Sweet Heat
First let me start off by saying I am about the pickiest, grumpiest curmudgeon there is. I think most food is ghastly and overpriced as well as most restaurants should not be in business. With that being said….this is about, if not the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had. Crunchy and moist. A fresh roll. Pickles were awesome. Banana pudding, almost like eating a cup of banana cheesecake, not overly sweet and the vanilla wafers gave it a nice crunch. Had the JoJos as well. Crispy and good. Nice seasoning. One order is definitely enough for two people. Very pleasantly surprised!!!
I ate the food too fast so the picture is of the counter display! LMAO
… morePaula Phan
This place deserves THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH in LA. What I love about this place is that it’s not your typical Nashville hot fried chicken joint. Their sandwich is unmatched. I considered this to be on the same level as an In-N-Out burger in which their chicken sandwich just fits perfectly together. Down to the bun, with the super juicy, crispy chicken breast, fresh butter lettuce, the smoked paprika aioli, and don’t forget their perfectly homemade hot sauce. I prefer their sandwich over the tenders, and that’s saying a lot. This is a must at GCM.
… morePaolo Ramos
The spicy chicken sandwich was very good, it had more of a hard crust than usual fried chicken crunchy texture. But it was still a very juicy and tasty sandwich. Definitely was worth buying the habanero honey and paprika aioli to go with it.
… moreJoseph Sheffield
Great flavor and crispness on the chicken. Unique flavor that will make me think of this place if I tasted it again. Good option in this market. $22 for a 5piece bucket is a bit higher than fast food spots but this tastes elevated and worth it. The cornbread is thick and tasty. After a few bites the saltiness was much for me. I don’t eat cheese but I had to taste it. I’d come back and recommend. Reheated it in the air fryer and it was indeed delicious with just a little spice like I like it.
… moreVictoria Genin
YUM! some of the best damn chicken in town. Love the ambience of Grand Central market. Lucky Bird is a unique gem amongst the multiple pizza and Asian food stalls in the hall. Staff is nice. counter is always clean. Chef personally served us our beer. The chicken is juicy with crunchy skin. coleslaw is very tasty too. And the potatoes are crisp and delicious and salty. Careful though, they’re very thermal when they come out of the kitchen and will burn your tongue! Pricing is a bit high for a couple pieces of chicken, but it’s comparable to the other food stalls in the hall and sometimes you just gotta spend a little more to get a little more. Will be back again soon. Thanks!
… moreVanessa C
I am so picky when it comes to fried chicken and I have to say that this is the best I’ve had! Their chicken strips are served hot and fresh, not fatty, perfect amount of coating, not oily or greasy and has so much flavor. I highly recommend their paprika aioli and their salsa verde dipping sauce. Also, the young lady at the cash registry was so sweet and kind. She offered us cold water since it was hot while we were waiting for our food. Amazing food, service and atmosphere!
… moreRodrigo “funning”
New Year’s Eve this place was still open around 8pm and so glad I picked this spot for a quick dinner.
I ordered the three piece tenders, waffles and a Diet Coke. The chicken quality is really good, cooked to perfection. Tender and juicy with the good amount of seasoning(overall a good tender). I recommend using their dipping sauces to accompany it, I got the ranch and habanero honey. Now the waffles were probably my favorite part and with the syrup it was solid! I highly recommend trying their waffles even over their chicken.
I’d definitely come back again and try more their menu items. Parking is limited but there is plenty la seating inside.
… moreCharlie B.
Lucky Bird has a small menu and they don’t make much, but what they do make they take a ton of pride in. Their chicken tenders are massive with a savory, crispy outside and a flakey inside. Their mac & cheese is better than your mom makes, and their version of Frank’s Red Hot rivals the original.
… moreD T
The fried chicken was well seasoned and it had a nice crispy breading, not crunchy, that was really delicious. The potatoes were well seasoned too and everything tasted fresh.
… moreStephen Lee
With all the competition going around with fried chicken sandwiches, this one is top 3 in my book. I thought the spicy chicken sandwich had the right amount of spice and texture. Not so hot that you cannot enjoy the flavor. The potato wedges are “true” wedges if you will that cuts a potato into 4 pieces and is deep fried. Fantastic!
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