The best chicken ever and the gravy was the best. Ordered the family pack . Also included the cold slaw.

Things have really changed since I last came here 3-4 years ago. The chicken pieces are smaller and the spicy version is less spicy, still crispy though. The fries are as bland as before - it really just needs any salt at all. Prices have gone way up. There's also no where to sit anymore so you have to eat it in your car or take away. This place was my favourite fried chicken place, but now I'm not sure I'll be back again. read more

L A Chicken - Line up to order - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Ok, I've been wanting to try this place out for a while now. I usually read reviews before I even attempt to walk into a place unknown. I must admit, the reviews are right! One of the best places to get fried chicken. No disappointments. I got the 10 piece Family Meal (10pcs chicken (half/half), "Family" (large) fries, and medium gravy). They have the right crispiness level for both the spicy and regular, surprising as I usually have to order the spicy in order to get that satisfying crunch. Anyways, the spicy is quite light on the "spice". The fries were good, although I like my fries extra crunchy; they were soft to bite into but still had a crispy exterior. The gravy. What can I say, but wow! It's actually made with a roux (flour, fat). I've never in my life experienced real gravy when ordering fried chicken. Needless to say, that's some tasty gravy I was told to wait 5 minutes when ordering, and that's what I got. My regular chicken was still piping hot when I bit into it 10 minutes later. The spicy one was still hot, but had cooled. Overall, what a pleasant experience. I didn't even get the prompt for tipping as there wasn't one . You honestly can't argue with the price. I've never ever gotten a 10 piece, large fries, and a regular gravy for $35 or anywhere close to that. Go to Churches or Jollybee and it's easily $10 more. Super friendly, counter staff. Fast service and you get what they say. This might just be my new go to place whenever I'm in the area. Gotta watch the weight though One thing that you might want to be cautious of is if your parking there. It can be a little on the more compact side. Still space between cars, but watch out when someone is pulling out. read more

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This place is an institution... I don't understand how they haven't expanded to further locations?? Love the mom-n-pop shop vibes and a menu board from the eighties to go along with it.. prices are very reasonable.. we paid $40 for a 12 pc combo with med fries and gravy.. chicken is both super crispy yet super juicy.. couple gripes being spicy chicken could be a lot spicier and they are cash only read more

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we showed up at la chicken at around 6:30 pm on saturday and strangely, it didn't look busy. we tried calling ahead to place our order, but it went straight to their voicemail. la chicken is fast food, located in a tiny strip mall, there's no place to dine in anymore, and they've blocked the washroom off with their tables. this casual spot serves tasty fried chicken. it's kind of hard to find, if you aren't familiar with richmond, located on 11780 thorpe road, just load it on your gps, it'll be worth it. we ordered the 15 pieces, (serves five to seven people, but this is for just the two of us, no judgements please), chicken only (no sides), white and dark meat, and crispy (not really spicy at all, get this instead of the regular recipe). we were told the wait would be about ten minutes, no problem as i recall waiting 30 minutes in the past. we had to deal with some sort of stall in richmond, which took about 40 minutes, and i was worried our chicken would get soggy, but it wasnt. golden and crispy on the outside, deep fried chicken, juicy and flavourful on the inside, it's that perfect crunch that just hits the spot. i practically inhaled three and a half pieces. so relieved la chicken is as good as i remembered it to be. i'm pretty sure we got more than 15 pieces (but who's counting). this is the standard to which we compare all other fried chicken to. read more

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This place is literally all you can ask for in a fried chicken joint. It's tucked away in a less-trafficked area of Richmond, but that ensures the lines aren't crazy long when you go. The food is made fresh, and most importantly, the chicken is some of the best fried chicken you can get in the city. It's always crisp, never dry, and full of flavour. And bonus points for the gravy. Compared to pretty much any fast food gravy, this absolutely wipes the floor with the competition. It's fresh-tasting, rich in flavour, and has a peppery kick. KFC's tastes like it comes out of the sewer after eating this. Whenever I'm in the area, I'm always sure to stop in. It's a real treat in the summer that it's got free parking and is across the street from a park with some picnic benches, so it's the perfect match for a warm summer evening. read more

Haven't been here for fried chickens for several years. Picked up a 12 piece family meal yesterday and cost $38+ tax. Price is very reasonable when you compare with the Church's fried chickens. We asked for half and half ( regular and extra crispy). Impressed with the taste and not overly salted. Unsalted fries too so we can let our dog enjoy a few fries. Currently they do not have sit in service but we will be back for sure. read more

Spicy Fried Chicken wasn't really spicy at all lol, not sure what spice was in here. Gravy was so thick, unbearably thick I would say. Fries were good. Can't say we'll be coming back cause it's not technically cheap either. 3/5 read more

L A Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Do you like hot, juicy, perfectly breaded chicken? Well then, do I have a recommendation for you. Today I stopped by and ordered the 10 piece chicken sans gravy and fries, just pure chicken. We opted for five pieces of spicy and five pieces of original. Both did not disappoint. The spicy has a bit more texture in terms of the breading while the original is a bit more flat; I really love crispy though so the spicy one really hit the spot. Also, don't be alarmed by the word spicy because I to be honest did not taste much in regards to spicy and really I found the only difference to be that the breading was as mentioned more crispy and textured. There is ample parking in the parking lot where LA Chicken resides however you probably can also park across the street in the giant complex and walk over. The cost was reasonable for such delicious chicken at $23 for 10 pieces and there were many other combo deals that seemed reasonable as well. There was no tip option which actually made me feel a little bit bad considering other takeout chicken places such as down low automatically put you on the spot to tip without even letting you see the machine to type in your own tipping option. The service was quick and the man serving us was very friendly and hospitable. When people say LA Chicken is the best chicken around, well, I couldn't agree more. read more

L A Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE It's so subjective! This reviewer prefers the the taste of Popeyes/Church's - but by all means, the chicken here at LA should meet the needs of many taste buds in Richmond :) === 2. FOOD In exploring the fried chicken scene in Richmond: - Popeyes has a light coating of batter, is relatively light on pepper/spice, and has marinated meat where you can taste the saline/salt. - Church's is like that of Popeyes - lighter batter, lighter on spice, but the meat itself is less marinated that what Popeyes offers. - LA would be like a mix between Popeyes and KFC - it has more pepper/spices than Popeyes with thicker batter, but smaller thighs and drumsticks. - KFC would be best for those who like a fuller set of pepper/spices, thick batter, and usually flavorful meat. === 3. SERVICE Service was reasonable and good for what is really takeout. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's a takeout joint, considered new perhaps in the early 90's. But it's clean enough and wheelchairs and baby strollers will fit when placing orders. The parking lot for the complex outside is on the small side, but street parking is available when the lot is full! read more

L A Chicken - Fried Chicken: mmm..mmm! ($2.75 per piece) - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Certainly a local favourite, there was already a short lineup despite coming right at opening pretty much. Known for their fried chicken, I ended up getting the 2 piece snack and I certainly did not have to wait long. Comparing it to other fried chicken places, I didn't think it was anything too special but wouldn't mind getting it again if I was in the neighborhood. read more

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Best fried chicken ! Only get spicy! Batter is extra crispy! And its not spicy at all for those who cannot eat spicy at all Original is bland and soggy! read more

L A Chicken - Menu - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

We did a mukbang for my brother's birthday. We got fried chicken from KFC, Churches, Popeyes, and LA chicken. Let me tell ya...LA Chicken is still the best tasting chicken. The crunch and juiciness and flavour surpasses that of all the other chicken. I don't eat it so often because my stomach gets heavy and not so happy in the morning when I eat too much of it. An easy solution would be not to eat a lot of it...but once you start crunchin', it's hard to stop :) 4 stars tho coz the fries sucked and the gravy gets to thick. Skip the fries. read more

L A Chicken - Crunchy, spicy chicken in the back. Original in the front. Spicy is where it is at! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Chicken, Fries, and Gravy are all fantastic! Been coming for years and still a huge favorite. Tasty chicken (a la KFC but much better), nicely thick fries for dipping in slightly peppery gravy. So good. (Recent packaging changes seem to mean a few less fries.) Only tried 1 salad so far and it was better than the 2 national brands at the grocery stores so might add salads more often. Always get LA when family/friends come to town. It is a bit of a greasy spoon as they have not updated the "dining room" ever, but that is OK. They have not allowed eat-in since covid. The same 2 hard workers every day--don't know how they do it! They take cash and debit, not sure about credit cards. Their debit machine does not have tap and is dial-up so know your PIN and have a bit of patience. (I think this is why reviews say calls go to voicemail. Can't see how they'd have time to check voicemail, they are so busy!) I've never called ahead but orders usually only take about 10 min to prep since it is always freshly fried. Love this place. read more

Finally tried this place. I've heard that it is a sister company to Lee's Chicken (now known as John's Chicken) in Port Coquitlam. I grew up in PoCo, right near Lee's Chicken and I've eaten there most of my life, so I'll compare LA with Lee's and Church's. LA Chicken is close but not quite the same as Lee's Chicken. The batter, the way they brine the chicken and fry it is the same. The biggest thing missing was the spicy in their "Spicy Chicken." It was not spicy at all. Not even spicier than black pepper. The best thing about Lee's Chicken was that their spicy was such a savoury spicy, unlike Church's Chicken, which is just heat spice, but no flavor. I was a little disappointed in that for LA Chicken, but the rest is really good. The batter is on the crunchy side (Church's Chicken has less battery, which makes it crispier than crunch, so depends on what texture you like). The meat is brined well and it retains its juice very well. For takeout, they place the chicken in an aluminum pan with foil on top, which is different than other fried chicken places where they use a paper box. This made the chicken soggy faster. I'd recommend you take off the foil to let it breathe and maintain its crunchiness. Price is very good. $23 for 12 pieces, whereas Church's Chicken is now I think $28 for only 12 pieces. I received a flyer along with my purchase for their Christmas deal which says "offer expires Dec 31 2019" with no start date; however, I didn't get the deal today, so I am not sure when it starts... maybe on Christmas Day? The deal is pretty good: $18 for 10, $20 for 12, $23 for 15, $28 for 20. read more

L A Chicken - Spicy chicken, which was not spicy at all, in a tin pan covered in tin foil. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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LA Chicken is my favourite fried chicken joint in the lower mainland! They're a family owned restaurant and they make the best fried chicken! Something about their seasoning makes the chicken so delicious. The chicken was crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked tendered meat on the inside. Also, the way they make their chicken isn't heavy or oily at all. They're gravy is a must get as well. It's not too salty and the consistency is perfect; however, sometimes it can be on the thicker side. They can be very busy during rush hours and they usually only have 1-2 people working. You can try giving them a call before the rush hour hits and reserve your pick-up time slot. No guarantees on this as they only occasionally answer their phone, but it's worth the shot if you don't like waiting in line! PRICE｜$$ 。$23.00 10 PCs 。$3.79 Medium Gravy read more

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I'm not gonna lie! Pure ghetto chicken heaven! I got a 4 piece Spicy Chicken & it was not spicy. I could not complain though as the chicken was so juicy & delicious! Fries & gravy = I have to get to the gym ASAP!!! This joint is absolutely nothing special! Don't come here expecting an 'experience' or the finest of anything!!! Stay away if you're the 'snotty silver spoon in mouth' type of person! And if you're a whinner about everything in life - avoid this place altogether!!! You will bit*h like there's no tomorrow!!! This joint takes the Class - out of Classy!!! Mr Gordon Ramsay if you're reading this - please pull up right outside with your Hell on Wheels truck ..... please!?! This is an out of the way location in Richmond & I just happened to be passing by & needed dinner - so my mind said why not! LA Chicken has absolutely zero to do with the City of Angels - so if you're thinking your about to have a taste of LA, you're not!!! You will however, be getting straight up soul ghetto chicken - pure & simple no beating around the bush!!! I asked the owner at the counter for recommendations as this was my first time here, (ie combo 1 or 2 etc) & you know his response ... chicken!!! So I got chicken & left! read more

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I can tell the difference between LA Chicken, Church's and Popeyes (KFC, nope). LA Chicken Original is mild tasting, LA Chicken Spicy has great flavour. LA Chicken has a great flakey crust that has a good crumble and a good crunch (thinking a mixture of potato starch and baking powder added in the dry mix). It does have a very tasty msg taste which I love. Fries were passable, coleslaw was dress right and gravy was better than KFC's and more flavorful than Church's... Honestly; Clubhouse Instant Brown sauce is better texture and flavour with a dash of fish sauce. LA Chicken leaves me super thirsty for the following 16 hours along with the wait for the chicken and limited business hours and it's a bit of a drive for me.... l love Church's Chicken. read more

L A Chicken - Four piece dark meal dinner combo - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I have finally tried the infamous LA chicken. I ordered the 3 piece chicken dinner for $13. It came with a small side of salad, fries and gravy. Slightly pricer than church's chicken. LA chicken is not as moist and oily as Church's. At Church's, you can peel off the skin and see a layer of oil hanging. LA skin is drier. The meat is still tender. I ordered the spicy version, and unlike Church's, it doesn't taste overwhelmingly like spice. Just a hint. The fries are thinner and less mushier than Church's, also fried a little longer. I like LA's fries better. I gotta say gravy makes everything better. Church's chicken leaves me feeling slightly oily and greasy. But if you like the drier type, not too dry like KFC then LA is for you. Still on my first piece, unsure of how I'll feel after two more. read more

L A Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

A friend of mine highly recommended this place for fried chicken. Let me tell you that I ordered some fried chicken and was very disappointed. The chicken was not cooked well and the chicken batter tasted thick, very oily and uncooked. That is really gross. I can still taste the oiliness in the chicken. I felt quite ill after eating this extremely oily chicken. read more

Seriously one of the best fried chicken places in the Lower Mainland. We've been coming to this small hole-in-the-wall for years and will keep doing so as long as they keep running. If you like Church's Chicken, you're in for a treat here because this is better. Perfectly crispy chicken skin and tender and juicy meat on the inside. Plus the thick gravy is so much better than those watered down versions we see elsewhere. The fries could use some work but that's just nitpicking. Our go-to meal from here is their leg and thigh family meal which gets you gravy and a side. Unbuckle your belt and enjoy. read more

L A Chicken - Leg and Thigh Family Meal - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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LA Chicken is hands down Richmond's best Fried Chicken. Sorry Colonel, Church's, and Win-Win, they've got you guys beat in flavour and value. If you like super crunchy, moist, and flavourful deep fried chicken, well, this IS the place for you. The line ups are worth the wait. Parking is challenging sometimes but there's always street parking. It just depends how far you're willing to march. Oh man, I'm craving me some deep fried goodness as I type up this review at 8am on a Saturday morning. read more

L A Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I really love this juicy fried chicken takeout place . Their fried chicken is flavourful, juicy and crunchy just as I like it . They have regular and spicy . They have some great value combos worth getting at fair prices . read more

L A Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I heard lots of good reviews about this place. I came to try it out and was disappointed. It was nothing special. I have to say even KFC or Churches has better chicken than L A Chicken. Also note that they charge for condiment where as other chicken places provide free ketchup, salt, vinegar, pepper or any other sauces. It cost $0.30 per small packet. This place nick nacks on even such a small thing. Decor is dirty and run down. I heard that the reason why quality has gone down was due to change management. Not sure if that is true. Also parking is a chaos in the stripmall where L A Chicken is located. Chicken is around $3 ish per piece. For the taste and value, there is no reason for me to return. Very disappointed. read more

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I think the fried chicken is overrated but at least it is off my bucket list now. It still has its fans as parking is horrible. Hard to find a spot. While we waited for the fried chicken, it seemed to be made to order, people streamed in to order. Maybe that is the draw. Freshly fried chicken. It also meant the chicken was super oily as there was no draining of oil. The skin was also very salty. Give me church's chicken or juke fried chicken anytime. This is not worth the trek into Richmond for fried chicken. read more

L A Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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When asked about fried chicken, more often than not, LA Chicken will be recommended. I've known about LA Chicken for years and I finally ordered my first batch today. I tired calling ahead of time so I could pick up my chicken and go but after 3 attempts, no one answered and it went straight to voice mail - fail. However, I read in other reviews this is not new. Once I physically arrived at the restaurant, I ordered a family meal of 12 pieces of chicken with a family size fries and gravy for $31. I ordered half regular and half spicy. Waited about 10 minutes and I got a hot chicken package, an aluminum container radiated the heat so it was definitely a hot package. Once we arrived back at home, 10 minutes later, the chicken was still hot and crispy. I'll start off with the chicken. Since it was made to order, all of the chicken pieces were really juicy and tender! The chicken pieces were also really decently sized! The Regular Fried Chicken batter was nothing crazy unique, just a good thin batter that wasn't overly greasy or salty. But the Spicy Fried Chicken was bomb! It's not really spicy, maybe more like a peppery spice? But definitely manageable even for a spice weakling like me. The Spicy Chicken was so well marinated that as you bit into the chicken, the flavour penetrated all the way through! The flavour was unstoppable and with the extra crispy skin, it was just *chef's kiss*! Now on to some mediocre stuff, fries were nothing to rave about and I was really hopeful on the gravy but it was really lacking in flavour and kind of too runny for me. And like many other reviewers said, it's definitely a hole-in-the-wall interior - shabby, no chic. Overall, please do come for the Spicy Fried Chicken - I have already wasted many years not stuffing my face with this delicious chicken! read more

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still good chicken in taste.. although it's smaller and a bit oily now than they were before read more

I haven't been here for awhile but it is still as good as before. It is a family owned place and has been around for a long time. Don't let the exterior and interior fool you as the chicken is so good. The skin is flaky and crispy. The meat is so moist and juicy, you wouldn't believe it. I don't know how they can make the outside so crispy yet keep the meat so juicy. It is a lot better than other fried chicken places. It is like they took the crispy skin from Church's Chicken and placed it over the juicy meat of a KFC chicken but better. It is that damn good. The price is higher than other places which is why the 4 stars. If it was a little less, then it would be 5 star. But I am tempted to give it 5 stars. Sigh. read more

L A Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

November , 22, 2019 I Tried l.a. chicken for dinner. The cashier was extremely rude and dont feel like to give us any ketchup. Just gave us 3 pkgs @ 1st time and 2 pkgs @ 2nd time with different logo for 10 pcs of chicken. Look like they got it from somewhere else. Spicy chicken is not spicy, but so crispy. The original one, look smaller than spicy one, batter was so thin, not crispy as spicy one... 3 pcs were dried, 2 pcs were juicy and small. Their chairs and washroom were extremely dirty. read more

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4 stars for their amazing fried chicken! Definitely beats the fried chicken chains (kfc, church's, popeyes) We ordered a family meal which id prob skip next time and just get the fried chicken cuz it's really the only good thing at LA chicken but it's the one thing that matters most lol! Their coleslaw is in the tiniest container (and expensive) so i thought it'd be something special but it's not :) Only thing that annoys me is that they don't like to pick up their phone (or maybe they don't take phone orders for pickup). read more

Best fried chicken in town. The chicken is huge, juicy, skin is so crispy. I keep coming back every time I drive to Richmond read more

L A Chicken - Spicy Chicken with Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

They are behind the Shoppers Drug near Cambie & No. 5 road in Richmond. I usually get their spicy chicken. It has crunchy coating and great flavor. The chicken is also very juicy. Some fried chicken gets very oily. This is not the case at L A Chicken. Even you eat the chicken after it cools down, it is not oily. I go there everytime when I am in that area. read more

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This is THE spot for juicy, crunchy, flavorful fried chicken! This fried chicken restaurant is quite a hidden gem in a plaza that is about 10 mins from most restaurants in Richmond. When we got there we saw a line already. The restaurant looks really humble and honestly nothing too fancy inside except some solid delicious fried chicken. We ordered 4 pieces of thighs and breast and decided to bring to the park next to the restaurant to enjoy since no one really eats inside. The first bite was like...we know why there is a line... you have to try it to feel for yourself! I like original better than the spicy. read more

L A Chicken - 4 pieces fried chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I've been coming to LA Chicken for the last few years and it never disappoints! There's not much seating inside but most people take their food to go. We got a 15 piece tray for our Christmas potluck and it was great! You can choose from original or spicy and I like both. The chicken is so moist and juicy with a crispy skin! It's hard to stop yourself from eating too much! The fries are very lacklustre though so don't expect much there but they taste ok with gravy. read more

L A Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

LA chicken has the best chicken hands down. It's even better than KFC and church's. I don't know what they do with the batter, but oh my goodness... it's fantastic. The only sad thing about LA chicken is there's only ONE location in Richmond, I wish they'd open more stores all over the lower mainland. Lastly, my tip is to go early because there's always a line up outside the store due to COVID. BUT if you love fried chicken and you're near Richmond, definitely go to LA chicken. read more

This is my favorite Chicken joint! The food is 5 stars but the place would benefit from a little reno

Fried chicken party packs for the win! This isn't a fancy establishment whatsoever, it's fast food at it's finest, but don't let that fool you. This place is constantly busy. Why? For their delicious fried chicken of course. You can order singles, meals, platters, sandwiches, and more. Their chicken is perfectly hot and crispy. Surprisingly, the chicken always stays crispy after the 25 minute drive back to my house. Pair that with their gravy, and damn, you've got yourself a treat. I've never actually dined in. This has always been a grab and go place for my family and I. If you can, I'd recommend calling ahead to place an order for pick up. Without a doubt some of the best fried chicken in the city. read more

Fried Chicken? Always. This is a no frills joint. Small and minimal but their chicken says a lot. I find the chicken recipe closer to KFC than Churches. The skin stays crispy albeit heavy on the pepper (the table pepper kind, not the spicy chilli one). Their gravy also tastes like my childhood. "They don't make it like this anymore". I shared the 4 piece combo which came with fries, a can of pop, gravy and a side salad (we chose the coleslaw). This chicken works great for sports parties in my opinion. If I lived closer, I'd be a regular. read more

L A Chicken - 4 piece fried chicken combo - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Came here on a Tuesday evening around 8:30 PM. They close at 9 PM. We ordered four pieces of fried chicken. It took about five minutes for the chicken to be done maybe even less than that. The chicken came out steaming hot. The first bite I took was super crispy. Besides the crispiness the inside was super juicy. The only reason why I gave it four stars is because there's not much salt in it and I really like salt. They could probably add more flavour to their chicken. I was eating mostly for the crispiness and the juiciness of the chicken. If they only added a little bit more salt it would've been perfect. Some suggestions could be adding a powdered flavour to it. It's definitely a small place with about four tables. Most of the people here get takeout. It's a little bit on the pricier side but you pay for what you get. We drove all the way here from North Vancouver just to get this chicken and the verdict is it is worth it. read more

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Yummy chicken with dated restaurant interior. If you are looking for a small run business, LA Chicken is one of the best small family run chicken places in the lower mainland. They have great quality food for great pricing. Our favourite is the spicy assorted chicken bucket, the flavour is great. Have patience as they are busy on nice summer days, lunch and dinner rushes. Only 2 people working so hard always to bring best service and quality yummy food! We are never disappointed :) read more