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bb.q Chicken

3.7 (420 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids

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Hanna L.

There weren't a variety of flavors to choose from compared to other bbq chicken spots I've been to. There were only like 3-5 different options, which was disappointing. Also, they only let you do half and half with original flavor. I feel like you should be able to do half and half with other flavors. The indoor seating is nice though, and I love how they serve soju! Good vibes and ample seating. It took about 20-30 minutes for the chicken to come out and we were the only customers there. I understand because the chicken does take awhile to cook. The cashier was nice though. Bathroom is dirty.

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Chau N.

Doordash their Honey Butter Chicken & Rose Ddeok-Bokki were sooo good! Def a lot for one person but i saved it for the next day. I saw they have outdoor seatings now def will go eat in person!

Everett L.

Best kfc in la! The taste and the crunch is so good. It taste so juicy and crispy and the service is fast. We did door dash and it came fresh and hot

Hot spicy whole chicken
Oscar N.

Ordered the hot spicy whole chicken and from the pictures, it shows it was tossed in sauce. This looks like it was only drizzled. Where is the rest of the sauce? A little upset that it was not as saucy.

Tina S.

We usually order here thru ubereats but today we decided to dropby the store. Good decision - since the chicken were freshly cooked!!! Love their cheeseling and the chicken wtih secret sauce. Willie is friendly and attentive to our needs!!! Love their chicken!

Barely sauced half chicken. The heck did I pay for?

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the crispy, flavorful chicken and freshly prepared food. Some mention friendly and attentive staff and a relaxed ambiance.

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Very good chicken and creative flavors. They make the best chicken flavors and make a nice price deal of chicken flavors

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Food was great. The time it takes to get your food can definitely improve. Place was clean.

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It's crispy, delicious, and friendly, and the prices are great--our family always orders from BBQ Chicken.

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One of my favorite restaurants in Little Tokyo. Always great service and food as 100% amazing. Recommended 10/10. Now send me the gift card

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The gentleman, Wilie, serving us was kind. He was about to close and did not hurry us at all, but allowed to get our full order in.

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