J&G Fried Chicken | Irvine

One of Taiwan’s Most Popular Fried Chicken Shops Is Opening in Orange County | Eater LA

"Opening its second U.S. store and first Orange County location at the Irvine Spectrum on November 23, 2024, the brand was founded by Huang Jinchang in 1973 as a street food operation on Jiguang Street in Taichung and today operates roughly 70 stores in Taiwan and 430 internationally; the LA and OC locations are in partnership with 85°C Bakery Cafe. The menu centers on Taiwanese-style fried chicken prepared in custom-designed fryers and includes fried chicken sandwiches offered in a plethora of flavors (original, spicy, yuzu, and sweet and sour), along with popcorn chicken, chicken cartilage, and chicken tenders accompanied by Asian-inspired dipping sauces; non-chicken items include fried oyster mushrooms and a smoked salmon sandwich." - Cathy Chaplin