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    Pelicana Chicken

    4.3 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jenny P.

    At the Source so easy parking + no wait time + nice service + good Kpop music! We had a great time eating here and their fried chicken was super good along with their rice cakes. Crispy and packed with flavor!

    Selene S.

    Tried out Pelicana for the first time. We came at noon and got seated right away. They use tablets at each table so you order yourself (very Korean style). We ordered the signature whole chicken ($31) which took about 15 min to come out. They served coleslaw and waters first. The chicken was crispy and tender. Lots of dark and white meat. We had to pack a few pieces left over. Staff wasn't hard to flag down for the bill and more water.

    Whole Chicken with original Sauce
    Jamie L.

    I STILL LOVE YOU PELICANA Psa they have dippin dots in the plastic containers instead of the pouches! So it wont melt in your hand!!

    Rose tteokbokki (fyi, it comes with ssal tteok)
    Sarah M.

    Pelicana Chicken is just as good as I remember it being in South Korea. Juicy and crunchiness perfect for smothering in their big variety of sauces - exactly how Korean fried chicken should be. Their combo sets are also great for sharing. We ordered the couples combo and added some extra items for our kids. It ended up being the perfect amount of food for everyone with leftovers for home. Will absolutely be back. I will say though that while we loved their signature sauce, their soy sauce was just salt-overload. We hardly touched it, and even our kids couldn't stand how salty it was. Their rose tteokbokki was mediocre (nothing too special here) and it comes with ssal tteok, a detail we wish would have been mentioned in the menu. Not our favorite. Their signature sauce was absolutely mouthwatering, hence the 4 stars.

    Cody L.

    Casual spot with a laid-back atmosphere and decent service. I've been teetotaling lately, so I didn't partake in any drinking on this visit, which admittedly took a bit away from the overall experience. Korean fried chicken just hits differently when paired with beer or soju. Corn Cheese: 6/10 - Didn't quite land for me. I'm not sure if it was the type of cheese used, but it didn't compare to the corn cheese I've had at other spots. Spicy Tteokbokki: 7/10 - Good flavour overall, but there was barely any fish cake, which was a bit disappointing. Cheese Fries: 6/10 - Fries were cooked well and not overly soggy, but the cheese powder (reminiscent of Lotteria-style seasoning) was a bit too overwhelming. I had to stop after a few bites. Chicken: 8/10 - The highlight of the meal. Perfectly crunchy on the outside, with tender and juicy meat inside.

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    Daryl D.

    Ordered for pick up and service was awful!!!!! I walked in and informed the cashier I was here for pick up. My order was "ready by 7:15" and why did I pick it up 7:50?? While I waited I asked three different employees about my order and they all said it would be ready shortly without even actually knowing. I saw people come in and out picking up food. I saw an employee taking someone's order take out order and I was waiting to ask about mine. He ended up getting busy doing whatever he was doing. I turned around and found my order on the table. The entire wait was awful. I don't mind waiting, if you give me an allotted wait time. No one knew the status of my order because they were busy with their in-store customers or doing whatever else. The food was good, but service was awful.

    Original (Signature) whole
    Pedro A.

    Pup friendly patio! First time at a Pelicana and after today's experience, definitely will not be my last. The original fried chicken is delicious, scrumptious, crunchy and juicy. Ddukbboki was tasty, very good heat and the perfect chewiness. Service was top notch as well. Very considerate waitstaff. Thanks Pelicana Buena Park for a great meal and pleasant experience!

    Timestamp of 1.5hrs and not the "almost 2hrs"
    Jenny K.

    Food was great, and Alex was wonderful... but unfortunately our experience with Joanne ended the night on a sour note. Alex was extremely helpful and patient, especially when assisting us with ordering through the table kiosk. He was attentive, checked in on us regularly, and made sure everything was going well. The food itself was delicious -- the non-marinated original was definitely my favorite. Up until the end, we were having a great experience. Things changed when Joanne brought us the check while we were still eating and drinking. I asked if there was a time limit, and she told us it was two hours. I then asked if we had been there that long, and she said we were "almost" at two hours and walked away. After waiting a few minutes for her to return so we could pay, I went to the register instead. I also asked them to confirm how long we had actually been there. We were told we had only been there for about 1.5 hours, and that we were welcome to finish up -- so it wasn't the two hours we had been told. After we had already paid and were packing up our food, Joanne came back to "apologize." She began with an apology but then stated that the policy was actually 90 minutes, not two hours. I explained that we had no issue complying -- we just hadn't been informed correctly. Unfortunately, the conversation felt less like an apology and more like we were being blamed for breaking a policy that had been communicated inaccurately. She continued to interrupt and talk over us, which made the situation more uncomfortable. Overall, the food and Alex's service were excellent. However, the handling of the time-limit situation and the follow-up interaction left a disappointing final impression.

    Truffle fries
    Tee L.

    Pelicana Chicken never disappoints! This must be our fourth visit, and every time the food has been consistently on point, perfectly crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. We tried the rose tteokbokki this time, and it was a total hit. The truffle fries were okay this round, the truffle flavor was on the lighter side but once we dipped them into the rose tteokbokki sauce, it was pure heaven. Pair it all with an ice-cold beer, and you've got the perfect way to kick off the weekend. We were seated outside, and our server checked on us regularly. He was kind, quick, and always serving with a smile. The kind of attentive service that makes dining out such a pleasant experience. Even the manager (assumed the manager, he was dressed in slacks and a white dress shirt) stopped by our table to make sure everything was great, which we truly appreciated. Pelicana has definitely become our go-to spot for Korean fried chicken. Whether it's a cozy family dinner or a fun night out with friends, they always deliver a happy tummy and good vibes.

    Carolyn N.

    Please note that this is a super old review back from when I came here during the Honkai: Star Rail fan kick off event and it was not...well handled. I'm going to be fairly objective and give them a lot of leeway because I understand they'd never done a collaboration like this before and probably never dealt with a crowd this large. My friends and I arrived around 10am, and there was already like 100 people in front of us. And surprisingly the line was already moving, slowly but it was moving which I appreciated. Seemed they opened up earlier to prep as they knew more people would be coming as the collab event started one day before. Unfortunately, when I made my order they didn't allow me to choose any sauce toppings for my chicken. Probably because they were slammed with orders...But it still sucked not getting to even have the choice? Like I would've appreciated even the option to have some on the side so they don't have to wait man power mixing the chicken and sauce, but nope. Just no sauce. And I paid for the combo collaboration meal set which was $50+, so not cheap. I actually think the chicken wings were really delicious even without the sauce, lightly spicy and flavorful and juicy with a crunchy outside. The chicken drumsticks were kind of atrocious though. It was tough and mostly breading, an experience shared between all the meals my friends that attended the event with me had. We also all agreed the fries were just...bad. They were so sad and tasteless and while not floppy weren't crispy either. I've seen the fries in photos and other locations which look really, really good. Most of our friend group didn't like the mochi cheese balls either. They were just overly sweet and chewy, not crispy at all. I don't know if that's what they're supposed to be like, but...my husband and I just ended up not eating these. Overall, this was really expensive for what we got. Wasn't worth it for over half the food to be subpar. I understand it's due to the amount of orders they had, so I just hope that if they ever participate in other collaborations they somehow come up with a ticketing system for each day so they can maintain some level of food quality especially since we're paying premium prices as customers.

    9pcs Crispy Fried Wings ($17)
    Robin H.

    I came here and got their half crispy chicken which was nice. You order by yourself on one of those iPad kiosk provided on each table so there wasn't really any customer service provided. The chicken tasted piping hot and very fresh. The chicken came with sweet radish and a salad. The radishes tasted great with the chicken. But the salad with the mayo on top was meh to me, I would've preferred the cabbage salad without the mayo. Ambiance wasn't too bad and it was relatively clean. What I didn't really like was that if you wanted any sauces, they were individually priced for $2 for the size of a ketchup packet which I didn't really want at that point. They sell Dippin Dots which is pretty dope after eating.

    Truffle fries
    May W.

    1st floor of The Source Mall. I got the table combo of 3-4 people for $70 base rate. Really worth it, there was a good amount of left over food. Crispy Banban 18 Wings (Soy Garlic) with 2 cups of radish: Apparently the soy and garlic are the same flavor. Not sure why they have those flavors listed differently on the ipad. It also comes automatically with 10 wings of original no sauce and then 8 wings soy garlic flavored. Plenty enough wings for the whole group. Regular Ddukbokki: More on the sweeter side. Ddukbokki was soft and chewy. Corn cheese: Very gooey and melted with mozzarella. Standard corn cheese plate. Truffle Fries: Fried with truffle oil, there's no shaved truffle on top of the fries. Twisted Donut: Very soft and bouncy like mochi dough.

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    Heather H.

    Love that you can order on the tablet on the table so you can see all the options with pictures! Got ban ban - original and soy garlic. Garlic fries. Do know that ban ban is an entire chicken! Super crispy and delicious though. Fries were good but I'd probably get a different kind next time. Ambiance is clean and casual. Service was good!

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    Ask the Community - Pelicana Chicken

    Is this place closed down? Or did I get them on an OFF day and the online data hasn't been updated (I checked google and yelp). I called at 11:30AM and again just now (4PM) and no answer. (It's Thursday btw)

    Can they make a low carb option fried chicken by not using flour?

    Are they open on Xmas day?

    yes

    The holiday season is approaching, so does Pelicana Chicken sell gift card or cetificate?

    Are there any gluten-free options available?

    Hi, they do serve Tteokbeokki which is a rice cake on chili with green onion which is pretty tasty!

    Can you accommodate 8 people at a table for outdoor sitting?

    yes, but everyone is watching you. what's he point

    Is there Yelp Waitlist here?

    Not yet as of now

    Can we bring our dogs with us and eat on your outside patio area?

    Yes, you can bring dogs to our patio!

    Can I call for takeout?

    Yes, you can call for takeout.

    Do they take reservations?

    Is this place open yet?

    No, not open yet as of 8/31/2019.

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