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    Pelicana Chicken

    4.3 (119 reviews)
    ModerateChicken Shop, Korean
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Vincent G.

    Food here was delicious. The Korean fried chicken definitely hit the spot. The available sauce varieties were quite savory. The rose tteokbokki was a nice twist to the usual since the taste was very well rounded and not overly spicy. Only downside was the service, which was quite mediocre. We did not get checked up on, our water was not refilled, and we had to constantly flag the servers down to get any type of assistance since they were on their phones or talking to each other basically the entire time. I did get the opportunity to meet the vice president and told him how much I really appreciated the food because it really was delicious despite the service.

    Crispy Fried Chicken Whole
    Jason O.

    My lil brother said taking you to one of the best fried chicken places & he was right! They were all crispy & delicious, perfect crisp to be exact. The house sauce was my favorite. The truffle fries were good, you could smell the truffle right as the waitress put them on the table. Next time I'm in Vegas I'll definitely be back!

    Jyor305 R.

    Best Korean Fried Chicken in Las Vegas! Must try! A bit pricy but totally worth it! Service is great and fast

    Cinda S.

    Great food and service! Best Korean fried chicken that's worth the drive. Love their spicy rice cakes paired with their chewy cheese balls! We get the ban ban chicken with honey soy and side of spicy sauce. DELICIOUS!

    fish cake soup
    Ashlynh D.

    I came to this place on a whim because too sushi next door had too long of wait. The food was a great and I really want to try different flavors. The fish cake soup is SOOOO good like probably one of my favorite broths i've ever tasted. The cheese balls were good but kind of had a sweet taste which I wasn't a fan of. the chicken is super good! so moist and crispy. i wasn't a huge fan of flavors I got but I definitely will be back to try different flavors. I appreciate the large parking lot outside too

    Wendy N.

    Pelicana Chicken will always have a special place in my heart. We used to have a location in San Jose, California, and when it closed, I thought I'd lost my go-to spot for that perfectly crispy, flavorful Korean fried chicken. On my recent trip to Las Vegas, one of the absolute highlights was finally getting to eat Pelicana again. The food was every bit as delicious as I remembered--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor that keeps you reaching for more. I ordered it to-go, so I can't really speak much about the service or ambiance, but honestly, the food alone is 100/10. If I could, I'd book another trip to Las Vegas just to have Pelicana again.

    Richard K.

    Thank god this location is in the boonies somewhere between Harry Reid and Southern Highlands because otherwise I'd be going all the time and getting chubby-nanana. I've never been a fan of Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) with the marinade (yangnyeom) on it. However, Pelicana hits different because I remember eating their chicken as a kid when I would visit Korea - you know, the South side - in the 1980s, and thinking this was the best thing ever. Taste of nostalgia. I actually thought it was Pelican meat at first when I was a kid. I mean Koreans do eat all kinds of stuff and some of their food dishes have misleading names like "gom tang" which I thought was bear soup since "gom" means bear but in this case the gom was from the term "goda" which means to boil over a long time. Korean lesson over, no you are not eating pelicans. I checked their website and this is what it said about their name origins: "Pelicana wanted to evoke that same sense of comfort, care, and generosity, just like parents bringing home fried chicken for their families." Ummmm WTF? Sounds like the EngRish on those Morning Glory stationery from back in the day. I mean the pelicans I see on Nat Geo are the ones that gulp up schools of fish in one swoop. More like serial killers or vacuum cleaners and not parents haha. Well now with this push in the States they are saying it is a combination of the word Pelican and Americana... I still don't get it. A better name might have been Chickoreana or Korchickena. Then again, that sounds stupid too. Their classic signature sauce that is gochujang-based with just the right amount of garlic and seasonings is simply perfection. No need for weird ass chili mayo or other sauces. It seems they have expanded beyond chicken and have all kinds of Korean items. However, this review is only for the chicken. It's classically amazing. * Pelicana is located in the rear of the Top Sushi AYCE building. You will see the building from Las Vegas Boulevard because there's a huge sign that says they are the #1 Korean Fried Chicken haha.

    Crispy Ban Ban Boneless (Sauce on the Side)
    Valerie P.

    I have been to this location multiple times, and it does not disappoint! The location is near South Point and has a decent amount of seating. The bathrooms are also clean. We ordered the crispy ban ban boneless with the garlic, cheese, and honey soy (not pictured) on the side. It was very crispy, and we were glad that we could try multiple sauces for free. We also order the sweet potato fries, which are always good, especially with the ketchup. I ordered the cabbage salad as well, which is available upon request. We did also try the cream pasta, which was okay but unsure if we would order it again. The service was great as always, and even though the place was busy, the workers checked up on us frequently to make sure our dining experience was good. Would always come back!

    1/2 Crispy Fried Chicken and blazing mayo
    KimChi N.

    We came on a Sunday and they were short staffed but the two girls did such a good job of taking care of us and everyone. the boneless chicken feet was so good! Loved how spicy and nicely cooked it was. Thank goodness it wasn't overcooked and became mushy. The rose tteokbokki was creamy, saucy, cooked well. We ordered half original half blazing mayo, we really enjoyed how lightly battered the chicken was and how juicy the meat was. It was oh so yummy!

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    Jana E.

    Ordered from this place and had it to go. But the food was so hot and fresh and crispy when I ate it at home. Had two different chickens, I believe honey soy and regular fried chicken. Got sauces on the side which was $1.50 extra. The cheese balls were surprisingly hella good! The French fries as well. I want to go back and try more flavors!

    New chicken place near me
    Sarah H.

    We decided to give them another try and they were great. You can tell by the color right away.

    Right across from South point casino
    Francesca S.

    It was easy to order online and food took few minutes late but staff was really friendly. We ordered fried gizzard, regular tteokbooki, ban ban crispy regular and signature chicken. Last time I was here we sat inside and it's really clean and nice place to bring kids and family. Staff helped with choosing the sauce and good with kids. I really recommend the fried gizzard if you like them. This is the only place I found who serve boneless chicken feet which was really spicy but tasty.

    Antonio M.

    Pelican chicken probably has the most crispiest wings in town. They have a few different flavors, but the soy garlic was my favorite. Everybody was so nice and friendly and the restaurant was clean.

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    Great quick service. The wings have the best flavor and are the best wings in Vegas! The honey soy and the signature are my go to flavors

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