This place was everything I remembered and more. Chicken was…read moreexcellent! The fish was on point and the tartar sauce was out of this world Jessica and the staff were beyond nice and the attitude of the place was upbeat and very friendly. Restaurant was clean and we were very full and happy when we left Thank you PIONEER! We will definitely see you again

After a very disappointing experience at the Bell Gardens location on Mother's Day, we ended up…read moredriving to the Boyle Heights Pioneer Chicken location just to get biscuits, and honestly, this location completely restored my love for Pioneer Chicken. The difference between the two locations was night and day. Even though it was Mother's Day and busy everywhere, Boyle Heights was organized, fast, friendly, and fully stocked. There was plenty of parking, the line moved quickly, and the employees were courteous and professional from the moment we arrived. Most importantly! THEY HAD EVERYTHING. Fresh biscuits? Yes. Fully stocked menu? Yes. Good customer service? Absolutely. The biscuits were fresh, hot, buttery, and delicious, exactly how I remembered Pioneer Chicken growing up in Los Angeles. We honestly ate them on the drive home because they were THAT good. You could immediately feel the better energy and management at this location. People were constantly coming in and out, yet the staff still handled things efficiently and professionally. As someone born and raised in LA, Pioneer Chicken is nostalgic for me, and this Boyle Heights location felt much closer to the Pioneer I remember. I will definitely return to this location again. Thank you to the Boyle Heights staff for saving Mother's Day dinner. Sorry I didn't take a picture of the biscuits, the aroma took over, the box was opened and my mouth ate before my camera! ha ha ha

Ryan, Best service out there. Would Highly recommend!!! The food is incredible aswell.read more

Haven't been here in over 5 years. Line was only 30-45 minutes compared to 2 hours plus when I went…read morelast time so I was impressed. Line was decent but moving and it is way more efficient now Got to the front and met Ryan. Man made our day greeting us, making us feel welcome and helping us out with our order. He also checked in on us several times before during and after our meal despite the hectic environment. You rock man! Also shoutout to Matt. Went to pick up my order and struck up a good short convo. Man I'll drive back here for the service alone The food..... even better than ever. I'll be back very soon this time around!

Easy, fast, good prices, great flavor, easy parking in the evening b/c it's near Santee Alley so…read morestores are closed and there's not much else around. Rec checking out if you're in downtown and wanna go somewhere off the beaten path.

Food was great, super crunchy chicken wings and the service was super fast. Place was small but…read moregreat vibes for a quick bite.

This place is beautiful, with modern ambiance, perfect for both a casual meetup or for a special…read moreoccasion. Initially they mentioned they didn't have uni available, but the attentive manager came to us and shared that he wasn't completely satisfied with the quality of the uni that day, though he was still willing to serve it to me. I really appreciated the honesty and passion for quality. I came here eyeing on the uni pasta, so I had to go for it. Maybe he was right, it was just OK. It wasn't necessarily the uni itself, but the pasta and cream sauce felt slightly overcooked and a bit dry. It could've used more sauce to bring everything together. Still, no ragrets (iykyk). It's something you should try here . We also ordered the hand roll trio and toro, which was yummy. The fish was fresh, beautifully cut, and served in generous pieces. They're partnering with Death & Co, known for their craft cocktails which explains why the drinks here are so uniquely curated and well mixed. Definitely worth exploring their cocktail menu.

I really enjoy eating here because service is fast and friendly. You get a lovely meal and every…read morestaff member you meet is always so friendly. Food is delicious, drinks are good, and parking isn't hard to find if you're willing to walk a little. The design kinda dark inside, but the patio is always nice. The best part? I can be in and out in less than an hour if I wanted!

Very good chicken and creative flavors. They make the best chicken flavors and make a nice price…read moredeal of chicken flavors

Every time I come here, the drinks are never cold, which is disappointing--especially because you…read morereally need an ice-cold soju to go with fried chicken. Unfortunately, it's always served a bit lukewarm. That said, the chicken is consistently good, which keeps me coming back. The dining area was freezing during our visit, but the staff member was kind enough to turn off the AC for us, which I appreciated. I just wish they would serve their drinks properly chilled--it would make the experience so much better.

One word = FANTASTIC! I came here to try the chicken and shrimp and was extremely impressed. I…read moreordered the shrimp meal with mac and cheese and one side of chicken tender! The favor is definitely there and seasoned soo good on both. The service was nice. They have inside and outside seating but inside is better. Outside on spring st there is ALOT of activity going on with people watching and the food robots, service trucks running around. Oh yes and they have a bathroom which is key! It's in downtown LA so parking i can't see where anyone could park here. They have a $2 chicken tenders on thursdays also. They had a lot of take-out orders so people must agree it's good quality food. Overall, yes i would be back and try the sando next time but this place is jamming good!! Go visit these guys and enjoy. Food rating: Fried seasoned shrimp 8.8\10 Chicken tender 8.8\10 Mac and cheese 8.5\10

HEY, VEGANS! Check out the photo! I made lazy "fish" tacos with cauliflower bites, bagged salad,…read moreand corn tortillas! I'm sure you can make them better, but this is the lazy version, and it works for me! The service is great, and ordering from the app for pick up is very convenient!

Epic Wings is a new Wing Spot that came into the community not so long ago with good quality wings…read morethat stand out from the competition. Restaurant is always clean and the staff provides great customer service. Price is decent - $50 will feed 3 people Must try... breadsticks and cinnabites.

Horrible Service, Management did not know how to handle a complaint. My food was wrong and to top…read moreit off it was Raw Chicken like you cant even cook chicken to the right temperature or state just HORRIBLE. The team seem more interesting in talking to each other rather to help with my complaint and then when I brought back the food since over the phone they couldn't help much they became Offensive like really offensive you for serving RAW CHICKEN. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SPOT FOR SAFETY

In downtown LA there is this very hidden, isolated, secluded restaurant that you probably couldn't…read morefind with a NASA Interplanetary Navigation System. Yes, that's how "Phantom" Pikunico Japanese restaurant is. Tucked away on South Alameda Street this small cafe / bistro is making unbelievable -Sandwiches, Salads and Rice Bowls. Their entire menu is a "Hit Parade" of unusual yet delicious Asian fare. I had their: * Golden Chicken Sandwich Fried chicken on golden turmeric bun, pickled daikon, watercress, alfalfa sprouts, lemon aioli, jalapeño and miso jam...... that was the most remarkably eccentric sandwich I've ever tasted; and I mean that in the very best of ways! This sandwich had more things going on ingredient wise, so I would definitely call it a - Flavor Bomb". Pikunico was so clean and sterile I was duly impressed. These nice young people working here added to your experience in this small but yet very fantastic hidden gem.

Incredibly mid, like nearly everything else at The Row. Service is insanely slow due to being…read moreunderstaffed and the food was not worth the wait, in my opinion. FRIEND CHICKEN MIX: 3/5. The chicken was not seasoned, and while the texture on the tender was okay, the wing was dry. The spicy chili oil and pickles helped a little. MUSHROOM BALL: 3/5. Kind of hard, yet chewy, and the soy glaze smelled better than it tasted.

Best dinner I've had in LA. Had the tempura squash blossom, grilled eggplant and adobo octopus. We…read morealso had several cocktails. Every dish was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. Portion sizes were surprisingly large for this tier of restaurant .The cocktails were invented, definitely unique and not something I've had before. Our server Jaden was super attentive and the service was excellent throughout. This is officially my favorite fine dining experience in LA.

The best food and service we had at a restaurant ever. The kare kare tamales were phenomenal as…read morewell as the A5 Wagyu and Ribeye. We tried all the pastas with the Bucatini being my favorite for its perfectly balanced tomato type sauce. We finished off with the Ube souffle and key lime pie. Both were uniquely crafted and a nice flavor to end the night. Drinks were very tasty as well. We had the Ube horchata, melon pandan cooler, and a calamnasi mocktail mojito. Shoutout to all the staff for making this experience wonderful.

Stopped by for a spicy breakfast burrito. They were made to order with nice and crispy tots and…read morefried chicken. The avocado and light mayo made it quite filling. Good deal! There were donuts too that looked great but did not have enough room. Next time!

Duchess is the kind of neighborhood breakfast spot you hope to stumble into and immediately wish…read moreyou had back home. We went on a Sunday morning and it delivered exactly what you want from a local favorite. No fuss, just really good food done right. We both went for the burritos and they were the highlight. My husband ordered the spicy burrito loaded with all the fixings, while I went with the traditional. Mine had grilled onions, avocado, crispy chicken tenders, tots, egg, and chipotle mayo all wrapped in a warm, perfectly soft tortilla. Every bite felt intentional, balanced, and honestly hard to put down. They're known for their chicken sandwiches, but do not sleep on the breakfast. The donuts hold their own too. I had the apple fritter and it hit that perfect mark with a slight crunch on the outside and just the right amount of apple throughout. This place draws in locals for a reason, but it still feels like a great little find if you're just passing through. It's the spot you go to when you want something satisfying without the whole over-the-top brunch scene.