Honestly I didn't have high expectations due to the low reviews but I was pretty surprised at the food I got. Popcorn chicken- so this is definitely not the popcorn chicken I'm used to. They use a wet batter to coat the chicken instead of the potato starch so it doesn't have the outer panko-like texture. It also doesn't have any five spice taste. Despite this, the chicken was very moist and delicious. Paired with their spicy sauce, it was actually quite addicting. Fried oyster mushrooms - delicious, juicy and crispy. I'd get this again. Fries - this one is a pass for me. It's crispy on the outside and mash potato textured on the inside. Not too greasy but nothing too special for me. Orange chicken sandwich - this wasn't what I expected at all. The orange chicken sauce is very watery and I could barely taste the sauce at all. It just tasted like a slightly sweet chicken sandwich. The chicken was juicy and the slaw they added had a good crunch to it. Overall it's enjoyable but I'd probably get the regular chicken sandwich instead. There's two kiosks for ordering and items were made to order. read more

This location is near the Target at Spectrum. Small space inside. The ordering is at the 2 kiosks. Easy to use although I did have to ask the worder how to apply the BOGO special and she said they just make you two when you order one! We got the BOGO fish cakes, the popcorn chicken and a box of regular chicken. I wasn't a fan of any of it. The coating was too sweet for my taste. Chicken was nothing great and the sauces we got tasted like something from a fast food place. The portion was pretty good though, esp for the free box of fish cakes and the popcorn chicken. My guy really enjoyed it though so giving 4 stars due to his happiness with it! read more

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I don't leave 1-star reviews very often, but I just could not think of a reason to even give it 2 stars. First, the ordering on their kiosks seems a little overly complicated. Although I appreciate all the questions, they got annoying after a while, especially when they gave several options for how much ice you wanted in the drink. They also have Pepsi, which I don't care for, but worse, they only had Pepsi Zero, which, frankly, is just gross tasting. So settled for root beer. When we finished ordering, the total for 2 people was $35! That was for one combo, an entree, and another drink. Then we sat and waited. And waited. In fact, we waited long enough to try a different table, as the first one was by the door and it was hot outside. So we tried a booth, and immediately plopped down on a bench that was way too low for the table. Back to the old table. While we were waiting, we weren't a fan of the music. I used Shazam and figured out it was a female K-pop group. I'm sure kids love it, but it's not my taste. Looking around, the place needs a remodel and a paint job. Chips are all over the walls and corners. It looked like someone tried to paint the walls, but the color didn't quite match. The drain for the soda machine needs a very deep cleaning. They do have a status screen that tells you when your order is ready, which is nice. Then the food. I ordered the 2-piece chicken combo. It didn't look anything like the pictures. The roll is a hamburger bun! I tried the chicken, and well, blech. I thought I would attempt to make a sandwich, but that was worse. Although the chicken was moist, the breading had more texture than taste, and the texture just wasn't good. The curly fries (à la Arby's style) were limp and not crunchy at all. The root beer was good, as I like the Stubborn brand, but the lid was so weird to drink from; it was hard not to spill on my shirt. I ate maybe 1/2 the order because I was starving, but threw the rest away. read more

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Great fried chicken from Taiwan. Loving it! Will take my friends and family here when craving for some fried chicken read more

Love the popcorn chicken! They also have milk tea drinks! Fried spicy chicken fillet is also amazing but spicy only. read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Love the Popcorn chicken and the chicken fillet. They also have milk tea drinks! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

We decided to get a snack here while waiting for our table at din Tai fung. Both are located in the Irvine spectrum center. I'm from Sacramento so the Irvine spectrum center is comparable to the fountains at Roseville or the Palladio in Folsom in the sac area. We ordered popcorn chicken, french fries and drinks (mainly for the kids) and to get a snack since we were hungry. Inside has a few tables, which there were one or two other customers inside dining. Inside the space was pretty messy. It looks like the workers did not have time to clean since there were crumbs and bits of trash. I'm glad we didn't dine in. For the food, since it's made to order, we waited just over 15 minutes for the fried foods. It came out piping hot, which we didn't really get to enjoy since by then, our table at din Tai Fung was ready. So we brought it with us. The chicken was really good. It was seasoned well and they even gave us a seasoning packet to add more flavor to the popcorn chicken. I'll go back if I'm in this area and want boba and popcorn chicken. read more

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The food has the perfect amount of seasoning and flavor. I had to stop and get a bite the second I smelled the aroma. Next time stop by and try it for yourself. read more

The J&G Popcorn Chicken is very juicy and flavorful. Highly recommend it if you are craving for some snacks while shopping around at Spectrum. read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - J&G Popcorn Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

If you like everything fried!!! Come here. Order ahead online that way you don't have to wait too long. My favorite is golden purple yam ball! Must try :) they also had SOMA tea here read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Golden Purple Yam Ball - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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Ive been coming here consistently since i started working at the spectrum (at TutuFun). And I have to say for the price and quality, its such a good option for a quick snack or meal! They do not go light on the spices (even if you ask for light spice), and the flavors are very bold. Def would reccomend :) i love their popcorn chicken, and I've reccomended it a bunch to my friends and family. read more

Caleb was so kind assisting me. I notified them that my fries were room temperature so they serviced me for hot fresh fries. Well listener & very welcoming. The team mates in the back kitchen were all awesome :) read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Hot fries with side sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

My favorite is the golden purple yam balls. All of the chicken has been yummy and we be tried a few options so far. We've been here a few times and are still getting through the menu. read more

The service is top tier, love the food here, and I adore the atmosphere and decoration. Great place for family or friends.

Great taste and location is convenient Must go if you are around Popcorn chicken, fish cake is my favorite read more

I ordered the Ji Pai combo that comes with the curly fries, bread, coleslaw and the drink and it was so good! The chicken was crispy and juicy and the sauce (spicy sauce) was a good touch to it! I also got the sweet potato balls and those were delicious as well. They have kiosks inside where you can order and it was a fairly quick process to order and receive my food! read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Ji Pai Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is a Taiwanese fried chicken restaurant and is a different style of fried chicken that is softer and less crunchy. It is much less heavy and does not make you feel too lethargic after. You order at the tablet and pick up at the counter. Very chill and casual spot with friendly staff are fair prices. read more

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Tried the orange chicken sandwich for the first time, ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! We will be back!

Good Korean fried chicken and boba. We've had the popcorn chicken twice. It always smells so good walking by that we have to go in.

A mentor friend had treated us to this place. We came at a time when it was really busy - the line was long and it was noticeable that the place was understaffed. The food is as expected for what the restaurant represents - a little elevated fast food place. It's definitely geared towards the younger generation. I wish there was more support and inside seating area. There's great potential! Still - thank you all+ read more

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The fried chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside, and perfectly seasoned. The portions were generous, the service was friendly, and everything tasted fresh. Definitely a great spot for fried chicken lovers! read more

Chicken cartilage is great! Very delicious. Store is clean and service is good. Sometime it takes long to wait for the food. read more

We ordered the popcorn chicken combo the chicken was super tender and juicy, and the fries were perfectly crispy. Loved it! The service was great too. Seating inside is limited, but no worries there are plenty of outdoor seats in the plaza. Super convenient to grab while shopping. Such a foodie way to enjoy your day! read more

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Located conveniently in Irvine Spectrum, J&G Chicken is a perfect quick bite to get while you're shopping. The restaurant is small and doesn't have many tables, but there's plenty of tables outside and the service is quick. It's my first time having a Taiwanese chicken chain, and I didn't know what to expect but they delivered. I liked how the chicken bites were marinated in a sauce that really seeped into the chicken. The flavour was delicious, but most importantly everything was so juicy and crispy! I got the chicken tenders and the juice flowing out was crazy. Paired with the perfectly crunchy and seasoned curly fries, there wasn't a lot to complain about. The sauces are also pretty good, not too spicy if you care to give it a try. read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Chicken tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Good, very good, delicious, amazing, very delicious, best popcorn chicken ever. I love it read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Good - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Ordered the J&G popcorn chicken and spicy sauce. The popcorn chicken was crispy and the meat was real chicken meat (I think chicken thigh). The taste with the spices was yummy as well. Fast service. Ambiance: easy to find spots to eat and sit at read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - J&G popcorn chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

We were so excited to try the popcorn chicken from J&G Fried Chicken after noting the great reviews and high ratings advertised on their screens as Taiwan's best fried chicken. Sadly, we were disappointed to see that their popcorn chicken was not traditional Taiwanese popcorn chicken. It was missing the chili spice powder and fried basil, and the fried coating was thicker than the traditional version. Our chicken was good, but I wouldn't consider it to be Taiwanese popcorn chicken. Maybe the actual shops in Taiwan are much better and authentic. read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Got the popcorn chicken and oyster mushroom. I gotta say, it was pretty dang good. I don't crave popcorn chicken ever but this one I could imagine craving. Something about the spices was delicious. Maybe the white pepper? I wish it had basil though... then it would've been perfect. The oyster mushrooms were like little nuggets of deliciousness. Cut into cubes and fried with a similar batter and similar spice profile. A bit of peppery heat but not intense. Chili packets on the side to amp up the flavors and spice but wasn't very spicy. Sweet and sour sauce was whatevs but the j sauce was pretty good! Order at a kiosk but be sure to write down the number, not your name! Inside was clean and small. Ate outside at the tables around the mall. read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Popcorn chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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Got the popcorn chicken-very flavorful and crunchy, just the right amount of spices. Super tender too Also got the fried oyster mushrooms. Also a hit! Fried the same way as the chicken. The mushrooms were diced which gave a nice crispy exterior and soft chewy interior Chili packets were available on the side which had a good flavor, mild spice. Would go back to try other things Order at the kiosk and grab a buzzer which was fast. Didn't have a wait. read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Oyster mushroom and popcorn chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

The chicken sandwich was very tasty! I did not get any sauce with it which I will add next time. Service was friendly. Food was made fresh. My chicken sandwich was $8.51. No sides or drink. read more

I wanted to try J&J Fried Chicken after hearing about its opening at the Spectrum, so we stopped by to check it out. We ordered the popcorn chicken, which was pretty average overall. It tasted fresh and was fried decently (just with not much batter, Taiwanese style), but nothing particularly memorable. I went with the J&J spicy sauce which added some flavor, though it still needed more heat. Luckily they have extra spice packets at the condiment station, and those definitely helped enhance the flavor. Overall, it's a convenient option if you're already at the Spectrum, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Popcorn Chicken with J&J Spicy Sauce and Spice packets - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Wanted to try this spot while walking around the Spectrum, so I ordered the regular-size popcorn chicken with their signature sauce. Pros: The chicken was good quality. It wasn't rubbery or mushy and had a nice texture. I ate it right away, so it was still moist. I also liked that they included spicy powder packets to add extra flavor. Cons: It didn't have a deep crispiness and overall lacked flavor. Thankfully, the spicy powder helped. I also felt that the signature sauce didn't really complement the chicken very well. read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Popcorn Chicken w/ their signature sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Food is great! My favorite type of finger food! They have a special unique flavor that makes it addictive. Yum , they cook the food as you order so it's always fresh! Waiting time is around 10 min for the people there is great! I was here on a Sunday , so it was a little bit rundown and packed, they should try to keep it cleaner when is the weekend, that will be my only suggestion. Overall a solid 4. read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Pop corn chicken and mushrooms - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

I was really looking forward to some Taiwanese style spicy flat chicken filet but only to be disappointed on ordering it because: 1. Taste - I ordered extra spicy but didn't get the taste of it 2. Crispy breading - it barely sticked to the chicken and just sliding off when barely touching it... think it wasn't fully cooked? 3. Fully cooked? The look in picture kinda look like it wasn't fully cooked. Also when biting into some parts seem little rubbery when you bite down on it. Very disappointed I also ordered the popcorn chicken which seem a lot better but would like to have more breading on it and more spicy powder taste.. yes I ordered extra spice Might be best to not waste your money.. I've had better at boba cafe shops that don't specialize in chicken read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - Disappointing chicken fillet... - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Fried King Oyster Mushroom. Thats it. Thats why this got a 5 star. Where else can you have a fast food experience with fried king oyester mushrooms? Its crispy seasoned with salt, and choice of dipping sauce. The service seems automated and the ambiance is small. There isn't a lot of places to sit... and yet... still 5 star. I dont know what else to say. read more

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J&G Fried Chicken has a pretty solid fried oyster mushroom--crispy, savory, and honestly the standout of the menu. The chicken itself is decent but nothing special, more on the "gets the job done" side than memorable. Overall an okay stop if you're nearby, but not one I'd go out of my way for. Service and interior were also good considering it's a quick bite typa store. read more

J&G Fried Chicken - Irvine - oyster mushroom & chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

The food was very tasty. I especially enjoyed the fried king oyster mushrooms combined with the popcorn chicken. The place felt very casual and had a light atmosphere. read more

I really enjoyed the food at this restaurant. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. The portion sizes were reasonable, and the ingredients tasted high-quality. My favorite part was the seasoning because it added plenty of flavor without being too overwhelming. The food was also served at a good temperature, and the overall presentation was appealing. The service was friendly and attentive as well. Overall, I had a great dining experience and would definitely come back again to try some of the other dishes on the me read more

What a waste of calories. The food here is not great. The texture of the popcorn chicken isn't the same as typically popcorn chicken. It seems it was just coated the same as the chicken tenders. The flavor in their batter left a weird after taste in your mouth. Was really disappointed. Also the staff here all look so miserable like they hate their jobs. The ordering is done on a kiosk. We ordered a tea and added boba. When the drink didn't come with boba, my daughter went to inquire about it. And the response was "there's no boba". Like hello, it says add boba on the receipt. Other people before us had boba, so what do you mean? What the staff member should have said was "I'm sorry we ran out of boba". We found out that's what she meant when someone else asked a question about their drinks. read more

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Wonderful food!!!!! This is amazing! 5 star. I love the popcorn chicken and the yam balls!!

Craving J&G popcorn chicken. Had to make a pit stop while we were here. Ordered our favorite teas too.