Happies Hand Made

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Happies Hand Made

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427 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

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Sichuan-inflected fried chicken tenders, liquid waffles, tallow fries  

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LA’s New Restaurant Openings - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"The chef behind Leopardo and SF’s Angler is dipping into fast-casual with this Arts District spot, where spiced chicken tenders are served with milk bread and waffles. The food menu seems slightly limited at the moment  (there’s also tallow fries and soft serve), but there are plenty of drinks to pick from, including passionfruit sodas, honey oolong teas, iced coffees with a whole donut on top, and frozen cocktails flavored with coconut or grape." - cathy park

https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/new-la-restaurants-openings
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The 15 Best Soft Serve Spots In Los Angeles - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Remember the incredible soft serve at the now-closed Leopardo? Because we certainly do. Well, it's back, this time in a more fast-casual form. The chef now runs a spicy chicken tender and waffle concept in the Arts District, and much like Leopardo, the thick-but-airy swirls of sweet milk ice cream are the highlight of the menu. The $8 treat resembles a fancied-up McD's sundae cup, with five topping options to choose from—the biggest winners so far are fragrant strawberry jam or rich butterscotch with honey-roasted peanuts." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park

https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/best-soft-serve-in-la
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The Biggest Los Angeles Restaurant Openings in June 2025 | Eater LA

"A fast-casual concept opened June 6 in the Arts District by chef Joshua Skenes (founding chef of Saison and Angler in San Francisco and Angler in Los Angeles). After opening Leopardo in mid-2024 and temporarily closing it in early 2025 to focus on this project, Skenes serves thick, spicy, Sichuan-inflected fried chicken tenders with fruit and tea drinks; heavily seasoned beef tallow fries; soft serve topped with passion fruit and strawberry; and frozen cocktails. The tenders are offered atop crispy waffles, milk bread slices, or a pile of dressed salad greens." - Mona Holmes

https://la.eater.com/restaurant-openings/285866/biggest-new-restaurant-openings-los-angeles-june-2025
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Happies Hand Made - Review - Arts District - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"The chef behind Leopardo and SF’s Angler is dipping into fast-casual with this Arts District spot, where spiced chicken tenders are served with milk bread and waffles. The food menu seems slightly limited at the moment  (there’s also tallow fries and soft serve), but there are plenty of drinks to pick from, including passionfruit sodas, honey oolong teas, iced coffees with a whole donut on top, and frozen cocktails flavored with coconut or grape. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Cathy Park

https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/reviews/happies-hand-made
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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

https://la.eater.com/2025/6/6/24444550/happies-hand-made-joshua-skenes-fried-chicken-restaurant-opening-los-angeles
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Natalie Krause

Google
Worth the hype!! Super juicy chicken, very generously sized tenders, crispy textures and yummy moderately spicy flavors. The homemade sodas aren’t to be missed either - the passion fruit one was bomb. Excited to see more of this chef and team!

Elias Solis

Google
The food was served hot, which is always nice, but overall the meal was pretty underwhelming. The chicken is country-style with breading that didn’t stick well and no standout flavors — just bland. It came with a chili oil that wasn’t spicy or sweet, just kind of mild and forgettable. I paid $31 with a drink, which felt steep for what I got. Customer service was fine, but the food didn’t deliver. Definitely doesn’t hold up next to places like Howlin’ Ray’s. Wouldn’t go out of my way to come back.

Happy

Google
Happie hands down made me the best fried chicken I’ve had in a while. Succulent and tender yet crunchy but also crispy. Those chickens 🐓 will be Gods in the afterlife 🙏. I wanted to try the salted butter coffee, but they ran out on the quick. Tallow fries is the way to go with frying and you can taste the beefiness. I haven’t even mention the corn flake ice cream with that honey comb 🪮 🍯….so good….fire 🔥meets 🍨

Leo Vargas

Google
Chickens tenders should always taste this good. Waffles were delicious. Looking forward to our next visit. The fries are great!

spen

Google
food is insane. dont sleep on the drinks and dessert too. the oolong is super good and not very sweet at all which i love. also tallow fries are incredible

Grace Park

Google
Had a great experience! Josh and John the owners were there and they were flexible in accommodating menu items that were out of stock or not orderable via the kiosk The tenders were super thick battered and crispy! Fries are Rallys style and the hojicha was great! We got samples of the slushies and the yuzu rum was our fav

Armando Sanchez

Google
Wow. Some of the juiciest chicken tenders I have ever had. So I saw that this place opened up and it is so lowkey. No fancy signage. It’s actually connected to Tatsu Ramen so at first I thought it was just an extension of the restaurant. But I went with my partner and we shared a chicken tenders combo. Chicken is better than chick-fil-a and raising canes; not even a competition. Chicken flavor in terms of seasoning and breading rivals my favorite chicken place Howlin Rays. But the pieces are huge. The French fries are 10/10. And I’ve never tried a handcrafted soda before but it was delicious. I found my new go to chicken place. Highly recommend giving this place a shot.

Jake

Google
Unseasoned BLAND chicken. Forgettable taste. I honestly don't know why they use breast, it's not flavorful at all. No flavor to the chicken itself and the batter. Heavily relying on the sauce. Chicken "sando" but uses burger buns, why not just call it a chicken burger... Fries were fine. Interesting strawberry drink, a bit too syrup-y, could use some mint. It was not as refreshing as I expected. Came because of Eater LA, left disappointed. Feels like they also bought a bunch of reviews on google maps. Overall too expensive for what they have to offer.
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Martha E.

Yelp
Just because it's 90 degrees doesn't mean people don't want spicy chicken tenders- because we absolutely do! And so glad I had a solo lunch date. You order at one of two kiosks/screens and it advises they'll call your name and text you when your meal is ready. I loved this as it causes me anxiety that I'll miss hearing my name! The bottled water options were sold out- again, 90 degrees- but they had pitchers of iced water on the pickup counter. Granted I didn't see these until after I picked up my food but oh well- next time! I got the Hawaiian roll combo with 2 sauces: spicy chili crisp and golden berry bbq. I love all things passion fruit and added one of their passion fruit sodas. My meal was ordered at 12:18pm and ready at 12:34pm. I was happy to wait and cool down from my outside walk, looking around while I waited. If it wasn't as hot, I would have gone out for a walk down the street to see what else was nearby since it was clear I was in a popular spot. I got my food packed for take away since I knew I would probably have a few bites and take the rest home, which is exactly what I did. The slaw: 10/10 tangy and crunchy without being too sweet The fries: 100/10 oh. my. gah. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked & I can tell they were going to cause just the perfect amount of regret later lol The tendies: 9.5/10 but only because the crispy bits kept separating from the chicken itself and I was having to put it back together before trying to awkwardly dip it in the sauces Passion fruit soda: 9/10 definitely flavorful but on the sweet side, as most housemade sodas tend to be. It also was not as carbonated as expected. I actually brought half of it home to mix with some club soda. Both sauces were stellar. The spicy chili crisp was *so* good but it made me sweat even more. I needed more air con for that one. The golden berry bbq was so unique and definitely worth a try. I wanted the passion fruit soft serve but the soda was already too sweet and I couldn't have both without upsetting my pancreas. Next visit, I'm starting with dessert!
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Danielle L.

Yelp
Cute place! We placed our order on the iPad at the counter. I got the 2 chicken tender order, a side of fries and the honeycomb soft serve. The chicken was not my favorite. The tender size is big. The skin came off after each bite. Not much flavor to the skin or chicken. The French fries are good and seasoned very well. The honeycomb soft serve was interesting. The soft serve itself has a strong milk taste. The honey and cereal elements makes the dessert really taste like a bowl of cereal lol 3 stars for the fries and soft serve. I want to try the passion fruit soft serve next time
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Sammy B.

Yelp
I very serendipitously walked past this place after we had a mid experience eating next door at Sampa. Walking past the entrance you would think this restaurant was a coming attraction as no line, no view into the restaurant was possible from the outside. But the lightning bolt of recognition came over me when I remembered this is Chef Josh Skenes (founding chef of Saison and Angler in San Francisco) and I'm so glad I got past my anxiety and actually approached the doors and opened them into a world of grooviness and excitement. When you look around you see high ceilings, circular lights, plain text menus, and wooden styling all around. One wall has wall slats with space between so you can see the dining area of their neighbors, Tatsu, which also serves as extra seating. It feels energetic as you see the kitchen being completely open for you to look into and because no one takes your orders but you instead use a digital touchpad to order, all the focus can be on cooking. We already ate at Sampa for brunch so we weren't too hungry so we didn't want to go overboard but wanted to try these popular chicken tenders. We decided to go for their Hawaiian roll combo which comes with one chicken tender, one sauce, red cabbage slaw, 2 Hawaiian rolls, and their famous Tallow fries. We also got their honeycomb soft serve. It was phenomenal! The Hawaiian rolls are grilled so there is a slight crunch to them and the warmth of the griddle made the interior taste even sweeter. The slaw is chopped red cabbage with a little bit of vinegar marinated into it and it was a good balance to all the fried items, adding a nice change in temperature and texture. The chicken tender is MASSIVE, about the size of someone's hand from tip-to-tip. It was also one of the tenderest kinds of chicken tender I've ever had. It lives to that part of the name, most likely from a brine they did of the chicken before dipping it into a crispy but soft, fall off the chicken exterior. Taking a bite into this and you can see why they are so loved and starting to become infamous. Paired with whatever sauce you grabbed with it (we got ranch) and you have a protein that's just like Rick Astley: never going to give you up, never going to let you down. The Tallow fries are a must when visiting. Deep fried in beef tallow the crisp of this fry is accentuated by the savoriness of what it's fried in. Paired with a honeycomb soft serve that felt like you dived face first into the most decadent soft serve you've ever had and you have the best combo ever of sweet & savory, cold & hot. It's the small details here that make everything amazing. From their attention to detail in how they create each chicken tender to the individually packaged wet wipes for people to grab for post chicken tender destruction Happies Hand Made lives up to its name because from beginning to end it'll be hard not to be happy. Definitely try this place!
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Rickey M.

Yelp
TLDR: Big Juicy Lao Gan Ma Chili oil Tenders, that's probably best enjoyed in sando form and some sort of sweetness to balance out the salt. A bit of an odd experience. I was super excited to try this place after seeing some of the hype surrounding the place, so I made it a point to get in here ASAP. First the spot is nice, if youre not familiar with the area its over by Urth Cafe and Resident right over at the edge of Arts District. When you walk in no greetings, just 2 big tablets to put your order in on. The problem here is that there was no one to help guide you with any recommendations or any questions. I knew what I was going after but the issue is they have hella sauces and no real explanation of what they are besides their ambiguous names, by default i just chose to add a ranch since it seemed to the safest choice. Regardless, we move forward. 2 tender plate with waffle and fries +1 extra tender along with a strawberry soda, and a milk ice cream w strawberry as well as another tender plate w the hawaiian rolls. We needed to get the whole experience here. The Strawberry Soda was super refreshing! Now comes the confusion. After seeing many pictures and videos of dressed tenders and comparisons to Howlin Rays in terms of flavor I selected the Spicy Tenders for my meal (you can select country/naked or spicy). After about 20 minutes the plate is ready and picked up. The tenders verified huge, but oddly no sauce, no spice, just naked. However they came w a side of chili oil. Mostly confused but unbothered we dipped the tenders into the chili oil, and if youre asian (im half korean) you'll be familiar its essentially lao gan ma or a similar chili oils. This is supposedly the spicy varient. I love me some chili oil too so u can call these chili oil tendies. The problem here is there was no real balance away from all the salt. Salted/brined VERY tender tenders with a batter that was crunchy on the outside but sliding off because the inside was a bit mush, crunchy good salted fries, chili oil, and a pureed yellow pepper sauce that came with the plate. I love savory dishes, but this was a huge salt bomb. Used the ranch to try to salvage some balance but it didnt do it. I will say that the waffle was on point, but weirdly no syrup was provided, and it was a bit busy and the kitchen staff were grinding it out, so I let them do their thing to clear all the orders coming in from the crowd that poured in. This is where I think they would benefit from someone guiding people or some sort of sign with sauce suggestions/pairings. I'm sure the BBQ sauce would have helped balanced it out a bit better. The milk ice cream to end which we hoped to be the savior at the end of the meal seemed to lack any sort of sweetness added which is fair its a milk ice cream, but it was essentially all milk cream with no sugar added. The starwberry puree helped salvage it a bit, but it kept giving the group pure heavy cream vibes. I will say though if our order wasn't just served to us completely wrong by accident then I'd really say to skip going the tender route. Theyre upper tier tenders but if you're supposed to just have these and dip them in the chili oil I dont think they work great by themselves, BUT i will say these tenders probably work best in a sando form. I paired the hawaiian roll with half a tender and the cabbage slaw and some of the chili oil and the sweetness from the roll rounded out the experience a bit more. Todays Lunch came out to about $75 for the 2 plates + extra tendie, 2 drinks, and ice cream which tbh is a bit up there. But honestly what do I really know right we went in blind when it came to ordering. My Recc Skip the tender only route, and get it as a sando w the hawaiian rolls. Big, Juicy, Very Tender Chicken Tendies served with Lao Gan Ma or similar chili oil, but get a sauce that'll balance out the whole experience. Damn this was a long one! To be clear im not slamming the place I'm just sharing my groups experience. It's still a place worth checking out, just assuming we caught it on a growing pains day. It's only up from here!
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Kathy T.

Yelp
Be prepared to wait. But it is worth the wait. The strips were JUICY. They are not dry. The fries were amazing. I really enjoyed all my food. There were a few down sides but doesn't affect the 5 stars this place deserves. I don't like that ranch was $1.50 :( They're busy so don't expect warm welcomes or chitchat. They are all busy fulfilling order after order. The wait for food is 30 mins. Which is typical. It is clean and modern inside. Also if you are looking for an itemized receipt (business lunches) you may need to ask for it because the receipt I received just showed the order. Unless I'm blind and it printed and I didn't see it. Hahahaha. I ordered: Liquid Waffle w/ 2 Tenders and Tallow Fries $21 1 wing $4.50 Side of ranch $1.50 I regret not getting the drinks or ice cream. I thought I was going beard papas after...I didn't and sadly didn't get my sweets. I got full off of 1 strip and fries. It was huge and so moist. It is cramp but there are seats available. IYNYN I will edit my review later when I eat my waffle but my Boss inhaled his. Like gone. And they have Kerrygold butter!!!! Yum! EDIT: I tried the waffle next day. It was amazing. I can only imagine how much better it would be if I ate it fresh. The butter made it perfect it didn't need the extra syrup. It was delicious as is! I would come back just for the waffle. Next to try is that sundae!!!!!!!
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Connie C.

Yelp
WOW - one of the best if not THE best chicken tenders I've had in a long time. I truly think fried chicken is the best form of chicken and Happies is the cream of the crop. We had the spicy tenders and waffles. The spicy tenders were fried to perfection and had an unbelievable crunch to it. It was so good I found myself eating the seasoning scraps after I finished the chicken! And the waffles were so crispy but also light and airy - DARE I SAY my favorite waffle...ever? Also, THE SAUCES?? Just get them all - but my favorite was the bright yellow habanero one. They also had soft serve on the menu which we didn't try but next time I will for sure save some stomach space for it! Ambiance was laidback and chill right in the heart of Arts District in LA. I will most definitely be back and recommending this to all my fellow fried chicken lovers!
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Jimmy S.

Yelp
The Sichuan fried chicken with chili oil was delicious! It was tender and the breading was great. The spicy kick went well and the tallow fries were very good onsite. I had the passion fruit soft serve which was also great and the yuzu-up which was ok. This place is more of a fast dining casual place as they come with your orders fairly quickly but is very good. The staff is super nice and the decor and music matches the restaurant next to it which I think is tatsu. Same with the architecture and space. Parking is a bit of a hassle and confusion since signs aren't super clear.
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Harrison T.

Yelp
We went around opening on a Saturday. There was a decent amount of parking around half past noon and also a $5 lot right on the corner if you run out of luck with street parking. Inside it wasn't too busy, but there was a steady stream of patrons coming and going. The place is connected to Tatsu and was very clean with a simple minimal neat aesthetic. We ended up trying the tender combo with some smoked cherry wood chicken wings and a yuzu up. The chicken tenders without any sauce were terrific, a generous breading and great flavor and juiciness by themselves. I like the addition of the chili crisp, it's more of a nice umami component than adding any real spiciness and cuts some of the saltiness of the chicken tender. I also like that they give you the chili crisp on the side so you can add to your preference and change it up with each bite. The fries were really tasty, great bite and the flavor of the tallow really shines through, but they do lose their crispiness quite quickly and lack maybe a triple fry, also a tad bit too salty. The smoked chicken wings were fantastic, they had a really nice prominent flavor of sweet smoke along with a nice crispy skin. The yuzu soda was very refreshing, but a little bit on the sweet side for my taste. If there was one knock, the menu is expensive compared to other chicken places. The tender combo, with three chicken wings and the yuzu side came out to about $50. I'll leave it up to you to decide if it's worth it!
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Matthew B.

Yelp
Got the cherrywood smoked chicken wing combo, the flavor was super smoky and delicious. Fries were amazingly seasoned and crispy. Very interesting dipping sauces but wish they had more mayo based ones. Cozy and modern interior w booth seating. Good service
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Andrew W.

Yelp
Happies. Szechuan Chicken Tender Let's get straight to it. 5 stars Chicken was of a higher quality than one would normally experience when thinking of a "chicken tender". $6 A la Carte - per (Jumbo) chicken tender. When thinking about this as a concept one might ask themselves why create an upscale version of a chicken tender? Is $6 a tender really worth it? How good can a chicken tender really get and is this just another bloated or inflated idea for the indulgent and well financed to flock to - and order - to have a slightly tastier version of a cheaper model they may have had growing up. All legitimate questions and concerns I had when first discovering this place. Nonetheless, for me - purely based on merit of taste and quality - it hits. The tender tastes brined, its juicy, it pulls apart easily revealing a moist - steaming tender bite. Definitely made to order because it came out piping hot. (The way it should.) The CRUNCH ON THAT skin alone - crispy, savory, a light heat , and battered with what I would say is a quality mixture of corn meal and spiced seasonings. (No bloat) The crisp on the outside stands almost alone as its own thing separate from the tender, but together they work extremely well - all harmonizing beautifully with the sauce. I will say the skin separates from the chicken which was a new experience for me, but I didn't mind it. It was as though the chicken meat was skinless and then dipped in the batter. It felt clean. As clean as a chicken tender can feel. We chose the goji berry sauce. Bright color. Fragrant. Beautiful sweet and sour heat. You can make fucking orange chicken out of that and you would start a whole new wave of orange chicken flavor. (Genius) ... Also delicate and not overwhelmingly sugary. Overall, It feels kinda odd to harp on about a tender but I would say that perhaps that's the cool irony about a high quality chicken tender. Maybe Happies actually represents how a chicken (tender) should be experienced in terms of matching how they taste with how they make me feel. When I think about chicken tenders I also tend to think about the memories I've had where chicken tenders were involved... (lol), but also then infusing that nostalgia with a high regard for how that feeling should then be expressed through the consumption and the experience of eating the tender. (Dope) The menu is broken up into options. Most are a la carte - the chicken tenders starting at $6 -Which I dug because I didn't want to blow a tons of money just to try the main stage item. I was happy I could walk in and order a single tender, and get an idea of the level of care or thought that is being put into the food. Now if you wanted to go all out - I will say - you could you rack up the bill. $8 dollar drinks, $1.50 sauces, ice cream, other sides above $5 etc... Which in most cases would be ridiculous. Are things perpetually getting pricier over Los Angeles, absolutely. Is $8 for drink kinda ludacris - yes. Didn't even order it myself, albeit it looked pretty damn good. But I do think that what we're missing a lot in Los Angeles are more shops dedicated to a single item or concept that they just do really fucking well and curate with dignity, and quality. I believe in many ways that's what this place is. (Albeit this was just my first visit so upon return ill see if their is a shift in quality or taste for me) Quality can feel and many times, just simply is, a privileged experience to have or feel... We've turned (quality) into that in many ways, but contrary to the neighboring food establishments within the area, it feels like you can come here and have something that feels decedent at an achievable cost for the patron. The people working the joint bring the place to life - moving, saying what's up. The chef seemed to be walking around and chatting about their food, happily. The space is snug but fitting for the meal. Yes it's in the arts district, no parking isn't great, yes it's a gentrified area that sometimes can carry a certain tone to it. (Urth cafe vibe spill over). But, overall the quality is there. And I'm happy to say that I'll be back to try a few more items to see what else they have to offer, and I will definitely order a tender to start off with. I'd say give a shot - give the single tender a try, dip it in the goji sauce. And, EAT IT HOT. -Dude with Green Hat
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Asra K.

Yelp
Calling all dessert queens and soft serve lovers! Wow, I have been going past this area frequently and just noticed happies hand made! The decor is engaging and the shop is even better. They have delicious soft serve as well as cold brew. Teas, handmade sodas light bites like chicken tenders n waffles and sandwiches. They share space with the Ramen place next door. A very friendly vibe. It's beautiful and delicious. The honeycomb flavor has cereal and a real chunk of honeycomb in it. I mean, where else can you get this ? Soft serve lovers. Get your butts over to Happies now. I can't wait to try the other flavors they have! Parking is plenty and there's a lot of space in the restaurant. I can't wait to go back.
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Jenny W.

Yelp
Definitely lives up to the hype! Fast casual dining space in the Arts District right next to Tatsu, street parking is pretty easy to find. Definitely recommend ordering a combo meal - the Sichuan chicken tender is breaded perfectly, and the chicken is juicy and well seasoned. It pairs great with the liquid waffle and the amaziiiiing tallow fries. I dream about these battered fries - crispy on the outside and perfectly potato-y on the inside. All of this is served with a variety of homemade sauces, syrup, and even mini servings of Kerrygold butter. As a sauce girly myself, I honestly feel like the chicken tender stands well on its own and didn't need any additions. As for the drinks, the handmade sodas and teas were delicious and so creative. Go with a big group so you can try them all! The freezes are delicious but dangerous - you can't even tell there's alcohol, they are so tasty Finally, if you haven't had a Josh Skenes soft serve at any of his other establishments, definitely treat yourself. There isn't anything quite like it and it ruins you for all over soft serves. Service was great and food came out quickly. Would definitely come back!
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Rebecca G.

Yelp
The fries were the star of my meal to be honest! I would go back simply for that. Unfortunately, I was not a big fan of the chicken. The crust fell apart easily and was way too salty for my preference. I also felt was a bit expensive for "fast food". I will say that the interior was modern and clean and is a nice place for a date/quick lunch. Loved the self checkout option as well.
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Nancy D.

Yelp
We showed up shortly after they opened on a Sunday and it was busy already! The wait wasn't too bad and you order by yourself on touchscreens. We ordered the liquid waffles, tenders, fries and some drinks. The wait did take a while but it made sense since there was a steady flow of people coming through! We sat on the other side of the restaurant (where the ramen shop was) because all the seats were taken up on Happies' side but we could still hear our names being called when our order was ready. We did mistakenly order more fries than needed... They were very generous with the fries! All the sauces were so tasty and I'm a big sauce girl! The garden fury was probably my favorite! The flavors were perfect and I even ordered more to take home (although it is best enjoyed hot and fresh!) The only thing is I wish there was some coleslaw to accompany the tenders, otherwise 10/10 experience Then for dessert, we shared the honeycomb, strawberry and passion fruit soft serves and man... They were all so good! Looking forward to going there again in the near future!
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Alison O.

Yelp
The waffles and tenders with chili oil were delicious! The waffle was my fav, nice and crispy. The tender had a spicy kick so for anyone who can't handle it be warned. I personally thought it tasted really well paired with the waffles. We also tried the passion fruit soft serve along with the strawberry. Both tasted great

Carolina G.

Yelp
Great food, family friendly. I went in today with my spouse and 2 year old. We ordered the liquid waffle combo - it was amazing! Only complaint - Too much fries in my opinion. Silken soft serve was to die for. We got it with passion fruit. Next time, I will order a fruit soda. People around me seemed to really like their drinks.
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Rocky P.

Yelp
Happies Handmade fried chicken is so good it made me question every life choice that led me to bland chicken before this. Crispy, juicy, and clearly made by someone who knows their way around a deep fryer and a dream. And just when I thought it couldn't get better--they hit me with the honeycomb soft serve. I didn't know dessert could change lives, but here we are. 10/10, would risk a third-degree burn on my tongue again.
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Amanda M.

Yelp
I'd come here just for the French fries. The chicken was also very good, it's super juicy. The lemonade was great too, can't wait to come back and try the desserts!
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Shane L.

Yelp
I can't believe this deliciousness is on my block. I read about it opening and rushed over there on its 2nd day. I wasn't very hungry so I went for the chicken tenders with salad. The menu sounded so good it was difficult to just stick with that for my order. I'm saving the beef tallow fries for next time. They delivered the tray to my table, and I was floored by the size of the tenders. They were very big. One sat on the tray, the other in my salad bowl. I cut into its crunchy shell and juices were flowing out from the tender. It smelled a little smoky and there was a little chili that also flowed from where I cut into it. The batter was so crunchy, so savory, smoky, slightly sweet, slightly spicy...it was the best bite of fried chicken I've ever had. I tried the salad...it was citrusy and you could taste the umami of the anchovy without it being fishy at all. It was a perfect balance. The juice from the chicken eventually ended up on my salad and the blend of flavors was mind melting. I finished one tender and the salad and asked to take the other tender home. The staff was so nice. I got to try their soft serve with strawberry sauce which was perfection. The soft serve was so rich and milky and the strawberry sauce reminded me of the kind my mother used to make. The drinks here sound so good ...something else I have to try when I come next time. Coconut rum freeze? Yes please. I'm happy to report that I had the chicken straight out of the fridge the next morning - I couldn't stop thinking about the flavor. I didn't heat it up or anything...it was still incredibly juicy and still as delicious! I'm really impressed and I've been craving it ever since.
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Justin L.

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Chicken was so juicy and tender, and the szechuan spice is a nice touch. But the waffles though - perfect crispiness outside and soft on the inside. I'll definitely be back!
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Manuel G.

Yelp
Great food! The business is on Hewitt and there are plenty of other business thefefore parking is a bit difficult. The place is somewhat small inside but customers come and go leaving seats available. Daniel attended us and he was very helpful with information pertaining to the food and business. I appreciate Daniel for being attentive throughout our experience. The reason I am giving 4 stars is because I only tried the tenders with hawaiin bread.
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Jeremy U.

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Came here with a friend. We had one order of country tenders and one spicy. I like my fries with salt and to add context I add salt to my mcdonalds fries but for me to say this had too much salt in both the fries and chicken definitely ruined my meal. I could not finish neither half of my fries nor half of my tenders. The "liquid waffle" was dry and overcooked. Sad this place left a bad first impression but I am never going back. I left with the taste of salt in my mouth all the way back to work.
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Ray O.

Yelp
Pretty legit spot, Sichuan inspired chicken and waffles were incredibly tasty. Spice level is fire but balances out well with waffle dipped in crack syrup. It's next to a ramen shop and both spots share tables so plenty of seating, don't let this place pass you up!

Sherif E.

Yelp
Los Angeles is a place where the sheer number of Fried Chicken / Hot Chicken places can be overwhelming. I don't consider myself a connoisseur - but can admit that I've had my fair share of fried chicken in my days. BUT Happies stands out as one of THE best I've had in recent memory. Starting with of course - the chicken - the pieces themselves are huge, juicy and what really stands out is the insane breading that seems to have a great satisfying crunch that isn't too heavy or oily. My favorite by far was the chili crisp version - it wasn't overwhelmingly spicy but had a decent kick and of course the added crunch of the crisp itself. Their sauces are standout as well - the yellow one took the heat up a notch and was incredibly addicting. Also loved the pickled veggies on the side to balance the heat, and the waffle was an INSANE add to a decadent meal - not something I'd get every time but I WILL be coming back for that chicken.
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Clarissa M.

Yelp
Service is slow and disorganized. The Szechuan chicken tender tastes off and weird. It has weird bitter taste and mismatched.
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FD P.

Yelp
Who remembers when fried chicken was affordable food during tough times? Pepridge farm remembers . Wouldn't bother here, 26$ for a combo with only TWO tenders was just insane. Why did i pay that? Well honestly i wish i had an answer to it but that'll never happen again. This food gentrification is getting out of hand . What's next? Fried eggs and toast going to cost 30$ too?
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Bryce C.

Yelp
Took a bit to get our food but the staff were extremely accommodating and everything was great! They were sold out of the waffles - next time will have to try them.

Scarlet J.

Yelp
Food and service were excellent!! Kids loved the ice cream and tallow fries. Very clean and well maintained.

Margaret H.

Yelp
Great sandwich, gorgeous fries, love the sauces. Moving as fast as they can considering how hot this place is.

Jenee M.

Yelp
Fantastic. Didn't know what to expect, but probably the best meal I've had in a while. Chicken tenders are amazingly juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. And they are HUGE. Must try with the sweet and sour sauce. Though the ranch was good too. Really tasty, if a bit salty, fries. Really yummy dressing on the salad. Passion fruit soda was delicious. Chatted with the owner, who was super nice and checking in on the diners. For being basically bombarded while still in 'soft open', the kitchen was killing it. Just have some patience and prepare to have your mind blown.

Nikhil J.

Yelp
chicken was so tasty - juicy and soft with a perfectly spicy and crispy skin. falls right off the bone. topped it off with the waffle which might have been even tastier than the chicken. Could not recommend more highly!!