Went to Pelicana to try the Korean wings with absolutely no expectations. First impression: the…read moreplace was very, each table has a touchscreen for ordering, so there's no need for a server hovering over you. Need napkins, chopsticks, etc? There's an option for that on the screen too. There's also a small play area in the back, which is a nice touch. Basketball, Jenga, etc. I'd been warned about the spice it's not the same heat you'd get at a taco shop, and they were right. It has a different kind of kick to it. I got the original recipe, and it was just right. Feeling a little adventurous, I added the "spicy"sauce separately (it's an add-on). I also tried the pork dumplings those brought some serious heat. Most importantly what these wings memorable was the CRISP/CRUNCH. Definitely a place I'd come back to. It's a good chill vibes, not too loud, and you can have a good conversation without any distractions.

I'm a big fan of Korean wings (Korean fiancée), and do my best to try as many around me as possible…read moregiven the opportunity. That being said, this review only covers two of their wing options -The Parmesan dusted wings, and the soy garlic wings. As well as their dessert deep-fried balls that had chocolate, caramel, and cheese, and we had to also try their Tteokbokki. Ordering was easy, and delivery was very fast. Unfortunately, I'm gonna have to go with Bonchon, if given a comparison between the two. In my experience, regardless of what sauce you get, Korean chicken is always thick, crispy, with an extremely memorable crunch. Unfortunately, our soy garlic, although very flavorful, was very wet and very mushy. I was disappointed, And wished I had got something with more crunch. The Parmesan was also very unexpected. We expected a salty crunch, with overwhelming Parmesan flavor. Somehow, it was extremely sweet. The crunch was on point, and there was a lot of Parmesan cheese, but it had a taste like Korean corn cheese, and I'm not sure why. Surprising, but not in a great way. I understand that the sogginess could be due to the delivery time, and I look forward to trying them in the house to give them a better assessment, particularly with their dryer options! The deep fried chocolate and caramel dessert balls were amazing. Warm, gooey, crunchy, and overall very satisfying. The cheese one was a bit disappointing, probably because we did it last, but it honestly didn't have much flavor at all. I'm not sure what was going on with that one :( My Korean fiancée who loves Tteokbokki gave it a thumbs down. It was a generous proportion, but she thought it was extremely sweet, and not nearly spicy enough. For a white person's pallet it might be ok, but she also prefers Bonchon's. It's definitely overall not bad, but at this point in time, if given the choice, I will err to the side of Bonchon - being a chain, it can be a bit of a hit or miss, but the local one in San Diego near mission valley hasn't missed yet!

Frank the manager was very helpful in terms of recommending items that I may have been craving…read more I've visited this location frequently and the food has always been on point in terms of quality and value. While I generally always get the Hot Chic sandwhich which is the best chicken sandwich I've ever had, I opened for the chili oil dumplings which was new on the menu. It did not disappoint and left me wanting to eat more. The environment along with their staff is always pleasant and I'm glad it's one of my top places to visit frequently when I'm having a craving for Korean food. The double fried chicken is always crispy and their Wing Wednesday special in which a particular set of wings are $1.00 each is such a great value. It's honestly one of the best values in terms of what you get for quality and bang for your buck. If you haven't given this spot a try please do so, Cross Street has never disappointed me. It's definitely a hidden gem and I solely recommend it.

Was craving for some Korean Fried Chicken and landed here. The food here is so good…read more Ordered the corn cheese (don't miss out), bulgogi fries, and multiple varieties of chicken (they come in orders of 5). There's seating inside and outside. Outside seating is also dog friendly. There's some plaza parking going on so feel free to take your car. Came on a Tuesday during lunch time and was able to get seated right away. This restaurant is great for groups and the service is fast and kind. The pika soju was also a pretty good drink. Tasted like a refreshing lemonade. Forgot it had soju at times.

Best food I've had, in Cali. I'm from the south and this food reminds me of home! Very clean,…read morefriendly staff! Definitely will be coming back. Everything was good. I had catfish, shrimp, peach cobbler, Mac n cheese, yams, and the cornbread was chefs kiss !

100% Biggie approved! Everyone was super cool and welcoming. We first tried Chef Budda's food…read moretruck, and everything was straight fire! My two sons and I drove down from Encinitas just to give it a try, and it was absolutely worth the trip. The wings--fire! The tenders--fire! The shrimp--fire! The fried catfish--fire! Even the rice and gravy were fire, and the collard greens were off the hook! The cantaloupe melon refresher was insane--it had fresh shreds of cantaloupe in it, never had anything like it. Everything was so good that when they opened their brick-and-mortar location, we ordered a bunch of trays for a birthday party. Definitely check out their Instagram too--they're always posting their amazing food and hilarious stories. We'll absolutely be back!

Everything was amazing ! Mouth watering wings…read more Ty Nick - such great customer service Love the wings !!!!!!! Wings very good

Came here on a Sunday evening and was surprised that there weren't many people dining inside,…read morealthough there were definitely plenty of to-go orders coming through. My party and I decided to dine in and ordered the family special, which included 24 wings, veggies, and breadsticks, and we added fries on the side. One thing I really liked was the option to choose up to three wing flavors. We decided on mild buffalo and lemon pepper with extra seasoning. While placing the order, I made it very clear that I wanted extra lemon pepper seasoning but did not want the wings overly drenched in the butter/oil base. The cashier acknowledged me, but I noticed she never entered the request into the register, which honestly became my first red flag. I tried to give the benefit of the doubt and assumed maybe she would communicate it directly to the kitchen... unfortunately, that didn't happen. After paying upfront and taking our number to sit down, it seemed like there had been a rush before we arrived because several tables still needed to be wiped down. I had to request for our table to be cleaned, which normally wouldn't bother me, but it was disappointing seeing one employee standing around while another staff member was clearly overwhelmed handling the register, bagging to-go orders, and assisting customers. When our food finally arrived, the mild buffalo wings were delicious, the fries were hot and fresh, and the veggies were crisp. No complaints there at all. However, the lemon pepper wings were exactly what I feared they would be -- sitting in an excessive amount of oily butter base. I explained again to who appeared to be the manager that I had specifically requested extra seasoning without all the excess oil. Her solution was to bring extra seasoning on the side and suggest that next time I order it that way from the beginning. But the issue wasn't the seasoning itself -- it was the preparation. Once the wings are swimming in oil frying, coated lightly and dried, sprinkling extra seasoning on afterward doesn't really help because it doesn't stick the same way. It just throws the whole experience off seeing your food swimming in visible oil. I ended up having to remove the wings from the excess buttered oil myself, request another plate, and re-coat them at the table. At that point, it felt like I was finishing the prep work that should've already been done in the kitchen. Overall, I'd give this establishment about 3.5 stars. There's definitely room for improvement when it comes to lobby cleanliness, teamwork during busy periods, order accuracy, and food prep consistency. This experience wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't the best. I'd still recommend this location because franchises can vary depending on management and staff, and the food itself was fresh and made to order. If I'm ever back in the area craving wings, I'd probably do takeout next time and make extra sure my lemon pepper wings aren't overloaded with oil.

Came in on a Saturday and easily got a seat for 2 to watch the football game. There's plenty of TVs…read moreto have multiple games on at one time. The ambiance is very dive bar, but also very personable and welcoming. The wings... are probably the best wings in Pacific Beach... maybe in all of San Diego. Their awards don't lie. The wings are big meaty portions, and juicy to the bite. We ordered a set of 10 wings, all flats, half lemon pepper and half apple bourbon chipotle (a fan fave). Did not disappoint!!! Ask the staff their favorite flavors - ALWAYS! My only note is they could make a better mojito, but I'll just order a different drink next time. 10/10 will be back again!

Hiya B.U.M.S., What…read morea treat! We happened to show up on a half-off tequila and $5 à la cart taco day. In true "us" fashion, we somehow didn't fully take advantage of all the drink deals--I have no idea why we always do that!--but the food and ambiance more than made up for it. Plus, our server was pretty helpful and awesome. We ordered: Wings (5 Spicy Garlic & 5 Ninja): Both flavors were delicious. The Ninja sauce was so good we actually talked about taking a bottle home to brush over smoked ribs! Fried Shrimp Taco: Had an incredible, satisfying crunch. The sauce on top was a bit heavy-handed for my personal taste, but the flavor was spot on. Baja Fiesta Salad with Beef: Fresh veggies and a perfectly crisp tortilla bowl. We were able to finish the whole thing before any part of the shell got soggy, which is rare for taco salads! Plain Tater Tots: Served with that ideal golden-brown outer crisp. Tips: Time it right: If you love a good deal, drop by on their promo days for the half-off specials on tacos and tequila and other deals they have. Sauce on the side: If you prefer controlling your crisp-to-sauce ratio on fried items like the shrimp taco, ask for the top sauce on the side. What's your favorite chicken wing flavor? If you enjoyed this review and the photos, drop a like or a helpful vote. You can also follow our family adventures on Instagram @advntrbums and @advntrbums_mb for more dining spots and travel recommendations.

Great Korean chicken wings Spicy and soy garlic are the…read morefavorites for me. Spicy is hot enough for me. Just enough heat to let your mouth know that there is some kick Chicken wings and chicken tenders are both good choices

Pretty disappointed, the servers were cool but I order a corn dog, Japchae, and chicken katasu. The…read morejapchae came out within the first 10 minutes and I waited over 40 minutes for the rest of the food. I ended up just leaving as I could not wait any longer or let my partner watch me eat like I did. I want to note that it seemed as they were understaffed.

Good thing about this place. Fried chicken was juicy and…read moreflavorful. That honey chicken sauce was real good. Bad part, at least for me. Cole slaw was boring. I mean, that's salad with dressing... And the kimchi pasta. That was crazy heavy. As a guy in mid 40's, I cannot handle that and fried chicken together. The pickled radish was not very crunchy and it was too sweet. Overall, I still give this place 5 stars, but this place was just not a perfect fit with my preference, thats all. Cuz fried chicken was great, and that's the most important obviously.

Their kimchi pasta is what I ordered and I thought it was delicious!…read more Husband got the wings and said they're fine, nothing to rave about but also nothing bad to say. There are better Korean fried chicken wings in the area.

We came in on a weeknight. Place was very busy! We were quickly seated and menu is long with lots…read moreof options. Chicken wings 23.75 They are known for their wings. Big and crunchy. Lots on a plate. We have had them at parties and they are very yummy. Lots of crunch and meat on bone. Totally something we would return for. Honey walnut shrimp 28.75 Very generous portion. Had a slight lemon kick to cut through the mayo. Even though heavily dressed the shrimp had the sane batter as the chicken wings keeping it crunchy. Very tasty. House special pan fried noodle 20.75 This is a family favorite. Birds' nest of noodles with gravy and mix of vegetables and seafood. Very large portion and very tasty. Sizzling shrimp beef chicken 26.75 This is a generous portion of stir fry. Little spicy and overall generous with the proteins. We were already super full so this is left overs for tomorrow. Yang chow fried rice 19.96 Can't go wrong with the house fried rice. Love that is had so much meat and flavor!! It hit the spot for chinese food and we will definitely be back. Service was fast and efficient. Portions very generous for dining in. Quick tasty and all in all a great deal for the food we received. Definitely recommend!!

It's been a long time since I visited Golden Chopsticks in Mira Mesa. I went in to place an order…read moreto go. Unfortunately the three males near the register were to busy pulling each others shirts, twisting arms, etc. to be bothered with helping me. Finally one of them exited their game time and acknowledged me. I ordered two orders of Kung Pao Chicken and one order of fried dumplings. I arrived shortly after they opened and they were all ready quite busy. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated and has very clean bathrooms. After ten minutes or so I was given my "to go" order and went on my way. Unfortunately, I didn't check my order before I left. After driving about 45 minutes from the restaurant I opened my order. The fried dumplings were great and still very warm. When I opened the Kung Pao Chicken it was then that things went sideways. Even though my order ticket says Kung Pao Chicken someone in the kitchen decided to give me two orders of Kung Pao Beef. I was too far from the restaurant to return my order so we ate it. It was hot, had good spice level, great taste but it was BEEF not CHICKEN as I ordered.

Golden Dragon's wings were absolutely amazing! They had the perfect combination of flavor,…read morecrunchiness, and tender meat inside not dry at all. Every bite was delicious and cooked just right. The service was also excellent and attentive staff!

The service was great! Even though you ordered at the counter, the worker made sure our waters were…read morefilled and came to check up on us all the time which was great. Their outdoor seating was really nice, I got to witness the beautiful San Diego sunset while enjoying the nice air. Their salt and pepper seasoning is really good! I got it both on tofu and chicken and it was phenomenal!

The pizza here was amazing. The staff were nice and attentive. I will definitely come back to try…read moretheir other craft pizza selections.

Went with a group around 1pm and we (~16 of us including kids) basically demolished a Tandoori…read moreChicken pizza and a cauliflower Chicken pizza. We ordered 4 pizzas total. Even with enough leftover over of 4 pieces of pizza left to go. Both pizzas were loaded with good curry, good char on the crust, the waiter took our request for fresh cilantro on the side so we can add as much as we want. Insider tips: * Pizzas come mild by default tell your server if you want it spicy. * They've got a solid draft beer list (16oz pours, $6-8) if you didn't know this place doubles as Hidden Tap and Barrel * If we calculate by surface area to cost ration XL pizza is waaaay more affordable * Portions are huge, easily shareable we had leftovers with just 4 extra large pizzas for the table This is a Fun fusion spot with earthy, authentic, and savory Indian flavors. All those flavors on a pizza sounds weird and punches you in the face until you try it. Will be back and will order take out for a quiet night in.