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    Rice Chicken

    4.8 (222 reviews)
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    Updated a few days ago

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    Mild honey garlic fried wings .
    Wendy H.

    Delicious mild honey garlic savory wings, great service and helpful. Great ambiance to dine in and have yummy food and drinks. Amazing Korean food and healthy options.

    Chicken sandwich
    Leonard K.

    When I think about rice chicken, I think about chicken on top of rice. I don't wanna eat that! But my friend influenced me to come here with him, so I did and I was pleasantly surprised. First, we got a chicken sandwich with their signature sauce. It was only $8.99!!! And it was SOOO good. I would come back just for that. Then we got some chicken wings. 10 of them. They only let you choose one flavor which kinda sucks but whatever. We got yangmani or something as a flavor and I don't know why I never heard of that flavor before, but I personally don't like it because it has ketchup in it and I don't like ketchup. My friend absolutely loved the flavor though! Regardless, the chicken was cooked perfectly and was really what you would want in a chicken wing. I'll try another flavor I'll probably like, such as their soy garlic or something, but my friend wanted to try this flavor so we did. If it had no sauce or a garlic soy, I think I would've really enjoyed it a lot. Then we got a tornado potato, which tasted exactly like what it is. After eating, I looked on the wall at their LA Times article they had up. They had the woman who carried on Jonathan Gold's legacy, Jenn Harris, writing about how amazing their chicken is! It really is amazing. I trust Jenn's food recommendations. And I tasted that chicken sandwich. So I know this is the spot to go to. Surprisingly, it's kinda empty in there. I would say it's because a lot of people might think that they would be eating chicken on top of rice, so hopefully this review changes that perception. The service, you gotta ask for help, but it's fine because no one's in there. It's not like they gotta dedicated waiter to help you. I think it's fully owner operated and looks like they could use a boost in business. Also the place is much bigger and has a nicer ambiance than what it looks like outside. Definitely worth checking out!

    LA times article mentioning Rice Chicken
    Ohmar G.

    I've been on the search for the best Korean chicken wings since my fav place has gone down in quality. Thankfully there's Rice Chicken for me to enjoy Amazing crispy wings again!! Pro move: don't forget to get at least two flavors of wings AND pair them w either a beer or an order of radishes to get a perfect balance of flavors!

    Courtney B.

    The service was amazing. Our server was so sweet and attentive. The food was so yummy! The ambiance was very relaxed when we were there. We got the garlic honey fried chicken, fries, banana milk and sotteok sotteok.

    Lonnie C.

    Cool gluten free concept that unfortunately can't compare to other top KFC in ktown. I consider myself a kfc lover, having tried many shops in both ktown and Korea. Rice Chicken was disappointing on several fronts. The breading was way too thick; more hard and crunchy than light and crispy. It took great jaw effort to chew through every bite. The chicken inside wasn't juicy and the sauce (yang nyum) was just plain boring. The radish was an extra charge, which is fine, but the portion was teensy tiny. It was only enough for a few bites and I had ordered a large! To top it off, the bathroom was unavailable as well. Service was fine but the food was not. With so many other options in the area, I'd recommend looking elsewhere to satisfy your KFC cravings.

    Kristine H.

    I placed an order for pickup, and it was ready within 15 minutes. They even called to let me know the food was ready, which was a nice touch. Parking can be a bit tight, but if you're just picking up, they allow you to double-park while you grab your food. The man behind the counter (possibly the owner) was super friendly and even let me take a few photos before leaving. The dining area is quiet big with a TV for watching your favorite sports. The sandwich was good, but the tornado potato really stood out. I'd definitely come back to try more from their menu.

    Beef Bulgogi cup bap.
    Angelique A.

    Nice service, fair prices, and pretty good food. I got the bulgolgi cup bap which comes with bulgolgi beef, one dumpling, and kimchi and also one tornado potato. The potion of bulgolgi beef is pretty generous and the tornado potato was very crispy and non-oily which I liked. I got the potato with cheese dust, but I think the honey butter one makes more sense. Overall, a nice spot to visit for a quick and fresh lunch. I think the bulgolgi bowl is just good, but I'd love to try the fried chicken another time (which makes more sense as this is a chicken spot).

    Crowing Rooster Wings & Cabbage Salad
    Erin K.

    I ordered the cabbage salad and the Crowing Rooster (yangnyeom) spicy chicken wings with rice. 10 wings were around ~$20, and it was so worth it because the food was so good. The owner brought out the cabbage salad first, and it was refreshing and cold - I personally always need a refreshing side with chicken so this was perfect for me. Our chicken came out in ~15 minutes, and it was amazing. The food was HOT AND FRESH and very crispy on the outside. We literally ate everything so fast because it was that good. The spice isn't overpowering at all but still has a nice kick! If you can't handle spice well, you'll probably still be able to enjoy this. Also, love the fact that they provide gloves so it's not messy. The owner is incredibly sweet and hardworking, and he makes sure you enjoy the food. Overall, such a good and delicious experience :-).

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    Stephanie H.

    This little shop is in the same shopping center as a very popular cafe so you need to valet if you want to eat here but pro tip: you can double park if you do a takeout order. Pro pro tip: it's better when it's eaten immediately! Super mega pro tip: don't skip the raddish. If you're a potato person their spiral fried garlic potato is also delish! Service is what you'd expect for high quality chicken like this- it may take a bit longer to prepare but I'm pretty sure that's because they're making it fresh!

    Katherine L.

    Decided to stop by here after trying stagger coffee next door in ktown. The restaurant was pretty empty on a Friday evening which maybe should've been my first red flag. Prices are very affordable. They have tons of different combos and drink specials. I ordered a 10 piece bone in wing in their cheesy tiger to try for ~$20. Unfortunately, the wings left much to be desired. They were on the smaller end, were crispy but were under seasoned and I couldn't taste the cheese flavor at all :(. When I tried to communicate this to the owner and asked for more seasoning, she said no. Personally, I've had better experiences at other kfc spots in la but this is a decent spot for a cheap meals since they have dishes for under $9. There are ample tables with extra seating in the back. Parking is limited as they share the lot with several other businesses in the same plaza.

    Classic Wings
    Kat A.

    Mr. Paul and his rice chicken is the best! Stumbled upon this gem by luck because my mom and I were craving fried chicken and wanted to go where there was parking available lol. Walked into the cute green room and was greeted right away. We sat down and looked over the menu and Mr. Paul came to help us choose and place our order. We went with the classic wings with two different sauces plus sides of rice, radish, and coleslaw slaw. We were sure we'd have enough to bring back home, but after one bite into the crispiest but lightly battered chicken we've ever had, there was no stopping us until all the chicken bones laid before us haha! The sauces itself with the rice were even so yummy we ordered an another extra side of rice! The chicken was wonderfully marinated and the flavors were just so tasty! We'll definitely be back!!!

    Sweet & spicy sotteok and tornado potato
    Natalia C.

    Rice Chicken es un lugar imperdible para los amantes del Korean fried chicken y los sabores auténticos de la cocina coreana, con el plus de ser gluten-free gracias a su uso de harina de arroz. Del menú, probé las oven-roasted alitas Korean BBQ, que estaban perfectamente sazonadas y jugosas. La spicy seafood soup ofrecía un balance ideal entre picante y sabor a mar, mientras que el sweet & spicy sotteok (brochetas de pastel de arroz y salchicha) era una explosión de sabores. Por último, la tornado potato no solo era deliciosa, sino también un placer visual. El servicio fue excelente, con un personal atento y amable que hizo la experiencia aún mejor. Además, cuentan con valet parking por solo $3, lo cual es muy conveniente en esta concurrida área. Rice Chicken es una joya en Korea Town para disfrutar de comida deliciosa, servicio de calidad y precios accesibles. ¡Definitivamente regresaré!

    Inside
    Alexis M.

    This is a hidden gem. It was absolutely delicious and the staff were super friendly. Not a lot of seating inside but there are some tables. I got the chicken wrap and it was so so good. My friend got fries for us to share and they were also delicious!

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    Super good food! I loved the food, the chicken was juicy, fries super good as well. The service was great too, I would totally come again.

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    Ask the Community - Rice Chicken

    What kind of oil do you fry the chicken in? Which sauces are gluten free and which are nut free? Thank you!

    Soy bean oil Only cheese tiger Everything is nut free.

    Do any of the sauces have peanut in them? On the front of your menu it says that some sauces and powders contain peanut.

    None of our sauces or powders have peanut in them!

    Are there any nuts or tree nut flour used in your fried chicken? Are the fries gluten free too?

    There are no nuts or tree nut flour used and unfortunately our fries are not gluten free. However, we do have a tornado potato that is gluten free!

    Is the chicken Celiac friendly? As in: a) does the chicken share the fryer with other non-gluten friendly items and b) are the sauces also gluten free? Thanks!

    Hello, re-answering this question but a) We use two fryers, one for foods containing gluten and one for gluten-free foods… Read more

    Is there parking?

    Yes, there is a parking lot that can be used which is free before 5PM. After 5PM, there is a valet service that is $3.

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