Found new fun stop for fast meal --eat in or takeaway. One of the best Thai boba tea I've had. Ordered crispy chicken and side of savory broccoli --was delish and fresh. Add nice staffer and cute ambiance including outside seating. read more

The best chicken sandwich I have ever had in my life and it's not even close. Cool place, very clean inside, employees were all nice. I will be a regular here from now on. If you're thinking about trying this place just go right now. It's gonna be one of those joints with an hour wait once it gets too popular and well known. read more

The food is amazing! The grass jelly was yummy along with the spaghetti!! The server Veronica was friendly and welcoming! We will visit again!! read more

I'm a definite foodie and will drive 4-5 hours for a meal. My life is all about surf and good food. This place is a must!!! The food is cheap! They need to raise their prices because they won't be around long at those prices. Can't wait to go back... read more

Great customer service. They have a variety of made in house dipping sauces. The chicken has a tender crunch with unique herbal flavor. Hidden gem in a commercial complex. Well worth the search. read more

This is a hidden gem in the middle of a business park. The Taiwanese style popcorn chicken was spot on, and the homemade sauces took it to another level. My kids and I each had a different favorite sauce, mine was the Nashville sauce. The fries and Texas toast were also tasty. We try different boba places everywhere we go and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the boba. The owner let us know he constantly changes out the boba every three hours to ensure it is soft and chewy. Service was friendly and fast. Would definitely go back. In fact, my son is asking to go back again tomorrow. read more

Loved this place! Great customer service and great food. Refreshing to go to a place and see people really care. Happy anniversary! Go support this place you'll love it! read more

OMG, crispy and tasty. The chicken is definitely marinated and soo juicy. The coating is light and very crispy. There is a cabbage mix at the bottom of your chicken container that does not have any dressing. You can simply mix some of your sauce into it to complete the meal. Didn't realize I made it to opening day. It was packed but the line and ordering went smoothly. The sauces that are complimentary are on the side of the soda machine. You can have one flavor or all of them. Great options for all, from sweet to spicy. The customer service was excellent! The prices are even better in this economy. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Chicken is meaty. Prices remind me of the early 2000's. Good times. Flavors are on point.

Our family found this place on Yelp while on on spring break going to Legoland. I never write reviews but had to here. The owners could not have been kinder and more welcoming, and the food was incredible. We ordered chicken and waffles, a chicken sandwich, fries, egg rolls, spaghetti, frost drinks, (and the owner also gave us two bowls of soup on the house ). They clearly put a lot of details that separates it from other places, like the additional real fruit in the frost drinks, the house made sauces, and the hint of sweet in the spaghetti sauce. My recommendations are the chicken and waffles, egg rolls, and the pineapple bliss. We'll be back every time we visit the San Diego area. read more

Surf Up Chicken - Chicken and Waffles - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great place, great staff, great food. The staff is always so friendly and courteous, the food is delicious

Amazing new gem in much needed area for quick lunch! Tasty. Quick. Friendly. Casual and clean. Very Reasonable prices, quality food and awesome service! I hope they open more like this! I can't recall the associate who helped me but she was customer focus ed, kind, and well put together. You can tell the owner is good to employees. Can't wait to go back. Oh and they make amazing sauces this sauce snob loved them! Thanks SU team see you soon. read more

Surf Up Chicken - Homemade sauces. - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great food. Great service. Best fried chicken. Everyone friendly. Food hot and made to order.

Its very good! The cheese topping is interesting but you can get it without if that's not your thing

Best chicken ever , try their spaghetti it taste so good and so different loved it definitely come back with my whole family

Great service and tasty food from Taiwan. I love the Mexican infused tacos and owner handmade grass jelly. I also had crispy chicken, a must try! If you're a fan of Taiwanese food, you will be happy to dine in here. read more

Came to Legoland for the weekend and we were looking for somewhere to eat. We landed at Surf Up Chicken and boy did they SERVE up! The staff are amazing! (The owner spotted my Jeremy Camp WBF shirt and complimented it.) The place is clean. The food is dynamite! Had a chance to meet the owner and talk about their business. This is a place we will come back to before we go back home this weekend. Thank you to the amazing staff for serving amazingly well. Keep doing it! Where He had called He will not fail. read more

Surf Up Chicken - Words of Blessing Card - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I rarely write reviews, but this fried chicken spot deserves recognition. I went back three times in one week because the food is that good--and surprisingly affordable for the quality. This isn't your typical greasy, overly salty fried chicken. The food here is fresh, flavorful, and made with care. On my first visit, I tried Combo #1, which was a great introduction to their menu. The Texas Bread stood out immediately. It was soft and chewy on the inside with a slightly crisp exterior. The balance of salt, butter, and subtle spices reminded me of something you'd find at a high-end restaurant. I couldn't stop myself from finishing it quickly. The popcorn chicken and fries were also fantastic. The fries were crispy, golden, and full of flavor--not greasy or over-salted like most places. They had the perfect crunch, a subtle nutty aroma, and just the right amount of seasoning to enhance the taste without overwhelming it. The fried chicken itself was beautifully cooked and not greasy at all. It was slightly on the dry side for my preference, but the dipping sauces made up for it, pairing perfectly with the popcorn chicken. On my second visit, I tried the waffle chicken and chicken sandwich--and that sandwich, along with the fries, is what brought me back for a third time in one week. If you're looking for affordable fried chicken that's fresh, flavorful, and a step above the usual, this place is absolutely worth trying. I know I'll keep coming back! read more

The food was outstanding. The ice tea , the French fries, spaghetti are all a must . Large portions and the chicken was delicious. Great menu . Food is fresh and delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Surf Up Chicken - SPAGHETTI. - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Some of you may or may not know but I'm a business owner myself...I only review companies that earn 5 stars because places can have off days and it's not constructive to give someone a negative review unless they really really earn it. That said, Surf Up has the best chicken sandwich I've ever had, bar none. GO HERE!!! read more

Delicious, crunchy, not greasy, unique spice flavor, great fries, fun sauces, good service and very affordable.

We love it here! Very good chicken, amazong service. Its become one of our favorite spots

Very friendly staff and really good food. It's crazy how good the quality of everything is for how inexpensive the food is.

this is Gem!! everything is so delicious!! welcome to Carlsbad. the fries, chicken and broccoli was very fresh and tasty. definitely coming back. read more

I highly recommend this delicious chicken. The amount of food they provide for the price is incredible. If you're a fan of finger foods then this chicken is for you. Don't forget to try their homemade dipping sauces! The service is impeccable and the atmosphere of the place is really chill. read more

Surf Up Chicken is located in a less obvious place but easy to get to. Once you know it is there is will become a go to place. Lunch was a surprise. The chicken is delicious, small pieces covered with a cruchy, light coating topped with sesame seeds. The fries are the best, the way you like them, cruchy and tasty. All of the sauces are homemade. I would have a hard time deciding which I liked the best. The restaurant has a cozy, friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. The owner cares enough to talk to patrons, his friendly demeanor and pride in the quality of the food is obvious and it shows in the taste of eveything we ordered. Try it, you'll love it! read more

The crispy chicken is awesome. I also like shrimp and chicken tacos. The staff is friendly and helpful. Make sure you get plenty of their sauces to try. The Yum yum sauce is really great. The milk Thai tea with boba is off the charts! Highly recommend this place! read more

Super good Taiwanese style fried chicken. Love the sauces. Really can't go wrong here, and it's a great value as well.

Went in for the first time last week and was pleasantly surprised. The food was good, portions were good. Everything was hot but the best part about the whole experience was Ollie. He was terrific. He's really a great great employee. He just knew everything about the menu and was super friendly and it was just a really good experience, so bravo for Ollie! read more

Super D delicious--and easy on the wallet too! We were starving and devoured everything before I could even snap a pic! The service was super friendly, and the food? Absolutely amazing. Highly recommend! read more

I've been coming back here weekly since discovering this gem. Finally got to try the boba. I had to temper my expectations since I feel like North County boba historically hasn't been good. Glad to report this place is great. I asked my kids if they would come here for the Boba alone and they said "Yes!" Normally at most boba shops I have to ask them to dial down the sweetness. Surf Up Boba is right on the money with no modifications. Ordered the Thai Tea and Milk Tea. So good. read more

Surf Up Chicken - Thai Tea and Milk tea boba. - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Amazing!!! Never had tried chicken this good!! And the staff is the sweetest! You can tell they love working here. Amazing food! The chicken is the best! Pasta too! Everything actually! So yourself a favor and try it out! Now they are open longer hours!!! read more

The food is so amazing. I got the chicken and waffles. The chicken was moist and the waffles were fluffy. The restaurant is very clean. The cashier was very welcoming. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Saw the reviews and had to head to this place to try it! It did not disappoint!!!! Everything was delicious. My husband got the cheese chicken which had nacho cheese( dip your fries in it too!) however I loved all the sauces and preferred my chicken without the cheese sauce so I could dip. Great sticky rice and when you get a little chicken with the sauce and rice ...BOOM! They have already made sauces to go. My favorite was the yum yum sauce but really liked them all. None were too spicy. The spaghetti was a super star. I thought it would be like jollibee but was better. You could taste the seasoning and meat but had a sweet undertone. You're missing out if you don't try the spaghetti. They will sub any side in a combo for you. The Texas toast was buttery and garlicky goodness. I do wish they had a white meat option. I am a very picky eater and most of my chicken was dark meat but hey for a combo that was $11.75 drink included and had that much flavor I really can't complain. Don't get me started on the packaging. These meals are so well packaged. Trader Joe's reusable totes have nothing on the little Lunch bags you get. I really wanted to keep mine! All in all great food, great see, great prices! Check this place out you won't be disappointed! read more

Surf Up Chicken - #3 with rice and sub greens with spaghetti. All 4 sauces! - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Best chicken I've ever had! The place is clean, the staff is incredibly friendly, and the flavors are out of this world. You've got to try it for yourself! read more

Saw this place on instagram, and had to try it! As soon as I walked in I was greeted by a kind young man behind the counter, who walked me through the entire menus, sizing etc... he was so knowledgeable and patient. The ingredients are fresh as can be, and all the sauces are home made! The food is delicious, and the prices are incredible. We will definitely be going back! Could not recommend it more!! The vibe is very coastal California! Clean and cute! read more

Our first time here but definitely not our last. We had the shrimp tacos with a pineapple freeze. The owner gave us a taste of the crispy chicken as well. All fresh with great flavor. A fabulous find! read more

Great food! Always quick wait time even during busy hours. Cant count on finding a seat if going during lunch, plan on taking to go. Service is fantastic, workers are helpful and friendly. Try it out! read more

Went to check out this place due to high reviews in yelp. Ambiance is relaxing and friendly. Service is quick. Ordered combo #3 ($11). Chicken is crispy and well marinated, but the portion is very small (a palm size) and the meat is little dry. (The meat is not that overflowing like other's photos showed). I only have few thumb size chicken chunks laying on top of the bowl, but the bottom are all crumble/nibbles size......(I'm not sure if it's chicken meat or just starch crumbs). read more

Surf Up Chicken - Combo 3. - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I must be odd man out. I assumed the chicken was white meat but every piece I had appeared to be thigh meat which I don't like and it was greasy as if it had been sitting a while. It was hot but seemed old. And I ordered broccoli which was ice cold. I assumed broccoli, unless it was a salad, to be served warm. Who's with me? read more