Kept seeing a Starbird every now and then so I was curious to try it. The layout is of a fast food restaurant where you place an order on a kiosk then pick up your meal afterwards. I ordered the Thai Salad, Elote Chop wrap, and side of fries. Honestly the Thai salad was very refreshing and delicious. The wrap was pretty good for what it is and yes, the chicken was delicious. The only negative thing I can say about this place is the fries which were unfortunately soggy. Overall, I would most definitely come back again. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

If you like fried foods you probably will really enjoy Starbird Chicken. Hint: grab your favorite enhancement of the fried chicken to dip in very hot chicken pieces and enjoy. Sometimes after placing the order they are very quick getting your food to your table and sometimes not so quick, let them know when you place your order you are are in a time crunch and if possible could they expidite your order. If they can they will do so. Plan on a gift to the staff them a nice tip to show your gratitude is appreciated by the staff. read more

I absolutely love their salads. I crave them all the time. Service is usually pretty quick when you place and order on the app or in store kiosk. They have a new drink guava my new favorite. I also love their fries, but that is already too much food. I would love to try their sandwiches but I always gravitate towards their salads. It does get busy here but it's a revolving door. People come in and eat then leave. My friends and I typically hangout after we eat then we leave . If you haven't tried it yet it's a must. I will always come back! I love how fresh all their ingredients are and it's never wilted! read more

Starbird Chicken - Guava ice tea - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

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Can't believe it took me this long to try Starbird Chicken, but I finally went last week and it did not disappoint. I ordered the chimichurri salad with crispy chicken and a 10-piece wing combo. The salad alone was super filling, so it felt like great value for the price. The place was pretty busy when I went, but the staff kept things moving and the wait wasn't bad at all. Overall, a really solid spot, I'll definitely be back. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

So I came in awhile back and had a pretty bad experience but decided to take back my review as I felt it was good to have a change of heart and and see if things changed, they didn't. The restaurant is kinda dirty and the machines that held all the drinks were all warm, like not even remotely chilled just room temperature. And the pink drink along with the normal lemonade were both frothy. The service was average as I ordered on a screen like 90% of all fast food places so I guess no complaints there. But everything else needs to be worked on. read more

They have great salads, big portions which are perfect for me...churros were too oily. Corn was delicious! Customer service is great and the restaurant is always clean. Overall 9/10 read more

Starbird Chicken - Corn...so yummy! - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

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Overrated Chicken lacked so much flavor that I thought I was eating Dyson's reheated chicken. The fries were also mediocre, reheated frozen potato. Store is pretty clean and spacious, Lots of seating. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

I've shared my thoughts on Starbird before, but this Japanese BBQ launch deserved a fresh update! If you've been around since the katsu style salad days, you already know how much I loved that era. It always gave me Japanese curry comfort in salad form. This new Japanese BBQ line feels like a true evolution. Think bold Tokyo sesame and okonomiyaki inspired flavors layered over their signature crispy chicken. The crunch is still there, but now it is paired with savory, slightly sweet, smoky sauces that really stand out! My order: * Japanese BBQ Bird Sandwich: 7.5 out of 10 Crispy chicken with Japanese BBQ sauce that adds a sweet savory kick. Solid and satisfying, but not my top pick from this drop. * Japanese BBQ Tenderbox: 9 out of 10 The tenders hold the sauce beautifully and still stay crispy. Flavorful without feeling overly heavy. * Okonomiyaki Fries: 8 out of 10 Crispy fries finished with an okonomiyaki style drizzle. Fun, indulgent, and perfect for sharing. * Tokyo Sesame Crunch Salad: 10 out of 10 My favorite. Fresh, crunchy, and packed with that nutty sesame flavor. It balances the richness of the chicken so well and feels like the grown up version of the old katsu salad I loved. Overall, this lineup is super flavorful and not too heavy. If you gravitate toward that sweet savory Japanese BBQ profile, this is absolutely worth trying. Thank you Starbird for continuing to keep the menu creative and exciting! read more

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Just so happen to be walking by this place when my daughter mentioned it was a chicken place. I had been wanting a salad and saw they offered one with an Asian twist called Tokyo salad, so that's what I ordered. She got the Nashville hot tenders, and hubby got regular nuggets with choice of 3 sauces. He opted for the house, blue cheese and Japanese dressing. Everything was so crispy and tasty. I was quite happy with my salad. This place was very busy, you can order st the counter or on the kiosk. Lots of diners do takeout. There's ample seating indoors or outdoors. They make their own lemonade daily. And offer craft sodas. The only option for sugar free is tea or their mango sparkling water. read more

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Would give this no STARS if I could. I love Starbird, particularly for their Gardein Bird, so I'm so sad to write this review. I ordered delivery directly through the website and my order was cancelled about 20 minutes later. That was so annoying, but we just decided to get something else for dinner. When we got home from picking up other food, 30 minutes later, I received a text saying my order was confirmed and on its way!!! You can imagine my shock and annoyance. My card had been charged $55 without my consent. But that's not all! When the order arrived it was missing 3 items that I paid for! Literally so irritated just thinking about this and bummed because that's sandwiches looked good, but we weren't hungry anymore. I contacted customer service and have yet to hear from them! Stay tuned! 12/10 update: customer service reached out and initially offered a $20 reward to my account. After replying back and further explaining, they issued a refund since I DID NOT authorize the order to be placed again, after it was cancelled. So I appreciate the response. Will probably come back but won't order delivery. read more

Starbird Chicken - Sandwiches but so much missing food! - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

My husband and I stopped by for a quick k dinner and had a really good experience overall. I ordered the Thai Chicken Salad and my husband got three Classic Tenders with fries. I really enjoyed the salad. It had great texture with the crunch of the cucumbers and carrots, and the dressing had a nice balance of acidity and sweetness. The tenders were okay, not bad but nothing too special. The fries were well seasoned, not overly salty, and perfectly crunchy. The food came out quickly and everything tasted fresh. Overall, a solid spot for a quick, tasty meal. I'm a little surprised with the 3.5 stars because I left like my experience exceeded the current rating. Definitely give it a shot! read more

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Had the opportunity to try some salads with a friend today at Starbird! It's a large location that's part of a larger plaza with lots of parking available. It has a huge interior and patio space. Loved the drinks from the classic lemonade to strawberry hibiscus tea. The staff are super nice and attentive when I asked for lids, bags, and their recommendations. We ended up getting 4 salads! All of them were unique and delicious with awesome fried chicken, great sauces, and lots of veggies. The avo cabo is my favorite! Can't wait to come here again! read more

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Our second visit to Starbird was such a pleasant surprise. The first time I tried a chicken sandwich and felt like it was missing a little flavor, but this time we went with the salads and it made all the difference. I had the Thai chicken salad and it was sauced so perfectly that I didn't even need the extra dressing they provided. We also ordered the Elote chicken salad which was loaded with flavor and packed with enough ingredients to keep us full after just one bowl. The portions are huge, so definitely come hungry. For our daughter, we ordered the chicken tender kids box with fries and a juice box, which was the perfect little meal. There has always been a lot of hype about this place and we never really understood why, but these salads truly put them over the top for both flavor and value. One thing to note is that ordering was a little tricky. They only had two kiosks, both super laggy, which made the line look much longer than it really was. There were no staff taking orders, but once we got through the kiosk, the food came out really quickly. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

Ordered their 6 piece chicken nuggets with the bbq aïoli and habanero mango aïoli. I also got their 2.0 sandwich. The chicken nuggets were good but dry, the sauce saved the day. The 2.0 sandwich was... well let's say interesting as the bun on the bottom was hard, stale hard and tasted old "my co workers also ordered sandwiches and they experienced the same thing. They also put the avocado underneath the top bum which made the top bun mushy. Like I said... weird. Bottom line is I would have enjoyed the sandwich if the bottom bun wasn't rock hard stale. Or should I say we all would have enjoyed our sandwiches if the bottom bun wasn't disgusting. read more

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I have been to Starbird more times than I can remember and it has never disappointed me. Ever. Lovely crispy pieces of chicken that are not only flavorful, but also tender and juicy. I've had their salads, sandwiches, tenders, fries - all have been wonderful. Their Asian takes on the chicken have always been lovely blends of umami flavoring with just the right level of spice when called for it. Their sauces are great. I also love their craft sodas - they're the only place I know that has ginger beer on tap! Love, love, love Starbird food quality. read more

Pricey but well worth for the food and flavor. The sandwich was soooo good and had the perfect veggie to pickle to meat ratio whereas the salad was a good way to wash the meat down. Chicken tenders were a bit crunchy but delicious nonetheless. Order ahead as the wait can get long and be sure to get a sandwich. read more

Starbird Chicken - Starbird Side Salad, Chicken Classic Tender Box, Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

This place came highly recommended by a few people for good salads. I ordered their ELOTE CHOP salad with the creamy cilantro lime dressing. They have great customer service here, the location was clean and well organized. The salad is very filling! It has crispy chicken, cotija cheese, a lot of sweet corn among other ingredients. The dressing by far is probably the best salad dressing of any fast food restaurant I've had as of lately. I will definitely come back to their other items on the menu. I can easily see this being my new favorite place to get salads :) read more

Starbird Chicken - Lemonade - perfect amount of sweetness! - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

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I like regular fried chicken with a twist,this place is nice,airy inside high ceilings,clean,and menu has a lot to offer.We got the thai glazed tenders and regular tenders,the slaw is really good and fresh,but please be generous they also have other salads on menu and i will order next time.Churos is ok,it needs more cinnamon mix with sugar,They have different sodas to choose from not limited to coke or pepsi products which i'm thankful.The service here is also fast and staff are nice. read more

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We ordered here through DoorDash last week and i was pleasantly surprised by how good the chicken was. The tenders are big thick pieces of chicken and the breading is well seasoned. Honestly they're tasty all on their own without any sauce. Fries are meh. Nothing special there and I ended up not eating them. Sauce is just ok. Their signature sauce is pretty sweet, which I didn't much care for. Cane's for sure has them beat on sauce. Maybe I just didn't try the right sauce though. I'd absolutely eat here again. It's pretty good! read more

I don't know how I've only just gotten around to trying starbird! It was so delicious and filling!! I got the starbird 2.0 which I subbed for the vegan patty and it was so yummy! I love that you can sub anything for the vegan meat. My friend got the chicken salad and it was so yummy as well! And we shared the cream soda. Service is fast and staff are friendly!! There's plenty of seating inside and a big nice space to eat and hang out. read more

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Starbird never disappoints. I just didn't like the salad I chose as much as the others. This time I got sesame ramen crunch. Overall, starbird is usually clean and I love their portions. Staff is friendly. read more

Starbird Chicken - Sesame Ramen Crunch - NEW - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here for take out dinner and it was a self service kiosk. There's plenty of seating. The wait for our food was long. Got the text that the food was ready so we went to the counter just to find out that it was given to someone else. So waited a little longer. Then we went again to ask about our food and that's when they finally started to redo our order. So waited longer again for our food. As for the food it was good. We both enjoyed the salad with the crispy chicken. The wings were just okay nothing special. And the churros too were just okay. We didn't know we didn't get the syrup for the churros until we got home which was a bummer. Despite the long wait we found a place we enjoyed eating their salad and look forward to trying the other ones. read more

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IMHO First time trying it out. We had no idea what to expect but the signs on the window boasted that Starbird Chicken was voted Best Chicken Sandwich in 2021 (?). Or something like that... We ordered at the counter, although it appears you can order at self-service kiosk screens. We chose the Starbird Chicken sandwich and 8-wings with choice of seasonings, garlic parmesan and Thai chili sauce. Dang, that Starbird fried chicken sandwich breast was HUGE!!! The bun bread was dense and didn't fall apart when you bit into it. Chicken was tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Definitely bang for your buck with this one! The chicken wings were also delicious! I'm open to trying other seasonings the next time we visit! Restaurant was fairly clean and bright, and the service was friendly and helpful. Yes, we'll be back! read more

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Tasty crispy chicken Food: tasty and fresh Chicken tenders: cooked perfectly, warm and seasoned Truffle Fries: nice that they let us upgrade to truffle fries. They are not overly crispy or soggy just right. The truffle flavor is minimal but with the aioli it's better. Drinks: love alll the flavors of drinks Service: they are always willing to take orders instead of using the kiosk. Only one kiosk was working. Not too busy when we arrived so only a minimal wait. Ambiance: clean and ample seating. Appreciate that they have napkins and ketchup to grab on own. Many places don't allow this anymore. Great gender neutral bathrooms as well. read more

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I wish I took a picture, but I was so hungry and I forgot! I felt like Starbird's quality went down for me. I ordered the 3 chicken tender box and it was so dry, hard, and flavorless... Unless the flavorless part is on purpose because the dipping sauce makes up for it. I really love the truffle aioli! I couldn't finish my food at the end. I also ordered the truffle fries and I thought it was alright. It felt like eating regular fries with parmesan cheese with minced garlic. Other than that, I wouldn't want to come back anymore because I feel like it lost all of its flavors compared to what I remembered. read more

this salad is my go to for a filling, balanced dinner. i get this once every few months at brokaw!! around $15ish and i get the vegan fried gardenbird chicken which is IDENTICAL SOY MEAT! starbird KNOWS what they're doing w their chicken! the dressing was alright, the flavor from the elite was enough to eat the salad dressing-less. tortilla chips came in a separate cup to avoid soggy. big portion, prbly for 2 meals?! but i'm a smaller person read more

Starbird Chicken - Elote Chop Salad (GardenBird) - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

Tried the Elite Corn, Chicken Parm Sandwich, and the Starbird 2.0. The flavors were decent--I'd give it a 3.5 out of 5. One fun part is the variety of sauces you can try--unlimited, which adds a nice touch. That said, the portion sizes were really underwhelming for the price. The sandwiches are quite small and not very filling, so it feels overpriced. The place also had a strong fried oil smell, and the tables--both inside and outside--were sticky and not well cleaned. Service was on the slower side, which was surprising given how empty the place was when we visited. read more

I'm surprised that I've never been to this fast food chain before! Supposedly, this is a chicken shop. I like how the colors of this restaurant are white and yellow since they're the skin colors of a chick and chicken. They also have their own beverages not something like Diet Coke and Sprite from the fountain machine. It's very nice that they have small boxes to put sandwiches in them. Food is also good too especially the fries. Kinda disappointed that it got cold after a while when driving back home, but that's understandable. Berry Bliss Lemonade tastes sweet though. Anyways, I'm looking forward to trying other food too, but definitely should dine in next time for full experience. I did take out because I got tired after being away from home for a while. read more

Starbird Chicken - Berry Bliss Lemonade - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

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Score!! I just ust added me another spot of potential meals for my picky toddler!!! While I have always been a huge fan of Starbird Chicken's salads, I took a stab in the dark by bringing my 4yo and an so glad the meal was an absolute success!! Our dinner visit was met with a full house- no surprise there. For those of you who are new to Starbird Chicken, the menu may seem a bit overwhelming at first but it essentially offers: nuggets, tenders, sandwiches, salads, and wings. SC didn't stop there, they also offer vegetarian crispy tenders. Dinner: Green Goddess Cobb Salad Big Star Sandwich House Fries Food: I religiously come here specifically for the goddess Cobb salad. I wouldn't bat an eye at the idea of eating this daily!! Salad is always beautiful on the eyes, deliciously fresh, and that housemade goddess dressing would make just about anything taste amazing. The big star sandwich was a great introduction item for my 4yo. The basic ingredients of salad, tomato, & crispy chicken was easy enough for my picky eater to openly accept. The showstopper of this meal was the STAR SAUCE!! Not only housemade but 100% finger licking good!!! The crispy chicken was tender and juicy on the inside and kept its crunch during the duration of the meal. 5/5 stars because the staff and food @ Starbird Chicken is an absolute BULLSEYE!! Everyone is friendly, helpful, and I appreciate how they aren't stingy with the sauces. My picky toddler looks forward to coming back and that speaks volumes. Highly Highly Highly Recommended!!! read more

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Went here for the teacher appreciation free meal and it was packed with teachers and nurses redeeming the deal as well. There is a lot of seating at the store but the parking lot can get busy. The starbird 2.0 was flavorful and juicy remember to grab extra napkins because it can get messy to eat. The blood orange lemonade was good and tangy. read more

Starbird Chicken - Starbird 2.0 Blood orange lemonade - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

This is one of my favorite lunch spots that I frequent in the area. They have outdoor seating and the service is pretty quick despite the lunch rushes! Their drink are always rotating, but their Thai Tea and sodas never disappoint. My go-to order is usually the Thai Chicken Salad! The portion is huge and very filling. The chicken is always crispy and tender - not dry! Flavored well and they don't skimp in the sauce. I always feel clean after eating this! I also recommend their seasonal Miso Caesaf Salad. SOOOO GOOD! I hope they keep this one around for a while. read more

Starbird Chicken - Thai Chicken Salad + Mango Green Tea - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

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My wife had a promo that she wanted to use. Tender Boxes: (Classic) Tenders served with house seasoned fries, super slaw, and house made sauces. Crunchy battered white breast meat that was tender and fairly juicy. The sauces helped! The super slaw was pretty good also. Kale, red cabbage, carrots with a mayonnaise and on orange juice or orange. Tasty meal. read more

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE me some Starbird. My favorite is the Sweet Thai tenders with star sauce, fries with herb aioli. Everything is really fresh when we go. read more

I love Starbird for their Chicken Chop salad! I've tried a few of their other ones, but none of them comes as close to the chicken chop. Perfect blend of sweet and savory, it's packed full of toppings: avocado, corn, crispy tortilla strips, cotija cheese, & more. Whenever I share with someone, I order double chicken and it's perfect for a light lunch. I also ask for extra sauce on the side! I order ahead through the app and it's always ready in under 10 minutes. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Chop with Double Crispy Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

I had heard of this place, so I stopped in for lunch. I opted for the Indian inspired chicken tenders, with the Brussels sprouts for my side, which was really great. The chicken was tender, juicy, and delicious; the sprouts were flavored perfectly. The food came out quickly which I appreciated. I will definitely go back. read more

Went here today around 2pm and it wasn't busy, about 2 groups in front of us ordering. I got the strips and my coworkers got the sandwich. Everything was cold. The chicken was cold and the fries were soggy. When I went to refill my drink I knew why it was cold. They fried the chicken before hand and have a tray on the counter and they just build the sandwich and sauce the tenders as the order came in. Who knows how long the chicken been there. Even though the chicken was cooked already it still took a good 15 minutes plus to get our food. The best thing today was the aioli and ranch for the fries. This location was clean and I liked all the windows which let in a lot of natural light. However before of the quality of food this will be the last time I go here. read more

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Brought my husband to Starbird last night to try it out. There was no wait at the kiosk when we arrived. We both ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and shared a fry (single serving is generous so it's shareable). We waited maybe 10 minutes and our order came out at the counter. We were initially confused because we received two fries but it was their mistake so they let us keep them both (very nice!). Our sandwich had bacon on it and while we didn't want bacon (not sure if we mistakenly added it) it was tasty. Overall nice visit and left with full bellies! read more

Starbird Chicken - Nashville chicken sandwich and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

I absolutely loved my food here! I got the meal with the soda, fries and chicken tenders. They were so good! And the dipping sauces are amazing. I decided to download the website after my visit. We came in and were greeted. I placed the order and we'd sat down for a few minutes when my name was called. The table wasn't the cleanest - it had a crumb or two, but I just wiped it down and went on with my day. The chicken was flavorful, tasty, hot and those fries are legendary. FYI, they heat up well because we always have extras. The sauces send a great experience into overdrive. I love having the soda and not tasting the cleaner, which can happen. I trust they are cleaning them because I didn't have any floaties in my drink. But, yes!!! I'd come here again in a heartbeat. I appreciated everything they have. I will try a salad next. I wish they had gluten free bread for a sandwich, but they are hitting all of the right notes with everything else. It's forgivable. read more

Get their salads, I got the elote salad and it was way better than their sandwiches! We got 2 chicken sandwich and do not get the Nashville hot bird unless you like a really dry piece of chicken. The big star was standard but I feel like too small for its price. The truffle fries were pretty good though, it had a very strong truffle flavor. Food took sometime to come out as we went during lunch, it was decently crowded with lots of pick up orders. read more

Starbird Chicken - Nashville hot bird, the big star, truffle fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California

This place has multiple kiosks, and their staff is friendly.The place is clean and spacious. I ordered their Korean chicken sandwich with fries and their lemonade. Their fries were enjoyable and had good texture. The chicken sandwich wasn't bad. The sauce that went with it was solid. One of their lemonades was really refreshing and had the perfect combination of sweet and tart. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Jose, California