As the cool kids call it- this spot is FIRE. Probably the best Korean style fried chicken since some of the other local spots went out of business. I haven't had any original crispy fried chicken be as bomb as this spot's. The soy garlic is also next level. I was only able to buy takeout though now that I've been won over, this is my next "pocha" spot w/ the gang when we want to grab drinks and eat some amazing fried chicken. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped by for lunch for some Korean fried chicken on a Saturday. Service was good, the food took a bit of a wait but our wings came out piping hot and delicious. This place did not disappoint! We ordered an 8pc original wing with sauces on the side (yang neom & garlic habanero). The original crispy wings were so delicious; the breading was crunchy, savory, and most of all, not salty. I hate getting wings at kfc or jolibee because I feel super thirsty after eating. I didn't feel that way after my meal here. I would come back maybe in the evening for soju/beer and chicken! read more

I love that they have Korean music playing with TV's on that also have K-Pop dancers dancing. However, I did notice there were two tables that were waited on that seemed like they had left a while ago and they still hadn't been picked up. Seems a little messy to me, but we still ordered from here because well we drove over here specifically because we wanted Korean food today and because we want to give them a try. 3 Stars for the level of cleanliness inside their restaurant. I hope they've hired more help and gotten better at this. - 4 stars for their fried chicken. The only thing we didn't like is that every time we ate here and ordered their fried chicken we felt great eating it but then had a weird tummy ache afterwards and lots of burping. But the chicken tasted so good! I don't think I'd go back again just on the two points alone, but my husband said he'd give it another try. So try it at your own risk. You may have a different experience than we did. This place used to be a Korean bbq spot - I miss that place! read more

Thanks Chicken - Front Entrance - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

I've been obsessed with the Fetch receipt app and I saw that they were offering 60 points per dollar spent special so o decided to stop by. I had been here a few times before, so I knew what I was getting into. I ordered the 8 piece soy garlic bone in chicken wings. At first I thought the price was a little steep thinking all I would get is the chicken. To my surprise, it came with a side of coleslaw, macaroni salad and seasoned brown rice. They fry the chicken when you order so it's about a 15-20 minute wait. The flavor the soy garlic is delicious. It's not overly garlicky nor overly sweet. It's so crispy and even a few days later the chicken was still yummy. I'll definitely come back! read more

Thanks Chicken - 8 piece bone in soy garlic chicken wings 4.5 stars - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

My boyfriend and I come here pretty regularly (one or twice a month) as it is our go-to Korean fried chicken spot. I'm assuming the guy we always see and serves us is the owner. He's very friendly and attentive. We usually order the soy garlic chicken half chicken and rose tteokbokki and add udon. Food it's tasty and flavorful. I have tried some of the other chicken flavors, such as golden honey and yang nyeom, but we like soy garlic the best. We've also tried a seafood pasta dish, but it was okay. Not something we would order again. Overall, a solid place for Korean fried chicken in the South Bay Area. read more

Thanks Chicken - Rosé Tteok-Bokki with udon - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

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Still love going here! Food is always fresh and tasty so you may have to wait but it's worth it. We usually do takeout but it's a nice sports bar vibe if you decide to do dine in. Whenever we have friends or family visit we grab food from here and they always love it too. Def support this small business!! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got the chance to try today. We ordered over the phone and got the golden honey and yang nyeom. He accidentally made us soy garlic instead, but he was really kind to give us extra rice and yang nyeom sauce still! We ordered to go, but the inside feels like a sports bar -esque, so a nice place to eat with groups of people. The chicken was super crispy and flavorful!! No photos because we finished it so quick would recommend and come again! read more

Came close to close. Seems like one person is running the show! Props! We ordered the soy garlic chicken. It came w radish and some mac salad. I liked that after I ate it I didn't feel disgusting like sometimes you feel after eating fried food. Also had the kimchi fried rice which was simple and good. I want to come back and try their habanero garlic chicken! read more

This is a really great chicken shop. The store is clean with plenty of tables. The staff is friendly and helpful. They make each batch fresh, so anticipate a wait of approx 20 minutes. The coating is somewhere between thick and light for Korean style chicken. It is flavorful and not greasy. It's crunchy, juicy and delicious. They serve it was gloves, wipes and napkins. :) They have their own parking lot. read more

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It's been over two years since we first found this place, and it's still that one place we just keep coming back to everytime we get a chance. The food is excellent, the owner is super nice and friendly, and the restaurant is filled with lots of cute decorations everywhere. Everything is made to order so you will have to wait a bit, but it comes out fresh and delicious. Our favorites are the soy garlic chicken and the fried dumpling sides! read more

Ambiance: it's a small place for fried chicken and drinks, and it's very dark inside Service: very slow, it took a long wait after placing the order, only one person operates the entire store for both service and kitchen Food: simple menu items for fried chicken and street style food Golden Honey Wings - *** overly sweet and not so crispy Mala Rosé Tteok-Bokki - **** Tteok-Bokki In their special mala cream sauce, rich in flavors, recommend Price: moderate portions and decent prices, expect $20 per person read more

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I've ordered from Thanks Chicken in Lomita quite a few times now -- safe to say I'm a regular at this point. *if you're ordering through Postmates, the hours on the app can be inconsistent. Make sure to double check the hours on google or yelp because chances are, they're probably open! The fried chicken itself is really good. If you're doing pickup or delivery, I don't recommend getting the chicken tossed in sauce because you'll lose that great crispiness by the time you get home. The move is to order the regular fried chicken and get the sauces on the side instead. Just a heads up, sauces are about $1.50 each. The habanero garlic sauce is a good one -- they're veryyyy generous with the fresh habaneros and it has great flavor. One thing that surprised me about the chicken is the batter. It's not the typical Korean fried chicken style with a thinner coating -- the batter here is thicker, more like an American-style fried chicken crust. Honestly though, it's sooo good. The crisp on the chicken is great and really satisfying. I do wish they offered a spicy powder or dry seasoning option without sauce though. That would be amazing. The unexpected highlight for me is the Mala Rose Ddukbokki. Wow. The flavor is so good -- really aromatic, creamy, and well balanced without being numbing. It's honestly delicious, and dipping the fried chicken in the sauce is next level. What really brought me back to this place after my first try was the Mala Rose Ddukbokki!! I CRAVE IT!!!! They also have a kimchi fried rice side option which is a nice addition if you want something extra with the meal. I really appreciate the side of mac salad they have here too since they use the big elbow macaroni!!! I'm all about textures! Overall, really solid fried chicken and a standout Mala Rose Ddukbokki. Definitely a spot I will keep coming back to. Already salivating thinking about the Mala Rose read more

Thanks Chicken - Mala Rosé Tteok-Bokki - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

The restaurant is fail typical Korean dining. It's decent seating but nothing fancy. The TVs are in the front and could be hard to see; changing the locations or add on the side walls would be much better. Ordered quickly (takeout) and food came out pretty quick. The chicken. In ordered the original chicken (wings). Came out hot and was crispy. The flavor was good; a little seasoning I think would be even better but definitely good. The radish was cool and crunchy. I wish the pieces were a little bigger but I get the size due the container. read more

Thanks Chicken - Front for ordering - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

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Very good Korean fried chicken spot in Lomita. Our go to Korean fried chicken is CM chicken in Gardena but when we want to stay local this is a great alternative. read more

Thanks Chicken - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

Called my order in for take out, was ready in 15 min! Ordered the half and half original crispy and yangnyum. Very crispy and delicious without being overly greasy or salty. The yangnyum (sweet and spicy) was really good and not super sweet like some other Korean fried chicken spots which I really appreciated. Had a tiny spicy bite to it, which I really enjoyed. Came with Cole slaw salad and beets in vinegar marinade. Also ordered the thanks fries platter which came with waffle fries, potato fries, mozzarella sticks, jalapeño popper. It was all super good! Last, got the mala rose ddugbokgi and it was okay. I like the original sauce the best. I wasn't sure what the flavors were, but it was like creamy and kinda seafood-y? Just not for me. But overall, all the food came out freshly made, not sitting under a heat lamp. There were 8-10 tables. The man who took my order and gave it to me in the store was kind and patient taking my order. My new fav Korean fried chicken spot! read more

Thanks Chicken - Half & Half Chicken Thanks Fries Mala Ros Tteok-Bokki - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

Great spot, honestly fresh made to order Korean fried chicken. Yes it takes a minute as they fry up your chicken but it comes out piping hot. Give this place a chance. It is worth it. Hidden gem in Lomita. Be advised it's a one man crew, so takes a little while to get your order to you. But it is so worth it. read more

We loved this place! The restaurant is spacious and clean. The owner, John, is so welcoming and nice. But the Food is incredible! We had Half & Half chicken in Soy Garlic and Golden Honey. The chicken skin was crisp and cooked to perfection while the meat was tender and moist. Both flavors were scrumptious but I personally loved the Soy Garlic a little more. We also ordered the Mala Rose Tteok-Bokki. I think I loved this dish more than the outstanding chicken. My husband said it's the best tteokbokki he's had. It was the Mala Rose sauce. I can put that on everything! It's a must try if you dine here. The pickled radiah and Coleslaw were a perfect side to cool our mouths and cut the grease. Highly recommend this place for your next meal! read more

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Half and half chicken: soy garlic and sweet and spicy - flavor is perfect and fried well Fries - fried well Sides - fresh and not soggy Tried it out for the first time and did not disappoint, will be back again to try other dishes! read more

Thanks Chicken - Soy garlic chicken, yangyeum chicken, fries, sides - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

For some really good Korean chicken wings/ tenders in the Lomita area this is the place to go! We wanted some good food made quickly and decided to try this Thanks Chicken Lomita for some chicken. There's apparently another location that may be on Western in Koreatown. You order at the counter and food is brought to you when ready. So the service is kinda basic. You have to ask for extra napkins, but you can have a cool chicken wing bib! See photos! I had the house special wings, but others had habanero and garlic tenders. All were good, but the garlic ones were the best if you can only get one type. The house special were a bit sweet and habanero was habanero hot. We also got coleslaw which was kfc sweet and good. Also ordered a side of pickled radish and kimchi were both good as well. The place is slightly upgraded strip restaurant, but clean and comfortable. We were the only ones siting down, but there seemed to be a pretty good takeout flow. What the place needs is a beer to go with the meal and it looks like they are trying to get a license for that. Oh, we took some food home and it's reported that the chicken was still crispy next morning. The restaurant is what may be a varied restaurant food habitable zone of Lomita, Harbor City and East PV. Great Japanese is in the same mall and general area, plus Indian. The strip mall has a few restaurants, but this is located next to a Papa Johns. Parking is easy at 6:30 pm on a Tuesday. This location has gone through a couple of Korean food reincarnations. So one might remember this as something else. read more

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Thanks Chicken is easily one of the best spots in the area. The food is incredibly good you can taste the time and effort in every bite as the flavors hit you. Even though it's known for fried chicken, the whole menu goes hard. The pasta especially can turn a bad day into a good one. The service is always great and the place feels super welcoming. Cozy vibes, but still perfect for hanging out with friends. I personally love the cod roe pasta and recommend it to anyone visiting. read more

Thanks Chicken - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

Yumm Korean fried chicken. So blessed to have many options in the Southbay. Thanks Chicken is in a plaza with some eateries and they have plenty of parking. I usually get the chicken to go and they prepare it with in 15 mins. You can order online which makes it easy to see the menu. For the chicken flavors I do like the soy garlic, yang nyeom, honey and crispy. I do need to try the habanero garlic one time. They have chicken, chicken wings and boneless to get their sauces on but I have to stick with the classic wings. I have tried the cod roe pasta and it was good but the sauce was a bit runny. They have other pastas like kimchi and seafood. They also have tteok bbokki and rice bowls. Last time I saw they are setting up draft beer such would go well with the chicken but I get my chicken to go usually. read more

Got a half order of the crispy fried chicken, french fries and fried dumplings. No surprise - everything was crispy. I don't believe they use or use very minimal seasoning for this chicken. The fries are enough for two people. I should have asked if there was an accompanying sauce for the fried dumplings. Maybe something like a ponzu sauce. read more

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Soooooo goood!!! Chicken is delicious and I always like getting their rose tteokbokki

I have a few select "cravings" .. we'll call them, when I want to eat dirty/ have a cheat meal. This is one of them. The soy garlic chicken is SO good. I will say, order more than a whole chicken if you have 4 people. It won't be enough. The pieces are a little smaller, but it's fine if you care mostly about the skin/ glaze. They're not skimpy, however you won't get those pieces where you eat the skin, and then get to the meat... and then there's just more meat without the good sauce / crispy skin. Anyways, definitely give this place a shot. It's completely worth the calories and life is too short to eat bad food! read more

Thanks Chicken - Soy Garlic Chicken - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

Yummy! We tried mala cream dduk bok ki. And half half chicken. So good! Don't forget to add glass noodle and seaweed roll. Portion is bigger than you think. We couldn't finish and packed leftover home. Hope I could add beer on top. Next time I will bring DD. read more

I come here from time to time when I get the nostalgia of the old working place, the 'Vons Chicken' I feel like fried chicken and beer tonight. read more

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Sooo I've been watching too many k-dramas and craving some really crunchy chicken! Can I just say that this place really exceeded my expectations! We ordered the rose tteokbokki with ramyun & half and half soy garlic & original chicken wings. They were absolutely delicious & I can't wait to come back here for more! read more

So tasty with lots of flavor!! The owner was very nice This Korean Fried Chicken place is a must try for anyone looking for KFC in the South Bay! I wished their spicy was hotter, but the owner gave us more Ggochu-Jang sauce to make ours ! read more

Thanks Chicken - Soy Garlic & Spicy Garlic flavored - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

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I've been going to CM Chicken in Gardena ever since Vons Chicken in Torrance closed, but I just tried Thanks Chicken.. and wow, I'm impressed! I ordered the Half & Half Wings (Crispy and Sweet & Spicy) along with the Mala Rose Tteok-Bokki, and everything was fantastic. The best part? I don't have to make that 25 minute (almost an hour round-trip) drive to Gardena to get chicken anymore!!! read more

Thanks Chicken - Mala Rose Tteok-Bokki - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

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Finally had the chance to visit Thanks Chicken with four of my martial arts students this past Sunday afternoon, and I'm glad we made the trip. The chicken lived up to the hype - flavorful, crispy, and cooked just right. We ordered both the honey and soy garlic flavors, and both were excellent. The honey offered a nice sweet glaze without being overly sticky, while the soy garlic brought that classic Korean fried chicken taste with savory depth. The waffle fries we added as a side were a solid complement to the chicken. read more

Thanks Chicken - Chicken Wings & Waffle Fries - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

The chicken was maximum crispy, I loved the spicy flavor and the texture of the overall chicken. It is sweet and savory, I will rate it a 4 and a personal rating also a 4. If you like your wings maximum crispy, this place is definitely for you. The service is pleasant and I appreciate how kind the waitress is. They helped us out and were willing to serve us which is very helpful. The ambiance is calming, no complaints on that either. I liked how nice the environment is. Thank you for letting us try the restaurant! read more

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Came here Sat night and there were 9 of us. Server helped put 2 tables together and was very helpful! We kept ordering and we didn't realize it was just one guy who literally did everything: seating, serving, cooking, and cashier! Felt bad we kept ordering and asking so much of him since we didn't realize how hungry our party was, and realized later it was just him! He never complained. Food was delicious and you can tell he didn't rush anything. Patrons were still coming in and he was patient and kind the whole time. Favorites were original and the habanero. Plus the rose tteokbokki was creamy and so flavorful! Definitely come here, service was amazing and food was delicious! read more

This is the best Korean Fried Chicken I think I've ever had ! Please note that since it's made fresh, it takes up to 20 minutes. They tell you that after you pay. LOL. Just note that. I did time it and it was actually 15 minutes. It seems like a long time but they actually had it ready sooner than 20 minutes. Because we couldn't decide which one to order, we ordered the half Crispy and the half Soy Garlic. My son absolutely loved the Soy Garlic. We would definitely come back for sure! Parking in the small lot. read more

Thanks Chicken - Half Crispy Fried and Half Soy Garlic...SO delish! $30 - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

I was just talking about this place with my buddy and how good the chicken was. I ate here almost a year ago and I still think about it. Moved across the country and still thinking about it. Will be back when I'm in town. read more

* good fried chicken * to go still good * variety of choices * pleased the whole family This is a new chicken spot that opened up in the South Bay. Our family likes to try every Korean fried chicken spot to find our favorite. The prices here and quite similar to BB.Q chicken that's on Lomita - which we find to be on the pricier side for whole fried chicken and a full order of chicken wings. With the prices being similar, I would need this place to taste better or be crisper/ crunchier than bb.q. And I can't say I would prefer this place over the other with confidence One staple with fried chicken is their which radish cubes. My kids usually inhales these and we always ask for more at these places we asked if we can replace the coleslaw for more radish pieces - which they said no to and we would need to order sides of them... which seemed unnecessary. Overall the chicken was good and the rice cakes were good. Our family ordered twice from here already and most likely will order again sometime soon. read more

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The best Korean fried chicken! It was so worth the wait! He works so hard and the food is fresh, so tasty - the best!

Love the food here! The fried chicken is crispy without feeling oily or greasy. This is our go to fried chicken place.

OMG their chicken is the best. Better than Love Letter and BBQ. I really enjoyed the Habanero chicken and the cod roe cream pasta. Habanero chicken is super crispy even with the sauce that wasn't extremely sweet with perfect spicy level that won't kill your stomach. I would love to bring my husband here and have it with cold beer. The two items were just perfect combination. Next time, I would like to try other ones on the menu. read more

Thanks Chicken - Salted seasoned roe cream pasta and habanero chicken. So good! - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

Decided to stop by on a weekend late afternoon/ evening and the place is kinda small as the center table was occupied by a family. There didn't seem to be a long wait despite being a dinner rush but I placed an order for the Habanero Garlic chicken. I was told that there were orders in the queue before me and that the wait would be around 30 minutes which I was fine with. I waited outside and after 30 minutes, I stood inside off to the side of the register and noticed that a lot of customers were also waiting for their orders.. It seems Thanks Chicken is still working on their workflow as the employee who took my order ended up having to cook as well while the manager(?) was walking around checking on the orders. There were customers before me who placed an order for a single item and were waiting a while too. They started to verbally complain and it made the situation uncomfortable. I was given a complimentary beverage for waiting which was appreciated. My wait ended up being around 40 minutes which is fine with me as I wasn't in a rush but the whole team seemed to be desperately scrambling to organize orders and whatnot. I don't think my experience is the norm and I'm open to visiting again when the team has the workflow situated. As for the food, it was surprisingly decent. A bit too sweet for my liking but the habanero was definitely noticeable. I did notice that some food was ready but was exposed for a while before handing to customers which I think is why my order wasn't that crispy. For the price, it's a bit higher for just boneless chicken but I guess that's just the price for everything nowadays. Overall, would try again when it's a bit calmer. read more

Thanks Chicken - Korean Near Me - Lomita, California

I hate rating a place with such low stars when the owner is so nice, but this place does not have crispy chicken! Really, it's quite contrary to that. It really makes me wonder if we went on a very off day, as so many other reviewers say that this place has great crispy Korean fried chicken. Ours was so soggy. And the sauce! It tastes like they just mixed ketchup and gochujang, with not much regard to how it tasted. It was just so lackluster. The place is clean, and it was cute that they have disposable aprons at the counter that you can use in case you are a clumsy little lady like me. But as far as food goes, this place is a no-go for me. read more