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Checkin' chicken with my potna G! Love the vibe here, just a hole in the wall family run chicken shack. The menu and presentation is up to par, the service is immaculate. My server noticed I was a first timer and gave me an extensive run down of the menu, which was extremely helpful. I made my order and they hooked it up fat! Two extra chicken tenders which turned out to be whole thighs and made my sandwich fully loaded! Couldn't finish it all but it was delicious! Chicken had mad flavor, the sauce is delicious. 10/10
The staff is amazing! Hands down very friendly and helpful. However I'm not sure about the chicken. I was excited to try this place because the reviews are highly regarded. I tried ordering 1 piece of dark meat just to try it, I end up buying the 4 pcs, because they charge $10 only for one pcs. Yup you heard that right. I asked the cashier if I was hearing that right and he verified. Maybe he was new and did not know what he was doing but I end up spending about $31.00 for 4 pieces with drinks and fry's and also sauces. Definitely a disappointment! The chicken is heavily battered, crispy but bland, chicken has a flavor but it just doesn't taste like a fried chicken should be. I think I should have just had the chicken sandwich which would have been better, if you're coming to this place don't order any bone in chicken, complete waste of money. Just order the tenders and chicken sandwich
This is a solid spot if you're craving chicken late night. Parking is a bit limited and the place itself is kind of small, but there is seating both inside and outside, which helps. Portion sizes are definitely a highlight. We ordered the 5 tenders with mac and cheese, bread, and fries, and it was more than enough to split between two people. Good value for how much food you get. The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Fries were alright; my husband and I just wanted it slightly crispier but seasoning was good. Mac and cheese was good. Loved the cheese and pasta was cooked well. Food came out fairly quickly, though the service itself was just okay, nothing standout but not bad either.
This is honestly, some of the best chicken in the bay area. The crust was Crunchy with a lot of flavor. The chicken itself was really juicy not dry at all. I do have to say that the service was pretty amazing. They must have checked on us two or three times just to make sure we were okay and that we had everything that we needed. For such a small establishment for a team to go that far is pretty remarkable. Pretty relaxed environment very simple. You gotta try the lemonade.It was delicious. We had both regular fries and the spicy ones which did have a nice kick to them nothing overly powering, but a nice kick.
Just to get some of the not so great things about Chicken G out of the way; it's not a very sanitary place, and it's not at all a fancy place at all. However, if you want a lot of food for ~ 15 bucks, then Chicken G is the place. The chicken is so tender here, and it's a fun place to just hang out after Volleyball. It's deserving of a 5 star rating! Keep up the good food!
Came here for a quick takeout order on a Sunday around 2pm and there were a few customers eating inside, but no line! Not a whole lot of seating options inside, so more of a casual quick bite or takeout place! ~the food~ - The Big G (~$15) : HUGE fried chicken sandwich! The fried chicken pieces here are very generous and definitely freshly fried! The chicken was super crispy, juicy, and had great seasoning/flavors! It was a bit oily, but hey it's a fried chicken sandwich lol the sandwiches comes with your choice of a side, and we went with the seasoned fries which was also super hot and fresh! ~parking~ there's a small parking lot behind the shop, but also plenty of street parking around the area! ~overall~ it took about 10-15mins for our food to be ready after we ordered since they cook everything fresh! overall, i think this is a great takeout spot for fried chicken! i will definitely be back to maybe try their fried chicken platter!
I got the loaded g fries, which comes with some pieces of chicken. While the flavor was there, the whole thing was too heavy for me so I got full pretty fast. I ended up taking at least half home. The portion is huge - definitely shareable. Most of the chicken pieces I ate felt more like the fried skin, and not the meat itself. The fries were great when freshly made, but not that amazing once it cooled down. I'd suggest sticking with their chicken sandwiches instead. I tried a few bites of my fiancé's sandwich and it was very flavorful, juicy, and huge.
It was a late night. I didn't have too many places to eat at because everything's closed. Luckily, a place called Chicken G's was open near me. When we got there we noticed it had its own parking lot in the back, bathrooms not in the restauraunt, and about 5 tables of seating. The inside looks like your typical american diner. On walls they put "This isn't fast food, it's fresh", to let us know that it will take time to make our food. We decided to order the naughty sandwich. One thing that really stood out to me was that the cashier wiped our table before we sat down. Really didn't expect that, a nice little touch. When the sandwich came, I was floored. This thing was HUGE. I literally couldn't even fit it in my mouth in 1 bite, I had to chip at it bit by bit. but oh man, it definitely did not disappoint- it was craaaazy juicy, with a nice spicy kick from the serranos. The crispiness and juiciness really blew me away- it's like a tier above other fried chicken (buttermilk style, so don't compare it to nashville). When we asked the cashier for more peppers, he really hooked us up- he gave us a tray of them! I was so amazed because I was just not expecting them to actually fill our outrageous request. The fries were pretty good, but I was so full from the chicken I ended up taking most of them home. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone and I'll for sure be coming back when my fried chicken craving hits again!
I really wanted to like this place. I have friends who come here often, and I currently live nearby. But after a few tries, I think Chicken G's isn't right for me. Starting with the pros. The service is typically fast and friendly. You do get a lot of bang for your buck, as the servings are generous. And, when I taste the chicken, I can tell it's well-seasoned, flavorful, and made-to-order. But, I just think the fried chicken is just way too heavy & oily. The breading is excessive, as my mouth dries before I get to the chicken underneath. The sides, like the fries and coleslaw, are also average. While I appreciate Chicken G's and acknowledge some like what's offered, I feel there are better places for fried chicken, even for halal customers.
Came here on a Monday afternoon. It wasn't very busy, but the food did take a while to come out. The interior is decent, nothing fancy but it seems like a chill hangout spot, especially since they're open until 1 a.m. We ordered The G Meal, which comes with 4 pieces of chicken (2 thighs, 2 drums), 2 sides, 2 Texas toasts, and house sauces. For our sides, we chose the mac & cheese and fries. Honestly, the sides weren't great. As you can see in the photo, the mac & cheese was clumpy and mushy, and the fries were just okay. The chicken was definitely worth getting tho, super crispy, tender, and juicy. The seasoning was on point you don't even need extra sauce (we didn't even get any house sauces with ours). We also tried The Big G, which is their chicken sandwich with a side. It was so good. My final thoughts: Come here for the chicken and skip the sides.
New to the valley as a founder and from all the businesses I've encountered in SF, Valley, etc. this restaurant was the most welcoming & the greatest service. Amazing food as well & good vibes!
Food: the classic chicken g burger with side is pure delicious awesomeness!!! The chicken is so juicy and outside is crunchy. I got the coleslaw, yummy but the dressing could be less. The Mac n cheese is also nice and creamy. Definitely fresh made to order. Service: friendly and pretty quick to receive the food! Ambiance: cozy and small. Wish they could turn on ac more during the hot weathers but still bearable. This is our go to place as the quality never disappoints! A safe option!
1 year ago
The fried chicken is very good. Outstanding crust, thick, crunchy, and well fried. But the chicken itself was a bit overcooked, not bursting with juicy flavor the way perfectly fried chicken is. The Naughty Chick sandwich was spicy, as advertised, and tasty. But note that everything is a little spicy here. The fries were great--crispy on the outside, nicely cooked on the inside, and seasoned with a spicy mix. The cole slaw was fresh and made in-house. Place was small but clean and pleasant. Tip: Plenty of parking behind the building but you have to turn off El Camino just before you get to the address. read more
4 years ago
4.5/5 stars, rounding up to 5! This place is located on El Camino Real, and I've seen it open every time I've driven back late at night, so it looks like it's open pretty late at night. Parking is pretty limited. There are very few parking spots in the back, but there is street parking nearby too. Menu was pretty small. Three sandwich options to choose from and then some combo fried chicken options. I ordered the Naughty-chick sandwich ($13.74). All orders came with a side of fries, coleslaw, or mac and cheese. I opted for the fries. The sandwich had a bit of a kick to it and a whole lot of jalapeños.. which I loved as someone who likes spicy food! The chicken was juicy and thick, leaving me extremely satisfied and filled without even touching my fries yet. The sauce they use in the sandwich pairs well with the buns and the chicken. The fries were seasoned with some sort of spicy (maybe cajun) seasoning. They were quite good. I do wish that they offered an option to just get the sandwich and not a side. My friend asked about it and they said they could do it but for the same price, so there wasn't really a point to not getting a side. A bonus about this place is that their to-go boxes are actually compostable! Great for the planet. read more
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Food quality/flavor: Average. The chicken breast appears quite large at first, but that is due to the excessive breading. The breading/coating tastes like it is buttermilk based and is very crispy, but flavor is very plain and lack of any spice. All the flavor and heat comes from the sauce and sliced serrano peppers, which are packing some serious heat and there were some extra at the bottom of the box to add more. Fries were good thick cut style and had a cajun style spice to it. They should have added the same cajun spice into the breading. Also, would have preferred the sesame bun to be a toasted a bit more. Overall good chicken sandwich, but not memorable. Service: Great. Reasonable 15min wait time for a food truck that's making the sandwiches fresh. Cost/Value: Average. $15 (incl taxes) for sandwich and fries. Seems pretty reasonable compared to other burger places. Visit again? Maybe, if I'm passing in the area, worth trying some of the other menu items. read more
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Finally, I tried this place out. No business name outside of it, so at first it's hard to tell what kind of food they sell. Fried chicken was surprisingly good. I liked the crispness and flavor. I've recently started to like cole slaw, so this was ok. Seasoned fries Lemonade was too sweet. I had to water it down a little. This place is small, a few tables inside and some outdoor seating available. Price reasonable. Definitely add this to my foody list of grab n go places. read more
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(Kinda?) new fast food chicken shop! I love fried chicken and I liked this place. Got their Naughty Chick spicy chicken sandwich. Taste (4 out of 5): It is fast-fast food. The sandwich was really good. The chicken is fairly big, seasoned well, and crispy fried. The side of fries were a bit soggy and the side of coleslaw was quite watery which is not my preference. Value (5 out of 5): $14 for a big sandwich and side. Really good deal! Service (4 out of 5): Very average fast food customer service. The food came out really fast though. (Maybe 2 mins). Bonus points for that. read more
Tried this place for the new time and wow! This place is amazing ! Food was spot on all around. The chick tenders were so crispy! Even later, the chicken tenders were still crispy. Both the sandwiches were beyond delicious. I wish I had the stomach for it so that I could finish it because it was so good. The fries were spices well but the sandwiches and the chicken tenders were the stars! Next time I would definitely try in person! read more
2 years ago
This is not fast food, it's fresh food! Customer service and food were great, the chicken is super crunchy, fries and sides were good! read more
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Would gladly pay the flaming bhole tax over and over again to enjoy another Naughty Chick. Soft bun, crispy chicken, fiery sauce, fresh danger pickles. Anyone who complains about a lack of service missed the entire point of this place and can happily never come back. More Chicken G's for the rest of us! Solid work. Keep on cluckin' ! read more
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We really really wanted to like this place. Parking is not great so go on an off time or plan to park down the street which is not a huge deal. It's super small inside and it was super dirty. The guy taking orders was unfriendly and seemed angry at the world. It took about 20 minutes to get the food which is not a big deal if the food is fresh. There was 3 of us. We ordered 2 sandwiches and my husband ordered the 3 piece chicken. The chicken itself has a nice crunch but it wasn't well seasoned. The fries are not good. Not sure what happened but they're soggy and unevenly cooked. The bread killed the sandwiches. Made the chicken super soggy. The part I disliked the most is that the guy making the food literally slopped everything in the to go container without any care at all. We won't be back. read more
3 years ago
My friend and I went here at 11:45pm Monday night, right after attending a concert at Shoreline. We both ordered the Naughty-Chick with fries, but I asked like 4 times while ordering if I could have mine without lettuce (I can't eat iceberg lettuce). The person taking our order (Ali K according to our receipt) said they couldn't separate it (what?). Okay I guess, I could just remove it. We sat next to a table with 4 people seated; when our order came out, they said we couldn't dine-in and had to eat outside (while the group at the next table is still eating). Just to add, the person that told us this wasn't the same one that took our order. One of our friends meeting up with us showed up at 12:10am and ordered the same thing, and also asked for no lettuce...except they were able to accommodate that no problem. I would be tempted to give them one star...but honestly the food was really good. Despite the terrible customer service, I'm willing to try to come back either at another day with hopefully different workers, or just another location (apparently they have one in Fremont and SF also). I'll lastly add, I always tip, and I tipped this night too since I just clicked on the screen after using card, but this is one of the few times that I'll very much suggest NOT tipping. read more
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Take out ordered on yelp. Ready in 10 minutes Not. Got there and didnt have my order however they acknowledge asked me what I ordered so it would take about 10 minutes took 20. That's OK. Got home. It was the wrong order however I was so hungry. I didn't care. Instead of the Gmeal I got the Big G sandwich which was good but could have been a 10 if they had make some changes. here's the two things were they failed on the sandwich. 1) too much mayonnaise . 2) the bun was inferior quality cheap and fragmented. but the chicken Wow! It was outstanding: crispy crunchy a little bit spicy and moist. I took the chicken out of the sandwich and ate it... threw the bun swimming in mayo to the side. The portions are huge seriously I think two people with reasonable appetites could share one order with 2 sides There's a ton of fries and a ton of coleslaw, I would say enough for three people unless you're super hungry. Then just two. Summary: the chicken, they got that right excellent! The sandwich was not constructed correctly in my opinion. Too much mayo It's ridiculous. The coleslaw very very tasty however, way way too much mayonnaise. The french fries pretty much standard seasoned fries nothing to write home about. They get soggy by the time you get home for takeout, if you'll need to throw them in your toaster oven. They are boxed and trap moisture . Probably would be a better experience if you eat in the restaurant, but there aren't that many tables but you could eat outside. There's a few outside. I will definitely return but make a few changes. I will order the Gmeal or tenders forget the sandwich , no sides. I'll take the chicken use my own potato bun and construct my sandwich with less mayo and no cheese when I get home. Next no online pick up orders I definitely will CALL to order or order at the restaurant . If you're going to pick up your order, I would suggest not to use online ordering platforms, including YELP unfortunately. I did see a DoorDash worker come in so maybe delivery is okay. Oh and make sure to check your order before you walk out the door read some of the other reviews. Cheers. Good job with the chicken. I'm impressed the sandwich not so much. But I'll be back. read more
1 year ago
Sugar syrup serving in pineapple refresher in fremont branch. The pineapple juice was very sweet. read more
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So I was randomly looking for something that was open late in Mountain View and came across Chicken Gs. I didn't think much of it and then I looked at the reviews and said "Ok OK, I see y'all are working with something". I learned right away that this might be my new go to chicken spot whenever I'm in the area. The bone in chicken is really good but the TENDERS AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES??? These are some of the best in the bay area no question. The don't advertise the tenders on their menu for some reason so you need to ask for them. I think the chicken sandwiches are 10/10. I've had all 3 and all 3 are insane!!! Chicken Gs is doing chicken right, love this place read more
3 years ago
Ordered the Big G chicken sandwich and checked in for a free side of macaroni and cheese. The service was okay, but the wait was a bit long for a weekend afternoon ~20minutes for two sandwiches. The interior was hot, didn't seem like there was AC. I would prefer takeout from here. The chicken sandwiches were good. The chicken was huge and crispy, but I wish there was a bit more seasoning and flavor on it. Next time I would want to try the spicy Naughty chick sandwich. The fries were not that hot but the seasoning on it was good, a bit spicy. The macaroni and cheese was not bad especially since it was free. Overall, I enjoyed the chicken sandwich combo but hoped for more flavor and additional sauce. read more
Went for Dinner Food - 5/5. The big G chicken sandwich is an excellent golden standard for chicken sandwiches. There is no secret sauce or topping that makes it amazing, the chicken itself is superb. The batter has that non-mechanical level of unevenness, proving that it is done by hand. The minute differences in the batter gives it excellent texture as the slightly concentrated parts of breading just gives it extra crunch. The entire chicken was so crunchy with the meat matching that level in juiciness. Garlic sauce helped balance the heavy fried flavor, vegetables were crisp and the bread's thickness ratio matched the chicken. Fries were golden brown and crispy. Service - 4/5. Food came out quick and the assembly is completely visible. Other items are self-serve such as ketchup, napkins, utensils, and a water dispenser. Value - 5/5. It is about $14 for their signature big G sandwich that comes with one side. Delicious, huge portions, very reasonably priced and open late; this is an excellent chicken sandwich spot. Parking - Private Lot (Free) read more
2 years ago
Delicious, juicy, melt in your mouth halal fried chicken. So glad to get this recommendation because the chicken is off the chain. Move over rover, and let Chicken G's take over (paraphrasing Jimi Hendrix). The Naughty Chick sandwich is packed with jalapeños and is legit hot, but the winner is the massive piece of fried chicken. The four-piece combo was a winner and their fries are delicious too. read more
3 years ago
Holy Moly why did we wait so long to finally try Chicken G's. The portions are huge at a great price too. The chicken was moist and perfectly crispy. The fillings, slaw, sauce etc paired really well with the sandwich! I was full after eating half but had to keep going bc it was so good! We also ordered some tendersnon the side. They were also really good but we definitely over ordered. They still tasted amazing heated up in the air fryer the next day. Cant wait ro come back for more! This place is definitely my new number one spot for a fried chicken sandwich! read more
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1414 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
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It's only "ok", a little grainy. The slaw is killer. Good fries too.
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