57888 Tue Jan 13 13:31:48 -0800 2004 12 2 Los Angeles Area 0 302669 What other places like zankou & California Chicken are ther for flavorful roasted chicken and assorted chicken sandwiches? I feel these 2 places serve very healthy stuff. Tue Jan 13 13:31:48 -0800 2004 0 Burger Boy 1 302674 pollo alla brasa on 8th and Western has the bombest rotissere chicken on the planet!! Forget what you have had in the past, this place is in a class of its own and its dirt cheap to boot!! Tue Jan 13 13:44:20 -0800 2004 302669 0 dewy 2 302702 It's a small thing, but I like how their side salad has beets in it. The fiery ajo is also terrific, and won't make you an untouchable for the next six hours, unlike the garlic sauce at Zankou. Tue Jan 13 14:56:15 -0800 2004 302674 0 Robert Lu 2 302742 Also on Vermont near 165th Street. Good beans and tortillas for dipping in that fantastic green hot stuff. Though I didn't think around $10 for the whole chicken was necessarily dirt cheap when you can get the Supermarket birds for far less. Tue Jan 13 18:12:54 -0800 2004 302674 0 gj 3 302765 The costco chicken is the best value, while any of the grocery chains are truly the worst value at any price, as they are virtually flavorless. Tue Jan 13 19:48:27 -0800 2004 302742 0 rmc 1 302709 Costco Tue Jan 13 15:11:19 -0800 2004 302669 0 Ernie 1 302717 I second COSTCO - Amazing roast chickens. Yum. And a bargain at 4.99 I can't wait to go to 8th and Western - sounds awesome Tue Jan 13 16:31:29 -0800 2004 302669 0 Tom P 2 302780 The Costco birds are an amazing deal. Must be brined, because the flavor goes all the way down to the bone. But they don't have a 10 items or less line. Tue Jan 13 20:35:01 -0800 2004 302717 0 Robert Lu 3 302809 The time to go to Costco at least in the Van Nuys store is around 3:30-5p.m., where you will find lines of no more than 2-3 people. I have gotten in and out in less than 10 minutes on some occasions, many times in less than 15 minutes. You obviously have to know where the chicken is, which I definitely do. Wed Jan 14 01:01:23 -0800 2004 302780 0 carter 4 302863 Yes! That time of day is by far the best time to go to Costco (same for the one on Los Feliz Blvd.) I think it is because the free food sample tables have been put away by that time. Wed Jan 14 16:42:27 -0800 2004 302809 0 Tom P 1 302732 "Spain" at the corner of Glendale and Allesandro (Right next to the 2 in Silverlake) Also recommend the paella. Tue Jan 13 17:49:16 -0800 2004 302669 0 John Jabaley 1 303176 Three other possibilities, in ascending order by price: 1. Dino's Burger (which, given your handle, is a natural). This place makes very good roast chicken, served on a big pile of french fries and dowsed in their secret hot sauce. Rough neighborhood, but great food and very good prices. 2575 W Pico Blvd., (213) 380-3554 2. For my money, the absolute best roast chicken in town (including Zankou) is the rotisserie chicken at Marouch. You have to call ahead, because they only make it to order and it takes 45 minutes, but it is superb. Tender and juicy, with a perfectly seasoned crispy skin. Truly, a thing of beauty. Their garlic sauce is better than Zankou too. (Also, try a bowl of their yellow lentil soup -- wonderful.) 4905 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 662-9325. 3. Moustache Cafe. This place actually makes a reasonably good rendition of the classic poulet frites. The white meat is sometimes a touch on the dry side, but the chicken has a nice flavor, the skin is usually nice and crispy, and their frites are excellent. Can be ordered with a side of creamed spinach. Also, their combo grand marier/chocolate soufflé is one of my favorite desserts in LA. 8155 Melrose Ave., (323) 651-2111. Sat Jan 17 21:04:39 -0800 2004 302669 0 David Kahn 1 303270 Cafe Bravo, also an Armenian roast chicken place. 1135 W Glenoaks Blvd Glendale Sun Jan 18 22:46:55 -0800 2004 302669 0 Hosan