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Best Damn Chicken

4.7 (83 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Maddy M.

The fried fish. Be still my beating heart! This place is such a hidden gem. Some grade A soul food. It's a casual spot, with super friendly service. I was so surprised to see they had kool-aid. It took me back to childhood! I had the blue flavor and it was so refreshing, not too sweet actually! I ordered some wings with the hot sauce on the side and boy was it spicy! Definitely a hit if you are a spicy food fan. I got an order of the banana pudding for dessert and I thought it was incredible. I loved the soft cookies on top. Overall, a super heavy meal, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely recommend!

Ryan S.

Randomly found this location, very hidden area. The server was pleasant and kind. Ordered the banana pudding. Enjoyed it, will have to try the chicken another time.

2 wings
Bella S.

Inside this plaza is a place with some of the best damn chickennn! I got 2 wings which were super yummy and my favorite part. The chicken was juicy and the breading was perfect. I got the classic sauce, but next time I'll get ranch. The classic sauce was a little too sweet for me. The fries were ok, not much seasoning on them. I got a red kool aid which was also pretty yummy if you're craving kool aid. The food took maybe only 15 min which was super quick. The service was great !!

Best Damn Neon Signage.
Randy B.

Finally had the opportunity to check out Best Damn Chicken in Chatsworth and it was definitely top-notch. Chicago Family-owned and operated, BDC brings the flavors and the fixin's. Located in a small, packed strip mall, the parking can be a bit of a challenge, but once you navigate inside, you'll be met with a loud, boisterous, "DAAAAMMMMNN...YOU HUNGRY?!" Why, yes...I am. Simple menu loaded with lots of delicious Southern treats including fried chicken, fried catfish, banana pudding among others. My girlfriend and I decided to share our orders of a 6-piece GRAN Wings and a 3-piece GRANDMA Catfish, served up with fries, coleslaw and banana pudding. My girlfriend also went for the blue Koolaid DRANK. We also got choices of various dipping sauces, BBQ, Mild, etc. Service was efficient and friendly. When our order was brought to our table, some sauces accidentally dropped on the floor, spilling some on my shoes. The gentleman was very apologetic and even offered us an additional banana pudding to take with us. I appreciated the hospitality and the kind gesture. The food itself was amazing. The chicken and catfish were fried perfectly. Not too crispy and not underdone. The seasoning is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Incredible flavor dressing some of the most delicious and tender fish and chicken around. I was definitely craving more! The fries and slaw were also on point. The Banana Pudding is also OUTSTANDING! Smooth, creamy, homemade goodness that left us wanting more. Which is a good thing, right? The Koolaid was sweet and delicious! The environment is relaxed. A few flat screen TVs showing sports and 90s Hip Hop, with some mellow beats pumping through the speakers. About a half dozen seating areas with chairs and booths to hold about 30-40 people on a packed day. Check out their midweek lunch specials as well for a great meal at an affordable price. Best Damn Chicken lived up to my expectations and beyond, with quality food, service and atmosphere. Forget KFC, the folks at BDC bring the Chicago heat and love to the San Fernando Valley. Check them out and support a great family-run business!

Kids Catfish
Jordan S.

Tried the Kids Catfish Meal from here and it was so good! If you are a fan of Catfish I recommend you try their catfish here. It's seasoned really well! The bread is just white bread so there is nothing special about it. The fries were good and had a little seasoning. The catfish was the star of the show though! It came with a fruit juice and they gave me grape juice. I wish I asked them for a different flavor because I was not a fan of the juice flavor I got. They have a parking lot so no need to worry about parking. If they have a lot of to go orders or mobile orders, you might need to wait awhile for your food. Had to wait awhile for my food due to this The restaurant did not have many people inside so it was relaxing. Staff is nice and friendly.

Menu & desserts (don't sleep on the desserts!)
Conor B.

I've already come to Best Damn Chicken twice and I can say without hesitation I will be back many many times. I had never had, let alone heard of 'Chicago style' chicken prior to visiting here. It's a fantastically flavorful, yet light breading. It has all the crunch you'd expect from fried chicken, but because it's so light, it's also not super oily. It almost feels like a 'healthy' fried chicken. I opted to get the sauce on the side so I could really experience the breading and I'm glad I did. I feel like the subtle seasonings would've gotten lost in their bold, flavorful sauce. The coleslaw that comes with the combo is very KFC-esque. It's up to your personal taste on if that's a good or bad thing (it's good in my opinion). Everything is incredibly fresh. You can tell all the chicken is made to order. It's piping hot when it comes out to the point where you really need to slow down just so you don't burn your mouth. Every time I've ordered, the food has been delivered by the chef as well which has added such a personal touch to the whole experience. I love it. The real star to me, however, is the banana pudding. I'm not going to lie. I'm not a huge banana pudding fan. But I have raved about it constantly since trying it the first time. It has a slight cheesecake texture to it and a bit of that artificial banana flavoring that I personally love. My only real complaint is that they don't have a large size. Best Damn Chicken is really amazing chicken. It's absolutely worth a trip and dealing with a small parking lot. I guarantee you won't regret it.

banana pudding
Rachael R.

The Best Damn Chicken really is the best damn chicken! From the moment I walked in, the customer service was top-tier -- friendly, welcoming, and on point the entire time. The wings were perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor in every single bite. The fries were hot and fresh, the coleslaw was creamy and refreshing, and the Kool-Aid was the perfect sweet finish to the meal. and don't forget the banana pudding. OMG! Everything was delicious and the vibe was great. I'll definitely be back -- highly recommend!

inside seating
Jules B.

Craving fried chicken, I found Best Damn Chicken on Yelp and decided to give it a try -as it rates so highly on Yelp. I ordered the 6 piece chicken wing combo (Gran) $17.99 and it comes with fries, bread and coleslaw. Such a deal for full chicken wings and sides. Seasoned shoestring fries and coleslaw were amazing. Now the chicken, you got to try it yourself -cause it's crispy, moist and has hints of lemon and pepper seasoning (lmk if you taste something else, lol). All very tasty. Choice of side dipping sauce -I got buffalo, but TBH doesn't needs the side sauce. Made fresh to order, so keep in mind the wait, but I didn't mind. Inside seating with a couple TV's -one of them had music videos, setting the vibe and it had 1 customer grooving. Service at the counter was nice and loved her warm farewell -with saying, "have the best damn day!" Lol, I did and your chicken added to living it. Small free parking lot, located on a corner strip mall -don't be sketched by the strip club on the same street but couple blocks away.

Sidney W.

Had to come support my people! I ordered wings, catfish, and fries. Perfectly seasoned, and has a nice little kick to it on the backend. Not spicy, just a fun tang to it. Store was clean, and felt inviting. I will definitely be back

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Lena H.

Just picked up and finished dinner from here. I was waiting for the opportune time given we live about 2 miles away and drive by about 2-3 times a week. Are the reviewers and myself eating at the same place and food? Honestly, this is a 2.5 to 3. We ordered the fried catfish with fries, 6pc chicken wings w/veggie sticks, and banana pudding. Fried catfish was the best thing we ordered, but came with packaged tartar sauce, like the one you get from the elementary school cafeteria. Coleslaw was very wet, and tasted like bagged coleslaw you could get from smart & final for the company picnic. Fries were whatever. Chicken, meh... Not very much lemon pepper seasoning so if you don't want sauce ask for extra lemon pepper. I would have liked the chicken to be much more crispy and have more crunch but was a little let down on that part. The mild hot sauce tasted like ketchup with a dab of some kind of chili sauce, I can't quite put my finger on it. The biggest turn off was the slice of wonderbread that came with the meal. Honestly not even worth including it at all. And to charge $1.15 for an extra slice is diabolical. Service was generally good. Employee was nice and prompt when I arrived. Food was finished earlier than the estimated time but was also just warm by the time I got it home. Banana pudding was okay. Honestly tastes like banana jello pudding with Nilla wafers in it. For a whopping price tag of $47. This will be my first and last time eating here. I wish their business all the best, I hope the reviewers can be more honest. If you're going to have it in the name. You better live up to it! And unfortunately it doesn't.

Fried catfish and wings (both regular size)
Kendrick L.

I was craving some fried stuff and came to try this place out. It's kind of hilarious that the guy at the counter greeted everyone with a 'Damn, you must be hungry'. They were a little backed up so the food took a little longer to come out, but I think it was well worth it. We got the fried catfish and chicken wings. I typically use fried fish as my barometer for how good a place is, and they did not disappoint! I guess because it's a hot chicken style, it came with options of hot sauces rather than tartar sauce, and on a bed of a slice of bread, but I didn't mind. Their hot sauce is about as spicy as franks red hot (or maybe it was franks?), so nothing crazy there. The fried fish itself was more on the softer side of crispy, but the fish inside was great, not overdone at all! Also no complaints about serving size on the wings, even though it was only 4 of them. Definitely a great experience and will be glad to come back.

Juice box
Susan J.

Family saw this restaurant on the Black in the Valley FB page. Came on a Monday during lunch. Corner strip mall with some parking. Restaurant clean inside and out. Just opened 9/25/25. I was greeted with their "special greeting". The owner was friendly and helpful with helping me decide what to order. We shared: "Grandma" (catfish) 3 pieces, fries, coleslaw & 1 slice of white bread and "Li'l Mama" 2 chicken wings, fries, coleslaw, bread and a juice box. You are able select a dipping sauce to go with each order. I selected Chicago. The fish was a tad bit salty. However, the fish was fresh, the the chicken was cooked well and the batter was crunchy and flavorful. Homemade coleslaw was enjoyable (and I'm not a big fan of coleslaw). The sauce has a great flavor. Give this young business a try!

Augusto L.

I was looking around near my area for some real homestyle fried chicken. I was searching in yelp and found Best Damn Chicken. So I went for drive around the corner and was greeted with smiles and all the staff and owner at the same time asked "Are you Hungry?" Hell yea I was! . They were very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance in the restaurant was very pleasant and clean. I ordered some chicken wings with buffalo sauce and fried catfish with side order of fries, bread and coleslaw. The chicken was delicious, and juicy right down to the bone. The fried catfish was succulently delicious to finger licking good. I highly recommend Best Damn Chicken if you are looking for delicious homestyle comfort fried chicken and fried catfish, come to Best Damn Chicken. I will be coming back again for sure.

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Ask the Community - Best Damn Chicken

Looking to get 75 pieces for camp kilpatrick ? Girls camp howw much would that cost ? And do i need to go give down payment?

Hello! You can either call in during business hours 818-818-5118, or place your order online via www.bestdamnchicken.com. For a 75 wing the cost is $175.99 w/o taxes etc (Big Gran | 75 piece) All orders must be paid in full to fulfill.

Do you sell shirts or hats? I love your mascot!

Yes! We do sell merch! See link https://www.originallygreater.com/collections/best-damn-chicken or just go to originallygreater.com and there is a Best Damn Chicken Collection

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1.9(1.7k reviews)
2.4 mi•Northridge
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I came here with my sons after a family movie at the theatre next store. Both of them are big, big…read morechicken wing fans, so they were excited to try it out. After being told it was a 20 minute wait, my little one engaged in a soccer match on the greens in front with some mall patrons. That was great to make the time pass, but 20 minutes came and went. Then 30. Then 40. When we got in, the place was nearly empty. We asked if we could sit outside but they said they could not accommodate that. Weird but okay. Maybe they are understaffed, I thought. But if they were, you couldn't tell by the lax staff just hanging around. Our waitress took forever to get there and come back. The place was loud, obviously meant for a sports crowd, but with no crowd! The TVs were just blaring different channels simultaneously. Very off-putting We ordered a plethora of chicken and sauces, of course. Those were fine. As I mentioned, my sons love wings. Unless they completely bombed on those, that part would gave always gotten a pass. At the end of the day, we were happy to try something new. However, for the price and experience, we aren't going to return any time soon.

I'm writing this as I have been standing and waiting for my Togo/ online order. It was supposed to…read morebe ready at 1:10, and it's now 1:38 PM. With one person that's been waiting longer than me and more people coming in. So, my lunch time is 30 mins, ordered ahead and I'm about to go over. I wouldn't recommend coming here. I can't even comment on the food, maybe hopefully it will be good, whenever I freakin get my order. Well, customer service is dead nowadays, so I shouldn't be surprised. My fault for coming here instead of somewhere else.

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3.7(416 reviews)
0.5 mi•Chatsworth
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We saw this spot on maps while trying to figure out what to eat for an early dinner. We actually…read morerecognized this name because we ate Fire Wings at the Belmont Shore branch in Long Beach and enjoyed it so we were excited to get the same quality wings here in the Valley. Our first time at the parking lot area. We definitely wouldn't have known of this spot without looking at the maps. I wanted to get just the 5 pcs wings because I wasn't too hungry and we added the 10pcs wings to that!!! I actually found the 5pc to be the best amount for me. I really liked all of the TVs inside playing different sports games. We were there during a Dodgers and a Lakers game so it was entertaining. The space inside is actually pretty big and the bathrooms are clean!!! There's pretty good deals for tap beer and this spot is perfect for coming with friends to watch a game and feast on wings. Would love to come back here!!!

I came here for lunch after it was recommended by a coworker, and they were definitely not wrong! I…read moreordered the wings and they were absolutely delicious, full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The food was so good, and the service made the experience even better. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the guy helping us was so sweet and helpful with giving recommendations. He also kept coming by the table to check in and make sure we had everything we needed, which I really appreciated. Great food, great service, and such a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back!

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bb.q Chicken Northridge

bb.q Chicken Northridge

4.2(500 reviews)
3.6 mi•Northridge
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I've learned that not all BB.Q's are created equal. This is the first one we tried, but have since…read morebeen to a couple of other locations (La Cañada and the one in the food court of H Mart in Arcadia). Let me tell you, THIS one absolutely smokes its contemporaries. Their kimchi fried rice is one of the best just things in general I've ever eaten. The chicken, despite being generously lathered with well flavored sauce (the delightfully smoky galbi is my favorite so far) somehow managed to still be crispy hours later. And I don't know what fairy magic they make the fries with, but even those were hitting as leftovers hours later. Cold fries are usually NOT IT, but these are the exception that proves the rule.

One of the best wings I've ever tried. I always get the honey garlic or the soy garlic ones and…read moreeverytime, it's crunchy, perfectly coated with their sauce and so tender inside. It's one of my favorite wing places. They have other different flavors as well but those 2 are my top flavors. I tried the mozzarella cheeseling last night too. I wish it was still hot when I bit into it for the cheese pull but it did not. The cheese powder outside though --- it's sweet and savory at the same time. It reminds me of a chip seasoning. It's so yummy! Will always go back to bbq chicken for the flavor and crunchiness. Lots of parking in the plaza and the staff in there are super nice. Very casual vibe and you know people are enjoying their food in there. It's been a while since I haven't had bbq chicken but it reminded me last night of how good it was.

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3.8(18 reviews)
5.1 mi•Granada Hills

I know Wingstop is popular, because it is growing steadily with numerous new outlets. Clearly, you…read moresee more of them than you see its competitors. Whenever I have felt the pull for wings, it was always the place on Reseda, in Northridge. Problems there were annoyingly two-fold. For one, you have to battle the choking traffic to get there and get back. Secondly, after calling the order in, you have to once again stand in line, with the people placing walk in orders, to get what is already ready and waiting for you. Overall, the whole process was too time consuming, and irritating, to say the least. Recently, it was revealed to me that there was a Wingstop location on Chatsworth, in Granada Hills. This Wingstop is a small space, no sit down tables, only carry out. But the difference here was immediately apparent and inviting. Warm greetings, very friendly staff, lots of smiles and accommodating customer service. I was a walk-in customer for carry out, just 10 wings only. Half Spicy Korean the other half, Original Hot. That came to over $17 with one complimentary ranch dressing. All the wings for any Wingstop look very similar, if not identical. As such, in my experience, they are sometimes hard in texture and feel, with the meat dry and/or chewy to eat. But in the portions that are softer and moist, there is a density of taste. The wings are not meaty, but they are flavorful, because they are close to the bone. That is key. In summary, the Wingstop at Granada Hills, will now be my to go spot, if and when, I once again long, for wings.

Very disappointed with the customer service. I placed an order and specifically asked for extra…read moresauce on my wings. The employee even confirmed my order with me, but when I got home and opened it, it was completely wrong. I called the store to explain the issue, and instead of apologizing or trying to make it right, I was asked if I wanted to drive all the way back. I was already home, so that wasn't convenient. What disappointed me the most was the lack of customer service or empathy even a simple sincere apology would've gone a long way. If you order from here, definitely double-check your food before leaving to make sure you actually got what you asked for.

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