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Just as good as the one in L.A. without the long ahh wait. Been here over 5 times already. Really wished they had a stand alone restaurant where we got that LA treatment as well, but this will do.
I have been eager to try this place because of the glowing reviews. I was a bit disappointed because it was not freshly cooked. There was a line but it went by quickly. The cashier was very knowledgeable and told us that they are spicier/hotter than Dave's hot chicken so we adjusted our spice level accordingly. The service was very quick but that also implies that the food was already made and was probably sitting out. The food temperature was lukewarm and it did not seem as fresh as what you would get Dave's Hot Chicken ( there weren't different layers of flavors either). That being said, the chicken was the star and it was clear. It was definitely more spicier than most chicken sandwich places, in a good way and the chicken tasted premium. We enjoyed the sandwich but we think that our rating would have been higher if the food was fresh that would have contributed to the flavors and heat more.
I remember waiting an hour at the original Howlin Rays in LA, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found out this location opened in the Venetian food court. The wait is MUCH shorter here and the chicken just as good. The hot chicken sandwich here was massive and we were able to share between two people. Food court in the Venetian had popular national treasure, including Scarrs pizza from NYC.
As an east-coaster who is quite limited to a variety of regional restaurants, I was pleasantly surprised to find Howlin' Ray's located in the Via Via Food Hall in the Venetian! I've watched enough content creators to know what to get -- and most importantly "how" to get. NOTE: Prices will be higher as this is Vegas after all. For my meal I ordered several items: the Sando which came in at a whopping $17. I accompanied it with an order of shake fries ($6), a solo wing ($5), comeback sauce ($1) and a surprisingly lovely peach tea ($6). The total with tax came to about $37 and some change. (Oh, Vegas...) Spice level: Everything in medium. I have to say -- I enjoyed the entire meal. Of all the things I ordered, the sando was the clear winner. I was surprised how much I enjoyed all the flavors working together -- coleslaw, pickles, comeback sauce and the medium spice. The filet was about the size of a Popeyes chicken sandwich filet, nothing crazy. The wing was a bit disappointing. It had the same spice, but was cool to the touch. For a hot chicken spot, I was expecting the hot chicken to outshine the sandwich-- that was NOT the case. For this, I deduct one star. The fries were pleasantly seasoned, it was spiced but not exactly Cajun. The peach tea was the other winner of the evening, as it tasted like real BREWED southern sweet tea! I SEE YOU, Howlin' Ray's! Overall great experience, and glad to cross this place off my foodie bucket list! On to the next!
Smack your mama chicken! I was wrong about this spot, I walked by it many times thinking it would be a very average hot chicken that you see at any mall. Boy was I wrong. The wings were so frickin good! The flavor and seasoning was perfect, saltiness was on point, the crispness was light and airy. The chicken was so fresh and hot, I could barely eat it. Those fries were some of the best I've had in a long time. Crispy, tender on the inside, nice season. The Comeback sauce was honestly the best on I've ever tasted. Omg, I could not stop dipping the fries in it. I've had other comeback sauces, but this one had something in it that the others just don't compare. Overall, this is a legit chicken spot that is up there with the best of the best. Seriously!
Def go for the tenders. But the food is extremely salty no matter if you get medium or hot. Warning: Hot is actually pretty dangerous on an empty stomach; it'll hurt once it settles even if you think you can handle it with your mouth. I opted for just 1 hot tender (8/10 spice) and 2 medium (5/10 spice). Perfect balance for myself who tends to eat spice for every meal. Line was about 10 person long, but went by after 15 min. Food comes out quick ~10 minutes. Seating is in a cafeteria so there's usually a spot.
Finally got to try Howlin' Ray's! We've never gotten Howlin' Ray's in LA because the lines are just ridiculous. So when I learned they've got a spot in Vegas, I knew this was our chance. Sure enough, no lines whatsoever, same hot chicken sandwich. And it was indeed very good. Just not, "wait in line for more than half an hour" good.
The line isn't as bad as it is in LA. It goes by pretty quickly. I think for as much as they charge in general, the sauces should be free unless people are asking for hella sauces. The chicken is juicy I'll give them that. The seasoning is good if you're a seasoning wing type of person versus a sticky sauce type. That's where the divide is. Would I get it again, probably not but I'm glad I tried it. This is located in the Venetian food hall and they're open until midnight - I think. Typical food court vibes where you struggle finding a place to sit.
My partner and I split a 3-piece tender and ordered fries and one of the sauces. It was our first time, so got one mild and 2 medium. The chicken is excellent. The meat is really moist and juicy and the thin coating, both mild and medium, were terrific. The fries were nice and crunchy on the outside and tender in the inside. The counter staff were friendly and helpful as I explained that it was our first time. The sauce doesn't do much for me, but it does have flavor. I've been to chicken places where the sauce is largely mayonnaise. This is better than that. I prefer Raisin' Canes sauce. It's in a food court near the casino. Can't say much about the atmosphere other than it is a decent food court.
(3.5/5) Despite being incredibly full from lunch, I trekked to Caesars food hall with a few friends to try their favourite french fry place - Howlin' Ray's. The branding is really endearing and I love that their french fry bag says "Have a hot day". I will say the french fries were definitely some of the crispiest and best seasoned fries I've ever had. The chicken tenders were spicy despite having chosen mild and very crispy on the outside, but moist on the inside. Honestly, there isn't much competition on my end especially coming from Canada where true Southern flavours don't have much presence. Despite not feeling hungry at all, I enjoyed the few bites I had and would love to return next time and try it with a full appetite.
Aahhhhh woooooo! *I'm howlin'* LOL The heat is ON! Wow. So let me tell you that the 1st time I was here, I ordered THE SANDO and opted for the MEDIUM which was described as "feel the burn." I can take heat and said next time, I'll order the next level up. For me, the sando was cool but I'll be choosing the TENDERS from now on. The 2nd time (2 days later), I ordered the TENDERS and whoa baby, those tendies are juicy and big! Easily shareable between 2 people. I leveled it up and opted for the HOT which is "burn, baby, burn"! And wow I felt the burn but IT WAS SO GOOD! You can cool it down by dipping it in their TENNESSEE TANG which is their version of a ranch and ooooohhhh it's so good! Not your average ranch! Get yourself 2 of them so you can also dip the seasoned SHAKE FRIES in it. I'm telling you, this all HIT! Each time, there was not much of a wait for service or food and the ladies who took my order were very nice.
One of my favorite chicken spots has a location in Vegas??? Absolutely sold. The line was a bit long but their service was fantastic and fast. I love the chicken sandos, hopefully you will too! They will warn you about the spice level and they are not joking! The first time I had X-Hot I was sweating profusely, but it was so good I had to come back everytime I see it around. If you're a hot chicken lover, do yourself a favor and grab one of these immediately!
Huge huge fan of howlin ray's! Love all the LA locations and now have added the Vegas location to that list. The food as always just hit right. The staff were super friendly and gave us the banana bread pudding for free since we patiently waited. It's in the foodhall so there are plenty of options but honestly love howlin to turn away from it. Lots of open seating so it's casual.
I've been super excited to try Howlin Ray's ever since I first started seeing reviews pop up about it. I admittedly had not heard of it before, but I love hot chicken so it was a must on my list. This spot is tricky to find, as I had read it was in the Venetian food court, but I haven't been to the Venetian in awhile and automatically assumed it was the food court in the Grand Canal Shoppes. Thankfully I used maps on my phone to find it lol! Helpful tip, it's near Blacktap and Bouchon within the actual casino floor. There are a few other fast casual restaurants in the same court area, but we were easily able to find a spot, it was around 8pm on a Friday night. It was noisy, but that's what you expect in Vegas. There was only one guy ahead of us in line, but as we pondered the menu, a younger guy behind us warned about how spicy the "hot" level was. My fiance and I both enjoy spicy food, so we decided to gamble and go with hot for our tenders. The cashier even asked us if we had tried their "hot" before, but we pushed on. I was surprised at how quickly our food was up, it wasn't even 5 minutes after placing our order. As soon as we took our first bite of the tenders, it was noticeably more spicy than other hot chicken chains. I was able to handle the spice, although my stomach has definitely been feeling the after effects lol, but my fiance tapped out. He ended up taking his tenders home so he could dowse them in ranch to cool them down. Flavor-wise, the tenders have a yummy mix of spices and the chicken was juicy and tender. It definitely seemed higher quality than other similar hot chicken spots. The fries were the star in my opinion. For $5 I was hoping they'd live up to what I had read and thankfully they did. They were perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside with an addicting spice blend sprinkled on top. I could easily have just been happy with those alone. The one knock was that they don't offer water cups, which we found odd, especially when they are serving spicy food! All in all, for $20 for the 3 tenders and fries, I think it was worth it for an occasional diet splurge. Most importantly, it was worth the calories! We will definitely be back, but maybe next time we'll take it down a notch to medium. read more
Just like the original location in LA - but with a far shorter line than what I remember. There is a slight upcharge from their original location but that's to be expected on the Strip. Service is just as friendly, and food came out quick! Location is very convenient being in Venetian's food plaza right next to the main casino floor. If you're decent with handling heat, I would start with their "hot" level which I think is closer to a typical medium. For the adventurous who can handle heat, "Howlin" was an experience worth doing at least once in my opinion. Not sure how this location does it, but when I had it in LA, it did entail signing a waiver and your food coming with a pair of gloves. read more
My first time trying howlin I had high expectations, so I was pretty disappointed when I got my food and it was dry. My friends tried it as well and told me that this was a poor representation of the Howlin rays they tried back in our area. So I will have to give it an another try when I'm back in LA. The chicken was soggy outside and dry inside. read more
6 days ago
Howlin Ray's has hit the Vegas strip!! And real fans of HR don't have to worry about a diminished quality or experience. Johnny, Amanda, Juce, Mario, Ali, everyone from the OG team is there to make sure everything is run the right way and things don't change just because they are in a major hotel! Food is still absolutely delicious and the best chicken you're ever going to eat. Fries are hot and crispy, tenders and crunchy and soft, banana pudding is outrageous, and that Sando is still the best there is. The new staff is fantastic. The food hall is bright, new, and exciting. The whole HR set up is the best in the area! HR fans need to pay a visit and newcomers won't be disappointed read more
Best French fries EVER!!! I needed something to munch on before a concert at the Venetian so I got an order of the Shake Fries with medium spice. The fries are crisped to perfection! For the order with tax it was $5.42 which for Vegas is not bad. read more
Adding an extra star for excellent customer service! After reading my review, they reached out to look into what happened and promptly refunded the chicken tenders that wasn't up to their standards. It's their care for customer satisfaction that I'll be back on my next trip to try again. As far as the ambiance, expect a clean, loud food court/casino environment. read more
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8 months ago
4.5 stars. Amazing flavor and very juicy chicken. They fried the chicken to perfection and the spice blend they use is so tasty. The size of the sandwich is not bad, though it is a bit pricey. Howlin rays usually has really long lines in LA, so this location is great if you want to try their chicken without waiting in super long lines. I didn't get to try their tenders and fries, but they all look really good and I will definitely give it a try next time. read more
7 months ago
I went to the opening show for Illenium with ALOK at the Sphere and I knew I needed a feast to go with my WYLD raspberry gummies. A fan of restaurant row in the Venetian I wanted to explore the food court. I absolutely love how the casinos are refactoring their once basic options to local and regional legends. I had heard about Howlin Rays ( @howlinrays ) but never tried it. The first gummy was just kicking in but have to say this meal was fire. The sando had the perfect amount spice ( medium temperature ) beyond flavorful, I love crinkle cut fries ( Portillo's got me hooked on them! ) and their pickles were incredible. All of this paired well with their sweet peach tea. Overall, this was one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had, and I'll definitely be back! IG: @howlinrays read more
On my second visit I order the wings with I believe the medium level of hot. They were really good and I've been thinking of them ever since. The order came with three, but two were enough for me (they are very big). I'd definitely come back here. read more
Hard to say anything negative about this place that I've been wanting to try in LA but have never got the chance to go there so once that I saw another location opened up while I was in Vegas, I knew that I had to go. Located inside the Venetian and the new Via Via food hall, there's a couple different places in there in case someone in your group doesn't want some delicious hot chicken. The line wasn't long and the menu is simple, I got a medium chicken sandwich, fries and banana pudding. It took about 10 mins or so for the food to come out and you just grab a seat anywhere since it's open seating or take it back to wherever you are. The sandwich was huge, with plenty of slaw and pickles which is greatly appreciated. Super juicy chicken, ton of seasoning and depending on your spice level, I thought the medium was a good way to taste the spice without ruining your day. The fries were nice and crisp and the banana pudding to end the meal was a great option to cool down any lingering spice. So glad that I was able to come by to try Howlin's Ray's and hopefully be able to check out the OG spot one day but this will have to do. read more
9 months ago
So delicious and huge portions! We got the mild chicken sandos which still pack a little heat. Think chicken done more Nashville hot style with the wet seasonings. Their coleslaw and pickles make the sandwich extra. We also got the french fries which had a great seasoning on it and tried both of the sauces. The ranch type sauce was super good if you like dill especially. The line wasn't too busy and the servers were super nice. The sweet peach tea is delicious however packs 115% of your daily sugar so I only drink half the can. They also have jumbo chicken wings and tenders. The decor is nice and located in a food hall so it is cafeteria style. read more
1 year ago
This was my first time trying out the new Howlin' Ray's in Las Vegas, and it did not disappoint! Finding the location was a bit tricky, since there are multiple food courts in both the Venetian and Palazzo, but ask for the Via Via food hall (home to Ivan Ramen, All'Antico Vinaio, etc.) and you'll spot it. We ordered The Sando, two tenders, and the shake fries, along with both their sauces: comeback sauce and Tennessee tang. It was a whirlwind of flavor. The sandwich came with coleslaw, which surprisingly added a nice crunch that balanced out the juicy, flavorful chicken patty. That said, for $16, I didn't feel it was worth the price, and I'd rather get the a la carte tenders next time. Speaking of tenders, they were massive and incredibly juicy. I went with the X-Hot spice level, and wow, this was hands-down the spiciest thing I've ever eaten. (The only difference between X-Hot and Howlin' is that the latter includes chili paste on top of the dry rub.) The complimentary bread served with the fries wasn't anything special, both bland and a little stale, but it did help take the edge off the heat. The shake fries, on the other hand, were totally worth it: overflowing, crispy, and well-seasoned. I loved the comeback sauce. It reminded me of Freddy's or Cane's sauce, and the Tennessee tang had a tzatziki-like flavor that worked surprisingly well with the fries. We also received a small glass container of honey, which we didn't end up using, but I appreciated the thoughtful freebie. Despite the countless chicken spots around Vegas, Howlin' Ray's definitely lived up to the hype. If more locations open up around the city, I'll absolutely be back. read more
I walked in and admitted it was my fist time at Howlin' Rays and the entire staff howled a warm welcome for me from the kitchen to the ordering kiosk. I was overwhelmed in a more nice less awk way. The food was good. I wanted it to burn my tongue and the experience didn't disappoint. I ordered the Sando with medium plus and it was delicious. The fries are equally good. Great spot at the Venetian. Will return! And huge shout out to Lexie, Mark, Moniqa and the whole team! read more
Never had a chance to try the Howlin' Rays in Pasadena or Chinatown, so I was so excited they opened this one in Las Vegas at my home base, the Venetian. Came when they opened around 11 and there was already a lot of people waiting for their orders. However, once you order, the food comes out really quickly. Workers were super friendly. The owner Johnny was there still training up the staff and I talked to him for a bit. Super cool guy. I got the mild chicken sando, shake fries, single mild tender, and the banana pudding. Wasn't too spicy, but there is a little kick at the end. Chicken was a good size and was nice and juicy. My sandwich held up well too and did not fall apart while eating it. Fries were really good, nice and crispy and they give you a lot for $5. The banana pudding was a perfect treat at the end of the meal. I've had a lot of Nashville hot chicken, and Howlin' Rays lives up to its reputation. I will for sure be back on my next Vegas trip. read more
1 month ago
Came her a late lunch so there was no line. Very limited menu options for the meal, sandwich or chicken strips. Opted for the sandwich with the spice level of medium, a side of fries and the lemonade (bottle). Good came pretty quickly and piping hot. Looked delicious. The burger was pretty big and very juicy. It's also very messy, lots of juice and sauce/liquid dripping out so lots of wipes and napkins were needed. Fries were yum! The burger was very filling so did not get to enjoy too much of the fries. The burger was ok, not the hype I thought it would be. Lemonade was more sour than I had expected. Super $ for a sandwich, fries and drink. Side of fries was massive though. read more
Came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and it had the longest line out of all the the vendors at the new Venetian Via Via food hall. We wanted to try just the chicken strips and fried potatoes but they were sold out for the day. Ended up ordering the sandwhich at the Spicy level and an order of fries. The chicken sandwhich was good but nothing spectacular compared to other hot chicken places. The spicy level wasn't too spicy. The fries are pretty good and has a light coating that made it nice and crispy. It was also nicely seasoned. Overall it's good but isnt a place I would return to. read more
Delicious Nashville-style chicken spot located inside the new Venetian food hall. The staff brought great energy and were genuinely friendly, which added to the experience. There's also plenty of seating, so finding a spot to sit and enjoy your food isn't an issue. I ordered the mild chicken, and even that had a nice kick to it. The chicken was juicy and packed with flavor, easily standing up to some of the spots I've tried in Nashville itself. The fries were hot, crispy, and seasoned just right. Everything hit the spot. Overall, great food, good vibes, and definitely a place I'll be returning to. read more
9 months ago
Ambience is very different than their two locations in LA since it is in a food court near the casino. The food tastes exactly the same, very delicious. My only complaint is the food wasn't as temperature hot. Service was great. Two things I don't like are that they only had Evian water (expensive) and that you have to pay for dipping sauce) read more
Banana cream bliss at Howlin' Ray's, Venetian edition Listen, I came for the heat, but I stayed for the pudding. This banana cream pudding is the sleeper hit of the whole menu. It's rich, creamy, perfectly sweet, and honestly--outrageous. Each spoonful is a layered love letter: silky pudding, fresh banana slices, whipped cream, and the real MVP--soft, buttery cookie crumbles that soak just enough to melt in your mouth without turning soggy. It's the kind of dessert that makes you pause mid-bite and go silent. If you know, you know. And if you don't, change that immediately. Even after a heavy meal of hot chicken, this cup somehow disappears faster than your tolerance for spice. It's nostalgic comfort and Vegas indulgence rolled into one. Pro tip: don't share. Get your own. read more
8 months ago
Stop asking for a tip when you're taking my order. I'm the one coming to you to tell you what I want. Food. It was okay. Simple menu. They do warn you if you order an extra hot, and they recommend you use gloves. Yup. It was hot. The hot has habaneros. Medium was good. You could at least taste the sandwich. Fries are okay. Again simple menu, clearly decent quality. Just not a lot of flavor other than hot. Not sure I'd do it again. read more
4 months ago
Sando was legit one of the best I've had. Got medium which was just the right heat for me. I like spicy food but the medium was the perfect amount of heat while still being able to enjoy the food. Chicken was cooked perfect and was juicy inside. Not a crinkle cut fry fan but these were very good. Crispy and seasoned well. One order is enough for two people IMO. Only thing mid was their sauces. $1 per side of sauce. Save your money. Not worth it. Used ketchup for the fries instead. read more
Wow the best fried chicken sandwich in Vegas! I feel like the best way to eat in Vegas especially lunch or when you travel alone or only with friends is to find a treasure spot in food court. This is one of those! If you like spicy, do medium, if you want to experience mild stomach pain you can do hot or the two levels up. Fries are legit too! I will be back again and again! read more
10 months ago
4 months ago
The food was good but very expensive!! $40 for this. Vanilla wafers in the pudding werent crunchy, my spoon went thru it like it was cake, was still very good though. One and done though, way too pricey for a food court read more
1 year ago
I was so excited to be visiting Las Vegas just a few weeks after Howlin Rays opened their first Las Vegas location inside the Venetian Hotel. As an avid Hot chicken and Chicken sandwich fan, I was eager to try Howlin Ray's. I tried the "Medium" spice level Chicken Sando, which was so flavorful and decently spicy from the breading into the marinated chicken. The sandwich is just so perfectly crafted, juicy and crispy chicken, a tasty slaw to balance out the spice, crisp pickles, their comeback sauce layered on the bottom and top of the sandwich, all between toasted buttery buns. All in all, without any exaggeration this is the best chicken sandwich I have ever had. Howlin Rays is a great addition to the Las Vegas Strip and absolutely lives up to the hype. read more
1 year ago
So happy that Howlin' Rays is here in Vegas! I waited for this moment! I remember waiting for 2 hours at the LA location! There was no line when we came here on a Sunday afternoon. It is located in the new Via Via food-hall in the Venetian hotel on the casino floor. The staff were very friendly and informative when ordering. I appreciated that so much! We ordered the medium and mild sando, fries, and side orders of their comeback sauce. (Their secret menu is coming soon) I asked about it. The Sandos were good, but lacking flavor. I wish it was more seasoned. The chicken was crispy and huge, which I liked. The coleslaw was fresh and it complimented the chicken. I have to say, the LA location definitely tasted better. The fries were delicious! It was flavorful and crunchy on the outside. The comeback sauce made everything taste better! Overall, we had a great experience just wished the chicken in our sandos were seasoned better. read more
Howlin Ray has always been the king of hot chicken. This new location inside the Venetian is just as good as their original too. Ray must like em thick cuz The chicken is thick and juicy and tastes of good quality. This comeback sauce is thick and creamy and adds the perfect flavor to the spicy chicken. This sandwich is top to bottom perfect. The food hall gets a hit crowded but the service is quick and friendly. Well worth checking out the best hot chicken in Vegas. Especially with free parking at the Venetian for locals. read more
1 year ago
This must be opening weekend or something - because it's not even showing up on Apple Maps yet?? This is in a hip new food hall in the Venetian. Food halls are soo hot right now, lol. Plenty of seating. I am SO HAPPY this is in Vegas. We moved to Utah recently, and this was a nice surprise taste of home (LA) during our visit. No chicken sandwich has ever topped Howlin Rays - and this location holds up to what we remember from Chinatown. Meat was perfectly cooked - juicy and flavorful on the inside, crunchy but not bready fry on the outside. I got mild because I didn't want to hurt my tummy, and despite the mild heat it did not sacrifice on flavor. Folks who served us were super nice, the chef was out here for the grand opening I think? This gives passion project that is actually run well - everything is intentional and you can tell they care about what they do and creating a good customer experience. They hooked us up with some stickers and postcards. $16 for a spicy chicken sandwich may seem steep (for the strip? Not even), but it was worth every penny. read more
4 months ago
Absolutely delicious! The crispy chicken sandwich was out of this world! I got the medium heat, and it was a perfect level or spice. The sandwich has slaw on it that was great. It was a big, crispy, filling sandwich. The French fries were also great. It's located in a food court, so seating was a tad limited. Would definitely go many more times! read more
11 months ago
Howlin' Ray's is famous in Los Angeles for its Nashville-style hot chicken and long lines but now brings that minus the lines to The Venetian. While it can get busy, the wait is much more manageable but the chicken is just as good. On my visit, I ordered the medium spiced chicken tenders with fries. The tenders were juicy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their comeback sauce. Pro tip: ask for honey and drizzle it over the tenders (or dip them) for a delicious sweet-and-spicy combo. If you're not in the mood for tenders, their chicken sandwich is also a standout as every component shines, from the crispy chicken to the crunchy slaw and soft bun. Definitely check out Howlin' Ray's if you're at The Venetian and craving Nashville Style Fried Chicken and fries. read more
My one regret the last time I visited LA was that I didn't get around to enjoying some hot chicken from Howlin' Ray's at either of their locations. Then, without trying to look for it, I found one in the Venetian, where I was staying, within their small food court by the casinos, which is also home to some other upscale food vendors and a speakeasy. Being that I am a sucker for glorious hot chicken and Howlin' Ray's is raved about, I couldn't resist taking a short break from my conference to enjoy some. And enjoyed the fact that the kitchen turned the orders around quickly. Now, I have had hot chicken from a couple of Dave's Hot Chicken locations and a couple of Hattie B's locations -- granted, I have had hot chicken at some of the more local hangouts in Nashville, but I am getting to it. But from what I have enjoyed so far, Howlin' Ray's brings the heat. They. BRING. The. Heat. First off, their hot chicken is bona fide--excellent crispy skin. Juicy chicken. The spice mix is heavy, flavorful, and on point. They make delicious hot chicken. It's probably the most delectable and delicious hot chicken I have had in my life, and I have usually enjoyed wicked good hot chicken from the places I have frequented outside of one spot in South Florida, which is no longer in business. When you eat their hot chicken, you feel lucky to enjoy each bite of it, allowing you to go to a place of hot chicken purity. However, their heat levels are scorching. If you order the "Hot" heat for either ordering their wings (which I had) or the tenders (which I didn't), you will experience the spicy alchemy that is their heat. Their "Hot" level is a strong litmus test for whether you need to step back to something less hot or put your foot on the heat gas pedal. And the spice and seasoning are really on the chicken and will stick to your fingers, so if you're feeling the heat, you will definitely feel it more once you lick your fingers, which you can't help but do because the flavor is yummy -- no, I didn't eat my fingers. If you think the "Hot" is maybe hotter than not only you anticipated but hotter than you can handle, you will NOT want to order any chicken with the "Xtra-Hot" or infamous (apparently) Howlin' heat level (which is their hottest spice mix). Of course... I have to experience more than one heat level so I had ordered the X-Hot. All I have to say is, F&$%. The "X-tra Hot" heat level with this wing was like an absolute tsunami of heat that rushes at you at 200 miles per hour with a blood red sky and sun blaring at you across the horizon. It is hotter than the hottest levels I have had at Hattie B's or Dave's with their "Shut the Cluck Up" and "Reaper" heat levels. Substantially hotter. I was drinking the two refreshments I had in front of me -- the large water and the other sparkling beverage I ordered, trying to bring to heat levels in my mouth down with the pickles and bread that came with the wings for each heat level. I avoided the bread from the "X-tra Hot" wing when I realized even in the areas where the wing wasn't sitting, the spices from it still sprinkled on the bread and raised the heat level more. The sweat from my forehead and scalp was flowing -- not quite a waterfall but I was feeling it. Needless to say, I didn't try the Howlin' heat level on this initial visit. I probably will whenever I return to Vegas or LA, but do so at your own risk and expense. Because Howlin' Ray's brings it, and they bring it hard. read more
We're staying at the Venetian and Howlin Ray's is located inside the Venetian on the 1st floor Food Court. It's my first time trying Howlin Ray's. I really do not like spicy chicken and was happy that you can get your chicken "original" meaning NO spice. I ordered one wing, fries and a peach tea. My son accompanied me and ordered his chicken spicy. My son's been to the L.A. location Howlin Ray's and recommended it. We were both satisfied with our chicken order. The Sweet Peach Tea is refreshing. The customer service was great. There's plenty of seating as this place is located in a food court. read more
2 months ago
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3355 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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