I'm not a member of the Clean Your Plate Club...
I always leave something behind and/or have leftovers to bring home.
The only exception?
Food made for ants at a tiny kitchen, then you best believe I'll lick every drop of sauce off the plate and chase every 24k gold flake that flies away. Then, go to McD afterwards because I'm still hungry and have no shame.
Well, I was part of the Clean Your Plate Club at Chicken G's....
I annihilated their Naughty Chick...the sandwich, you pervs. I was even picking up the batter crumbs to eat.
Soft opening last week is a new fast-casual fried chicken shop, Chicken G's (grand opening is August 12th). They're open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining, and outdoor dining. Dog-friendly!
I'm not sure if they're related to Lados (bomb Pakistani street food) but Chicken G's fried chicken sandwiches totally reminds of The Zinger there. The Zinger [Burger] is a very popular Pakistani fried chicken sandwich that's inspired by KFC.
Hours of operation: Open every day from 11 am to 1 am...perfect for late night drunchies in sleepy Mountain View. Closed on Tuesdays.
M E N U
Limited soft opening menu: Three kinds of fried chicken sandwiches, or you can build your own: https://bit.ly/3Ou9kZn. The sandwiches include a side of seasoned fries for only $12.99-$13.74. You can opt for a salad instead of a bun.
Once they've perfected their fried chicken sandwiches, they'll roll out their bone-in fried chicken and chicken tenders, each with a different kind of batter.
Halal chicken used.
F O O D
* Naughty Chick: Hand-battered fried chicken, pepper jack cheese, serrano chili, lettuce, g sauce, toasted sesame bun ($13.74): https://bit.ly/3PR12vF
***Fries included (currently, the only side available).
Before digging in, grab plenty of napkins because it's going to get messy...in a good, saucy way!
The huge fried chicken cutlet (thigh meat) was shatteringly crunchy and flaky on the outside, and juicy and moist on the inside. Great batter and frying technique as it wasn't greasy or oily. I appreciate that the fried chicken wasn't overly salty, just right so you can taste the chicken.
The serrano chili and pepper jack cheese added a mild heat. Most of the seeds from the serrano chilis were removed so def an opportunity to amp up the heat for those who like it to burn on both ends. The garlic + g sauce provided that rich, creamy layer that made you want to go in for more, while the crisp iceberg lettuce provided a freshness to the fried chicken sandwich.
Despite the hefty cutlet and sauces, the toasted sesame bun held everything together and didn't fall apart...down to the last bite.
The accompanying seasoned fries were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I prefer plain fries so maybe you can request it without the seasoning.
My only feedback which I forgot to tell the owner to consider adding a hot sauce for those who enjoy a good burn.
S E R V I C E
Excellent service. The owner, Ali is upbeat, friendly, and customer-oriented. Even though it's fast-casual, he took the time to come outside to make sure we enjoyed the food. He also included extra sauces for dipping.
With two orders ahead of us, it took about 12 minutes for our order (fried to order).
A M B I A N C E
Hip and casual with four tables inside and four tables outside. The indoor tables have purse hooks which is very thoughtful.
Restroom is out in the back.
P A R K I N G
They have their own private lot in back with about 5-6 spaces. There's also street parking in front.
Overall, Chicken G's is serving bomb Zinger-style fried chicken sandwiches with a warm smile. And, a great value meal to boot. If you're in the area, def come through and check out this new local small business! read more