Dang Hot 89 is an Asian-owned Nashville hot chicken food truck, and it easily takes the spot for the best Nashville hot chicken and fried chicken sandwich I've had in Austin. Nothing else really comes close. The chicken is excellent, but the fries deserve a special mention, they're perfectly crispy and coated in a cheesy, spiced seasoning that's completely unique and insanely good. I've never had fries like these before. There's plenty of parking, and the area is usually quiet unless the nearby brewery has live music. The owners seem nice as well. Seating isn't great, so I usually end up eating in my car, but it's absolutely worth it. HIGHLY recommend if you're a fried chicken fan. read more

Dang Hot 89 - Bad photo again but best chicken sandwich I had in Austin hands down. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I tried the chicken boneless sandwich medium which came with fries and the chicken tenders mild. The chicken itself is very juicy and tender. Most of the flavor is on the outside though and because the chicken is so juicy and big the crust falls off. The chicken sand which is HUGE. There is so much meat and the ratio seems really off. The bread gets really soggy fast but the coleslaw and pickles are a nice addition. The flavors are really solid. The medium is the perfect spice for me. The tenders are okay, since I got mild it wasn't really flavorful and the dang sauce isn't very flavorful either. Food was made to order because it was HOT. The brewery area is very cute and fun but the parking situation is not great. read more

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Last time I went here, I was turned away since the owner was overwhelmed with too many orders. Thankfully I got to try it this time! They make their food to order bc our food was STEAMING. The chicken sandwich was a behemoth of a sandwich. I could barely bite it, but worth the $15! The bun was extremely soft, but the ratio of chicken to bun was a little off. Their pickles are sweet which is ideal with that level of heat. I got the hot which was perfect for me. The fries are amazing tbh, even after sitting in the fridge, they had a great flavor and texture somehow. I wish they put more sauce which is probably my personal preference haha It was a good meal overall, but not my favorite fried chicken spot. The burger with curry sauce WAS SO GOOOOD!! If i came back, I would get that. Smash burger patty with a pillowy bun - delish! read more

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I had been really looking forward to trying this place after hearing so much about it and seeing all the positive reviews on Yelp and Google. Unfortunately, the experience fell flat. The service was disappointing--staff seemed unfriendly and visibly annoyed when we asked questions or made simple requests. The chicken itself didn't live up to the hype. It was just average--bland, fried chicken that lacked flavor. Even the Dang sauce didn't stand out. On the bright side, the location is convenient, right next to a beer bar with plenty of seating, and it's pet-friendly, which is a plus if you're bringing your fur babies. read more

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Wow the flavor on the chicken is spicy and rich and so very addictive. I don't know what magic dust they put on it! The chicken was tender and the outside was crispy and mouthwatering. Really good texture. Very delicious, we made a big order for a group and they were efficient and got the order correct. Thank you! read more

NOT JUST THE NAME! The food here is truly hot, so get ready to grab a beer to go with your meal. Ordered the chicken (level 2 - med) and the spicy&cheesy fries with a side of signature sauce plus ranch. YUM but even the fries aren't kidding with some spice. Flavors were great, sauces were a cooling accompaniment, and it's a perfect truck for a beer garden! Glad I got to try this place finally, but even being a "fan of some decent spice levels", I may have to stick to the JUST cheesy fries next time! read more

Dang Hot 89 - Spicy cheesy fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is probably the best hot chicken in the ATX are. It is a truck located by a brewery and usually we eat in our car when ordering here. The chicken is so so juicy and flavorful, and of course spicy! I do believe they have updated ownership but still as consistent as before that. We like or to order ahead as they cook to order so it can take a while for your order to be ready! But that just ensures a hot delicious meal at pickup :). read more

SERVICE/AMBIANCE: Dang Hot 89 is a food truck. There is plenty of parking, but there's no actual seating. There is an adjacent bar where you can sit and eat the food. It took around 25 minutes for the food to come. FOOD: I ordered the spicy bone-in fried chicken and my friend ordered the mild fried chicken sandwich. The flavor was good, but it was a bit greasy. In addition, most of the flavor was in the skin rather than the actual meat. I feel bad for giving restaurants a low rating, but it would be remiss if I left this part out. We both felt sick when we got home. I had abdominal cramping and diarrhea and my friend threw up. read more

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I've tried the top Nashville hot chicken spots in Austin and this one takes the cake, BY FAR. I was doubtful at first (how good can fried chicken be), but I quickly became a believer. This chicken is fried fresh, the breading is beautifully done with amazing crisp and mouthwatering hot chicken spices. I love the homemade dipping sauce and the coleslaw. I ordered medium spice which I thought was a good level for me. Be patient as they have a small team. I recommend ordering ahead. On the table : - bone-in chicken (thighs, drumsticks, wings) $14.89 - fried chicken sandwich (comes with fries) $13.89 read more

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We ordered to go just in case because we order about 40 minutes before closing but arrived in time to hang out on the Celis patio and eat our food! Service was quick and super friendly! Food is amazing - I think the medium 3 chicken tenders are the star! My fiancée got the hot 3 wing combo and he was definitely feeling the heat lol but the chicken tenders are perfectly breaded, sauced and the size is insane!! We probably could've shared an entree because we definitely took some home. The coleslaw is delicious and the dang dip is so good. We got the cheesy fries which were perfect side to spicy chicken lol Overall we loved everything!! Highly recommend this place for fried chicken!! read more

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Nut allergy friendly: I didn't ask but everything I had was good. Dang Hot 89 is a little gem of a food truck in a park of other food trucks that, if you sit and watch closely, always has people walking up to it. If you try it, you'll understand why. It is definitely a candidate for the best Nashville hot chicken in Austin. I had the Hot version of the chicken sandwich, which I didn't find to be that spicy despite it being the second from the top tier. I really appreciated that it came with fries, though you do have to order sauce separately. For the value, you get a nice serving of crispy fries and an absolutely massive sandwich. It's a real bang for your buck since the chicken is also crispy, juicy, and flavorful. The little touch of pickle and cole slaw is enough that the bread stays intact and doesn't interfere with the spices of the hot chicken. Other chicken sandwiches get soggy and messy, but this one somehow keeps it together. Overall, solid at a great price point. As this truck is a one-man show, ordering near closing time or during peak lunch hours may lead to wait times of up to an hour. Order early! read more

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Literally my favorite hot chicken and fries spot in Austin and I was recently informed they relocated to SA :(

Their fried chicken game is strong. The spice levels seem pretty well calibrated with other Nashville-style hot chicken restaurants. If you're getting a sandwich, I recommend the Boneless Chicken Sandwich over the Tender Sandwich. Order in advance on the website. They can sell out on some days and other days may only have one person working both the kitchen and cash register, so things can get backed up. The fries are really the star. If you like crispy crinkle cut fries, this place is for you. And don't forget to order a side of their dang dip ($1.50 extra at the time of this review). Outdoor seating at wooden tables under a canopy of trees. read more

Dang Hot 89 - Tender sandwich Medium spicy. I think the Bonesless Chicken Sandwich was better between the two. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

We live down the road and stop by this area sometimes for coffee and plants. So we are thrilled that this delicious food truck has been added to the neighborhood!! Stopped by a few weekends ago for the chicken tender sandwich. Food took a minute to get to us. But it was worth it!! Got the mild or medium and my mouth was tingling by the time I reached the bottom of the plate. Which was nothing compared to my friends, who went with the D1 chicken, dang hot (hottest level) and were blowing their noses the whole time! Their food came with an orange sauce similar to Cane's sauce, also good. As others mentioned, we too saw a couple items on the menu that had already run out by late afternoon. But this place is worth a visit! For sure plan ahead and set aside some extra time when you stop by. The one man working and running the whole truck is so sweet, he made sure to ask us how the food was and if we needed anything else. For me, this energy is everything. Support this local chicken spot!! read more

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The main takeaway here is that their QR code menu/ordering site is apparently not always up to date with in stock/out of stock items and the people working will not just offer that information to customers standing outside their truck. However, some items need to be ordered through the DoorDash app. We came here last Sunday as our first time and stood outside the truck for a few minutes going over their menu and figuring out our order. We then walked up to the window waiting for them to open it to take our order. One of the people working there was directly facing us right on the window for a couple of minutes and not opening up, so I looked around and saw the sign that says to order using their QR code. At that point I thought it would have been nice for them to open up to let us know but I totally understand if they're busy and might get a lot of people missing the QR code sign. When we opened their QR menu we saw the tenders and the tender sandwich were not available. These were the items we wanted, but since we were already there and hungry we pivoted to the boneless thighs and cheesy powder fries. When we picked up the food, my husband mentioned the tenders to the worker and was told that the QR menu is not working well and tenders need to be ordered through the DoorDash app. I was frustrated they didn't offer this information when they refused to open their window while we were standing outside trying to grab their attention. The DoorDash ordering wasn't posted anywhere visible in the truck, and we followed the only sign they had posted about using their QR ordering site. When the food came out, we tried eating the boneless thighs but it was half breading, half thigh. I would not recommend ordering these. Frustrated, we put in another order, now through DoorDash, for tenders. The tenders were pretty good, I did enjoy them. I will agree with other reviewers that the flavor is in the breading, not the actual meat. The total spent for this meal was $60.15 not including tip, which I felt was steep for the experience we got. I totally understand that sometimes restaurants have bad days, but I feel priced out of giving them another shot all things considered, so I won't be going back. read more

Dang Hot 89 - Tenders - these were good. I recommend getting these over the boneless thighs. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Some of the juiciest and most tender spicy fried chicken I've ever had. We ordered Hot (spicy level) thighs, we ate as soon as we got them. Very crunchy breading, not very thick. I think next time we may get medium since I'm not super into spicy powder. It was not very oily, which is a huge plus. Would recommend! read more

I've been hearing rave reviews about Dang Hot 89 for a while and I had to try it after they moved closer to me! Its new location at Celis Brewery makes it the perfect spot to enjoy a cold beer while waiting for your food. I placed a mobile order online and headed to pick it up after 20 minutes. I highly recommend ordering online to see which items are available, and wait times can be up to 30 minutes. The owner was incredibly friendly, letting me know my order was being packed while we chatted about their recent relocation change, and how some customers were unaware of the move due to an outdated Google listing. I ordered the Bone in chicken, spicy level hot. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with a perfect balance of heat and flavor! It reheated nicely in the air fryer the next day. Will be back to try their sandwich and tenders! read more

Dang Hot 89 - Bone in chicken: 1 wing, 1 thigh, 1 drumstick with dang sauce and coleslaw - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

So I've heard amazing things about this food truck and I finally got a chance to check it out! Per everyone's recommendations, I ordered ahead online to avoid a long wait time/sellout. Thankfully, pickup was seamless and my order was actually ready a bit early! I decided to go with the boneless chicken sandwich at the hot spice level! It was definitely VERY spicy and absolutely DELICIOUS! The fries were great as well! Perfectly salted, crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Everything was so fresh and flavorful! I took a star off because I didn't love the bun. It was solid, but I think a Martin's potato roll or a brioche bun would've really taken it over the edge, but that's just a personal preference. Overall, fantastic chicken sandwich, definitely one you should try when in the area! read more

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oh my god the heat on the medium really creeps up on you, but it's so good!! definitely order an extra ranch :) this meal is so filling!!! i also totally forgot to order fries haha totally something to share with someone because i regret having three tenders to myself!! i'm sooo full halp me read more

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Whenever I'm in Cedar Park, I always take the opportunity to try a new restaurant. I've hard about this Nashville hot chicken spot, so I decided to give it a go. I ordered pickup for noon, arrived at noon, just as the owner (I believe) was finishing packing up my order, nice and fresh! Fried Chicken - excellent flavor. Spicy crispy skin, very juicy chicken. I don't eat much meat these days though, and I found myself struggling to finish since everything was so heavy. Cole Slaw - Refreshing, the perfect combo with the chicken. I think I would've liked the chicken sandwich with the coleslaw on it. Cheesy Fries - The fries were crispy and fresh, but I was not a fan of the cheese. It's kind of like if you sprinkled cheeto powder onto some good fries. I probably would've preferred just the normal fries, or if they could add some heat to the fries, it would go well with the dipping sauces. Overall, a great addition to the fried chicken scene! read more

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Some of the best fried chicken in Austin coming out of this food truck. The Thai owners know how to brine and fry chicken. It is juicy, crispy, delicious. We ordered the medium and spicy but was hard to distinguish them honestly. Not too spicy. The chicken is well cooled but not dry which is hard to do. The cheese fries taste like they are dipped in cheetos dust and the fries are again cooked well done which is the way a fry is meant to be! The owners are awesome and friendly! read more

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Okay, so this is a spot that deserves as many compliments as possible. I went with a friend and we opted to split an order of Tenders and Fries. The service has been extremely great. I am not a fan of sauces or coleslaw, I like my spice to be on the food itself. The service was incredibly friendly and gave me an extra tender when I asked for no sauces or slaw. Next, the portion sizes were incredibly generous, the tenders were *wonderfully* huge and filled me up having not eaten all day. The fries are perfectly crispy, the cheese and spices were incredible, and everything tasted fresh as could be. I want everyone to try this place it is a spice head paradise, it burns but the moment I had some water I was relaxed and the burn faded rapidly. This was at their 'hot' spice level. If you've been to T22 here in Austin, this is *better* than their food, pricing is competitive, the food is delightful, and for a simple little trailer in a parking lot? It's a find. Go here, go eat at Dang Hot 89, they need to succeed. read more

Dang hot is great! We held off trying it since my wife doesn't like spicy food, but we tried it and they have non spicy options which was great. The chicken itself was terrific! Really well cooked, super flavorful, we definitely get the hype about this place! read more

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Best Nashville hot chicken in the country! I'll die on that hill. The owner is a great person and you can tell they put a lot of love in the food they make! read more

Dang Hot 89 - Tender sandwich EXTRA dang hot - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really great Fried Chicken and crispy Fries. Lots of parking. Went at 230pm on a Friday and it wasn't a long wait. read more

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tldr; dont go out of your way. tumble22 is better in taste, value, & selection. - taste: fairly bland, while still quite hot (got the 3rd level, "Hot"). similar to an asian chili oil. even the hot dipping sauce didnt have much flavor. they should offer a honey mustard. only other choice is ranch. - value: decent size pieces of chicken, but only one dipping sauce. an extra one costs a couple bucks more, and one isnt enough. also would be nice to have a 2nd kind to vary the taste up. - ordering: done by scanning phone. text when ready. i suppose being outside a brewery, this might be the best way to handle a bunch of drunk people. they didnt speak great english when i had a question, so maybe thats another reason why. - directions: google maps takes you to brewery. its actually in the overflow lot, one driveway more to the East. -- parking: dirt lot, many large potholes. if you have a nice car, or recently washed, dont park in the overflow. read more

Dang Hot 89 has some of the best spicy crispy chicken sandwiches in Austin! The chicken is super juicy with the perfect crunch, and the spice levels let you go as mild or as spicy as you want. Highly recommend! read more

Hands down my favorite fried chicken place. I got the dang hot combo in medium and D2 tenders. These two together was enough food to feed 3 adults and a toddler with leftovers. The portions are HUGE. I ordered to go and it still remained crispy when I arrived at home. The chicken is super crunchy and moist. I got medium spice as some in my party cannot handle spice. Medium spice has a subtle kick but very good flavor. Also got mild tenders and those were good too! Very flavorful, moist and not too much batter. The owners are super nice, service was 10/10. It's a little hard to find as in it's a darker area, but outside of that, no complaints at all. Can't wait to come back! read more

Dang Hot 89 - Dang hot + D2 Tender - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came around 12:45 on Saturday. Owner was friendly but told us that he had an overwhelming amount of online orders and couldn't take any more orders for another 30 minutes and then he would shut down for lunch and return @4:30 We had originally come for Pink Flamingo (plant store on site) so we shopped and then he took the order. Sold out of bone-in chicken so just got the tenders - Medium. Breading was perfect and this is easily some of the best fried chicken tenders in Austin. Better than Tumble22 but not Gus's. Bone-in TBD and will do HOT next time. Cole-slaw and sauce was great. The owner knew we were waiting and hooked it up with extra chicken They were sold out/busy for a reason & it seems like he may have a nice problem on his hand that will easily be fixed with an extra hand or 2. Will be back for bone-in one of these days and update My only con is $13 for 3 tenders with no side* read more

Dang Hot 89 - Chicken Tenders - Medium - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best hot chicken in Austin! Fresh chicken, great flavor, not greasy. Great people and service. Can't wait to go back!

The fried chicken is soooo good. Please keep in mind that it's typically 1 or 2 people working so the wait time might be long. I think we waited close to an hour but it was a nice day out and there's other food trucks in the same lot, so we got a drink and some tacos while we waited. I got the sandwich which comes with friends and my husband got tenders. The portion sizes are huge! The chicken is breaded so well and each bite is juicy with the perfect amount of crisp. The sauce that it's coated in is so flavorful without it being too salty. I'm also usually not a coleslaw person, but this was delicious and was a nice contrast to the spicy chicken. It is messy to eat fyi, so either bring some wet wipes or eat it with a fork and knife lol. The fries were also amazing, thick and crispy. It's located in a nice little lot with a few tables and some shade. Highly recommend ordering for pickup if you don't want to wait 30+ minutes but the food is worth it! read more

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I only tried the fries and they are the best fries I've had in Austin so far. I intend to go back and try the chicken

We randomly found this place on our way to get coffee from the Bittersweet Galaxy truck on the same lot and have since fallen in love with it. We got the Tender Sandwich which was super delicious! The fries are absolutely amazing and the chicken truly is very tender. The staff has been kind and attentive and the price is reasonable. The outside seating area in front of the food truck offers a lot of space and would be great for groups with kids and dogs. The cute pink plant shop and other food and coffee trucks on the lot make the location even greater. read more

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The area for one is so cute. Great seating and under shade, so perfect when it gets hot. Their food was cooked perfectly, customer service was excellent. It was my first time here and I will definitely be going back! I also recommend going over Chaba to grab a mango sticky rice for dessert read more

Absolutely incredible service and food! This is hands down the best fried chicken we have had in our lives and that means a lot because we came from Washington DC and they had incredible fried chicken. This tops them all! The service is incredible and he works so hard, if you want hotter than dang hot just ask him and he will whip it together for you, it can get really hot! The fries have the perfect crisp and if you like cheese the cheddar fried tastes like Cheetos. Both the ranch and dang sauce are incredible, by far my favorite spot to eat! read more

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We ordered the spicy/cheesy fries, the chicken sandwich (Hot) and the 3 pieces (Dang Hot), with a bottle of lemonade for a take-home lunch on our day off. The chicken was pretty tender, but there wasn't much flavor beyond the chicken itself - I've had more flavor profile from KFC spices before. While the chicken itself was tender, the breading seemed to be pretty dry and covered in more of a dry rub. I prefer places like Tumble 22, where the bun itself has soaked up just the right amount of oil/spice from the juiciness. For ordering Hot and Dang Hot, we found the spice level to be pretty mild. The fries were good, and they actually seemed a tad bit spicier than the chicken, but still fairly mild/medium level there. We were also surprised they chose to staple the large brown bag of hot food with our cold lemonade inside. When we got home, we discovered it was a can, and not a bottle as the pictures advertised. Curious if this was intentional concealment, felt a little ick. Might go back after time, and if convenient, but not a place I'd go out of my way to return to. read more

My wife and I both got the boneless sandwiches and they were really good! We will definitely be going back!

The chicken was moist and tender, but the breading was the best part. Super crispy and flavorful and had a great amount of spice. I got medium spice level since this is my first and that was surprisingly spicier than I expected. I've had the Dang Hot at T22, and I'd say the medium here is around that level or slightly more. Personally it was probably just the right amount of spiciness. Sauce-wise, I thought that it was pretty well coated, but definitely not dripping. They served it on top of some Texas toast, and there was some sauce on the bread, but it wasn't soggy. I actually like it better this way, but that's just personal preference. Excellent meal all around and the people were super nice. I went on a weekday around noon, but there was still a 20 min wait because the cook it fresh. Next time I might try ordering ahead to save on time, but I'll definitely be back to try out the chicken sandwich. read more

Dang Hot 89 - Bone In Fried Chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

The best Nashville hot chicken in Austin! I got the dang hot chicken sandwich and my boyfriend got the medium bone in 3 piece. We had to wait about 30 minutes for the food since it's made to order but it was definitely worth it. Everything came out fresh and hot. The chicken was very flavorful, juicy, and tender. It looks like the owner does all the cooking by himself, he was very friendly and gave us a few recommendations. Highly recommend trying this place. We will definitely be back! read more

The food is VERY good. I ordered the wings with fries and got spice level hot. The spice level was just the right amount of heat to where you can get the spice but still enjoy the food. Fries were very good and crispy as well. I believe it is cooked to order so you will have to wait for the food but perk of that is that the food comes out hot and fresh so definitely worth the wait! I would definitely come back!! read more

Dang Hot 89 - Fries with ranch - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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