Delicious Korean Fried Chicken and Tteok-bokki. Very flavorful, so many different options to choose from which is always a good sign. Service was good, maybe not as attentive as it was almost closing time within the last 2 hours, but still attentive if you needed anything. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very spacious , and plenty of seating so there is no worry about that, and in a good plaza.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pelicana Chicken - tteokbokki , HALF Crispy Fried Chicken with sauce - Chicken Wings Near Me - Artesia, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Practical casual place to meet up with a group especially since one can order individually and not have to awkwardly split the bill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Yummy K food offerings like Korean fried chicken with different sauces and cheesy dukbokki (rice cakes). The owners and servers are really nice too. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Chicken with dip - Chicken Wings Near Me - Artesia, California

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I freaking love this place! the chicken is supper good and even if you don't like fried chicken you will def like it. Service is awesome and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is alright[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but I 1,000% recommend this place to try! read more

We got here right when it opened and service was super quick, attentive, and friendly! We got the truffle fries and fried cheese balls. The truffle fries were yummy but we wished the flavor was stronger or included some parmesan. The fried cheese ball was super yummy! We also got the chicken gangjung which came with a yummy sauce and tteokbokki. Lastly, we got the 9pc bone in chicken wings with garlic sauce. Everything was yummy and I am glad I tried a new korean fried chicken spot! read more

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Serving Korean style fried chicken with a variety of sauces to smother or dip in. Got a half and half tray of crispy original and original sauce (spicy sweet). Shredded cabbage and diced pickle radish cubes to accompany them. Also got the milk cheese powdered French fries - something sweet and savory at the same time partnered well with the chicken. We also tried the creamy pasta- a version of carbonara with lots of bacon pieces . Very busy lady was serving and cooking, she was quite pleasant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Minimal functional multiple tables, high chairs available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's semi self serve as far as fountain drinks and take out boxes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good for meeting up with friends or a casual meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lunch specials for $13 or so was advertised (chicken, side of fries and fountain drink. read more

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Solid spot for Korean fried chicken. We got the wings half garlic and half signature sauce and both were good, the sauce nicely coated the fried batter and didn't make it too soggy. I would definitely pass on the kimchi fried rice, it was quite oily and didn't have enough flavor. It was a good dish to have with the fried chicken as a palate cleanser, though I would've opted for another dish. read more

Pelicana Chicken - garlic & signature wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Artesia, California

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This place is so good! The fried chicken is everything you want - fresh (never frozen!), super crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside, and packed with flavor. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu! read more

Pelicana Chicken - Crispy Wings with Signature Sauce - Chicken Wings Near Me - Artesia, California

Plenty of flavored chicken selection with other menu options. Chicken is made to order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating and server is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Chicken came with pickled radish. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Truffle fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Artesia, California

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My favorite thing about Pelicana is that they offer a crispy option for wings in addition to their original style of wings. Their crispy wings are advertised to have "a double layer of crispy batter featuring both wet and dry coatings for maximum crispiness" which couldn't be more accurate! The wings were very crispy and still juicy on the inside. Their honey soy is my favorite flavor so far for wings. I also really enjoy their shaken fries, the cheese powder is just so good! I thought I would like the cheese flavored chicken wings (which uses the same powder as the shaken fries) but it was just a bit too dry for my liking. I'll stick to wet sauces when it comes to their chicken. read more

I love this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the outside it looks super dark inside cause it's almost like a bar setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can sit down or take out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They offer drinks and lots of fried chicken! My bfs first time trying Korean wings and it's his number one now. Something about Korean wings it's always perfectly crunchy and super seasoned! We got a side of potato fries which were super crunchy and not heavy! Side of cabbage slaw came out first, complimentary. For chicken we went with super crispy, half original wet sauce, and half garlic. The garlic was so good but a bit too overpowering sauce. Which there were less sauce and more garlic wholes. The original sauce was a spiced similar to buffalo but very light and Korean twist. Only one worker at the time we came wasn't busy but lots of online pick ups. read more

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After watching the Netflix show, Single's Inferno and seeing them eat fried chicken, my husband and I were seriously craving Korean fried chicken! Luckily Pelicana is nearby and it 100% hit the spot. We ordered the crispy fried wings with the double layer of batter m. Highly recommend this option if you love extra crispiness! Their signature sauce is still my go to read more

Pelicana Chicken - signature sauce - Chicken Wings Near Me - Artesia, California

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Honey soy Wings are my absolute favorite here -- they're crispy, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweet and savory. The tteokbokki is also really good, super comforting and tasty. Always happy with my order from this place! read more

Pelicana Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Artesia, California

I've been to the location of Pelicana in Buena Park and really enjoyed that so I was excited to come to this location! My husband and I ordered the boneless half chicken in the signature flavor. The chicken itself is perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside; in all honesty, I don't know if I had a fried chicken place get this ratio as great as Pelicana does. The flavors of the signature sauce are really good as well. My only complaint is that I wish that they had a flavor that had some spice but was not as spicy as their spicy flavors; I've had the spicy flavors before and that was too spicy for my enjoyment, however, I wish that signature flavor had some kick to it. Overall, it is still super enjoyable and this location is consistent with the Buena Park location. I came here on a Friday for dinner and there was no wait which I really appreciated. There was plenty of seating and we were told we can sit at any available table. The ambiance is pretty casual and would cater well to K-pop fans because they were playing K-pop music videos on their TVs. The server here was polite, but a bit slow. The store is located in a plaza with a decent amount of parking. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Menu - Chicken Wings Near Me - Artesia, California

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We love ordering from Pelicana. The chicken is always crispy and the radish side complements the flavor. You just can't go wrong! I am not particular to the cheese fries they have. It's either that or plain fries, which I think they could expand a bit more of the flavoring. read more

Chicken is tasty, hot, and large portions. I will return for my second round later this month.

Some of the best boneless wings I've had. The honey soy glaze was very light in a good way, not super thick. Chicken was crispy and juicy. read more

Pelicana Chicken - HALF Crispy Fried Boneless with Sauce - Chicken Wings Near Me - Artesia, California

The juiciest chicken in town still dreaming about my chicken order. I have tried the cheese flavor, signature, garlic, and honey soy. All delicious flavors but my ranking would be: 1. Garlic 2. Honey soy 3. Signature 4. Cheese 10/10 for juicy flavorful chicken, quick takeout order (was ready in 15 min) , and amazing & friendly customer service. Whether you have takeout or eat in the restaurant, the chicken is always fresh. 100% coming back for more. read more

Just did an online order for pick up that went through DoorDash. Got their buy 1, get 1 free offer. Chicken was good and super spicy, too spicy for my mouth and I'm a spicy eater. As I picked up my 3rd piece of wing, there was a long piece of hair that I pulled out from it. Literally lost my appetite. Chicken is moist and juicy but super disappointed as this was my VERY FIRST ORDER. read more

Very friendly service. Got the signature and garlic wings; both good but thought the signature was better and more balanced. Great crunch for saucy wings. read more

This place is really good for KFC. The sauce seemed brushed on then tossed, so it's a little on the dryer side, which I don't mind. I would definitely return! read more

I was incredibly impressed with this place. The tteokbokki tastes just like the ones I grew up eating in Korea. It has the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and depth, and it instantly brought back memories. The cheese balls are my daughter's absolute favorite. The cheese inside stretches like crazy in the best way possible, and the flavor is spot-on. They're a must-try snack, especially for kids. I also tried the kimchi fried rice, and it completely exceeded my expectations--especially coming from a chicken place. It's packed with flavor and has that authentic Korean wok taste you usually only get at real Korean restaurants. And of course, the chicken was a huge hit. Even our family visiting from Korea said it tasted better than many places back home, which says a lot! Overall, everything we ordered was delicious, comforting, and full of authentic Korean flavors. Highly recommend! read more

I wasn't really planning on writing a review of this because I didn't think ordering a side of Peli cheese balls would have been enough for a shop that specializes in Korean Fried Chicken. But if the service and cheese balls are any indication of how good their chicken really is, I'm definitely down to try! As soon as I came in, an employee greeted me and offered to help even though he was bussing the tables. Since it was mostly empty inside, he stopped what he was doing and took my order. I had a Fivestars reward for cheese balls, which I've always wanted to try because one of my Yelp friends raved about them, and I've been trying to avoid fried chicken until I can get my health numbers back in the right direction. I don't know if that employee was new to Fivestars, but he needed help from a female co-worker, perhaps the manager on duty at the time. She was quite pleasant too in ringing me up, and they both made the overall atmosphere pretty welcoming that if I had ordered a full chicken dinner, I would have loved to dine inside. Since I had a jam-packed day that day, I took the cheese balls to go. I was also offered a cup of water even though I never asked for one. Now that's service! The wait was between 5 and 10 minutes for the cheese balls, which was a little longer than I expected, so I definitely appreciated the complimentary cup of water. I also immersed myself in the scenery, which looked to be Korean-themed with KPOP music playing inside. The cheese balls weren't as good as what my Yelp friend(s) made it out to be, but that's because I was expecting something a little different. I was expecting something like liquid gold oozing out of each ball with every bite I took, but what I actually got was a mochi-like texture inside. It was still good, but at $9 for just five is a bit pricey. I would have given 4 stars just because of that price point, but with how great service was, I decided to bump my rating up to 5 stars. Next time I'm craving a cheat meal, I'm definitely going to consider this chicken shop at City Plaza on the southwest corner of South and Pioneer. Hopefully Fivestars will give me a nice deal sooner rather than later! read more

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This was my first time at this Pelicana location and we really enjoyed it! I've also been to the Buena Park location, which we also enjoyed so I'm happy this place is consistently good (so far). We came with a group of 13 on a Tuesday night and we were able to put tables together so we could all sit together. It was mostly one employee working the dining area and she was so nice and helpful despite our big group coming in not long after another big group. The Korean fried chicken is big, juicy, and crispy. We tried the hot chili, signature, soy, and garlic flavors. We did 18 original and 18 crispy. I do think I would want some dry chicken next time, but I don't think any of the flavors were a dry rub so it would just be plain chicken. I still enjoyed my food though! We also ordered fries and sweet potato fries. I would say pass on the sweet potato fries, they were a little soggy but the regular fries were good. They also have all day happy hour for drinks! Overall, great value in price, tasty food, and good service! I plan on coming back and would recommend pelicana if you're craving Korean fried chicken. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Soy and garlic chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Artesia, California

Yummy boneless chicken and shaken fries. The shaken fries are covered generously in a sweet parmesan powder.

When we walked in around 4 pm, the place was empty but spotless, with the server ready to take our order. She promptly brought out drinks and the salad. Perhaps she was the owner or manager? There are two clean restrooms in the back: one for men and one for women. My only complaint was that the staff didn't check in on us--we had to walk up to them to order more, request multiple water refills, or settle the bill. Service improved when a gentleman clocked in and asked how things were. The chicken was delicious and meatier than the Buena Park location. We ordered French fries, peli cheese balls, corn cheese, crispy fried chicken with honey soy, and crispy banban wings with hot chili. The fries were thin and tasty, served with ranch and ketchup on the side. The cheese balls, five in total, had a thin outer crust with a generous amount of sweet cheese inside. While I wasn't a fan of the sweet cheese in the cheese balls, the corn cheese was better with its non-sweet cheese and sweet corn. All three chicken flavors were fantastic. The hot chili wasn't too spicy but left a pleasant tingle on the lips. They were also generous with the sauces on the chicken. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Menu (1/2) - Chicken Wings Near Me - Artesia, California

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Another successful culinary experience within 3 miles of my house. First thing to note is there are not a lot of tables, so you may need to wait. Also, if you have a back issue like me, bring your seat cushion for the hard chairs. I bring mine everywhere, and always make not if a place has comfortable seating. Now on to the food! This Korean fried chicken place was yummy. We ordered BanBan special- half fried and half sauced whole chicken. For the non-sauced, we ordered the Crispy which is double-fried to add an extra layer of deliciousness. For the sauce, we ended up going with the Signature sauce so we could experience the chicken the original way. The crispy chicken was delightful. Super crispy and crunchy on the outside moist delicious and steaming hot on the inside. Very flavorful. Signature sauce was absolutely delicious, lightly sweet, a tiny bit of spice, and not overwhelming. Sometimes I get saucy chicken and I'm overwhelmed by the amount of gravy or sauce in it. This was not the case it was perfect. We also ordered the cheeseballs because, well, I mean...cheeseballs! Of course I had to order them. I was quite surprised by how good they are. Have you ever had the Korean or Vietnamese sesame balls? It's like a yummy delicious dessert of fried sesame balls with the sesame seeds all over the top and steamy taro or red bean paste in the middle? Well, this was not them. This was a very lightly seasoned ball of goodness, a tiny bit of sesame on the outside, a thin, crusty crunchy bite and the most delicious mozzarella cheese you've ever had in the middle. I don't know what they spiced it with, but the flavor was amazing. Stretchy cheese with a nice crunch that doesn't get all over the place. So damn good. Definitely a return visit is required. read more

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When I feel like treating myself this is my go to spot. My favorite item to order is the cheese buldak! (I think they know what I always get at this point) Also the boneless wings with their signature sauce is bussin along with the cabbage with mayo side and corn cheese. Don't forget to order some soju! That hits the spot. read more

Hands down, one of my husband and I's favorite korean fried chicken place. Parking is a bit competitive since it shares the same plaza as Gerry's Grill and BCD Tofu. We usually park far and walk. Service is so friendly and not too long considering Korean Fried Chicken usually takes a long time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is usually never an issue and they are always open to questions and recommendations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes are chill and almost like sports bar but quieter. They had football on the two tvs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food options with two fire flames or more is definitely spicy. Wouldnt recommend for those who cant handle spice. The cheesy balls are sweet but real good! I upgraded my combo with it. read more

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I just ordered from here for the first time, and it is the best chicken wing place I've ever tried. The batter is perfect--crunchy, yet light. The chicken is so tender and juicy. The original/signature sauce is sweet and not too overwhelming, and the no sauce-free option is nicely seasoned and has a pleasant classic fried chicken texture. read more

Wanted some wings before the game, so we ordered 18 crispy wings with "smoky hot" sauce. The sauce is spicy, smokey, tangy and is perfect over the crispy wing. It's one of my favorite wing sauces. They have several korean staples such as buldak, tteukbokki, and corn cheese as sides. Tteukbokki is rice cake with some spice and heat - the chewiness and heat make this a great, comforting beer food. We wanted more finger food for this meal, so we got their "shaken fries", but this was not a hit for us. It was slightly sweet, but also excessively coated with their cheese powder. We were wishing we had regular fries instead. We got corn cheese, which is simply mozzarella over corn. There was a lot of moisture under the corn - as if they didn't drain the can of corn before they dropped the cheese on top. We did like their "cheese balls" as these were mochi-like donuts that had a cheese filling. It had a nice chew that was sweet, but the cheese gave it a nice savory twist. We took our order to go, so that we could watch the Dodger game at home; however, if you eat in house, we do like to order a pitcher of beer. Beer compliments korean wings perfectly. For our meal, the sides were 2/5, the wings were 4/5. We do come here for the wings, which does make us generally happy. For our experience today, it was basically a 3/5. Eating it in house does make a difference and having beer can further elevate the experience. Enjoy these korean wings in this location in Artesia or their busier location at the Source! read more

Their sauces are very good, love their side dish as well. The staff are friendly and welcoming.

Pelicana has great K fried chicken! I have been to a few different ones but the one in Cerritos is the best. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's small but the service is good and food is great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food 3.5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 3.5/5 The fried chicken here is good, but I definitely prefer bbq chicken over due to the sides. All of the sides are extremely sweet, which is not something I prefer. I got the shaken fries, which were pretty cheesy but sweetened. The cheese balls were also good, but it would have been better if it didn't have sugar in it. The salad given was also sweet. The service was great here. The waiters were very attentive and would always ask if we needed anything. The ambiance is a dark casual place you can watch sports on the tv with your friends late night! read more

Perfect every time! The chicken is always consistently delicious and the workers are very nice. The restaurant has a lot of seating and is quite clean. The menu has a good variety of flavors and chicken to choose from so you're bound to find something that you like. They also play KPOP music videos which is a giant plus. The price is slightly higher than the average chicken place, in my opinion. However, you're definitely paying for the quality and taste. We always stop by when we're in the area and so should you! read more

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This has been my 6th or 7th time going here, and it always tastes so good. I love the boneless chicken! & the customer service was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant! :) read more

Located amongst the many resteraunts in the area, we were happy we spotted it while dining nearby. We visited around 2pm and it was super mellow. We were greeted and immediately brought water once seated. We ordered the crispy half dry chicken wings with signature sauce on the side and half Wet Garlic Wings, with a side of Sweet Potato Fries. Included with the chicken wings, you'll get Pickled Radish and Cabbage Slaw. The crispy chicken wings were so delicious. Happy that we ordered the double battered wings, they were perfectly fried and hot from being cooked to order. I loved the wings without sauce and paying an extra $2 for Signature Sauce (sweet w/slight heat) on the side was not needed. The pickled radishes were so delicious and you can ask for more! The cabbage slaw was an awesome addition as well. The dressing was used to dip my sweet potato fries and chicken in. The garlic chicken wings were good, just a bit too much sauce for me. The wings tossed in a garlic sauce, remained crispy and were heavy in garlic flavor. If you like garlic, you'll love this flavor. The sweet potato fries were served almost immediately and they were crispy and delicious! A side of ranch and ketchup came with the fries. Overall, we enjoyed the meal and service! read more

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The wings were very good but not spicey. We tired the Soy, Signature and Smokey Mayo sauces and would order all of them again. The Smokey Mayo had two pepper icons, second hottest sause on the menu but we found it to be very mild. This is not a "Hot Ones" kind of wing shop. read more

My friends have been hyping this place up and it did not disappoint. I thought the fried chicken here was really good. I opted for the boneless with the signature sauce. The first thing I noticed was that the chicken was really tender. I also really liked the signature sauce, it was something different from the typical soy garlic, spicy, etc. The combo was a pretty good deal. You get nine pieces of chicken, fries, salad and a soda for $20. I even had some leftovers. I'll be back for sure. read more

On a Saturday afternoon in July, my sister and I went to Pelicana Chicken for a snack after having lunch. The owner as nice and told us to seat anywhere. Soon as we arrived, The ac was turned on and looking at the menu. We decided on crispy half chicken with sauce on the side and twisted donuts. I was already full but I still had room for fried chicken. The twisted donuts taste like fried mochi donuts of soft and chewy with sugar. It taste really good not greasy at all. Next the fried chicken pieces arrived and it was crunchy and not greasy. It was hard to look for breast since it was cut in smaller pieces. The pickle radish taste good along with free cabbage salad. The ambiance was nice of watching kbs in the background. The restaurant is very clean and the owners are nice and friendly. They offer happy hour specials during week days. Plenty of parking spots. read more

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Ordered the half and half (original and soy), even though it was more than $25+ the flavor was all there. Just wish it was cheaper compared to other Korean wings, still one of my favorite to eat at! read more