This place has been around for awhile and comes highly recommended by locals. A friend and I went…read morehere on a Monday afternoon. The staff was cordial and friendly, and the chicken-themed decor, charming. Now it IS a chicken joint, the go-to chicken spot for my full carnivore friend. He loves them for their chicken, their inexpensive menu and their large portions. I'm mostly pescatarian, though I do sometimes cheat with bacon. (I always feel SO guilty afterwards too!) I ordered the honey mustard salad with bacon and no chicken. My friend ordered the chicken Mac n cheese and tater tots. The bill came up to $30, and the portions were good on on the salad, GREAT on the tater tots and decent on the chicken mac. I can't speak personally on the chicken but my friend says it's amazing. I tasted some of his Mac n cheese with no chicken, and it was really good and flavorful, nice and cheesy. I tasted his tater tots. They were plentiful, well-seasoned and fried to golden perfection, with a nice crunch. I ate all of my salad. My friend couldn't finish his chicken Mac or his tater tots and was happy to be able to take them to go for another meal. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place.

I have been here twice and it's been pretty run of the mill. I would say the chicken they use for…read morethe sandwiches...and probably the strips....and probably the salad, is actually really good. It was hot and thick and juicy when it came out. The fries were decent, but likely just some standard frozen fries. The ranch was also really good, but $.50 each small sized cup. My biggest gripe was the service and the state of the restaurant. In the booth we sat in there was an electrical outlet is hanging out of the wall and the booths are in need of cleaning. We had to use the bathroom, and the soap was out. The staff member brought a new one, but didn't know how to install it so it just sat on top of paper towels. Not a huge deal but bruh, figure it out. The guy was nice enough, but just sat and watched his phone when no one was at counter. There was also another guy, maybe from the kitchen (?) hanging out behind the counter sometimes as well. All while tables needed wiping, the bus tub was FULL with dishes, or either of them could have tried to get the soap installed. If there was no one at counter or food to cook it was stand around and stare at our phones. It's just sad Just a subpar experience for as much as food costs these days. Train the staff to stay busy and know how to bus tables and clean. And if you ever order the BLT chicken sandwich make sure to ask for no BBQ sauce. Yuk.

FOOD IS VERY GOOD!! Came for lunch on a weekday and it was pretty packed! Ambiance was great too…read more I ordered chicken and rice which was so good. The rice was very well seasoned and chicken was so tender. LOVE IT!! Service was good, though there was only one person serving so food took quite awhile to come out. But they did offer mango sticky rice on the house which was a sweet gesture! Overall I'd definitely come back again.

Disappointed that we made a trip to visit Friday afternoon and they weren't open. No note, no…read moreinformation. We waited for about half an hour and walked around the area. Even after two hours they were still closed :((

This spot is my go-to Krispy Krunchy. They always have chicken on stock and the customer service is…read moregreat.

I have never eaten at Krispy Krunchy and I was a little hesitant but decided to try it. I was…read morepleasantly surprised it was really good. The staff were super nice, the service was fast, and the place was really clean.

Ordered from this location through DoorDash and was super disappointed in how dry their chicken…read morelittle sandwiches were.. They had a great amount of Mayo but the bread itself tasted old and was just super dry and cold. The chicken was very small, not even enough to fill up the sandwich/bun, it was more bread than anything. The order itself was correct which was appreciated and also they were quick to get my food to my Dasher which I appreciated but I'll skip on the sandwiches next time and stick with the fried chicken (which should've been a no brainer from the jump) Would return again, just staying away from anything involving a bun. The biscuit on the other hand was far from dry, warm, and super flaky! Delicious for sure and wish I ordered more than one.

This KFC is still by far the best. The chicken tastes super flavorful and is what KFC chicken is…read moresupposed to taste like! The biscuits were warm and buttery. The service was quick and efficient . Drive-thru took 5 minutes on a Monday at 6 pm and the staff were super nice. Best KFC in the bay.

Rude staff and they shut down everything too early. When told they are losing money they laughed…read moreand just told me that I should of come earlier.

Chester's Fried Chicken has a smaller menu than it's competitors. it's in a Fruitvale gas station…read moreconvenience store. i had low expectations. this place was a backup when a taco popup couldn't be found.. offerings: tenders, wings, fried chicken, combos, sides, chic. sammie. eats: chicken tenders (4/5.99) with one dipping sauce. -tenders not the usual strips, were crescent shaped. moist, slightly salty. lightly crusted, not an abundance of chemicals. not a lot of flavor. not dry either. -honey mustard dip lacked body, just slight flavors. 3.5 stars fried chicken prices buried in the middle... crumbs: -quick, courteous, service -didn't see any burgers on menu. -

Had a great experience at Monkey King at the Brewery. I ordered the lemon chicken with rice and the…read moresalt and pepper chicken with fries and garlic noodles, and everything came out very flavorful and satisfying. The chicken had a nice crispy crunch on the outside while staying hot and juicy inside, which really stood out. The space is a big plus plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, making it comfortable and very kid-friendly. It's a great spot to hang out without feeling cramped. On weekends, there's also a BBQ spot next door that I was told is a must-try. Apparently it always has a line down the street and sells out, so the wait is definitely part of the experience and worth it if you've got the time. Didn't get a chance to try the gelato this time, but it looked amazing definitely on the list for next visit. Overall, really solid food and a chill atmosphere. Would definitely come back.

We were in Oakland (Town Bizzzzz) near the Alameda connector & was thinking about where to eat. We…read moredecided on MK but the other one was closed, luckily this one was open! We pulled up, & the wait was minimal. I had garlic noods exxxtra garlic, dry fried ribs & lumpia. Perfect portion to eat half and half for leftovers the next day. It definitely hit the spot. Monkey King not monkeying around..

I was so bummed to find out my favorite fast casual spot in downtown Alameda has closed its doors…read morefor good! I was in the area looking to grab a bite before heading to Southie to catch the Hawks manhandle the Niners. As usual, the restaurant that I always look to forward to visiting is Hummus Republic. Once I found some parking around the corner, I was happily skipping down the block towards the entrance, until... The place was dark, and no one was inside. I had to do a double take to make sure it wasn't one of the scheduled closed days. Sure enough, it was not. There was also no signage on the window or any mention of a vacation or emergency. It was just... closed. As I looked inside, I noticed some furniture and decor had already been removed, so I knew it was beyond the point of no return. In any event, it is indeed a dark time for me, as I frequented Hummus Republic quite often. Yes, I know it is a chain, but the nearest one that I know of now is all the way in Livermore near the outlets. Honestly, it's not completely a shock though, as this particular location was often empty, and I also heard that rent is quite high. There are also alternative Mediterranean shops in the vicinity, such as Tahina and Q's, but none of them combine the level of freshness, convenience and overall value as Hummus Republic. Although it's a lazy comparison used a zillion times before, just think of Hummus Republic as the Chipotle of Mediterranean fare. Depending on who you get serving you, portions can range from large to absolutely gargantuan. It's no exaggeration when I say that a single bowl serving is pretty much enough for both lunch and dinner. Coming from a pig like yours truly, that is saying a lot! Sadly, this exact address also seems to have a high turnover rate, as I have seen a myriad of various businesses sprout up there in recent years. Hopefully the next tenant will provide something to fill the inevitable void. RIP Hummus Republic! You will be sorely missed! The only thing that improved my mood after witnessing this sad news was watching the Hawks absolutely mollywhop the Niners. :‑D

Great spot for lunch if you love quantity! They really loaded my bowl up which was awesome. Their…read morechicken shwarma is very delicious and tender, so I highly recommend that one! Downside is that I felt like everything was too salty so I did struggle finishing my bowl. I'd hope they tone down the saltiness in the near future!

Best wings in Alameda! The food is amazing, but what really makes this place stand out is the…read moreservice. The owner provides an incredible experience and makes you feel genuinely welcomed. Great atmosphere, great flavors, and you can tell there is real passion behind the business. Definitely a spot worth visiting!

I can honestly say this location has made me enjoy Fire Wings again after 5 longgg years of not…read morehaving it. The first location I had was in Vallejo and did not care for it. This location did a great job with every flavor of wings. Ordered 20pc wings & seasoned fries. Peanut butter wings - 5/5 Garlic Parmesan wings - 5/5 Salt & pepper wings - 6/5!! The place was very clean & empty. Was able to order quickly & received our food hot & quickly. Will definitely stop at this location again.