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Starbird Chicken

4.1 (210 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
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Kingston W.

Starbird Chicken started in Sunnyvale, CA in 2016 and now has 19 locations across California and Colorado. The restaurant's concept is "super-premium fast food", offering antibiotic-free chicken, scratch-made sauces, and fresh vegetables. They've also created their own proprietary plant-based chicken substitute ("Garden Bird"). I was going to order a chicken sandwich but decided to try a lunchbox option called "The Star Box" for $10.97. The meal came with two chicken strips, a bowl of "Rainbow Slaw," two churros, and a fountain beverage. I liked the chicken strips because they weren't overly breaded or heavily seasoned. The meat was just right--not too moist and definitely not dry. I think this approach to chicken carries over to their sandwiches. It's a good preparation. The coleslaw has a mix of cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. It is colorful. The seasoning is light, but the combination has a great taste overall. I'm a fan. The lunch box included two churros, each about the size of a large onion ring. They were served with a chocolate dipping sauce, though I enjoyed them plain. Lightly dusted with sugar, they weren't overly heavy or greasy and had a nice chewy texture. The beverage selection was impressive, featuring a variety of Alameda Soda Company fountain drinks and four types of lemonade / iced tea. I suspect much of the business comes from takeout or food delivery, but there's a pleasant outdoor patio with umbrellas. The indoor dining area is small yet clean and comfortable. This was my first time visiting this store and my first experience with the brand. This store provided a good first impression.

Garlic Parmesan Wings
Shelly Z.

I wanna say the prices are good and customer service are good. This is more of a 4.5 rating. I have to knock off a star because it is SOOOOO hot inside the restaurant that it was cooler outside, in August! Caesar salad wrap: so good. We will get this again. Garlic Parmesan chicken wings bone in: better than Wingstop. The starbird dip was interesting and so was their spicy ranch. The wings are good without the dips too. Brussel sprouts: We loved it. A lil too oily but tastes good. Elote street corn: I have no idea what they tried to make. It's not elote street corn. We threw this away after a few bites

Dining area. 5/23/26
Lilah J.

My friend treated me to lunch here recently. Starbird is located on Hawthorne Blvd where the former Spire's Restaurant was. We were welcomed in on a Saturday afternoon. There is an option to order at the kiosk or counter. We chose to order from the counter since it was our first time. We both went with the Big Star chicken sandwich. My friend opted for no Star sauce and had mine included. Crispy breaded and tasty! I also got fries for my side. Those were good. I like their selection of beverages. They have some refreshing drinks to choose from including sparkling water. Dining area was super clean and service was pleasant. Parking is easy in the plaza shared with other restaurants and the grocery store has since closed permanently. So there are plenty of parking spaces. Overall a great experience. 4 stars.

Garlic Parm & Buffalo
Ashley M.

Starbird, you're a star! I love this place for their salads. It's definitely a portion size for 2 meals. I ordered the chopped salad double grilled chicken breast. I saw they added wings.... So yk ya girl had to try some. I ordered an 8pc half buffalo half garlic parm. Garlic parm wings were hitting. They were CRUNCHY! I was like wooooooow. Delicious. Wingstop who?! But then I had the Buffalo... these were more on the soggy side unfortunately. I was sad that they didn't have the same crunch as the garlic parm, so I'm dinging a star off for this. The chopped salad was amazing! No complaints there. I prefer no dressing because I don't like the one it comes with. It was pretty empty when I went so service was fast. Quality is consistent, I love it!

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Susan J.

The colors of the restaurant stood out and I'd see another location prior to today, so I gave them a try. I ordered Chicken Chop Salad: Crispy Chicken Tender * Cherry Tomato * Roasted Corn * Avocado Mash * Pepitas * Crispy Tortillas * Cotija * Cilantro * Green Onions * Chipotle Lime Dressing Service was fast and friendly. I inquired about a different dressing and was given one complimentary. Inside and out was cute, CA, fast casual. I would like to try other items in the future.

Cassandra Y.

The Service: Octavia was helping us at the counter. So nice to walk into the restaurant and greeted with a smile! She highly recommended their seasonal special new menu, Japanese BBQ lineup. (Japanese BBQ Bird, Tokyo Sesame Crunch, Japanese BBQ Tender Box & Okonomiyaki Fries) The Food: OMG! The pickle ginger & wasabi aioli definitely brought the food to the next level! No more boring ketchup for my fried chicken & fries. When we saw the bonito flakes on the fries, yes~ that is so Japanese! Love that sweet & smoky BBQ sauce too. It's fun to see how creative they bring in Japanese flavors to their menu. "Oishi~" (delicious~) The Parking: Huge plaza parking lot!

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Karen N.

I really wish we had Starbird in San Diego, this location in Torrance is the closest to me. I have also been to the one in Hermosa Beach before, but the parking is much better here. I really like the Elote chop salad, and it was big enough to feed both of us. I like that you have so many sauce and glaze options for the wings, and I like to use the Thai Herb Aioli as my salad dressing or dip for wings. I also like that there's a big choice in how you can get your chicken: standard wings, boneless wings, tenders, or nuggets. And the glaze choices, and dips. My favorite is strips or boneless wings. The churros were pretty good, but they're not my favorite. They are thinner loops, but I prefer the thicker ones that are a little softer inside the crunch. I probably wouldn't bother ordering them again. Ordering was easy on the kiosk, especially if you want to customize ingredients. You can also order on the app, which would save on the wait time. I was using giftcards, which were a little more complicated to use on the kiosk but not a deal-breaker. Parking was easy because it's in a large shopping center with other businesses.

Salad. Kids meal. And burger
Brenda L.

The good: I got the Korean sesame fried chicken salad, a hot chicken sandwich and a kids meal (chicken nuggets and fries). The chicken had a great texture. The crispy batter wasn't too hard. The Korean salad was sweet and had SO much crunch (from radish, cucumbers, fried wonton strips, green lettuce, and chicken). I liked that the cucumber slices were tiny and small. It was cute and fine. Even the drinks were great! I tried the mango (green?) tea and pineapple limeade. I liked the ease of the self-ordering kiosk. The food came out promptly. There was both indoor and outdoor seating. If you're sitting outdoors you can see your name be called on a TV screen and there's an outdoor window for you to get your food. Our food was personally brought out to us by a server. There's plenty of parking. The salad was massive and filling. The bad: I wish it didn't cost an extra dollar to make the chicken extra spicy. The interesting: I've tried their other location in San Jose before and it had a similar modern feel with ample outdoor seating. They're originally from NorCal.

Japanese BBQ tenders
Abbi F.

The food is VERY tasty, though this is definitely not the place to go if you're even remotely in a hurry. The service was very friendly, but definitely not efficient. After waiting a while, they ended up giving my order to another customer. They immediately said they'd remake my order, but that, of course, took even more time. Once I got my paws on my order of Japanese BBQ tenders, they were almost delicious enough to make me forget the logistical snafu...until I saw them have a similar incident with 2 other customers. Food = 4.5 stars Service = 2 stars So, with an average of 3.25, I'm dishing out 3 stars.

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Marcia P.

The food is awesome. The first time I had lunch here with coworkers. The chicken was the best I think I have had. Watch out KFC!

Tony Y.

was around the area and wanted to checkout the new chimichurri salad. it definitely hit the spot and the portion is really good, especially if you're looking to share. As for the taste, it was a solid 4/5. I'd definitely prefer the elote one over the chimichurri if i came back. overall would recommend this starbird location, the staff is quick and friendly!

Chicken Chop Salad...skimpy portion of chicken for the premium price!!!

The chicken is delicious and the produce is fresh, but I've noticed a lot less chicken in my salad over the last month.

Home Fries (boring)
Sharif A.

Overall, I'd give it a 3.5, but rounding up to a 4. Decided to give the new chicken place in the area a try. We ordered the Indian Hotbird sandwich and tender box because I usually find standard chicken sandwiches boring and lacking flavor. We also ordered brussel sprouts and fries. The home fries were sad. If I can't eat your fry standalone without dipping it in sauce, leave it off the menu I say. The brussel sprouts on the other hand was full of flavor, enhanced by the saracha aioli sauce. The chicken by itself was your average chicken, but the "Indian" flavoring did enhance the flavor and added a bit of spice. It wasn't as juicy as the picture. The saracha aioli was the star! We ordered using the self service monitor, food was prepared timely, and the person working the front was friendly.

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Ask the Community - Starbird Chicken

Is there a grilled or blackened chicken option?

Hello. They do not show these options on their menu. Grilled chicken may be a possibility as they are very accommodating but it is highly doubtful for the blackened chicken option. Everything on their menu is delicious. Best of luck.

Does the dressing come separate from salad?

Yes, your choice of dressing comes on the side. 👍

When is the restaurant opening?

Grand opening is Friday 06/27/25

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bb.q Chicken Redondo Beach

4.2(172 reviews)
1.8 mi

Fried chicken treasure! Delivery packaging reminds me of a treasure chest, and it certainly…read morecontains treasure! My family and I absolutely love their honey garlic and golden original fried chicken! I prefer honey garlic as boneless. Just personal preference. Their golden original is so crispy and juicy! Never overfried. Never too oily. Never misses. Always hits! I dunno how they maintain such amazing consistency. The best part is it tastes fresh, and that's why I love ordering this fried chicken delicacy. Adult hack - pair it with a nice Chardonnay. A balanced citrus or fruit forward wine mixed with bites of this fried chicken .... You're welcome.

We are so happy there are so many more bbq chicken restaurants in Southbay. Literally the religious…read morefan of this place. We like the galbi chicken the most but any flavor is really good. Kids even like the honey one. This time galbi and honey and both were delicious. Scrumptious flavors coating the well deep friend chicken. We always end up eating a little more than we should. For the family of four including small kids smallest box x 2 flavors seems enough but def recommend at least trying two flavors. Wish they had a box which allows us to order multiple flavors. Regardless this chain is fantastic and we will go back soon again. Normally just do the takeouts for convenience. They cook the food really fast but probably better to order ahead.

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CM Chicken - Gardena

4.3(388 reviews)
4.5 mi
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Free WiFi
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We decided to check out this spot for some late-night bites on our way home from a concert…read more The restaurant wasn't crowded when we arrived around 11 PM, and we were quickly seated and had our orders taken. Really enjoyed the kimchi fried rice! It was very flavorful without being overly seasoned. The spring onion chicken was another standout dish--perfectly battered and fried, then tossed in a delicious garlic soy glaze. The shrimp tempura was also a great appetizer to start with. Overall, everything was tasty, and service was quick and efficient. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for some delicious late-night food!

Me and one other person made the drive out from OC to check this spot out. We love korean fried…read morechicken and I have had this place bookmarked for awhile. Upon entering we were not greeted. There was one worker behind the bar area who ignored me for awhile until I came up grabbed a menu and was looking at it for awhile. Finally he asked if I wanted to dine in and I said yes. When we sat they had a kiosk at each table to order at. It seemed like their thing was fried chicken with spring onions. We just got an order of their Korean hot spicy wings and some spicy hot gizzard to share. The gizzard was much spicier and both were on the very sweet side. The wings came with some cabbage salad and thousand island dressing. They do not make their own dressing because we saw the bottle. The food items gave me a stomach ache. Our service was non existence. We needed a box to go and the person I came with found it on his own. There was one worker that Sunday. Mind you it got busy. The restaurant is large with plenty of tables and chairs. Sadly I just don't think it was worth the drive for us so we will not be back. There's just other places.

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The Chicken Shack - One order has an egg the other doesn't. Two orders don't equate to the advertised weight of one order.

The Chicken Shack

3.5(465 reviews)
2.7 mi
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I was taking a stroll along the coast in Redondo Beach, black coffee in the right hand and a cigar…read morein the left, when I saw a jarringly bright yellow car parked with a huge chicken head sticking out of the top. Had I misdosed my gummy from earlier that morning? Is this real life? I carefully crept towards the vehicle. Big red text read "The Chicken Shack... Best Chicken Around!" I ashed the cigar on the pavement and chugged the remaining 6 oz of black coffee. In a world full of minimalist "look how chic, clean, and trendy we are" branding, I crave a loud, boysterous, and unapologetic identity. Where is the heart? Where did the soul of the world go? A few days later, I made my way to the Chicken Shack out of pure respect for this maximalist motor vehicle. The interior is a bit tired, but I've found that these places are where the best bird is served. I ran the half chicken and 2 sides ($18.20), and took it to eat on top of my car. Hermosa Beach is one of the last places I expected to get some good bird, but life is full of surprises. There was flavor in every bite, not just with bites with the skin. I suspect a quality marinade. The skin was also tight and well seasoned, and their green sauce took it nuclear. I can confidently say this is the best chicken I've had in the South Bay so far. I'm always a sucker for some maximalist branding and some good rotisserie chicken. THANK YOU CHICKEN SHACK! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Our experience was extremely disappointing. We ordered three dishes, and the total came to about…read more$85. The price to quality ratio was terrible. Paying that much for food in this condition is completely unacceptable. The restaurant itself was also dirty, which immediately raised concerns about cleanliness. The chicken smelled spoiled and, to make matters worse, it still had a piece of ice in the middle, showing that it had not been properly thawed or cooked. The pork fried rice had a strong refrigerator odor, as if it had been stored for far too long. On top of that, everything was completely bland and lacked flavor. We decided not to eat the food because we were genuinely concerned about getting sick. Even so, we paid the full bill because we understand how difficult it is to run a business and did not want to create a scene. Unfortunately, even from the small amount I tasted, I ended up feeling sick to my stomach and started vomiting, which ruined the rest of my day. No one should have to worry about getting sick after eating at a restaurant. Serving food in this condition is unacceptable. This is not just about taste it is a serious food safety issue that could make someone ill. Unfortunately, this was a terrible experience, and I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone. I sincerely hope they improve their cleanliness, food quality, and food safety standards so that other customers do not have the same experience.

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The Chicken Shack - Dry inedible chicken on a mountain of iceberg.

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Taishi Hainan Chicken - Mixed chicken plate, half fried, half Hainan with ginger, garlic rice

Taishi Hainan Chicken

4.4(1.4k reviews)
1.2 mi
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This place is a gem. It's a small location with big flavors. Location is always neat and clean…read more We've taken our food to go and we have dined in. When you dine in they bring metal cups with an icy cold carafe of cold water to your table. Customer service is efficient. The person behind the counter is very soft spoken and gives you a slight smile but gets your order correct every time. Hands down so don't argue with me they have the absolute BEST orange chicken. It has a slight crunch on the outside while tender and juicy in the inside. The orange sauce is perfection. It has a great balance of salty and sweet without being overly sweet like an orange candy. It's not tart and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. They put the right amount of sauce so it is not drenched. Pair it with the garlic rice and the salad that crops and fresh no dressing is even needed. Order this and you will be happy. The regular white rice is good too! The Zapp chicken is crunchy, juicy and spicy. I normally cannot eat spicy but this one is perfect. Since my 24 year old son told me about this restaurant I've been here four times in the past month. Simply delicious!!!

Looking for a light, clean lunch, we ended up here for some Hainan chicken. It's a casual cafe…read morewhere you can order at the kiosk or with the worker. I was a little skeptical since they also serve a variety of other Asian dishes, including ramen, pho, and teriyaki. We went around 11am on a Sunday, and the place was empty. We grabbed a booth, and our food arrived shortly after. I shared a mixed plate of original and fried Hainan chicken for about $16. Unfortunately, this was far from traditional Hainan chicken. The original was essentially boiled chicken that was dry, had no skin, and flavorless. The fried chicken was better, with more flavor and a nice crispy batter, but still not what you'd typically associate with Hainan chicken. At least the meat was lean. The rice was decent, with just a hint of chicken broth flavor. It was served with sweet chili and some hoisin mixture (I think) rather than the traditional dipping sauces. Overall, the dish was good, but missed the mark for me. They might be better off marketing it under a different name because this wasn't the Hainan chicken I was looking for. I'd probably look elsewhere if that's what you're craving.

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Gaburi Chicken - Fried chicken combo

Gaburi Chicken

4.3(414 reviews)
2.2 mi
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Had date night here and came for happy hour and was such a nice little spot! It's fairly small…read moreinside but there is outdoor seating as well. Make a reservation and that will get you in so you don't have to wait. We came with our friends and they helped us pick and it like small sides kinds like tapas and you can def share we got a few things off the menu and was more than enough food for 4. We got several of their appetizers and they were all good, their salad was 10/10 and their curry was amazing when you get their fried chicken combo you can def eat with that and it was phenomenal! Pretty much everything we got was 10/10 their drinks are pretty fun. I enjoyed mushing my orange and then squeezing it for a delicious refreshing sip. Their staff here are very attentive in every way and helpful as well. Very well coordinated and good gets out fast and is very fresh. You can def see the love from the kitchen in flavor, quality and presentation as well. They have some cool merch you can buy as well. There is plenty of parking in the downtown Torrance area we were able to score a parking right in front but even if I parked far, I would mind the walk. Will be returning again for sure! Perfect spot for date night, hang with friends and def happy hr.

I first noticed this spot buzzing with a dinner crowd one evening, so I stopped in for lunch a few…read moredays later to see what the hype was about. I ordered their signature Japanese-Thai karaage with three sauces, alongside the potato salad and mixed pickles. The chicken was melt-in-your-mouth tender; while a bit plain on its own, pairing it with the sauces brought out all the flavor. The potato salad had great seasoning, though the texture leans completely smooth like mashed potatoes rather than chunky. As for the pickled vegetables, the carrot fell short, but the cucumber and rest of the mix were crisp and refreshing. Overall, a solid lunch experience. I'll definitely be back the next time I have a craving for fried chicken.

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Top Tenders & Wings

Top Tenders & Wings

4.6(1.1k reviews)
2.2 mi
•$$

I've probably drove past this place a million times since it's literally walking distance from my…read morehome. I always noticed they sponsor a lot of the local baseball teams, but for whatever reason, I never stopped in. After a park day, my daughter's friend's family suggested we grab a bite here, and I happily invited myself along. Let's just say I'll definitely be back! I honestly didn't know what to expect. I was preparing myself for some bland, unseasoned chicken, but wow I was completely wrong. These wings are packed with flavor. I ordered my favorite, the lemon pepper wings with blue cheese dressing, and they were absolutely delicious. The wings were a great size, juicy, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. For my four-year-old daughter, I kept it simple and ordered the baby nuggets without the toppings. They came with a basket of fries, and she loved every bite. They also have self-serve flavored lemonade, which was a huge hit. She chose strawberry, and I completely fell in love with the mango lemonade. The restaurant is located right next to Chicken Maison, and I believe they may be sister companies because the bags had the Chicken Maison logo on them. I've had Chicken Maison catered at work before and loved it, so that made perfect sense. There are still so many things I want to try. The mango habanero wings are definitely next on my list, and honestly, I may end up working my way through every flavor. They also serve chicken and waffles all day, along with chicken tenders and kid-friendly options. We dined inside on a Saturday afternoon. The atmosphere was pleasant, there was plenty of parking, outdoor seating available, and my daughter and her friend had a great time. The name says "Top Tenders," and after my first visit, I can confidently say they earned that title. The fact that they're within walking distance of my house might become a real problem for me! If you're looking for flavorful wings, fresh chicken tenders, or a family-friendly spot to grab a meal, check this place out immediately.

Finished up watching a movie at Del Amo (La La Land 10 Year anniversary) and I wanted to try a new…read moreplace on Yelp and found Top Tenders! The reviews were super good and the food portions looked really big. When ordering there was so many flavors and options to choose from but ended up going with the 4 piece combo which comes with coleslaw, 1 dip, fries, texas toast and a drink. I went with original plain and lemon pepper. Felt like it was a bit annoying asking for another flavor and its a dollar extra or even another sauce is a .75 cents when the original one is small. On top of that the breading was really fragile and flaked off really easily so it became a mess along with the lemon pepper sauce absolutely drenched and swimming pool under of sauce. Was a little unappetizing eating that sauce not knowing if it was oil or not too. I loved the sides though, texas toast was similar to Canes but more fresh. Coleslaw was refreshing and good.

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Fyrebird

4.3(308 reviews)
3.7 mi
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Kind of a small hole in the wall but the Food was Fyre! (Pun Intended!)…read moreI ordered takeout so I gambled a bit on what traditional flavor was. Turns out it's their original ranch based flavor. Pretty good, but I'm more of a spice person so I'll try one of the spicy options next time! Smash burger a little smaller than I expected but flavor was great! Might try out the chicken sandwich next. Looking forward to my next visit! Service was great. I kind of went when it was a low traffic but the guy at the the front was very helpful and friendly in getting my order quickly!

I wandered into Fyrebird on a whim and walked out wondering how this place isn't packed…read morewall-to-wall every day. It's a chill corner-plaza restaurant with a great patio, very casual ambiance, but the food is what makes it unforgettable. The sliders are some of the best I've had, big pieces, perfectly cooked, and coated in sauces that actually taste crafted, not generic. Cali heat, Sweet heat, or spicy BBQ... all are incredible. Oh wait...the fried pickles are crispy and addictive, and the orders come out with that "made with care" feel you don't get at chain spots. I've eaten at Cane's and Chick-fil-A more times than I can count, but Fyrebird in Gardena, genuinely tops them. Every piece cooked perfectly, fries tasting like someone made them at home. This place is a gem, and I'm already planning my next visit. Miguel C.

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Fyrebird - Menu

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Fyrebird - Wings & Fries

Wings & Fries

Fyrebird - Both handicap spots taken by non handicapped vehicles with no placards.

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Both handicap spots taken by non handicapped vehicles with no placards.

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