I LOVE this place. I'm gluten-free (bc of Celiac), and there are verrryyyy few places in LA I've…read morefound with dedicated fryers where I can safely eat fried food. This is one of my faves If you're gluten-free, just make sure to tell them, they're very good with it and know what's safe on the menu... including Korean FRIED CHICKEN!!! (coated in rice flour) and fries (make sure to tell them you need them GF and they'll give you the thin fries that are safe and fry them in the right fryer). Food is absolutely delicious, would be one of my favorite spots even if I was able to eat everything (confirmed by a friend who came once and still talks about it). One of my top 5 spots in LA. The "small" order of chicken is gigantic, even just that with no sides is enough to fill me up and have leftovers. The fries are good too though! They do takeout and delivery, but it's a really special small place to eat at, I love the decor and the cozy, lovely feeling of going there, and the people working there (especially the owners) are incredibly nice and welcoming. It's a really special experience (especially as I've gone there enough times that they know me :) 10/10 recommend, 100/10 recommend if you need to eat gf. Love them.

I LOVE their Oven Roasted Wings (Spicy)! I order delivery from here 1-2x a week and can honestly…read moresay these are some of the best wings I've had. I've been on the hunt for good oven roasted chicken because the Ktown area is mostly fried chicken, and I've tried so many places, but nothing compares to this spot. The wings are always so fresh, perfectly crunchy, subtly spicy, and they don't leave you with that greasy, heavy feeling afterward. You can genuinely taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients. I've already raved about these wings to so many friends, and even my friend from out of town who I had try when visiting, said she now craves them! They seriously deserve all the flowers. Highly, highly recommend!

Great place for late night snacks. My friend and i were…read moresuper hungry after midnight so we decided to look around ktown for food. This place has free parking right in front. Food served hot and tasty. The wait time is a bit long though. You might want to order ahead. Service staffs are really nice. 5/5

Today, I visited the restaurant and ordered the 8 pieces fried chicken.However, 4 of those pieces…read morewere very small (as shown in the picture). I feel it wasn't worth the $17 price. If I hadn't ordered other dishes, I probably wouldn't have been full. On the positive side, the taste was delicious. The restaurant is spacious and clean. Valet parking was $6 at the night time

Best Korean fried chicken I've ever tried!! Service here is amazing totally worth the wait! The…read moreowner is such a cool funny dude! One of my top places to eat if ever in Los Angeles!:)

* A unique blend of fruit and fried fowl that peculiarly works really well - the fried chicken was…read morevery juicy and the coating was exceptionally crispy * Overall, a comfy and welcoming spot with a deliciously particular blend of sweet and spicy chicken that is a must-try when within the area

I was in the area and decided to stop by because I only taste their food at random food festivals…read morein the city. I really wanted the chicken empañada, but we got here around 2:30 PM, and they said they sold out. It seems something was going on with their supplier. We ordered the half chicken and fries and the chicken quesadilla. That marinade/sauce is so flavorful. The chicken was excellent!

Tonight, I had dinner at Dino's Chicken and ordered their famous Dino's Chicken & Fries…read more I ordered it to go, but I was so hungry that I ate some at one of the tables inside before taking the rest home and eating a little more at home. I had been craving their chicken for a while, so I finally came back today. As always, there was a long line. At first, the line wasn't moving at all, which was a little frustrating, but fortunately, it started moving much faster soon after. I hadn't been here in years, so it was nice to come back after such a long time. The chicken is definitely tasty, but unfortunately, they grilled it a little too much this time and some of it was quite burnt. I guess that's partly because they grill the chicken directly on the grill. And, too spicy for me : both chicken and fries. Parking here is always a complete challenge because the parking lot is small and there are usually so many people. But my parking luck is always amazing -- cars somehow always seem to pull out right in front of me! And once again, today, a car pulled out right in front of me, so I was able to get a parking spot easily. It felt like another parking miracle! I asked for a cup of water, and he kindly gave me ice water. I also asked if I could have one extra plastic bag, and he gave me another one without any problem. The staff were very friendly, which was good. However, there's one thing to keep in mind when getting takeout here: the chicken is so oily that the grease can actually soak through and leak all over the plastic bag. You basically have to throw the first plastic bag away afterward. That's why I'm really glad I asked for an extra bag and brought one home with me. It definitely came in handy!

I'm so happy they're offering this on DoorDash. I don't think you understand how good this is. This…read moreisn't fried chicken, it's fried heaven. I thought I wouldn't get to eat this again but my prayers have been answered. They have options for a family, just the chicken, or chicken with sides. I opted for the latter because I love me some of the garlic noodle and rice. I wish I could eat it fresh and in person but even after delivery this is still the best chicken in LA. Maybe California. Nah you know what. This is the best chicken I've ever had.

Just ordered both the fried Sichuan and grilled mala chicken and I def will be ordering again! Cost…read moreis great, food is delicious, I really loved the gravy with the chicken and garlic noods. I will try the family combo next time so I can share it.

First time at Howlin' Ray's and I already have to give a huge shoutout to Charlie and the entire…read moreteam! The service and energy have been incredible from the moment we arrived. Everyone has been so welcoming and genuinely amazing. If the service is any indication of what's to come, we can't wait to try the food!

When we visited LA last year, our son recommended Howlin' Ray's and we really enjoyed the food at…read morethe Pasadena location. This time, we decided to try the Chinatown location since the traffic going toward Pasadena looked terrible. This location is pretty small and doesn't really seem set up for dining in. It feels more takeout-focused, although they do have some tables outside so we sat there. They didn't have the Mild+ spice level that the Pasadena location offers so I ordered two Mild and one Medium chicken tenders. I also got a side of collard greens after seeing several reviews recommending them. I felt like the spice level was higher at this location than at the Pasadena one. Even the Mild was definitely spicier than I remembered! It still had really good flavor, though. I also really enjoyed the collard greens and was glad I decided to try them. I'm not sure if it's just this location or if all of their locations do this now but they also gave us bottled water for free, which was nice. One thing I really liked about the Chinatown location was the parking. There's a huge parking lot across the street so finding a spot was easy. I prefer the Pasadena location for dining in but its parking lot is very small and finding a spot can be difficult. We'll definitely go back to Howlin' Ray's when we visit LA again next spring. We just haven't decided which location we'll choose next time!

Stopped here for a quick bite to eat after attending an event at the Regency Theatres upstairs…read more There is a parking lot with plenty of spaces and you can validate for free/reduced parking fees. There are a lot of different options on the menu, which was a bit overwhelming for my first time, but we decided on getting a half order of their classic boneless chicken in the signature Pelicana sauce, which was a delicious choice. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy, and the sauce was a great blend of heat, sweetness, and garlic. Everything was ordered on a tablet that is at each table, and there was one staff member assisting the whole restaurant when I visited on a Sunday afternoon; she was kind, helpful, and provided great service. I also ordered the Peli Shaken Fries which had a nice sweet and savory flavor that complemented the chicken well. The Kimchi Fried Rice was warm, cheesy, but ultimately a little salty for my taste. Overall, the space has a modern and cozy feel, and I can see this being a good spot to grab some drinks and food with friends.

This review is for my first visit at Pelicana Chicken. The restaurant was empty at 3pm on a…read moreThursday so we were seated and helped immediately. A staff member was available to take your order but they also have an electronic pad at the table. Food was good but just a tad over sauced or over powdered with seasoning so the next time I am going to order, I would order regular crispy and get sauce in the side. For the fries, just shaking extra cheese off would be fine. The spot is casual. Dimly lit and they serve beer so this is a great place to hang out with friends. I am definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu!

Amazing healthy delicious chicken ever!!!! It is for real. Wellmade chicken the top of the LA, I…read morebet. I love side dishes too. To dine in, it is hot with smoke. So it is good for togo. There are small parking space. Service is very fast. Reasonable price!!

The food here is actually great, but the customer service is some of the worst I've experienced. It…read morehonestly feels like the employees don't want customers coming in and bothering them. I'm not sure how involved the owner is with the staff, but they should know that the way customers are treated is hurting the business. This wasn't just a one-time bad experience either. I've dealt with rude service here more than once. The last time I went in, I was the only customer there and was told it would be a 55-minute wait for half a chicken. When I questioned the wait, the woman working there said to me in Spanish, "¿Pa' qué viniste pues, si no quieres esperar?" Basically, "Why did you come then if you don't want to wait?" At that point I just walked away in the middle of ordering. There is absolutely no reason to speak to a paying customer that way. It's a shame because the food is good, but the customer service makes you not want to come back.

Bang!!! Your head will explode this place is mind blowing. I'm here on my 494th Diners Drive Inns…read moreand Dives visit and I was blown away! First off the place is sleek and cool. Very modern and welcoming. So was the lovely lady behind the counter. The menu is sleek just Chien and fish sandos prepared a handful of ways. They have chicken strips and fries and an additional caviar topping. I wasn't trying that today but to each his own Surprisingly they have special beverages, today I tried the blood orange lemonade, it was a must with the spicy level of the chicken sandwich. Gang! This place is a MUST TRY!!!

This was somewhat of a big mess. Let me say upfront that everyone I dealt with was friendly, and…read morethe chicken sandwich was probably the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Even so, I probably won't go back. We showed up and the place was pretty much empty, with just a couple of tables occupied. We ordered, sat down, and waited. And waited. I couldn't help but notice that all of the tables that were there before us had been served, while bags of food kept going out the door for takeout orders. I understand that this isn't fast food, but seriously, I have an issue with waiting 35 minutes for a fried chicken sandwich, especially when the restaurant isn't busy. Adding insult to injury, when our food finally arrived, the server said, "Thank you so much for being patient!" That made me wonder if this kind of wait is normal. Instead of acknowledging that something had gone wrong, it felt like the long wait was simply being brushed off. The frustrating part is that the sandwich and fries were excellent. The chicken sandwich really may have been the best I've ever had, which makes the whole experience even more disappointing. Great food, friendly people, but a 35-minute wait for a chicken sandwich in an almost empty restaurant is enough to keep me from going back.

Great customer service and patience, Juan is the nicest worker-so calm and understanding. Give Juan…read morea raise!!!

Dave's Hot Chicken never disappoints. The chicken is always crispy on the outside, juicy on the…read moreinside, and packed with flavor. I ordered the sliders with fries, and everything came out fresh and hot. The seasoning has just the right amount of kick, and there are plenty of spice levels to choose from depending on your heat tolerance. The staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and my order came out quickly. If you're craving a great hot chicken sandwich with generous portions, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. I'll definitely be coming back!