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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.9 (162 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    My trio!
    Eric G.

    This is supposed to be the trio, I ate one Mozz.... Ordered through DoorDash...........................WOW

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    Ran into the district manager at a different location and had a great conversation. He immediately refunded the order and gave the type of customer service one would expect from an established restaurant like DHC! Thanks!

    Number Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Nicole R.

    Preface: My friend has bladder issues and has to use the bathroom frequently. If he holds it in he is in pain afterwards. We searched all throughout downtown in so many restaurants and establishments and This is THE ONLY PLACE IN LITTLE TOKYO DOWNTOWN L.A. THAT HAS A BATHROOM. I think you have to be a customer to use the bathroom? The girl at the register was nice. So we ordered a number 1 meal. It is two pieces of Nashville hot chicken on top of two slices of white bread with fries. We also got a bottled water. The chicken was good. It tastes home-cooked like my dad makes at home. The fries were also good and seasoned nicely. It was $17+ which is insane but I don't care because my fiancee was able to use the restroom. 5 stars for that alone. As it turns out, if you treat your customers like human beings and not like criminals they have a good experience. Thank you Daves Hot Chicken. You saved our night.

    The portion size of the tenders are very small and there are crumble of non chicken pieces in the popcorn chicken instead of popcorn chicken.

    Generous with the sauces! Don't forget to try honey on chicken.
    Olena A.

    I was first put on to Dave's hot chicken when I saw more than a handful of YouTube videos, exclaiming how properly spicy their spicy chicken sandwich sandwiches are. As I am a spice fiend, I had to go check it out for myself. As I walked in, the atmosphere was clean, and the process to order was simple. The lady at the register helped me land on an extra hot chicken sandwich since she said, in terms of spice level, it was similar to eating a bag of hot Cheetos which sounded good to me since I was looking for something spicy, but nothing like reaper level spice! The food was excellent and even though I took it to go to eat at home, everything was still crispy and delicious. The Dave sauce is really nice and I really recommend trying it with the honey. Fast food food as it's best!

    Jose S.

    Don't come here customer service is horrible waited for 30 minutes for a chicken sandwich w fries . Young employees don't care about the job clearly & to top it off raw potatoe HARD AS A ROCK N I BIT SMH!

    Mild - Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries
    Francis V.

    This is one of my fav hot chicken spots. It's a bummer they no longer have the cauliflower. I usually find parking at one if the meters, there's always an open spot or I will catch someone leaving. If you come during the week around lunchtime it's likely to be a line. There's either 1 or 2 people working the counter and the line goes pretty fast. There's tables inside and outside, it's comfortable with plenty of space.

    Slider and fries
    Gabe L.

    Slider with medium level heat: I didn't feel any heat at this level, just tasted well seasoned and the meat was juicy and tender. The bun has a good bite and tasted buttery and premium. Pickles were good, slaw was seasoned well. The extra Dave's sauce was delicious. Fries well done: perfect amount of crispy for me! Love a properly done crinkle cut fry and this hit the spot. Went well with Dave's sauce and ketchup. Staff were nice and they paced the line well. Food came out relatively fast for the size of the crowd.

    Joseline S.

    I have gone to Dave's twice. The first time I went I ordered online through the website and then I picked up 30 minutes later. It took me some time to get my order once I got there because it was busy and the girl behind the counter was busy. That time I got the 1 slider, 1 tender meal with mild spice. It was delicious. The second time I went I ordered in the store with the screens they have. From the time I ordered to the time I got my food I waited about 40 minutes. It was so busy. I got the loaded fries and they were delicious. Overall the food is amazing I would just like the wait time to be shorter and for them to have more staff behind the counter taking orders. Props to the worker yahaira. She was on it taking orders, packing them up and she always had a smile even though it was busy. Parking: there's street parking available depending on the time you go.

    Abhishek K.

    The best fast food I've had is Dave's Hot ChickenI love it a lot! Whenever I'm in a rush, hungry, or getting takeout, this is my go-to spot. I also take all my friends here. They're open late at night, and I absolutely love the taste. Recently, I visited a location where a guy named Josue was at the register. He was warm, welcoming, and took great care of me, making sure I had everything I needed. He even tried recommending items to me, but I let him know that I'm a regular at Dave's Hot Chicken, just not at this particular location. However, the hospitality was excellent, and the taste was just as amazing as at every other Dave's Hot Chicken I've been to. Overall, this place serves the best of the best food! The service is incredibly fast--just wow!

    Chicken Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Maleerat P.

    It is so colorful in this location . Fun atmosphere and the service is friendly. I got #1 set - chicken strip and fries. It is so delicious. The chicken is juicy and good portion size. It tastes good but it's a bit buttery for my lactose intolerant stomach. I feel like it's not as spicy as some others. My set comes with fries , 2 pieces strips, 2 bread under the strips and a couple pieces of cucumber pickles. If you're in the area it's a good choice.

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    Food is good. But if you ask for water cup, the machine is always broken. Typical fast food restaurant.

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    Great food, great service, and amazing flavor. The chicken was fresh and crispy, and the fries were delicious. I'll definitely be back!..

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    This place was so clean and nice the ac was on on this hot day and it felt so refreshing and made me feel better the cashier was so helpful

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