Happies Hand Made

Chef Josh Skenes Opens Happies Hand Made Fried Chicken Restaurant in LA | Eater LA

"A new fast-casual spot from an acclaimed chef serving thick, Sichuan-inflected fried chicken tenders that are encrusted in a crispy Southern-style batter, dressed with a mildly spicy Sichuan chile sauce and a hint of smokiness; the tenders are presented atop a choice of crispy waffles, milk bread slices, or dressed salad greens. Sides and sweets include heavily seasoned, craggy fries fried in beef tallow and soft-serve swirls topped with passion fruit, strawberry sauce, or whole honeycomb, while a broad beverage program ranges from fruit sodas and a variety of teas (lemon mint, honey oolong, hojicha) to cold brew with a doughnut, fruity boozy slushies, frozen cocktails, and housemade sodas. The menu emphasizes value-conscious combos (for example, two tenders with a starch/side and a soda at a set price), the interior is wood-lined with retro-diner touches, counter stools and plush booths, and the operation launched as a limited dine-in concept with takeout and delivery to follow." - Matthew Kang