As advertised. Not your traditional Korean fried chicken, Korean fried chicken spot. Founded by a…read moreformer movie director who happens to cook all the chicken himself. The dishes are all served with a mix of fruit to get that balance of sweet and umami. The sauces are something I haven't had in Korean fried chicken. Definitely should try it out atleast once.

This place has certainly changed since I last visited. Here's the general flow of things:…read more 1) Wait to be seated by the owner (may take some time if he is busy cooking, you'll have to wait for him as he doesn't have any other staff) 2) Once he points you to a table, have a seat (if there are leftover dirty dishes from the previous party that haven't been cleared, that's normal; hopefully he comes to move them out of the way quickly for you and gives the table a wipe-down) 3) Speak your order clearly (don't expect the owner to give you much acknowledgement once he has your order, he might just nod and walk away). If you want a soda, it's self-service. The vibe of the restaurant is just OK; you have a lot of people looking around (either at their tables or at the door for take-out) either wondering what to do or where the owner is so they can be helped. Lot of TVs on with kpop MVs or sports playing (but no volume); nothing special there. 4) Chicken should only take about 20-30 min, he'll bring it out soon enough and it'll be hot from the kitchen. The fruit is a little...different, but kind of works with the dish and cuts through the grease a bit. Unfortunately, no radish like your usual Korean fried-chicken place would offer. 5) After you've finished eating, wait for him to come over and assist you with the check (again, you'll have to wait till he's done with other tasks so he can help you in-between his workload) The chicken used to be worth the wait, and the owner used to have a little more courtesy for his customers. After my most recent visit, I can no longer say so. The chicken comes out faster but is no longer as crispy, and the sauce isn't doing it any favors anymore. And the owner's attitude made our whole visit unenjoyable; gave off the feeling like he felt he was doing us a favor by letting us eat there, and seemed annoyed at any questions we asked (and then was very unavailable most of the time). I understand he does this alone, and he has more tables now than when I last was here (4-6 now instead of 2). But if you can't handle the work load alone then downsize or get some part-time help, or at least be a little more humble with your attitude. I was originally very excited to recommend this place to my friends and took them here to eat, but by the end I was a little embarrassed at the service we received. Don't get me wrong, we're not strangers to the usual "Asian service" where you kind of get the first-gen treatment and don't expect please/thank yous with your meals...but this was really something else, and the quality of the meal couldn't even make up for it anyway. Sorry to say it was unacceptable to us; as visitors from out-of-town we used to look forward to making this one of our stops, but we won't be returning. A good meal/service can make someone's day, and the same could be said for the opposite. Good luck to anyone who might catch him on maybe a better day.

I saw Happies Hand Made all over social media, so I made a note to check it out next time I'm…read morecraving fried chicken. Happies is located in Arts District and I came here on a Sunday dinner and didn't have any problems with parking. But, I can see how it might be hard to find if you come during peak hours. The restaurant was pretty empty. First thing I noticed was that there were tons of employees but no one really said anything. Since there was no one ordering, they were all standing around. You can just order at the kiosk but I wanted to ask a few questions but was kind of left to fend for myself. I ended up ordering the chicken tenders and chicken tenders with salad. I thought the restaurant ambience was nice. And after waiting for about 10 minutes, my order came out. They gave me extra sauce but again no explanation on why the extra sauce was provided. As for the food, I thought the chicken was kind of bland. I expected some Sichuan style but hardly any spice on the chicken. Once of the sauces was a Sichuan chili crisp, which gave the chicken more taste. Maybe the chicken was bland because I was supposed to dip it in the sauces? Aside from that, the other sauces were average (ranch and sweet/sour sauce). The salad was definitely a huge miss. They didn't dress the salad properly and only put dressing on top, so I just got a bunch of romaine lettuce at the end. The best part of my meal was the fries, which was crispy and fresh. Also, the fries were pretty generous. I think that the food was just average. Probably will not come back here but glad I came to check out what the hype was about.

I enjoyed the flavor here. The salad, and the fries were my favorite. The chicken had a really good…read morecrunch and flavor as well. I was hoping to return to them, but it looks like they are temporary closed.

Great food - friendly staff - Not great on the atmosphere /…read morebut Still great place. Also great prices. Highly recommend.

I guess I'm just not a fried chicken person…read more My 3 yrs old asked for chicken nuggets for dinner. So I found this place. Ordered online - the chicken nuggets, fries and the small bird. The men working were nice and friendly. Got my food and brought it home. The chicken nuggets were decent, the fries had spices on it so my daughter was not a fan. The fried chicken itself was kinda oily and had a lot of breading - the wing and leg were okay but the thigh and breast was super greasy! Honestly gave me a stomachache after. Not a fan but for those who like fried chicken, guess its good!

A short walk to The Wiltern. Great place, a little hidden for a quick meal. Greeted quickly, seated…read moreimmediately. Ordering and payment are done through the table side tablet. No drinks on the app which was frustrating. Cheese balks were the surprise. Savory with a bit of sweetness, excellent cheese pull. Chicken was good sized, crunchy, and well flavored.

Stopped here for a quick bite to eat after attending an event at the Regency Theatres upstairs…read more There is a parking lot with plenty of spaces and you can validate for free/reduced parking fees. There are a lot of different options on the menu, which was a bit overwhelming for my first time, but we decided on getting a half order of their classic boneless chicken in the signature Pelicana sauce, which was a delicious choice. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy, and the sauce was a great blend of heat, sweetness, and garlic. Everything was ordered on a tablet that is at each table, and there was one staff member assisting the whole restaurant when I visited on a Sunday afternoon; she was kind, helpful, and provided great service. I also ordered the Peli Shaken Fries which had a nice sweet and savory flavor that complemented the chicken well. The Kimchi Fried Rice was warm, cheesy, but ultimately a little salty for my taste. Overall, the space has a modern and cozy feel, and I can see this being a good spot to grab some drinks and food with friends.

Amazing healthy delicious chicken ever!!!! It is for real. Wellmade chicken the top of the LA, I…read morebet. I love side dishes too. To dine in, it is hot with smoke. So it is good for togo. There are small parking space. Service is very fast. Reasonable price!!

I had heard so many good things about Pollo a la Brasa, so I finally decided to give it a try…read moretoday. Starting with the positives: the food is delicious. I ordered the quarter chicken with rice and salad, and I was really impressed with the portion sizes. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and gave me the kind of authentic Latin food vibes that I love. The sauce was definitely the highlight for me--it was so good that I found myself adding it to every bite. The prices are also fantastic. For the quality and quantity of food you get, this place is truly a gem. That said, there were a couple of downsides. The restaurant itself is very small, with limited seating available. The customer service also wasn't the best during my visit. Since the dining area was completely full when we arrived, we decided to place our order to go. While we were waiting for our food, a table opened up, so we asked if we could sit down and eat there instead. We were told that because we had ordered our food to go, we were not allowed to sit in the restaurant. I found that a bit disappointing, especially since we had already paid for the same food as everyone else dining in. Overall, the food was excellent and definitely the reason I would come back. If I'm in the area and craving their chicken, I'd absolutely return--just with different expectations regarding the seating situation and service.

Chicken: 10/10 Mac & Cheese: 10/10…read moreShawna: 11/10 (our server) Pie: couldn't finish cause was too full/10

Tried Gus's for the 1st time today and I'll definitely be coming back. I ordered a chicken thigh à…read morela cartel Mac n cheese and tried the baked beans. The chicken is super fresh seasoned well and fried to perfection. Eric our server was extremely nice and took great care of us. Easy street non permitted parking The souvenir cup was a fun bonus :)

I tried the chicken sandwich at Le Coupe, and I have to say... it was a pleasant surprise. The…read moreflavors are unique and unlike any other chicken sandwich I've had before. The combination of the crispy chicken and coleslaw works perfectly together and gives the sandwich a flavor all its own. This is definitely a must-try! Just make sure you have some extra napkins because it gets messy--but that's part of the experience. I saw a review comparing it to the Popeyes chicken sandwich, but honestly, Le Coupe stands in a category of its own. This sandwich has its own personality and flavor that makes it worth trying. The only downside is the parking situation. It can be a little challenging, but with a little patience, you should be able to find a spot. Overall, a very tasty sandwich and definitely worth the visit!

Says Le Coupe is known for their "enormous chicken sandwiches and addictive corn ribs" and ima have…read moreto wholeheartedly agree with that. Corn Ribs were what caught our attention and ended up being the star of the show for us. There's truly nothing like it, the flavor is bomb. Gotta be the best juiciest crispiest biggest chicken sandwich + tendies I ever had. Habanero ranch was delicious! Mac & potato salad really really good. I really love potato salad this was a really good potato salad just a perfect ratio of everything yummy potato egg mayo And they had black cherry soda like are you kidding, can't get better than that

Food and service was great will be coming back soon. The burrito was so good I would let my friend…read moreknow to get it.

Excellent meal very tasty chicken, salad and other side orders. Recommend to anyone in the UCLA…read moreCommunity