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    BBQ Chicken

    4.1 (12 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    J F.

    Hidden little gem! Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Amazing wine and beer selection! The low star reviews seem a bit petty, it appears this place is new and just settling in to Tacoma south. The food was perfectly cooked. My chicken was superior tender, and moist. Everything was crisp and fresh from the fryer. Flavors were so balanced between sweet and spicy, even though we ordered some of the spiciest chicken on the menus. The rice ball appetizer was a savory yet slightly sweet treat, we were so hungry from all the amazing smells we almost forgot to take a picture! Our new favorite chicken spot. We will be back for sure!

    Secret Sauced Wings and 2 remaining pieces (top right) of Honey Garlic & a cup of pickled radish.
    Marie J.

    Look here. You ever ate somethin' so dang good, that a song played in your head? If yo' answer is no--lemme get a moment of silence for your poor, elementary, dead tongue...of taste. I feel bad for you if you haven't had that kind of experience with food. Ummm...yeah one could say: "well, your greedy an...an a bit 'fluffy in weight. So of course you'd hear music. You would hear music while violently licking a torn Twinkie wrapper"??!!! Then I would say, "There is no need to get all disrespectful. Besides--I find a private corner and I lick them when no one is lookin'. AND...at LEAST my tongue tasters are well balanced & they have discriminate taste to all that the good LORD allows me to partake of culinary wise and HE blesses for me to eat". Anyway, I ordered two kinds: Honey Garlic and Secret Sauced Chicken. My sweet Baby Cow (as I dare not use my LORDS name in vain) I tried the Secret Sauced and... First my fellow 'Yelpers', I heard the violins of the song and then--Annie Lennox of The Eurythmics comes in with that determined voice: "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)".... Yes Sir. Yes Ma'am. I dedicate THAT song...to this here Chicken at 'Olives'. This stuff here is what sweet dreams are made of. One thing to note. The Korean style fried chicken (and this is most) is 'hacked' into pieces leaving only the drumstick and wings intact. I think this is genius and serves three purposes. 1.) Presentation 2.) Marination & 3.) Faster cooking. I point this out because you might find yourself snacking on bits of rib bone or back bone if that kind of thing disgust you. Don't bother me none. I lick the remaining 'cake' off the torn 'Twinkie' wrappers (remember) but whatever you do--DON'T aka DO NOT pass this treat up. You playin' yo'self if you do. I promise you. The Korean BBQ capitalizes beautifully on something we ALL desire in fried Chicken and that is CRUNCH! This place emphasizes tasty, flavor-packed crunchy bits that does not succumb to the sauce by becoming soggy. The Honey Garlic was nice & balanced with a good garlic flavor and again...that awesome almost 'Post Grape Nut Cereal' (yep you know it...) CRUNCH. The nice young lady name 'Luna' was masked but you could hear in her voice & see in her eyes a genuine welcoming into the establishment. I told her I wanted something spicy but not 'hot' and she therefore recommended the 'Secret Sauce Chicken'. It is this beautifully red, sticky, sweet-spicy, sauce that the crunchy chicken is slathered with. Awesome. The Honey Garlic is not as saucy but sticky nevertheless and yes...Awesome. On South Tacoma Way, 'Olives' is tucked over in a corner on the opposite end of 'Shin Shin' (a store) behind Jack in Box. You won't see the name 'Olives' however, you will see a round white sign wit a Chicken on it and then the words "BBQ Chicken & Pub". Interior is that typical cement flooring look...dark ambiance. Though empty, it appeared to be a really clean space. I ordered to go however. Yes.... "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), Who am I to disagree..." I cannot & I will DEFINITELY--be back.

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    Crispy, flavorful and everything you want in Korean fried chicken. The special sauce is particularly tasty.

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    It's a average Korean chicken spot nothing special it's definitely not the number 1 chicken joint not by far

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    Buddy's Chicken & Waffles - Blueberry waffle and chicken

    Buddy's Chicken & Waffles

    4.7(378 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    I visited Buddy's Chicken & Waffles with my niece. The options were so vast that we decided to get…read moreone for everyone and take them back home. I opted on the cheddar bay biscuit, got my man the cornbread, got the Oreo for my son, Cinnamon Toast Crunch for my daughter, and my niece also got the Oreo. Each one SLAPPED!!!! The chicken was also generously portioned and well seasoned. They did not disappoint. I enjoyed the art they selected in the building. They also had a couple humorous signs at the entry that make the place feel very chill and laid back. I'm looking forward to going back.

    My friend was super excited to try this spot, he said he had met the owner before and he was super…read morenice and who doesn't like chicken and waffles?!! He had the Blueberry waffles and chicken and I had the Southern Cornbread and spicy chicken. The food was good, the chicken was moist and truly spicy!! The service was TERRIBLE! The girl that took our order was not happy to be there AT ALL! We stepped up to the counter to order, forget asking any questions. You could not understand what even her question of dipping sauce or original or spicy was. Not in a language barrier way but she was basically whispering in a way to not engage. It seemed like there was a steady stream of customers so for the owner that is nice, I am glad for that but I wouldn't run back due to the very unfriendly service.

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    JJ Fish & Chicken - ##5. Fillets fries and a piece of toast

    JJ Fish & Chicken

    3.6(170 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    First time here, although place is a small old school dine-in restaurant in the middle of Lakewood…read morethat was a bit of a drive for me, it was delicious hot food. We ordered 3xcatfish nuggets, a 3 piece chicken, and a fried shrimp plate with an ala carte of coleslaw. Service from the gentleman was great! I was debating on going in because of the time (7:30pm) and most places don't cook fresh close to closing time, BUT our food was fried fresh and served hot! Took 20 minutes but didn't mind waiting, I enjoyed the catfish nuggets, saved me cooking and smelling like grease. Would definitely go here again!

    I've been coming to JJ's Fish & Chicken in Lakewood for a long time now, and it never misses. This…read moreis one of those spots you keep going back to because the food is always hot, fresh, and exactly what you're craving. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, the fish is seasoned perfectly, and the portions are solid for the price. You can tell they don't cut corners here. One thing I really like is how convenient the place is. They've got a drive-thru, which is clutch when you're in a hurry or just don't feel like getting out of the car. Parking is easy, there's plenty of space, and getting in and out is never a hassle. Inside is clean and straightforward -- no nonsense, just focused on good food and quick service. The staff is always cool and moves fast even when it's busy, which I appreciate. Whether I'm grabbing a quick meal through the drive-thru or taking food home, it's consistently good every single time. If you're in Lakewood and want comfort food that actually hits, JJ's is the place. Highly recommend checking it out -- especially if you like real flavor, good portions, and convenience. in conclusion would definitely recommend this place for a first time bite to eat lunch break dinner time really ANY time for this place hits the spot on a cold rainy day in the PNW ! and they make sure to send you off with PLENTY ! of napkins and sauce upon request which most places don't take kind to

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    #7. Tilapia Fillets on top a bed of seasoned fries.

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    Jollibee - Peach mango pie

    Jollibee

    3.2(118 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    I've been here a few times to this location to attest that the fried chicken is delicious!…read moreIt's right next to the Tacoma Mall (literally on the corner). Parking is shared with the mall parking lot; easy to find when it's not busy, but can be challenging to maneuver when it does get busy. Seems like there is just one entrance at the front to the store, where the line is set up from the door so it doesn't feel like there is much room, especially if you're ordering takeout and have to wait for your order. I like to order ahead with the Jollibee app since it offers rewards with a points system and also to limit social interactions. My order is usually ready by the time I arrive, so no complaints there. What's great about Jollibee fried chicken is that it's fried perfectly, even when it's not fresh. I'm not going to question the magic behind it, I will just say it tastes crispy and yummy and tastes great with rice or the gravy that it comes with. The portions are fair for the price. My pre-teen son likes their spicy chicken sandwich; for the "spice," it comes with Sriracha mayo and jalapeños but we usually exclude the jalapeños. The chicken tenders taste a bit mediocre and chewy for me, so probably won't order that again. When it comes to sides, the mashed potatoes and the spaghetti is good! The spaghetti is a bit on the sweeter side for me, but I like all the ingredients mixed into it. I can taste some meat (beef or sausage?) and cheese. I tried it for the first time yesterday and might order it again. I haven't tried the fries here since the pics don't look all that impressive to me. You can't go wrong with the dessert pies if you're craving something sweet. They do have the ube pie here and the peach mango pie. Drink options are fairly limited though.. I mean, you have your classic soda options but the only specialty drink they offer is their pineapple quencher drink. I was expecting this location to offer similar drink options compared to the Mack Rd/South Sac location in California (I frequented that location when I lived there but recently moved to Washington). They had a coconut dream freeze and lychee iced tea and other drink options I really enjoyed, but there's nothing like that at this location. Hence the 4 stars since I'm mainly just coming here for the fried chicken. Another reason is because some items appear out of stock. I wad able to order adobo rice for my previous visit a few weeks ago but when I went earlier this week, that option wasn't available on the app (which was why I decided to try out the spaghetti). They currently are doing a limited time collab with Final Fantasy XIV where you can get an exclusive "Eat Chicken" emote with purchase of the FFXIV box meal or 6 pc bucket bundle, but personally, I feel that it's overpriced and you're paying about $7 for the emote. If you haven't had Jollibee before, I'd recommend trying their chicken at least once. Definitely better quality than Popeyes and KFC (with the exception of the chicken tenders).

    Wow. Great tasting chicken, awesome biscuits and excellent choice of sides. Friendly clean and…read moregreat experience all around. We had the 2 piece chicken with side, drink and pie for $14. We had more than enough food for two women. The rice and mashed potatoes were well made and flavorful. The biscuits out of this world and I did not miss the American style butter and jam add. But the chicken! Wonderful! And I usually go to a Korean chicken place but this is now in my to places for the best chicken. Pro tip: Don't want pie? Just say and save a $1 Service: outstanding Cleanliness: great Restrooms: clean gender neutral Myfitnesspal: Yes!

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    Ho Soon Yi - Teriyaki

    Ho Soon Yi

    4.4(429 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I visited for the first time on Friday around 17:00, and the food was absolutely delicious!…read moreThe parking lot was already starting to get busy when I arrived, with all the spots taken up at Ho Soon Yi. There were only a few tables inside but almost half of them were already occupied with several customers. I was quickly seated for a table of 1. The tables are fairly close together and the noise level is low enough to hear conversations around me. I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I did hear other customers comment at their tables that the food here is good. There's a few ajummas working here, so service was straightforward. I ordered the kalbi dolsot bibimbap, which seemed inexpensive and came with some complementary sides, and they were nice enough to cut my kalbi into bite-sized pieces for me. I would say, if I can finish my food in one sitting at a restaurant, I am either really hungry, satisfied, or both. In this case, it was both! This is my first dolsot bibimbap after moving to Washington recently, and I am glad it did not disappoint.

    Was in town for an event at the Tacoma Dome this past weekend and ordered from this spot last year…read more- the food was so good that my friends and I had to order again! We ordered the galbi, bulgogi, galbi-tang, seafood tofu soup, kimchi fried rice, and beef fried rice. Everything was incredibly flavorful, and they included a variety of fresh kimchi on the side. Even with multiple dishes, our order was prepared within minutes. Such a cute mom-and-pop restaurant with great food, fair prices, and excellent customer service. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

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