On a recent trip to LA, my friends and I stopped by DTLA's Grand Central Market for dinner. Of all the restaurants, fried chicken was calling my name and thankfully Lucky Bird was there. Food came out fresh and made-to-order. Now, when I am saying "fresh" and "made-to-order", I mean incredibly hot, crunchy, juicy, and delicious. For what feels like a little, unsuspecting chicken shop....their food blew me away. This was fried perfection, and I could only wish I had a location out here in Phoenix, Arizona, because I want more badly!! The service was incredibly fast, friendly, and even gracious which I feel like I don't see very much. I look forward to my next visit to LA, because I will be getting Lucky Bird again. read more

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How can a bird be deemed a lucky bird when you get to eat it. Lol. If you would like to know more then stay and read this review. Let's dive in. Lucky Bird is a popular fried chicken spot in Los Angeles' Grand Central Market, it's known for its citrus-brined chicken with a light, crispy crust, served in sandwiches, tenders, and buckets. Their food and drink menu was modest. They have a counter seat for dine-in customers. I got the Honey Sammie sandwich ($16) . And it was thick, tasty and warm. I liked it. Staff were affable and attentive. Prices are a bit pricey. Overall, it's a decent place to get a good chicken sandwich. read more

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Delivery: Uber eats So I had this huge craving for fried chicken today. Not chicken nuggets, tenders or wings... just some regular pieces of chicken. I found Lucky Bird on Uber eats and it was close by (which is a must to keep the chicken crunchy). It arrived pretty quick. I got the 2 pieces of chicken with a bunch of their homemade sauces: habanero honey, buttermilk ranch and the paprika aioli that came with the potato jojos. Unfortunately the fried chicken was just over fried, but the sauces saved it. The skin was to the point where it almost tasted/looked burnt, but I dipped it in the honey and I got a little bit of my crunchy fix. The chicken inside was juicy. It came with a drumstick and a breast. All in all I was satisfied and enjoyed dipping the chicken inside all the sauces. The sauces themselves were excellent. The honey definitely has a kick.. I would love to out that in a cornbread. The ranch tasted very fresh. The paprika flavor in the aioli stood out more with the chicken than the potatoes. With the potatoes I feel like the paprika gets drowned out for some reason. The jojo potatoes are cut pretty big.. not my style, but my toddler enjoyed them. read more

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Gray fried chicken spot! The chicken sandwich was delicious, Very juicy. The aïoli was gray. The buttermilk buns also are a nice touch. I do feel like the seasoning could use a little more kick to it. since a lot of the flavor relies on the sauce and the chicken breast is so juicy It is kind of a wet sandwich. Definitely worth checking out read more

Lucky Bird - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Located inside the charming Grand Central market, you'll find the best chicken sandwich I've ever had in my entire life. Lucky Bird features an assortment of chicken, but the Hot honey Sammy with pickled jalapeños, cheese and a buttermilk herb chicken breast is truly one of the best bites you'll ever put in your mouth. We were in LA for four nights and went back twice! Highly recommend this stop! read more

Lucky Bird - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ok, for real: Lucky Bird has some of the best fried chicken I've ever tasted. It's perfectly cooked; the skin is crunchy and full of flavor; and it's served hot and fresh. Delicious. I had the Chicken Sammie with coleslaw added and a side of mac salad. Everything was outstanding. The mac salad is a cold noodle dish, if you didn't know. Some foreigners were clearly confused by it. But it's a Hawaiian-style side. They use rotini noodles instead of macaroni though. My husband had the chicken and waffles and were raving about them. Like the skin just melted off, that's how tender it was. They also have beer, including a canned beer that's only $5! Service was fast and the women working the counter were all great. One girl, in particular, was super helpful and gave us water cups and just was very communicative. We were also lucky enough to snag seats at the counter, but they do fill up fast. There's only maybe 10 stools. Super busy on the weekends because they're in Grand Central Market, but worth it IMO. read more

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Lucky Bird wasn't originally at the top of my list at Grand Central Market, but someone in our group suggested it because there was seating available--and I'm glad we gave it a chance. It ended up being very good. We ordered a chicken sandwich and two orders of the chicken tenders. The tenders were excellent--there's something about them that's different from what you usually get at most places, though I can't quite put my finger on what it is. They were definitely the standout for me. The woman taking orders and managing food pickup, waters, etc. was very friendly, but she clearly had a lot going on. Service was on the slower side, so this isn't the place to go if you're in a rush. The price point feels a bit high for what you get, but at least the food delivered. There are a few barstools if you want to eat there, though it seemed like most people were ordering to go. Overall, better than expected and worth trying if you're already at Grand Central Market. read more

Lucky Bird - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Service is a 5! They were very nice!! But the chicken was a tad bit salty. I only ordered the Thigh and Breast. In their area, they have a cute little counter area to sit in. read more

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I have been to Lucky Bird two times and tried their chicken strips and sammie, both are a great portion and freshly made. I recommend buying extra dipping sauce when ordering tenders. Service at the counter is just ok, they could be more attentive when only 1 customer is waiting to order. Counter and seating are clean. Overall, very good food. read more

Lucky Bird - Chicken Sammie - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered the Hot Honey Sammie and Potato Wedges, Key Points: Wasn't a big fan of their sauces Seating can be tough Oily and Messy Sandwich The Hot Honey Sammie overall was a good sandwich, it was just very oily and messy so make sure to grab extra napkins. The actual chicken patty was a good size, but it lacked spice. The Potato Wedges were good, nice and hot, I still prefer regular fries but these were a good try still. I ordered honey mustard and it comes with their own sauce as well, neither of the sauces were good. Food comes out quick, and the staff is friendly. The Grand Central Market can have tough seating depending when you come, the ambiance is super casual and busy. read more

Lucky Bird - Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Some of the best fried chicken in the city, I loved the fried chicken and I absolutely loved the hot honey chicken sandwich. Fresh chicken, seasoned and fried absolutely perfectly and all the accompaniments made it the perfect sandwich. Crispy yet so juicy. The service was great too. Definitely recommend this place for lunch if you are in the area. They also have great sauces on the side. read more

Lucky Bird is one of my frequent choices if I'm looking for a relatively quick meal while at Grand Central Market. The ordering process if straightforward, and there is some counter seating available. You can also order beer on draft. I've only gotten the chicken tenders, and they provide a solid and filling meal. Each tender is sizable with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt, and they come freshly fried with a crunchy exterior. The chicken tenders come with your choice of dipping sauce, and their version of a salsa verde is a great accompaniment. read more

Always a great time at grand central but darn this place is getting more and more expensive. Dine LA had a special with the sandwich's and a side. Good thing, without the deal I could only get the sandwich. Jojo are huge. I literally got filled just eating those. I had to bite the sandwich and it did not disappoint. Could be a little fresher but still good. In total, without card (3.5% fee) it was $16.46. The service was solid. Food came out right away. There was plenty of space to eat my food there but decided to eat elsewhere. Solid experience read more

Lucky Bird - Chicken Sandwich jojo - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wow! The hot honey sammie is amazing! Loved every bite--excellent flavor and different kind of crunchy breading on the chicken than I expected, soft bread, perfect amount of sauce and spice, really well made. Got the jojos on the side and didn't expect the pieces to be so big! Whatever sauce came with it was fire and I absolutely can't wait to get this place again so I can try different sides. Great service too! read more

Lucky Bird - Hot honey sammie - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Unlucky for the bird, but very lucky for us - excellent chicken tenders. Love that they use Mary's Free Range, Organic Chicken! Ingredients are local and food is all made from scratch. This place is doing things right and it shows in the taste. You get 3 large tenders and dipping sauce - we liked the buttermilk ranch sauce. Not too heavy on the batter. Good crunch. Truly tasty. read more

Came here during a trip to LA. Ordered the 3 chicken tender dish with habanero honey. The chicken was perfectly crisp yet moist inside, and the dip was quite spicy. I felt that it was a good combination. They have some seats and offer you water in a cup, which is a rare find here at the market (all other places I visited sold bottled water). Service was friendly and fast (took just 5 minutes for the chicken). read more

Lucky Bird - Tenders - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Grand Central Market is full of such amazing food and Lucky Bird fits right in with the best of them. My wife and I tried Lucky Bird on Monday afternoon for the first time and we both left with full stomachs and smiles on our stupid faces. The menu here isn't huge but it really doesn't need to be. It offers fried chicken, chicken strips, and chicken sandwiches.....so what else do you need out of a fried chicken joint? Nothing! Well, sides but they have you covered with those too. I ended up ordering the "hot honey Sammie" which is a pretty good size chicken sandwiches covered in a hot honey sauce. On the side we split some macaroni and cheese and some JoJos (which is what they call giant potato wedges). The chicken sandwiches covered was absolutely phenomenal from the juiciness of the chicken to the flavour of the hot honey, absolutely top notch chicken sandwich. The Jojo's were very good as well, basically just being fried chunks of potatoes. The only part of the meal that wasn't a homerun was the macaroni and cheese, which was kind of just bland and mediocre. Overall, Lucky Bird is definitely the king of fried chicken in the Grand Central Market and was definitely a meal I enjoyed. Even with the "meh" of the macaroni and cheese, I really enjoyed the meal and will absolutely be coming back again. read more

Lucky Bird - Hot Honey Sammie and Macaroni and Cheese. - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I genuinely believe these are the best chicken fingers I've ever had. I first tried Lucky Bird at the LA Times Food bowl and was so blown away, which meant I needed to actually visit their location and try everything fresh. The chicken tenders have the most perfect crispy crunchy breading, and the flaky salt on top is what makes these so spectacular. They are served right from the fryer, meaning they are hot and fresh! I ordered mine with some sort of creamy salsa verde which was delicious, but they had a bunch of other sauce options as well. The cheddar jalapeño biscuits with honey butter are also 10/10!! Lucky Bird is located inside the Grand Central Market -- a bustling food hall with a variety of options to eat and drink. They don't have a ton of dedicated seating because of this, but we were able to grab some barstools at their counter. You order at the register and then the food comes out when ready, which we found to be pretty fast! read more

Lucky Bird - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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FOOD: got the 3-pc chicken tenders, which came with your choice of different dipping sauces. Went with the classic ranch buttermilk dressing. Chicken was fresh hot, tender on the inside, crispy and light on the outside. Would've been nice if the meal came with some French fries, unfortunately it didn't. Most of their sides are purchased separately so be warned to spend some $$$$. PRICE: Expensive! Everything is a bit pricey. Paid a steep $19.32 for the tenders only and dipping sauce (includes tax and additional 3.5% charge when paying with a credit card). If you want additional sauce, you gotta pay extra. I just couldn't justify paying almost $20 for chicken tenders. Still, was curious to try their chicken and I did. read more

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At the register we were immediately greeted with a warm smile. I got the chicken sando & wedges. Lady said it would come out in 5 minutes, and that's exactly what happened. Super quick turnaround! The sandwich was crispy as hell with a salty, slightly zesty crunch. Bun, lettuce, and sauce were simple but well executed to complement the fried chicken. But those wedges....THOSE WEDGES!!!! At first I thought, how much for 5 measly wedges!?! But don't think of it that way! It's like a full potato cut into 5 thick ass pieces. Super filling, and the taste brought me back to Shakey's wedges 25+ years ago when they used to serve them with the fried chicken on a pizza platter. They were lightly battered but somehow still crispy, and the salt flakes are the perfect touch. It's the perfect meal! And the timeliness was definitely appreciated since I was with the kiddos. We'll be back! Thanks for the wonderful experience! read more

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I don't know maybe I ordered the wrong thing but I paid 25 dollars for an 8 piece of the nastiest fried chicken I have ever tasted. Over salted, with a slight smell that suggested the chicken wasn't fresh with a batter that was over saturated in oil that wasn't hot enough while cooked. Good is too expensive these days for this. read more

We ordered a 2 piece- one thigh and one breast. They said it could be 7 minutes to get my order, but it was ready in half that time. My son devoured it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was the right amount of crispy and flaky. There are so many choices in the central market, when I go back I'd try more items from lucky bird. read more

Lucky Bird - 2 piece- couldn't help but drive in before I got a picture - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First...the name is hilarious. No bird would call it LUCKY. But if you're hungry for a delicious fried bird sammie - you will most def call yourself lucky to eat here. The sides were delicious too. read more

Lucky Bird has one of THE BEST fried chicken sandwiches you can get! The chicken is juicy and it's served on a delish brioche bun. I like the mac-n-cheese and the biscuits as well. The staff is very nice as well! read more

Lucky Bird - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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3.5 stars, but rounded up because they were nice. I got the hot honey chicken sandwich, and it was slightly undercooked, but edible. The sandwich is on the smaller side than what I'm used to. Flavor was okay. My friend got the chicken tenders and it was cooked perfectly - juicy and tender. You also get three huge pieces and it's the same cost as the sandwich so this is way worth it. We also shared the potato wedges which were nothing to brag about but it complemented the meal. The waitress was super nice and offered us water without us asking. read more

Lucky Bird - hot honey Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been to GCM countless times and I was in the mood for something new. Decided to give Lucky Bird a shot and was not disappointed. I got their HOT HONEY SAMMIE that is a chicken breast, dipped in hot honey sauce, pickled jalapeños, cheese and buttermilk herb served on a milk bun. Chicken was EXTREMELY juicy with a nice crunch. Definitely surpassed my expectations. read more

Lucky Bird - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Got the chicken strips and jojos. The chicken strips were good and crispy without being dry. Seasoned well and quite tasty. I forgot which dipping sauce I got (it was the top selection on the list), but it too was great. Definitely try these. The jojos were decent, just wish there was a little more for the money, Shrinkflation is real (and that's seemingly everywhere). read more

Best fried chicken we've ever had! Everything here is fresh and the chicken was nice and juicy. Sauces are great. My fav was the spicy honey with ranch coming in second. You gotta try this place! read more

I can't say enough good things about Lucky Bird's Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich! The perfect balance of sweet and spicy with a crispy, juicy chicken fillet that's cooked to perfection. The honey glaze has just the right amount of heat, creating an explosion of flavor with every bite. The sandwich is generously portioned and packed with freshness, from the crisp pickles to the soft, buttery bun. It's one of those meals you crave again and again. If you're a fan of bold flavors and top-notch quality, this is a must-try! Absolutely delicious! Finally, the service was impeccable. It's hard to find free water at any of these types of establishments. Lucky Bird's employee at the time was generous enough to refill our water bottles for us. read more

Lucky Bird - Hot honey sammi - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very mid food. Nothing spectacular but also not bad. I got the hot honey chicken sandwich which was very moist and looked like a generous helping. The problem was it was just flavorless and lacked good mix of ingredients. I wanted to like it but it was just not there. Service was good. The lady who is the server is solid and goes an extra mile to give good service. Ambiance was good given its grand central market. But like I said food is just okay. read more

A good friend took me to this place for lunch and I must say, it deserves its spot in grand central. It is a nice change from all these new trendy Nashville fried chicken places and does it's job at keeping it simple, clean, and tasty. While only 3 tenders, the quantity and quality you get is exceptional. The tenders are breaded nicely while the chicken is tender and very soft. However, the Mac is nothing special. Don't get me wrong, the Mac is definitely good but nothing out of the ordinary. Finally, I must say, the sauces were fairly good. I am very specific about what I like in my sauces so It would be best if I didn't give my opinion on them. However, that have a good amount to choose from so I definitely recommend trying a handful of them during your meal. 4/5 stars read more

Lucky Bird - 3 piece tenders side of mac, and the following sauces from left to right: Honey mustard, honey butter, habanero honey, paprika aioli - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best chicken strips I've had in my life. Big, juicy, crispy, flavorful. Perfect.

Came back and was told to try their 3 piece white meat tenders and they were MUCH BETTER than the dark meat chicken sandwich. Crunchy but not too much batter, the portion was generous. Wish they offered "Nashville Hot Chicken" as Grand Central really need one of these places. Comes with one sauce and we got the buttermilk ranch. read more

Ambiance: the fried chicken place is located in GCM, near the spring entrance Service: very fast, and it took less than ten minutes from ordering to receiving the food Food: simple menu items, combinations of fried chicken CHICKEN SAMMIE - **** chicken breast, butter lettuce, pickles, smoked paprika aioli served on a milk bun, one of the best chicken sandwiches in the area, so crunchy outside and juicy inside, recommend Price: moderate portions and decent quality, about $15 for a fulfilling meal read more

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Fantastic staff! I loved how they were working calmly and so hard during the busy lunch hour. I ordered the 3 piece wings sweet and spicy style, they were delicious. They were a little spicy for my spice level but they were still really good. I loved the Mac n cheese it was creamy and I could taste the different cheeses within. I also ordered the banana pudding it was good, not sure if they added a little Greek yogurt to it . My taste buds were picking it up with each bite, it was still really good. read more

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Well it was our first time there for me and my nephew.Best chicken waffles ,I ever had.Also the girl working there kind of cute and so attentive.The chicken on the waffles were so tender better than any other chicken tenders that,I had ever eaten before.Also easy to cut with the plastic knife and easy to get with the plastic fork as well.Even,I took so for Mom and she confused them yesterday with KFC thinking that KFC had them as well.I told mom that's a different restaurant even better than chick filet.I'll go again there when,I get the chance. read more

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I was in dtLA for the Apple Store and decided to go check out Grand Central Market. Walked around and decided on Lucky Bird. Placed my order for the chicken waffle and went looking for iced coffee. They were out of drumsticks for my "all dark" so i would get a breast as my other piece, i was told politely. I expected the moistness of the thigh and was pleasantly surprised that the breast was too. The waffle was a bit squashed under the chicken but it was a good flavor. I wished I had gotten hot sauce for the chicken as it needed a touch more spice for my taste but otherwise was good choice. Juice bar next door was open so i had agua fresca. Its pretty loud in the whole place and nice for people watching. read more

Lucky Bird - Chicken and Waffle - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wanted to try Lucky Bird for a while, and last night was the night. I was in DTLA and it was no brainer. Lucky Bird is close to the Broadway entrance. It has a counter, no line when I as there. We each got an original sammie, with fried chicken and pickles. Great size, big, tasty, jucy meat, crunchy texture around. Delicious and I'd recommend it. Pricey for $13, though! The sides we picked there were on the small side, potatoes wedges -good (the aioli sauce that comes with is great), but just 4 of them, big, but still... and mac and cheese, which was a let down for me, shells, decent, but I expect something more decadent, gooey with more flavor! Pricey for what they are, once again! They do have beer on tap! Not a huge selection, but decent, an IPA, a Mexican lager and a Pilsner. We got the lager, it was just OK. Service- food comes out slow, but it was hot. I had to ask for every little thing (like another fork for food for 2 customers?), people working here could be a tad more attentive. Tip! They have water in the jug, so ask for it, they won't offer it! We ate outside so it was nice. Good food, but pricey. Would I repeat? Not so sure, considering all the above and the competition in the area. But glad we tried it! read more

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Feeling short on luck for this one. Was happy to try, maybe retry the chicken sando for Dine LA $15 lunch special. We ordered the hot honey, with JoJo potatoes and a side of Biscuits. Tried to order an IPA but they were out. Happens. We sat down and the cashier said they were out of biscuits. Ouch. happens, but should it? No problem, just refund the ca$h then. The potato wedges were Yuge! hot, well seasoned and slightly flaccid The sauce it came with was money. Onto the Chicken Sammy. Its a sad report. The texture was very rubbery. I couldn't tell if it was slightly underdone or what. My buddy said he thought it was frozen, I'm not suggesting that. It just want a plump juicy breast with good chew. Its counter service, with diner style seats and a long bar that holds a dozen or so. The cashier was nice and offered us some water which was appreciated. Not sure what happened with that bird tho. read more

Lucky Bird - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Lucky Bird is a hot chicken stall amongst a ton of other special joints in LA Central Market. It feels hard to go here and choose Lucky Bird over the other options. It's good. But it's not an all-timer. Strips are big and juicy. read more