THE FOOD I still can't get over all the flavors the chicken I ordered mild chicken which still had a small kick and it was perfect. I also really loved the mac & cheese as well as the fries with the dipping sauce. I keep thinking about this meal! I have to come back to hotbox chicken and will definitely do it ! It's a gem of a restaurant in this neighborhood! THE SERVICE was on point! The owner gave me great service and greeted every customer on their way in. I know that his whole heart is invested in his restaurant and that really makes me want to come back and of course, because the food was amazing. I loved the laid-back environment and how peaceful it was to enjoy my meal at the restaurant read more

Hotbox Chicken - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

I've been wanting to try this spot, I did a pick up order so I'll keep it short and sweet. The cashier was friendly and she acknowledged me as soon as I walked in. The place needs some updating, but nothing looked disgusting. Food: I ordered the combo with a chicken tender and the sandwich and fries. Spice level: mild, don't judge me. The portion is great, the quality looked and tasted great and it was cooked very well; crispy but moist. What I was sadly disappointed with was the taste. Even though I didn't want too spicy, the chicken was overly covered with spice, what tasted like just paprika... and no salt. I couldn't even eat more than a few bites. Other than needing salt and having easy too much of the spice powder, the other components were pretty decent. Buns were crispy, slaw was good, fries were on point. Poor chicken brought this place down a star. Sad face. read more

Hotbox Chicken - I ate some of the fries, there were a lot more - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately the experience was terrible from start to finish. First, the bathroom was absolutely gross - dirty, poorly maintained, and honestly unacceptable for a restaurant. That alone set the tone. The tables were dirty, and there was dust everywhere, which made the whole space feel neglected and unhygienic. The food was severely under-seasoned, to the point where it tasted like it hadn't been seasoned at all. Everything came out bland and forgettable. While the front lady was nice, she clearly lacked a basic understanding of customer service. There were four people in our group, and when we asked for waters all around, we were given two waters. This seems like a small thing, but it reflects the overall lack of attentiveness and awareness. On top of all that, there was no music, the vibe was completely off, and the atmosphere felt mundane, dull, and not welcoming whatsoever. It didn't feel warm, lively, or enjoyable - just uncomfortable and forgettable.. read more

Stopped by for the first time and had a great experience. Friendly staff, fast service, and amazing chicken. I'll definitely be back! I highly recommend Hotbox Chicken. read more

They were incredibly rude to my mom who complained kindly and they snapped back at us saying how it wasn't hard to order the right thing. We had said we were going to pay the difference as well. So the comment was unnecessary. read more

My kids love this place!! They really enjoy the spicy chicken. I love that they have comfy booths and I enjoy the vibey playlist. Customer service is also good. read more

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Came here after Disney! The chicken was so good! I got the spicy HOT level and INHALED the spice on my first bite (10/10 do not recommend unless you want to nearly choke) the girl who took our order, I think she said her name was Evul, was super nice and welcoming. read more

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This isn't my first time having hotbox chicken but I finally got a chance to review it. The chicken is juicy and crunchy. I ordered their Shosho loaded fries. This comes with fries (obviously) Mac and cheese, chicken (your choice of hot level) and it's topped with their signature sauce. I can't speak about the service at their restaurant but the service for delivery was great. Everything was packaged nicely. The only negative I have is they didn't include napkins or cutlery but that might have been on my end for not adding it to the instructions so it's not a big deal for me. I was thinking the fries might be soggy upon arrival but they were actually in pretty good shape. Even the ones that weren't super crispy was ok because when you take a bite, you can't distinguish between the mac and the fries but you still get the crunch from the chicken. We also ordered the combo #3 (as you can see in my pics) and it looked great as well. I can't speak about the ambiance because again, I wasn't at their restaurant. One of these days, I will visit and update my review to let you guys know if the quality took a hit via delivery or if it's still the same. Either way, definitely worth a try if you like chicken, spicy or not. read more

Hotbox Chicken - Shosho Shosho's Loaded Fries - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Very helpful and kind staff. Called to inquire about my allergies and they were very thorough in informing me about their menu. They took their time to walk me through the dishes and their components. Restaurant itself is very clean and staff is wonderfully patient. Ambiance is relaxing also; appreciate how late they remain open. Will be back soon read more

3.5 Stars // Honestly I thought this was some wing stop wings type place but this looks more like a small business Canes. Great service, decent(?) food and price... but I got combo 1 and the burgers were bigger than expected BUT the buns were cold like it was taken out of the fridge. The chicken was super hot but I feel like cold buns really ruined it. There was also some signature sauce that was not that great either... very average. On the bright side, chicken was very moist read more

Hotbox Chicken - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

Visited on Saturday 4/11/26. The service was excellent. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and the gentleman behind the cash register helped us navigate the menu. The food was delicious. The chicken was great quality and cooked perfectly. The fries were seasoned well. The mac and cheese was scrumptious. Not too salty. Something to note is the mac and cheese is not baked. I know some people prefer that but I am not particular about it myself. We will definitely be back! read more

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Had been wanting to try this place for some time. Finally made it here. We had the chicken tenders with fries, they come with a wide variety of heat choices. The chicken tenders were large, juicy and cooked perfectly. No issues there. However. The spice flavoring could use a little improvement. They weren't bad at all, just not great. This would have given them 4 stars. However, the videos playing inside were not appropriate for people with children. They were pretty graphic. This isn't a dance club where you might expect these types of videos. That is the reason for the removal of one star, bringing the rating down to 3 stars. read more

Looks good but the loaded fries were so bland. It had thick cut fries that were soggy and it was loaded with sliced cabbages that did not do it justice. Even drenching in sauce didn't help this dish just made it more difficult to eat. The flavor was very bland and one note. The chicken tender itself was the only thing good here but I wouldn't come back at all. Service was awkward and the location was sketchy. read more

Hotbox Chicken - Hotbox Chicken Tender. It was flavorful but I think they can do better than 1 sliver of pickle - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

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The spice was nice. I got a combo 3 with medium & hot. The chicken was very tasty. My wife got the mild but said it was spicy. The chicken was freshly cooked when they brought it out. read more

Genuine customer service by the owner besan and his employee Han. Got to spin the wheel after following the instagram page, and won free ranch ‼. Had the slider combo #1 shared it with a coworker very filling each slide. Definitely best chicken spot in Anaheim for me will be coming back for that Mac and cheese chicken !!! read more

Hotbox Chicken - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

Came here as it looked really good on the yelp reviews but was disappointed. By first glance everything looked very dry sadly and nothing like the pictures but still gave it a go. I got combo #3 which comes with a slider, tender and fries. The bread on the slider was cold, and did not taste warmed up at all, the chicken was hot but had no flavor and was pretty dry as it seemed like they just added seasoning to it. The buns are also way bigger than the tender. The tender I got tasted like it was reheated or refried so it was a bit stale and chewy. The fries were the best part but they were just okay. They also have a sauce but nothing special just tastes like thousand island. Despite the food, customer service was great, the girl who attended us (9/14 around 6pm) was very nice and brought us out our food. read more

Hotbox Chicken - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

Excellent customer service great food, and great shift highly recommended I do recommend the OMG burger

First time ordering from hot box chicken, i got the dynamite loaded fries, has way too much coleslaw looks more like a salad, could use some cheese on the fries and more chicken read more

Hotbox Chicken - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

If you're a fan of halal food and a fan of chicken, come check this place out to get some solid protein. I was feeling hungry and wanted something relatively healthy and found this spot on yelp. Both items I got (the sandwich) and the combo box tasted great. If I had to choose one I would prefer the sandwich mainly cause I felt it had more flavor than the combo box. Both items, the chicken tasted great. The combo box, however, I wish the portion was a bit bigger. But in my case, one item was not enough to fill me up. So if you have a big appetite,I suggest getting 2 items cause they do take a while to make, especially the sandwich. All in all, I would recommend this place to another person to check out. read more

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This was my first time trying Hotbox out. I was searching for some chicken and fries and saw the reviews for this location. The young guy at the register was cool. Very clean and well maintained place. Now the food was very satisfying. I ordered the combo 3 and was enjoying every bite in addition the sauce that's given amped up the flavor. I will be return to them again to try some other combos that caught my attention. I do recommend them if you're looking for some good chicken and fries. read more

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Habibi's Hot Chicken is decent--definitely better than Dave's, as I think most hot chicken places are. However, the chicken could use more flavor; nothing about it stands out enough to make me want to go back. Also, you have to pay extra for all the sauces unless you order a combo. Even if you get a sandwich and fries, which is wack, at least one sauce should be included for free. read more

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Very good chicken sandwich and coleslaw! Beautiful, light and airy building, and good pricing!

I'm so lately obsessed with the Shosho's Loaded Fries! I was recommended this place from a friend. It is like my 5th time ordering it. The combination of the mac n cheese, fries, and chicken overall is perfect. Highly recommend. Also, it is halal. 10/10. read more

Hotbox Chicken - Shosho's Loaded Fries - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

Having sampled fried chicken from industry heavyweights such as Raising Cane's, Dave's Hot Chicken, and Wingstop, I approached Hotbox with tempered expectations. Yet, this unassuming establishment has unexpectedly quickly proved itself exceptional. Arriving late at night after a long, foodless day, I ordered a few of the house favorites--and was met with nothing short of delight. The chicken was perfectly tender, seasoned with bold yet balanced heat. The macaroni, creamy and cooling, offered a welcome counterpoint to the spice. Also the service was second to none. I didn't know ppl still said my pleasure after a long day! Though I've yet to try their chicken sandwich, it now sits high on my must-try list. Hotbox may still be flying under the radar, but make no mistake: this is the kind of hole-in-the-wall that seasoned food lovers dream of discovering. I will undoubtedly be returning--and next time, I'll be bringing fellow chicken connoisseurs with me. read more

Hotbox Chicken - Shosho Special Loaded Fries - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

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My family & I enjoyed it here. Good food and service. Friendly staff and clean ambient!

The loaded fries are so delicious and the service is very friendly and great! Met the owner and he is very kind and attentive! Definitely recommend trying this place!!! read more

First order of business: DELICIOUS and fresh. Literally each element of the shosho's loaded fries was cooked and flavored to perfection! Came out hot and the person taking our order was friendly! One critique is there was no music playing and we chose to eat it there, but it seems most orders are takeout! Will be going back asap read more

Hotbox Chicken - Shosho's ShoSho Loaded Fries already dug into - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

Wish I could give it a zero. No idea what this places deal was but I'm fuming at the fact I spent $25 on such horrible food. I got the 6 peice tender box and where do i even begin. Not even breaded well just soggy plain chicken with spice thrown on it. Not in a flavorful way either, just flat out overwhelming spice. Sauce wasn't good either. I don't understand how this place had such great reviews. Save your money go somewhere else. read more

Hotbox Chicken - 6 Piece - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

AMAZINGGGG. Didn't even get a picture before I dug right into it because it just smelled so amazing. 10/10 I got the sho sho fries it the chicken, on Mac on fries!! My entire family loved this place read more

Hotbox Chicken - Shosho's Loaded Fries - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

Nice little hot chicken store in an unassuming strip mall. The store was not semi-spacious on the inside but had a large outdoor patio. The service was fast and prompt. We had a mix of the different offerings, the menu isn't overly expansive but if you're there then you just want hot chicken. The food was tasty, we had it at the 3rd level heat. Honestly, not too spicy at all, I probably would get one level higher next time. But the price point was reasonable, and I felt like I got my moneys worth. I would definitely return. read more

Hotbox Chicken - Combo 3 chicken sandwich and a tender - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

I'm a customer service worker myself, so I don't take leaving negative reviews lightly. To start, the food was misleading. The pictures shown on the app looked nothing like what we were served, and even compared to the images available online, the presentation and quality didn't match expectations. The food itself was underwhelming -- the mac and cheese wasn't finished, and my friend ended up eating elsewhere afterward. The grilled chicken cheese fries had very dry chicken and crunchy vegetables; the fries were the only decent part of the dish. Unfortunately, the service experience was far worse than the food. After ordering, my friend used the restroom. The paper towel dispenser was extremely cheap and wouldn't dispense towels, so he couldn't dry his hands and avoided touching anything else. Because of that, the toilet wasn't flushed. As we were leaving, a security guard checked the restroom almost immediately, then chased us out toward our car and yelled for us to come back inside. At first, I genuinely thought we were being accused of stealing. Instead, the guard told my friend to go back and flush the toilet, saying it was "disrespectful." As someone who works in customer service, I found this completely inappropriate. Running after customers and demanding they clean up -- especially something unpleasant -- is not how situations like this should ever be handled. When I told them this experience made me not want to return, the guard simply walked away without acknowledging it. Between the misleading food, poor quality, and the extremely uncomfortable interaction with staff, I won't be returning. read more

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Decided to try this spot after our Disney trip. Seeing such amazing reviews immediately needed to try it out and it did not disappoint! Friendly service and convenient location. read more

Hotbox Chicken - Mac & Chicken - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

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My fav thing is the chicken sandwich hot!! With extra coleslaw and extra sauce!! Tala and Bassim, actually everyone is so kind!! One of my favorite places to come to after work since they are open till 2am!! read more

First time coming here, food was great! The flavor was good and the chicken wasn't dry. The owner served us, he was awesome! I loved the hotbox sauce. The environment is very chill, dope playlist playing in the background. Would definitely come back read more

Hotbox Chicken - Slider and tender - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

I went here for the first time with my friend and the food was super well seasoned, hot, and saucy!! The owner was very friendly and kind. The eating area is clean and relaxing so I would recommend coming here. It's kind of like Dave's hot chicken and around the same pricing but maybe a little cheaper. I'm definitely coming here again!! :) read more

Hotbox Chicken - Combo 2 - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

Asking for plain original chicken, no spice. Both are for the little ones. They were excited to eat until they saw too much sumac. This might taste good for bigger kids but not toddlers ‍ read more

Hotbox Chicken - Combo 1 & tenders - Halal Near Me - Anaheim, California

Had a bad experience with ordering over the phone. We placed an order over the phone for my coworkers and I on 2/07 at 11:21am and we were notified by the worker that it would take about 32 minutes until the order was ready for pickup. I send my coworker to pickup by 12. My coworker arrives and the order wasn't even started. The order took an extra 15-20 minutes to make. If you have an ordering system, please honor the scheduled pickup time. If that time can't be met, have something in place to make up for the mistake. I understand the mistakes do happen but there was no apology, no follow-up, or any compensation for our time. I don't expect much, but some accountability or some acknowledgment that they made a mistake would have been fair. Instead, I had to compensate my coworker for the extra time and all our scheduled breaks at the workplace were pushed back. Simply not worth our time, money, or respect. Never coming back to Hotbox chicken. read more

If you're looking for a late night meal this is the place to go! Very delicious sandwich

We got the combo 1, shosho fries and dynamite fries, and all was very good! The dynamite fries were our favorite. The coleslaw is really well done and with the chicken and seasoning was awesome texture and flavor was great! Chicken sandwiches were excellent as well and two sandwiches plus fries for 14 bucks isn't terrible especially with today's prices. Homeade ranch was awesome to. Will be back! read more

I ordered via DoorDash one morning and was pleased with my choices! I tried the Loaded Fries and Combo 1, and both were delicious. My favorite definitely has to be the Combo 1 (habibi sandwich). It was a good spice, and the coleslaw added a nice crunch and flavor that complemented the sandwich perfectly. While the loaded fries were tasty, I felt that the combination of items was a bit much for my liking. I ordered the "hot" spice level, which didn't seem too spicy for me, so I'm looking forward to trying the extra hot next time! read more

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