Howlin' Ray's - Chinatown

Hands down best hot chicken sandwich in LA! You can get wings, tenders, legs etc too. There are 6 different heat levels. There is usually a long wait. Parking can be tough on the street. Order online ahead of time! Restaurant is carry out only but there are a few places to sit nearby.

So we were recommended to try the chicken here. Really enjoyed the chicken, though be warned, the 'hot' is really spicy. I typically eat spicy food on a regular basis, and I couldn't handle anything more than 'hot'. Even 'hot' was too spicy for me, and I had to cool it down with water and coleslaw. There is limited space to sit down and eat. We had to wait in line to get the food because of its popularity. Be aware that there are not many vegetarian options as well.

Came on a Friday morning around 11:15am and line wasn’t too long. Took around 15 mins to order and another 10-15 to get the food. Staff is super friendly. They were bumping music and had good vibes all around. For food, ordered the sando and chicken tenders - both mild temp. Although it was mild, it had a good kick! Chicken was juicy. Chicken tenders made me so full. Fries are also good with the comeback sauce. Make sure you buy that as it doesn’t come automatically with your order. For seating, they had 2 picnic tables. We grabbed a spot and were able to sit down & enjoy. It’s located at a food court. Parking was $10 for a full day but cheaper if you’re in & out. Definitely recommend. You can also check out their twitter to see their current wait time.