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    Pelicana Chicken

    4.3 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Complimentary cabbage salad.
    Jeff Y.

    We went to The Source to look for K-Pop merchandise and decided to have lunch while there. I appreciate that The Source always has plentiful and free parking in their parking garage. There was no wait when we entered Pelicana for lunch on a Saturday, and you can order directly from the tablet on the table. Service was friendly with water refills offered. Water and cabbage salad are brought to the table upon entering. The cabbage was good though the sauce very mayonnaise heavy for me. We ordered a half order of crispy chicken in garlic sauce, a pasta dish, kimchi udon, and sweet potato fries to share. While I liked that the garlic sauce was super garlicky, it was a bit too sweet for me. The pasta sauce was also on the sweeter side. It also took a while for the food to come out, but that is usually the case for Korean fried chicken as it takes time to double fry the chicken. The chicken was indeed super crispy and delicious. Sweet potato fries were yummy and the kimchi udon spicy but tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior was large, spacious, and bright.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices were fair and portions good. I like how many sauce and chicken choices there are at Pelicana compared to some other Korean fried chicken chains. Overall, highly recommend Pelicana!

    Sophie S.

    Its really a no brainer: Pelicana is hands down the BEST korean fried chicken in SoCal. Not only is the QUALITY of these wings extremely superb, the flavor and taste and overall meal is absolutely worth the trip. Since they closed the City of Industry location, I come to the Buena Park one quite often w my co-workers, and its an sbsolute treat. We always see the same waiter who is the nicest person, always receives us with a smile and usually gives us the best seats. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like this location but I feel its not big enough sometimes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wait on the weekends can be super long, and if uve experienced this BE PATIENT. I swear the wait is worth it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If u want fo watch a game this place has the sports bar vibe but with actual great food included.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wish I didnt have such high cholesterol sometimes cause I could eat this every day.

    Chanel K.

    Pelicana is located at the Source mall on the first floor. They have a QR waitlist system and so you can waitlist and walk around until your table is ready. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a good amount of tables indoors and outdoors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have music blasting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chicken and the sauces are good quality, but overpriced. When I got the portion, I was surprised. The sauces were good, but the garlic was drenched with breading and not enough chicken. They also have beer and soju. The service was alright.

    Cabbage Salad
    Mollie P.

    Haven't been here is many years yet I felt underwhelmed? No line and many tables open but our server told us to sign up via waitlist (we were also the only ones on the waitlist). Waitlist app did not notify us when our table was ready, had to go in 10 minutes later after the app said we had already been seated. Table was already set up with waters and cabbage salad, that was nice. We ordered on the screen connected to our table and waited for what felt like a while for our food (maybe longer than two people should for an empty restaurant who ordered 1 order of 9 wings to share.) We ordered the garlic bone in wings half order regular style, if you go I recommend ordering the crispy option, our wings were crispy but the sauce felt like it started to change the crispiness level. Flavor was good though! No issues there. Not sure if we'll come back, we don't live close by, but it's a good place to start if you've never had korean fried chicken.

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    Jhannell O.

    We went on a Saturdays afternoon and were able to be seated right away. Our server had our plates and salad ready once we sat. It was my first time at this location and it was solid. We got beef dumplings and signature sauce crispy wings. The dumplings were perfectly crunchy and juicy. The swings had lots of sauce but felt it was a little too sweet. The wings were cooked to be the right amount of crunchy yet juicy. They had a table side ordering tablet so that made it easy to select and look through the food we wanted. Our food came fairly quickly and our server was attentive to when we needed more water or napkins.

    9 9pcs - CRISPY Fried Wings
    Dojo A.

    Amazing chicken wings!! I ordered the crispy wings without sauce to really gauge the natural flavor so the sauce doesn't mask it and it was very well seasoned. And it was so crispy on the outside and very juicy on the inside. Perfection!! They have a little screen pad on the table to order and your order comes cooked to order!! Will definitely come back here to try their other offerings!

    Garlic fires, house sauce 9pcs - CRISPY Fried Wings w/ Sauce and no sauce. Kimchi Fried Rice
    Stephanie F.

    I have been on a mission to find the best Korean fried wings and I think I may have just found them. They are crispy with each bite and the house sauce is so tasty. The kimchi rice was really good and was a good combo with the wings to fill me up. I've been here twice and can see myself coming back soon to have more delicious wings. Loved it!

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    Sergio S.

    First time trying this chicken spot and it was great! The menu is posted outside however when you are seated, the items are ordered through a tablet, installed on the table. It is great and organized and fast. The food is warm and well done. I was watching the first half of the knicks and spurs game, paid for my meal the server continued to refill my drink, free of charge. If this isn't great service , I don't know what else is!? [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is great and family friendly and it's a relaxing indoor/outdoor environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is recommended with a 10/10 food and service and great waiters!

    Selene S.

    Tried out Pelicana for the first time. We came at noon and got seated right away. They use tablets at each table so you order yourself (very Korean style). We ordered the signature whole chicken ($31) which took about 15 min to come out. They served coleslaw and waters first. The chicken was crispy and tender. Lots of dark and white meat. We had to pack a few pieces left over. Staff wasn't hard to flag down for the bill and more water.

    Whole Chicken with original Sauce
    Jamie L.

    I STILL LOVE YOU PELICANA Psa they have dippin dots in the plastic containers instead of the pouches! So it wont melt in your hand!!

    Jenny P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]At the Source so easy parking + no wait time + nice service + good Kpop music![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a great time eating here and their fried chicken was super good along with their rice cakes. Crispy and packed with flavor!

    Rose tteokbokki (fyi, it comes with ssal tteok)
    Sarah M.

    Pelicana Chicken is just as good as I remember it being in South Korea. Juicy and crunchiness perfect for smothering in their big variety of sauces - exactly how Korean fried chicken should be. Their combo sets are also great for sharing. We ordered the couples combo and added some extra items for our kids. It ended up being the perfect amount of food for everyone with leftovers for home. Will absolutely be back. I will say though that while we loved their signature sauce, their soy sauce was just salt-overload. We hardly touched it, and even our kids couldn't stand how salty it was. Their rose tteokbokki was mediocre (nothing too special here) and it comes with ssal tteok, a detail we wish would have been mentioned in the menu. Not our favorite. Their signature sauce was absolutely mouthwatering, hence the 4 stars.

    Cody L.

    Casual spot with a laid-back atmosphere and decent service. I've been teetotaling lately, so I didn't partake in any drinking on this visit, which admittedly took a bit away from the overall experience. Korean fried chicken just hits differently when paired with beer or soju. Corn Cheese: 6/10 - Didn't quite land for me. I'm not sure if it was the type of cheese used, but it didn't compare to the corn cheese I've had at other spots. Spicy Tteokbokki: 7/10 - Good flavour overall, but there was barely any fish cake, which was a bit disappointing. Cheese Fries: 6/10 - Fries were cooked well and not overly soggy, but the cheese powder (reminiscent of Lotteria-style seasoning) was a bit too overwhelming. I had to stop after a few bites. Chicken: 8/10 - The highlight of the meal. Perfectly crunchy on the outside, with tender and juicy meat inside.

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    Ask the Community - Pelicana Chicken

    Is this place closed down? Or did I get them on an OFF day and the online data hasn't been updated (I checked google and yelp). I called at 11:30AM and again just now (4PM) and no answer. (It's Thursday btw)

    Can they make a low carb option fried chicken by not using flour?

    Are they open on Xmas day?

    yes

    The holiday season is approaching, so does Pelicana Chicken sell gift card or cetificate?

    Are there any gluten-free options available?

    Hi, they do serve Tteokbeokki which is a rice cake on chili with green onion which is pretty tasty!

    Can you accommodate 8 people at a table for outdoor sitting?

    yes, but everyone is watching you. what's he point

    Is there Yelp Waitlist here?

    Not yet as of now

    Can we bring our dogs with us and eat on your outside patio area?

    Yes, you can bring dogs to our patio!

    Can I call for takeout?

    Yes, you can call for takeout.

    Do they take reservations?

    Is this place open yet?

    No, not open yet as of 8/31/2019.

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