Howlin' Ray's

Howlin' Ray's is a fried chicken joint Chinatown Los Angeles located in United States.

9 / 10
203
ratings
  • Phone

    (213) 935-8399

  • Website

    howlinrays.com

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  • Type

    Fried Chicken Joint

Address

727 N Broadway #128 (btwn Alpine & Ord St) Los Angeles , CA 90012 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Yes
Parking Private Lot
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 53


Keywords:

chicken lively french fries waffles authentic casual good for singles crowded tongue lines crispy food chefs country well clean
Eater

Those in the know at Howlin' Ray's opt for Mario Style, an off-menu catch that puts hefty chunks of Nashville hot chicken over top a pile of fries , along with cheese , slaw , and pickles . Read more

Adrian Phillips

Found this truck across from the Vista Theatre in Los Feliz on Saturday. Fried Chicken on a piece of bread with picked. Order white or dark, select your spice & grab a side. Had the dark (thigh), yum!

Oliver

Parking only takes cash. Validate!! Also, the chefs counter is by far the best place to eat. Even if it takes a bit longer, wait for it. Much different experience. YES CHEF !!!!

Mohammed Abu Hajar

Great hidden gem , one of the best fried Chicken i ever had in my life, the buckle is the first thing to taste, the wings was outstanding the half chicken is huge for one person, the Mac Salad is great

Casey

That chicken sandwich is the best damn sandwich in the friggin' world... Seriously, it's good AF. Get it mild to enjoy the taste. If you must try the Howlin' level spicy , just get a wing on the side.

Roland

Absolutely delicious, but anywhere hot or above is really really hot. If you are getting something on one of these hear levels, GET SWEET TEA . Sandwich and wings .

Eater

For a taste of Nashville-style hot chicken , a fried chicken concept with a kick, check out Howlin' Rays in Chinatown. The savory, spicy flavor concoction is even served with waffles on the weekends. Read more

Maina Khoja

Their chicken sandwich is incredibly crispy , thick, and juicy, & the fries are perfectly seasoned/crispy. Note that even the mild heat level is spicy . It's a takeout spot and there is always a line .

Dustin Lee

Hot is actually pretty hot - I'd do the medium. Food is great but I wasn't sure it was worth the insane wait, that is until the crew really went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing time!

Noura Alakel

Always a looong line but totally worth it (waiting could extend to 2 hours) best chicken burger ! But too spicy , always go one level down from what u usually eat in other restaurants

AMW

That spicy chicken sandwich (level: HOT) deserves all the hype. If you don't mind the noise, heat, and general pandemonium, grab a front row seat at the bar .

Rayshawn Williams

No matter what piece of chicken you order here, the seasonings are the same and the flavor is awesome. The only thing that differs is the spiciness level chosen so order any piece and chow down.

Luis Mendoza

Biggest hot chicken sandwich you will ever eat. If you love spicy food , get the HOT. Anything above that is for experienced foodies only. ????????????

Omari Allen

Hands down the best fried chicken I've ever had. Also as someone who can generally handle spice, the hot is actually hot so be weary of going more intense.

Hadeel Omer

The Sando , and quarter chicken , both medium spicy . SO GOOD! Worth the 2+ hour wait.

Kassi Nopratvarakorn

Always a long line , but always worth it! The chicken sandwich is life changing and their heat levels are no joke. Save yourself with their peach tea and definitely order extra comeback sauce.

Rachel K

Vegetarians - this isn't a place for us. I was with a group, and after waiting in a line for 45 minutes, the staff offered me a free potato salad when they realized I didn't order anything!

DJ P

Task Rabbits FTW. "Mild" is plenty of kick for most, "Hot" is an adventure. Chicken ordered "Howlin" includes gloves and usually a free side of mac salad . Eat Scoops right after to kill the heat.

Cheryl Gan

If you still wanna be tasting your chicken , go with ‘medium’ or ‘medium plus’ spice level - anything above numbs all sensations in your tongue ???? best fried chicken I’ve had in this country tho!

Brian Childs

Chicken is legit. Don't cheat yourself out of trying the greens. They do them right.

Mitzi Y.

There will probably be a line , visited on a Friday afternoon, at 3pm, and waited in line for approx 30 min. This was in early July, they opened at the end of April.

Mitzi Y.

The mild is good and enough spice for the average person who isn't afraid of heat but still wants to taste their food. Hot is already very hot, I can't imagine what X-Ray feels like!

Ricky Sherrill

Who knew you could get "Hot Chicken " in Los Angeles. Pick your heat level. (mild, medium, hot, & extra hot.) I went for the hot & was pleased.

Reims Reimers

The Sando . Medium. Get taro fries from Baohaus next door. The sweet starch pairs well with the fire in your mouth.

Abel Martinez

Best tasting chicken ever! Period. No competition!

Mike Duong

The Sandwich ! The hot buns are on point. Any order of fried chicken will be amazing.

Stephanie Szeto

Get the Nashville hot chicken - go when they open in the mornings to avoid the wait.

Kyle Taylor

Chicken sandwich medium is perfect level of spicy . This place really lived up to the hype

Nicholas Matulich

Go with hot. Hot would be medium in Nashville. The sides are mediocre, but the fries are the best choice.

Thomas M

"Medium" wasn't spicy enough for me. I'm not a chili/hot sauce freak and I could easily finish my sandwich without anything to drink. Maybe the "hot" starts at "Hot"?

Connie Chiu

Alright guys, the fried chicken is good, like really good. But it's not two-hour-wait good so no, not worth the long ass line . The medium heat isn't that spicy . Sando is alright. Get some fries too.

Amanda Zone

Opening in 2 weeks!

Abu Aya KD

Sando - medium heat, peach tea and fries

Tess Reyes-Salazar

The staff is great! The food is amazing!

Kelley L.

Their fries are so good!!

Winnie Khoo

Expect 1-2 hr wait. Fave: the sandwich - medium spice , wings - hot

Carlos Cruz

Everything is good. You can not go wrong

Aaron Bradley

This is place is so good . Chicken is off the chain!!!

Domo Nicko

Great spicy crispy fried chicken

Ryan Tatman

Got the hot. Seasoned perfectly and wasn't too spicy .

Ron

Great chicken and waffles on weekends!

Domo Nicko

Do note there is always a long line . Plan an hour wait to be safe.

London fear

Customer service was bad today 9/24/16 @2:41pm....didnt feel welcomed... Didn't feel anything... Hopefully food is good... Been to other places were things are better explained

Krisztina Rutkai

The best fried chicken ever!????????????????

Hien T

The sandwich + a wing

Steven Lam

Fried chicken and everything else

Vincent Ong

Go early or go home.

Antonio Rojas

The hot is, hot!

FAHAD ALESMAIL

Best fried chicken in history

Miles

Hot chicken sandwich yo!

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