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    Dang Hot 89

    4.6 (43 reviews)
    Open 7:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
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    Bad photo again but best chicken sandwich I had in Austin hands down.
    Joshua P.

    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.

    Spicy cheesy fries
    Karson S.

    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!

    Fried Chicken
    Naomi S.

    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.

    Fried chicken sandwich.
    Karen Q.

    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

    Cheesy fries
    Michelle V.

    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!!

    Hot chicken sandwich
    David P.

    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!

    Tender sandwich Medium spicy.  I think the Bonesless Chicken Sandwich was better between the two.
    Edward G.

    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.

    D1 bone-in chicken, dang hot
    Marisa P.

    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!!

    Tenders - these were good. I recommend getting these over the boneless thighs.

    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.

    Bone in chicken: 1 wing, 1 thigh, 1 drumstick with dang sauce and coleslaw
    Lisa K.

    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!

    Boneless Chicken Sandwich - Spice Level Hot
    Lydia O.

    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!

    D1 Bone In
    Steven L.

    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!

    Jay L.

    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!

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

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

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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

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

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