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    Hawaiian Hot Chicken

    4.0 (889 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed

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    Side of coleslaw
    Thiri Z.

    This place wasn't as busy as the photos when we went on a Thursday night, but I could imagine why it's popular. I wish we got our chicken Tender sandwich spicier but kept it at medium and that was basically not spicy at all. It's a messy sandwich, so be prepared. The sauce is good and they drizzled it on it and gave you a side to dip it in. We didn't realize how big the side of the $3.99 coleslaw was so we ordered 2. It was ok, nothing to rave about, it was mostly just slaw. Giving 4 stars for value and chill spot. Wish this place was around when I went to CSUN.

    2 2 Sandwiches + Fries
    Duv O.

    I give this place 5/ 5. This place does not have a big space. It has bar table inside with 4 Chairs and outside have 3 tables. Inside has glass windows so they are well lit. Hospitality 4/5. Menu is simple and short right on point of the good stuff. They play Hawaiian island upbeat music. That was good chill music. The chickens are tender, well seasoned, minimal batter and the slaw combo with fries was a good match. That was 5/5. Parking can be a challenge as it only has few available space. There is street level parking but it is also limited. Overall the place is good

    Luau fries

    Kids love fried chicken so I'm glad we got to try it. I got the Luau fries and loved it. It has fries, coleslaw, chicken, pickles, and their famous sauce. I added a little honey which made it even better. My son got the strips and fries. He said he liked it better than Raising Cane's and Howling Rays in LA which was surprising The staff is really friendly and parking was pretty easy. Kid approved!

    Melissa Z.

    First time coming here and the food was delicious! The bread, the chicken...! Definitely will be coming back.

    Aerein G.

    Usually love hawaiian hot chicken, supported them since they sold out of a car wash. First time my order was messed up. Which is usually fine but I mentioned how he rung it up incorrectly & instead of trying to fix it he said "oh it's too late they already made it." I get it ): I would understand even if I told them my order wrong but he didn't seem to care at all. So we had no choice but to take the two incorrect orders. So sad about it, I even tipped him. Also, some other workers were sitting/leaning on our car the entire time we were eating. Worst experience ever

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    Rinnita T.

    Great food. Great flavors. Great service. Great taste. Others don't compare. My son always gets the 3 tender meal with fries. Mixed heat level 2/3. We always wish there were more fries. This is a must try. Only thing that gets a little tough managing is parking. It's a small lot and the spaces are tight. But even that doesn't keep us away.

    Chicken tenders and coleslaw
    Nanci M.

    Overall the food was good. The chicken was tender and the spice just right. Definitely a healthy portion of food. The restaurant is no frills with a few stools inside and some tables outside. Parking was limited.

    4 and 5 stars only...the owner does not approve low review on their site so their reviews are filtered and biased
    Gloria P.

    I ordered food from here recently and I received an email to submit a review. I gave them a low review below: I'm honestly a bit disappointed because this used to be one of my go-to orders. (This is for the 2 piece chicken sandwich with fries)The chicken strips are noticeably smaller than they used to be..almost closer to tenders you'd expect from a kids' meal rather than a full portion. They still taste okay, but there's just not much there anymore, so the value doesn't really feel the same. The fries were the bigger letdown. They used to be well seasoned and fresh, but now they came out hard, dry, and pretty bland. I actually found myself wishing for salt, which never used to be the case. The texture felt like they'd been sitting under a heat lamp instead of freshly made. Overall it's not terrible, just not what it used to be. Still edible, but the quality and portion size have definitely slipped enough to notice. -- So then it said the review needed to be approved by the owner which triggered an alarm. I went back to their site to look at their reviews and see they mostly have 5 star review and a few 4s...nothing less than a 4 and this is why. They clearly sensor the bad reviews!

    2 Tenders + Fries
    Paylyn A.

    Chicken was good, but the sauce was off. Not your typical hot chicken recipe, but still wasn't bad. The sauce didn't go that well with the chicken or fries; feels like either ingredients are missing or one ingredient is too overpowering. Still worth trying, and I'll be coming back to give it another shot someday soon!

    Level three
    Lauren S.

    The food wasn't good the chicken strips is what me and my husband got. I got level three he got the four. They both were not hot The three is supposed to be habanero and or supposed to be Scorpio but it's not. Chicken strips were frozen they weren't freshly made. If you have high blood pressure, definitely don't recommend it because it's very salty. The french fries that I got or overcooked to where it was too hard. The front desk guy was absolutely amazing. He was very sweet and kind. The location and the environment was definitely loud very hard to park and isn't in the nicest neighborhood. Other than that I'm reading the food, not anything else so I would give it a two but I give it a two because the guy in the front was nice.

    Here you see the word EXTRA.  To me that means adding more of something that you already have.
    Todd D.

    Food is good For awhile I was vegetarian and would just order a box of fries and it came with a sauce as advertised. The picture shows it and it was never a problem. I'm sick of arguing about this with the employees. It never use to be this way. Not sure what changed but I will tell you it changed me from going once a week to maybe once every three months maybe longer. It really left a bad taste in mouth for this place. It's not cause I don't have a dollar to spend. I feel like they haven't given me a reason for why this is. In the past I have stopped by to pick up two sauces by themselves. Gave the cashier two dollar bills. They didn't even ring it up. Basically the employees pocket the cash for the extra sauces if you pay cash. Maybe it's the employees doing this clearly without the owners knowing. Sad but they lost my business as a frequent customer.

    2 Tenders + Fries
    Carlos V.

    Working in the area and needed something open late. Looked this place up and the picture convinced me to give it a try. It's in a plaza but the plaza stays busy so good luck getting a parking spot. That was the second good sign. It's a small location but it has lots of traffic so many people eating on the hoods of their cars. Menu is pretty straightforward I ordered to sandwiches with fries and 2 tenders with fries. The fries are seasoned so well and have a nice crunch to them. The chicken was fresh and juicy. I definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area.

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    Bread was super dry and the chicken tasted oily. I didn't like how breaded the chicken was. I honestly wouldn't come back.

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    The service is here is nice one. The employees named jessie was nice to talk to while waiting for my food

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    First time here Aaron and Hazel were very helpful with what to order and got my food quickly.

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    Food and service is always on point here, I've been a customer since they were serving out of a pop-up and have never left unsatisfied.

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    Owner is chill and helps when needed! Chicken tenders are amazing and the spice levels are spicyy!

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    Food was amazing and the customer service was even better especially Tristen , he was super helpful with helping me decide on what to get!

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    The portions look small, are they filling?

    They might look small but they are filling for me. Everyone hunger is different but for me the 2 sliders and fries fill me up. My girlfriend usually just eat 1 and some fries while eating the other sliders latee

    Scoville units on the Level 5?

    2 million+ scoville units

    Is it halal?

    Yes

    Is the volcano sauce dairy free?

    No, it may contain milk.

    Any chance you guys will get on food delivery any time soon? No it's not on Postmates or Uber Eats.

    You can get delivery through the major delivery services like UberEats, Grubhub, etc.

    Is there a number to call and place order? The one on Yelp is I correct or no one to answer?

    Yes, it's been open for about a month or so now.

    Can orders be placed by phone in advance?

    Online

    Did they relocate to an actual space? I was passing down Lassen and noticed that there was a little spot next to Pizzasaurus Rex named Hawaiian Hot chicken with the same logo?

    From what I heard from the people working there, that's gunna be the new spot for them! No more street vending.

    What's a good time to get there?

    If you want to avoid the early bird line, go after 9:45 or so...usually dies down! But the line is worth it, it's BOMB!

    Is there a choice not to get it spicy or less spicy?

    Yes! You can get level 0 spice for not spicy or there are other levels if you want less spicy.

    How much is it?

    Hawaiian Plate is $12. Comes with 2 chicken sandwiches and fries.

    Do you have delivery?

    No, they do not deliver at the moment.

    Is the chicken halal? it is NOT halal. Dm them on Instagram and they said no.

    Yes

    Will you guys be open Sunday nights?

    Yes

    Do they open earlier than 7 or is that the normal time?

    7 is the normal time.

    What makes this place hawaiian?

    They use Hawaiian bread and their coleslaw has bits of pineapple in it!!

    Is this an outdoor pop up?

    Yes. Dress warm and be prepared for a bit of a wait.

    Is it cash only?

    Cash and card 👍🏼

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    2.1(16 reviews)
    1.9 miGranada Hills

    Laing and the garlic rice is good but the Max's fried chicken is really disappointing. $23 for a…read morewhole small chicken that it's overcooked (dry) to the bone. The photo says it comes with fries but we didn't received any. I asked the lady working at the counter about it and she told me that they removed the fries a long time ago (which means they need to update their menu if they are not serving fries anymore). The sago't gulaman is alright but the sago's texture is not chewy. Overall experience with this branch is really sad.

    First time at Max's To Go. We tried ordering online but it states, "unavailable system." We stopped…read moreby before noon to pick up Crispy Pata and Max's Fried Chicken. We also called before stopping by for pick up however there was no answer. Customer service was good. The 2 young gentleman at the counter were helpful but were having issues with other customers and other online orders. I asked if I can get one of the package bundles they have advertised on the front counter and on display. They said no since they can't honor anything due to the issues they are having in the system. We ended just purchasing Crispy Pata and Max's Fried Chicken as there was nothing else appealing to order. We prefer the Max's Restaurant in Glendale, CA location since this pick up location is not as accessible or reliable as the actual restaurant and to no fault of the 2 young gentleman at the counter. They were just following protocol of their store manager and/or company. Crispy Pata was good and cooked well. The sauce was great. As for the Max's Fried Chicken the one at the restaurant just seem to taste better. Maybe also because it was cut to pieces instead of being served whole.

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    Dave's Hot Chicken

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    3.6(718 reviews)
    1.3 miNorthridge
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    Very grateful to my local Dave's for being open so late but most of all for the many offerings they…read morehave available to a non chicken eater like myself. The Dave's Not Chicken (cauliflower) is delicious. You can get it as a tender, slider, mini slider, loaded fries you name it. It's delicious each time with an adjustable spice level. Haven't gotten to interact with many employees because I usually order on the self serve kiosk which is also a nice option. It has a unique ambiance and bonus points for playing some good music in there!

    I've come here a few times a few years apart. The first was close to when they opened and I found…read moretheir chicken to be quite dry. I chalked it up to them still getting the hang of things. However, when I went back recently, while not as dry, I did find the chicken slightly overcooked. The food was all very flavorful, I just found myself looking for sauce/condiments to help make the chicken easier to chew/swallow. I will say, however, the interior of the store still looked as if it was brand new. You could tell they take the time to make sure things are incredibly clean & tidy throughout the day. The staff was also so incredibly friendly. I could tell the store manager was there (I believe training a new employee) and she really pulled out all of the stops to be as friendly and helpful as possible. And I won't complain one bit. Just as an aside (& I'm assuming this is an isolated event), I went to get some unsweetened tea, and the tip of the dispenser wasn't on securely because it shot off in to my cup, causing tea to shoot out everywhere. I had to dig in to my cup to get the nozzle out & attach it properly then grab a ton of napkins to clean it up. Like I said, I'm sure that's not a common occurrence, but I just have to share it because it did get tea stains all over my shirt.

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    4.3(674 reviews)
    2.5 miNorthridge
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    Excellent food and great service/hospitality by Ariana. The…read moreone in K-Town was the spot Anthony Bourdain reviewed. Not realizing there was one here in Northridge close to the mall what a great find. The food was excellent will definitely be back soon. They have a few TVs in there and was watching the replay of the Dodger game, so that's good to know.

    Finally made it to Myungin Dumplings, and it did not disappoint! It's a cozy neighborhood spot with…read morea lot of heart. While the menu is concise, everything we ordered was delicious. We had the sweet and spicy fried chicken, which was super crunchy and juicy--the sauce was packed with flavor and delivered a nice, slow burn. We also tried the king buns, which were fresh, light, and surprisingly airy. Though they look huge, the dough was perfectly fluffy rather than dense or dry. The beef bulgogi was decent, though it would have been even better with a bit more char. On top of the great food, the restaurant was spotless and the service was attentive (our server was right there with extra napkins for the saucy chicken). I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

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