Flavor flavor flavor! Best chicken sandwich in the bay! Hands down! The chicken and noodles ugh!!! Mouth watering! small place, small order window but tables to sit and eat inside. read more

They recently catered a party I went to. We had the Chicken Sliders, tasty wings and Garlic Noodles. Wow. If you aren't here, you're missing out. I am NOT a "wings" person. I hardly ever try them because they tend to be way too greasy and don't have much flavor or meat on them. Yea, Southside Station NAILS IT. I've been converted. I will be telling everybody I know to go here. The Sliders and Noodles were also flavorful and delicious, but yea, the wings. Spectacular. I will be going there at least once a week for the next several months until I get good and sick of it. See you soon, Louie et al! Love you guys! read more

Fried chicken (5 pieces) and garlic noodle combo is great. The chicken are seasoned with this sour-like seasoning, could be a miss for some. All outdoor dining, good parking, fast service. Garlic noodle, nothing special. Tastes like anywhere else. Thai tea was a mess. Much better grabbing a canned drink for the combo meal. read more

Southside Station - Garlic Noodle with Fried Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Monday February 19, 6pm Relatively empty, small sit in restaurant, no visible bathroom, and no free drinks. Got the sandwich set for 2 people: 2 fried chicken sandwiches, Brussel sprouts, curly fries, and 8oz lychee sangria. They didn't have brussel sprouts so they allowed us to substitute with garlic noodles. Chicken sandwich was fresh, waited a good 15 mins or so, I wish there were veggies in the burger. I think a cucumber would also go well with it. an 8oz sangria doesn't quench your thirst, so you could buy more drinks or bring your own water bottle to wash down all these delicious carbs. Would go back if I'm craving a chicken sandwich and in the area. read more

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Southside Station is the poster child of "it's what's on the inside that counts." While the restaurant's unassuming storefront and scarcely decorated interior wouldn't necessarily warrant a second glance, Southside Station secretly dishes out one of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the Bay. Yelp's even named it as the #19th best chicken sandwich in California! In a world where chicken sandwiches have become the new craze (especially of the Nashville variety), it's hard to find an especially unique chicken sandwich. But, Southside Station is the answer! I've had the pleasure of trying their famous fried chicken sandwich, and my friend ordered their combo which comes with a drink and a hefty amount of fries. The made-to-order sandwich is pretty massive and demands the respect of both hands. It also features two crispy thighs on a bed of pickled daikon and carrot slaw (reminiscent of your classic Vietnamese banh mi). The brioche bun was also incredibly buttery, mildly sweet, and a perfect vessel to house the juicy chicken inside. The fries were just okay, but it's hard for anything to stand out against such a perfect sandwich. I'll definitely be back! But, this time, I'll be going with the combo. It's a great deal and can honestly feed two! read more

Southside Station - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Back here again for our second visit! Their fried chicken with curly fries is so good but next time I would like to try it spicy ! The papaya slaw was fresh and pair perfectly with the sandwich given that crunch factor ! Garlic noodle with the flavorful might be the best I've had ! A hidden gem everyone should try again and again read more

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Stopped by for lunch recently 8/23/24 as I had an appt in the area and I got the Wing and Garlic Noodle Combo. The Good 1. The Wings: Awesome, juicy, flavorful, & crispy 2. The Garlic Noodles: Savory and delicious with just the right amount of bite. 3. The location: Just far enough from the heart of Downtown Berkeley for parking to not be an issue. The things that could be improved: 1. The Wait Time: Took about 30 min from the time of ordering at the counter. I know this because that's how long I paid for extremely nearby street parking and I only had less than a minute left on the meter. 2. The Noodle to Wings ratio: Could have used a bit more noodles for balance Overall still very enjoyable as my rating is really heavily weighted on the enjoyment of the food itself. read more

I wish I could like this place more. Unfortunately some big hiccups. I ordered one chicken sandwich. It took 27 minutes for my order to be ready. I knew this because I had a timer going because I was on metered parking. There was only one person ahead of me, otherwise the restaurant was empty (more people came after me). Luckily I wasn't in a rush, otherwise if I was here on my lunch break...I would have to cancel the order and go back to work hungry. The sandwich itself was ok. The chicken was good, it was chicken thigh which is more juicy (but 1/3 the price of chicken breast). After tax it was $17. Other reviews raved about how huge it was...it seemed pretty standard to me. Yea, its huge compared to chic fil a, which costs $7, otherwise its just normal size. The slaw and the spicy sauce was good. However, they burned my bun. From the photos, you can see they picked apart the top of my bun to remove some of the burned bits, but now I have a bun thats been picked over. The bottom bun was a little burned too. It didn't look like much, but it made the whole sandwich taste burnt. I feel like they need more staff? It seemed like it was one guy, working hard to cook the food and take all the orders. Maybe he just lost track of my bun in the toaster. Don't think there's anyone to clean tables either, as mine was very sticky. read more

Southside Station - Bun was burned, they tried picking the burned bits off - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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In the fried chicken sandwich hierarchy, including all the various factors involved such as the bread, sauce, spice level, and other ingredients to compliment the sandwich; for me, Southside Station sits at the top. They have quite a few other food options on the menu, but this yelp is solely based on the chicken sandwich and fries. Chicken Sandwich: starting with the bread, Southside Station uses a pillowly toasted bun that is the perfect texture to bite into on the way through to the cross section of the sandwich. The slightly spicy sauce along with the Banh Mi style vegetables (i.e. daikon, etc) compliment the generous fried chicken thighs. The sandwich holds together well without any tectonic shifting of ingredients with each bite. Fries: a large portion of crispy, good fries. Hard to get more descriptive than that the fries are just good. The ordering is interesting. Ring a bell, order through a window, and take a seat inside or outside while waiting for the order. After 10 to 15 minutes your name is called. All Hail the best chicken sandwich. read more

Southside Station - So good. Fried Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've had in the Bay Area so far. The flavor is amazingly balanced with the pickled papaya salad and the creamy sriracha for an additional sweet, sour, and spicy kick. The sandwich is made with chicken thighs, so it's moist, while also being crispy! My boyfriend wished it had been a tad juicier, but it was honestly perfect for me. I also really enjoyed the brioche bun with it. As a bonus, the combo comes with these curly fries that are equally as delicious. Super crispy, lightly salted, and addicting to eat. The combo comes with so many fries and the chicken sandwich is a good size, so I honestly think you could share it between 2 people and feel comfortably full. I can definitely see myself craving a chicken sandwich from here again and coming back to try the garlic noodles too! read more

Southside Station - Combo Fried Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

If you need a reason to go to Berkeley, this is it!! My go-to is the fried chicken sandwich & garlic noodles - sooo flavorful! I have yet to try the other items on the menu, but I'm sure they all taste great. read more

Southside Station - Garlic Noodles & Fried Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

I see only an upside to ordering food at Southside Station. Located along the busy thoroughfare of Shattuck Avenue near Downtown Berkeley, Southside Station opened a couple years ago replacing the longstanding Frausto's Mexican Restaurant. To open a new business during challenging times that we are all in right now takes a lot of courage, and all of the credit must go to owner Louie Chaivisut for combining Asian fusion cuisine with traditional comfort food. Despite their newfound establishment, this fast casual restaurant has already managed to make a number of top ten lists for their jumbo-sized chicken wings, which makes them the perfect place any college student or sports lover to get their wing fix satiated. I have been intrigued with their menu after walking by many a time, but never found the time to get their for a lunchtime meal, until a recent sunny afternoon that I managed to catch them when they were not busy, and I was parked nearby so I knew now it was my chance to order their fried chicken wings. Upon entry to Southside Station, one will notice that it is really spare, but they do have plenty of seating both indoors and patio table seating in front of their restaurant, and a television showing sports so people have something to do as they wait for their order or to enjoy as they eat. The menu at Southside Kitchen is broken up into sections including Pizza, which is only available if you pre-order them, Combo meals, Main meals, Set menus for large parties, Sides, Kid's Menu and Boba. So their menu definitely has a little bit of everything for everyone. Since I have read so much about their chicken, I knew what I wanted to order, but I just was curious about what my better option would be their Crispy Fried Chicken Thighs or their Spicy Thai Fried Chicken Wings. Both options were offered as Combo meals in which they are served with a side of Fries or Garlic Noodles. When I asked their associate who was taking my order which option he would choose, he told me that their chicken wings were a signature menu item, so I was sold. I opted to order that as a Combo meal with their Garlic Noodles and with that I got to order a drink of which they offer by can, so I opted for a Coke. This Combo meal cost 16 dollars total. To pair with my meal since I was bringing it home, and planned to enjoy this meal for more than one meal, I also opted to order their Curly Fries, which were 4 dollars. My total bill was 22.36 before I added in gratuity as they also charge an extra 10 cents for your takeout paper bag. After sitting there for a brief time waiting for my meal to be freshly made, the transponder they hand you once you order will buzz once it is finished. Upon my drive home which took about twenty minutes, my chicken was still warm and my fries were still crispy, which meant a lot as there was no need to be reheated. The Curly Fries were more in line with what one would order at Jack in the Box, and the Garlic Noodles were decent but not necessarily outstanding, but the real star was in fact their Spicy Chicken Wings. You can tell Chef Chaivisut took pride in his heritage in creating these wonderfully crispy meaty chicken wings, which ironically are not too spicy at all and perfect for any palate, especially when dipped in the tangy spicy sauce that was added to my meal. With reasonable price points for other items on their menu, I can see why Southside Kitchen has become a hit with the college-aged clientele that this area of Berkeley has become so well-known for. I cannot wait to return to try their Chicken Thighs, as I overheard another table who received their order before I did, marveling at the size and the amount of food when they ordered that meal. This and their Fried Chicken Sandwich, and their Special Pizza flavors including their Thai Ground Pork Basil and Chicken Satay will have me intrigued upon a future visit. And with the success that Southside Kitchen is currently enjoying, many more visits are definitely in order for me! Here's to another new small business thriving along Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley this time bringing their own spin on traditional favorites, may this only be the beginning of a successful endeavor with multiple locations to come! read more

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The picture looks better than what we received! They should describe the chicken as boneless thighs and legs. The garlic noodles are spicy. They need to describe it as spicy garlic noodles! The chicken is better as a sandwich! And the mochi is good but it's a small piece for the price! It's too expensive! read more

We were just walking around Berkeley after visiting fourth street market on Saturday. It was around lunch time and we were getting hungry, so my partner looked it up on yelp for food around the area. He came up with this Korean fried chicken place that he found on yelp, and the reviews were really high so we decided to come here. For fried chicken lovers, we found this place interesting because it seemed like they don't have many options for the food, but when you reread the menu, they actually have so many things going on. We ordered a chicken thighs combo that comes with garlic noodles (options) and drink, and fried chicken wings. They both came with different flavors, but I would like the thighs more if the meat was actually thighs meat instead of breasts. But they were decent. I LOVE THE GARLIC NOODLES THO! I always enjoy a good portion of garlic noodles everywhere, and there's no exception with this place as well. We came in around 1PM, and it was empty. 15 minutes sitting down, it was suddenly booming. All the tables and chairs were filled. I also appreciate how nice the person who worked the cashier, cause I believe he was doubling as a cashier and also helping in the back. The ambience was chill and cozy. You wouldn't think there were some sitting down chairs if you didn't come in and look for yourself. read more

Southside Station - Combo Thighs with garlic noodles, Wing and Things - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

What I got: Combo Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Fries The fried chicken sandwich was delicious. Featuring brioche buns, house made papaya pickles, and flavorful and tender fried chicken thigh; you can tell a lot of care went into this sandwich! I especially loved the papaya pickles which reminded me a lot of the carrot/daikon pickles you would find with Vietnamese cuisine but with slight papaya flavor and chew. The brioche bun was good but seemed just a tad dry for my liking. Perhaps it needed to be warmed up or toasted a bit more. The fries... 10/10! Flavorful and crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Absolutely addicting. Overall, I love this spot and I really want to come back and try the other things on their menu. Definitely one of the best fried chicken sandwiches in Berkeley. read more

Southside Station - Combo Fried Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

When you see so many 5 stars and there are under 150 reviews, you know you can trust the ratings and the reviews (no bots here thanks!!). This is definitely a family run place through and through and that makes me want to come and support them even more. A few things I've tried: 1. Dusty Tofu - this is SPICY people! It's a tangy lemon/lime spicy crispy tofu. Delish but I would probably not get again only because I actually can't handle the heat. However, let it be known that I still finished this because I loved the crisp (but just had many glasses of water on the side) 2. Combo Crispy Fried Chicken Thighs - THIS. IS. IT. FAM. OH MY GOODNESS. You rarely find a place that actually gives you a combo meal where you feel like you actually got bang for buck in a combo meal but this place really does. They gave 4 thick crispy chicken thighs and CRAZY ADDICTING GOOD GARLIC NOODLES. I legit held the noodles and paused, just staring at it, because I was in disbelief how good the garlic noodles were. I really hope this place sticks around for the long haul and i REALLY REALLY hope that the portion sizes don't change as they continue. If this restaurant was on campus (ie. asian ghetto or on telegraph), this place would be THE spot with lines out the door. easily. P.S. They have other combos which I am dying to try (ie. Combo Fried Chicken Sandwich or Combo Fried Chicken Slider) but this Fried Chicken Thigh combo is just too good to pass up. Thank you Southside Station for being around - my belly is very very happy that I have found my go-to spot for some good (maybe a little greasy) indulgent food. I can seriously eat 3 bowls of this garlic noodles!!! read more

Southside Station - Dusty Tofu - note: these are spicy! - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I got to try Southside Station when I was lucky to get into a Yelp Elite event. Fusion food is usually a hit or miss for me and this place is a hit. Their most popular item here is their fried chicken sandwich. The brioche bun was soft and fluffy. Their chicken was crispy on the outside, and moist and juicy on the inside. This was paired with their creamy orange sauce (spicy mayo) and pickled papaya slaw, made for the perfect combo. Very flavorful. I didn't think it was spicy enough and would have requested a spicier version, if only there were different spicy levels. The Brussels sprouts were good. They were sautéed with garlic oil. Their garlic noodles with Thai fried chicken wings had a very similar seasoning as the sandwich. I loved the garlic noodles. read more

Southside Station - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The food here isn't super amazing but it's not bad either. The combo meals have hearty portions and for $16/$17 getting a side and drink along with your meal in this economy is a pretty good deal. Ordering is quick and easy through a little window and the vibe is very casual. I tried two types of chicken here: spicy thai wings and fried chicken sandwich, and felt their chicken lacked a depth in flavor. The srirachi aoili helped but the meat itself had minimal flavoring. There was a good amount of meat in the sandwich/ wings to fill you up. The side of garlic noodles could be tastier if they used thicker noodles instead of spaghetti. It would also be nice if they fridged the soda cans because they come room temp. Overall, they have a good menu and if they add more flavoring and elevate their ingredients it has the potential to be a foodie spot. read more

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I can't believe I didn't know about this place earlier! I was lucky enough to get into the Yelp elite event last year and got to try their fried chicken sandwich, garlic noodles and Thai fried chicken wings. The food was amazing!! My favorite was the garlic noodles and Thai fried chicken wings. It was so flavorful. The wings were crispy and the sauce that came with it paired great with it. It had a nice heat and tanginess to it. The fried chicken sandwich was also really good! I had everything set for pickup at 6pm but I didn't get my food til 30 mins later due to the line at the event so my sandwich wasn't as crispy as I would've liked but it's understandable. I can't wait to come back with friends to show them how yummy this place is. read more

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WHEN: Tuesday @11:30am PARKING: I lucked out with a spot right in front. It was $4/hour. I love how they have a cute area setup to dine outdoors. There's 2 tables right outside their shop, and about 3 tables and a bench across the way. Since I was there early for lunch, there was no one around. Ordering online was super easy and when they say it may take up to 30 minutes, they were correct! Here's what I had ordered: THAI FRIED CHICKEN WINGS - $9 5 wings, flavorful Thai spice wing served with creamy Sriracha sauce. I wish they had labeled on the ordering site that this item was spicy (without the sauce). But it wasn't terrible. The flavors are savory and tangy--I taste a lot of the lime/lemon. It definitely has that nice thin layer of crispy skin. I honestly didn't care for it myself because it's not my palette of preference, but I'm sure lots of people would enjoy the wings. Just give it a try! SAUTEED ORGANIC BRUSSEL SROUTS - $9 Sauteed organic brussel sprouts with garlic oil salt pepper and honey glazed. I definitely taste that honey because it's it's bit more on the sweeter side. Overall very good side dish that is easily shareable. I only ordered this to offset all the orange and brown food, hehe. FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH - $13 Thai fried chicken, Brioche bun with pickled papaya and creamy Sriracha sauce. I love that its a hefty dark meat that's juicy enough and crispy. The Brioche is buttery and lightly crisp on the edges. They are generous with the pickled veggies. I would have liked more creamy Sriracha sauce but luckily the Chicken Wings came with some. COMBO FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH - $16 + Fried Chicken Sandwich + Curly Fries + Soda This combo is a $19 value, so it's a great deal! And if you don't want a soda, you can upgrade to any beverage for $1 it's menu price. I got Thai Ice Tea for an additional $3. CURLY FRIES ($4) - Your standard seasoned curly fries tastes exactly how you'd expect it! No complaints here! It's a generous amount so its shareable. THAI TEA ($4) - It's already pre-mixed so don't expect a 2-color drink. It's sweet and definitely is Thai Tea. I appreciate that it comes in a carry bag for my to easily take-away my drink. Overall, this place is solid. For the generous amount and quality in food, the price is pretty damn reasonable. I'll have to come back to try their pizzas, and be ready to try the spicy one, cuz I hear it's good! Thank you Southside for providing enough food for lunch, dinner, and lunch again! read more

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This small restaurant definitely looks like a whole in the wall from the outside, but it is so good. I tried this place for lunch with a few friends, and we were lucky to get a table. There aren't many tables inside, so I'd do take out if it's full. The food is made to order, so there was a little wait. If you're in a rush, just order ahead! The portions are very generous. We wanted to try a variety of things so we opted for the wings and things combo. The Asian flavors and spices were so good! It was too much food for the 3 of us but we enjoyed all the dishes. The chicken sandwiches sounded really good too, so we tried one. It was massive, super crispy, and not too greasy. For drinks we tried the Vietnamese coffee and taro milk tea. We liked that they weren't too sweet. I'd love to go back and try more items. read more

Southside Station - Wing and Things and a Fried Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best chicken sandwich! Small little shop in the corner near the hospital, street parking available. Few seatings available inside 5-7 tables. No bathroom available. Customer service was good. A bit of a waiting since they also do mobile to-go orders. Pricing was a little bit expensive, but they have a lot of meal seat options. Portion was big, chicken was fried and saucy, Curly fries, could have been more crisp. Sauce was a little bit spicy. All drink options were canned or bottled. Would definitely come back to try the other stuff on the menu like the garlic noodles and chicken wings. read more

I love this place! I came here after volunteering for the Berkeley Project and they prepared food for our 15+ volunteers. Their burger is delicious and unique, nothing like any of the burgers in Downtown Berkeley. Part of the meal was Brüssel sprouts and as someone that typically does not like the butter taste of Brussels sprouts, I was pleasantly surprised with how delicious they were! This was my first time enjoying Brüssel sprouts so I will never forget this restaurant. read more

I will most definitely be back. My daughter is a fried chicken sandwich connoisseur. She is definitely picky when it comes to what she likes in this category and after just looking at it, she gave her stamp of approval. But we both had a bite and we knew this was a GOOD place. Not only was the taste great, but the chicken was juicy, the bun was soft and tasty, and there wasn't a ton of garbage between the buns to take away from the chicken. Southside Station simply let the chicken speak for itself with a simply sriracha mayo and pickled papaya relish. And if that was the only thing that was good we would still come back, but ALL of it was tasty. FOOD: In addition to the chicken sandwich, we ordered thai wings and the crispy chicken thighs with garlic noodles. The noodles were a little strong in garlic for me, but may daughter enjoyed them. But I loved the crispy chicken thighs. Cooked just right. Boneless made them even better. The crispy texture of the batter was crunchy but the inside was juicy and full of flavor. The wings were better than I thought! They had this flavor even without the sauce that I couldn't quite identify but was so good. Worth every penny. SERVICE: A little slow, but everything was made fresh so totally worth it. The people are very nice and they do a great job packaging everything. Made you feel welcome. COST: GREAT!!! For what you get, I was concerned it was a little pricey, but it was not. Plenty of food and all of it good. A thumbs up. It may be a top 20 chicken sandwich place in CA, but I would put it much higher than that and I've tried some of those other ones. read more

Southside Station - Thai chicken wings with sriracha mayo sauce - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Excellent garlic noodles and killer fried chicken sandwich...both came out hot and the portions were fair. This is my goto anytime I'm in the Bay Area. I do recommend ordering in advance. read more

I ran in for a quick bite today before shopping at Stone mountain & Daughters. I ordered the fried Brussels sprouts snack and it was hella good! Next time I would order it "light on the sauce" as I'm not a fan of sweet sauces but it was super filling for a snack item. Will be back to try more! read more

Southside Station - Fried Fried organic brussel sprouts snack - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Have been wanting to try this place and it is not dissappointed. They take their time to prepare the food so order ahead if you don't want to wait . The restaurant is small with a few tables. I got the thigh combo with garlic noodles and it was delicious . The tom yum sauce comes with it was unique and makes the chicken even better . read more

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I had attended a Yelp Elite event held at this restaurant. Fried chicken sandwich with Brussels Sprouts were offered to elite members. I had pre-ordered Thai fried chicken wings with garlic noodles in addition to a Thai fried chicken entree. Since only one sandwich was offered, I gave that to my guest who enjoyed it. She felt the bun was soft, the chicken was warm, crispy, crunchy and maintained its moisture. The coleslaw dressing with a secret ingredient of papaya added a special favoring. The Brussels sprouts were nice. The pre ordered meal Thai fried chicken wings were similar to the sandwich that it was crunchy crispy with a dipping sauce that complimented it well. Garlic noodles had nice amount of garlic which is rare as other places tend to use less garlic. It was spot on. I would recommend coming back to enjoy more of the menu. read more

Southside Station - The pre ordered Thai fried chicken, garlic noodles and Singh's beer - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Surprisingly good food! Found this place on DoorDash and decided to pick up myself because I was in the area. Sometimes you don't know what you're going to get on DoorDash because the ratings on the app all are almost always higher ratings on Yelp, but they matched this time and I figured I'll give it a try. Loved everything I had and will be going back soon! read more

Got the Thai basil pork combo and the fried chicken thigh combo. The garlic noodle was dope! Very garlicky and not overly greasy. Good balance with the nicely fried thighs made a great meal. The Thai basil pork was lacking a bit of heat. Kinda wish it had a bit of spice to it. The rice was just okay, the brown rice didn't really pair well, would've preferred white rice. Still decent though (would've gotten the garlic noodles instead). read more

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Best fried chicken sandwich I have ever had! The chickens was crunchy and tender inside, bun was buttery and soft , pickle and sauce was just so great. 10/10 I'm recommended. My friend got wings with garlics noodle she said she love it. The decoration is simple good for one person , friend and family or even big group since they have 2 big tables. read more

Southside Station - Fried chickens sandwich combo come with fries and soda - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I see what they're going for here. I'm going to keep an eye on their communication and maybe give them a try when/if they have more than one person working. I got lucky and got my food faster than most of the folks that had been waiting ahead of me, but the fried chicken in my sandwich was very dry and chewy and my French fries were super over cooked. As I said maybe they'll do better with more people working so someone is focused on the customers and someone is cooking, but clearly having one person doing it all is not working great. read more

Southside Station - French fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

I came to Southside Station for the first time for an event, where I got to try their fried tofu sandwich. It was amazing!! The tofu was perfectly crisp, and the papaya slaw in the sandwich cut through the tofu really well. I've come back again a few times--the fried chicken sandwich is so good too! You really can't go wrong with either sandwich. They also have fried and sautéed brussel sprouts, both are fantastic. I was never a brussel sprouts fan until I tried theirs, they flavor them and mask the bitterness really well. Would also highly recommend giving the brussel sprouts a try. The only dish that I wasn't a huge fan of was the garlic noodles because it just tasted like they cooked dry spaghetti and seasoned it with garlic. A bit underwhelming. The only reason why I took a star off is because the service is slow, which normally I would understand because this is a small business. But last time I ordered ahead online, they told me it would be ready in 30 minutes. I got there after 35 minutes to pick up, and the order wasn't ready yet so I had to wait 5-10 minutes more. I just didn't really feel like my time was being valued. Other than that, no real issues! The staff are always friendly and kind. Be sure to check it out!! read more

Southside Station - Fried Chicken Sandwich Curly Fried - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

I ordered a strawberry boba milk tea online for pickup a few months back. Although I think it was probably ready on time, it took a bit to get the drink since the worker was mostly doing things in the back and did not see/hear the first one or two times that I pressed the bell (not sure if that has changed since then). They did have a table outdoors for those who want to eat outside. The tea itself was pretty good - I like strawberry flavored things and it had a good balance between the fruit flavor and milk, and it was quite sweet. I don't think there was an option in the online ordering to specify a sugar level, unfortunately. It came packaging with plastic handles that make it easier to carry without spilling, which I appreciated. The main downside is just that it's a bit expensive for milk tea given the quantity, though I realize boba prices are on the rise everywhere in Berkeley. It seems Southside Station's main attraction is their fried chicken sandwiches, but they have a tofu option for vegetarians. read more

Southside Station - Strawberry milk tea with boba - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

I gotta say.. this place has some pretty good food. I'm taking off a star only because it takes awhile to get your food. We got there at 11:30 on a Saturday and thankfully we did because we would have had to wait to get our food even longer. It's definitely worth the wait though and the portions they give are very generous. Limited seating inside and metered parking right outside which is perfect for Berkeley. Definitely check this place out! read more

Valentines Day Special Fried Chicken Sandwich -SOOOOO good! Like thai curry fried chicken, super crispy, juicy (thigh), and flavorful! The papaya and carrot pickles were reminiscent of bahn mi pickling, super crunchy and refreshing, topped with spicy mayo, all held together by a buttery brioche bun. sooo good highly recommend! Brussel Spouts - taste like mom's stir fry brussel sprouts, definitely a great side Curly Fries - so much better than regular fries. Came with sriracha mayo/aioli, spicy, acidic, creamy, everything you would want as a sauce Lychee Sangria - super refreshing! I would love to know what's in it as it would be a perfect summer entertainment cocktail, each drink came with 3 lychee fruits inside, yum Mochi - standard, good mochi, but the savory items were definitely the stars here Singha - the beer was a touch of Thailand. It's also nice to get some branded singha swag as well! My favorite is the bottle opener as it reminds me of the girls serving the street bars in Thailand that have the bottle opener hanging from the apron. The masks are large size , and the keychains are what they are I would definitely come back for their fried chicken sandwich, its definitely a thai x southern style you don't want to miss! read more

Southside Station - Fried Chicken Sandwiches, brussel sprouts, lychee sangria, mochi and Singha beer Valentine's special - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I originally was gonna order from Cals but they don't take phone orders and I don't waste my time ordering online so I decided to give Southside a try. I ordered the Chicken thigh combo with garlic noodles and they said it would be ready in 20 minutes so I drove over and it was ready by the time I got there in 15. The chicken was flakey on the outside and juicy on the inside juat the way I like it. The garlic noodles weren't too greasy and the perfect texture. The portions were great for $21 too. I'm definitely coming back here! read more

Southside Station - Chicken thigh combo with garlic noodles - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Southside Station is a great place to order if you're looking for a party platter to share with friends. I went with a friend from high school and we ordered the wing and things to share. The wings were nice and crispy, and the Brussels sprouts were juicy and crunchy which is why they were my favorite part of the meal. The rest was relatively mediocre and okay by fast food standards. The store itself was very small on the inside and there is minimal interaction with staff(which i don't really mind) so theres nothing special about that. Southside Station was overall a good experience and while I wouldn't go again by myself, this is the kind of quaint store that lends itself to a good place to sit down and eat or order take out from with friends. read more

Southside Station - Wing and Things - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

1st time here, ordered the wing/garlic noodle combo. As someone who very seldom tries new places, I have to say it didn't disappoint! The sauce they provided for the wings was delicious!! The young man was pleasant and my order was done way earlier than expected. If you're ever in the area I highly recommend trying them. Nice inside and outside seating available. I'll definitely be back! read more

Southside Station - Garlic Noodle Combo Wings - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Their chicken thigh and garlic noodle combo is so good. The sauce is AMAZING! It adds flavor to the thighs. This store carried me through me first year in Berkeley read more

Southside Station - Chicken thighs and Garlic Noodle - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California