4/5 Cluckblocker smash $10.50- really good, juicy, tender, filling 5/5 Stuffed jalapeños $6.49- so cheesy, so good, not too spicy 2/5 Dubai chocolate shake- extremely sweet 5/5 service- The owner was really nice. He gave us free soft serve. The food was really good, but didn't sit well with any of us since it was so greasy. read more

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4.5 My husband and I decided to try chicken sandwiches from AJ's Hot Chicken. We walked in at opening and there was nobody there yet. The restaurant was well lit and there was several seating options. We walked up to the ordering window but we took our time looking at the menu as no one was there yet. The person working at the counter was friendly and didn't mind us taking our time. We finally decided to share a AJ's Sammy which comes on a Brioche Bun, with Fried Chicken, Coleslaw, Pickles and AJ's Sauce. I did request no heat on the Chicken. It also came with a side of Fries. The Chicken Sandwich was good. The Chicken inside the sandwich was big. We asked for a knife to cut the sandwich but they offered to cut it in half for us which was appreciated. The Chicken was tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The Coleslaw and Pickles added texture while AJ's Sauce added some flavor. The Fries were good. They had a crispy coating on the exterior and a soft interior with a slight seasoning. There was a side of AJ's Sauce for dipping which was really good with the fries. While finishing up our meal we noticed that the lunch rush had begun as several people came in to the restaurant to order and eat. Overall it was a good lunchtime meal. The ordering process at the counter was easy, the service was friendly, and the food was good. read more

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I'm a big fan of spicy chicken sandwiches, so I've tried a bunch of spots around DFW to find my favorites -- and this place is definitely in my top 3! The sandwich itself was buttery with a perfect level of spice (I got level 4). It was a little too spicy for my boyfriend, but we both still really enjoyed our sandwiches. I had the Daddy's Joke Sammie -- it was absolutely delicious. The Hot Cheeto mozzarella sticks were surprisingly good, even without the marinara sauce -- but they were tasty with it too! The dining area is small with limited seating, but they do offer free ice cream for dine-in guests, which is a nice touch. Service was quick -- we waited less than 15 minutes for our food. read more

AJ's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Great food. Great people. The guys working were really nice and friendly and made sure I was taken care of after dealing with a rough situation next door at the Pizza Hut (don't go there. Waited 45 min for a pizza that never came). Go to AJ's. 100% would visit again. Thanks guys! read more

AJ's Hot Chicken - Bird Bomb Loaded Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Richardson, Texas

This is an awesome spot for late night bites. The food is actually really good. I got the burrito and it was really yummy. The service was awesome as well. The staff were really nice and were welcoming. There's also free ice cream :)) Ambiance is cute it's fun and it fits the late night vibes. There's a big nice mirror for mirror pics read more

AJ's Hot Chicken - Burrito - Chicken Shop Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Excellent place Goto diner for those late night cravings And same taste visit after visit. You can't go wrong here read more

Got two of the chicken sandwiches with cheese. Holy it was so good I started doing back flips. Love the sauce too I will be back.

The food was a chicken sandwich, lil burger and an Oreo shake. The chicken burger was tasty. The regular beef burger was mid. The problem was with the shake; it was very watery but decided I wouldn't complain and ingest it anyway . At the end of it I took a big chug of it to get to the Oreos at the bottom, I felt a hard object in my mouth. I spit it out and it was a pretty big chunk of what appeared to be a ceramic shard I took the piece to the guy at counter and explained where it came from. He apologized but didn't seem too concerned about the issue. They pretty much brushed it off after the insincere apology. They did not offer a refund or a remake or discount for next visit. That could've gone very badly being that I was sharing my shake with my toddler. I will be hesitant to return here, because they didn't bother checking any food products that it could've been in, no concern whatsoever. read more

This quietly has become my go to food spot after the gym when I don't feel like cooking haha. Though most of the food is fried there's a nice selection of menu items. The guys who work inside are pretty friendly and the food doesn't take that long to make, bonus points as they're open late even during the weekday. read more

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good hot chicken place. i got tenders at the level 4 spice, "rehearse your safe word" level. it was pretty spicy, made me tear up n sweat a bit but it was good, not for the weak tho. if you like spicy without taking breaks between your bites type id go with level 2 or 3. dubai chocolate n shake was also good but a bit pricy. cashier guy was rly nice n u get free ice cream after a certain time, helps w the spice :') read more

AJ's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Richardson, Texas

We thought we would try it out since it was close to UTD and they opened late. I never really see anyone go in and honestly probably for good reason. The environment isn't super welcoming and the dishes look better than they tasted. I also remember the water tasting a bit funky when I was there. Both sandwiches were over sauced, but not in a way that enhanced the flavor profile. The chicken wasn't crispy. I ordered the hot Cheeto mozzarella sticks and there was none of the hot Cheeto flavour at all, just the color. The cheese pull was fine, but nothing tasted good. I personally would rank Dave's hot chicken over this place, but the one thing that is nice about this location is that their meats are halal. I think also when my partner went into the bathroom there were bugs, which grossed him out. read more

AJ's Hot Chicken - AJ's Sammy Dad Joke Sammy Mozarella Sticks - Chicken Shop Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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AJ Chicken - Overhyped & Underwhelming (But Staff Was Sweet) I really wanted to love this place. I came across AJ Chicken in Richardson on TikTok -- the promo looked amazing. Melting hot cheeto mozzarella sticks, Nashville-style chicken, and southern vibes? I was excited. As someone who loves Southern food, I thought I was in for a treat. When we got there, the staff was really kind. They weren't from the South like I expected (more likely Middle Eastern), but they were super respectful and welcoming. After we ordered, they even gave us free soft-serve ice cream. My boyfriend liked it, but personally, I didn't -- it just didn't taste good to me. Then the mix-up happened: they forgot my chicken sandwich. I was standing right there when my boyfriend ordered and repeated the whole thing, but somehow it still didn't get rung up. The guy at the register apologized, offered to make it (but it would take 15 mins), and even offered a beef burger instead. I said I wanted what I originally ordered -- and to their credit, they agreed to make it, gave me a free Dubai chocolate, and said the sandwich would be on the house. Honestly, the guy in glasses was super nice, and I appreciated that. But here's where everything went downhill: the food was just not it. We both got chicken burgers, and both were burnt. The wings had a strange taste, not fresh or flavorful at all. My boyfriend's not picky, so the fact that he took one or two bites and said, "Yeah, I don't like this," says a lot. After just a few bites, we both threw our food away. The sandwich I waited 30 minutes for? Also got tossed. The Dubai chocolate they gave me for free? Not good either. And this whole experience cost us about $60. I was so disappointed. I had been craving something different, something new -- but this just made me wish we went to McDonald's instead. And I don't even like fast food like that anymore. To be clear: the people were nice. The hospitality was great. But the food? Misleading, not southern, and just not good. I'm writing this because I don't want others to waste their money like we did. It's not personal -- just honest. read more

AJ's was 10/10. I got the AJ's Sammy and I have no complaints at all. Walking in they were very welcoming and explained everything they have on the menu. I will definitely be back read more

AJ's Hot Chicken - AJ's Sammy Meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Came across this on Instagram, and I had to check it out. The facility is quite small, but there is enough seating for a few people to sit and eat. Their menu has a variety of different food items to try, from chicken sandwiches, burritos, to even tacos. Food: *I am a big person on trying spicy food. But this time, I didn't get to go as spicy as I wanted to since we were splitting food with friends. They did inform us that they use Carolina Reapers for their spice* - AJ's Sammy (7/10): I think the sandwich is good, but not the best I've had. I think it needed some more flavor. The breading was crisped well, but the flavor was just okay to me. However, I did notice the breading was easy to fall off in just one bite, so I was left with just chicken and the skin was just laying on the plate. As far as flavor, I think maybe if I added more spice it could have made a difference. - Burrito (5/10): This was probably all of our least favorite item. There was too much going on. I realized that the AJs sauce is not that good and it ruins a lot of the flavor. It's just primarily mayo mixed with something else. This sauce was drenched in the burrito and made it really soggy. - Mozzarella Sticks (8/10): Everyone loved this side. It was cooked very well with a nice crisp. This mozzarella stick was coated with hot cheetos. The only downside I noticed was that it did not taste like hot cheetos at all. But it's quite pricey, 4 mozzarella sticks for $7? - Cheat Day (6/10): We got the battered fries, which was tossed with the AJs sauce, cheese, pickles, slaw, chopped chicken strips. This was definitely a good size to share with others. Again the AJ sauce was not that great too me. Also the chicken breading was just falling off. In my opinion the breading should stick, if you are making fried chicken. Every meal comes with a free ice cream cone, which is pretty cool. I like how they thought about that to include a free ice cream. Overall, this wasn't bad. The food was pretty decent. Would I come here? Probably... the fact that they are open till 2am makes a difference. I would definitely try to come back and see how spicy the food actually is. read more

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Came here around 1 AM during the Grand Opening weekend. I was expecting to try the mozzarella sticks covered in Hot Cheetos, but was told they only had a limited menu. I ended up getting the AJ Sammy's meal, and even met one of the co-owners as I was eating the food. He seemed very passionate about the business and indicated he would be here everyday. When I did enter though a hour before closing time, the restaurant was half full. The cashier told me that if I liked spice, I should get a level 4. I did, and I regretted getting it because it was pretty spicy for me. I was really grateful for the free ice cream cone. Recommend you give these guys a try! read more

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Service is always great, consistently good quality good spice and great prices always have good deals everywhere and the dudes in there are always friendly and happy to serve, ive been probably close to 10 times and never had complains with anything felt good about what i paid and what i got would recommend! forever my go to spot for hot chicken here in dallas read more

Came here on a Tuesday night and it was pretty empty. I got Aj's Sammy with "proceed with caution" spice level which was the third level. It was not super spicy.. like a slight enjoyable spice. It came out hot which was nice. They put like 2 tenders on the sandwich instead of one big one which made it a bit harder to eat. Also they have a student discount that they didn't tell us until after I paid :( but my friends got them. Also free ice cream after 10 which is nice! Overall pretty solid place for late night! read more

AJ's Hot Chicken - AJ's Sammy - Chicken Shop Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Establishment is fine I ordered from there and the food wasn't bad but I usually cook my own food but after eating their food I ended up feeling very weird my stomach had a mild burning sensation and I woke up wanting to vomit maybe it was just my body rejecting it but that my personal experience read more

Can't speak for their hot chicken, but wings were really good! I got sweet chilli and mango habanero. I like the sweet chilli more and wished the habanero had more sauce. I will definitely make sure to get extra crispy next time. Fries were solid Mango habanero - 7.5/10 Sweet chilli - 9/10 Fries - 7/10 read more

AJ's Hot Chicken - Mango Habanero and Sweet & Chili Traditional Wings 8 Pcs - Chicken Shop Near Me - Richardson, Texas

best chicken ever!!! best fries ever!!! amazing service!!! hidden gem for sure. if you haven't tried this place out do it because you're missing out!!!! read more

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This placed used to be really good and last time i came they added some sort of garlic seasoning to the fries. The chicken also used to be really soft. The flavor is there, but this time the chicken was dry and rubbery. I found alot of nerve in the strips too. The fries barely had any flavor as well. It seems like they changed the recipe because last time i went was around October and i had to come back for more at the time. Now i'm not too sure if i want to give them another go especially since the food is expensive and it was subpar to say the least. I was pretty disappointed. I gave it two stars because the food is always hot and fresh. read more

10/10 experience. We had a great time in the restaurant as a family! Every had plenty of options and the different heat choices was appreciated! The staff were super helpful and kind, and patient as it was a first for some of our crew. The store was clean and ready to host us. We moved a table so we could all sit together. Thank you! read more

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Good service and great food, a lot of chicken in this dads joke sandwich, would come again read more

AJ's Hot Chicken - Dad Joke Sammy Meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Richardson, Texas

First time and I asked for a recommendation. He asked if I was hungry and recommended the burrito. Burrito 4/10 - Borderline inedible. Like everything in it was ok but put it together and it's wayyyy soggy and over sauced. Then adding crappy nacho cheese? I'm feeling like the ingredients are poor quality. Fries 8/10 - very good beer battered style crunchy fries, no seasoning and NO ketchup!?!? Best part of the meal. Blue Cheese - 5/10 typical bulk blue cheese not home made. Sorry I'm a snob about blue cheese. I'll go to a place just for home made whereas the jarred stuff is a hard pass. House sauce 6/10 - decent standard hot chicken house sauce. It was $24 for a burrito combo with a side blue cheese and a dollar tip. Seemed expensive for an unenjoyable meal. I wish they recommended the standard AJs sandwich to me. This place strikes me as a hood spot with suburbs prices. The interior is obviously a DIY project everything is jank. The walls have mad scuffs and paint is peeling. I did not use the bathroom after numerous complaints in other reviews. With all the other spots like Ricky's in the area I'll pass on ever coming back. read more

We have heard so many great things about the food here. Well..... it's true. The customer service is incredible and the food is beyond. You can add heat levels to your meals that I cannot find anywhere in dallas. Whoever is running this place knows their flavor profile and the bussiness behind their product. They also offer a free scoop of icecream with your order! Check them out immediately! Oh and forgot to mention they stay open til 2 or 3! They are happy and welcoming. read more

Worst lemon pepper seasoning I've tasted in my entire life smh, paid 20 dollars for a smashburger and 4 wings,def not worth it, the burger was mid, I asked for my wings to be crispy, waited extra time for them to still be soggy, won't be returning ever again. read more

The best chicken sandwich I ever had wow it was amazing and flavor was magnificent. Service was solid very friendly and it was like we knew each other for years. Ambiance was amazing they were playing the best music was not expecting such good taste in music read more

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Tired AJ's Sammy sandwich the other day. The chicken is pretty good. The buns were toasted and crisp. Their signature sauce tasted somewhat like Dave's sauce (from Dave's Hot Chicken). Their fries were also delicious. Price is also reasonable. Definitely recommend it if you want to try Nashville style hot chicken. Will come back here again! read more

AJ's Hot Chicken - AJ's Sammy Meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Had tenders , burger and wings here I loved the food , juicy and perfect , for food reviews follow @as.clicks on instagram read more

Tonight I made it out to Aj's hot chicken & they have great food with service to match. The inside is nice & clean with a nice chill tone. For starters we got the hot cheeto mozzarella sticks which had good flavor & plenty of cheese. The mac-n-cheese gave me KFC vibes & was okay. My boy got the dad joke Sammy with a slow down pappi spice level but when I tell you even that levels spicy then believe me be prepared. Wifey got burrito with PROCEED WITH CAUTION LEVEL & take that name for what it is. Go easy on it Now my daughter thought she was queen of the hill & got tacos with REHEARSE THE SAFE WORD!!! That thing is dangerous & we all paid the price but it got better for us. The staff was excellent the managers came out & asked us how everything was, when we told them it was too spicy for us they went above & remade everyone's order that it was too hot for . They didn't have to do that because we didn't ask but they wanted us to leave full. On top of everything he says they give free ice cream because they know what the heat is going to do to you & thats why they offer it. We will definitely be back to Aj's hot chicken & you should definetely make your way over here. P.s. for my Muslim brothers & sisters, everything is halal!!! read more

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I went there to try their hottest flavor and let me tell you that it was hot but it was the most pleasant seasoned and the most soft and juicy chicken you can find in Richardson and that's a fact! It was a burning sensation that you can't get enough of because the chicken and the seasoning was so addicting. Incredibly friendly customer service and they put like 25+ different types of sauces in my bag free of charge with an amazing packaging that obviously showed that they cared. Coming here again next time I am in Richardson. And thanks to Omer for giving amazing customer service! Update: I went there again to try different things on the menu and I was disappointed. The fries were incredibly soggy and the only reason I give this review 2 stars was because at least the fries were seasoned. I got the Hot Cheetos mozzarella sticks and they tasted nothing like Hot Cheetos, more like just eggs and cheese. The sliders were just spicy no taste. I thought I would have left the 5-star review and they would have stayed great, but no way is that the case. Incredibly disappointed. read more

Good chicken and good service. I had the strips and the seasoning and sauce are delish.

So today was the day I decided to try this establishment when I first walked in I noticed the smell and how empty it was (and for good reason) I had ordered the dad joke sand which for and my partner was waiting while the odor of the restaurant was lingering soon as we got our food went back home and we did not receive the cheese as shown in the picture in the yelp app fries were ok the chicken wasn't spicy at all as we had ordered the medium hot (at this point Daves Hot Chicken would be the better option) for the price? Not worth it two sand which combos shouldnt be over 35 dollars you can get more for your buck at daves and their chicken is actually spicy as for service our order was taken as soon as we were ready moral of the story go to Daves Hot Chicken for some spicy chicken read more

Excellent quality place , and it's halal too . Great portion sizes, and great service and staff. Location gets busy around 1am .

Soggy fries, restroom stinks, the chicken was not crispy, spice was not there, bad after taste, no ice in the fountain machine.

It was okay. Food was good, the middle spice level wasn't spicy at all. Over priced for meals not to come with drinks. Fountain drinks weren't working, restroom stank bad, the guy at the front counter has his headphones in & had no change in the register. Personally, I wouldn't go back.. food was good for a one time thing. read more

Food was good, nice seasoned chicken sandwich with good fries. If you really hungry you should get two sandwiches and double fries they didn't give a lot read more

Brand new restaurant that is excelling at what they do! The service was 10/10 and the food was amazing! If you do not have a good spice tolerance make sure to get a lower spice level because it has a strong kick. The store is modern and is perfect for smaller groups who want to satisfy their craving of hot chicken! read more

Great customer service Ahmed is a great complement to the great tenders I had! Would definitely pay this establishment a visit! read more

AJ's Hot Chicken - Great eats - Chicken Shop Near Me - Richardson, Texas

the food was really good, but kinda high priced for hot chicken imo. paid 18 i think for the combo. also had to wait about 20 minutes to get our food, i don't know if maybe they had someone off work that day but slightly frustrating. might go back read more