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    4.4 (552 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:30 PM

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    Take their "open" with a grain of salt--make backup plans
    Belinda T.

    I suppose I'll be hunting for other fish sandwiches in LA. Second time here, 0 for 2 on fish. Today we stopped by around 12:30 (they open at noon)... aaaand they're closed? Open on Google, open on Yelp, no notice on any of these platforms or Instagram unless all they did was post a now-expired story which isn't very helpful. There's some vague post saying something to the effect of: great news, they aren't closing and are opening a new location! Is this instead of the Silver Lake one? In addition to? It takes literally less than a minute for the business owner to change Google business hours to CLOSED--I do this for my workplace--which is significantly less than what potential customers spend driving here. Another guy and his family might've come up from Riverside to a closed door. Hopefully they actually live here and weren't in LA just for this!

    Szechuan Hot Chicken Sando
    Akari Y.

    Let me start off with how this rating does not reflect the fish sando!! The chicken sandwich coming from a chicken sandwich place, it was not great. Breaded very heavily where my first bite was crunching of the batter. Overall the sandwich was ok... It wasn't that special. It wasn't very juicy either. Now, let me talk about the fish sando.. It was the best fish sando i've ever had in my LIFE. yes, in my life. It was soooo juicy and the tartar sauce really complimented the sandwich. I will come back for the fish sando when i'm back in LA. It was so good!!!

    Alfie E.

    Daybird is one of my favorite spots to get a fried chicken sandwich because of the spices they use in the batter. The chicken breast is not only perfectly crunchy and seasoned but it is way bigger than the bun. I joke saying that the bun is a handle for the chicken breast. The spices go great with the sweet Asian slaw. The fries are also very good- perfect crisp. The spot is small. There is only a counter on the wall to eat. Parking is available in the lot as well as their underground parking structure. Service is great. The guys behind the counter were very chill and friendly.

    Gleicyane G.

    I wasn't in the mood for fried chicken or fish sandwiches, but I'm glad my husband persisted (this one time only lol). I loved it. The chicken Sando was delicious. But the fish sandwich was amazing. My favorite. The fish was excellent but the sauce was the best. It really brought everything together. I want more.

    Hot Fish Sando
    Kianoosh C.

    Came to Daybird for lunch on Saturday to try their fish sandwich after seeing it all over TikTok for forever now. As a fan of the filet o fish, I was excited to try an elevated fish sandwich of similar design. The restaurant is a hot chicken place, but the fish sandwich remains on the menu even though it doesn't appear on the website or physical wall menu. The parking situation was a breeze, with loads of underground parking under the building. This was already a huge relief considering the typical experience when dining in LA. The restaurant was close to empty. I opted for the sandwich without caviar ($20), the addition of which would have added $60 to the price. I also got an order of fries. The sandwich was made right away and fried fresh. The fish stood out as incredibly large for a sandwich, and had a thick and very crispy batter. I wasn't aware that their fish can come seasoned like how they do their chicken, and the cashier recommended me mild which is what I did. The flavor of the mild seasoning was light but added a satisfying heat. The crunch was very good on the fish, and the tartar sauce was very flavorful and clearly high quality and made in-house. I will say that considering the size of the fish, the cheese gets somewhat lost flavor wise. The only other complaint I had was that the fish had a slightly fishy aroma even while frying, and the taste came through in the sandwich as well. It wasn't enough to ruin the taste or the texture much, but I'm sure the fish I had that day wasn't the most fresh. I could actually see how the caviar might fit into the sandwich flavor-wise, but for $60 I think it's definitely nowhere near necessary. If you like fish sandwiches, I'd say give it a shot. I thought it was worth the price/visit.

    Hot chicken sando

    Got the hot chicken sando and it was amazing. Same guys that run Trophies so you know it's a hit! Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. 10/10

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    Julieann M.

    My brother and I came here before the Dodger game. I love friend chicken and I love me a good sandwich. No lie- this is THE BEST fried chicken sandwich and fried cod sandwich I've ever had. My brother has been here before- he got the fried chicken sandwich with medium heat. It was the perfect heat for someone who likes spice. The pickles and potato salad were a delicious relief to the heat. I ordered the mild spiced cod sandwich. It was a good sense of heat- I'm glad I didn't go spicier. The service was friendly and quick. You order at the counter. The chicken and fish were FRIED TO PERFECTION. There's no seating or bathroom inside but you can stand and eat at the counter. I live in San Clemente but this will be my go to spot for when I'm headed to LA for a game.

    Fries
    Josh A.

    I have been seeing Daybird on Tiktok for years and finally got the chance to try it. Ordered it on UberEATS and it came super quick. Went with the Hot Chicken Sandwich, Fish Sandwich, and some fries. The Hot Chicken Sandwich was delicious. It had an asian twist with what tasted like Sichuan peppers which makes it standout from other places that sell hot chicken. The Fish sandwich was probably the best i've ever had. It's basically a gourmet version of a Filet O Fish in the best way possible. Definitely recommend Daybird!

    Szechuan Hot Chicken Sando and Fish Sando
    Melinda L.

    The fish sandwich was fresh, filling, and had a nice Asian twist with hints of five spice. The Szechuan fried chicken was flavorful, and you could definitely taste the fish sauce in the seasoning. Overall, both dishes were tasty and satisfying!

    Hot Chicken Sando
    Andrea G.

    Small restaurant, definitely more set up to grab and go. Workers were friendly and efficient. Sandos took about 10 minutes from ordering to completion. The chicken was crispy and delicious. The heat level for Hot was pleasantly belly warming. The slaw was crisp and a wonderful accompaniment for the hot chicken.

    Alex K.

    The sandwiches were fat af. The chicken sandwich was around $16 and fish $20. They were super fresh and crispy. Overall worth trying once around the area.

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    Ngoc T.

    This place is tiny and easy to miss, as there is only a chicken symbol on the billboard. It feels more like a fast-food joint because there are fewer than four seats, and most customers order to-go. In my opinion, they have the best Sichuan chicken sandwich; however, it is on the pricier side at $16 for the sandwich alone, without fries. I also tried the hot cod sandwich for $20, and the fish was fresh and packed with flavor, though I still prefer the chicken sandwich. The chicken is moist and juicy and the szechuan seasoning is flavorful. I wish they were open longer, as their hours are limited to 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and they are also closed on Tuesdays. If they extended their hours and lowered the price slightly, I would probably get this sandwich weekly. The seasoning in the chicken batter is addictive--I still crave it from time to time.

    Queena T.

    We came all the way to LA to have the sandwiches from Daybird. It was delicious. Definitely. Must try the chicken sando. And we also got the fish sandwiches. The prices are on the high side and parking is tight. Especially when it's busy. It's tough to get in and out of the parking lot. It's a place where you buy to go rather than stay and eat. There's no where to really sit due to the limited space. If it isn't busy then you can stand at the counter area to eat for a bit. It is delicious though. Must try. If we're in the area we'll be back for the sandwiches again

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    Ask the Community - Daybird

    What type of fish is used in the fried fish sandwich?

    If I'm not mistaken, I believe it's cod. But it's a big special cut piece. I'm not exaggerating when I said it was 3-4 inches thick. Maybe bigger.

    White meat or dark meat for the chicken sando?

    White meat, very juicy. Delicious!

    Are they all Spicy?

    No. You can order with no spice (just normal fried chicken), mild, medium, hot or super hot.

    Is there onsite dining?

    You just put your meal on a ledge or ground and eat.

    Does Daybird fry their chicken in peanut oil? Asking for allergy reasons

    Their website clearly states that all of their chicken is fried in rice bran oil.

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