Dave's Hot Chicken
TO LIVE AND FRY IN L.A. In 2017, four childhood friends came up with a simple concept -- take Nashville Hot Chicken and make it better than anyone else in America. With only a couple thousand dollars to their name, they boot-strapped a pop-up concept in a parking lot in East Hollywood serving a simple menu of tenders, sliders, fries, and kale slaw -- they created a viral cult following with lines consistently over an hour long.
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abdur rahman
βYour hours say 2 AM closing, but when we arrived we were told you're closed. We came here specifically because of those hours and ended up leaving without eating. Please update your hours so people don't waste their time.β
Sophia Christiaan
βIt was my first time at Dave's Hot Chicken, and I really loved the slider and fries. The chicken was crispy and tasty, the pickles were yummy, and the signature sauce was great. The fries were crispy and well seasoned. The service was okay. Waited just a tiny bit to be served. The guy who took our order spoke in a very low voice, so it was hard to hear. I give the atmosphere only 2 stars because eating there was a little rough. Our table was very wobbly, and other tables around us went uncleaned. It was a little tight since there wasn't much room. There were Ramadan decorations hanging from the ceiling, which were pretty but a little odd. There was a very cool graffiti wall. I would definitely come back because of the yummy food! β
Sophia DeMartino
βAll I have to say is wow. The flavor of the chicken is impeccable and is complimented well with pickles, Dave's sauce, and even the honey packets they provided in our bag. I got the medium spice level and it was a good kick of heat that did not make me feel like I was eating fire. When I tried my boyfriend's hot chicken sandwich, however, I couldn't get the heat out of my mouth. The flavor profile was still present and made the bite just as enjoyable as it was painful, haha. The fries are crispy with a soft inside (my fav) and should 100% be dunked in the sauce provided for enhanced flavor. The cashier was friendly and provided excellent service. The walls have eye catching murals, as well. Overall, 10/10 experience and will certainly be back for more.β
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