SCREAMING 5 STARS!!!! Now that I have your attention, stop what you're doing and come eat here. The traditional house and fish sauce fried chicken Sammy were BOTH as good as the best I've ever had. Absolutely perfect from flavor to assembly, flawlessly placed on brioche bun. I appreciate that the coleslaws punch in perfect balance without mayo. You can watch them batter and fry it to order, if you're one of those foodies that likes to watch. I loved it all so much I seriously found myself getting almost sad towards the last few bites. Last but almost *first are the best tater tot's you will ever have. It's a bold claim I'd love to be proven wrong on. And feel free to message me if you find a better tot! They are perfectly cooked and seasoned with things you should come in and talk to the seriously friendly owner personally about. He'll tell you. Super cool guy and was so nice to serve me and my brother 5 minutes before closing. In summary- uncomplicated comfort food you'd never be able to replicate at home with a fair price and flavor that you'll be telling your friends about and possibly, even yelping about. read more

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I ordered Lou's for dinner last night and it's taking all of my willpower not to order it again tonight. But I think I might give in... it's just so good! The fried chicken is perfectly crispy and light, and the flavor is amazing. The cucumbers were awesome too, I need to try the rest of the menu! read more

Lou's Chicken Shop - Spicy Garlic Cucumbers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Moraga, California

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Pretty solid spot. Loved the Asian infused chicken sandwiches, especially the one with fish sauce. Batter was very crispy and chicken was juicy. The portions are great and the food was delicious. Would definitely go back to try the other dishes on the menu. 4.5 stars. read more

The Chez Panisse of fried chicken! I'm rarely in the area, but managed to stop in recently. I had the fish sauce caramel chicken and it was perfection. What brings Lou's to the pinnacle of fried chickendom is the care they put into their sides as well. Perfect rice with a dab of furikaki on top. Macaroni salad that could convert a macaroni hater. And luscious sesame cabbage slaw. Wish they were closer, maybe I should move! read more

Love this small town low key area of Moraga. This location used to be Noddle Theory back in the day but it's now 'Von's Chicken shop'. We came here to try their chicken sandwich and plates. They also sell 'Noodle Theory' frozen soup provision and udon noodles. Score! The place is nice and clean. Staff are super friendly and helpful. There is plenty of parking, seats inside and out. Not sure this would be good for groups. They have bar seating as well if you are coming alone. We tried their Butter Chicken sandwich. It was huge and juicy! It was bigger than my hubs fist. It's a big chicken thigh. We also tried their Garlicky Chicken soy plate that comes with the right amount of rice and green salad with their miso vinaigrette. I would come back again especially for the Noodle Theory frozen provision. I want to try their other selections. Good food and service but a little far for me. ;} [83R,2025] read more

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Went to Lou's Chicken Shop today and tried their Udon: Coconut Curry Chicken. Honestly, it was incredible. The chicken was so juicy and perfectly cooked, and you could really taste that the broth was rich, umami-packed, and clearly homemade. There was a surplus amount of juicy chicken thigh and bok choy. It genuinely felt like something worthy of a Michelin star. Only downside was the service. The lady working there came off a bit unfriendly, which took away from the overall experience. Because of that, I'd give it a 4/5. Still definitely worth going for the food alone. read more

Lou's Chicken Shop - Udon: Coconut Curry Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Moraga, California

Wonderful food, great service. I particularly love the yuzu limeade and the chicken karaage.

Had to be in the area and tried Lou's Excellent, would make another trip just for Lou's read more

Delicious food fresh and flavorful ! Friendly welcoming atmosphere. Glad to see they're adding noodle dishes read more

We love this intimate restaurant in Moraga. Their fried chicken options are so flavorful and delicious. I particularly like the more subtle flavor of the garlic soy glaze but the caramel fish sauce glaze gives you a stronger, sweet flavor. The sandwich is a solid option served on a perfectly toasted challah bun from a local bakery. If you order the rice plate you get a scoop of sushi rice topped with furikake, your choice of vegetable side which could be one of two coleslaws but the real pièce de résistance is their Hawaiian style potato Mac salad. Great tots or cucumber side dishes, a large bowl of tomato soup loaded with veggies like a minestrone, and a delicious Drakes FU Cancer golden ale on draft. Closes a bit earlier than you'd expect on the weekends but the staff have lives too, just plan your delicious meal accordingly. read more

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Great food and great service. The lady was very accommodating. The place is a bit small so it can be a little packed in there when its super busy but other than that, very content overall read more

I've loved what these folks produce since I frequented Noodle Theory in Rockridge, an earlier venture of theirs. Lou's Chicken Shop has the warm, friendly vibes I've come to expect from patronizing the family's other restaurants. The Buttermilk chicken salad and garlicky smashed cucumbers are consistently craveable. The kids karaage won my daughter over immediately. As you might expect, the chicken is the star of the show here and it's tasty, juicy, and full of flavor. So far we've only done take out but I'm hoping to dine in soon and take advantage of their sunny outdoor seating. I don't live near Moraga but I gladly make the trek to Lou's Chicken Shop and encourage anyone in the area who loves good food to do the same! read more

Lou's Chicken Shop - Exterior of Lou's Chicken Shop - Chicken Shop Near Me - Moraga, California

Loose chicken is just a fantastic option to the Moraga dining scene. We get garage, chicken and rice for our young son almost weekly. Once in a while we go for the udon special. Thank you for bringing it. read more

We just left and are already planning our next visit here. Everything is incredible--the fish sauce chicken salad is the best thing I've eaten in a long time. Our family also loved the soy glazed chicken sandwich and the kids chicken and pork plates. I also have a decade-long love for the noodle theory curry udon and it's just as good as I remember. They sell the broth frozen so you can make it at home! read more

Really good food! Went for lunch with my son. He had the buttermilk chicken sandwich and tater tots. I had a rice plate with garlic soy chicken which came with macaroni salad, a scoop of rice and kimchi. The staff are friendly and there was a tv behind the bar showing USA-Italy women's hockey. On a nice day there is also the pleasant option of sitting outside. Definitely worth going out of your way for a visit. Recommended! read more

Ordered the second most popular dish, curry noodles. The flavor was a bit bland for my liking and what I was expecting. The grilled chicken thighs, vegetable, and udon noodles were delicious and I thought were well done. Just the flavors didn't mesh together well with the curry broth. I'll probably check it out again when I'm in town for business, really liked the vibe when I walked in to pick up my order, but surprised how empty it was during lunch hour. Maybe an off day? read more

I read about Lou's awhile ago and decided to stop by. I ordered the Caramel Fish Sauce Chicken salad and it was amazing. Lived up to the hype of the reviews. The chicken had great flavor and the caramel fish sauce made me wish they sold it by the bottle. Definitely a gem in Moraga and worth the trip to try their great food. read more

My whole family loves this place! The buttermilk chicken sandwich is my favorite. My girls love their chicken as well. We usually order ahead and the food is always ready when we go to pick up. Whenever we go we are always given a friendly welcome. The place is small but has seating both inside and outside. They also sell broth and curry bases which we have also enjoyed for home cooking. Definitely give this place a try! read more

To go buttermilk chicken sandwich The taste of the sandwich is really nice. I love the cabbage and pickled onion combo on the chicken. The chicken itself is also very well seasoned and toasted bun is good. Very filling and very high quality. read more

Lou's Chicken Shop - Buttermilk chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Moraga, California

Great food & AMAZING service. I walked in 2 minutes past closing and he insisted on making me my food. Thank you!!! read more

Lou's Chicken Shop - Chicken Shop Near Me - Moraga, California

My daughter and I went in to try lunch. We both had chicken karage. She had hers with fries and I had mine as a salad. Karog was mediocre at best. The salad was not appetizing at all. The best part about the entire meal was the french fries, so I know people swear by this business, but I don't know why read more

Done takeout here many times because the food is just that good! Usually get their rice plate with your choice of chicken style, mac and cheese, rice and veggies. The flavor is spot on and the chicken is cooked perfectly no matter what type you choose - fried or grilled. It also feels a little healthier than your other takeout options and comes with a lot of food so it's perfect for dinner read more

Great Chicken sandwich! I would rate this as the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. I really enjoyed the crunchy, crispy batter, along with jalapeño slaw served on a soft bun. It was so good that my 2 boys and my wife ate it all, usually we take leftovers home, not today. Excellent! read more

Such a fantastic find! I came because of the reviews and it did not disappoint! I'm a chicken lover and whenever I crave for flavorful crispy chicken cooked the way I want it, many places I've been to failed to deliver. But I just found a fave spot! One bite of their caramel fish sauce chicken I knew I'm hooked! It's so flavorful that having it for lunch the next day was still so satisfying! It's a clean place, not too busy when we were there. Service was prompt and friendly. I'll be back. read more

Lou's Chicken Shop - Chicken Shop Near Me - Moraga, California

It's not difficult to get five stars out of the gate; just do everything right the first time. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. We were heading to the movies and needed something nearby, so this was a random pick. The host/server was very kind. Even though they have a self-checkout process, she attended to us directly. The taste and portion of the food were on point. Due to the efficiency of the service, we were able to dine in and still get to our movie on time. I will definitely repeat it. BB read more

I like Lou's! Luv me some fried chicken sammies with slaw and pickles...I'll def be back

I love chicken sandwiches so when I saw the great reviews on Yelp For Lou's Chicken Shop I bookmarked it immediately! It's located in the same plaza where Homegoods and TJMaxx is in Moraga. I asked the lady working there what she recommends, and she suggested I try the Caramel Fish Sauce Chicken Sandwich $13. It's Caramel Fish Sauce Glazed Fried Chicken Thigh with Fresh Herbs, Jalapenos, Pickled Daikon and Carrots with Sriracha Aioli on a Toasted Challah Bun. It's definitely a unique Asian-fusion take on the chicken sandwich but it was pretty tasty. I also got a side order of their Smoked Fries $6 and that was bomb! I kept on eating some while I was driving and I was almost finished with it by the time I got home haha. Their Asian-fusion chicken sandwich menu is unique and worth a trip! read more

Lou's Chicken Shop - Smoked Fries $6 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Moraga, California

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This place got Me with the fries first of all. I went in for a second time to Try the garlic chicken .I'm Gonna say wow .It was worth every delicious bite .The in dining is a bit small but they have a lovely outdoor setting that is beautiful to eat outside especially on a nice sunny day .The lady at the counter has a beautiful smile and the guy that delivered my food was exceptionally nice as well .Overall ,I'm sure everything on this menu is good but this was visit #2 and I will b back again read more

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We were excited to try this place hoping the garlic soy chicken would be similar to the garlic chicken we had in Hawaii. We ordered the garlic soy chicken and buttermilk chicken to go. Both came with mac salad and greens with dressing. The garlic chicken had a decent batter but I honestly couldn't taste much garlic and it lacked flavor for me. The mac salad was pretty bland too and needed at least some salt. My daughter liked her buttermilk chicken but I would imagine it needing a dipping sauce. Good thing she doesn't like sauce so it was fine for her. Overall I was left underwhelmed as the food lacked seasoning for me. read more

Lou's Chicken Shop - Buttermilk Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Moraga, California

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Great vibe inside and great service. The chicken is soooo good. The noodles look amazing but I have not tried yet. The uncontested gem of Moraga; honestly remarkable to find this place here. read more

I work in Moraga only 5 times per year and I have to stop at Lou's for lunch every single time because it's that good. Incredible flavors and the chicken is always moist and delicious. Highly recommend. I usually get the Caramel Fish Sauce Chicken Salad and it never disappoints! read more

Lou's Chicken Shop - Caramel Fish Sauce Chicken Salad and Yuzu Limemade. Delish! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Moraga, California

So glad to have a tasty option in Moraga! Lou's took over the old Noodle Theory spot and serve delicious chicken sandwiches. I came here for the plate lunches, which brings some Hawaiian vibes to the area. The chicken was flavorful and delicious. Even though we got it for takeout it traveled well and maintained its crispiness. They're coming up with new things every day and have yummy sides too. Tater tots on the menu is never a bad thing. Help support these guys in Moraga! We have a severe dearth of tasty options - unless we go to Lafayette or Temescal - and could use places like Lou's. read more

Lou's Chicken Shop - Garlic soy plate lunch with mixed greens - Chicken Shop Near Me - Moraga, California

I absolutely love this place. Very quiet, cute, kid freindly restaurant with a beer bar, open kitchen, and many outdoor seating tables. This place is clean and the service is really nice. read more

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One of the best lunch places in Moraga. The staff are welcoming and the tables and area are clean and ready to go. My favorite is the caramel fish sauce chicken salad--by far. read more

When you order you're going to meet the a with excellent customer service. Food was great and just ask what they think and they will recommend something delicious. The inside is small but you can definitely eat outside. read more

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The food here is really yummy. I got the coconut chicken curry and it's great. The staff are very nice and helpful too. Atmosphere is good as well. It's very chill and has a TV. read more

For someone living outside of Moraga, I kept missing the turns, but I was determined to try this place. And determined I was indeed. I made it here and got to try the teriyaki chicken and garlic soy chicken. The teriyaki chicken was so so. I don't think anyone really orders this here. No smokey char grill marks. The teriyaki was more sweeter than most places. As for the garlic soy chicken - whoa. This is such a good cheat day meal. I don't work out and am not active, but my weekends are my cheat days and this really satisfied my craving for greasy food. Fried chicken thighs with good pieces of fat and a robust garlic soy flavor. I grew up with shoyu, so this was right up my alley. I think they are aiming for Hawaiian plate lunch feel with the kalua pork, scope rice, mac salad and furikake. I hope they make it. read more

Lou's Chicken Shop - Garlic soy chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Moraga, California

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The service here is the best I've encountered in quite a while! I had dropped by with a friend who told me to choose where to go this time, so I thought of Lou's! The food was a big hit! We both ordered the Buttermilk sandwiches with fries and tater tots. We both really enjoyed them, and hers was made to order a bit less spicy which was great. The outdoor seating is appealing when the sun is out. It's very comfortable. Dawn and I are definitely coming back. I want to try the teriyaki sandwich next time! read more

My wife and I ate in the restaurant instead of takeout and found that the food was superior doing so.Service was frendly and immediate I light of near closing hour visit. We are stanch patrons of China Moon, the neighboring eatery next-door, so we felt a bit like we were cheating, but we had a delight for meal, just the same! We'll go again, and enjoy another one of their well prepared items! read more

Lou's has a great menu with delicious food! We like the fried chicken sandwichs, the pork sandwich is a favorite too, we love all of the noodle dishes which have exceptional flavor! We like that that the food is always consistent too -- eat in or take away. read more