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Dave's Hot Chicken

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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. THE JOURNEY After 6 months of running the pop-up with long lines, the team took the plunge and op... read more

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3462 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90010, United States

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Khoon J. 
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3 years ago

First time trying Dave's Hot Chicken here in LA in Korean town it was pretty tasty only thing is you will need to eat it fresh while hot... We ordered the sliders and chicken strips medium spice sauce. This is still very spicy if you don't have high tolerance for spice I'd recommend mild sauce. Fries were pretty good as long as you eat it fresh too. The Dave's sauce is fire we liked that very much. Ordered online and they were very good and being quick for pick up! Must try when LA! 

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Gina K. 
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3 years ago

Sooo good. Food comes out quick, and pretty cheap! 13 bucks for two sliders and french fries. Amazing 

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Patricia L. 
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3 years ago

I realized that Dave's does mostly hot chicken tenders, which is different from the LA mainstay for hot chicken (rhymes with growlin jays). I couldn't help but compare the two places as they're probably the most popular hot chicken joints in the area. Dave's is solid. It'll tide over your hot chicken craving. The sandwiches here are sliders, which I don't necessarily prefer. I like a bigger chunkier chicken sandwich. The flavors are tasty. It's definitely not as spicy as "jays" because the medium felt mild. I feel like I can... read more

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Katie V. 
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3 years ago

Finally had the chance to try this place and I was pleasantly delighted! My husband and I ordered the 2 chicken sliders w/ cheese and a side of fries and Dave's sauce. THE GOOD - Quality white chicken, fried to perfection. The sliders had the perfect amount of breading, seasoning, cheese, and slaw. Crinkle cut fries were fresh. The mild definitely had no heat, and the medium had a nice little kick (not much). Next time around I'm going to kick it up a notch and go hot! Also, great portions! THE NOT-SO-GOOD - Dave's sauce... read more

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Julia B. 
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3 years ago

It was amazing I love that the chicken tenders were juicy! Great flavor In "hot" they could be skimpy with the fries tho , excellent customer service too! (: 

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amber a. 
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3 years ago

Great food, great service from James especially!! I'll def come back to dine . I recommend the tenders. They're amazing 

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Franco L. 
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3 years ago

Wow, did I mention WOW. Finally made it in here after hearing all the rave reviews from my friends. It's tucked away on the corner of a strip mall in K town on Wilshire Blvd. the area is busy and parking may be a challenge but it's worth the little hassle. The menu is simple...chicken and more chicken sandwiches with your choice of side and your level of heat. I went for the two strips and fries, medium level heat. The fries were crispy and the chicken was crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The heat level wa... read more

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Yula K. 
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3 years ago

Have sadly been disappointed by Dave's lately. Feel as if the quality has gone down while prices have gone up. The sauce packets are unfortunate, and the fries seem to get smaller and sadder each time I go. Hope they can return to their roots. 

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Troy B. 
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3 years ago

This review is long overdue. I was a regular here for a few weeks when this spot first opened in 2020. When I lived down the street, it was always a solid takeout option after a long day. Forreals, something about Dave's hits different. Not sure if it's their seasoning or the quality of their chicken, but the chicken is immaculate. Juicy, tender, crunchy, just the right amount of salt and spice, and goes so well with bread, fries, or in the slider. I typically like to get the two tender option, as I really like to be abl... read more

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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.7 star rating with 803 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m.