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I've tried basically every fried chicken spot in OC and this has to be the best so far especially if you like crispy fried chicken. Best crispiness by far. The owner is nice and gives everyone free samples. He always says "chicken numba one!" And it's true. They have some other things but what stands out the most is their fried chicken, the portions are big for the price, and they have the biggest chicken sandwich around. Great value. Pictured here is the "crispy wings 4 piece". Which was what ultimately made me put Bao Chick as my top 2 best fried chicken spot. And it's not number 2. It's numba 1.
Must order the chicken sandwich when you come to Bao Chick. It is perfectly seasoned and the portion size is ridiculous. Stopped by during the lunch hour after seeing social media posts about this hidden gem. I order the double chicken sandwich and although in the pricey side ($20) it is a must try. The chicken is crispy and flaky on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. I've had plenty of chicken sandwiches in my day and this is top 3, no question. Ordering was quick and I was able to score some sample dumplings from the cashier while I waited. This is in a food court so the eating area is shared with other eateries. Get here early during lunch time if want to get a parking spot. It gets crowded.
Got Bao Chick takeout and it is a very unique chicken sandwich. The flavor is very good and the crunch is insane. Its also huge, the picture doesn't do it justice. Fries were also super tasty. One critique would be that the chicken still had the fat on it, which made some bites chewy. Overall I'd return and eat again!
Unbelievable!!! The best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. I got the original chicken sandwich and I'm blown away. They give you the option of getting a breast or a thigh, which I thought was very unique! It was so juicy and flavorful and I'm not sure what the coating is on the chicken but even with the mayo the crunch held up nicely!! Now I thought my regular sandwich was big but oh man did we learn it's not! My husband thought the insane chicken sandwich meant it was spicy but no it meant TWO chicken patties on the sandwich! It was huge!!!! It comes with the same option of breast or thigh, however the original sandwich when you order, you have the option of how spicy you were like the chicken but the insane sandwich does not offer that which my husband took as confirmation that it was their spicy sandwich but it was not spicy at all. Just something to keep in mind! Still a great sandwich! We also got the grilled Bao & Pork and another 10/10! Again, the words flavorful comes to mind when describing these! If you're gonna come, I definitely recommend these as well as the sandwich! We made our meals a combo, which let us get the macaroni and cheese and the french fries. Nothing stands out too much about those two sides. They were very standard. Very good, but nothing very wow. Especially compare to the mains! The service was quick and easy. You come order at the self order kiosk or the gentlemen at the register, you get given a buzzer and you'll just wait. I would say that amount of time that we waited was only 10 minutes at most! This is just a small restaurant in a whole cafeteria, so keep that in mind when you go! It wasn't too hard to find seating but this place is definitely packed! Bao chick was a amazing found! This place is definitely getting recommended anytime someone's ask me what's good to eat in the area!
The chicken dumplings were the star of the meal. Super juicy with a great meat-to-skin ratio. The filling was very well seasoned, and the dumpling skin was thin but sturdy enough that it didn't rip easily. The wasabi fried chicken was also really good. Made fresh to order (about 15-20 minutes), and it came out extremely juicy and well seasoned. The wasabi flavor didn't really come through, but the portions were huge! Definitely a great place for shareables!
A guy waved us over happily and offered us a free sample. As I was deciding what i should order he offered a tender to try as well! The chicken sandwich was top notch(get the thighs) and perfectly breaded. As you can see for the tenders there's not just 12 it's a MOUND and the dipping sides pair amazingly. Definitely try it out if you want some good chicken!
After perusing the options within the food court, Bao Chick caught my attention. Rather than the fried chicken, it was the lamb soup decal (in Mandarin) by the stall that led me to make my lunch order. The Chinese couple running the stall were quite enthusiastic in getting people to sample their fried chicken. I ended up ordering the lamb soup ($16) and a large fried chicken fillet ($9). After paying at the counter and taking a pager, I got my order after another 5 minutes. The husband running the stall (I assume) explained, with the same enthusiasm as before, which chili oil was for the soup and which was for the chicken. The lamb soup proved savory and flavorful without being too heavy. It was a touch oily, but easily cut with the bowl of rice. The soup contained plentiful protein, from lamb meat to stomach and other offal. The fried chicken filet lived up to its name. The meat remained juicy and tender throughout, The breading was flaky and buttery. It had a softer texture to it. I quite enjoyed it, though I definitely was already full from the soup. Overall, I would not have expected a food court stall to have such delicious food, especially one serving both fried chicken and lamb soup.
Wow super impressed by this fried chicken/dumpling spot in Irvine! Located in a cute mini food court area, Bao Chick was one of the first to open and the dude who worked there was saying that he had #1 fried chicken wings and I was skeptical but intrigued. Ordered the wings, some XLBs and potstickers and didn't have to wait too long for them. Homeboy was right- these were some of the best wings I've had! Crispy crunchy piping hot juicy flavorful without being too salty. Also the dumplings were fire especially those juicy XLBs and the made from scratch potstickers. Wish it was closer to me- I'd be there every day for lunch!
I was born in China, so I'd say I'm pretty confident in being able to judge a Chinese food. This is easily one of the BEST Chinese food in all of SoCal. I'm shocked they aren't more famous. Both times I've been here the owner (I think it's him) sees me and before I can even finish saying 你好 (nihao, hello) he's got a sample of dumplings in my hand. The dish I've pictured is something called Cold Lamb. A better translation would be "cold-prepared lamb" but don't let the name fool you, it will be one of the best things you've ever eaten. Huge portions of meat, slathered in chili oil, with sliced cucumbers and lots of roasted peanuts. Then there's the amazing chili oil dipping sauce and a dipping powder that Im going to be thinking about for weeks. This meal was about 30 bucks but it comes with so, so much food that you could easily split it between two people. Will definitely be coming here any time I'm at SNA!
Best service I've ever had. Before I even ordered, the guy working there gave me a sample of the chicken. I ended up ordering the Chicken Sandwich and Garlic Parmesan Fries. He also made sure we were eating everything with the sauce and seasoning that came with it. You could tell he was genuinely passionate about the food and took pride in the store, and that's what made the experience stand out to me and makes me want to come back. The portions were huge. Everything was good, and the chicken was super crunchy, juicy, and flavorful. I'd definitely come back and bring my friends.
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We ordered fried chicken wings and xiao long bao. The chicken wings were perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, though a little oily. The xiao long bao was absolutely delicious, highly recommend ordering it. The food was served quickly, which was a nice bonus. read more
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Came to John Wayne Airport to drop off a friend and found this place! Their pan fried dumplings and popcorn chicken were so good, made to order! Highly recommended! read more
1 year ago
Chicken tenders were a good size, the crispy texture is the best part. The breading is unique compared to other chicken places in Irvine. The combination of their special sauce , hot oil, and chili seasoning powder kicks up the flavors. The owner was very insistent on trying free samples of their dumplings. The small spot is in the corner of the food court, ample seating with heat lamps, the parking lot gets pretty packed during peak hours. read more
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Great delicious fried chicken and grilled bao. Good Chinese authentic lamb soup. Will come again read more
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3 minutes ago Worst experience I ever had. 1) xiao long Bao is basically pork fat, $10 for 6 piece, 2) crispy wings are tasteless and also fatty. 3) watch out they charged you 3.99% service fee, when you questioned it, the owner gave you a dirty look and said that is because of the POS system and said "next time pay cash!", here are 2 funny parts: 1) the oil stains inside the food court were from the dripping fat, 2) I kicked myself for tipping 15% $5.51 for doing everything myself. Then, guess what? On the way out, the owner called me back to tell me to bring the baskets back to him. WHAT?!! I said I tip you $5.51, and paid $1.36 service fee, you can't even pickup your own baskets? I do realize it is unbelievable but it is 100% true!!! You can see a photo of my receipt. read more
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Top tier food court eats! We got the original chicken sandwich, garlic parm fries, and chicken tenders. The fried chicken is surprisingly light and flaky, it doesn't feel oil and heavy. The owner is so friendly! Gave us samples of the chicken dumplings, which I will order next time. read more
1 year ago
Wow, soup dumplings were amazing, the Nashville hot chicken sandwich is humongous. You can definitely eat half there and have half for later, it was super yummy. The sauces are all really good. Waited about 20 minutes for the two items. Friendly service. Nice little area will definitely be back. read more
3 years ago
Massive portions. Reasonable prices. High quality chicken. Chicciety is part of an outdoor food court nestled between several corporate buildings in Irvine. We happened to be grabbing coffee in the area and decided to stop by. Since we'd already polished off a few items from the neighboring storefronts, we weren't particularly hungry, but the fried chicken sandwiches at Chicciety called to us. We went for the Nashville Fried Chicken and chose chicken thigh with mild spice. One bite was all it took to make the 15 minute wait worth it. It was juicy, generously breaded, crispy-- everything you could want in a chicken sandwich. The buns were toasted. I couldn't tell you what was in the sauce but it was creamy and a bit tangy. There was an impressive amount of steam that continued to waft from the depths of the sandwich well after that first bite. The sandwich managed to impress even after we took the leftovers home - true testament to the quality of the fry. I can't wait to return and this time I definitely won't be sharing. It's no wonder that the table adjacent to us had ordered enough chicken sandwiches/fries/wings to cover their entire table for their party of 3! read more
The fried chicken craze has spread like wild fire. But this is a place that we didn't know we needed. It's quality chicken breaded differently. They have different sauces that are tasty and perfect for dipping the tenders and wings. The service is pretty fast. You order your food on a big pad. My favorite was the sandwiches and tenders. The garlic Parmesan fries were also good. We need more locations in nearby areas. The chicken is very big, juicy and delicious. read more
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2 years ago
Picture doesn't do it justice. Also already ate a couple pieces and realized probably should take a pic of this awesomeness. These chicken wings are definitely one of the best around Irvine. Wings are large, juicy, crispy and scrumptious. The dry seasoning takes it to the next level of flavor. It's one of the small vendor stalls in the trade shopping center. read more
2 years ago
Small shop run by a lovely owner, which was in a small "food court" outside with natural lighting. He offered a free dumpling and chili sample upon approaching the kiosk. I got the nashville chicken sandwich with mild spice, and you get the option to choose chicken thigh or breast: i went with chicken thigh. The sandwich was incredibly flavorful, the chicken was super juicy even when the tender was a huge size and still flavorful on its own The breading was still crisp alongside it. The sauce and pickles went together and elevated the sandwich, but didn't outshine the actual chicken itself. Super impressed at the quality of the food, definitely will be coming back! read more
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1 year ago
The portions are big!! So far we tried the chicken wings and the popcorn chicken they were both decent. Chicken is very crispy with great skin but I think it's lacking in flavor. We got the chicken wings with sauce on the side 6 huge wings for $10 bucks. And the popcorn chicken was like $8 and they gave a lot of chicken. Be careful with the spice level here, the dried chili powder on top is very very hot, the heat creeps up on you. read more
Why haven't I tried this before ?!! It was so good! Located in Trade Food Hall with outdoor seatings! Lots of tables with shaded area. I really enjoyed the original chicken sandwich & spicy chicken wings! The wings are huge! Very flavorful and crispy! Don't forget the sauces! My favorites were the White garlic & Cucumber wasabi! Can't wait to go back! Service was great, food came out very good and hot! It was a beautiful day sitting out enjoying my fried chicken!! read more
Let me start by saying that Chicciety's Parmesan garlic fries smell soooo good. The fries are crispy, perfectly seasoned, and generously covered in grated Parmesan cheese and garlic. They're the perfect accompaniment to any sandwich on the menu. Chicciety's Nashville chicken sandwich is juicy and flavorful, with a perfectly crispy coating. The bun is soft and buttery, and the toppings are all fresh and delicious. I also tried their insane sandwich, it's a lot bigger and not super spicy, and more like a sweet spicy, super unique. * Their wings and nuggets are also fantastic. Whether you prefer them boneless or bone-in, these wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. * And if you're in the mood for something sweet, don't miss out on their matcha lover. This creamy concoction is made with real matcha powder and is the perfect blend of sweet and earthy flavors. It's the perfect way to cap off a delicious meal. read more
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Loved the people and loved the food! All around five stars Be kind to your people serving and it goes a long way. Chicken was juicy and plentiful. Spices were on point. I've become a regular off of this one experience. You won't be disappointed read more
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Very underwhelming. The chicken breast in the sandwich was a great size - no complaints there at all. However, it just wasn't juicy at all. It wasn't dry, but just kind of just middle of the road. Ordered the 2nd highest spice (right below Hell) and it was extremely weak. Either they forgot to jack the spiciness up or they just have weak spices. Also, they called this a "Nashville" chicken sandwich. It was missing any of the typical Nashville spices - there was no cayenne or the usual red hue you'd expect. It was just a breaded chicken breast with some spiciness to it - just call it a "spicy" chicken sandwich - it's definitely not Nashville. My main complaint was that it was slow and still took 20 minutes exactly to cook one chicken sandwich. You're in a food hall where people go for lunch break and have limited time. Taking 20 minutes to cook one chicken sandwich is just absurd. I asked if this was normal and she replied that it was. If you're going to go here, make sure you order online (if possible) or call in your order. read more
It was my first time at this location. I was really craving a chicken sandwich and I tried one of their chicken sandwiches and it was very delicious!! The chicken was bigger than the buns and the buns were very huge already. I also got fries on the side just to try them and they were also very delicious. If fries are delicious at a location that means that the whole place has a really great menu. The service was great because they were able to provide a few suggestions because it was my first time. I really enjoyed the sandwich here that it was very filling that I was not able to finish it. It was so delicious I kept wanting to eat more but I couldn't. The ambience here was great just because you are sitting outside or inside a very small food area. And this location is great because there are other food places around and coffee places so you can try as soon as you're done eating which I did after. read more
1 year ago
The guy behind the food stall was very friendly and up beat. He offered a free Chicken Dumpling with chili oil, which was surprising but good. As for the chicken tenders, they were pretty interesting. They were extremely long and super flakey battered. They weren't bad but I've never seen tenders that long and thin before in my life, was also a huge portion. The chili seasoning that came with them was good but the honey mustardish sauce was a little off. Overall for trade food hall and the little food stalls it was good read more
I definitely have a weakness for fried chicken and fried chicken sandwiches! This baby was huge! Perfect batter and delicious. You can place your order at the counter via iPad and find a place to sit in the outside courtyard area and they'll call you when it's ready. Cute photo spots inside the complex too! Parking can be a pain at peak hours so be prepared! But the chicken is worth a drive through the parking lot a few times. read more
Yelp deleted my previous review of this place saying it belonged to the YEE review. I've come back since then, and everything I said on my initial review are still true. I discovered how delicious their chicken sandwich the first time I was here for a Yelp event. I've come here several times since then, 'coz I love their crispy, juicy, and delicious ORIGINAL CHICKEN SANDWICH with Thigh Meat. I also ordered their BEER BATTERED FRIES, and 6-PCS WINGS, each time I visited. OMFG, all are amazingly delicious! Their Chicken Sandwich comes out fresh, piping hot, juicy, and super crispy! Whatever sauce they put in the sandwich is so good! Their Beer Battered French Fries was also so crispy and bursting with flavor! It is INSANELY good! How can a simple food like French Fries come out so good?! Unbelievably delicious! It's the perfect crispness of the fries, with their awesome very light batter that made it so delightful. The WINGS are just as good, juicy, and crispy as the chicken sandwich. I believe the goodness of their chicken comes from the light batter and seasonings they use to make it super crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. I'm usually not a fan of Chik-Fil-A, Raising Cane's, Dave's Hot Chiken, and many other chicken places that's been popping out lately, but I sure am a fan of Chic-ciety! PLEASE NOTE: I highly RECOMMEND dining-in at the Food Hall, and eating it fresh right when you get the order to savor the freshness and crispness of the chicken. Otherwise, it won't be as crispy and juicy if taken to-go especially if the drive is longer than 10 minutes. During my visits, it was always Luis that helped me, and he was always nice and helpful! On my first visit with my son, he gave us a sample of each of their sauces. His pleasing smile is one that's contagious. Even if you're having a bad day, his smile would brighten your day instantly. He has such a charismatic personality. Overall, we're a fan of Chic-Ciety. Great place for uber-delicious, super crispy and fresh chicken sandwich, wings, chicken fingers, and fries! read more
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Are you open for the 4th of July? What hours if you are?
open from 10:30am to 8:00pm
Do you still have the regular chicken nuggets?
I notice that there are no descriptions of the different sandwices. Would you kindly add that to the menu? Thank you!
Thank you for your advice! We will consider to add the descriptions on the menu at the new version!
Do you serve bone in wings? Dry rub flavors at all?
Yes. All of our wings are bone in. Most of them are crispy crunch style. Also we have teriyaki and buffalos wings are grill style.
Do you plan to serving strips/fingers/tenders?
Hello! We do serve chicken strips in store. It’s our hand crafted chicken strips.
Is this inside a business complex?
Yes! It’s in the food hall area of the plaza.
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