Hot Lola's Ballston
Sichuan-influenced hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, drumsticks
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"Chef Kevin Tien’s hot chicken sandwich combines flavors from Nashville and the Sichuan province of China. Find it in varying heat levels at his fast-casual spot inside the food hall at Ballston Quarter." - Tim Ebner, Gabe Hiatt, Vinciane Ngomsi
Where to Get Crispy, Crunchy Fried Chicken Around D.C. - Eater DC
"This Ballston food hall stall from Moon Rabbit chef Kevin Tien focuses on Sichuan-spiced Nashville hot chicken. Its full menu of sandwiches and tenders is available for carryout or delivery. Tien is also associated with Petworth’s cozy new Magpie and the Tiger, which offers kkanpunggi (batter-fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce)." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff
While Petworth’s Magpie and the Tiger Lies in Wait, There’s Comfort Takeout Food for Now - Eater DC
"Magpie and the Tiger opens Wednesday, January 5, with Tien’s Sichuan-style spicy chicken sandwiches and other fiery favorites born out of his Hot Lola’s food stall in Ballston Quarter." - Tierney Plumb
Star D.C. Chef Kevin Tien Splits With Hot Capitol Hill Restaurant Emilie’s | Eater DC
"As the chef’s Sichuan-style hot chicken sandwich brand, Hot Lola’s operates as a stall in a Ballston food hall; Shoja gave Tien his 40 percent share in Hot Lola’s as part of the Emilie’s split, and Tien continues to make meals for hospital workers there and to experiment with new dishes at the fast-casual concept while maintaining a takeout- and delivery-focused approach until a COVID-19 vaccine is available." - Gabe Hiatt
U Street’s Service Bar Gets a Guest Chicken Doughnut Sandwich from Kyle Bailey, Tiffany MacIsaac | Eater DC
"Originally featured in Service Bar’s FRIED series, Kevin Tien’s Sichuan-spiced hot chicken sandwich comes from Hot Lola’s, and fans can still find that sandwich at its home base in Ballston." - Gabe Hiatt