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    Wooboi Hot Chicken

    4.3 (298 reviews)
    ModerateChicken Shop
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Maggie A.

    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!

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    Edie S.

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

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    Usamah N.

    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.

    The Sando with Waffles Fries
    Michael W.

    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!

    The Sando and the Michael, Okra and Waffles Fries
    Erienne T.

    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.

    Michael C.

    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.

    Fries and The Burrito
    Jamel V.

    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!

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    Joe S.

    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!

    THREE TENDERS
    Shayna H.

    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.

    Sando

    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

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    Rohan N.

    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.

    Hearty and spicy sandwich!
    Erik S.

    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!

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    I've been coming here since they opened. Seems the portions got smaller, and they started charging a credit card fee. I'm out.

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    Ask the Community - Wooboi Hot Chicken

    Is this place halal?

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    How many calories is in the level 1 Sandos chicken sandwich?

    About 950 calories!

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