I'll be honest, I have not been back to this location since the Mom's Touch debacle had ended some time back. Prior to the Mom's Touch, the restaurant was a nice family run styled, Korean burger place, which had some fantastic bulgogi burgers. So to my surprise, it was very disappointing it had turned into a soulless Korean chicken franchise, that always ran out of food within a couple hours of opening, and had terrible service where nobody appeared to care.
But I have some great news for all of you. This prime location in the downtown Concord has now turned back to a nice, close-knit, family run styled restaurant.
Just a short walk away from the Brendan theater, it's conveniently located for movie goers, as well as the typical Los Todos frequenters who are there for events, such as farmers markets, and other activities. Parking might be an issue depending on the time of day you are visiting the location, so make sure to account for that. Luckily there is a parking structure right behind the building, also many other lots around the area, so you will have options while searching.
The decor of the place has not changed much since its previous form, and looks pretty much the same, with some minor adjustments to the signage hanging up on the walls, and what not. Cleanish, with the occasional uncleaned table, but it's practically a fast food restaurant, so it's more or less a given as the staff seem more than busy behind the counter, and never saw anybody actually come out to clean the tables off. Okay amount of seating both inside, and out.
The menu has basically stayed the same as before; fried chicken, and lots of it. It still has the bulgogi burger on the menu. There are just a few sides, fries, onion rings, and cheese sticks. A bit of a warning, if you're visiting here expecting to get a salad or something, this isn't the place for it, as their menu is very straight forward just chicken, with a small side of beef. They have a handful of meal options, so if you want a meal with a side of fries and drink to go along with your burger, they have you covered. Price wise, everything is basically on par in regards to the portions they provide you with here. A thing to note, they do have a sign that informs the customer it takes 15 minutes to make their food, so if you're in a rush, this might not be the best place to be to just pop in and grab a bite quickly. However, they are accurate with their times, as I got my order right around the 15 minute mark, so at least they're honest.
Let's take a look at the food now. Even though I had a craving for the drumsticks, when I got there, it was more or less the last thing on my mind, since there were so many other options I wanted to try out, so next time. What I did have was the chicken with cheese burger, the chicken strips, and the popcorn chicken. The chicken with cheese burger was nicely done, with the chicken well fried, meaty, and crispy. The inside had lots of fresh veggies to pair with it, and the sauce underneath was yummy, and worked well with the rest of the burger. Satisfying. The chicken strips were also nice, but compared to the other two, may have been fried a bit too much, as it had a touch of dry to it compared to the other meats I had. The popcorn chicken were indeed little bites of delish, and were tender, and fried well. The sauce station is important for all of you to be aware of, as it will certainly add some layers and flavor to your strips, popcorn, or the other fried foods that may accompany your meal. Might even want to dabble a bit on your burger, but to be honest, probably not needed.
I'm happy to see Fresh Tray has revived this spot again, and providing great food, at a decent price. If you want scrumptious fried chicken, and have some time on your hands, this is a great place to help fulfill that craving. Just be aware that there will be a wait, even if they aren't as busy, but for fried chicken lovers, it's more than likely worth the wait. read more