best fried chicken

[dandan76]

hi hounds,
where would u guys consider to have the best fried chicken in los angeles???....

[Emme]

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.

[HPLsauce]

Asanebo.

[sbritchky]

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!

[Al Bondigas]

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.

[badseed]

some links

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Larkin's
1496 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Pann's Restaurant & Coffee Shop
6710 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Roscoe's House of Chicken
1518 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Dinah's
6521 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Porky's BBQ
801 E Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301

Dinah's Fried Chicken
4106 San Fernando Rd Ste A, Glendale, CA 91204

Roscoe's House of Chicken
5006 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken
9537 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Kyochon Chicken
3833 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Honey's Kettle
2600 E Alondra Blvd, Compton, CA 90221

Boneyard Bistro
13539 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Furaibo
2068 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Cynthia's
8370 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Furaibo
368 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Furaibo
1741 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247

Roscoe's House of Chicken
106 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90003

Roscoe's House of Chicken N Waffles
830 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

Golden Bird
3767 Santa Rosalia Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008

Golden Bird
4725 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Louisiana Fried Chicken
4411 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90062

[Skunk2Racer]

Aunt Rosa Lee's Mississippi soul food, El Pollo Camparo, Pann's

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Pann's Restaurant & Coffee Shop
6710 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Pollo Campero
1605 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Aunt Rosa Lee's Mississippi Soul Food
2781 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018

[hrhboo]

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.

[Foodandwine]

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

[hrhboo]

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!

[Foodandwine]

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..

[hrhboo]

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!

[DiveFan]

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.

[DiveFan]

Oh fudge, forgot the link.

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Kyochon Chicken
2515 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

[bsquared2]

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.

[blevine99]

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)

[bnavda]

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.

[kevin]

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.

[Gingerleen]

I may get booted too but, I LOVE Louisiana Fried Chicken! It's cheap and I love pouring honey over the salty, crispy skin.

[nomo_fan]

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.

[kaveh]

Honey Kettle for sure!

[kevin]

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.

[carter]

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

[glutton]

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.

[Foodandwine]

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.

[a_and_w]

Totally agree with this advice -- getting the chicken fresh at Albertson's is key. I also love their creole potato salad.

[Feed_me]

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.

[monkuboy]

I vote for Golden Bird's chicken also - from Porky's. To me, that's da best.

[tatertotsrock]

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.

[mermy]

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.

[DiveFan]

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!

[echo eater]

pann's on la tijera and la cienega!!!!!!!!!

[Foodandwine]

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..