Le Coupe
Chicken restaurant · Hollywood Studio District ·
Crispy, chili-honey fried chicken sandwiches, corn ribs
Crispy, chili-honey fried chicken sandwiches, corn ribs
"Joshua Lurie said he’d be happy to eat at this Melrose Hill restaurant anytime, citing it as a go-to option when he’s in the neighborhood." - Eater Staff
"The chili-honey-glazed fried chicken at this East Hollywood spot has less of a jaw-shattering crunch and more of a subtle crispiness, which means you can taste the juicy meat instead of just the crust (a huge plus in our books). Like an extrovert stuck in a crowded elevator, the giant, plump thigh dominates the sandwich, while the tangy slaw and pickles, creamy honey mustard, and a soft potato bun provide just enough support in the background. The result is the perfect union of sweet and heat, saucy and crispy. " - sylvio martins, nikko duren, garrett snyder, arden shore
"A Louisiana fried-chicken purveyor that opened in 2022, Le Coupé has been part of the new cluster of restaurants reshaping the corridor and works with neighbors like Ggiata and Kuya Lord to build and program a shared back patio and participate in neighborhood events such as the Melrose Hill Block Party." - Kelly Dobkin
"This Melrose/Western corner spot channels Louisiana with Craig Walker’s 24-hour buttermilk-marinated fried chicken sandwich (pounded flat and tossed in chile-spiced honey) and generous fried chicken skins; sides include Anson Mills blue cornbread, Southern potato salad, mac and cheese, and addictive fried corn ribs with lime-mayo and chile seasoning—grab Kristen Walker’s chocolate chip cookies on the way out." - Eater Staff
"What originally began as a ghost kitchen in Koreatown is now a full-blown chicken shop with a home on the corner of Melrose and Western. Le Coupe's counter-service space looks like a colorful lounge at some tech office, but it's a great place to pick up a hearty lunch in East Hollywood. Your priority should be their crispy fried chicken, which is marinated for 24 hours in buttermilk and coated in chili honey. The spicy-sweet meat is a study in harmony, so don't be surprised if it shows up in your dreams later. You can get it in a huge sandwich topped with pickles, honey mustard, and copious amounts of cole slaw or as a meal with a side of corn ribs, which are tossed in lime mayo and sprinkled with queso fresco." - Nikko Duren
