Location is good and the workers are nice, but wasn't that impressed with the meal. Got the chicken sandwich and fries. Bread was a little tough and not a whole lot of chicken for $18. The chicken was kind of dry too. Not terrible chicken, but not great for the price. read more

Happy to return and try more! I like that the menu is relatively simple and you just have to pick sandwich, salad, or entree ... then fried, flipped, or fake. easy enough? it's so wonderful the sides are already set for each style you pick so I dont have to think much more. I admit I suffer from decision fatigue sometimes takeout- 1) fried chicken sandwich came with a spicy slaw which adds a nice crunch. the menu says you get sage potato chips with the sandwich, which was forgotten and not packed into my box so i didnt get to try it. was delightfully surprised they packed all the sauces in little containers too to go with the sandwich - how thoughtful! I love the variety of sauces! 2) I really like the fried entree. the batter is so crunchy! prime lunch time wait for food on a weekday about 10 mins after ordering service was friendly and kind. Happy I discovered this spot from In Kind read more

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We try various stores of this franchise. The food was solid, as usual, but didn't stand out. Check out the reviews in my photos for specifics. I suggest the sandwiches, whole chicken pieces, & sides. I won't be trying wings unless they change them up. I'm love wings, so that impacts how much I like a chicken place. It is good value for $75. read more

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This place is delicious. Simple menu, quality chicken and fresh sides. Some of the best onion rings I've ever had. Don't sleep on their herby ranch. It has a vinegar kick that cuts the greasy ness of the chicken that makes it even more mouth watering read more

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I was in the area and my friend told me there was a good fried chicken place nearby. He was craving it, so we decided to give it a try. There is outdoor seating outside the restaurant. Once you walk in, you'll see a kiosk near the cashier area. Order through the kiosk and pick up a number sign. Once you've placed your order, find a table and wait for your food. Since we had something to eat earlier, we decided to order a chicken combo to share. The combo comes with three pieces of chicken and we added a side of potato wedges. I had the drumstick and honestly, I didn't like it. The crust was thick and hard, rather than crispy like Popeyes or Jollibee's. The meat wasn't very juicy either. I wouldn't drive here just for the fried chicken but if I'm in the area and craving fried chicken, I might come back. There is street parking but it can be challenging to find a spot sometimes. If you drive around the residential area, though, you should be able to find a parking space. read more

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Been to this West Portal location a few times now and the manager Mark has this place on lock! The place is super clean, friendly staff, food is prepared fresh. Love the homemade hot sauce! read more

Proposition Chicken checks some boxes: It's a comfortable spot for a solo diner and, if you stick with a single entree, the price is reasonable for San Francisco. As much as I desired fries or onion rings as an accompaniment to my Fried Chicken Salad ($17.23 pre-tip) the added cost kept me from getting either. This proved a good thing as the salad was deceivingly filling. It's clear that Proposition Chicken knows how to fry. The chicken bites in my salad were perfectly executed and tasted quite good, especially when dipped in a cup of hot sauce. Yes, this was a salad but I thought it more interesting as fried chicken. Though the ingredients tasted fresh I wasn't a huge fan of the kale/mint/romaine/cuke/tomato profile of the salad and thought the chicken was doing the heavy lifting. Admittedly, this comes down to personal preference but as a person who generally loves salads I'd probably look to another part of the menu for future orders. Despite the fast-food vibe of the space I left not feeling like I'd consumed fast-food fare, a plus in my book. read more

Proposition Chicken - Fried Chicken Salad ($17.23 including tax). - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Francisco, California

I absolutely love Proposition Chicken!!! I just wish they had a location closer to the Peninsula. Being gluten free, it is hard to find gluten free fried chicken, but in additon to having AMAZING gluten free fried chicken, they also have gluten free onion rings. Everything was cooked perfectly!!! DELICIOUS!!! I can't wait to make another visit. Parking can be challenging. Prices are worth it!!! read more

I had a really great vegan sandwich from here while volunteering at Stern Grove festival. They call the sandwich fake chicken but it's just fried tofu. I really liked the vegan spicy slaw they use as a topping. My sandwich also came with a side of their sage fries, I liked the sage flavor however I ate this after it had been sitting for a few hours so the fries weren't crispy anymore, but I imagine they're probably pretty good if you have them fresh. They also had gluten free options, and everything was very clearly labeled. Really cool of this place to support the festival by providing food. read more

Proposition Chicken - vegan fake chicken sandwich and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Francisco, California

The main 3 entrees (plate, sandwich, salad) are usually pretty consistent choices. I've had all three and the chicken was juicy and had great flavor. I usually order the Brussels sprouts along with my meal which is also consistently delicious with the amazing sweet glaze. The only coin flip here is the biscuits; Some days it's the best biscuit I've ever had: with a hot crispy sweet glazed exterior and a moist interior while other days: it's dry, lukewarm, and has no crisp. Overall, the place is 4.5 stars, great place for a fast lunch or dinner. read more

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I've been to other locations of this popular chain, which offers a value proposition based on a panoply of poultry options. Oh yes, I've had their chicken fried, flipped, in salad bowls, and as wings and strips. All the choices I had made were quite satisfying, but I had never tried their "fake" option. I decided to take advantage of a location I had never been and ordered the $14.75 Fake Chicken Salad. Yes, they actually call it that because it's their veggie option. The chicken was replaced by Crispy BBQ Tofu, though the rest of the salad had their familiar ingredients - kale, romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mint, shredded Parmesan, and their house Parmesan dressing (Photo 8). It didn't quite work because I think the sweet BBQ sauce was at odds with the salty Parmesan flavor. I did violate my veggie meal with the $6.50 cup of Bone Broth (Photo 7), but the deep flavor made the poultry detour worthwhile. FOOD - 3 stars...the BBQ sauce didn't quite cut it for me, though the crispy tofu was a nice alternative AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...pretty much the same layout as the other locations SERVICE - 3 stars...a bit on automatic pilot TOTAL - 3 stars...back to poultry for me RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Gfn9cxBNkf read more

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Back when I first heard that the Lemonade that was here had closed, I was bummed out. Not so much because of them folding, as my one and only visit never gave me a reason to return, but because I worried their fairly prominent space along West Portal would sit empty for an extended period of time. Thankfully, those fears never really came to fruition and even only added to my excitement to see that Proposition Chicken was going to be moving in! While I try to make it a point to support mom-and-pop restaurants, it's awesome to see one of my go-to chicken spots show one of my favorite neighborhoods some love! Inside, the look and feel of this place is as different as it is familiar. The former because it hardly resembles Lemonade and their cafeteria-style set-up; the latter because the current decor is practically identical to the Proposition Chicken in Laurel Village. However, one thing that this location has to offer is their patio/outdoor seating, which is terrific on sunny days and warm autumn nights. As for the menu, it has all of the same enticing options - salad, entree, or sandwich options with your choice of fried chicken, roasted chicken, or fried tofu, a solid mix of wings, strips, and sides, and breakfast sandwiches (served until 11am) for anyone dropping in to start their day. -- FLIPPED CHICKEN SALAD - Slow Roasted Chicken, Kale, Romaine, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Mint, Shredded Parmesan, Black Pepper Parmesan Dressing...$14.75 A little different from what I remember, but not in a bad way. Rather than the shreds of rotisserie chicken that I recall getting before, this one came with small chunks of roasted chicken instead. A little drier in that sense, but I liked the nicely browned crust on them. -- FRIES with Crispy Sage and Malted Mayo...$4 While not quite as good as the first time I had this before, this was still pretty solid. Sadly, the fries weren't quite as crispy this time (they felt thicker than I remember), but they were still nicely seasoned and not too oily. -- FRIED CHICKEN SALAD - Fried Chicken with Signature Herb & Spice Blend, Kale, Romaine, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Mint, Shredded Parmesan, Black Pepper Parmesan Dressing...$14.75 Pretty good, but, ironically, while I usually favor fried chicken (just like everyone else...), I actually thought this was better with their Flipped Chicken. Given how relatively light the salad felt, the chicken felt a little heavy and out of place. I'd still happily eat this again, though. -- FRIED CHICKEN ENTREE with Sweet Buttermilk Biscuit and Tomato Cucumber Salad...$15.75 Mostly great the first time I had this, but hit or miss this time. On the plus side, the drumstick and thigh were decently juicy and I LOVED the biscuit (super moist). However, the batter was a bit hard/thick and was more crunchy than crispy. The breast and salad were fine. Since neither Laurel Village nor West Portal are all that tough when it comes to parking, both locations are super convenient. However, while the former might be slightly easier at night (tons of spaces open up by dinner time), it's hard to beat getting off of the underground and grabbing a bite at the latter. Proposition Chicken, I'll inevitably see you again soon! read more

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Relatively healthy fast food. Plus star for having beer on menu. I'm not a fast food enjoyer with rare exceptions - and PC is an easy addition to the exception list. read more

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Same great spacey atmosphere, same hip-hop songs floating around, and the same cooking oil that's been used to manufacture biodiesel fuel, Proposition Chicken had set its nest near West Portal Station to replace LEMONADE. This time, I been thinking about savoring one of the side dishes for takeout. Introducing: Deep Fried Onion Rings!! Crispity, crunchy, and finger lickin' great with the same awesome spice used for fried to fake chicken! One bite was only good when it's fresh and crispy in day one. Glad to see some of the customers dining thanks to the efforts of Proposition Chicken. Maybe next time, I might try out the chicken wings for takeout. read more

Proposition Chicken - Deep Fried Onion Rings!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really like the space. The fried chicken is really good with extra crisp crust that's more fish fry than the traditional chicken-fried style. Didn't really care for the salad the entree meal seems like it would pair better with the fries or chips better. Staff is attentive and the menu has a good selection will be back to try out their new offerings. read more

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I don't usually write bad reviews or honestly very many reviews, but this was close to the worst chicken I've ever had. There didn't seem to be much seasoning in either the chicken itself or in the coating , I have pretty mild taste buds but I really couldn't taste any kind of seasoning or salt or spices in it. It was crispy but the coating was actually really, rrally, hard, like it was hard to bite into. An ideal coating should be tasty and crispy but not actually hard IMO. The biscuit was good though. I am honestly not quite sure why this is so popular, I make better chicken myself. Maybe I came on a bad day. read more

I ordered the chicken strips 2/5 I don't like them at all :( Really bad...................................... read more

I finally stopped by this place for lunch. I ordered the entree, which comes with three pieces of chicken, a side salad, and a biscuit. You get to choose how the chicken is prepared, fried, grilled, or tofu, and I went with fried. Honestly? So, so good. When I think about fried chicken in SF, this is easily top two for me. The breading was light and airy but still perfectly crispy, with seasoning that made every bite satisfying without being heavy. The side salad that came with it was super fresh, with cucumbers and tomatoes, which balanced the richness of the chicken really well. The biscuit was good but not my favorite part of the meal. I also added on a side of fries, and they came with an aioli dipping sauce that I couldn't stop eating. No complaints there. I tried the bone broth too, which was savory and packed with umami. Perfect for sipping outside on a nice day, it added a cozy touch sitting out on their patio. The outdoor seating area itself is great, clean and well-kept, with a fire pit for chillier afternoons. Service was another highlight. The person taking my order walked me through the menu, made suggestions, and even checked in on me while I was eating. Everything felt friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Between the quality of the food and the comfortable setting, this place is an easy repeat visit for me. Excited to bring friends and family here soon! read more

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I'm still on the lookout for good chicken sandwich places in this city, so I finally decided to try this place. Anyways, I ordered it for to-go around 4pm on a Saturday and there wasn't much of a wait. I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and also the Garlic Thyme Potato Wedges. Both items tasted good and I liked how the chicken sandwich had a slight spice to it! I want expecting the chicken sandwich to have that spice to it, but I still enjoyed eating it. I also thought it was cool how the potato wedges came with some type of ranch sauce, since I'd assume they would give me ketchup instead. The potato wedges were good too and was still crispy when I ate it. I'd recommend this place! The service is quick and the food was good. The chicken sandwich also had coleslaw inside it which gave it a nice crunch. read more

Proposition Chicken - Fried Chicken Sandwich (left) & Garlic Thyme Potato Wedges (right) | IG: @nomwithelaine - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our first time trying Proposition Chicken and I was very pleasantly surprised. I know there are a few locations around the city and this one replaced the Lemonade. Food prices in SF these days can be a little bonkers and it has become increasingly harder to find a value meal out there but I thought the fried chicken entree for $15.75 was affordable and well portioned. The fried chicken batter was a little less flavorful than I expected but I ended up dipping it in the sauce that came with it and that was delicious. The fry was done well and the chicken paired nicely with the cucumber tomato salad and cornbread like biscuit! All very tasty and I went home with a decent amount of leftover chicken.  The onion rings for $7 wasn't the biggest portion but apparently during happy hour it's only $5. We came for dinner and I have to commend all the employees since they were hustling being slammed with Ubereats and/or Doordash as well as regular takeout orders and us. We opted to eat in and they apologized for our wait which I didn't think was bad. Efficient service and it came with a smile and friendly attitude. Kudos to you guys! We also got the Peach Masala iced tea which was another winner.  Would totally recommend this place for an easy lunch or dinner and looking at their menu they apparently also serve breakfast sandwiches so breakfast as well. Lots of seating both in and out. Check out that rooster mural! read more

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There is a silent war happening in San Francisco. This secret war has been happening for years but there is more joining this war. This food war has no allies . This war also includes a Colonel named Saunders and a Sailor named Popeye. The war I speak of is the fried chicken war. There are different types of chicken places opening up around San Francisco and restaurants have it's their secret weapons of fried chicken on their menus. There are even national chains like Raising Canes who are currently building up for their arsenal at Stonestown in San Francisco. This chicken war cannot be complete without another chicken proposition. This proposition is known for their peace ( piece) of chicken. On last Fryday ( Friday) of January in 2026 stroll shopping around and wandering what to eat, I ran into Proposition Chicken at West Portal. I know the Super Bowl game is upon us but I haven't tried this location of Proposition Chicken. I only tried Proposition Chicken at the Laurel Village. This location has outside and inside seating. I wanted try their chicken strips. They were a bit moist and not too breaded and paired well dipped with their sauces. They have a sauce station and they do offer some different sauces like ranch and bbq and blue cheese like some in SF. I next tried their onion rings. These rings came in different round shapes. They were crispy and soft. They were tasty dipped in sauce . I washed down with ice tea.Next time I will try their crispy matzo ball soup. Make sure to gear up with lots of napkins because this chicken war can get very messy and you may get splattered with sauce. So peace ( piece ) out with some chicken. San Francisco is expanding and Raising Canes is opening up a new "store "this is part of the secret "fried chicken war "which is hard to "ignore "and watch more fried chicken get eaten and more sauce "pour" Come here solo or in a "group" it's a chicken war and get a piece and get a part of a "coup "when I go to KFC I see Colonel Saunders but I see no "troop " but I will also go to Proposition Chicken for a peace ( piece) of their "crispy chicken matzo ball soup" read more

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New chicken sandwich place opened up at West Portal area in Sunset. We ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and an order of the chicken wings for lunch. Instead of friend chicken, you can also order rotisserie chicken or a vegetarian option with BBQ crispy tofu. If having a sandwich isn't your thing, you can also order it as a salad or entree. The sandwich was a decent size with a big piece of chicken that was crispy. The sandwich came with minor condiments like some shredded lettuce and some sauce. I did find the chicken a little dry but overall enjoyed it. On the other hand, the BBQ wings were underwhelming. Not crispy at all nor had any smoky bbq flavors. Just some baked wings slapped with some sauce. Not even sure if the wings were seasoned. Very disappointed and I would recommend skipping. The wings came with some carrots and celery sticks that but those did not taste fresh either. read more

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Great addition to the neighborhood! Love their chicken entree meal and fries. Chicken sandwich is also good but a bit small and slightly spicy. Salad was just ok read more

I popped in one day, not even realizing that lemonade was no longer there. I have to tell you I am big on customer service and this crew delivers every single time. I've been here three times consistently polite, wonderful staff always serving with a smile. I ordered the buffalo chicken wings with the blue moose dip. It came with carrot and celery sticks. I also have brussels sprouts cooked perfectly and the most delicious french fries ever. I'm sorry, Wingstop but this is my new hands-down place for authentic buffalo wings. read more

We were here on Saturday and fell in love with the neighborhood after walking around on the street! We wanted to try the Thai restaurant around the corner but the waitlist on that was huge! So we picked Proposition chicken instead as it took our order and got our food in a matter of less than 15 mins! The parking around the place and on the street was hard to find. It took us about 20 mins just to find parking. Parking after 6pm is free though on the bright side We went after the happy hour when the drinks are discounted. We got a soda and then came our food The food I got the fried chicken salad and loved how crunchy the lettuce and kale was. The dressing wasn't overpowering either. Must try imo My partner got the fried chicken sandwich and I think it lacked some depth and I have for sure had better sandwiches in my life! I would still get it again but not expect it to be the best tasting sandwich! I mean who doesn't love fried chicken in any form! Brussels sprouts were a surprise delight too! They were perfectly sweet! My least fav dish and the reason this place is getting 3 stars - those god awful onion rings. The batter was sooo bitter! We actually couldn't eat more than one onion ring and tossed the rest out. It felt like they are fried in very stale oil and the flavor was bad! On top of it, my stomachs been hurting all night after having their food! So idk maybe it was a one off thing but I'd make sure to ask them to fry in fresh oil if I were going there! read more

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First time here. So good! Clean. People are very nice and helpful. The food is delicious. Will definitely return. read more

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Tried the onion rings and the biscuit I wasn't expecting both to be this delicious. The house sauce was great too.

I've been to Proposition Chicken several times now, and every visit starts the same way: someone genuinely welcoming me in. The team is always warm, attentive, and makes you feel like you belong. That kind of consistency says a lot about the culture. From leadership to the front of the house, you can tell they truly care about inclusion and building community in SF. The food is unreal. I still have a hard time choosing between the salad and the chicken sandwich because both are that good. I will say...I'm honestly a baby when it comes to spice, but an employee encouraged me to try it. Absolute game changer! It completely elevated the sandwich and brought everything together without overpowering it. Great people, great energy, and food I'll drive across the city for! read more

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I came here for a quick dinner last Friday and it surpassed my expectations. Parking is a little hard just because it is West Portal. I have to say it is clean in there considering it's "fast food". My mom recommended me to come here because she loved the potato wedges. I have to say I was not disappointed. The staff were so kind and truly so attentive. I ordered chicken tenders and the potato wedges. The chicken tenders seemed to be friend in beer batter, unlike that thick stadium tender type. Their home made ranch made it even better!! I would highly recommend coming for a quick dinner. read more

Proposition Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Francisco, California

The West Portal location of Proposition Chicken never misses. The chicken is outstanding and somehow stays perfectly crispy, even on the sandwich with the slaw. Their habanero sauce deserves more attention than it gets. It adds real heat without overwhelming the rest of the flavors. The onion rings might be the best in San Francisco. They are perfectly breaded, light, and crisp in a way most places only dream about. The staff here are extremely friendly and welcoming, and the service is always efficient. It makes the whole experience feel even more seamless. This spot is a no brainer for a quick and reliably great meal. I often stop in after having a couple of cocktails across the way at Philosopher's Club and it always hits the mark. read more

I stopped by for a quick dinner after a very long day, and was pleasantly surprised. The service was 17/10. The two women working tonight were amazing. They had really good attitudes, very helpful and nice. The restaurant was extremely clean and organized. The water cups, sauces, sauce ramekins, even where you would put your trash/dirty dishes was clean, nicely organized . Every table was neat too, crazy attention to detail. The bathroom was clean and even provided free feminine products. The staff at proposition is on it! I got my food quickly and this fun scratch off for a free item. I paid with the inkind app which was good. I got a fried chicken sandwich which comes with chips and I got some of their hot sauce. The sandwich was pretty big, the chicken was very crispy! The food was awesome, chicken hit the spot. I really enjoyed my experience at Proposition, the owner is lucky to have great staff! read more

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The restaurant is very nice, food is great, staff is friendly, the location is very convenient. read more

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I ordered a gluten free chicken sandwich, and they screwed up my order and gave me a normal chicken sandwich. They were super apologetic and fixed the order and gave me a lot of extra chicken. So I would say that service was mixed because they screwed up my order, but super nice because they acknowledged and fixed the problem quickly and gave me a bunch of chicken. However, the chicken was kind of bland. The restaurant itself was kind of fast casual or fast food. 2 stars primarily because of the food. read more

I told you I love this place! My kids get the fried chicken and chicken sandwich as well. I'm obsessed with the flipped chicken sandwich and coleslaw with kale salad! read more

Proposition Chicken - Kale salad with flipped chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tried the new Prop Chicken in West Portal and the food was solid! We went on a Tuesday night around 7pm and it wasn't crowded so we got right in. We both ordered the fried chicken sandwich, which was served with homemade chips. The chicken was a little dry but it was served with a habanero coleslaw which had some heat! Enough for a meal. Priced around $14. They serve beer and wine in cans. I had a Scrimshaw beer which was pretty good, but no regular beers like Coors or Bud. The interior is cutely decorated and the outdoor patio actually has a fireplace for those foggy summer nights. We'll be back after they get their sea legs and try the entree meal next time. read more

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Late post. Came here for lunch with a friend. We ordered at the kiosk, there was a staff in the front but we didn't know if she was available to order or not because she didn't ask if we were ready and she was writing some stuff down on a notebook. We ordered 2 fried chicken sandwich, one with fries, other with chips. Also an order of Thyme wedges. I forgot they have tap water at the corner (different area at market street), so we both ordered a sparkling water. Before finishing your order, you type down a number you take to your table so they can find you. Chicken sandwich is good, light spicy. Thyme wedges were seasoned well and crispy. Next time I want to try the entree! Another customer ordered it, and it looks amazing! read more

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The fried chicken is hand down one of the crunchiest batter and skin I've had in a while. The spices they use for the chicken is quite delicious. The only sides that really wowed me was the fried onion rings! They seem to use the same batter as they use the fried chicken. Brussels sprouts is unclear if it was supposed to be to be not crispy? The cucumber salad is mild in taste, doesn't truly pack a punch in your mouth if that's what it is going for. Service is fast and people are friendly. I didn't have the time to sit down and eat but the space is fairly clean. It looks like you order first before sitting down? Overall I'll come again just for the chicken since it's in their name. read more

I'm updating my review since we finally had a chance to go back, but we did not go to the West Portal location so I'm not sure if my review will be considered accurate. We went to the Laurel Village location because they have parking and my mom uses a walker. Anyways, we used the meal cards they sent me and we got one roasted chicken entree, one salad with bbq tofu, and one salad with fried chicken. We all liked what we had. Everything was tasty and well prepared. Portions were good too. We will definitely will go back again. read more

Recommend for take-out because the food was so yummy and delicious. It was a bit of a disappointment that the driver never rang the doorbell and the app never alerted us of the delivery, but overall it was a good experience since the food was sooo good! I understand that the restaurant has more a 'grab and go' feel and not a place that you would go for fine dining. read more

Ordered the chicken sandwich for lunch this week. The sandwich has a lot of flavor and a little heat. Nice option for lunch if you're in the West Portal area. read more