sophia torres
Always a pleasure coming here!! The staff is friendly and very quick with what they do. My go-to items are the chicken tenders and waffles, the sando with a side of fries, and the Mario Fries. This location is 100% better than the Chinatown one in terms of food quality and service. The best time to visit is right when they open so you can beat the crowd and have a short wait time. Will always recommend for those who love hot chicken!
… moreArchie Magtibay
Always a million percent best chicken spot. Perfect customer service as usual, been going to their original location since 2018, then started going the new location the second day they opened. Btw, I live in Bakerfield CA. I used to get the skinny jimmy (open faced sandwhich) lately I’ve been ordering the sando medium along with the fries and comeback sauce. My son gets the tenders in medium, and my wife usually orders the Howlin Sando.(no sweating for her at all) Today I had forgotten to order the collard greens. So I had asked if I can right away order just one side of greens. They ended up giving me a side for free. I suggested paying but they declined. I really appreciate the customer service they provided, always above and beyond. Also make sure to try the peach sweet tea…..
… moreAndrew Gill
We waited in line for over an hour which was expected. But after you’ve stood in it you realize the restaurant is intentional with that pace.
Regardless the chicken is very good, and the seasoned fries are excellent. The mild spice is quite mild here. I’d like to try the medium spiciness but I don’t know how long I’m willing to wait for it.
The staff is really stoked to work there and try and create a bar/club environment, but for fried chicken. It’s kinda fun
… moreDarlene Ayala
So I finally made it to Howlin’ Ray’s. I’ve heard a lot of great things and I made it a mission to go. I was clueless about this location as I always s heard folks talk about the one in LA. So glad they have one outside from the Chinatown area because I always dread finding parking over there. This location does have shared parking. There is also street parking all around. The line was wrapped around the building. But I don’t feel like the line went pretty quickly. We ordered fries, tenders, sandwich, breast and banana pudding.
There is seating both inside and outside. Not a whole lot, but it looked like a good flow, so as you finished ordering, it seemed like a table became available. All of the staff were super friendly and nice. The restaurant was clean including the restrooms. Now the restrooms was another story. It felt like you just walked into a club. There was a disco ball, lighting, and music. Pretty cool lol
Now the food, the food was good, but I don’t know, I guess I was expecting something out of this world. Everyone hyped it up, my expectations were very high. But don’t get me wrong, the food was delicious. However, the banana pudding was not it. The whipped cream was really bad and the pudding itself just wasn’t for me.
Not sure if I would stay in line and come back, but I’m glad I tried it and checked it off the list.
… moreLillian M
I went to this place and decided to try their Original Hot Chicken Sandwich, it definitely lived up to the hype , the chicken was juicy with a crispy, the sides were tasty, though the line is long, so be prepared to wait more so on weekends. Once inside the staff are friendly and efficient considering how busy it gets and orders come out fairly quickly once you reach the counter, it can get pretty crowded and loud so be prepared, might not be ideal if you’re looking for a low key calm place.
… moreCc
Southern food is becoming popular, and this place is no exception. The line tends to get long. We waited about 30 minutes to order and had to wait additional 15 minutes for our food to be ready. We ordered The Sando in mild, collard greens, a solo waffle, and a solo wing. Everything was very yummy except for the collard greens—I found it a tad too salty for my liking. While the food and service were good, I found the place to be too loud to have a normal conversation without raising my voice. I would just make my food to go next time.
… moreTIM
Howlin always treats you like family. They are so nice, best place I’ve ever dined at. Their chicken is out of this world! They hooked me up with massive amount of fries and huge portion of tenders! They have a line wrapped around the building most of the time so be ready to wait!
… moreJason N
Visiting from New Jersey, I had to see what all the hype was about and Howlin’ Ray’s completely delivered. The chicken is perfectly crispy, juicy, and seasoned with incredible flavor. The sandwich is outstanding, with the slaw, pickles, and sauce balancing the heat beautifully. Even the fries and comeback sauce were top-notch. The staff was friendly, the service was quick, and the food quality was excellent from start to finish. I’ve had great chicken back home, but this place truly stands out – definitely worth the trip and the wait. This place is a must whenever I come here!
… moreLeah McCarthy
Okay yall .
This is the spot . I like my Nashville chicken . But this place is on a different level
Do you want a vibe ?
Do you want a good selection of beers on tap ?
Do you like flavourful chicken?
This place has it all .
The chicken is HOWLIN alright!!!
I will 100 return. And I can guarantee that you will too .
Shout out to these people in particular for keeping it right .
Jael
Rigo
Miles
Keep up the good work . Yall are keeping this place real .
Five Stars
… moreR A
Phenomenal. I think I’ve never seen a better fast food restaurant execution. From giving our umbrellas against the heat while you wait to super friendly, attentive and upbeat service. Plus, the food is absolutely incredible. One of the best fried chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. Well worth the wait. I’ll be back.
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