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    Southside Station

    4.5 (368 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Karen T.

    I came here because of all the rave reviews on Yelp and social media. It was not what I expected walking into the place. Smaller than I thought, decorated with birthday party decor lol. My friend and I thought the fried chicken wings and the chicken satay tacos were the best things we ate there. I loved the "tacos" pickled vegetables, satay chicken wrapped in a yummy thin bread. I loved that peanut sauce! I could have had four of those and been happy! Then to the other stuff we ordered...Garlic noodles, bland no garlic taste. Famous chicken sandwich, very crispy, nice bun but the sauce or seasoning, I wasn't a fan of, that ruined it for me. The Brussel sprouts, meh! sorry. I did enjoy my lychee ice tea! Huge plump lycheesbinbit was yummy

    David K.

    Southside Station is a small shop in Berkeley specializing in Thai-style fried chicken. The "Pacific Rim" sharing platter came with a nice sampling of their best dishes including 2 fried chicken sliders (breaded chicken thigh in a housemade brioche bun with pickled papaya and creamy sriracha); four Thai-fried chicken wings dusted with a spicy seasoning; two chicken satay tacos (spiced chicken with onions, chili peppers, pickles, and cilantro in a tortilla) with peanut sauce on the side; garlic noodles; and sautéed Brussels sprouts. My favorite part of this sampler was the fried chicken sliders, which had a nice combination of crispy chicken, soft bun, creamy sauce, and crunchy papaya slaw. I was also a big fan of the creamy, earthy peanut sauce that came with the chicken satay tacos. Overall, the food here was tasty and creative, though also a bit on the greasy side.

    Vanni C.

    I ordered the combo to sliders with fries and added garlic.Noodles The chicken sandwich slider had a unique slaw.That was different than others.But it did not disappoint the garlic noodles were some of the best that i've had in a very long time.Also ordered the lychee martini no ice for easy transporting.And it was really good flavor I can't wait to try to recreate it

    Chicken satay - February 2026
    Joanna R.

    I panic ordered for my family and still feeling regret. But even with the panic-order, we loved what we got. Wings were delicious and everyone's favorites. We loved the basil chicken and added some rice to it. Ordered some other chicken dishes with rice and a cucumber salad. Wished we had ordered a sandwich and garlic noodles though too...next time!

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    Chris P.

    One of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've had in the East Bay Berkeley area! Amazing flavor and probably one of the biggest fried chicken sandwiches I've ever had. There was two large chicken breasts inside there. I like my food hot, and this was served perfectly! They house make their brioche bun themselves and you really noticed that with each bite it is seriously unreal with how soft and buttery the bun is. If you like fried chicken sandwiches, this is a place that you need to check out when in Berkeley! The fries were pretty average but paired nicely with the sandwich. The service did take a while, but I believe it's because the food was fresh and I appreciate them taking their time for that. The restaurant was set up really cute for Christmas, which was really nice and festive. My drink was kind of average, not the best high tea I've ever had and it taste kind of bland, not really too sweet, but it was still really good just probably wouldn't order it again. On the note for the sandwich and the meal I would order that 100 times over and I do look forward to coming back here and I hope that my review helps people find this amazing spot!

    Crispy Fried Chicken Thighs and Garlic Noodle Combo. This will be my go-to order from now on! Canned soda not shown.
    David N.

    One of my favorite street Thai spots and open at 9:00am. Chic and garlic noodles for breakfast! Crispy and savory makes it a unami heaven with every bite!

    Chicken thigh/garlic noodle combo
    Jeff C.

    My wife and I saw the reviews on this place and one day we found ourselves just a couple blocks away looking for a lunch spot on Shattuck so we popped in. Definitely a divey casual kind of spot, it's pretty small inside but there are a decent amount of tables to sit and enjoy your food. Ordering was a little unusual as you walk up to a window in the wall, and we waited for our food. I got the combo chicken thigh/garlic noodle plate as I love both fried chicken and noodles! I was pleasantly surprised with the quantity of food- quite a bit of chicken! The chicken was tasty, a nice crisp outside but still juicy on the inside and flavorful. The garlic noodles were a little too greasy for me so I didn't finish them. I've heard good things about the fried chicken sandwich as well, so that will be on my list for next time!

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    Chad P.

    June 29, 2025 about 1:50 pm This food story starts out as many others have ... "On the advice of a friend, we headed out to (fill in the restaurant) for the best (fill in the food) you've ever had." The two of us found metered parking after a few minutes and walked across Shattuck towards the small shop known as Southside Station. There she sat just as described with an easy to miss small footprint and a few tables outside. Inside, the store is cheerfully decorated with flowers in a vase and colorful wall bric-a-brac. Cleanliness and organization abound with the exception of the waste receptacle area. That looks crowded and neglected with its long used receptacles. We order a chicken sandwich combo to be cut in half to share, and are given a "pickup order" buzzer by the cashier. The owner-cashier is a frendly loquacious fellow who in a few minutes shows more interest in my life situation than my family does. I felt almost awkward as I'm not accustomed to that much friendliness sneaking up on me. We have two types of tables to choose from. Tall-round or short-square. We choose tall- round, the buzzer goes off and we're off to eating. The food is smartly served in to-go boxes. Smart except thar the food tray plus the two tall to-go boxes, curly fries, our phones and a coke with barely fit on out table. Nudge something here and a chain reaction will push something else off the far edge. The food box lids unfolded are tall making the food hard to reach in for. . Folding them out to access your food easier takes more table space and Splash- something will be on the floor. We move down to a short-square table that better fits square to-go boxes. Everything fits but... OH No Mr. Bill! We sat at a table with the wobbles. My wife holds the table stand with her foot for the next 15 minutes as we finish our meal on that tippy surface. And enough about that. As for the food. The bun and breaded chicken are delicious by themselves and would make a nice base for a hundred types of sandwiches. Both were fresh. Nice flaky chicken batter. Good stuff. This sandwich is served wonderfully hot. A rather tall sandwich, it easily falls or tips apart in your hands if attempted to be eaten after being cut in half. We both wished the sandwich wasn't as tall and made wider so that taking a bite top to bottom wouldn't stretch the jaw quite as much. It has a thin sweet sauce and I believe shredded pickled vegetables. I don't care for sweet sauce very much and my wife wanted more sweetness and flavor so that's a wash. It is very hearty. No skimping on meat here but you did pay a premium. My curlyfryaphile said the fries are so good but "Urgh..if they only had Ranch". I wouldn't mind stopping by again. There are several more items on the Southside Station menu I might like to try and hey, I might get lucky and that owner-cashier likes to go fishing.

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    Sabrina L.

    Food good, fast service. We had the Crispy Fried Chicken Thighs. Really tasty. If you can't take spicy, this is the one to order. Comes with a spicy sauce on the side.

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    Gina G.

    I can't believe I've never been to Southside Station before for their fried chicken sandwiches ~ 2025 is the year of discovery and I'm so happy I made it into this super cute and cozy spot on Shattuck. After reading several reviews and recs about the wings, sandwiches, and creative food fusions here, I was in the area and had to swing through. I will say the fried chicken sandwich is noteworthy and a top contender for East Bay. I know there are so many places that have amazing fried chicken sammies these days after the craze hit, but give this one a try if you're near or around the area. The meat is clean, juicy, and for the value, great portions (insta-worthy portions). The buns are made in-house, topped with pickled papaya and a Sriracha sauce of some kind. Delish! I also had a Thai Palmer (an Arnold Palmer x Thai Tea hybrid), and it did the trick! The chef and co-owner is so kind and cool, a husband/wife duo I believe. Would love to come back and try the Chicken Satay Tacos (how fun!). Catering/Party trays available and a kiddo menu as well. Parking can be tricky on Shattuck, but where this spot is located, you can get lucky! Metered parking, but totally worth it!

    Cucumber salad, cheese sticks, fries and chicken sandwich.
    Michael F.

    Came for the chicken sandwich and let my stomach order a few additional items. The star is the chicken sandwich 10/10, salad was crisp and refreshing 8/10 . Fries soggy 0/10 and cheese sticks were just okay 5/10.

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    The food was pretty tasty. The service was excellent. They say the service is better than food, but I will try it again.

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    4 years ago

    The noodles, fried tofu and brussel sprouts were deeeelicious and was steaming hot. Definitely will return!

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    3 years ago

    The best fried chicken sandwich i have eaten!!! The owner she was so sweet! Would definitely come back!!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious street tacos at a good price. Nice service too. I'd happily go back when I'm back in Berkeley if

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    Appreciate your review. we hope to serve you again soon:)

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    3 years ago

    Amazing food and really sweet owner. It's a really pretty reataurant and they make the buns themselves

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    Glad you like the food!

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    Had the chicken thighs and garlic noodles and was not disappointed with the flavors and generous portion.

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    Food is tasty and the service is great. The ambiance is definitely welcoming amazing services!

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    3 years ago

    I love the fried chicken, brussel sprouts, basil pork, garlic chicken--everything I've had from here is delicious.

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    Thank you Mandy!

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    Hi Alex thank you for your review and photo. We hope to see you soon!

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    i would 100% recommend, the food is very tasty and they have good customer services !!

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    Thank you for your review Charles!

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    This place is wonderful! Great counter ppl / servers. Solid beer menu. Outdoor patio. Good food. Two thumbs up!

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    Simply the best! Super service with yummiest food in town! Anything you order off the menu, you'll be thinking about until you go back!

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