That Greek yogurt ranch is an absolute GAME CHANGER! This restaurant is what I'd call an upscale fast food restaurant. They have a seasonal menu and it's always fun to try new things here. The salads are huge!! I always get the green goddess dressing + the fried chicken adds the most incredible crunch to it. My tried and true is just the classic chicken tenders + fries and I always get extra Greek yogurt ranch. Ordering online + picking up is super easy. We're lucky to have Starbird! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

shockingly awful. the chicken was stale, cold, tough, overcooked, and simply not fresh. i can't believe they even served it. the bread was burnt and stale, the cilantro was old as well. we ordered avocado for an extra $2 on a sandwich and they barely spread any. it was offensive. so upset we couldn't eat the food (it was not edible) and had to throw it away. we emailed support to get a refund and hope they fix their food issues. we've tried this place in the past once and it was not like this. read more

2 star because service is usually fine, but holy 1 star for the new chicken caesar wrap. Never in my life have I had such an awfully crafted caesar wrap. This is NOT because of the staff, this is because of whoever concocted this God-awful concept for a chicken caesar wrap. The lemon pepper was a horrendous choice. It tasted like the entire wrap was doused in artificial lime or pure citric acid, which made the dressing and cheese taste rancid. There was no balance, just acid. I couldn't even eat it all and everyone at my table (3 other people) thought it was awful. I get Starbird likes to innovate, but something as tried and true as a chicken caesar salad wrap doesn't need to be experimented on. Also, chicken was dry. read more

Starbird Chicken - Don't get the Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

Great food friendly staff. The food comes out promptly and the restaurant is very clean. read more

Starbird Chicken - 3 piece tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

Was craving a salad on my way to my in-laws, and remembered there was a Starbird in Foster City. First time at this location, it wasn't too busy on Saturday afternoon. Ordered the elote chopped salad with grilled chicken and fries (because balance obviously). The salad was DELICIOUS. From the romaine lettuce to the chicken and tortilla strips, everything looked and tasted fresh. It came with a jalapeño lime dressing that I enjoyed. Well balanced and not spicy, but lots of flavor. I only used about half of the large container of dressing, personal choice as I don't like my salads drowning. The fries were ok, nothing special. They lacked seasoning, salt, pepper, anything really. They were also soft, kinda mushy texture. I def prefer my fries a little crunchier. read more

Starbird Chicken - Elote Chop Salad - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

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If you're looking for great gluten-free chicken then this is the place! I love the variety of options that the have and the wide range of sauces as well. The food is definitely good, especially if you love chicken. I had a great experience with the service and the overall ambiance of the place was lovely. Definitely worth the try if you haven't been!! read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

I remember the first time I ever saw Starbird's chicken sandwiches pop up in my feed, I was immediately intrigued. Thick, enticing sandwiches with golden, crispy pieces of chicken and a variety of dressings? Yes please! They looked so good, in fact, that it made it that much more surprising to discover that Starbird was a chain! With all due respect to the likes of Chick-fil-A and Popeyes, those traditional fast food joints would be hard pressed to put out something that looked this good, let alone anything that even remotely resembles their ads! In a way, Starbird strikes me as the chicken version of Shake Shack - more fast casual than fast food (though still fast food-ish) with better quality food to offer. In addition to their aforementioned chicken sandwiches, the menu has a pretty good variety of options for folks to choose from - a variety of salads, wings (both bone-in and boneless), nuggets, and a handful of sides. Plus, I love how their soda machine features a local craft soda company (Alameda Point Craft Soda) rather than the typical assortment of Pepsi and Coke flavors. -- SEOUL STAR - Crispy Chicken, Sweet Soy Glaze, Korean Seoul Sauce, Shredded Green Cabbage, Sliced Cucumbers, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Korean Chili Flakes, Green Onion, Mayo, and a Soft Round Bun It's a shame they don't have this on the menu anymore because it was great! The chicken was really juicy, the glaze and sauce added a nice sweet and spicy element, and the cabbage and cucumbers provided a touch of freshness. -- STARBIRD 2.0 - Crispy Chicken, Herb Aioli, Rainbow Slaw, Pickled Red Onion, Avocado Mash, and a Soft Round Bun We thought about trying their classic chicken sandwich, but it felt a little too "classic". Plus, this just sounded so much better! The batter wasn't too heavy or dry, the chicken itself was moist, and the avocado, pickled red onions, and herb aioli mixed together so well. -- TRUFFLE PARMESAN FRIES - House Fries, Truffle Oil, Grated Parmesan, and Chopped Parsley Served with Truffle Aioli I know truffle oil on fries can be divisive, but these were fantastic! The fries were crispy and the truffle oil and parmesan complemented each other so well. The truffle in the aioli wasn't overpowering, but also not really needed either. Yum! -- HALF & HALF WINGS (8pcs) - Four Bone-in Original Wings and Four Boneless Lemon Pepper Wings The taste of the Original bone-in wings was fairly basic, but I liked how crunchy the batter was and the juiciness of the chicken. As for the boneless wings, it was the reverse - I liked how the tartness from the lemon pepper, but a couple of pieces were just short of being dry. -- CHICKEN CHOP SALAD - Crispy Chicken, Romaine, Cabbage Blend, Tomatoes, Roasted Corn, Avocado Mash, Cotija Cheese, Pepitas, Crispy Tortillas, Cilantro, Green Onions, and Chipotle Lime Dressing I wish I saw this had cilantro in it, as it otherwise wasn't bad. All of the salad components tasted oh so fresh and there was a good amount of chicken, though, some of the pieces were similarly dry. The dressing a little sweet, but fine in moderation. The other thing that I liked about Starbird is that the workers seem so much friendlier than at your typical fast food joint. Not that they have to be overly chipper and cheerful, but I did appreciate how nice and helpful all were. Considering how my first trip here was more of a four while my second was closer to a three, their THREE AND A HALF star average is pretty spot on. However, between how convenient this place is and how the sandwiches are far superior to traditional fast food joints, I'm more than happy to round up. read more

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Starbird is a NorCal fried chicken chain that started in Sunnyvale in 2016, which I patronized when I worked in south bay in the past. Ever since its first location, I consider the quality to have gone slightly down due to ingredient sourcing. This Foster City location is alright, but not too consistent for me. It shares a pretty decent parking lot with other fast food places, and online orders for pickup have been timely, but the issue lies in the ingredient consistency. They do seasonal flavors every few months and offer reward points (and surveys for points). They make fried chicken sandwiches, salads, tenders, wings, nuggets, and a few other side items. When they first came into existence, I think they mainly specialized in tenders, which is probably their best product. I'm personally a bigger fan of their salads because they're huge, filling, have pretty fresh and delicious ingredients, and complementary sauces (though a little sweet at times). The South SF location does a discount on salads on Monday, but this Foster City location doesn't, which is a shame as I'd order more. The main issue for me is that their fried chicken is supposedly never frozen, but it kind of tastes like that most of the time - it has a dry, grainy taste often, and the breading is similarly sandy. The sauces usually make it way better, but if I were judging based on naked chicken piece alone, it wouldn't do well. That being said, it's not as oily as other fried chicken, and it has a thick crunch. The thick cut fries are usually good if they don't come to you lukewarm. Items I don't like include their rainbow slaw because the dressing is like watery mayonnaise. I also really dislike the boneless wings and nuggets - they taste like chicken scraps. Their bread has bad sourcing as it's very dry and bland, though it actually made an improvement lately. Finally, the truffle parmesan items are extremely stinky with no taste to back it up. Let's move on to the flavors. Ideally, it's a smart idea to get flavors you like or are familiar with. My personal favorite is the sweet Thai, because it's so savory with a delicious fish sauce sweetness and pungency. The Nashville dry rub is a medium level of spice, but may hurt your innards if you're sensitive. Any item with avocado mash in it has been fresh and great for me. The Cali Gold BBQ sauce tastes like potent sweet and sour sauce, and the roasted garlic aioli tastes like a decadent garlic cream. Some say the stars of Starbird are their sauces. - Star Sauce Yumm, the star of the show. Very tangy and pretty addictive, faint hint of thousand island, definitely creamy, definitely lots of lip smacking sweet tang. - Greek Yogurt Ranch Tastes like cream pretty much. I don't get either Greek yogurt or ranch more than a sauce that "tastes like pure cream". - Honey Mustard A creamy and tangy honey mustard. - Spicy Seoul Sauce Tastes like mayo mixed with gochujang. Pretty tangy and hard to tell whether I love it or just like it. - Honey Chipotle BBQ Tastes like a tangy sweet barbecue sauce, near sweet and sour sauce status, not smoky. - Sriracha Buffalo Tastes like a very smooth buffalo sauce with hint of sriracha. - Wasabi Aioli More like mayo with very vague 10% hint of wasabi, and I think I tasted ginger. - Blue Cheese A pretty mild blue cheese, more creamy than funk. - Spicy Herb Aioli Not sure if this is exclusive to sweet Thai products, but it tastes like mayo mixed with cilantro chutney. As for beverages, the strawberry lemonade is pretty sweet with some lemon pulp and kind of refreshing. It's good if you like drinks sweet. You can get chicken and churros for a dessert which are quite tasty; they are very smooth and soft in terms of churros. They taste more like fried dough than a sugar coated treat. The sugar on chicken is interesting, but I prefer it to be savory and not sugar coated. read more

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Usually the food is on point. I like their Thai wings, so tasty. My son likes the boneless nuggets and my husband is always down to try something from their "new menu." read more

Review on the BONELESS WINGS only: I've only tried the boneless wings and they never disappoint. I appreciate that the boneless wings are gluten free. My usual order are the lemon pepper - I've tried others and wasn't really a fan. I love grabbing these to go when I need a quick filling meal high in protein. I just wish they weren't so high in calories - 100 cal each little boneless wing :-( I prefer the subtle flavor of the LP so I can enjoy dipping sauce. My preferred sauces are the BBQ (little spicy kick) and the Thai (more like cilantro/green goddess). I usually do take out or kiosk and the staff is always welcoming and friendly. Today, when they noticed I was waiting they checked in with me to let me know they were packing the order. The spot itself clean...fast food style vibes - tables, bright, counter or kiosk order with open kitchen. I think in terms of overall expectations it's important to remember this is fast food and for a fast food joint it's giving five stars. read more

Starbird Chicken - Lemon pepper boneless wings - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

Gluten free fried chicken!!!! I'm just sad that they do use milk so my dairy free/lactose intolerant spouse can't have it. I wish they could use plant milk. They have a very helpful online allergen menu to see what's celiac safe (not any of the Thai things). I have gotten the tenders (delicious) and salads - even the fries are safe! SO happy! This location has plenty of seating and parking - it's a pretty quick stop off of the 101 and 92. Be sure to get their app! They send rewards. read more

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Went back for a few times as it is convenient and they have a great rewards program. Tried their new brussels sprouts = WOW it was surprisingly flavorful, crispy and delicious. Also consistent food quality. Totally deserves the upgrade to 5 's read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

I always enjoy a meal at Starbird, my boyfriend and I split the Thai chicken salad with ten chicken nuggets together. The nuggets were really good and made from quality chicken! He personally prefers the elote salad since it packs more flavor, but we both appreciate the Thai for what it is. Leafy, sweet, and packing a bit of a chili punch from the sauce, I found our meal delightful and more than enough for two people to finish (or one person to have for lunch with leftovers for dinner). The vegetables are very well balanced, with a bit of everything (lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, shallots, and the like). If you dine in and scan the QR code on the tables to take a photo of your meal, Starbird will donate a meal to people in need! I wish I realized this before I devoured my plate... read more

Starbird Chicken - Thai Chicken Salad and 10 piece chicken nuggets - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

I used to like this place more but they seem to mess up a lot. One time my sandwich was missing avocado. Another time my tater tots were missing. One time there was red stuff on the bun, I don't know what it was and hope it was not blood. Another time the breading was falling off the chicken. I do like their lemonade and cream soda though. read more

I hadn't been to this place in years, so I decided to give it another try. I mainly came for the wings but was disappointed--the lemon pepper wings were so salty I couldn't even finish them. However, the chicken sandwiches were fantastic! The chicken was crispy, the sauce and seasoning were on point, and the bread stayed firm without turning soggy, which I really appreciated. Although I didn't get to try their locally crafted sodas, the lemonade was delicious--I liked it so much I went back for a refill! The staff were incredibly friendly, and I felt welcomed as soon as I walked in. You can place your order at a kiosk or with a staff member, which is convenient. There's plenty of seating available, both indoors and outdoors, making it a comfortable spot to dine. read more

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My wife and I stopped in for a quick lunch around 2:30 pm. We ordered the chicken sandwich regular and fries. First we were given the fries from under a heating lamp, they were soggy and cold. We asked for a fresh order disappointed already, and they complied, but 8 minutes later. Fries were hot but were almost all small stubs, about 2 inches in length, with only a few long ones. Next we got our sandwich that was at best warm, very chewy, and dry. We won't be coming back soon. read more

ridiculously small portions for the price. what a joke!! we go out to eat a lot, but never again to this place. we got take out 7:00 friday 12/19. whoever worked that night made us a never again customer. read more

Starbird Chicken - 2 really small fingers with one good sized finger. for 15$? never again. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

I was in Foster City to watch my niece's soccer game and hungry for lunch and Starbird hit the spot! - Chopped salad - 4/5, fried chicken pieces on a bed of romaine with grape tomatoes, avocado mash, tortilla strips, pepitas, and other items. I thought the dressing was okay, I think I would rather have the green goddess dressing on it instead (I held the cilantro) - fries - 3/5 I thought they were just okay, also they weren't hot - cojito corn - 4/5, looked/tasted promising except there was cilantro in it which I do not prefer read more

We ordered a 2.0 sandwich to go. Didn't pay attention until opened the bag at home. It was a mini sized version of what we previously had. Did we order the wrong item? Went back to store. The person at the counter claimed that it was a standard sized and they couldn't change it as they just made from what available to them!!! Seriously! They apparently were not going to do anything about it, even though it was visibly much smaller and left a big space in the box as typical the sandwich fills most of the space in the carrying box. What do you think? Has anyone ever experienced that too? The pictures are for the same item: the small one is what we got yesterday. read more

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Misleading advertising. They say their veggie option is plant-based. "Substitute any menu item with Gardenbird, a plant-based protein Starbird Chicken sandwich detail" However it contains eggs and dairy, which last I checked are not plants at all. read more

The salad was good but very sparce with cucumber and other ingredients. I got the Thai chicken salad. You can see in the picture that it needed more cucumber and carrots. This was sort of disappointing because it didn't have as much dimension I'd want in a salad. I love a variety of textures! The flavor was good though and the restaurant was clean overall. read more

Starbird Chicken - Thai chicken salad - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

More wings and tenders! Great service and chickie! I adore the Sweet Thai Chili Tender! Love this! Friday night treat for a busy long week. read more

Starbird Chicken - Sweet Thai Tender and 4 Piece Chicken Nugget, yum! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

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The chicken sandwich and Nashville hot fries were both tasty crispy, flavorful, and definitely hit the spot. That said, the prices felt a bit high for what you get. Overall, a solid meal, just a little on the pricey side. read more

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Finally got to try starbird. There's a lot options. Chicken tenders, sandwiches, and salads. I got the elote chicken salad. I upgraded and got the blazin chicken and made it spicy. The salad is a huge portion. I had 2 meals. The corn was fire!! Chicken was crispy and juicy. Not too spicy. And the salad dressing was delicious. Wish they had more locations in SoCal! read more

Starbird Chicken - Elote salad - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

I came here super late and wanted to try it before I went home. There's a bunch of parking and is close to the freeway. The place was super clean and the staff was hella nice. Everyone hyped it up and I thought it deserved it. I ended up getting the thai tenders. It was good, not too salty. Next time I will try to grab the nashville hot. The drinks were hella good, the different sodas and lemonades. What got me was that damn thai iced tea. That is dangerous, free refills on that? HAHA. That's like the charged lemonade type, the 6th loko. I would go back again. read more

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Stopped by to try a few things and left feeling underwhelmed for the price. The Starbird Sandwich had crispy chicken and was put together well, but the flavors didn't pop . It felt pretty standard compared to other fried chicken sandwiches out there. The chicken & churro was an interesting combo, but the churro itself was on the plain side and didn't feel worth the hype. The fries were fresh and hot, but otherwise nothing special. Overall, everything was fine, but nothing really stood out given the higher price point. For what you pay, I expected more flavor or uniqueness. read more

Starbird was just okay for me. The chicken had a nice crunch but without the added seasonings like lemon pepper it felt a bit underwhelming. Most of the flavor was on the outside while the meat itself could use more seasoning. They offer a variety of chicken sandwiches and salads, which is nice for different tastes and dietary preferences. I liked their craft soda fountain, which includes root beer and other fun options. The place has lots of seating and service feels like a regular fast food spot. Not bad overall, but I would not go out of my way for it. read more

Starbird's menu introduced new Asian-inspired items so we decided to try some out. We ordered the Starbird 2.0 (chicken sandwich) and Banh Mi Fries. The size of the sandwich was fairly smaller than expected, but tasted pretty good nonetheless. I order the Banh Mi Fries but without the Asian Herb mix and they were alright, but wish they added a lot more of that aioli sauce. Maybe I could request for more sauce (maybe??), because the sauce really hits. We've always ordered online for pick up because it's just so much easier to stop by, get your food, then bounce. It's so convenient and quick to order. Honestly haven't been inside this location since the place was still Pizza Hut lol. Maybe I'll go inside next time. Overall these items were not bad. Still got love for this place though, my go-to order is always the Nashville Hot Fries but felt like trying more items out today. read more

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Well, well well finally found a place that has gluten-free chicken. Tried the four piece tenders Nashville hot 10 out of 10 french fries. We're good eight out of 10. Definitely will come back here. Good atmosphere Service was quick. Food was delicious. If you're craving chicken, this is the place to go. It is a little pricey though, but worth it. read more

Starbird Chicken - Menu GF items - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

My office in San Francisco order Starbird for weekly lunch and it was a hit. Everyone loved it including myself. I was hesitant on the quality given it's a distance for delivery. I order the Nashville chicken, it was really spicy. I think it's a great level of spice. It would make it better if the spice is mixed evenly on the chicken. I can't wait for the next time we order from them again. read more

The food is good but the packaging isn't safe for deliveries . Please staple your bags because this is the second time that our food has been tampered with by a delivery person because all they do is put flimsy stickers and it gets opened! read more

It's been some time since coming here, but on a adventure to Foster City Costco, I decided to give it a shot. I'm glad I did. The Korean Chicken Sandwich was a subtle but nice flavor, and at a very good price point. The Thai salad was extremely tasty and a very good size for 2 people to share (or 1 very hungry person to be satisfied). I was intrigued by the wings, and I like the ability to order half bone-in/half boneless with two different flavors (far more flexibility than Wingstop, and cheaper per wing). The Thai sauce was very tasty, with a good spice and sweetness. The best parts were the craft soda choices that your can grab and refill yourself, very clean and open interior, and the staff. I give kudos to the guy at the register who told me to wait while he checked. He took out each item to check it off the receipt and made sure that the order was completely in the bag. That alone was enough to make me excited to come back again. read more

Starbird Chicken - Korean chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

Honestly really disappointed in the service. Unfortunately I love the food here and always come here. Specifically there is a younger gentleman, he wears glasses and has some piercings. He's always in the counter taking orders and calling out the food. Every time we have come here he is absolutely rude. We ask for extra ranch sometimes or other things we need and he rolls his eyes while he gives it. He is always in a bad mood. we have no problem paying for anything extra. The food is great! Yet service when this gentlemen is working is terrible. Absolutely unprofessional. Will reconsider ordering here when he is working. read more

I had a promo code for $10 off at Starbird and happened to be in the neighborhood, so I headed that way and opened up the app on my phone. I had already arrived by the time I figured out what to order: the Starbird 2.0 sandwich. I chose no utensils because I didn't need them. I did, however, select napkins -- two of them -- since I knew my sandwich would be a little messy. As you can see in the photo, there were no napkins in the bag. My order was ready just a little too quickly -- not that I wanted to wait a while, but the fact that it came out just a couple minutes later and well before the pickup time listed in my email confirmation made me feel like it was ready when I walked in and they were just waiting for someone to order that kind of sandwich. The sandwich was okay -- perhaps worthy of three stars -- but the lack of attention to detail with the napkins, my lack of confidence in its freshness, and the promo code not working drops this experience to two stars. I even reached out to Starbird that same day to let them know about the promo code issue and have yet to hear back almost a week later. I'm not impressed. read more

Starbird Chicken - Starbird 2.0 sandwich with no napkins - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

Finished an outing in San Mateo and family thought some Starbird would hit the spot so looked up when the Foster City store closes...10pm on THEIR WEBSITE...perfect. Waze said we'd arrive at 9:03pm. Waze was on point and we arrived accordingly but strangly the chairs inside were all stacked up. ROH OH. Looked at the website again...yup, 10pm today (Tues). Walked up to the door and saw a printed-out sign on the door (see photo). Ok, so it's not like my Yumi Yogurt experience but the outcome is the same. If you know you're going to be closed ahead of time is it that hard to make notice on the website??? Doubt I'll be back now. And too bad because this store was better than the SSF one that seems to always forget something in your order, no matter how simple. read more

Starbird Chicken - Sign on the door - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

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Wings hot,fresh and crispy, churros are ok, fries was stone cold...wtf...you can tell they was made over a hour or 2 ago and popped under a heat lamp of micro wave. It only took a 4 min drive home from the place. Fries was old not fresh. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

I love starbird! Chicken is so crispy and fried to perfection. Fries are crunchy and fresh and flavorful. Star sauce is perfect- better than Canes sauce! read more

Hadn't had Starbird as of late, so my brother and I, taking advantage of the nice weather, decided to drive on over to get takeout and eat it at the nearby Leo J. Ryan park. Ordered the Nashville Hotbird and an 8-count of boneless wings (buffalo) with ranch, blue cheese, and honey mustard dip. I've gotta say, I'm rocking with the new buns. Previously, Starbird's sandwiches came on this long sub-like bread. This meant the toppings would be unevenly distributed, and you would almost always end up with one end of the sandwich being only slaw and condiments. These new buns are normal burger buns (very shiny ones, at that) and make for a much more equal eating experience. The chicken on my sandwich was a bit small, but the quality was there. The meat was crispy, had a manageable kick, and a welcome acidity from the pickles. Aside from needing more Greek yogurt ranch and being a little oily, it was a tasty sandwich. The boneless wings were large and saucy, just how I like them. I had a bad experience with Starbird wings at the airport (one was undercooked), but thankfully, there was nothing wrong these. The Greek yogurt ranch and blue cheese dips were both great, being creamy and zesty as well as smoky and pungent, respectively. The mustard didn't really go well with the wings, and I have no idea why we even ordered it in the first place. If you're local for some upscale fried chicken, get the cluck over to your local Starbird. read more

Starbird Chicken - Nashville Hotbird sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

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Compared to many other places in California, the Peninsula hasn't exactly been the most well-known spot for find good chicken. But with more chicken places on the rise, I figured I'd try Starbird Chicken in Foster City. Having been in the area for many years, I've always been curious about this standalone location and finally decided to give them a try. Coming into the area on a Thursday around 12:00PM, the parking lot was packed full. There were so many people here in fact that many trucks were double parked in the lot. Entering into the restaurant, there was a good amount of people inside. Although there were a few people dining in, it seemed that the majority of the people were waiting to take their food to go. Starbird Chicken uses a digital ordering system and had three kiosks open during the time I was there. But should you want to order the conventional way, there is one regular register available. For this visit, I chose the 4 Piece Classic Tender Box which was $14.97 and a small tropical lemonade at $2.47. I was alerted that my order was completed by both a text message sent to my phone and two large screens at the front of the restaurant. And to that fact, the food was ready in a matter of 5 minutes which I appreciated. Taking my items out of the bag, I was able to make out a small fries, a coleslaw, and the tenders themselves. Each tender box allows you to choose from a variety of sauces. And for this visit, I chose to try the Blazin' Ranch and the Star Sauce. Gathering all of the items, about 70% of the portion size was chicken which was a good ratio. And looking at each piece, there was a good portion of white meat inside. Fifteen dollars is a bit on the higher side when looking at the price of fast food in the Foster City area. But for what you are getting, I'd argue the price to portion is pretty good. From what I could tell, all of the food tastes hand-crafted and of very good quality. Beginning with the lemonade, the food tasted sweet but not too sugary. I especially enjoyed that I was able to taste the fruits in the lemonade which made it that more refreshing. Moving on to the coleslaw next, the mix of kale, red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrots made for a unique mix. While some of the vegetables tasted light, others balanced the slaw out and made It taste more dynamic which I enjoyed. Next, the fries were pretty simple as they were lightly salted and lightly crispy. But nonetheless they were very good. For last, the chicken was lightly breaded and very crispy. With a light seasoning, it had flavor and was delicious. What made the chicken the best was the moisture of the white meat and the selection of sauces. The Blazin' Ranch had a tame spice and was also sweet which added on more flavor to the chicken. As for the Star Sauce, it was thicker in consistency and sweeter than the ranch which wasn't too bad either. In all, the chicken was very good and I would definitely get the tenders again. Even though Starbird Chicken might seem to be a small, unassuming fast food restaurant, don't take this place for granted! From the streamlined ordering system and fast service to the amount of food given and the decent price, I couldn't ask for anything more. By no means is this the top of the mill place for chicken, but the fact their meat does not have antibiotics is enough of a reason to give this place a try. Be sure to come during non-peak times to avoid jams in the parking lot. But other than this, I'd argue Starbird Chicken is a solid 4 star place to visit. Great food! read more

Starbird Chicken - Inside around 12PM - Chicken Shop Near Me - Foster City, California

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The menu has various type of chicken and sauces like other starbird stores. At lunch hour it may got a little bit crowded with an ordering line. Clean and good ambience. read more