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1 Howlin' Ray'sNashville hot chicken that started LA's craze🏆 👶🏻 ChinatownDowntown & Central Book on Website
Johnny Ray Zone's Chinatown counter in Far East Plaza is widely credited with sparking LA's love of hot chicken. Cayenne-red fried chicken and sandos run from country-style mild up to "howlin'" heat, with lines most days.
727 N Broadway Ste 128, Los Angeles, CA 90012Google Maps ↗Chef Johnny Ray ZoneRecognitions2026 OAD Cheap Eats N. America #16Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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2 Anajak Thai CuisineHat yai-style Southern Thai fried chicken🏆 Sherman OaksValley & Conejo Book on Website
The Valley's celebrated Thai restaurant is known for its Southern Thai fried chicken: crisp, juicy pieces served with sticky rice and a spicy nam jim sauce. Eater and Time Out both name it for the dish.
14704 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 OAD Casual N. America #762026 LA Times 101 #12Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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3 Howlin' Ray'sNashville hot chicken with beer and wine seating🏆 👶🏻 PasadenaSan Gabriel Valley Book on Website
The larger Pasadena outpost of Howlin' Ray's serves the same cayenne-crusted Nashville hot chicken, from mild to "howlin'" heat. The Infatuation calls its sando the gold standard for hot chicken sandwiches in LA.
800 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105Google Maps ↗Chef Johnny Ray ZoneRecognitions2026 OAD Cheap Eats N. America #16Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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4 Si! MonPanamanian double-fried chicken lollipops🏆 👶🏻 VeniceWestside Book on Website
A Venice restaurant whose Panamanian fried chicken is all drumsticks, trimmed into lollipops, marinated in culantro and spices, battered in cornstarch and club soda and double-fried. Finished with roasted-rice chicken salt.
60 N Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291Google Maps ↗Chef José Olmedo Carles RojasRecognitions2026 OAD Casual N. America Recommended2026 James Beard Semifinalist, Emerging ChefLast reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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5 Alta AdamsSoulful West Adams restaurant, Michelin-listed fried chicken sandwich🏆 👶🏻 West AdamsDowntown & Central Book on Website
A West Adams restaurant serving soulful California cooking. The Michelin Guide names it among the best fried chicken sandwiches in California.
5359 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016Google Maps ↗Chef Keith CorbinRecognitions2026 Michelin Recommended2026 LA Times 101 #10Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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6 ChimmelierBold Korean fried chicken, wings and sandos💰 🛵 🚚 👶🏻 KoreatownDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A small Koreatown shop from the Jilli team. Whole or half birds, glazed wings (galbi, honey butter, gochujang) and the buldak and K-Chicken sandwiches on glossy buns. Dry rubs and dashi aioli set it apart.
2500 W 8th St #103, Los Angeles, CA 90057Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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7 Gol Tong ChickenBoneless Korean fried chicken topped with fresh fruit👶🏻 KoreatownDowntown & Central Call (213) 716-6116
A one-man Koreatown shop run by a film director. The boneless chicken comes in three flavors, each topped with fruit and vegetables such as pineapple, kiwi, blueberries and bell peppers. Order the Director's Cut.
361 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020Google Maps ↗Chef Kil Chae JeongLast reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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8 Les Sisters Southern KitchenLight, crisp Louisiana-style fried chicken, mild or hot🛵 🚚 👶🏻 WinnetkaValley & Conejo Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Creole-Cajun restaurant in Winnetka that Eater picks for the Valley's fried chicken: generous pieces, well-seasoned crisp coating, always hot. Eat it with mac and cheese, greens or Cajun-spiced fries.
20450 Nordhoff St, Winnetka, CA 91311Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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9 Main Chick Hot ChickenPasadena-born Nashville hot chicken with a dry rub🛵 🚚 👶🏻 PasadenaSan Gabriel Valley Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Pasadena Nashville-style hot chicken mini-chain. Leg quarters are brined and dusted in a flavorful dry rub, tenders come piping hot, and non-spicy combos with tenders or sandwiches are available.
20 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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10 Pelicana ChickenSeoul chicken chain with sticky spicy-sweet glaze🛵 🚚 👶🏻 ArtesiaSouth Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
The Artesia branch of one of Seoul's most popular chicken chains serves double-fried bone-in or boneless chicken in soy, hot chili or very spicy glazes, with pickled radish. The Infatuation ranks it first among LA Korean fried chicken.
11710 South St Unit 104, Artesia, CA 90701Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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11 Top RestaurantSweet-soy Indonesian-Hawaiian fried chicken, sells out daily👶🏻 PasadenaSan Gabriel Valley Order online
A nearly four-decade-old Pasadena takeout spot that marinates chicken for 12 hours in kecap manis and garlic before frying. Only 45 orders are made each day, served with steamed or fried rice.
1842 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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12 Highly LikelyTempura-style fried chicken sando on a milk bun🛵 🚚 👶🏻 West AdamsDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A West Adams cafe whose Li'l Chicky sando is the lightest on the Infatuation list: tempura-style crisp breast, mint slaw, pickled onions and labneh dressing on a fluffy milk bun, with hand-cut fries.
4310 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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13 Rice ChickenGluten-free rice-flour Korean fried chicken🛵 🚚 👶🏻 KoreatownDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A casual Koreatown shop that swaps flour for a crispy rice-flour coating, making the wings gluten-free. Boneless or bone-in, in flavors like original spicy, honey garlic Sweet Goblin and soy garlic Ruby Jade, with pickled radish.
3065 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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14 FyrebirdStrip-mall chicken with a dozen sauces and rubs💰 🛵 🚚 👶🏻 GardenaSouth Bay Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Gardena strip-mall counter known for extra-crispy wings, tenders and a fried chicken sandwich, each coated in your choice of 12 flavors from lemon pepper to garlic habanero. The Infatuation compares it to Wingstop, Popeyes and Chick-fil-A at once.
15717 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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15 Honey's Kettle Fried ChickenKettle-fried chicken with honey and biscuits🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Culver CityWestside Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Culver City's longtime fried chicken counter fries organic birds in huge kettles for a thick, crisp crust. Served with packets of honey and fresh biscuits; Eater calls it a go-to for classic comfort food.
9537 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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16 DotoTowering fried chicken sandwich on a sesame bun🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Silver LakeDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A casual all-day Silver Lake spot whose lunchtime fried chicken sandwich is tall and photogenic: fried breast tossed in sweet orange honey with vinegary slaw, pickles and chili aioli on a house-baked sesame potato bun.
654 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90004Google Maps ↗Chef Jared DowlingLast reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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17 Humble BirdNashville-style hot chicken, bone-in and sandwiches🛵 🚚 👶🏻 North HollywoodValley & Conejo Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A North Hollywood hot chicken spot serving bone-in pieces, boneless nuggets and a standout sandwich. Time Out ranks it first in its LA fried chicken guide and first in its sandwich guide.
10719 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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18 Jay Bird's ChickenLong Beach hot chicken in six heat levels🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Long BeachSouth Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Long Beach hot chicken spot with six spice levels and extra-crispy skin. The Macdaddy sandwich puts fried chicken breast on warm mac and cheese in brioche, with Comeback sauce and vinegar slaw.
4150 McGowen St Ste 4, Long Beach, CA 90808Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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19 Witch's ChickenCrackling drumsticks from a market takeout counter🛵 🚚 KoreatownDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A takeout counter inside Koreatown's Galleria Market serving juicy Korean fried chicken with skin that crackles. One of few places selling just drumsticks; try the KBBQ spicy with secret sauce.
3250 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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20 Fritzi CoopNashville hot chicken inside The Grove's Farmers Market👶🏻 FairfaxBeverly Hills & WeHo Book on Website
A stall in The Grove's Farmers Market serving grilled, fried and spicy chicken. The Nashville hot sandwich comes on shiny brioche with jalapeno slaw and sweet pickles, with curly fries or tots.
6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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21 Night + Market SahmThai fried chicken sandwich, ranch and papaya salad🛵 👶🏻 VeniceWestside Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
The Venice branch of the Thai spot serves a towering sandwich of shaggy Thai-style fried chicken with ranch and papaya salad on a supermarket-style bun. The Infatuation calls it a non-negotiable order.
2533 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291Google Maps ↗Chef Kris YenbamroongLast reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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22 Town Hof & Thanks ChickenKoreatown pub with thick-crusted garlic habanero chicken🛵 🚚 👶🏻 KoreatownDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Koreatown soju-and-beer pub where the generously battered, non-oily fried chicken is the reason to go. The habanero-garlic flavor is a must, and combos with rose mala tteokbokki are a better deal.
1144 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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23 DaybirdSichuan hot chicken sando on Melrose💰 🛵 🚚 👶🏻 FairfaxBeverly Hills & WeHo Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Mei Lin's Melrose location of Daybird serves the Sichuan-spiced fried chicken sandwich: thin cutlets bigger than the bun, chive-cabbage slaw and pickled chiles, plus a Taiwanese popcorn chicken-style sandwich.
7217 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046Google Maps ↗Chef Mei LinLast reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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24 Louisiana Fried ChickenAffordable fast-food chicken with red pepper blend👶🏻 Baldwin HillsDowntown & Central Call (310) 838-2785
A local fast-food chain with a red pepper spice blend. Time Out calls it surprisingly good, affordable fried chicken and says its Obama Blvd and Manchester Ave branches serve the freshest batches. This row is the Obama Blvd branch.
5818 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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25 Stark's Hot ChickenNashville meets Korean-style hot chicken🛵 🚚 👶🏻 KoreatownDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Koreatown spot fusing Nashville and Korean fried chicken: dry-rubbed, extra-crisp skin over juicy meat, sandwiches on brioche with briny slaw and spicy mayo, and spicy mac and cheese or popcorn chicken on the side.
207 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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26 Gus's World Famous Fried ChickenTennessee-style spicy fried chicken and homemade pies🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Mid-CityDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
The Crenshaw Blvd branch of the Tennessee-born chain serves hot, spicy fried chicken made with a proprietary spice blend, plus homemade pies. Time Out recommends the bone-in chicken over the tenders.
1262 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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27 Gus's World Famous Fried ChickenTennessee-style spicy fried chicken and homemade pies🛵 👶🏻 BurbankValley & Conejo Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
The Burbank branch of Gus's serves the chain's spicy Tennessee-style fried chicken made with a proprietary spice blend, plus homemade pies. Time Out names both the Mid-City and Burbank locations.
509 S Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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28 CrawfordsDive bar with surprisingly great fried chicken WestlakeDowntown & Central Book on Website
Dustin Lancaster's Westlake drinking hole sends out surprisingly good fried chicken from a tiny back kitchen, a fine match for cheap beer. Eater names it for the dish.
2616 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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29 Fire ChickenNashville-style chicken in big portions and waffle sandwiches👶🏻 KoreatownDowntown & Central Book on Website
A Koreatown Nashville hot chicken spot known for big portions and waffle sandwiches, with spicy chicken, creamy slaw and sweet pickles between two eggy waffles. The Fire Chicken box offers boneless hot chicken bites.
3128 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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30 Le CoupeChili-honey fried chicken thigh sandwich🛵 🚚 👶🏻 East HollywoodDowntown & Central Call (323) 380-7019Order on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
An East Hollywood fried chicken shop. Its sandwich centers on a plump thigh in chili-honey glaze, with tangy slaw, pickles, honey mustard and a soft potato bun; crispy but juicy rather than shattering.
709 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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31 LoudersNeon Korean pub, 13 flavors of fried wings🛵 🚚 KoreatownDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A K-pop-soaked Koreatown pub better known for buldak cheese, but the Infatuation says order the fried wings first. Thirteen flavors, including honey nutty butter, lemon jalapeno and anchovy-shishito.
3470 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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32 Al's Hot ChickenVery hot Nashville chicken in cheap sandwiches🛵 👶🏻 PalmsWestside Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
A Palms hot chicken spot known for cayenne-heavy crispy skin and chili oil, with the Al's Nash sandwich on a toasted bun. One heat level reaches 2.2 million SHU and requires a waiver.
10821 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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33 Charlie's Famous Fried ChickenKorean-Southern fusion chicken with garlic noodles🛵 🚚 👶🏻 South Los AngelesDowntown & Central Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A South LA fried chicken shop blending Korean and Southern styles, with popular sides such as garlic noodles. Time Out lists it eighth in its LA fried chicken guide.
1824 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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34 CM ChickenSnow Onion Korean fried chicken, only LA branch🛵 🚚 👶🏻 GardenaSouth Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Choong Man Chicken's only LA branch, in Gardena, is famous for the Snow Onion Chicken: bone-in pieces buried under shaved raw onion and a sweet creamy slaw-style sauce. Hot Red Snow adds a searing glaze.
15420 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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35 Gritz N' WafflezTexas-style chicken and waffles in Koreatown👶🏻 KoreatownDowntown & Central Book on Website
Chef Jurni Rayne's Koreatown spot, opened in 2022, serves juicy, well-breaded fried chicken with crispy waffles and fried green tomatoes. The chicken tender sandwich comes on Texas toast with egg, bacon and cheese.
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010Google Maps ↗Chef Jurni RayneLast reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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36 Bangin' BunsHot chicken tenders in a hot dog bun🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Huntington ParkDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Huntington Park hot chicken takeout spot serving juicy tenders with a lighter spice marinade, in a hot dog bun with homemade slaw and Bangin' sauce. Hot honey and ranch dips are available.
1457 E Florence Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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37 Crimson CowardDowney hot chicken with a 30-spice rub🛵 🚚 👶🏻 DowneySouth Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Downey hot chicken spot with a second location in Artesia. The chicken sits in a 30-plus-spice rub for 24 hours before frying; the Homestyle sandwich is a spicy grilled-cheese take on the classic.
10405 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90241Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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38 Harold's Chicken & BarChicago-style, slightly spicy fried chicken🛵 🚚 👶🏻 HollywoodBeverly Hills & WeHo Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
The Hollywood Boulevard branch of the Chicago-born chain serves its Chicago-style, slightly spicy fried chicken. Time Out places the chain tenth in its guide to LA fried chicken.
6523 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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39 Harold's Chicken & BarChicago-style, slightly spicy fried chicken🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Culver CityWestside Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
The Culver City branch of the Chicago-born chain serves its Chicago-style, slightly spicy fried chicken. Time Out names both this and the Hollywood location in its LA fried chicken guide.
6000 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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40 The PrinceOld Koreatown bar with throwback fried chicken KoreatownDowntown & Central Call (213) 389-1586
The Mad Men-era Koreatown bar serves a throwback fried chicken as wings or full plates, spicy or plain. Eater says many come just for the chicken.
3198 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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41 Cluck & BlazeHot chicken in a Nashville breakfast burrito🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Long BeachSouth Bay Call (562) 399-9596Order on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Long Beach and Glendale Nashville hot chicken spot whose monster breakfast burrito stuffs hot chicken with eggs, cheese, tots and spicy cream sauce. The Infatuation calls it the most unconventional chicken on its list.
4501 E Carson St Ste 107, Long Beach, CA 90808Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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42 Dinah's ChickenSouthern-style drumsticks, wings and gizzards since 1967🛵 🚚 👶🏻 GlendaleDowntown & Central Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Glendale fried chicken shop open since 1967, selling Southern-style fried drumsticks, wings and gizzards with homestyle sides. Time Out ranks it 11th in its guide to LA fried chicken.
4106 San Fernando Rd Ste A, Glendale, CA 91204Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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43 John O'GroatsBreakfast diner with underrated fried chicken lunch plates🛵 👶🏻 West LAWestside Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
A long-running Pico Boulevard breakfast diner that Time Out says has underrated fried chicken lunch plates. A diner, not a chicken shop: fried chicken is a lunch specialty, not the whole menu.
10516 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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44 Pioneer Chicken1970s-recipe orange fried chicken in Boyle Heights🚚 👶🏻 Boyle HeightsDowntown & Central Book on WebsiteOrder on Uber Eats
A long-standing Boyle Heights spot in an old-school fast-food building. The bright-orange, crisp, juicy chicken recipe is unchanged since the 1970s; also fried fish and mashed potatoes with gravy.
904 S Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90023Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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45 Shlap MuanCambodian caramel-glazed wok-fried chicken wings🚚 👶🏻 Long BeachSouth Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on Uber Eats
A Long Beach Cambodian restaurant, also a Smorgasburg pop-up, known for Dirty Elvis wings tossed in a searing hot wok with glossy caramel sauce, green onion and fish sauce chiles. Its name means chicken wings in Khmer.
2150 E South St Ste 105, Long Beach, CA 90805Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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46 Monorom Cambodian RestaurantCambodian fried whole Cornish hen with fish sauce🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Long BeachSouth Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Long Beach Cambodian restaurant where an unexpected highlight is the deep-fried whole Cornish hen, served with briny pickles and fish sauce. Eater names it on its fried chicken map.
2150 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Oct 29, 2026
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