This is nostalgic for anyone growing up in the Southern California area. Citrus lime marinated…read morechicken grilled on an open flame. The only location open in the Seattle area and this place gets extremely busy with limited parking. Very clean restaurant because it is brand new, but no self-service salsa bar like the other locations in SoCal. Also, be aware that the mobile app does not allow you to order on the weekends currently because they are so busy. It's a bit misleading because the mobile app seems to indicate they are closed on the weekend, but in fact they're just not accepting mobile orders.

I know this is one of our first El Pollo Loco locations in Washington so I was really excited to…read moretry them out as it is close to my job and my mom has nothing but good things to say to this place. She is also excited as she was telling me she used to go there often when she lived at California. My boyfriend and I decided to get it a try after my shift as we were pretty hungry. They have a super affordable meal deal on the app and their combos are also affordable. We ordered on a kiosk but you could order through a cashier if you wanted. I went with their bowl combo while my boyfriend got their tacos combo as well as an order of their chicken tortilla soup and a free chicken avocado taco. I tried to order on their app but not sure if there was just an error but they were also extremely busy from when we arrived and it did take some time to receive our food. Despite how busy the employees were, they never forgot to be courteous and kept a positive attitude. Also, on the app, they don't have horchata but next to the fountain drinks, there is a horchata dispenser. The horchata is very refreshing and the perfect amount of sweetness for me. When we did receive our food, it smelled amazing. My avocado chicken taco was on the colder side but not sure if that is how it is supposed to come out like that or hotter. It was still good though! The soup was comforting and absolutely my favorite and the craziest thing is I don't care for Applebee's chicken tortilla soup this was way better in terms of flavor, presentation and quality. My boyfriend really loved his tacos and I loved my bowl, I could barely eat half of it because it was stuffed! We did ask for all three salsas but when we asked for more, they gave us the same one so not sure if they ran out or just so busy that they just gave us whatever. There are plenty of tables to sit on your own or with others, we noticed there were a lot of families gathered and enjoying the family meal. It is also sweet that they offer paper plates for that meal too. Overall, it was a great first impression and we will definitely be ordering from here again!

Been here twice now. First time we tried just the whole…read morefried chicken. Second time we tried 1/2 and 1/2, fried and yangnyum. Fried chicken was great. Super crispy and crunchy but not a ton of meat a more breading. It felt small for a half a chicken or even a whole chicken. Not sure what size chicken they use for "whole" chicken. Yangnyum was good but the chicken was not coated too well. Top ones barely had any sauce and bottom ones were drenched in sauce. I wish they would toss it in sauce a little more evenly. I do also wish they would include the 1 side radish with each order as for Korean fried chicken place, radishes come with chicken as a standard item. Like ketchup for fries. The online ordering was easy and effortless and was done a few minutes earlier than promised which was great. The employee was nice and I was able to pick up my order right away. Overall, I do like this place and will return but wish they could improve on some stuff like making sure sauce is evenly coated on all sauce based chicken.

I remember when this shop first opened, when the owners were running it themselves (I believe…read morehusband and wife). Back then, customers were treated with care, attention to detail mattered, and the restaurant was clean and well-kept. My visit in 2025 was a great experience. Unfortunately, as of February 2026, that standard is no longer being met. This restaurant is small, so cleanliness should be manageable, yet it did not smell good and did not look clean. The bright lighting that once enhanced the experience now did the opposite, making the dirt on the baseboards, walls, and chairs very noticeable. Standing there waiting for service, I couldn't help but think: if the front looks like this, what does the kitchen look like? I'm writing this review as an update on how Chicko's is doing since the grand opening. If you look at my previous review, you'll see how excited and satisfied I was during my first visit. There are new hours, which isn't an issue. However, the kitchen closes at 9:30 PM. I arrived before 9:30, but there were no employees at the front. I stood there for several minutes with extremely loud music playing and couldn't even call out for help. After waiting, I started taking photos for this review. A few minutes later, at 9:32, an employee came out and told me I could not order because the kitchen had closed at 9:30. This same employee has been here recently and appears to be newer. She is often wearing headphones or looking at her phone. While that's common these days, it doesn't come across as professional or attentive to customers. For context, I'm a regular customer. I eat here and also pick up orders for DoorDash as a side hustle. I come in multiple times a week and have done so consistently since the shop opened. Despite that, I'm treated like a stranger--interactions feel robotic and not genuine. That's disappointing, especially since the business once felt like the owners truly cared. It's also unfortunate that the young man who worked here around October is no longer employed. He treated customers very well, whether they were ordering food or picking up deliveries, and he was consistently kind and professional. If you're only coming for the food, it's still good, and this may still be your spot. But if you're looking to become a regular, expect consistency, and feel confident the restaurant is clean every time, I can't confidently recommend it anymore. At least, it's no longer the spot for me. Because of this, I'll be looking for a new chicken restaurant in Federal Way. I don't support family-owned businesses that lose their focus on cleanliness, service, and care while only chasing profit.

Hidden gem of federal way! Underground kitchen is LITERALLY underground. It is tucked right next to…read moreshin sung kbbq next door. Ambiance is korean pocha/late night bar setting and they are open until 2am! There's limited seating during their busy hours so definitely come earlier if you can. Lots of parking outside. Everytime I visit here, I ALWAYS get the creamy bulgolgi udon. This dish is super unique and I've never seen it elsewhere. The sauce is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the bouncy/chewy udon and well marinated bulgolgi. The pork belly kimchi udon is good as well if you like a spicy kick. We also ordered the half and half fried chicken (original and yangnyeom) and it was perfectly crispy and juicy on the inside! My friend enjoyed the spicy seafood stir fry which paired well with a bottle of soju but they also have lots of other drinks (nonalcoholic) to choose from! after a long night out or just for a casual lunch/dinner-- definitely a go to spot for me.

I ordered the honey garlic wings and the half-and-half (low-level spice). Unfortunately, the honey…read moregarlic wings were quite dry and seemed overcooked--the meat was hard and even the bone crumbled, which was disappointing. The half-and-half wings were noticeably better and much more enjoyable. I also tried the Creamy Udon with seafood and cod roe, which was absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. I would skip the overcooked wings next time, but I highly recommend diving into the udon.

Lady cooks with a lot of love she's wonderful food outstanding if I lived with her I'd be 400lbs…read moregreat conversation great food Jersey Mike

One woman show!! I respect her hustle. Very small inside, so I'd suggest takeout. Soul food has…read morealways been a little pricey so I kind of expected it, but it always hurts still lol. 2 piece catfish + small greens= $23 (The greens are awesome and catfish was really good) *bring cash or you'll pay a $2 card fee*

Waffle Fries and Swagg Sauce 5* Spicy Chicken Sandwich 3*…read more The waffle fries and the sauce were the bomb. Big fan of their sauce. The chicken sandwich itself though fell flat. It was fine, but was missing something. The chicken wasn't crunchy, and the bun left some to be desired. Might go again if I dream of the sauce.

Had never heard of them until another independent restaurant owner mentioned them on IG but they…read morehave had a food truck for awhile. They are carry out only and made to order. I placed my order and they brought it out to my car when ready in about 15 min. Super friendly and genuinely nice people. I made it to a neighboring parking lot before I had to explore my bag. Waffle fries were hot and crisp and chicken nicely breaded and good sized pieces. Swagg sauce was slightly addictive. I got way too much food but I wanted to try it all and it will make great leftovers.

Nana's Kitchen earns 5 stars not only for the incredible food, but for the atmosphere and the…read morepeople who make it special. It's family-owned and operated, and you can truly feel that sense of legacy and love the moment you walk in. The food is absolutely amazing. My husband and I were visiting Washington for the weekend and ended up eating here twice--that's how good it is. The first time, we had the catfish nuggets, fried shrimp, and fried pork chops with collard greens, mac & cheese, and candied yams. Every single bite was on point. The second time, we made it just in time for the oxtail stew--and it was fire. You can genuinely taste the soul in the food. This place is something special. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!

It has been a while ordering food from Nana's. I like that they are located in Kent, which is very…read moreconvenient. The parking itself gets a bit crowded in that area. We were craving some southern cooking and they were able to help us fairly quickly upon coming in. We ordered a meal with the two main and two side. In our order, we had the fried chicken and catfish. For the sides we had their macaroni and cheese and collard greens. With the meal it did come with a cornbread. We added n extra cornbread for $4. All this was a bit pricey for a meal. We ordered our food to go, so once our food is ready, they'll bring it out to our car. Which is a very nice service! But it did take a long time to get our food, I'm glad that it was fresh though. As for the food itself, I thought the chicken could've had a little bit more salt. But we did have the hot sauce on the side to dip, which made it good. The catfish was delicious, lots of flavor there. Nana's special sauce that was offered, made it even better! The sides were good, but for the cornbread. I would've liked it more moist. The place is very relaxed and chill, with many customers enjoying their food inside or waiting outside for the nice lady to drop off their order.

I discovered this hole in the wall the other day and was surprised lol the service is extremely…read morefriendly and provide hospitality. I ordered the wings and fries with a can of Pepsi and the price was great! Wings were tender and the seasoning on everything was good too. Their B&T sauce was fire tho had really good heat to it. Def my new fave place in Auburn to grab a bite of food

The dude that used to run this place was amazing. It was sold off and now its just awful. Totally…read moreinedible, had to toss the food. So sad, it was a treasure.

I visited Buddy's Chicken & Waffles with my niece. The options were so vast that we decided to get…read moreone for everyone and take them back home. I opted on the cheddar bay biscuit, got my man the cornbread, got the Oreo for my son, Cinnamon Toast Crunch for my daughter, and my niece also got the Oreo. Each one SLAPPED!!!! The chicken was also generously portioned and well seasoned. They did not disappoint. I enjoyed the art they selected in the building. They also had a couple humorous signs at the entry that make the place feel very chill and laid back. I'm looking forward to going back.

Unexpectedly amazing! The chicken and cinnamon crunch…read morewaffles were a delightful sweet and savory! Perfectly seasons mega sized pieces of chicken! My partner did the chicken and blueberries and was swimming in blueberry deliciousness! Absolutely recommend!

I saw another review attacking the "ice cream" here, which is actually frozen custard, so I decided…read moreto write a review. We've been here several times, and it is so good. The chicken is juicy and tasty, think a cut above Chick Fil A which I also love. The portions of custard are very generous in my opinion and every flavor I've tried has been yummy. My only gripe is the various French fry seasoning options don't do it for me. I stick with just salt. My kids love it here too, especially the frozen custard. I asked the employee to split an order of frozen custard into two cups for my kids and he ended up giving them each a full serving

We wanted to try Chix's custard shake and, since we were there at lunchtime decided to order food…read more My best girl ordered chicken tenders. I ordered the buffalo fried chicken sandwich and we shared a large order of French fries. We ordered chocolate and blueberry pie custard shakes. The chicken tenders were juicy and fried to near perfection whilst the buffalo fried chicken sandwich was lovely although they could back off the buffalo sauce a wee bit. The staff were super friendly and professional. This location was very clean and bright with 70's rock music playing in the background. We will return if only to try different sandwiches and shakes.

The staff is always friendly and welcoming--they even know me by name, which makes the experience…read morefeel personal. The eight-piece chicken is consistently excellent, flavorful, and well prepared.

I figured I'd try again. The special is just an ok deal. $20 fir chicken strips and fries and a…read moredessert is ridiculous. No drink included. Strips are getting smaller. Shrinkflation. These strips must have gold dust on them or something. I'm completely over it and moving on. Refund please !!