436838 Fri Aug 31 00:27:10 -0700 2007 32 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2899237 hi hounds, where would u guys consider to have the best fried chicken in los angeles???.... Fri Aug 31 00:27:10 -0700 2007 53275 dandan76 1 2899247 pann's on la tijera and la cienega!!!!!!!!! Fri Aug 31 00:50:38 -0700 2007 2899237 11714 echo eater 2 2943158 Actually went to Panns last night and had the 6 wing dinner. The Split pea soup was very good. The 6 wings while very meaty were kind of missing the flavor that I like in Fried Chicken. It tasted rather bland to me. The sides of french fries were just OK and the cole slaw ( I went traditional as you can see ) was creamy with a hint of pineapple. The corn bread muffin was dry and stale and the butter and honey did not even wet it up a bit. On the other hand my dining companion had the Brisket Dinner from this months Smokehouse Special. Now that dinner tasted good. All in all Albertsons, Popyee's, Lousiana, Furaibo ( great place ) are way much better IMO. Perhaps everyone has a different palate. Rosecoes Blows it away too. The service was brisk and friendly and based on all the Panns recs on the board I was kinda let down. However, I am a hound and the search for good food everywhere will continue. Just not at Panns for Chicken. I had a burger there 3 years ago and that was a much better experience.. Fri Sep 14 18:37:18 -0700 2007 2899247 97161 Foodandwine 1 2899261 You might want to check this topic from August 18 out since it has the Exact Same Title. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/432674 Good hunting! Fri Aug 31 01:35:28 -0700 2007 2899237 23712 DiveFan 1 2932197 Honey Kettle in Culver City... It's so yummy! or Furaibo Teppansaki Chicken wings My bf and I tried Kyo-Chon fried chicken recently... good but not worth the wait or the money. Tue Sep 11 15:57:42 -0700 2007 2899237 125742 mermy 1 2932353 Lately, I've really enjoyed the chicken at LARKINS in Eagle Rock. Spicey, for sure, and I think it's a cornmeal southern crust. Good Stuff. Tue Sep 11 16:41:37 -0700 2007 2899237 93485 tatertotsrock 1 2932436 I fear that I may get booted off the board for this, but my wife loves Albertson's fried chicken, especially when it's really fresh. I have to admit -- it's pretty good. Personally, I like going to Roscoe's for chicken and waffles, but that's partly due to the novelty of chicken and waffles in the same meal. Frankly, their chicken alone is not consistent enough to rank as the "best" in LA. I've heard very high compliments about Kyochon in K-Town and Furaibo. Tue Sep 11 17:20:37 -0700 2007 2899237 13350 glutton 2 2932680 Heck I like the Albertsons Chicken as well and have posted that fact before on this board. You can get out of the "chicken closet" its alright. Actually the KEY is When its fresh. You can tell as you can smell it walking by the deli counter. Tue Sep 11 18:45:12 -0700 2007 2932436 97161 Foodandwine 3 2935197 Totally agree with this advice -- getting the chicken fresh at Albertson's is key. I also love their creole potato salad. Wed Sep 12 13:03:53 -0700 2007 2932680 18466 a_and_w 2 2933131 I just bought the fried chicken at Porky's on Manchester in Inglewood last Saturday. They make/sell Golden Bird fried chicken and it was as good as I remember (which I won't claim is "the best," but it's pretty good). The chicken was fresh and they threw in 4 pretty nice biscuits. I ordered 8 pieces (some were big), a side order of fries and potato salad; I don't know why I got the 4 biscuits with my order, but I was pleased when I got my order home. Their menu also has waffles included, so you might check them out if you are a fan of the waffles and chicken combination. Tue Sep 11 21:44:05 -0700 2007 2932436 57299 Feed_me 3 2933155 I vote for Golden Bird's chicken also - from Porky's. To me, that's da best. Tue Sep 11 21:54:44 -0700 2007 2933131 10764 monkuboy 1 2932698 Only a once a month event, but the Boneyard Bistro in Sherman Oaks does fried chicken on the last Monday of every month, and the swarms of folks partaking tell me it must be good, although I have never tried it as it is typically not my thing, but.... www.boneyardbistro.com 818.906.7427 Tue Sep 11 18:49:54 -0700 2007 2899237 10359 carter 1 2933121 I may get booted too but, I LOVE Louisiana Fried Chicken! It's cheap and I love pouring honey over the salty, crispy skin. Tue Sep 11 21:38:10 -0700 2007 2899237 124701 Gingerleen 2 2933477 Golden Bird Chicken from Porky's Gaja spicy-style fried chicken either the Glendale or the Culver City Dinah's IMHO, all are better than Roscoe's. Wed Sep 12 05:23:50 -0700 2007 2933121 120544 nomo_fan 3 2935144 Honey Kettle for sure! Wed Sep 12 12:52:32 -0700 2007 2933477 119533 kaveh 4 2936460 i used to like roscoe's but the fried chicken has seriously gone down down downhill. and it's pricey too around 15 bucks or so for some chicken and waffles. Wed Sep 12 20:02:35 -0700 2007 2935144 10866 kevin 1 2936889 Maurice's Snack N Chat (takeout only) - be sure to call ahead as it's made from scratch and can take up to an hour. It is worth the wait and I love Maurice and the people that work for her. This place deserves more recognition. Thu Sep 13 00:05:06 -0700 2007 2899237 107590 bnavda 2 2936894 it sure does, a true gem. but check on the hours as it is beyond erratic. and yeah, a wait for one hour for what most people consider to be fast-food is about right. Thu Sep 13 00:08:54 -0700 2007 2936889 10866 kevin 1 2938433 For a sit-down finer dining version, Cynthia's on 3rd Street is the place to try. 8370 W. 3rd St., L.A. 323-658-7851 http://www.restaurant3la.com/ (don't let the crappy website fool ya) Thu Sep 13 11:50:47 -0700 2007 2899237 17629 blevine99 1 2938458 I had the best fried chicken I've ever had at Kyochon in Torrance. It takes at least half an hour, so it's worth it to place your order and then browse the market for a while till your chicken's ready. Thu Sep 13 11:56:49 -0700 2007 2899237 21341 hrhboo 2 2938687 hrhboo. I have head about that place and its outlet downtown. If you find a moment would you describe it further. Did you get the wings or whole chocken cut up. And I have heard that all is with some type of sauce?? Thanks Thu Sep 13 12:59:26 -0700 2007 2938458 97161 Foodandwine 3 2938710 It's a food court style counter in a big Korean market. You place your order at the counter and there are tables and chairs. I got the smallest order of spicy wings, which turned out to be about 15 pieces (the wings are split into winglets). After about 1/2 an hour, the wings were served in a wicker basket. They came with some sort of pickled radish thing that didn't appeal to me. The spicy and regular wings are the same, but the spicy ones are drizzled with very hot sauce. I have a high tolerance for heat and was getting quite red after the first few bites! Next time I'll get them without the sauce. The wings are very flavorful and don't really need it. The wings themselves do not appear to be coated with anything and are extremely crunchy. They are fried in oil for 15 mins, butter for 5 and oil again for 5. You can really taste the butter but not in an overpowering way. They are about as non-greasy as wings can possibly be, just crunchy skin and succulent meat with no fatty bits. Very highly recommended! Thu Sep 13 13:06:30 -0700 2007 2938687 21341 hrhboo 4 2939213 hrhboo, thank you for taking the time to give that detailed report. the market is Frescia (sp) right.. cost for the wings?? only if you reply. thanks again I am going to go there I think that its Torrance Blvd and Crenshaw.. Thu Sep 13 14:56:49 -0700 2007 2938710 97161 Foodandwine 5 2939279 Yes, that's the market. I don't remember how much I paid but it was a lot of wings. Also, they don't offer much by way of sides, in fact none at all. I needed something to cut the intensity so I bought some bread from the little bakery in the same food court. Enjoy! Thu Sep 13 15:18:51 -0700 2007 2939213 21341 hrhboo 5 2939503 The prices are listed in this CH Digest http://www.chow.com/digest?page=8 which also lists a previous topic on Kyochon. Most people seem to be shocked by the prices. Thu Sep 13 16:34:00 -0700 2007 2939213 23712 DiveFan 5 2939515 Oh fudge, forgot the link. Thu Sep 13 16:38:11 -0700 2007 2939213 23712 DiveFan 4 2940342 I really like their fried chicken. The spicy doesn't seem that spicy but it really catches up to you. They really could have more sides or something. When we've been there , many people seem to be ordering take out. Would also like for them to have a more interesting choices in drinks besides Coke and Fanta. That's just my personal preference. Went there tonight and was a little crazy with the parking. I will say that the service was good and the waitress was really friendly and sweet. Thu Sep 13 22:26:30 -0700 2007 2938710 71423 bsquared2 1 2939628 Aunt Rosa Lee's Mississippi soul food, El Pollo Camparo, Pann's Thu Sep 13 17:24:39 -0700 2007 2899237 61476 Skunk2Racer 1 2939663 some links Thu Sep 13 17:37:28 -0700 2007 2899237 10375 badseed 1 2940250 I too may get booted off but I am partial to Popeyes. I really like their Cajun rice which is like dirty rice. It has small pieces of what I think is liver. On a negative note, I disliked the fried chicken at Knott's Berry Farm. I think its a quality problem as they have long lines and your packed in and out. Kind of like an assembly line. Thu Sep 13 21:30:43 -0700 2007 2899237 17882 Al Bondigas 1 2940498 I'm also a Porky's fan. I'd prefer less coating on the fried chicken, but it's good, it's crunchy, and the juicy, tender bird underneath (I get the dark meat) is outstanding. The counter service can be very charming, too, and the ladies in the kitchen eyeball everyone who comes in but never stop moving. It's a very likeable place, and I wish it were closer to home! Fri Sep 14 03:47:39 -0700 2007 2899237 77350 sbritchky 1 2943616 Asanebo. Fri Sep 14 23:33:32 -0700 2007 2899237 56081 HPLsauce 1 2944875 Second Pann's. Aunt Kizzy's is also pretty good. Albertson's, when it's fresh, and they'll make you a batch if you ask... is very good, esp for superkarket and reasonably priced fr chix. If you prefer skinless, try Cynthia's on 3rd St. for spicy skinless fried chicken breasts. Sat Sep 15 15:49:43 -0700 2007 2899237 15572 Emme