Okay, here's the scoop. For over the last three years, my family and I have been passing by Jim Dandy. Each time we passed by, it seemed like they were closed and or never answered their phone when we called to see if they were open. We kept telling each other one day we're going to stop by and see if they actually are open. So on Friday after exiting the freeway I made my way to Jim Dandy and saw folks going in and coming out. This location is in the middle of the hood. They have bulletproof windows once inside and this location is order and pickup, no dining available. I didn't see the menu until I was done with ordering. Which made it hard for myself. I seen the menu after I ordered. I walked out with 12 pieces of chicken regular not spicy. Corn fritters, macaroni salad, peach cobbler and a banana pudding. Once home we set up our table and began to devour our food. We were blown away with the chicken it is better than most places we have been to not saying any names. The pieces of chicken were huge fresh and crispy. The macaroni salad was just right amount of mayo and seasoning. The peach cobbler was wrapped perfectly not damaging the crust. The banana pudding was a little watery not sure if that was due to the heat going on in the bag as everything was bagged together. I immediately put it in refrigerator so it could get cold and become solid than running. I have no idea what there hours are next time I go in I'll ask or look for signs. There is plenty parking not that folks stay long. Food seems to come out in a timely manner. So parking comes and goes. I cannot wait to try there dirty rice and corn fritters without the powder sugar. I didn't get a photo of them as they got devoured. read more

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Came out to LA for work and was craving some fried chicken. I was planning to hit my usual spot, but I passed by this place, looked it up, and decided to give it a try--glad I did. What a great find. It's a counter-order, takeout-style spot, which was no problem at all. The service was solid. The guy who took my order also handled putting everything together, and you can tell when someone's on it--nothing was missing and everything came out right. I ordered a 3-piece, and it definitely hit the spot. The chicken was flavorful and satisfying, and the onion rings were just as good--crispy and delicious. I got there a little late, and it felt like a true local spot. Everyone was relaxed, just there for some really good fried chicken. No hype--just good food. read more

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken - Fried chicken and onion rings - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Let me start off by saying that this is one of LA's best fried chicken. No, it's not just hype, it actually is LAs best fried chicken. Ive been coming here since i was 8 years old and Jims is a iykyk among LA natives. Located on Vermont and Imperial, the staff is always helpful and friendly. The restaurant itself is always busy as you can imagine why! Even though there are no tables or chairs, there is a small waiting spot, but your order comes out fast, hot and fresh every single time. The chicken is fried to dang near perfection. The breasts are ridiculously juicy and the chicken is seasoned oh so well. Both regular and spicy recipes are amazing. Give this community staple a shot. You will not regret it!!! TL;DR: very good chicken, must try. read more

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken - Outside sign - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Iykyk! If you're from LA then you already know! Jim's is a staple in the community. They're famous for their corn fritters but make no mistake the spicy chicken is what most of us love. My bestie loves the fried clams. The service is good and fast but you can't eat inside. It's a pretty small place and it can get crowded. It's reasonably priced and food is always hot, if you're looking for fried chicken I'd give Jim's a try! read more

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken - Crispy crunchy crust - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I went to this place today and found black hairs in the meat of the chicken, I tried to call to complain and my calls were left unanswered! read more

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken - I went today and found black hairs in the white meat of the chicken all around and tried to report and my calls were unanswered! - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've always had this booked! So glad I came here after LAX! The customers were the best! So helpful in what to get! There was a long line, but moved quickly! I got (2) 2 piece chicken w fritters and sides, fried clams, and banana pudding. I had to take pictures in my car because they have no seating. The fritters are the best! I didn't expect them to have powdered sugar on them, but was a nice contrast to the savory chicken. The clams were plump! Only missing the tartar sauce. Do they even have tartar sauce? That's what they need if they don't. I like adding hot sauce with tartar for seafoods. Banana pudding was delicious. Everything is so cheap. I got everything for about $23! I was going to get the fish, but a customer said that it was like fried fish sticks. Oh well. That's ok, the chicken did the trick! Chicken and clams are my go to! read more

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This fried chicken is simply the best, it doesn't get better than this, the value for the amount of food that you get is almost impossible to find these days . The service is fast and friendly, the place is a throwback to old school fried chicken places . I definitely recommend this place . read more

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It was ok; used to be better. I was hungry & on my way to work w/no lunch. The staff aren't courteous at all. They must not know chocolate-la-ta-tas were fryn' chicken waaaay b 4 the could smash beans im just sayn' read more

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken - Outside - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is classic. It's totally ghetto, which is why people come here. Make sure you eat the chicken the day that you buy it because it doesn't taste very good. The next day you must must get the fritters get the fritters and the coleslaw is pretty good too this place is fair priced and fun to go to. read more

False advertising of pricing from there websites on chicken dinners. I just ordered the 12 pcs chicken dinner, and they tell me that the website isn't updated. The cashiers -2 on duty both quoted different prices. 1st one quoted total as $34. , and second cashier quoted $36. However, on the current website it states "Full Updated Menu 2025." THE PRICING THEY BOTH QUOTED IS AN $8.00 TO $10.00 INCREASE!! above shown pricing on the website. The cashier's price quotes is with city and state Tax included!! read more

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken - False Advertised Pricing on the Website!! - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Everything at Jim Dandy was fine. The service was pretty quick and easy at the walk up, the food was hot and fresh, and everything tasted okay. Maybe I was let down by the hype I saw on social media about this place. It's a small place with a walk up window, so nothing to note about the interior of the restaurant. The chicken portions were good and flavorful, but it was dry. Even the thighs, which are the juiciest part of the bird, were pretty dry! Adding some hot sauce helped, but shouldn't be needed. The corn fritters were delicious! The shrimp had a weird flavor and my wife didn't finish them. The pricing is fair and if I'm in the area I'd probably try them again. But definitely not at the top of my list. read more

I was working in the area and was at a stoplight and saw this place and thought, "What in the Grand Theft Auto?" something in my spirit said I needed to stop for lunch here because it looked like something out of a movie. I left turned into the lot and parked on the side of the building. There was a small line that went out the door but moved fast. I asked the person in front of me what their usual order is and they said they get a 2 or 3 piece meal with rice and fries and had been coming here since they were 8 years old. I got the two piece meal with rice and fritters and I also added banana pudding. I ate this on the hood of my truck since there's no indoor or outdoor seating and everything slapped! I don't even like fried chicken but this fried chicken was cooked right down to the bone and it was so tender, juicy and flavorful! The rice was tasty and had a little jalapeno kick. The banana pudding, I wish I could just run down the street and get it now. It's so good. Next time, I'm getting two bags of fritters because it tastes like Samoan pancakes with powdered sugar on top and it's SO GOOD! I used to say when I get back from international trips the first thing I want to eat is In-N-Out, but now I'm coming straight here. read more

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Classic, perfectly seasoned fried chicken with pretty good sides! The prices are super affordable and thus is my go to spot for Friday night dinner! Parking is super simple. The area is kinda sketch but the people don't bother you if you don't bother them. read more

Even tho I was born and raised in LA, even tho I have lived all over the US, and now I'm back in southern CA, I have never tried this place. I have to say some of the best chicken I have ever had in my life. I will be back. read more

This place was soooo good. Upon arriving there was a line. I ordered the chicken with a side of rice, fries and corn fritters. The chicken had GREAT FLAVOR and it was crunchy!!! But baby the corn fritters were equally good. They are served with powdered sugar on top. It was sooooo good. As far as the ambiance don't expect nothing fancy. You order will be taken behind bullet proof glass in a small older establishment (these are usually the best places). read more

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I just tried this chicken for the first time a week ago, and it was amazing! Definitely will be back.

Haven't had it in awhile... but it's the best chicken in la by far! Reminds me of Jersey chicken

Ive ate this 3 times in one week i think i have a problem. I go earlier in the day when the chicken is fresh and cooked to perfection. I get the spicy chicken 2 wings & a breast with onion rings and fritters. The spicy chicken isnt really spicy its just very flavorful and the onion rings very crispy. The fritters are soo freaking good cant go wrong with those. I usually call my order in or you can make the order in person. Also not expensive at all. Customer service pretty good seems like new workers. read more

Wow, I've been hearing about Jim Dandy's chicken for years and I decided to give it a shot and I must say I wasn't disappointed. I had the 3pc meal 1 breast and 2 wings and it was absolutely delicious, the customer service was great and fast. Just note this is not a din-in chicken spot, the chicken is made to go. I definitely recommend Jim Dandy's chicken. read more

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Great tasting fried chicken I always go for the spicy. Service is always prompt . It's takeout only not the best location. They still have the best chicken around and the corn fritters are a must try. read more

Rats and roaches bad customer service idk why this place is still standing. Don't recommend going there only if you a regular you will still continue to go there that's not good chicken at all read more

For a small spot, the chicken was good. It's a "to go" only place. Which is fine. Had a flavor for fried chicken and saw some IG talk about this being the best. So I tried it and it was good. The fries were basic and bland. The sweet fritters were tasty - like little donut holes. And the banana pudding was delicious. The service was super nice and welcoming. Especially when I said it was my first time. Ambiance, well it is a "to go" location. Nothing screams at you for beautiful ambiance. It's an in and out spot. But overall, the chicken was good. read more

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Best fried chicken in Los Angeles don't forget to get the corn fritters with the side of rice my favorite place to have fried chicken

I love Jim Dandy fried chicken, but today I got the run around after I found out I wasn't given the correct order. The young lady said the employees can change the pieces of chick if they don't have the pieces you order. They don't have to ask, see if you want to alter your order, they can just change it. It's not worth driving 2 cities over to get it changed. VERY disappointed! But the fritters are good. read more

Love this place so much. Grew up in this neighborhood and this was an all time fav place. Their spicy chicken and rice has never let me down. Recently came back to visit and had to grab a bite. Juicy, flavorful and crispy chicken. Rice hit the same as it did back then. read more

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken - Spicy chicken (3 piece; breast, drum, thigh) with rolls and large rice - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been coming here since 09. Food is always great 5STARS! Prices went up, here's the updated prices :D read more

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken - new prices If anyone was wondering - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bomb chicken is good spicy and regular the rice the fritters the pies sandwiches everything is fresh daily prices are good

Hood chicken at it's BREAST aka best aka 2 breast are better than 1 lol. Don't worry about the ambiance because that's not what this place is known for, just good fried chicken. Also it's a grab and go spot, so no seating. Workers are always nice and attentive. I Always get the spicy cause that's how I like mine anywhere I get chicken. The tater tots are apart of there secret menu jk, but it's not on the menu, so is it a secret menu idk. Also, as soon as you get them to the car, make sure you let them breath or else they will be soggy taters. read more

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today I decided to go to Jim Dandy's. I am terribly disappointed. The chicken seemed old and greasy. It had no taste to it. This is no longer the Jim dandy fried chicken that I am used to eating It was horrible. I'm so sad. I will never go there again. Today's date is 1/172024.... There was a ton of chicken and lots of customers. I don't understand why I was giving such old chicken. It was like it was sitting there all day just horrible simply horrible. read more

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Fresh food, moist juicy, delicious, that good customer service despite what the building looks like. I wish I had gotten more. read more

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The freaking best !!! 5star Fritters bomb too! In the hood so beware lol read more

Summary: Jim Dandy; Your staff is Dandy, but can't say the same about the chicken. The tl;dr; meaning (too long, do read) 5/5 staff experience. I want to say this was my first time walking into the place was pleasant, everyone was nice and friendly and answered all my questions about the food and whats in it. 3/5 Yes the ambiance, was peaceful don't let the bulletproof glass scare you away as it comes with the territory if you are a food spot in the city. however the ordering and line direction is confusing 1/5 Food. Jim Dandy I really was dumbfounded on the chicken and not in a good way. When I looked up "best fried chicken" this was on the list I read, and so my expectations were pretty high. The chicken, tasted like old oil. Yes reusing oil for Fried chicken is not unheard of and its quite common. HOWEVER, there comes a point where even reused oil needs to be replaced with fresh oil. I don't understand how a place that has been open for so long, has a cook or staff that doesn't know when to change out the oil. I bought 27 pieces of chicken which skin tasted like it was cooked on 3 day old oil thats been left out. Trust me the best chicken places even the average ones like KFC go through new batches of oil because it seriously ruins the food if its too old. What do you think the onion rings tasted like? haha the same oil.... and onion rings are supposed to be an oily treat not when it tasted like it's rotten. It was terrible i couldn't even eat one ring the moment i started chewing it gagged. The saving grace which was the 1 out of the 5 was the fritters. The corn fritters were actually great and maybe they use a different oil for that. Either way it was the best thing in the menu; the fritters. I wont bother talking about the other mac salad or potato salad they were decent nothing to rave or cry about but somewhat forgettable. The Banana pudding was bland. My people I understand cutting corners but don't cut corners when it comes to food. Cause you going to get found out real quick. read more

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The day that I went to get food from them on a recommendation of a friend it was the worst chicken ever it was dry and for the price that I pay never again will I go back .. it was nasty read more

The best chicken I've ever tried. Well worth the 45min drive. Service is always friendly, fast and easy to deal with. Always gotta stop by when I'm in town read more

Hallelujah! Best chicken I've had in a while! Bomb af. Opened right at 10 .. highly recommend

I love this chicken place. I've been coming here since I was a little girl and they never cease to disappoint me. Come at a good time because if you don't, there will be a line outside of the restaurant other than that their food is spectacular and they always give you extra, which I really appreciate read more

As LA food institutions go Jim Dandy is one of those that is in a class reserved for few! Decided to do take out last night but also in prep for Christmas Eve dinner tonight. We picked up ala carte 10 piece regular chicken and 2 dozen corn fritters (no sugar). The chicken was mainly for dinner and lunch. The fritters (most of it anyway) would be coming with us to Christmas Eve dinner. As always the chicken was crispy and unctious. The fritters were great, with a hint of spice, always a treat. Order and pickup at the window was fast and efficient the staff friendly and helpful. This being the only one left, there is always a line to place an order and to pickup, but hey it's a small price to pay to enjoy the chicken and fritters. We don't go regularly but it's always a nice treat when we get some! For first timers, Jim Dandy is takeout only, no tables. You order through bank style bullet proof windows. Don't be deterred. The chicken and fritters are chef's kiss. read more

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For what most people would consider a hole in the wall, I love this place. You are ordering behind bullet I believe and yes, you can barely see the menu and yes, the place is not the most appealing to look at. However, the most important part is the food and the chicken is delicious. Always comes out hot and the service stellar! read more

Absolutely the BEST fried chicken in SoCal! Lucky it is far away from us, otherwise, we would be eating it on the weekly basis and probably gaining at least 20 lbs/yr because that is how delicious it is! The extra crunch chicken is super crispy on the outside but extremely juicy on the inside. Not too salty like most of the fried chicken places, just with the perfect seasoning. The spicy chicken is full of flavors... not as crispy but just enough crunchiness. Service is prompt. They do have the bulletproof glass here. Considering the surrounding neighborhood, I think it is better to leave once you get your chicken! This place is so yummy! If you haven't tried it yet, do it! read more

Disappointed. I wanted to go somewhere else but my husband bought me here. Ordered 4pc with a side of corn and fritters Guess what, corn is missing Other than that chicken is bland and taste like old oil or seafood oil. Giving the 2 star for the fritters. Good thing the fritters doesnt taste like the oil or maybe the sugar cover up the oil taste. Very dissatisfied maybe because i was hoping to eat good friedchicken only to get a bland oil tasting chicken. Not worth the hype. Whatevers hyping this place. read more