Parking is easy to find depending on the day, since it's in the mall. Walk right in through the Dave & Busters / AMC side and the food court is right there Chicken now is your regular at home made chicken in the mall. It's not bad but you also won't crave it daily. I would get it if I was bored and hungry and was around the area. The fries were well cooked. Wasn't too oily nor overly crunchy. read more

Chicken Now - Chicken now. Inside the mall food court - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

Tried this place for the first time today while at the Arcadia mall. It is located in the food court. The worker was friendly. I placed my order and the food came out really fast. There is not a whole lot to say as this is more of a fast food food court food place. My food came out fast, hot, crispy, juicy, and smelled really good. You get your choice of sauce. You get 2 containers but extras are an extra cost. Two sauce containers was more than enough for me. I ordered the 5 strips for $7. It's a bit high, but the strips were meaty and really filled me up, so overall, price is pretty reasonable. It does not come with fries unless you order a meal. However, I had ordered Potato Corner, so no need for fries here from me. I just asked for a cup of ice to go with the coffee I already had. I really enjoyed my chicken here and am glad I tried it. I will probably order from here again next time I'm at the mall!! The seasoned fries do look good, so next time I will try the fries here also! read more

Lived in Arcadia for this long and I finally decided to try Chicken Now, now. Sorry, had to do that. I had the #1 combo, which is their original chicken sandwich plus their fries and a drink. Order came pretty fast. Funny thing though, when the employee was capping our drink, she somehow messed up and spilled it all over. And then she grabbed a rag out of nowhere and wiped it from our cup. I still needed a few napkins to finish her slipshod handiwork. Just kidding, it wasn't funny but annoying. The burger itself was nothing more than mediocre. The buns looked sad, drooping with self-deprecation. The lettuce playing the lonely sidekick. The only thing that was close to decent was the chicken. I probably should have just gotten only chicken. What really made the meal though was the dip for the fries. I asked for the spicy dip, and they gave me 2 of them, which turned out to be way more than enough. It was like a sriracha mixed with thousand island kind of dip. Sriracha makes the world run, bless their hearts. Maybe not the best place to eat, but then again I'd unfortunately have to say one of the better places in the food court. read more

Chicken Now - #1 combo - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

I thoroughly enjoyed their tenders and fries this meal! My husband and I shared a 5 piece tender order ($10) with a small fry ($4) In the past, we have also ordered the tender box meal but we decided to ditch the toast and the drink this time. The tenders are easily the best I've had. The chicken is so moist and the batter is perfectly crunchy. The fries are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will say that the fries today didn't taste as fresh as when I've previously had them. The fries were seasoned well but weren't as crispy as I've had before here! However, both the chicken and fries beat Raisin' Canes to me! In terms of the sauce, my go to are the Mild and Spicy, which taste similar to an aioli type sauce. I also tried their buffalo sauce, which had a nice kick but wasn't too tangy. The employees kindly gave me additional sauces at request with no additional charge. read more

Dare I give this fast food place a 4 stars? Came here randomly one day after coming to the Arcadia mall. We got the 4 piece box meal, which comes with like four pieces of chicken tenders, fries, a texas toast bread and sauce. The chicken was tender and juicy on the inside with a crispy and crunchy outside, which was surprising since usually it's kinda soggy or not as "fried" as usual. The sauce really makes it, we got mild which doesn't have any spice at all it's a mix between a thousand island/ranch/tangy sauce. The fries were crispy and had some sort of coating on them that made them more crispy than normal fries. The texas toast was SO GOOD, but then again I love buttery thick bread heh. Not bad, I was very impressed and found that I would definitely come here again if I found myself in the mall during a meal time. read more

Chicken Now - 4 piece chicken strip meal. - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

This place is located in the food court. Their sauce here is hands down the best sauce I've ever had. Might be an unpopular opinion but I think it's better than the chick-fil-a sauce. I usually get the 4 or 6 piece chicken nugget box and the chicken is always so juicy. It is a combo meal so it comes with fries and a drink and if you don't want the drink you can opt in for extra fries! Their fries are good when right when you get them but they do get soggy quick. They have difference sauce options (ranch, buffalo, bbq, etc) but they are known for their mild/spicy sauces. I've never had trouble with the service here and everyone is actually very sweet and accommodating. read more

If I wanted Tyson chicken tenders reheated in a microwave I could do it myself for cheaper. What a piece of trash compared to the Montebello location. How LAZY do you have to be to just completely change your tenders from hand battered to this tyson premade nasty frozen food. Shameful, hopefully gets shut down since theres so many more better options. Chic Fil A right across the way for example. Disgusting will never come again. read more

Chicken Now is one of our go-tos in the food court, both for dine-in meals and taking it home. We've never strayed from our usual order of the chicken tenders...the large size of 20, with honey mustard and ranch for our sauces. The tenders have been consistent every time we order: crispy and not fatty with a decent chunk of chicken in every piece. The last time we dined in, we took the nephew for a movie and lunch date. We discovered the section of the food court seating with chairs and tables for kids (what?! am I right?) and snagged a spot for us to enjoy a meal of Chicken Now chicken tenders and Potato Corner fries after watching Cars 3 at AMC. The chicken tasted great and made a nice pairing with the fries! Haha. Find Chicken Now in the food court by AMC and Dave and Buster's. Parking at Westfield Santa Anita can be rough on weekends -- look at all options...the open air lot right outside Wood Ranch and Benihana as well as the parking structure behind. read more

The best guilty pleasure meal! It's honestly so unhealthy but I crave it from time to time. I've always gotten the 4 piece kids meal which is waaay more than enough to fill ya. It comes with chicken nuggets, fries, and a soft drink. I usually tell the cashier I don't want a drink and get extra fries instead. Chicken is moist and fries are super crispy. As for the sauces, I get mild and spicy and mix the two! I like the flavor of the mild sauce but mix in spicy for an extra kick. The prices have increased a lot over the years but it's still a decent deal. They usually have your food quickly as well. No more free refill on drinks but they refill sauces if you keep the cup. read more

Chicken Now - 4 piece nugget meals. One with no drink/extra fries. - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

So today on my way to work I wanted Chic-Fil-A But they were closed (Sunday). So I was already in the mall & saw Chicken Now next to them. I decide to try them & boy was that a huge mistake, chicken looked dull, bland, uncooked...pink meat & soggy skin....the fries weren't anything special at all, reminded me of some fries I'd go buy in the frozen section of a grocery store...the Texas toast was such a disgrace...hard, not buttered, stale-like.... This was so horrible, never again!!! Wasted food along with money read more

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I've been eating here since they first open years ago. I never know what food to get when I'm at the mall, but I always somehow end up getting chicken tenders from here. The chicken comes out hot and super crispy and the inside is super moist and juicy. I am actually obsessed with the Caesar salad! Just simple romaine lettuce topped with Parmesan cheese and croutons. You can swap the grilled chicken for the yummy chicken tenders. And they have the greatest sauces especially the mild: a great tangy, creamy, and lightly spiced dressing ! They do charge extra for more sauce... read more

Chicken Now - Caesar salad with crispy chicken tenders and mild sauce, so delicious!!! - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

You wait just as long after ordering as you would if they were a Chik-Fil-a drive-thru and the mall was not busy at all.

These are the best chicken tenders I have ever eaten. The meat is so tender and the breading is just right. Paired with their spicy sauce I really think it is nigh impossible to beat. Their fries have seasoned salt but are nothing special. But the tenders...so moist and delicious. It's roughly $7.50ish for 5 tenders. WORTH IT. read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

Quality is just not there. Chicken could be fried more it's still pink. The toast i had taste doughy like thick it's weird. Everything was just ok. The chicken bowl at KFC is better and cheaper. read more

Chicken Now - Chicken bowl - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

We were grabbing a bite to eat before heading to the movies. There are a surplus of options at the food court. Our group decided on Chicken Now since we all wanted to try it. They are located right next to Chipotle. The menu consists of: chicken tenders/wings, sandwiches, wraps and salads. Yes I ordered the kid's tender meal since I wanted a lighter meal. It comes with a 2 piece chicken tender, Cajun fries and a small drink. Others in our group had the chicken sandwich and wrap. Both were also tasty. There are a variety of dipping sauces. I'd stick to mild which was really good. It tastes like ranch and bbq mixed into one. Most of the regular combo meals come with Texas toast. Chicken Now is a fast food chain. The chicken tenders are a cross between Chick-Fil-A and Raising Cane's. The meat was tender but it wasn't as good as the competition. Overall, it's a decent meal when you're craving chicken. read more

This top of the line chicken. In my opinion, it's way better than KFC, Popeyes, Jolibeec, churches, etc. The chicken is cooked to the point of perfection. And the fries you get is seasoned also. It comes in a box filled with joy. They also provide you with many choices of sauces also for your chicken and fries. The price is a fair price because the amount they give you is amazing. I strongly recommend trying this place out. read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

Where do I begin?! The chicken here is crispy, flavorful and properly portioned! They're located in the food court area of the mall, therefore it tends to be loud (duh), so don't expect a candlelight atmosphere. However it's lively and vibrant, as is expected while being in the mall, lol. I usually get the Cajun chicken sandwich meal from here because it's *chefs kiss* perfect if you love spicy chicken. This time I tried their 4 piece tender meal and omgosh ot was bomb! Crisp and juicy tenders, crisp and seasoned fries, but that Texas toast will cause fights (that's millennial for its good)! The staff are pretty mannerable, friendly, and clear whenever I go. They tend to employ younger folks and I understand that they are learning, so I never hold a subpar ordering experience or order mix up against them. Overall this is my go to Chicken Now establishment as they haven't given me a reason to stop! One should know that there isn't a restroom because, once again, they're located in the mall; but don't worry! There is a restroom nearby in case you over estimated your ability to handle the Cajun chicken sandwich . Happy eating! read more

When you come to a stall that serves fried chicken (nuggets/tenders) you expect your chicken to be crispy. I was served with a soggy tenders. It's like they had been out of the frier for a while and was kept under the warmer. read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

Amazing service. Let me tell you they triple check that my kids high chair was wiped down before we got our food. They on it. Really felt like they care about staying sanitized all around. read more

All i could say...is WOW! Everything about their arrangement was impeccable. From their encapsulating flavor, to the visually gratifying display, each aspect fabricated an exemplary meal. Unlike the McAwful quality at Mcdonald's, Chicken Now used fresh, organic, and plant based chicken. Their chicken was so fresh, I could hear my food chirping! Oh gosh, the sauce! The sauce was so tasty; balancing a tart salty facet, with a spicy sweet blend. This fantastic fusion provided the optimum chicken experience. However...they had the AUDACITY to charge for refills...quit playing with me. If I am being charged with tax, you best believe I expect FREE refills. then girl tried forgetting the sauce as if i would forget...bye who do you think you are . Period. read more

I came here for the first time today after seeing this place always with a line for months. I ordered the Original Chicken Sandwich $5.59 and the 6 piece chicken nuggets kids meal $6.99 (it came with fries and a regular drink) The cashier was nice and helpful with my questions. My food was ready in just a few minutes and we got to pick 3 sauces. There was about 5-7 options but I chose BBQ for all 3. At first glance when opening my food I thought "Meh" After a few bites into my sandwich I decided I won't be returning. The fries have a crunchy outside, but are really soggy inside. The chicken nuggets have an odd spice added to them. All in all my experience was good, but I didn't like the food, so I will not be returning. Yay for trying new things? read more

Chicken Now - The Original Chicken Sandwich $5.59 - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I have to confess that I have a secret weakness for this place. I don't know why.... is it the fried chicken tenders or the french fries? It's all so good, but yet all so bad! I ordered the four piece combo, which consisted of french fries, one piece of Texas toast, and four chicken tenders. The chicken is always so good here. I've never had any issues with it because it's fried perfectly and juicy. The french fries, on the other hand, are a total miss. It's probably because of the way they served everything that the fries got soggy from being in the closed box or from having the fried chicken tenders sitting on top of them. All that extra heat in a closed box can't be good for them. Despite the sogginess, I ate the fries anyway because I'm a self-confessed potato head. Personally, I would've preferred for them to be a bit more crispy and I tried to salvage them, but to no avail. Let's move on to the Texas toast because that was delicious. I could've had more than one piece! I think I would've been happier with an extra Texas toast instead of french fries. The service is about average though the one guy that works there (not sure if he just works there or actually owns the place) will 1) talk to you like you're a child, 2) instead of talking to you normally, he'll point at the sauce options, and 3) isn't very personable to begin with. I hate to say it, but I can deal with his weird personality as long as I get my chicken and fries. Oh and extra sauce is $.30. Another customer asked for extra sauce and the guy informed him it was extra. I don't recall if it was listed somewhere, but it would've been nice if it was. However, they gave me two dipping sauces with my order and I only ended up using one. Chicken Now, I'll be back again. I'll look past your service issues and soggy fries just so I can have some delicious chicken tenders and that addictive Texas toast! read more

Chicken Now - 4 piece chicken tender combo with French fries, Texas toast and a drink with two sauces - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

Salty, greasy chicken with soggy fries. Located in Santa Anita Mall, this place was super crowded. It must be good right? Wrong!! Is it that bad? Not really. 2 stars. Just not my thing. But I did like its sauce. Chicken Now is not yummylicious!! read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

This was terrible! First, I asked what was in the buffalo chicken wrap and the girl was stumped. She just kept looking around while looking scared while everyone else just looked at each other. I can tell you one thing- it doesn't include buffalo sauce. My friend ordered a grilled chicken cesear wrap. It was neither grilled (fried) and had no dressing. Also, the chicken was so hot that all the lettuce and the THREE jalapeño slices that came in it, were all soggy and warm and wilted. Do yourself a favor and pass on this option. read more

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I can't not like a place that's given me countless free samples of chicken, more than I've actually purchased. I'm kidding. Or at least I'd like to think so... Chicken Now serves good quality food, much better than the average fast food joint. It's my favorite food court eatery and the one I go to the most frequently. On second thought, it's probably the only one I visit as of late. My usual order consists of ten chicken tenders. The chicken comes out scorching hot, and the crust is deliciously crispy and shatters nicely. The white meat is never too heavily breaded. It's fresh, tender, and rips apart with ease. The pieces are hefty and ten of them are likely to fill up anyone, even more so if a drink is involved. Though the chicken is already seasoned and perfectly fine alone, there are sauces available that make the experience so much better. Unfortunately, the so-called "spicy" sauce is mild at best, but tastes great nonetheless. It's slightly costly for fast food and the prices might make you wince at first, but once you've had a bite, you'll immediately want to whip out your wallet and hand over your cash. I'd recommend against ordering the fries though. The first time I had them was also the last time, because they were bland and soggy, not at all crispy. Head upstairs to Potato Corner instead if you're in need of frites. read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

Tastes absolutely awful the chicken was dry and the mashed potatoes are so salty I had to order two extra drinks even the bbq sauce has a weird raspberry flavor . read more

Fast mall food doesn't get any better than this. Chicken Now is seriously one of my favorite eating places to go to when I go to the Santa Anita Mall. Everything is decently priced with good portions. The service may not be that great, but hey, it's fast food. One item I like to get is the Chicken Tender Kids Meal. That's right. The Kids Meal. It's big enough to fill me up for a meal, but it's also cheap enough to not make my wallet bleed. It includes a medium sized box with 2 large tenders and more than a handfull of fries. Along with the meal includes a drink and a sauce, mild or spicy. All together, it is priced around $5.00. The sauce is refillable as long as you keep the cup, and the soda is refillable for one time. The employees are pretty lenient when it comes to samples, so if you're not too sure what you want, feel free to just ask them for one. Again, I like the fact that it's fast food. The line is usually very short, and the food usually comes out in less than 5 minutes. If you're around the food court, Chicken Now should definitely be an option for your next meal! read more

I was originally aiming to go to Jay Bird's Kitchen (upstairs by Uncle Tetsu) cuz I had wanted to try their fried chicken ever since they opened. However, at 15 minutes prior to their Yelp closing time, they told me that they were closing for the night because they ran out of fries. I only wanted chicken, but they still refused. So I made my way down to the food court and was happy to see that the staff at Chicken Now were still very welcoming. Their crispy chicken tenders really hit the spot....hot, plump, and juicy! And their mildly spicy house sauce recommendation was yummy too! Looking forward to visiting them again the next time I get a fried chicken craving. read more

Chicken Now is still good, but definitely not as good as it used to be. I remember the days when it used to be $5.66 and I would get this weekly, now it's $6.31 and I found myself craving this so I came here not too long ago! I always get the 4 piece chicken nugget meal which is supposedly for kids and I feel the box gets smaller every freakin time I come here. No problem, I still can't finish it anyway. The fries are a little bit more tasteless than I remember, and the chicken is not as moist as I remember as well. Not a problem I suppose, since it was still good anyway. I really enjoy their mild sauce! You can get a refill on the drink just one time. It's also relatively quick and a nice filling option in the food court. read more

Chicken Now - 4 piece chicken nugget kids meal - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

Since Chicken Now is so close to work, it's one of my stops for lunch break. I'm able to park, run in to the mall food court (close to Johnny Rockets), order chicken tenders, make sure the spicy sauce is in the order, run back to my car and get back to enjoy it in front of my computer. If I'm at the mall during meal time and I buy some Chicken Now, the tenders come out piping hot! SO GOOD! I know Chicken Now has a bunch of food other than their Chicken Tenders, but I always have a fear that it'll be dry or bland so I ONLY stick to the 10-Piece Tenders with the spicy sauce! Boyfriend says it's way too much fried chicken for one person. Perhaps he's right, after all, they aren't small or thin nuggets. He's just trying to steal my chicken! My favorite part of the meal is definitely the sauce. i know...I mentioned it a few times already, that's what makes the chicken taste so much better! Being that it's located in the food court, there is much competition especially since it's located very close to Chipotle (which even I prefer over CN). Therefore, lines usually aren't as long, and staff are much friendlier when they are trying to get your service I honestly think the price isn't bad. I mean, the pieces are pretty big, and majority of the time it's juicy and so yummy...(and there is awesome sauce)! If you don't want to wait for Chipotle, this is a great (less healthy) alternative! read more

Convenient place to grab a quick dinner before seeing a movie at the AMC. Shorter line than the Chipotle next door, and never tired this place before so took a gamble. Verdict: Winner winner chicken dinner. I got the grilled chicken breast combo, the chicken was the most tender and juicy (like dripping juice all over your hand) really blew away my expectations. I thought the chicken was tasty enough as is and didn't even use the many flavor sauces that was offered, though the honey mustard was delicious with the french fries. The fries were extra crispy, it seemed like it was coated in light batter for that extra level crunch. I don't know how they make fries like this but wish all fast-food places would have this option. Service was fast and with plenty of seating available in the food court, a better option than Sbarro and faster than Chipotle. Would eat here again! read more

Chicken tenders made of chicken breast. Tried with mild sauce and honey mustard Cesar. Both taste ok only read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

Everyone is very nice here i always loved this place i dont eat it often but when im around or at the mall i stop in and grab some and they have AMAZING food ! With that being said they could cook their food a little longer the meat is always cooked to the bare minimum even if i ask for it crispy which is really annoying to me. The fries are so good and the bread is okay but nonetheless i do love this place just would prefer cruspier chicken read more

I didn't have any expectations, but this place was a waste of time. After being ignored for 3 minutes by the two young female cashiers at the front, one of them finally had the sense to take my order. They took my order wrong and I had to come back and order a new meal. No hard feelings since they dealt with the issue. Although, I don't know what they did with the wrong order since they brought it back to the kitchen. I'm not coming back because I would rather eat Chick Fil-A. read more

Recently, two of my co-workers have been raving about Chicken Now. They were comparing it to Chick-Fil-A, which I've liked a lot since I was a child, so I became very curious. Besides having heard of the restaurant because I happen to work in the city, and seen them whenever I walk by the food court, other than that, I know nothing about it. So I checked it out on Yelp first before giving it a try since I happen to be at the mall. Lunch time, no wait - I guess it is a Wednesday. Placed my order, paid, and before I even finished signing the credit card slip, the cashier said my order was ready. How they managed to get my order ready in less than a minute - or maybe two - I have no idea. Fries didn't look as good in person as it did on the photos posted by other Yelpers. From the pictures they look like they would be really good. But, my fries didn't look as good, so I guess that's why they didn't taste as good as I expected. But, the chicken tenders were surprisingly very tender and juicy. The spicy sauce that I asked for was pretty good too. I would definitely come back again. read more

Chicken Now - 4-piece tender combo meal - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

Love the chicken. More importantly, the sauce! Chicken now does what other places dont do and that is give you enough dipping sauces that chik fila or raising canes dont. Id love to see more spots open around the area. read more

Whenever I go to the mall, I usually get hungry and this place is always on the list of places I would eat at. I always order the 4 piece chicken tender box which comes with a drink, plenty of fries, and bread. This combo is a really good deal because it only cost about 10 dollars. The meal also comes with sauce which goes really well with everything. The fries and chicken are always crispy and they are super flavorful. This meal is worth it and it never disappoints. read more

Awesome food and service!! Loved it! I'm usually not a fan of fried food (for health reasons) but this is my one guilty pleasure! Love the Texas toast sandwich with bacon and fried chicken tenders. It goes perfectly with their dressing (comes on the side) and a cold glass of Diet Coke! I can't go there too often but I will for sure stop by the next time I want to stress eat read more

Very Very BAD attitude and BAD service. I together with two of my friends went to Arcadia Mall today. We bought two combo and chicken nuggets at Chicken Now at the foot court. And we found an item inside one of the nuggets similar to a hook which looks like a toothpick. The manager there didn't even feel sorry for us and kept saying it was a kind of herbs. We all know it was not, because that item stabbed into my mouth and very very dangerous, I can't imagine what would happen if I swallowed. We went to the customer service and filed a claim. However, the manager threw away the nuggets and refused to give us back as proof. We are going to suit them for sure, report this to the LA county health department. Food like this and service like this should not get the business license read more

Chicken Now - Fast Food Near Me - Arcadia, California

I was struggling making an order from Post Mates and the girl helping me, Joanna, was such a trooper. Very embarrassing for me but I'm glad she was nice about it. Thank you! read more