06/03/26 - My Ta Shih/Grandmaster & I were hungry after class. I was giving him a ride back to the…read moretrain station as his car is currently in the shop & we decided to grab a bite to eat. We went to GG's Chicken Shop on Southport next door to Little Goat Diner (one of Stephanie Izards restaurants). Neither of us had eaten @ GG's Chicken Shop. When we asked for a recommendation the guy working the counter asked if we had eaten there before. Neither of us had & he suggested the Original Fried Chicken sandwich which was delicious. This sandwich had a nice crispy plump fried chicken breast w/pickles, shredded cabbage, hot honey & spicy mayo on a bun. This was a delicious blend of the fried chicken w/the crunch of the cabbage & pickle & the hot honey & spicy mayo. This was an excellent choice that we both enjoyed the sandwich. Dam I was so hungry I scarfed it down before I even took a picture of the delicious sandwich

GG's was good, but I thought the chicken wrap was a little overhyped. I'm not sure if I went on an…read moreoff day but I thought the wrap was very dry and lacked sauce. I asked for an extra side of sauce to dip it in & that helped significantly. We did LOVE all the sides. The mac & cheese was soooo good (and I am hard to impress when it comes to mac & cheese. It tasted way better than it looks). The brussel sprouts were perfectly crispy & not soggy at all. The fries were seasoned great and were sooo good dipped in the ranch. Even though the wrap was disappointing, I would still go back and try their chicken sandwich instead or one of their salads!

UPDATE: I went back again and decided to try the Hot Chi…read moreTenders. Everything was consistent with my last review on this place. OOOOOOMG, the tenders were HUGE, soooo good and JUICY. I also had an order of fries. The fries seemed different than last time. They seemed to be seasoned differently. Fries were deeeeelicous!! This place is now a go to staple for me! I will be back!!

"Big oof!" The…read morelocation inside Sterling Hall is one of my all-time favorites. I am there so often, the staff know me by name. I thought a standalone spot could only be better, right? Wrong. My Old Faithful sometimes had the Dirty Mac special, and when it didn't, I'd order the individual components and assemble it myself. Cue some giddy excitement when the same is part of this location's permanent menu. You know I went for it, but was tremendously disappointed. To start, the tender was too small on its own, but doubly so when considering the amount of macaroni and cheese. Though, the little bits and pieces of tender I received were great. As for the M&C, this was a letdown on two fronts: first, the sauce was watery, second, it was cold! To add insult to injury, cold mac plus warm tender = cold tender. While the restaurant was not at all busy at the time, this is no excuse to serve cold food. Then came the fries: I appreciate that these were fresh, hot, and cooked well. They also had some of their own seasoning to add flavor, but didn't go far enough due to a stunning lack of salt! The location was clean and bright, with loads of happy colors on their walls. The service wasn't Michelin-star quality, but perfectly fine for a fast-casual spot. Final verdict: Do not use the Lakeview location as a barometer of Hot Chi's quality, for they can make amazing food. However, if you seek it here, you will not find.

My friends and I love coming to Crisp whenever we're in the mood for Korean style wings…read more What's great about crisp is that they offer the whole wings, which to me in the best deal if you have a large group. They offer take out as well, making a large order so easy to do. We ordered the 10 whole wings with the two most popular sauces. We also got the Seoul steak bowl and fried mushrooms. Portion sizes are huge and everything was tasty! Service was also super quick. Stop going to the Korean chicken chains and visit this awesome small business!

Fire. The Seoul sassy drumsticks were large and tasted better than other soy garlic wings I've had…read more They gave extra drums for the 5-piece order and it sounds like a thing they do judging from other reviews. I solo dined and had a casual food experience which was exactly what I wanted after playing tennis.

That big red neon chicken sign was our guide to find Red Light Chicken and honestly, it fits the…read moreplace perfectly. The restaurant is small, almost like a tiny barn, with a walk-through kitchen where I can see the food being made while the smell of fried chicken fills the air. It has that casual, no-frills feel where the food does all the talking. The staff were super nice and welcoming, too. I ordered the Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich, and oh my god... this thing was a sweet and spicy mess in the best way possible. The chicken was tender and juicy inside, with a crispy fried coating giving it a satisfying crunch. The hot honey was what really brought everything together. It had a sweet, sticky flavor up front, followed by a gentle heat that kicked in a moment later. It wasn't overwhelmingly spicy, but it definitely had enough of a kick to keep things interesting. There was also a creamy sauce that balanced the heat and adding another layer of flavor. Every bite had something going on, the flavors played off each other so well and nothing felt out of place. It was messy, sticky, and absolutely worth it.

I mean meh. It's just a chicken sandwich how they used to be 5 years ago with QUALITY meat, that's…read moreall it is. Like the Popeye's chicken sandwich was just as good when it first came out. When they first come out with things they're how things should be, quality. Quality is has disappeared almost everywhere so the sammich is good, but everything else is just okay like fries typical soda drinks. It's really just a small stand with places to stand up and eat. So I'd really never come back in any case if there's another good restaurant to drive to, which there are plenty

This location has the sweetest employees. Food is always served hot and fresh plus the place is…read morealways kept so clean. Best chicken in the neighborhood!

I finally got to try Nando's today and I received chicken wings so comically small it was…read moreunbelievable. Waiting years to finally see if Nando's is worth the hype I can truly say that the taste is amazing but wings that small should not be sold at the price point this restaurant demands. We ordered the livers and they were plentiful and super delicious. My husband enjoyed his sweet potatoes and the rice. Such a beautiful vibe inside of the restaurant, great service, highway robbery with the size of the wings.

Ordered delivery and found the different sauces to be really tasty. Also liked the unique take on…read morethe boneless chicken wings. They felt more like wings than some boneless options which are really just nuggets. The fry was incredibly crispy and lighter than expected and the chicken was really thinly cut too. The supreme sauce was preferred to the chili sauce, but both provided some good heat and flavors. I didn't get the sweeter garlic soy wings but that sauce is incredible as it did come on the potstickers which were crispy and the sauce was amazing even if the filling is a bit light. I would definitely get it again.

Noori Is all about casual Korean fried chicken and does it well. The price is good for the portions…read moreas the wings are big. They offer a variety of flavors ranging from spicy to sweet to magical. While the sauces aren't particularly standout, theyre still solid choices and pair well with chicken. The breading itself is on the thicker side, which im ok with but may turn away others so heads up there Overall, Noori may not be the most authentic, but I still enjoy a quick KFC fix anytime I get takeout from here. Have yet to dine in and try out their ramen making station so thats on the list

I've been to this location twice, and both times were great! Most recently, I stopped in with my…read more10yo after a game and surprisingly, it wasn't crowded at all! We were greeted immediately when we arrived, and all of the employees were very friendly. Our food was ready quickly and the quality was very consistent with what we've had at other locations. What we loved most were all of the awesome Cubs decorations here, as well as it being a reasonably priced and kid friendly place to eat near Wrigley.

Good location. Very spacious and clean. Staff are very welcoming and service is fast. Love the food!read more

This is my new favorite go-to fridge filler when I know I'm going to have a busy week. I ordered…read morethe half chicken combo, adobado & charro beans a with a side order of the chili poblano w/ corn, and it's been my dinner for 4 nights this week for $35. First night: tacos with the chili poblano, salsa & pickled red onions (pro) as toppers, nights 2 & 3 were shredded chicken mixed with the rice & chili poblano & topped with pro & salsa for kind of a pilaf rice bowl sitch, night 4 I cut & baked the leftover tortilla into crispy strips and topped the charro beans w/ a little cotija cheese, extra chicken broth & remaining chicken, pro, lime & salsa for a hearty soup bowl. Every bite was delicious, convenient & less than $10 a meal. The chicken is chefs kiss good, and everything was seasoned completely perfectly. Really happy to have this place in my neighborhood!

Okay YUM!!! Ordered delivery and it was quick, hot, and delicious. We got a half chicken with…read morecilantro lime rice and black beans, three salsas and pickled onions, and tortillas. The chicken was great, cooked so well and wonderfully charred. The salsas were soooo good and at least one of them was so spicy - but I'm not sure which one because I was jumping between them all! I will definitely order again.

Busy Friday night and the service was great. Really enjoyed the Nashville hot sandwich and the…read moreCaesar wrap. Very well balanced and great heat level (medium). The chicken was tender and not greasy. The fries were delicious as well. The pickles in the Nashville Hot were amazing. Will be back.

At this point, I've had two experiences with this Fry the Coop location…read more My first was generally positive. The chicken and fries were hot and fresh, and the sandwich had some appreciable heat. The only critique I could levy was that by virtue of being twice fried, both were very crispy, crispier than I would have liked. My second experience was less tasty and more chaotic. Walking in, one of the booths looked like a microburst had gone through. The cashier let me know that they were slammed with pickup orders, and that getting my food would take ~15-20 minutes. Since the cooks were managing a massive influx of orders, I didn't want to pull them away from their duties, and asked the manager to be called out from the back. I brought it to their attention, and it was promptly cleaned. However, it may have been wise to keep a better eye on things, for seeing such chaos almost led to me walking out and not returning. When it comes to the food, this time around it was disappointing. Despite food constantly coming fresh out the fryer, my fries and sandwich felt and tasted as if they'd been sitting out for 10-15 minutes. While I appreciate the need to fulfill pickup orders, allowing the food of a customer waiting in person to go ignored feels inappropriate. Further, despite being ordered as "hot", the sandwich was a medium at best (I have a high heat tolerance, so YMMV). The service overall has been fine for a fast-casual spot. Not award-winning or meme'd for their hospitality (*ahem* Chick-fil-A) but acceptable for what it is. The vibe is on the smaller side, with three booths. There is a very slightly retro, classic-rock-like feel to the vibe. Final verdict: My two experiences have fallen short for me. The first led to food that was overly crisp, and the second felt like food I might as well have had delivered. While not bad, there is no shortage of chicken shops in Chicagoland that have a superior, more consistent product.