I had the knockout shy guy today and the taste is great. Just enough waffle fries to dip and savor before moving on to the drumstick and thigh! I must mention that the receipt tally has a 4% employee wellness tax a meals tax and a Virginia state tax. That along with tip adds up to just under $20. It was all worth it‍ The shop vibe is relaxed with ESPN on tv. There are plenty of good places to sit too! read more

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Still a solid lunch spot in Rosslyn! I came with some coworkers and ended up trying out the Taj Ma-Hot sandwich combo. It was a hot, fresh, oozy, and delicious. I would probably rank the spicy level as somewhere between yellow and orange level. Their drinks (strawberry watermelon, blackberry lemonade, and passion fruit lemonade) were all good individually and mixed together! You can order with a staff member or at the tablet kiosk. They also have a rewards program (email after payment or stamp cards). There's plenty of seating inside and some seating outside too. It's a clean, spacious, and bright. The staff were nice and professional. I'd definitely come again if I'm in the area. read more

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Fast and friendly service. Great selection of wings and sandwiches, and the chance to customize the spice level to your liking. They also have a good selection of bottled beers as well. They have booths, tables, and high tops inside and an outdoor patio space too. Great for a fast casual stop and very reasonable prices. read more

Staff was friendly albeit in a bit of a frenzy with what looked like a lot of doordash and takeout orders. Walk up and order yourself on tablets at the front, input your name, get a number and take a seat. I got a chicken club sandwich with what was medium level spice, I guess? I didn't see a chart indicating spice levels and they were all cutsie names so went with what seemed like medium? It was a little spicy, definitely would get the next level higher. Chicken itself wasn't very warm, but was crispy - maybe that's by design since it was a 'club' style sandwich? Overall nice flavors, tasty sauce, crispy chicken (though a little dry and room temp), nice tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce. For 16 bucks I don't think I'd revisit unless someone really wanted to try it. read more

Hands-down one of the best hot chicken places I've ever had. The chicken is big, juicy, and the flavors are awesome. I initially went here because it was conveniently located nearby the metro stop. My first order was ordered online for pick-up and it was ready on time. The staff is super friendly! I got a tom yum corn salad and a chicken tender at the max level of heat, Flippin Hot. I made the terrible mistake of thinking, "How bad can the highest level actually be?" It is actually VERY spicy. I had to stop and eat the corn salad in between bites. Eventually I knew it was going to give me stomach issues when I was going to be out and about at museums so I stopped. However I knew the flavor of this was AMAZING. The breading also did a good job of sticking to the meat. I was impressed by how juicy and soft the chicken meat was. I came back the next day and ordered in-person so I can get individual flavors for chicken tenders. I don't like how the ordering portal online does not allow you to have any flavors besides the hot ones for individual chicken tenders. I got 3 tenders in the Korean Seoul King flavor, Hot Boy classic spice, and the Taj Ma-HOT curry flavor. The Seoul King flavor had a nice sweetness to it. The Taj Ma-HOT flavor was tasty but not outstanding. The Hot Boy classic flavor was a bit of a let-down because the flavor was a bit different from the Flippin Hot. The heat was turned down for sure, but I thought the spices and saltiness would still be the same. It wasn't. I think I need to go one level up next time and see what the in-between was. My combo came with toast, fries, and pickles. I wish the pickles were crunchier but that's all the complaints I have. I was so full after this. Overall, this is a very solid, hot chicken spot with a variety of choices, frequent diners, spacious, and clean facilities, and excellent staff. I wish we had locations in the West Coast! read more

I normally order from Ubereats but decided to drop in since I was in the area. As always, I never regret my decision to eat here because they have some of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the area. Service: I appreciate the cashier who took our order because she was friendly but the rest of the staff were pretty crappy and unfriendly and the person who brought my sandwich placed the wrong order in front of me and hesitated to speak. Looks like some training in guest services is needed! Facility: very cute spot, I love their decor and style! Food: the Hot Lola's sandwich with no heat was scrumptious! As always, the fried chicken is perfectly seasoned: crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside....the coleslaw is divine and the pickles adds an additional touch. The buns are always buttery but the ratio can become lost in the large servings of chicken and toppings BUT who's complaining?! Not me! That fried chicken is good enough to make me forget about anything lol Price: I would say that the price is very high for a fried chicken sandwich, $15 without a drink and fries and $19 with. I didn't care for the fries but I know that it's normally good. Overall, I probably wouldn't return to the location because the service wasn't that great, but, I may do another Ubereats order or try another location. read more

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I heard about this place on Instagram and thought I had to give it a shot. My wife and I walked in on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. We ordered and had a seat. This is where things took a turn for the worst. Since the place was empty I started watching how they prepared the food. I noticed that the gentleman that took our order had on clear gloves. I thought to myself they are trying to remain safe and healthy. Upon my review that gentleman proceeded to do the following this the same pair of gloves he had one Touch the screen on the register Touched the cash he received and gave back to customers Touched the cups Touched the doors on the back room Brought out boxes from the back room Touched to go bags Touched the fries that he pulled out of the bowl to place on your to go trays which he also touched. Touched the fries that fell in the floor to throw them away. I was immediately upset. I immediately walked over before he could touch my food and asked him to change gloves. I was not happy at all. I did stay to eat after I ensured he changed gloves before touching my food. The food was ok. The bread was good. I expected fried chicken on the club but I was wrong. No mention that they use turkey bacon instead of real bacon. Overall I was not impressed and highly disappointed. I've attached my receipt for the owner or manager to review the date and time to see the exact actions I am referring to above, I hope they get corrected immediately. read more

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I was in the area for work and decided to give this fried chicken spot a try. The reviews all recommended the Lola Chicken Sandwich, so I went with that and added waffle fries on the side. The sandwich buns were warm and buttery, and the slaw and pickles did a nice job of cutting through the richness of the fried chicken. I chose the OG heat level, but I think I could've gone up a notch. The combo was around $20, which is a bit on the pricey side, but for a spot in the heart of the city, it seemed fair. Since I came for an early weekday lunch, the place was pretty empty, and the lady behind the counter was friendly. I also used the bathroom, which required a key, so it was clean and well-maintained. Overall, I'd recommend checking this place out. read more

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Some of the best hot chicken sandwiches in the DMV - bar none! I've never had a food-gasm, but this gets me close. This is my first time at this location, and I have frequented the one in Ballston many times, and the quality does not change across locations. The fried chicken is huge and the chicken is incredibly juicy and tender. That along with the amazing waffle fries and it is like an elevated version of chick-fil-a in every single way. I order the 6 spicy which is halfway to the max and that is plenty spicy. I would warn people that the max spice is incredibly spicy and to be careful. On top of all that, this place is locally AAPI owned so #supportsmallbusiness. read more

Hot Lola’s - og hot sandwich and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Alright, at first glance this place seemed expensive and we weren't sure we would feel we got the best bang for our buck. We weren't sure pleasantly surprised! The portions are huge, the chicken was moist and flavorful, the waffle fries were hot and crispy! The woman the register was pleasant and overall we enjoyed our lunch! read more

My favorite fried chicken sandwich in DMV hands down. The miso honey is my favorite. The waffle fries are also incredible, always super crispy. read more

That honey butter chicken sandwich is absolutely everything . Loads of flavor even if you eat it cold ( don't judge me) it's just that good

my go to spot for fried chicken! I love the shy guy seasoning and the happy hour hot wings. I did see a rat last time i went but I'd still eat here again read more

I always enjoy the food here! The sandwiches are a spicy flavor blast, we got the curry sandwich and fries and the Seoul spice one. Both were insanely spicy but so delicious and flavorful. Waffle fries are okay and you have to pay extra for them, but we love having this option in the neighborhood! read more

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If you want that transcendent, mouth on fire, sweaty forehead and burning neck experience, this is the real deal for you! The spice level is from 1-10. My husband absolutely loves spicy food - like eating ghost peppers level - and ordered an 8. He was having the aforementioned throughout the meal and loved it. I took a bite of his and almost died. My 6 was perfect - enough spice level to make you aware but not scaldingly hot that I can't taste anything. I liked the breading to chicken ratio, and the chicken was juicy. We also opted for the Kimcheesy, which is a must! The sourness of the kimchi with the pickles and melted cheese definitely enhance the experience! The waffle fries are scrumptious too. Every piece was crispy and just-out-of-the-fryer warm without being greasy. I can't wait to return! read more

Hot Lola’s - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Hot Lola's Sando is my favorite hot fried chicken sandwich!! It has a unique fusion twist on the classic hot fried chicken sandwich by combining Nashville Hot and Schezuan flavors. I love their creative names for their 6 spice levels that range from Flipping Hot (hottest) to Not Hot (mildest). As someone who can handle spice, Get Lit is borderline too spicy for me so I usually opt for the OG Hot. If your spice tolerance is low, I'd recommend Shy Guy, which is still just as great. I love the chicken- huge, SO juicy, and crispy! Pairs well with their soft potato buns or their seasoned waffle fries. Their creamy coleslaw also balances the spice from the chicken (which helps a bit). At $12-$14, it's a great value. If you're not feeling up for a sandwich, I also highly recommend their tenders. Their waffle fries are also thick cut and crispy - perfect to munch on. Parking might be a bit hard in this area, but this location is near the Rosslyn metro. Service is okay, but there is plenty of seating area and is kept clean. read more

So good perfect takeout place - delicious food! Chicken is super crispy, fries are crisp, and sauce is soo good. Canes vibes but nicer imo!

I didn't know what I wanted, and I was looking around on maps and decided to go into hot Lola's and the woman working upfront was very helpful and the flavors, and spices are amazing in the chicken sandwich and the wings read more

Hot Lola’s - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Probably just had one of my favorite hot chicken sandwiches of all times. Find out why?! I live near Hot Lola and have always been eyeing it out because I love spicy food, I love spicy chicken sandwiches and I love putting my behind through flames and fire. So finally came the day when I went to Hot Lola's to try out their Chicken Sandwich on the spiciest level. This sandwich was a fiery, burning yet packed with tons of flavor treat. I enjoyed each and every bite of it. It was not too greasy and not too messy to eat. The buns were both covered with sesame seeds and they were delightful. The chicken was crisp and juicy. I also got the coleslaw which was fresh. Appropriately seasoned and not creamy or drenched in mayo. The place was clean and the staff was amazing. All in all Hot Lola gets a 4.7/5 from me. Do check this place out! read more

Hot Lola’s - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Chinese Sichuan x Nashville style chicken??? Say less. These chicken sandwiches have earned the number one spot in my personal spicy chicken sandwich rankings (dethroning Popeye's). All of the orders have the option of 6 different spice levels (2 of which aren't spicy at all). I ordered the Hot Lola's Sando with OG Hot, the third spiciest option, and it was perfect for me. There was a decent kick but I wasn't crying or sweating. These chicken sandwiches are perfectly crispy, tender, and juicy, and the Sichuan seasoning is very distinct and delicious. The OG Hot wasn't mala (numbing spice) but the flavor was definitely reminiscent of Sichuan cuisine. The pickles and slaw on the sandwich cut through the grease perfectly. My friend ordered waffle fries (came with Sriracha mayo) and the Kim-Cheezy, which comes with kimchi instead of pickles and I also loved that sandwich. Fair warning: it will be messy to eat so grab napkins!! The staff were very friendly and delivered the sandwich to wherever we chose to sit in the restaurant. It took ~5 min for the sandwiches to come out and they were definitely worth the wait. I plan on coming back to try out the miso honey butter sandwich! read more

Hot Lola’s - The seating area. There's a TV on the wall to the left. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Compared to the original Ballston Quarter location, this one is just as good! I got the Hot Lola's sando with my spice level right in the middle, which was just perfect because I know going any higher is torturous for me! Spice aside, it was flavorful and I could taste the Sichuan twist. This is massive piece of crispy chicken, a step up from your Chick-fil-A sandwich (which I still love). I happened to have ordered a side of toast, which served as a new bun underneath because the chicken is that large. Plenty of seating in this location. I had a later lunch around 2pm and there were a few customers inside. Service was fast at that time. Make sure to bring napkins to your table. The sandwich gets a bit messy! read more

Hot Lola’s - Hot Lola sando with toast - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Good service and tasty food. My sandwich, the Seoul King, was a bit too rich. They dip the friend chicken in the sauce but I think that they should let it drain more. It was just too much. I have tried about every hot chicken place in the DC area and I think that this is a 3.5-4 compared to others. I will come back to try it again. read more

Hot Lola’s - Seoul King - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This place just happened to be on my way walking around the neighborhood of the hotel, so I tried it. I was completely blown away. I'm fairly picky about hot chicken and this (I picked the second-lowest spiciness out of five levels) was superb, just enough spice and excellent other seasoning. My greatest surprise was the portion sizes, where were significantly larger than I anticipated, especially compared to other restaurants in the DC area. I thought four strips, which cost about the same as a similar size at a restaurant in the L.A. area, would be a little small but probably enough for dinner. The sides alone were almost enough to fill me up, and each chicken strip was about double the size I expected (compared to, for example, Raising Cane's, which is one of my favorites). It tasted so good that I manage to eat everything. I definitely recommend Hot Lola's, and particularly recommend avoiding the dinnertime rush, when everyone is getting food picked up for delivery and any tours in the area show up. Even with the crowding, though, all the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. read more

I was denied service because they do not accept cash. That is an automatic 1 star. Also, it just opened, and looks like the front door got ran thru. Hopefully they can convert into a real business and accept United States Tender, until then, 1 star read more

Hot Lola’s - The restaurant - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Patronize this place more than a few times. Told the dumb B* at the register no heat. Arrived home to a sandwich infused with HEAT! I could say more about the idiots working there... but yelp will delete my comments for sure. Hopefully within the next 4 years, there will be workers there who understand and comprehend English!! Never to return!!!! read more

The food was good ... once I was able to blot off whatever the suave was that was slathered on both sides of the bun. I've never been to this restaurant before and it was clearly stated on the menu that the sandwich came with slaw and pickles ... which I asked for them to hold. There was no mention of the sauce, so beware that it exists, and a whole lot of it. Restaurant: please list all items that come on or with an item on the menu. read more

Hot Lola’s - Aftermath of having to wipe whatever the the sauce was off the chicken. The bun was slathered so I didn't get to eat it as a sandwich. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I ordered hot Lola's from door dash while visiting dc staying in Arlington. sweet Jesus the flavors of the chicken are amazing. Szechuan peppers flavor the chicken so it has a peppery heat but not to spicy they have options of heat available. the waffle fries are not like Chick-fil-A they have lots of flavor and make a good wake up meal after a hangover lol. can't wait to visit the area again... Chick-fil-A could never!! read more

Hot Lola’s - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This may be the simplest 5 star review ever. * Korean inspired southern-style chicken. * Korean staff, friendly and authentic. * The hottest spice level is SERIOUSLY HOT!! They actually do it here! I had to convince them over their protests. It was a dry rub full of ghost pepper. Some sweat-panged minutes later as I finished the chicken, I decided the pain I would experience later (it hurt to pee! this happens! i looked it up and it takes SO MUCH CAPSAICIN) was worth the great food and heated experience. (Oh, you can get less than the top level. I would if I were anyone but me.) read more

Hot Lolas is a great option for the neighborhood and is halal (sign posted on outside of store). We've been here a few times and I can say the waffles fries are top notch. Probably my favorite fries in Arlington. This is one of the rare places where I like the chicken tenders better than the chicken sandwich. I think they use different spices for each dish. The service is always great and the food is usually top notch. The only thing I don't like is half the time I go there, I wind up being served pre-made chicken rather than to order. That said, the halal options are pretty limited in Rosslyn so I find myself going back to Hot LoLas again and again. read more

Best fried chicken sandwich in the DMV. Most fried chicken sandwiches go for the traditional Nashville hot flavor, but this sandwich brings something different to the table with its combination of house-made chili oil and Chinese Sichuan spices. Not sure if they use dark meat, but the chicken is always juicy and crispy AF. It's a hefty sandwich too, and coupled with their crispy waffle fries, you get a meal that'll leave you very satisfied. I also like how the sandwich spice level is very customizable (a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the most spicy). If you like spice, I recommend the OG Hot. I'm definitely going to be coming back. read more

Hot Lola’s - Hot Lola's Sandwich Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Thrilled to welcome another Hot Lola's location! Their fried chicken sandwiches are our go-to when we've had a long week and want a delicious carry-out meal. I usually go for one of their less spicy options but the spicier ones are on point as well. Their sandwich is stacked high with a huge piece of melt-in-your-mouth goodness. The breading adds a nice crunch without being overwhelming, and lets the chicken shine through. It's topped with slaw and pickles which add a slight herby kick (but you can get these on the side if you prefer). Don't. Skip. The. Fries. You know those waffle fries that have a slight kick to them that you just can't stop eating? Yep, these are an even better version of those-- probably my favorite fries in Arlington. read more

If you are a diehard fan of "burn your soul" spicy foods, this is the place. As a fried chicken fanatic, it wasn't a pleasant experience. The flavor was all over the place and your mouth got cut wounds from overcooked breading. Hot-Boy level gave me stomach cramps while my mouth suffered from a nasty aftertaste. Some part was hard to chew. The bun was too sweet to balance out the already sweet sauce. Service was poor. The staff was very friendly but we couldn't help noticing how dirty and unorganized the place was. If you wanted an open kitchen, please ensure to keep it neat. We placed two orders at the same time but one wasn't ready for 35 minutes and I had to wait another 5 minutes. We ended up with one room-temperature soggy sandwich along with a hot one. Must have been forgotten the order as the shop was almost empty. read more

Hot Lola’s - Photogenic - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

When I want a yummy lunch while at work, I walk down to get Hot Lola's. Best chicken around, and they are always super helpful and kind. I'll keep coming back as it's so good!! read more

Hot Lola’s - The Club - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Bottom line: Amazing Sichuan pepper-flavored fried chicken! The chicken is fried to order. It is juicy, crispy, and topped with your preferred level of spice. Employees are nice, place is clean, and plenty of seating! Go here! read more

Hot Lola’s - The Knock Out - OG spice level - quite spicy - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Big sandwiches, the Seoul King was stupid good but hot. Tenders were solid but if you're going here get a sandwich. Also the cheese fries were good but idk if worth the extra money. read more

I love hot Lola's! Prices have gone up since they opened years ago, but I think the sandwiches also got bigger. Everything on the sandwich blends together so well - slaw is so fresh and the spices taste unique. Employees are really nice as well. One tiny piece of critique - At the Rosslyn location, it did feel like the chicken was a little over-fried. In the picture, you can see that the color on the breading is a little too dark of a brown. Chicken is still very juicy (they use dark meat), but the breading turned out a little too crunchy for my tastes - from my recollection, the Ballston location is a little better. read more

Hot Lola’s - Hot Lola's Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

HOLY cow. I rarely review. I read reviews that said good, big portions...but I was still unprepared to be unable to finish three chicken strips. And why the hell is level 3/5 painfully HOT!? Less is more here, yet very yummy. read more

One of the only places in the area where you can leave feeling you got every penny's worth for your food. Stick to the medium heat ranges, the sandwich is too good to waste by tasting nothing but pepper extract. read more

This was a pretty good sandwich, the sauces were on point, and I'm not a huge sauce person, fries were seasoned and crispy, chicken was very flavorful and juicy, and also crispy, sandwich held together nicely, very solid option for hot chicken! Just a little more expensive than I think it should be. read more

Hot Lola’s - Taj Ma-Hot Meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great new addition to Rosslyn, and another winner from Kevin Tien. The hot chicken sandwich is juicy, crispy, and H-O-T. Waffle fries and sauce are also delicious, and a great fast casual option for lunch. read more