I picked up takeout for lunch at Johns Fried Chicken last week. I ordered 3-piece chicken combo with yellow rice. It was so good! Tip: Ask for the hot sauce that comes in the little lidded containers. Trust me. read more

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THE GOOD ---------------- + Good, tasty traditional Dominican food. ++++ Pernil and Chicken Stew were very good. Pernil was extra juicy and shockingly not very dry. Chicken Stew was flavorful and tender. Sweet plantains were excellent too. ++++ Serving size of rice + entree platter was huge. Easily satisfied 2 appetites with 1 entree. + Wide variety of entrees to choose from (Oxtail Stew, Chicken Stew, Pernil, Salmon, Pork Ribs, Fried Chicken) along with various carbs (White Rice, Yellow Rice with Peas, Moro Rice, Sweet Plantains, etc.). + Platters were reasonably priced at $12.50 each for the amount of food they gave. + Plenty of tables and seats in the back of the restaurant. + Part of a strip mall with plenty of parking spots. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - There were flies buzzing around as we were eating in the back of the restaurant. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = There's no air conditioning inside, but PLENTY of large fans stationed all over the back of the restaurant. read more

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- Narrow, but deep fast food spot with a few tables with ample seating anyone looking to dine in - Very quiet for Friday evening dinner - Large selection of Dominican food options: meals come with a meat (main) and a side (rice); not sure if it comes with other options - Portion are on the large side; prices are fair for the amount of food that you get - Food had good flavor: chicken stew was plenty saucy and had very little bone bits; pernil was also decently moist but skin was not as crispy as one would hope; meals were hot but was not super fresh - Didn't try their fried chicken, looked neither appetizing nor special--feel the need to add this because of the restaurant name... - Staff speak very little English; didn't try very hard and seemed to get a bit impatient with our questions; had to call for their attention multiple times to request for additional items (utensils, napkins, plates, missing sauces) - Surprisingly clean highchairs (spotless, no stickiness, functional buckles)! - Discount when paying with cash--the norm these days read more

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John's Fried Chicken in Paramus, NJ offers delightful Dominican cuisine. The food was really delicious, with a variety of menu items that all tasted fresh and homemade. A great choice for takeout. #DominicanCuisine #JohnsFriedChicken #Takeout #FreshFood #HomemadeTaste read more

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I picked up chicken soup on the way home for my son. It was thick and spicy... a very different flavor that I have ever tasted. Not something I would order again. read more

As you can see in the picture, I've never seen sweet plantains look like this. They look very old. It looks like chicken. I ordered from Uber Eats and the rice came, and it was burnt. Also, the empanadas were very old as well and greasy. read more

Johns Fried Chicken - These are the sweet plantains - Chicken Shop Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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The food is not the same as the one in north Bergen. Missing the sazon. They don't keep the rotisserie in the oven and it was cold. The Dominic cake was stale and old tasting and the flan was watery. Better off going to Hudson county for the real thing. read more

We left the football game at Bergen Catholic headed toward the GSP. While riding in the car (where I was passenger), I Yelp searched "Food" near current location and filtered for Open Now with a sort on Distance. The results in Map View showed that this restaurant was the closest just ahead in the direction we were headed. Pros: * The place is clean, hygienic food counter and overall bright interior with some seating. * Generous portion size and good price to value * Great service by friendly staff Cons: * My beef empanada was lacking - shell a tad too oily and dry filling * The pickled red onions were salty and tasted weird read more

Johns Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

I would not recommend this location, and it's best to go visit a different one. The food is always very dry and sits out all day. Like other reviewers mentioned, I don't think anything is cooked on site. The food is also very salty, and if you choose the wrong items, you'll have a stomachache for days. It can be difficult to order because the workers don't speak English very well. The inside of the store is dingey and dirty. I'm not sure why the owner doesn't invest more time and effort to this location, as it's a corner away from a large hospital. It could thrive if they'd offer fresh food. read more

Tried this yesterday. People were nice . Food was cold , and just meh! Sancocho was just chicken soup.

Don't worry the name fooled me too! I went in thinking it was a chicken spot and turns out to be a Spanish spot... I mean that's still a win. Service was good, patient and helpful. The ambiance isn't a chicken spot lol but it's like a hot food kitchen. Food is good, I've tried some empanadas, chicken stew, fried chicken, plantains, yuca... I mean not in one sitting but that's how good the food is... you'll come back read more

I had been intrigued by this place for some time now but just had the opportunity to try them recently. I ordered food to go and although tasty, it didn't sit well with me. I had an upset stomach for over 24 hours. The place is clean, very friendly service md reasonable pricing. I did order something that I would not usually order therefore I would possibly try them again for their fried chicken since it appears to be their specialty. Additionally I visited late in the evening and perhaps the food was sitting all day long? Nonetheless, I like to support small businesses so I would try them again in the future. read more

Good food.. sometimes the chicken could be a little salty but overall the food is tasty authentic Spanish/Dominican cuisine Has a variety of different dishes with giving it a try read more

First timer . Passed by Paramus and bumped into this restaurant. Seeing the fried chicken in the name of the restaurant, went in. They had so many options in lunch menu , but only 1 or 2 chicken items . They had a curry type chicken and I took it with white rice . Flavor was good ... not spicy at all. A box with rice and curry costed about 12-13$. I also wanted to taste fried chicken and it was sooooooooooo bad :( oily and no flavor . It wasn't fresh ! And I could squeeze oil from the food . Don't ever buy fried chicken from this place . Parking was good . Overall a very average experience read more

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My thanks to Yelper Dom R. for his review or I might not have found this place! Restaurant was very busy when I got there. My pernil with arroz moro and a few steamed veggies lunch special was tasty, albeit pricey. My veggies may have cost extra, but I have no way of knowing, as part of the menu isn't priced on either the printed menu or the screen menus in the restaurant. Why not list the prices? Looking at the printed menu, it seems soup is free (probably not)! Don't think there's much Spanish food in the area so if you've got a hankering for some decent Spanish food, check Johns out! read more

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Rice and chicken were ok. DO NOT Order pastel it looked and tasted like poo on a plate... They rush you through the line to order.. and ambiance was and cleanliness was just ok.. read more

Johns Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Delicious. Nice selection. Wish I went in earlier in the day. I went for the fried chicken but there wasn't much left :( I will Definitely go in earlier next time read more

I've been to this place twice as I live locally and the second time was my last. I called to ask if they had pasteles and they said they did. I went to pick them up. I can't believe they are selling this concoction that they are calling a pastele. It was some tasteless chicken in what was not the typical masa for pasteles. It was awful. I will not be going back to this place. read more

I was there today and the lady who attended me was discourteous and nasty. When asked how much were certain items she seemed to be bothered. Coming from a latin background their food is extremely overpriced! After my overall experience I will not be back!!! read more

Although it seems like I check in here a lot, it's more about the weather than the food in the winter time. Not to say that the food isn't good- far from it! We come in from a project around the corner to sit inside and enjoy a cup of coffee and a soup and maybe an enchilada or two. The staff here is very friendly and always comes right away to take our order. They make coffee fresh for us on each visit and it does a body good to be warmed up on the inside. The restaurant is split between a John's Fried Chicken and a Dominican food establishment. There are places to eat along one wall in the back but I wouldn't suggest bringing a large group- there simply isn't enough room for more than maybe 15 seats in the whole restaurant. From my many visits I can say, that you won't be blown away but you will certainly appreciate the kind staff and the good food. read more

I like the food for me it's just like home cooking. However, I went there about a week ago and waiting in line and the person behind the counter went to another person who came after me, even when I told her I was here first she contin to help the other person so I walked out. I decided to give it another try because I really liked the food and again it happened. I will no longer spend my money where it's clear it's not wanted. read more

If I could give no star I would have , worst Dominican Spanish food I have ever try . Food is cold , nasty , and most of all expensive would not recommend at all don't know how they are still open read more

Food has gone downhill over last few years. I would not recommend if looking for a genuine Dominican restaurant. Place is also always dirty.

Located in a strip mall with multiple other options, this place is fantastic and really tasty. I usually get their three piece meal with fries which is under 7 bucks. It comes with a wing, a leg and a thigh. The chicken is juicy and never greasy. The fries are cooked to perfection every time and are super crispy. But their homemade hot sauce is to die for. I always get an extra small cup of it because one is never enough. Keep up the great work. read more

Figured I'd give it a second chance. Never again. $11 for over cooked tough rotisserie chicken and white rice, nothing else. Quarter chicken and white rice, $11. Really. Over cooked, dried out. $11. Never again. read more

Johns Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

I loved this place and have recommended so many of my co workers, employees and friends since it is the food of my culture and it's actually here in Paramus!! But boy do they need to work on their customer service!! The customer is always right is definitely not a a slogan used here, actually more like let's go on and argue with the customer and embarrass them is the way to go. As someone who has ran a successful business for the last two years, I'm almost embarrassed of how I was treated here. I simply stated in Spanish which is the language spoken by the person who was serving me, that the last time my $15 soup only had one piece of meat and then one big bone obviously along with the other ingredients but we are now talking about the meat in particular. Instead of this lovely Lady apologizing, she flat out told me I was lying. It was downhill from there and too much to type but just know that they both and by both I mean the supposed manager that I am not sure what training as a manager she received, but the owners of this establishment might want to send her back. She proceeded to argue with me the entire time I was there even, when I explained to them that the food is amazing and I was just stating that possibly because of the meat being on the steam table it could have fallen off the bone but I literally only received a small piece of meat and if I can have more. I want to see my people excelling and if this is the kind of customer service that is given to all customers here I do not see this business lasting much longer no matter how good their food is, which is pretty expensive by the way and we pay it because again it's good. But arguing back-and-forth with a customer is a no go! I will gladly provide free customer service training as I am certified to do so.. but honey these ladies either need a vacation some Xanax or some real training!! read more

Johns Fried Chicken - The only pieces of meat in my 7 dollar salcocho! And boy do i have a story - Chicken Shop Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Im sure the chicken is good when served correctly but when I got it, it was dried out like leather from the heat lamp. The person that packed the food should have noticed something was off when the meat was darker than the fried chicken skin. Same on you for selling something you should have thrown out! read more

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As a dominican from manhattan, it's really difficult to find quality Dominican food in bergen county. I was hooked after my first order. I'm now a repeat customer! You get more here than chipotle! read more

This is an absolutely wonderful place. Definitely try it here I tried a little bit of everything and it was worth it. The staff is extremely friendly and they're always willing to help you. Give this new restaurant to try and you'll definitely never turn back. Especially if you want non-greasy fried chicken read more

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The place is so deceiving because it looks like the typical Dominican restaurant that has so many options but the food was awful. Absolutely terrible, the beans had no flavor tasted like tap water mixed with garlic. The pernil was soaked in juice and seasoning that made it spicy and taste odd. I took 2 bites and threw it away, highly disappointed and a waste of 12$ I grew up with great Dominican food and this was the worst I've ever had. read more

Great food ! And they fill the damn plate up ! Everything here is good ! I promise ! read more

I came searching for good food and this place did more than justice and they have variety of food too 10/10! read more

Worst fried chicken. It's so dry. I guess bec it was 7pm and the chicken has been sitting there the entire day. I had a bite and needs to throw it away. Wasted my $15 . Never will go back there. No star at all bec it is really terrible. read more

I witnessed a horrible customer service transaction this poor lady in front of me was telling the server that there was no meat in her large soup last time that it was bone if she can please make sure there was meat and she said it very nicely and the lady behind the counters had a whole hissy fit she kept going until this customer left the manger came out and said she was offended buy how the customer was talking to her and the customer wasn't even being rude or nasty many people in the line were like wow the customer was right and the manager and server was wrong also when i had gotten to my destination to eat my food the meat tasted like a burnt bottom of the pot i was very displeased with the whole experience of this place and from reading the reviews im not the only one who feels this way i would of never thought read more

Bodega style food in Paramus. It's the closest Dominican food you can get in the area. Prices are definitely high, food is pretty decent. Pernil is always on point and not dry. read more

Listen, the name of the restaurant threw me off. I went and it was a variety of different food items. I thought I would sink my teeth into some delicious fried chicken, but nope!!!! The chicken is horrible and greasy. So I said, let me give the restaurant a chance because they have a variety of Dominican food, which I'm a fan of. So I came back a second time; I asked for rotisserie chicken with some rice and bean. I was rubbing my hands and salaveting to taste this meal. Well, the chicken was so dry someone needed to give the cook on how to keep a rotisserie chicken moist. I didn't even know you could make chicken that dry. Overall, the food is not the best, combined with the person not being able to speak English, connect with take it or leave mentality made it more difficult. read more

The Paramus location is disappointing at best. I have not been back since when they first opened. Unlike their sister store in Cliffisde Pk, the food in Paramus is sitting out in the buffet trays getting dry the whole day. I don't believe they cook anything fresh. They likely deliver in the morning from another location. Their roast chicken is dried out too because it stays in the oven the entire day. Service is terrible too. It is like they don't even care. Honestly though the food from the Palisades Park store is pretty delicious. read more

Solid Dominican food. Came across this place while working nearby. They have a great selection of meals with a fast casual set up. I ordered the half roasted chicken with Moro de guandules (Rice with peas). Chicken was juicy and well seasoned. Place was very clean and staff was friendly. Would definitely stop back in for lunch if I'm ever in the area. read more

I've used uber eats eight times this year but never thought a restaurant did such a good job with their food that I would leave a comment. I really hope this place and specifically this location stays open for the next few decades. I ordered the grilled plantains, steamed yuca, and a pineapple juice. Everything was made and prepared in house. I will be ordering from them a lot. I never leave comments but the quality of their food has to be known. read more

Food was terrible. We ordered pernil that was one unbelievably salty. The ceviche was half oil (and not good oil). When we opened the pernil there was oil everywhere. Salad had not flavor (no dressing) nor did they give a dressing to add. Only thing that was decent was the rice. Never returning! read more