Wow!!! I am honestly so impressed with how absolutely delicious the food was. I got the original holdaak sandwich. Service was quick and food was done quick as well! The environment was clean and tidy as well. Chicken pieces were BIG! I would definitely come again! read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

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This review is specific to this location. Both the fried chicken and fries were obviously fried in extremely old and reused oil. The old taste hits your tongue immediately and intensely. My order came out immediately after I ordered, which explains the dryness of the chicken--probably had it pre-made, sitting out, and ready to assemble. The water and/or ice used in the fountain drinks also have a really bad taste--how I would imagine toilet water to taste like. However, the taste/flavors of the sauces and slaw were good, which is why I am writing this review for this specific location only. The girl at the cash register was also nice. Whoever is overseeing the franchisees needs to do some better QC. read more

First time trying this Korean place and thought it would be just lake canes or other chicken finger places but the flavor truly is unique and the sauce was really flavorable even though it says spicy if you eat a jalapeño and can handle it you should be good lol I thought I needed 3 chicken fingers but the 2 were more than plenty! I will go back to try their chicken sandwiches I was very surprised with this spot and it's Been close to me for quite some time. read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - NEW SPICY CHICKEN BOWL - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

Overall: 3 Food: 3.5 Service: 3 Value: 2 The Seoul Chicken Sandwich is usually my favorite at other Holdaak locations, but it fell a little short here. There wasn't much love in the food. Portions were a little small for the sandwich. It was more of a snack. $11 (includes tax) for a small chicken sandwich was also pretty wild. The Seoul Chicken Sandwich usually comes pretty drenched in sauce, but this one was missing a good amount of sauce. The crisp of the chicken was totally fine...Just needed to pour on some more sauce. Front cashier girl was friendly and there's one chef or kitchen person making your order. I came in on a not so busy hour, so there was only one other patron dining in. I did notice both staff eventually were visibly on their phones. I was heading out, didn't particularly matter to me, but might for a customer walking in. The corridor to the bathroom was pretty neat though. Bathroom was also pretty clean. read more

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I had high hopes for this spot but it just did not hit the mark. The interior has a nice vibe to it and the workers were very nice, but the food itself was a let down. I ordered a spicy chicken sandwich, I was disappointed to find it was not a patty but instead 2 tenders in between the buns. When that is done it makes it a more challenging bite as you're strategically holding the sandwich to avoid the second tender from slipping out. On top of that the tenders were so overcooked they had become stringy which is not a pleasant bite. Spicy wise it was a 2/10, was there spicy, yes, but it was faint. The flavor itself I also found lacking. Even with the coleslaw there was something missing flavor wise. Thankfully I ordered a few side sauces, that helped with both the flavor and the dryness. After being so hyped up over this place this experience does not inspire me to make a return visit. read more

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Well, to my surprise, this was pretty good! Located in a strip mall, the Holdaak sign can be spotted while driving by. We ordered the holdaak spicy chicken sandwich combo, which came with a side of fries and slaw, and the Seoul spicy chicken sandwich, which is supposed to be a yangyeom flavor (Korean sweet and spicy). Both chicken pieces were sizable and were not dry. The individual smothering of sauces also add some flavor and moisture. Fair warning that it's messy as the chicken, slaw, and sauce drip. Between the Holdaak spicy and the Seoul spicy, we preferred the Holdaak spicy. read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - SEOUL SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH (yangyeom sauce) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

Holdaak!! On a hunt for a great chicken sandwich. Been craving a good one after howling rays. This place is not the best but it's pretty good. Not too dry. Good flavor. Sauces are great. But they charge extra fyi. Loved their honey mustard. Good buns. Sandwich didn't get soggy. I like their daikon slaw. Best part of this place they got killer deals. 15 for both is not bad at all. read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - HOLDAAK ORIGINAL CHICKEN SANDWICH W. DAIKON SLAW and the HOLDAAK SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH W. DAIKON SLAW - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

Good! My sister and I are always in the area yet have never had a chance to try this place out until now. We're really glad with the menu options and found the prices to be pretty reasonable. Everything looked really good and they offer a lot of different flavors and seasonings which other places don't. - * #4 Combo (5 Strips): 8/10 - 'spicy' flavor wasn't spicy at all but fries were good - * Popcorn Chicken: 8/10 - good batter but no seasoning so quite bland They're located in the Tustin Square plaza which can get crowded at peak times so parking might be different. The interior is nice and they have plenty of tables to sit at. Be sure to stop by if you guys are ever in the area! read more

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Everything about hits place is amazing. But let's bring back the hot Cheetos instead of takis please. Took one bite of this elote and said I'm good. Woulda been hot Cheetos I woulda ordered two read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

Work placed a semi large order from here for a going away party for a colleague of mine. We ordered about 10 sandwiches and because we ordered on a Wednesday, we got a little discount so we paid about $140 for all the sandwiches which seemed fair. I was overall happy with my chicken sandwich, they did add some sauce that I wasn't a fan of. Other than that, not a bad meal. read more

Glad I finally got to try Holdaak- it was delicious and the chicken strips were nicely breaded and seasoned without being too salty. We tried the spicy chicken sandwich, regular chicken strips and fries. All of these were on point. The only changes we wished for were that there was more slaw and pickles in the sammy, it seemed a bit light given the weight of the two large chicken strips inside. The Comeback sauce was a-ok but I think next time we will opt for ranch. Definitely a great place to stop or order from DD if you're craving that spicy chicken sandwich kick. read more

This place is right next door to a taekwondo place I attend. Yesterday and today me and my friend went to buy lunch, and these two separate days' experiences were so different. From yesterday, we came in and ordered chicken bowls (I got the spicy, my friend got the regular) with a side of corn. The portion is pretty good for its price, and the taste is way beyond my expectations. They have such creamy sauce used for the seasoning and the chicken, and the corn tastes so delicious when you add it on! The lady that served us was pretty nice and chill, and we saw some DoorDash workers that stopped by here, and our food was placed in a DoorDash bag to go. Me and my friend stopped by at bobateaque (a boba place next door) and were surprised on how well this was cooked. I definitely recommend getting it. It includes rice, tons of chicken, and a side of your choice (coleslaw, daikon slaw, or corn). The next day, a couple of my friends came by again to buy some food. The same friend ordered the same thing, and the guy seemed so lazy and didn't really have much appreciation and all. He seemed like he wanted to just go home already and I felt disappointed. He also asked my friend to pay twice because the internet was working very slow. He didn't really care much about his job... I don't know how he got hired. Maybe he was just having a bad day or something, but it just kind of ruined our experience. I ordered the same thing but with Cajun fries, and I didn't expect the portion for it to be quite big for the price it is. Another one of my friends ordered the Cajun fries. They also forgot to add our sauces on the side which really disappointed me and we wanted to go back when we were on our break, but it would just be a waste if we went back to just get sauce. The fries were nice and fresh. I just wish I could've been given my sauce because I was charged extra for it :/ it should already be included. (I'm not sure if it actually was). Overall, the food is wonderful, the vibe of this place is actually pretty chill, there's a lot of noisy cooking and not a lot of people eating in, but it's a good place to go to if you like Korean fast food. read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - (NEW!!) Spicy Chicken Bowl w/ Side of Choice (Corn) tastes yummy!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

Such a bummer about this place. When they opened, they had an amazing fried chicken sandwich. Traditional chicken thighs, smashed and fried with good seasoning, etc. At some point, they decided it would be better to use frozen chicken strips, and disgusting ones at that. Completely ruined the place for me. My last sandwich had a strip that was weird in that way that only frozen strips can sometimes be. read more

Randomly stumbled upon this fried chicken joint since it was conveniently next to Bobateaque while we were checking out an event there. We decided to get Holdaak after seeing other customers get it while we were at Bobateaque. The food looked amazing so we had to try. I got the Holdaak Spicy Chicken Sandwich combo which comes with crinkle cut fries and a soft drink. Since it was my first time, I knew I had to try the dish with their name in it. The combo came out to about $12-$13 which is honestly a deal for quality food. They're also known for their comeback sauce which I'm glad the meal comes with. The food was piping hot when we got it. The fries were obviously fresh out of the fryer because they were perfectly crisp and you can see the steam coming out. The comeback sauce was sweet and tangy and it was perfect in combatting the spices on the fries. The Holdaak spicy chicken was the right amount of heat! I probably could've handled more spice but it was really good. I loved the Korean twist on this American dish with the daikon slaw in the sandwich. It was perfect amount of acidity that was needed to combat the spice. The bun was also so round and soft looking. It was literally perfect. I was floored by the food here and would definitely come again if I'm in the area. Super solid food! read more

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First timer here and we wanted a quick meal that was pretty close by. We saw this place when we had dinner nearby and wanted to check it out. We ordered their combo deals online before heading over. They were extremely quick we came within 15 mins and our order was already waiting for us. When we took the first bite both my husband and I were amazed by how delicious the batter was on the chicken. It was super crispy yet not too dry. The fries were also amazing, alot of crinkle fries are always a miss but theyre so good here! Not pictures but i got the hot elote salad and that was surprisingly good. It was tangy and spicy from the takis on it. We would definitely come back to try the other items on their menu like their tenders! read more

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I usually done write bad reviews but what was this terrible experience. Yeah the food was alright except for the fries. They gave us plain fries and I asked if the fries were meant to be plain when we ordered Cajun fries. Turns out, you have to shake the Cajun powder into the fries yourself. They didn't even mention it to me when I got the food. The popcorn chicken and fries came as if it was a to go packaging like they don't want you to eat at the restaurant. I wouldn't mind this but collectively for Cajun fries, popcorn chicken and a drink. It came out to 19 dollars. Don't come here. This place is a horrible experience with mediocre food at best and priced way too high. read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - When you order fries it comes in a brown bag. Even if you get it to dine in. Terrible. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

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Not sure what a "Hold-aak" is but I know what it's not...my fav chicken Sando. I got the spicy sandwich and it was good but not great. A bit sloppy and coleslaw overwhelmed the chicken which was a bit dry and lacked a flavor pop. Cajun fries came plain but when I inquired with the register guy he gave me a small spice container to sprinkle on. Again, no flavor pop and needed some salt vs just paprika. Too many other places to come back here. Sorry, I'll "Hold"-baak. "Come-back" sauce - sorry not likely. read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - Spicy Sando extra pickles. side of "Cajun" (?) fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

A few bites into my salad, I noticed something small moving. I took a closer look and realized it was a plant pest. I didn't think much of it and took a couple more bites and noticed black particles on my lettuce. At this point, I knew it was not just a coincidence case of a plant pest. I looked through my salad and found a chunk of dirt at the bottom of the box. I called the store to let them know what I had found in my salad. The girl who processed my refund noted the reason being "customer did not enjoy their meal." No, that was not the reason. There was dirt and plant pests in my meal. How was I supposed to enjoy it? read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - Dirt in my salad - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

Very upsetting! If you're ordering food to go close to closing make sure to check your order before you leave. We ordered their 12 pc strip pack combo and only received 8 pcs. Tried calling @ 8:55 and phone call was picked up and hung up before I could even say anything. Called again and it goes to a voicemail that's not set-up to take messages. read more

Food: I love the Seoul spicy chicken sandwich. My partner and I ordered the 2 #1 combo for $19.99. Each sandwich came with fries and a drink. The sauce is sweet and slightly spicy. The comeback sauce is so good with the fries. Service: we ordered online, and it was ready when we arrived. They're very fast to take your order and also get your order out. Ambiance: there's ample parking in the lot. Looks very hipster inside, sorta of a like a garage setting. read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - SEOUL SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH #1 Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

Pretty average chicken sandwich here. Not a true chicken sandwich and the classic sense, though, since they are putting two chicken tenders on a bun. I got the combo Cajun fries, but nothing really stood out to me. It was fine, but I don't imagine. I'll be back anytime soon. read more

My coworkers asked if I wanted to join them for lunch and said they were picking up Holdaak. I had no clue how damn good this place is! I have never had anything fresh yet, but even after being picked up and brought back to the office, this is the best chicken sandwich I have ever had! I need to go by on the weekend and try it fresh sometime!!! read more

Let me start by saying I have been to the Fullerton location and LOVED the food there! My review on that location (from quite a few years ago) even says I need to come back and try their salad. Well, today was that day, and I decided to come to the Orange location since it was closer to work. The location is easy to miss; it blends in with the surrounding little businesses but it is right on the end of the building when you enter the parking lot. Upon walking in, I noticed a couple people dining and I was sort of half-greeted upon walking in. The woman at the register seemed like she didn't want to be there and did not seem happy. I don't expect Disney levels of joy, but maybe just try not to make customers feel like they might also not want to be there? I ordered the crispy chicken salad to go (accidentally called it the "fried chicken salad", but the cashier was sure to correct me even though it's the only salad on the menu). I sat and waited for my order. After a few minutes my number was called. I grabbed the food and left. Realized too late that there was no fork in the bag and I must have missed where they were in the store, so I supplied my own fork. This was a $12 salad. It's a pretty respectable size, but other than being large and looking nice, that's about where the fun ended. It tasted just OK. The chicken was not hot and crispy and was a little bit dry. Not at all the way I remember delicious Holdaak chicken. I was *wowed* when I first tried the chicken sandwich. Unfortunately that wasn't my experience with the salad. I didn't hate it, but I just feel like for $12 I expected something...better? I don't have high expectations but between the "blah" service and the unimpressive salad, I think I need to stick to the Fullerton location. For me, this one missed the mark. read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - Crispy chicken salad - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

Came here for a late lunch on a Saturday with my kids. We ordered the 8 strip meal which came with 8 chicken strips (original flavor), corn ribs, slaw, and fries (came with spice if we wanted to add it. I also ordered 5 piece wings, original flavor. The chicken was flavorful & crunchy, both strips & wings. We really liked the corn "ribs", corn cobs quartered and roasted. The service was also good! Friendly & quick! read more

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Food: the chicken is perfectly seasoned, the fries are a bit on the saltier side but it's okay it wasn't to overwhelming! the sauce that comes with the sandwich is a staple of why they're so popular! 4/5 next time i'm going to try their corn service: 4/5 nothing to crazy just standard ambiance: the table was a bit wobbly so i wish they were more attentive on that, bathroom is clean and the interior is designed nicely read more

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Service was great. Greeted when we came in. Ambiance is louder than I expected which wasn't bad but didn't expect it. Chicken sandwiches were okay ... nothing to write a 5 star review about. We got the spicy & the spicy holdaak the spicy holdaak was very flavorful, definitely spicy but if you left the sandwich on the bun for longer than a few mins the bun became super soggy & I ended up discarding it. That was the case for both sandwiches (unfortunately). My daughter got a plain #3 & said the chicken "didn't taste right" So we took it back up & they did give us a refund of the $17 which I thought was very nice !! Overall just not for us. read more

I don't usually leave reviews...first timer at this place. Holdaak spicy chicken sandwich today was amazing. Fries solid as well. Will definitely be back. read more

If you're on the hunt for a chicken sandwich that transcends the ordinary, look no further than Holdaak. This gem combines classic favorites with Korean flavors. I love the small details like the daikon slaw or seoul spicy marinate. They have a bunch of dips to chose from but I'm saying this with my chest, get the comeback sauce... this sauce (and of course the chicken) will have you wanting to come back!! The fried were solid, my favorite being the cajun. We tried the other flavors but it was too subtle for my liking. Next time I come back I want to try the corn ribs that were sadly soldout even when I came at 12:00pm!! read more

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Gotten pretty sloppy lately. Workers never clean the tables anymore, always sticky. They just changed their fries, they suck and they give you less. I've been struggling with their sandwich for a while, because they just use their strips. So sometimes the sandwich just falls apart if it isn't someone good putting together. Daikon radish that they put on it isn't always cut right..I could go on, don't know what happened to this place. read more

I haven't come into this place in a few months maybe a year but today I decided to go in since I was close by. I used to love this place I dont know if their recipes has changed the cook or what but it's not like it used to be quality sucked today Chicken strips were dry and semi cold as if they have been there for a bit n re heated The quality of chicken itself and their batter was not the same. It kinda sucks bcuz this spot used to be so good . Who knows maybe it was an off day for the cook I went in before lunch read more

This place is amazing. Best chicken sandwich I have ever had and so affordable WOW!!!

Been coming for a long time, food is great!! I stick to the spicy original, always taste really good

Super delicious food! The chicken tenders were huge and the buffalo sauce and ranch were delicious. The fries are super crispy and fun to eat. You could tell that they prep the chicken fresh in the back! read more

This was our 2nd time trying Holdak and the food food does not disappointment. It is easy to choose what you get since they specializes in fried chicken: chicken sandwich, chicken strips or chicken wings. The major choices you'll have to make is what kind of sauce or toppings or sides you'll want. You either order from the ipad or from the cashier. And once your order is ready, they'll call your number. Drinks are either from the fountain dispenser or from the bottled ones they also sell. read more

Ordered on DoorDash and food came cold, chicken wasn't cooked all the way... what a disappointment. I was really expecting much more because it has a 4.8 rating. read more

I had the chicken salad and it was so tasty! I'm making it a regular lunch stop now. Pretty fast service as well.

This is my first time at this location. I loved it. I went at opening and service was very very fast! I think I only waited about 10 minutes for my food to be ready. I ordered the 20 piece wings set and the #1 combo. Super bomb! I loved the wings they were so juicy and pretty big in size. I got full off of eating only 8 of them! The flavors I got were the caramel soy and seoul spicy, both very delicious flavors. The menu is concise so it was easy for me to choose what I wanted to eat. This place also offers daily deals so make sure to check that out as well! There was a good amount of seating available inside and a few tables outside. Everything was clean as well as the bathroom. One thing I wish is that the dip cups that came with the wings were a little bigger in size! Especially for 20 wings. Other than that I love this place! read more

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Amazing place to get chicken sandwiches. Mobile ordering is always on time and a great way to quickly pick your food up. The weekly Tuesday deal is a great value! read more

yum!!! My friends and I came here for a quick lunch, where my friend said it was like Canes but Korean and better. Which is true! We got a family pack that came with 12 tenders, 2 shake fries, 2 cole slaw, and 6 dips for around 37$? Or around 9$ each for 4 people which is better than the 3 strip meal for 12$. The fries are perfectly crispy (sometimes crinkle fries are a miss but not here!), tenders are big and ... tender! Environment and ambiance is so cute too. read more

Holdaak Fried Chicken - Original tender , shake fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Orange, California

I ordered via telephone and was there in about 5-7 minutes and our order was already ready! It was cooked so fast. We had a big order too. We ordered 3 fried chicken sandwiches, 2 orders of fries and an order of 20 piece wings. They forgot the coleslaw and pickles for one of our sandwiches. The fries were actually really really good! Crisp, fresh, hot and soft on the inside with good flavor. Their ranch is solid. The sandwiches are composed of 2 tenders (i prefer 1 piece of breast or thigh) chicken wings were crispy and good. Overall, great food, fresh and quick! read more