Thanks Wooboi for the great chicken! I was in the area working. I did a quick 5 mile run along the Potomac River. I saw this place and decided to try it. The menu is straight forward. Chicken sandwich, tenders a burrito, fries and a pudding. I got the 3 tenders and slice of bread. Spice level mild. Great portions. My chicken was hot, fresh and succulent. Well seasoned and flavorful. $13 or so. No fries. Service was fast and the restaurant is clean. I love Nashville hot chicken. And this place didn't disappoint. I saw they have other locations. That's good to know because ow I know where to get great flavor and good portions of protein. Keep up the good work. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - 3 tenders mild 10/10! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

5 dollars for pickles. Breading doesn't stick to the chicken that well, maybe using too much flour? read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - What is!? - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My friend recommend this place years ago but I've just never been near by. Luckily I was hanging out with some friends so we decided to go. Love that they have so many spice levels to choose from. I asked for the medium level and honestly it could be considered spicy to some. So if you're sensitive maybe go one lower than you think. The flavor is more than just spice though. The chicken is really well cooked and battered. The outside was crispy even with sauce all over. Also the fried okra was a sleeper agent, it was so addicting we all kept reaching for it. I'm personally not the biggest fan of waffle fries but these were cooked great. Great place to swing by and grab some fried chicken read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Wooboi! New fan of their hot, spicy, juicy fried chicken. Not as crispy-crunchy as my all-time fave Roaming Rooster, but that's OK: I'm here to test out their spice levels. For context, I regularly enjoy spicy food: always top my pizza with crushed red pepper flakes, eat deli sandwiches with a layer of pickled jalapeños or banana peppers, and generally order medium-to-spicy levels for Thai, Chinese, and other cuisines. But I'm not one of those ghost pepper extremists, so I hesitated to try Wooboi's Code Red or Blue on my first visit and ordered Level 3 (Hot). Let me be clear: Level 3 is spicy, but I was proud of myself and ate the whole thing with no drama. It's got a little delayed effect and will make your tummy feel warm the rest of the day. Overall, a delicious spicy sandwich I'd make another trip to Alexandria for. I will be brave and try Code Red next. Tip: If you're going to go spicy, order cold bottled water (maybe 2) and the banana pudding - the dairy helped in between particularly spicy bites. Wish they served milk or milkshakes! read more

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This was the first time going to the the Alexandria location. Was surprised to see some of the menu was different. My partner got the burrito. I ordered garlic rice (rice is life), 3 chicken tenders and some fries. The burrito was very tasty and filling! I am going to be looking for this at the reston location. I really enjoyed my chicken tenders, they were huge! The fries are always good, I just wish we were given more sauce - something for me to ask for more of next time. Will be back! read more

The sandwiches and tenders here are absolute fire. Didn't expect the tenders to be so big, level 2 was perfect spice for me as i don't like my mouth to be burning but like just a bit of kick to it. Every bite of that sandwich was so good. $5 waffle fries are perfect for two people to share. read more

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The food was decent but we asked for the 3rd spicy and it was not spicy at all. Also they put the coldest cheese in the fries and burrito so it made my food cold. The cheese never melted...this was like a Dave's chicken but the off brand. read more

Great chicken sandwiches offered at varying degrees of spice (including plain). All sandwiches topped with a tangy slaw that compliments the savory chicken very well. The piece of chicken they put on this sandwich is huge, it eclipses the potato bun and then some! Dining room is pretty standard for a quick service joint. It's clean and well lit. Not much more to say. Waffle fries are a very standard frozen product with that starchy coating (not anyone's favorite). They do, however, toss them in a signature dry spice that helps elevate them a bit. Altogether, not a spud to write home about. Great chicken! read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - The Sando with Waffles Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Discovery!!! They offer a JR size sandwich! Yahoo! I've never been able to finish a regular sandwich and this new size is perfect. Easy kiosk ordering. Takes about 15 min to get your food. Prepared fresh no reheated! You can really tell !!! Also ordered a side of their coleslaw. A healthier lunch??? I still believe this is the gold standard of chicken sandwiches. Clean but basic seating. Functional is the best way to describe it. read more

Woooooo boi! Amazing chicken! We really enjoyed the sando (low heat) and the Michael (level 3). The level 3 was quite hot but still really enjoyable. We really loved that everything was great at Wooboi, not just the chicken - the fried okra, fries and dipping sauces were all mouthwatering and outstanding. The chicken was very fresh and the portions were huge. Excellent value. Relaxed place and fast service. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - The Sando and the Michael, Okra and Waffles Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Was excited to try this place based on a friend's recommendation. I ordered the 4 out of 6 spice level and it was perfect for my tastebuds. The breading of the chicken was super soggy and fell off the chicken before I could eat it. The could also use a better bun on here. Some of the sauces on the side didn't do much for me. Waffle fries were okay. Overall decent spot. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Did a takeout order for the burrito and fries. The fries were well seasoned but a little soft and chewy. Not sure I would get them again as they weren't special to me. The burrito was really good the sauce was an excellent compliment (wish I had taken a cross section pic!) to the filling. It was totally packed and a filling alternative option to the classic chicken sandwich. Next time will try the chicken sandwich or tenders because.... For sure I'll be back! read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - Fries and The Burrito - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

5 Stars for the food and 1 star for the crappiest plastic cutlery I've ever tried to use. I went through 3 knives where the teeth fell off, which pretty much means I was eating plastic. Such pitiful utensils. The Tenders were good, crispy and hot in both temperature and spice. I went with Level 2 which had a nice level for me, but keep in mind, your heat level may be different. They never do a good job of explaining heat to people. Scoville is the universal scale of hotness so lets start seeing that on the menu (Quaker Steak and Lube is the best at that). If I find myself in the area and needed a quick meal, I'd definitely give this another go. First, I may stock up on Wendy's cutlery though! read more

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If you like chicken sandwiches then this is the place for you. The level of heat will choose your sauce and choose wisely, they don't lie! They are super busy during a standard dinner rush and there is always a line, small place so not a tone of space,but if you call ahead you won't wait long. read more

First time out there, helpful cashiers, nice little spot with a good amount of seating inside Got the tenders, sando, and fried okra 5/5. Both chickens were ordered hot, they weren't "hot" to me and my mom, more excellently flavored, but I can tell its toned down a little for a less spice savvy audience. If you're sensitive to spice, hot might be just right. Super juicy and flavorful, love the spice blend. The fried okra was BOMB. Huge portion for 6$, crunchy, warm, salty and amazing. Definitely coming back. read more

I don't do well with spice so I thought to myself I could probably handle a 1 out of 5 spice. I WAS WRONG. If you are like me I implore you to get a 0. The 1 had me sweating All of that aside the flavor was excellent. And was very filling. I got the three tenders and shared the waffle fries (also delicious). I don't think it needed the random piece of bread at the bottom because it just got a little soggy and served no purpose. Overall great place in a beautiful location near the water. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - THREE TENDERS - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Super fresh. Literally saw drop the chicken after I ordered. Packs a ton of flavor. I got medium which I think was the appropriate level of spice. Breading is thin? But that's by design. It's an Asian-Nashville fusion. Give it a try read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - Sando - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Had a delightful early dinner at WOOBOI Hot Chicken and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Located in north Old Town Alexandria less than 30 minutes from downtown DC, this spot had great reviews and was not super crowded when we arrived around 5:45. We ordered a level one chicken sandwich each with added cheese and slaw on the side, as well as the waffle fries. Our food was out within ten minutes and was super tasty and fresh. The chicken sandwich has pickles, the slaw, a mayo based sauce which I asked for on the side, and the chicken breast. Despite being breast, rather than thigh, the chicken was tender and moist. The coating was excellent and the spice level one (not spicy at all, so don't worry if you choose this one) was smoky and well seasoned. Next time, I aim to try the spice level two or three. The fries were also seasoned at that level and were perfectly crispy and quite large. The sauce was not remarkable in terms of flavor and is there more to provide contrast between the crispy chicken, the crunchy slaw, and the bun. The bun itself was top tier; not only had the cheese melted into the top bun to form a soft upper layer on the toasty bread, but the bottom bun took on a lot of the flavor coating the chicken and was a highlight of the meal. Between two people, one order of fries is probably sufficient. The slaw is also apple cider vinegar based, not mayo based, which is a rare treat and was super tasty and refreshing. This was a great experience and I look forward to a return visit. read more

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To quote the great Ric Flair... WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Boi. Man. This is some damn good chicken. It is plump. It is hot. And it is attractively priced for the size and the area in which it resides (which is to say overpriced, but on par with everything else that is overpriced in this area). If you're not careful, you are going to feel the WOOOOOO for quite some time afterward as well. Those heat levels printed on the wall are not just for show, nor are they understated. Consider with great care if you want to go above a 3 on your first visit. I am someone who likes things pretty spicy, but flavorful. I don't want heat just for heat's sake. A 3 would be plenty for me, so until you can set your personal barometer here, I'd suggest not going too hard too fast. The sandwich is also massive, so really, there isn't much need to get a side in my opinion. When my friend who lives locally told me that, I didn't really believe him, but as soon as I received the sandwich and consumed it, I definitely felt I didn't need anything else. This will be a repeat eat everytime I come to Old Town to visit! read more

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I can't believe I loved it! We had a chicken sandwich with coleslaw and a grilled chicken with rice and salad. The breading was spot on, crispy and juicy chicken. The spice level 2 is just a mild zing, the 3 was also not too spicy. The waffle fries only come in one size and it's perfect to share. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - WAFFLE FRIES - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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If you're reading reviews deciding whether or not you should go to Wooboi, the answer is yes, go right now. It was so good we ordered it two weeks in a row. The chicken sandwiches while pricy are HUGE. Truly the size of my head. The chicken is juicy, fresh, and crunchy. I am a wuss when it comes to spice so my favorite has been the no heat version. My partner got a level 3 and even as a spice lover he had to drink lots of liquids during it. The chou fries are the perfect (albeit messy) side. I have yet to be able to finish one of their sandwiches due to the size. We tried the chicken and waffles, which were just ok, so I'd say go for the sandwich instead. Definitely my new favorite chicken spot in the DMV! read more

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The chicken here is soooo juicy. We got medium but definitely should've gone up a level. The sauce is pretty sweet I was expecting more savory so just heads up on that. Fries were Good some were just hollow from being over cooked so could do without that. Clean and overall nice quick lunch. read more

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Food was great. They give out big portions of food. Chicken was good. Not as crunchy as other places like Popeyes or kfc but it was breaded and fried very nicely. The place was very clean and organized. They sell bottled drinks, in case people worry about the cleanliness of a fountain dispenser. They also provide water via a filtered dispenser. Only two people were working but they were cranking out the orders. Our food probably took 5-7 min for it to be ready. Very quick considering we went on a Saturday night where a big event was taking place. The hype is real. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - Chicken tenders with a side of fries. And whole bunch of sauces - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I've never been to Nashville to try their hot chicken, but a lot of places make Nashville style hot chicken sandwiches these days. I tried the Reston location a couple years ago and finally got to try this location in Alexandria. I remember trying level two spice in Reston and here. Overall, they are consistent with their spice level. However, the quality of the sandwich differs at both location in respect to the texture and build. This establishment is one of my favorite chicken sandwich business in the DMV area. The cost of one sandwich alone is $12 not including tax. It is pretty pricey for a sandwich but, the size of the chicken breast is pretty big. They also have a special dipping sauce that is pretty versatile. You can use it for the fries, tenders, chicken sando, everything. Plenty of parking available nearby. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Came here after shopping for plants around the corner. Overall, I would come back. It was my first Wooboi experience. I got the tenders. Next time, I'll get the Sando. The tenders were delicious. They were big, juicy, and flavorful. However, my favorite item on the menu was the shrimp. The shrimp was so freaking good. It had great flavor and was fried to perfection. The fries were also really good. I thoroughly enjoyed them. I do wish they had fountain drinks, but drinking from a bottle isn't too bad. The service was fine. They don't go out of their way to be accommodating, you order from a kiosk. The vibe inside reminded me of a five guys. Overall, I would absolutely return again, but I would order for takeout. read more

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Yummy! How have we missed this place. We were on our way to the boat show a week ago and stopped in for dinner. The setup is kind of weird inside with a large island in the center for trash and a tiny counter but that didn't take away from the delicious food we got! I'll start with my toddler daughter who got the chicken and waffles. They were fresh and yummy. The chicken on all the dishes were on point. There is no kids menu but we enjoy the leftovers. My husband had the second step chicken tenders and they were on point. Def had the heat. Mambo sauce was a nice touch but wish they had a few more sauces. I had the chicken sando and it was huge! It was so good and juicy. I will def get that again. We also got a side of fries which were yummy. The inside reminds me of a five guys or something with the drawn on walls. Def low key and casual. The service was quick and efficient. read more

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I've been to a lot of chicken places back home, and in terms of the taste this is right up there. As usual, they have several levels of heat to choose from. Very fresh and juicy chicken paired with a nice dipping sauce. The sandwich is a good size too. The picture I took hid the toppings, but it had some. The one thing that falls short to the others I've seen is the lack of options. Many of the menu items are pretty similar varying by a topping or two, but my go-to restaurant also offered mac-n-cheese, fries, and rice combos (both standalone and with chicken + toppings). With that said, this place is still a great spot for a chicken sandwich. Also note, I usually get the sandwiches with no heat, so can't speak for that. Someone I was eating with got a heat level of 3 and said it was underwhelming, so if you're in for the spice, I suggest getting 4+. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - The Sando - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Hot take incoming: this sandwich is fine. Then again, I am a firm believer that chicken thighs are better than breast and find this place way too overhyped. Sandwich has a decent toasted bun and pickles but the chicken itself is a bit too much meat and less crunch/flavor. Don't get me wrong, it's HOT, but I'd say a place like Hot Lola's does it way better. Understand that I'm potentially in the minority here but I'd love to try this spot again if they incorporate thighs into their SANDO. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - THE SANDO - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Known for their digestive system disruptive Code Blue chicken sandwiches, this review covers the flavors of the sauces and dishes instead of the self-torture. Is the chicken really tasty? No! The sandwiches? Yes! They use white meat chicken filets that are big, thick, and moistened with brine. The filets have a plain chicken flavor with a hint of salt water. Since the filet is big, this plain flavor makes up a good part of the flavor in their dishes. With that in mind, let's see where the flavors are coming from. They have 6 spice levels. The heat comes from chile powders, applied twice. First, it is added to their Love sauce, which the cooked chicken is dipped in. Then, the powder is dusted onto the sauce coated chicken. The ingredients listed are the ones that contribute to the heat. Many other ingredients make up the flavor profile of their Love sauce, such as salt, sugar, onion powder, spices, etc. 1) Classic has no heat. 2) Level 1 is paprika and mild cayenne. 3) Level 2 is jalapeño and hot cayenne. It's about 100,000 Scoville heat units (SHU). 4) Level 3 is habanero pepper and mitmita powder. It's about 300,000 SHU. Mitmita is an Ethiopian spice blend of bird's eye chile, salt, cardamom, cloves, and other seasonings. 5) Code Red has ghost pepper, mitmita, and berbere. It's about 1 million SHU. Berbere is an Ethiopian spice blend of fenugreek, ginger, and red chile pepper with warm spices. 6) Code Blue has Carolina reaper pepper, Trinidad scorpion pepper, ghost pepper, mitmita, and berbere. It's about 2 million SHU. Orders are placed on a kiosk. They have 2 kiosks located in front of the wall menu. The wall menu doesn't list everything that they have. Their sauce descriptions were useless, so I wrote descriptions down below for the 4 sauces that we got. We bought 3 dishes. 1) Sando sandwich Breaded chicken breast filet, ciderslaw, butter pickles, and comeback sauce in a potato bun with 2 choices of sauce. We got this at Level 1. It wasn't hot. The sandwich was large (5.5 inches in diameter). The chicken was moist and tender with a typical white meat flavor and a hint of brine. The thin, crispy coating was well-seasoned with a touch of spiciness. The bun was soft and moist with a typical flavor. The ciderslaw had cabbage, red onions, vinegar, salt, sugar, and seasonings. It works in the sandwich, but I wouldn't buy it as a side. The slaw has juices that drip out, so make sure to cover the bottom. The breading, slaw, and comeback sauce give this sandwich flavor. We poured sauce on EACH bite to overcome the bland chicken. The chicken itself needs a marinade. The owner used to claim that the chicken filets were marinated in buttermilk, shio koji, spices, salts, mirin, and saké. That's not happening now! That's a pity. It must have been great. 2) Michael sandwich It had breaded chicken filet, mushrooms, monteray jack, cheddar, mozzarella, and slices of red and green chile peppers in a potato bun with 2 choices of sauce. We got this at Classic level. This was the same size as the Sando. The chicken and breading were the same as above. The chiles were not very hot. This was tastier than their Sando because the cheeses added more flavor and savoriness. It still needed sauce. I prefer this over the Sando. 3) Burrito Grilled chicken, egg, cheese, and rice in a flour tortilla with 2 choices of sauce. We got this at level 2. It wasn't very hot because there wasn't enough chile powder in it. Only the meat had some. The chicken was breast meat that was moist, tender, and seasoned. The egg was cooked over-medium. The melted cheese tasted like a blend. The rice was lightly seasoned. We added Somi sauce, which was flavorful and complementary. Overall, the blend of flavors was satisfying. Here are the 4 sauces that we tried. They were in condiment cups with lids. It costs extra for more than 2 per entree. 1) Comeback sauce It had mayo, ketchup, and sweet relish. It was thick and heavy on mayo flavor. 2) Mumbo sauce It was very sweet, peppery, and slightly tangy with flavors of sugar, tabasco sauce, and ketchup. 3) Somi sauce It had a nice balance of mayo, cilantro, and lime juice. It's named after the owner's dog. 4) Zard sauce It had level 2 heat. BBQ sauce and mayo with ground red chile pepper & jalapeño oil. It was hot and enjoyable! They also have Honey mustard sauce and Michael's bbq sauce. The service was polite, helpful, and very informative. The dining room and restrooms were clean. There is street parking and garage parking at Harris Teeter. The food had good flavors on the first couple of chews, and then the bland chicken took over. As long as you have enough sauce, the food can be flavorful throughout. The quality of the food was excellent, and it was pleasing after we figured out the sauces. So, give them a visit if you're looking for spicy hot chicken. read more

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We've only gotten delivery from here. We ordered: - the sando: chicken breast, slaw, pickles, comeback sauce on a potato bun - clubhouse: chicken breast, blt, comeback sauce on a potato bun - large fries Both of our sandwiches had large pieces of chicken. The chicken was moist with a nice light batter and seasoned very well. Each bite was very flavorful and the comeback sauce was delish! I was very full after finishing my sandwich and could only eat a handful of fries cause I was stuffed! The fries had good seasoning on them and so good when dipped in the comeback sauce! I thought we probably could have split a small fry and been fine. I would love to try this sandwich at the restaurant to see if the fried chicken would be crispier since we've only had it delivered read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

After a long day of unpacking we thought we'd try some local food. My wife found Wooboi Hot Chicken and we ordered 3 sandos with waffle fries and an order of fried okra, which we picked up to take home. As you see in the picture the sandwich and fries were golden and presented nicely. Where I went wrong was not eating it on the spot because by the time we got home we had to re- heat the sando, okra, and fries. Still pretty but I am sure it would have been better if eaten while piping hot. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - THE SANDO and WAFFLE FRIES - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

So we were at a Nationals game the night before, and the group sitting behind us kept raving about this spot so of course while visiting the area, we had to stop in. Fantastic spot for Korean fried chicken with an American southern spices twist! Loved that they offered hot spicy lever from zero spicy to turn your ass inside out spicy on your fried chicken. The fried okra was totally my jam... Perfectly battered and fried to perfection. So much better than fries plus you feel kinda healthy since it's a green veggie :) Chicken was super moist and tender and really flavorful even without any spicy heat on it. Their coleslaw was so good that my boys asked to order more! Now that NEVER happens lol staff was really nice and helpful and the space was minimalistic and clean. It's a must go and a must recommend! Open in NYC please! read more

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It was time for me to go, and experience this spot. As per ALWAYS...I was excited!! I'm starting to see that the Alexandria Virginia area has tons of off the beaten path eateries...and I'm here for it!! Hot Chicken!! Where I am: @wooboichicken . Location Reviewed: 532 Montgomery St., Alexandria VA . Menu Includes; Chicken Tenders, Chicken & Waffles, The Sando (fried chicken breast with slaw, pickles & comeback sauce), Thousand Sunny (2 chicken breast with onion & cheese, no bun, Waffle fries, fried okra, & heat levels ranging from Classic (no heat) to Code Blue (Super extra Hot). . Reviewed: Their CHX Sammy (fried chicken breast with bacon & cheddar, on a potato bun with code red ex. hot heat $10). STAMP!! Chicken, Hot , & Bacon...Winning!! Their Chicken & Waffles (3 fried chicken breast with 4 waffles at a Level 3 Hot $14). STAMP the chicken, and the waffles were DELICIOUS!! The Barahona (2 fried chicken breast stuffed between grilled cheese sandwiches at Level 2 medium heat $15). DELICIOUS!! Lastly was their CHOI waffle fries (with lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheese, Mumbo sauce, & Honey mustard $7). STAMP!! Their Mumbo Sauce...DELICIOUS!! . Customer Service: Excellent!! Attentive, & Welcoming. . Online Navigation: Super Simple...Fluid!! . Parking: Street/metered . Recommendations: The Chicken & Waffles on level 3 Heat!! =STAMP =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Wooboo Hot Chicken is a great fast casual bite on Old Town North. Food is always fresh and the tenderness of the chicken is hard to beat. Kiosk ordering is quick and easy, and the food itself takes maybe 10-15 minutes. I always get the plain sandwich because of I'm weak, but even the plain is beautifully seasoned and really hits the spot. read more

My friends has always been raving about this establishment since its been open and I was craving for another good spot for chicken sandwiches. So, we headed down to Wooboi. I ordered the classic Sando. Chicken sandwich with coleslaw and a box of waffle fries. I have to say, the portion size are huge. Enough to satisfy any hungry person. Also, I love how the fried chicken, which was seasoned perfectly, protrudes between the buns. The hint of saltiness of the chicken, coupled with the sweet tang of coleslaw brings together quite a harmonious balance between the two bringing together to create one really appetizing chicken sandwich. And their waffle fries. Seasoned with the same spices as their chicken. Delicious! I can't wait to come back and go a level up. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Wooboi has two locations. One in Alexandria and one in Herndon. It's a causal takeout place known for their fried chicken. There were only few items on the menu - sandwich, torta, and tenders (2 big pieces in each order). Their comeback sauce was very creamy and delicious! You can add a side of fries or slaws on the side. Their slaw isn't too heavy or creamy, which I like. You can choose different levels of spice: 1 (low), 2 (medium), 3 (hot), code red and code blue. I love spicy food and I couldn't feel it as much with just level 2. Would be interested to try code red in the future! read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - Menu (January 2023) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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We had to give this location a try because the Herndon location makes our favorite chicken sandwich. We ordered two Sandos (Levels 2 & 3) and Fried Okra. The sandwiches were huge and the chicken was super crispy and tender! The toppings, however, did not compare to Herndon's. The ciderslaw and butter pickles lacked the acidity and tartness that we loved. We weren't huge fans of the Fried Okra and ended up only eating a few pieces. The batter gave it a nice texture, but lacked flavor. Since we basically had the whole box left, we offered it to someone waiting for their food when we headed out. read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - The Sando and Fried Okra - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

If I remember correctly, a Yelp NoVa (thanks!) Insta shot led me to this spot. On a Saturday afternoon around 4:30 it was quite. Nothing fancy with an understated dining area and some outside seating. A simple menu with almost as many Power (heat) levels as food items. Ordered a couple of Sandos (most popular) at Level 2 and Level 3 Power levels. I can handle spicy and enjoy it. That said, Level 2 (medium) was just right. Level 3 (hot) was almost like a delayed Ghost pepper heat and sneaks up on you (& we also enjoyed this heat level.) 4 (code red) and 5 (code blue) must be off the charts which is why you have to sign the Waiver wall. (Hmmm, a big maybe for next time.) The chicken was tender, not greasy and the Sando was a substantial & tasty sandwich with Cider Slaw and pickles balancing it out. Tenders came with a slice of bread/pickles and were delicious. I'm usually not a fan of waffle fries but these were legit with their seasoning making the difference. We need a Wooboi in Maryland! Chx and Waffles will be ordered next time. If in Alexandria or Herndon, don't miss this one! read more

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This is if a hot chicken and Indian restaurant had a baby, and it had 90% of the hot chicken genes. Super well seasoned, made to order, massive piece of chicken on the bun. Would recommend if you want a different hot chicken experience. read more

Alright the price was a bit of a shock based on what the restaurant looked like and not having ever eaten there but the food was incredible and was enough for two meals easily- this coming from a girl that eats. The fries were huge and should have been split with a friend or two. It's got a fast casual vibe but I will say the cashier was so not interested in taking our order it was actually kind of humorous. I think the food absolutely justifies the price, just keep in mind how much food it is. My hot tip is to ask for more sauces... I'm not sure how I was supposed to know to ask for more sauces but my friend who ordered right after me got different sauces and they were delicious (and unmarked lol) read more

Wooboi Hot Chicken - Chicken Sammy - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia