Ma Lou's Fried Chicken

When in the mood for chicken, we often trek from Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti, home of “The OG”… one of the best chicken sandwiches around! I recommend going with the thigh for added juiciness and flavor - the Gouda and slaw are delicious additions, and offset the spiciness (I normally go for medium heat, although southern style is also great if you don’t like spicy, or try Spicy AF if you are daring!). I also love that they have rotating specials, so today I tried the Seoul Sliders - so glad I did! The Gochujang BBQ sauce was very tasty, and loved the contrasting coolness of the cucumber and crunch of the kimchi. The fries are always fresh and hot, cooked perfectly… and love when I can add malt vinegar!

Always spectacular food! Highly recommend the chicken thigh for your sandwich. A side pimento cheese corn fritters was delicious and will definitely be back soon.

Top tier experience trying their chicken for the very first time and it did not disappoint! the chicken was fried to perfection- very tender, juicy, and crispy. Couldn’t have asked for a better quality chicken. Also ordered a side of hot honey chicken bites on the side and the star of this dish was their cucumber dip it literally was AMAZING!

We read rave reviews about this place, and we were so excited to try it, but it must have been an off day for the kitchen. My husband and I ordered the 3 piece fried chicken dinner with baked beans, creamed corn and French fries. The chicken breading was excessively dark, a sign of poor oil quality and the fries were soggy and flavorless. The creamed corn had a sauce on the bottom of the cup, but I'm not sure that I would call it cream. The flavor of this entire meal was unremarkable and unimpressive. We were disappointed as we were so hoping that the hype about this restaurant was real. We will not be returning.

Came here with my boyfriend on valentines day to try because he said it was really good and i was craving fried chicken so why not. it wasnt a long wait which i liked because i was hungry . we got the food i got chicken by the piece spicy af, some fries, and some beignets . my first issue is the chicken. it looked heavily seasoned but i took the first bite and all it was, was cayenne pepper and paprika. no salt or seasonings . so we spent $24 for some fried chicken with no flavor at all . then i tried a beignet and it was straight grease. dont come here or waste your money. terrible experience and im extremely dissapointed

Been hearing about this place for long time. I had time between clients and walked over. Had the HotAF chicken sandwich. Was everything I've been told. Huge, crunchy, spicy and thick cut bacon with slaw and tomatoes. It was Delicious. I had the smothered fries. (I never get these) but was told I should try. They were right. Definitely too much food for 1. But i tried to eat it all because it was so damn good!! I will definitely be back, bringing the family and telling friends about my experience..Mr.Foust

Spent a large amount of money excited for them to cater my event, only to get there day of, and it wasn't even open. They then tried to blame me for their mistake of taking an order for a day they were closed. Went from one of my favorite restaurants to one that I will warn everyone I ever talk to of their crappy business practices and awful level of professionalism.

To be honest I tried this place because of the positive reviews. And I was expecting to eat some delicious flavorful chicken. But I was sorely disappointed. Keep in mind I was really hungry because of work and decided to eat at this place. The problem is there is 0 flavor on the fried chicken. I got 3 different pieces for $3 a piece. The food LOOKED good, but when I actually started eating it, there was 0 flavor. Just oil. I’m confused because the food has a nice seasoned red appearance, but was lacking any sort of flavor whatsoever. Paprika? No. I wasn’t able to taste any flavor whatsoever. Look at my pictures to see the oil puddle. When I was eating it, the fried skin was falling off… and the actual meat has 0 flavor. The fries were oily and came in a brown paper bag. The fries are nothing special. I’m so disappointed because KFC fried chicken has way better flavor and crunchy skin than this!!! I’m really confused why everyone is talking about this place having the best fried chicken because I didn’t get that at all.

OMG so good! We happened to be Ypsilanti on National Fried Chicken day and I am so glad I found Ma Lou's. We came in not knowing anything about the place, but the cashier was quick with recommendations. We ordered The OG (Southern and medium) along with the WTF fries. Everything was amazing including the homemade hot sauce on the table. And you can't beat the price and quality. Highly recommended.

Ma Lou's always comes up as a recommendation for fried chicken in the area where ever you look. They are mainly famous for their chicken sandwiches, but they are also one of the few places in the area (if not the only place) that served bone-in hot fried chicken. Hot Chick Sandwich, Thigh ($12) - This sandwich automatically comes at A.F. spicy level. Any spicy level named A.F. at a restaurant at Nashville will absolutely cause searing pain while eating so I was a bit apprehensive when ordering it. But upon eating a bite, my first thought was "is this it?" When compared to most other places, this chicken would probably be a mild, maybe medium if you're being generous. The spice level notwithstanding, the sandwich is legitimately good. The chicken is fried perfectly, allowing an exterior crunch that doesn't soften from all the other ingredients in the sandwich, and still allows the interior to remain juicy and delicious. Underneath the chicken thigh is a pile of shredded lettuce and a tomato slice (that makes the sandwich healthy, right?) and on top is a melted slice of pepper jack to add some creaminess, and a slice of well rendered bacon for even more of a salty meat explosion. There's "spicy" ranch covering the interior and everything is on a fluffy bun. The ingredients work well together, without any one element overpowering another. Very solid sandwich and a definite recommend. (5/5) Fried Chicken Plate, Medium Spicy ($15) - With my disappointment at the A.F. spice level, I knew medium probably wouldn't be very spicy at all. In this case, this would be a mild for sure and possibly even pass for no heat. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed in this fried chicken, especially with regards to the flavor. Hot chicken should be salty, very spicy, a bit sweet, a bit tangy and very flavorful from the cayenne. This one is just bland in comparison and I feel like it isn't even salted enough. To be fair, the chicken is still fried perfectly - again a very nice crunchy coating, perfectly textured, and with all three pieces of chicken remaining exceptionally juicy. The chicken is served on top of two slices of white bread. The bread is usually used to soak up all the delicious hot oil but in this case there's barely any hot oil to begin with. I have a feeling that the spice mix they use at Ma Lou's is more appropriate for their sandwiches, since it doesn't allow the chicken to overwhelm all of the other flavors. So overall I consider this to be a good fried chicken, but not a good hot fried chicken. (3/5) The plate comes with collard greens and baked beans. The greens are tangy and salty, giving a nice reprieve from the more bland chicken. The baked beans are sweet, tangy, and savory. It's some kind of bean mix, with some black beans and other smaller beans. The beans are cooked until tender and the entire mix is a bit reddish in color - a big departure from most other places that are more brown in color. With all that being said, Ma Lou's serves some solid fried chicken sandwiches and I would not hesitate to recommend them. Just jeep in mind that this is the Midwest and not Nashville, so things are toned down a bit in spice. Bathrooms - Small single unisex room, labelled "the lou" Overall rating of the food this visit: 4/5

Best chicken sandwich in Michigan. Would recommend to anyone in the area. The service is good too.

Ma Lou's is a name I've heard on a few occasions in passing. This joint has a reputation for serving what many consider THE BEST fried chicken sandwich in Michigan. That is a type of honor that comes with great pressure and responsibility, so I needed to see if these claims held any merit. I made sure to get the hottest spice level for my sandwich (The Hot Chick) because a friend of mine warned me that I could probably handle it with no major issues. I was very pleased to know this because I found my chicken sandwich to be hot, but not so hot that I needed a cup of milk to save me. In fact I found myself adding hot sauce to it for additional heat. So does this restaurant have the best chicken sandwich in Michigan? I am not sure, but I will say it's my favorite thus far. I did not need any sides with this monster breast. All the ingredients complimented each other and nothing was slipping or sliding out. The lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese and jalapeno ranch came together in perfect harmony. The only other places in recent memory I feel could compete with Ma Lou's are Eureka Eatery or Popeyes (I know it's a fast food chain but their spicy chicken sandwich is still amazing). Don't take my word for it, I don't think you'll be disappointed!

Surprisingly large inside this restaurant. The food was made fresh and the flavor was awesome. Friendly service from the person working today. They do a great job with spice level here.

I have had two opportunities to try Ma Lou's and both times have enjoyed every last bite. I had the Chicken Parm sandwich and a side of Pimp Puppies. The breading on the chicken parm hoagie was perfectly crisp and the inside was tender and hot. The marinara was chunky and I loved the whole basil and mozzarella melted on it. The side was four roasted sweet corn and corn meal deep fried puppies with creamy pimento dipping sauce. Very filling but sinfully good. We had an order of onion petals, but the puppies far outshined. Last summer, I had The OG, served on a bun with slaw and onion. Again, I noted how delicious and tender the meat was and how the breading was crisp. No tough or fatty chunks you often get when ordering fried chicken. My daughter had the Chicken and Waffles. The portions were generous. You should see how large their chicken tenders are! I will go back to treat my belly again!!

I gave 3 stars for the chicken, let me talk about those. The tender, large white meat moist on the inside crispy on the outside.. perfect! tried the creamed corn it was a miss. We also tried the beans, way over spiced. With our dinners were supposed to be coleslaws none made it into our bag . So for$ 31.50 for 6 chicken tenders. I won't be back.

Great wings! Delicious Hot chicken sandwich would've been a 5 if had more pickles on the sandwich. Nothing tasted frozen. Side of fries easily shareable for two. Wish there was a fountain drink option. Will definitely be back!

Excellent fried chicken and sides! Bignettes a bit oily, but that fried chicken and side of collard greens and Cole slaw was dynamite!

needs work on their seasoning. it's very..... one dimensional. bought 15 sandwiches for the Lions Draft Party, ended up handing out 12 of them to the homeless.

Called to order. Got the banh mi. Was okay. The bread part was disappointing. I felt like it was a brick.. top and bottom. The add ins with the pickled veggies were... meh? It wasnt bad but didnt blow my mind. I wonder if the regular cole slaw would've been better. Chicken itself was good for sure. So maybe just do the chicken and not the sandwich. Sweet potato was soggy as it was probably sitting there wilting. Corn crumble was also not worth it. Not creamy and it was sweet, guess not expected. Overall, chicken good. Sandwich a no. Also parking is in the back. Take the right immediately after the shop and park in the back.

While ar were visiting family in Michigan we went to lunch at Ma Lou's. The place was all me! Loved the small shop vibe and the decor reminded me of a southern chicken shop like we have in Florida. The lady who waited on us was Shannon and she was AMAZING!!! I had the fish and we others had the fried chicken. We also go the fritters. Great food, it was hot but I really didn't get much fish for what it cost ($15.00). I recommend this spot. So far it's the best food in MI!

My wife and I ordered the chicken dinners. The chicken was perfect! True southern fried goodness!

This place is awesome! Ordered from here for the first time last night service was prompt and everything was delicious! Will definitely be back!

Amazing chicken sandwich from Ma Lou's! It was a real piece of chicken and not some processed patty that you would get elsewhere. The buns were warm and of higher quality as well! One of the best chicken sandwiches I have ever had and will make an effort to go back if I am ever in the area!

My husband was in Ypsi for work last night and asked if I wanted him to bring home dinner and I immediately said, "MA LOU'S!" Now, historically we've regular old fried chicken but yesterday we decided to do sandwiches. I just wanted straightforward comfort food so I went with the "Basic Chick" and holy moly, that sandwich may have been the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had? It was so simple but incredibly delicious--fried chicken thigh (you have your choice of thigh or breast, GO FOR THE THIGH), mayo, pickle, and lettuce on a brioche bun. It's no frills but that chicken? OMG. So good. I might have audibly made sounds of pleasure when I took my first bite. And the second...third....until the very last one. My husband went with the "O.G" sandwich--cheddar, smoked gouda, slaw, and pickles on an onion roll. He was equally as pleased with his sandwich as I was with mine. For sides we got the onion petals (great and definitely a sharable portion) and BBQ beans (not really my thing in general but my husband loves 'em) and a banana pudding for dessert. The pudding was also REALLY good. It's a sharable portion if you only want a bite of something sweet but I recommend getting two because it's so good you're going to want to eat it all. I love their fried chicken pieces but I don't know if I could ever go back now that I've had this sandwich. I could eat it every day and twice on Sunday!

Fired Chicken? What can go wrong? Caution, when you order to go, check your food before you leave! I ordered some chicken & waffles & some brussel sprouts. I'll let the pic speak for itself, but they were burnt to crisps. I tried to eat them, but charring was so bad I could not get the flavor of the brussel sprouts.

I can't even recall how many times I've had Ma Lou's because it's just so good. I've never been disappointed and it's always SO filling. It's certainly one of my favorite go-tos and something I'm always in the mood for. I'm vegetarian and you can get tofu as a replacement on any of their sandwiches. They're all incredible. My husband loves their chicken sandwiches and wings, and their biscuit donut is always a favorite treat to wrap up the meal. I can't speak highly enough of Ma Lous and their flavors, it's so good! I've always had really pleasant experiences with all of the staff there as well. Highly recommend

Had the chicken tenders (medium spice) plate and the side of chicken breast (southern). Tasty and big portions!

Had the OG chicken sandwich which was a 9/10. Only complaint was that i asked for no coleslaw and it accidentally came with coleslaw (which left my bun soggy). Overall would come back, the medium spice for the chicken sandwich is perfect and the fries are delicious. The onion petals come with a great sauce and were a great pairing.

The food was delicious, we did a large take out order with everything from sandwiches to individual pieces of chicken and then beignets and sides.

By far, the best fried chicken breast I have had from a restaurant - perfect crunch, blended spiced breading, the works. The OG had a little too much going on, granted it tastes great - smoked Gouda slice, cheddar slice, Cole slaw and pickles; I just so happened to enjoy it more deconstructed. For sure next time I'd get chicken tenders or plain filet because it deserves to just be appreciated on its own. Cole slaw as a side would be great too, it has a nice creamy but still crunchy style. Sandwich protein options also include catfish and tofu. You have the option of breast or thigh for chicken-based sandwiches.

Food was good but a bit expensive and greasy. This was the only time we've eaten there, it kind of turned us off to try again.

Sooooooo good! I've only had Ma Lou's twice but it is so freaking delicious. The chicken is moist (icky word) and the breading is perfectly peppery and not too salty. The pickles on the sandwiches are yummy, as are the buns. Pricey but so worth it. Lots of menu items I still need to try. Need to get back there ASAP.

Only been here once. Tried the OG sandwich. The crispness was delightful, the gouda is a nice touch from heaven, the bun's softness compliments the crisp ones of the chicken. It was literally a handful (size), and I have average hands. I like to think I have big hands, but I don't. My wife and I shared it and it satiated both of us. We were just having a botana (snack)/linner. Will be back for you bahn mi and adjust review accordingly. Liked it so much that I ate it all (see pic for reference). They even had Jarritos if you want a sugar high.

Fried chicken and hoagies are really good. Clean restaurant. Try them as soon as you can

Yum! Some friends and I ordered out some sandwiches to eat while we were at the bar and they were so good! I got the hot chicken, which was not super hot, but had a kick, which is more than I can say for a lot of places. The chicken itself was fresh fried and juicy, with a crispy but not greasy breading. I also appreciated the bread that was soft and slightly sweet to go with the friedness. The fries were undercooked, but I still ate them because they were hot and came with a delicious garlicky mayo (maybe that was supposed to be for the sweet potato fries, not sure), and that made them good. I was so into enjoying my sandwich that I forgot I wanted to try a bit of everyone else's to compare! Oh well, will just have to come back again.

Do not miss this place!! I have been there many times and eat in the restaurant if you can and enjoy delicious hot crispy fries along with a chicken smash burger. Maybe I shouldn't recommend cause you all will get there before me!!

Ma Lou's is a little far from my house but it's close to my work and always definitely worth the trip. It's really crispy chicken, always clean and juicy and very flavorful with lots of spice. I've had the Bahn Mi sandwich which was delicious but needed more sauce for my taste. The chicken pieces are quite large so you definitely get what you pay for it because the prices are on that expensive end. A community staple. Double check the hours though.

Yelp was right, damn . Honestly forgot that chicken could taste this good. Walked in for take out and it was ready as quickly as I expected.

The sandwiches was okay- the chicken inside the sandwiches were warm not hot. I could feel the old oil used to fry the chicken. The services is okay - i would never sit down inside it smells awful bad air circulation. it was an overall okay everything not bad bad but not a place where I will say ohh I will come back. Today is next day and me and my husband feel effy we are not sure if it is the food or we just got cold. anyhow it is not a worthy place to visit

I will preface this review by stating I used to be Ma Lou's biggest fan. I would preach the gospel of Ma Lou's to anyone who brought up the topic of "what should I have for dinner tonight". Now, I will never come here again. My last time here I placed a pickup order for my family of 4, got home and started unpacking. They didn't include any of the chicken by the piece I had ordered. It was a 20 minute drive. I called to find out what to do and the woman on the phone treated me like I was trying to scam them for free Chicken. She said she asked the chef and he said he put in the chicken. Well, he didn't, so screw me I guess? She interrogated me and berated me and told me I had to bring the entire order back to get the chicken they left out. My kids had already started eating their meals and I had to take their food out of their hands, pack it back up in the bags, and drive back out there. When I got there, they let me know that oh yeah, they do think they left the chicken out. They repacked the order and said they gave me some extras. I didn't check it before I left, because I couldn't imagine they would get it wrong again. They got it wrong again. Now my sons meal was missing. And on top of that, the food was just nowhere near as good as it used to be a couple years ago. So if you want to be treated like a petty criminal and face interrogation and shame when they get your order wrong just for some mediocre, over priced food... I guess this is your spot.

Ma Lou's is pretty good! I've tried both the southern and medium flavored fried chicken and the banh mi sandwich. Southern does not have much flavor, and medium is pretty spicy. I prefer medium over southern. The skin is super crispy, and the meat is always very juicy, tender, and steaming. My only complaint is the lack in depth of flavor and how oily the chicken is (it is always dripping with oil). The banh mi sandwich is not very traditional, but I did enjoy their take on it. You can opt for any of the spice levels on boneless breasts or thighs for the banh mi. Their sides are a great highlight! I've tried the potato salad, fries, cornbread donut, and watermelon salad (seasonal). The potato salad and watermelon salad are by far the best sides. The fries are a bit soggy and too salty, and the cornbread donut was honestly kind of stale. I would recommend coming to Ma Lou's for pretty good fried chicken. I don't think it will blow your mind, but it is definitely a filling and affordable meal. As a plus, their restaurant is super cute; their bathroom has chicken wallpaper!

Great fried chicken sandwich. Perfectly cooked and properly seasoned. Fast service and friendly staff

I love fried chicken! Any time I can try a new chicken place, I'm in. I tried the 10 piece wings. Half spicy, half dry. I think I liked the dry better. Also had the best sweet sweet potato fries I've ever had. I think they sprinkled liberally with sea salt. Man those are good. The guy at the counter was really friendly. Looked like someone who would be fun to party with.

This place has an awesome vibe and really cool employees. The food is excellent too! Definitely recommend if you're in Ann Arbor or Ypsi

I came in with high expectations and left with an entirely new standard for quality fried chicken. For most places, there's always something that falls short, whether it is the breading, seasoning, tenderness & quantity of the meat, or just how oily it is. I got "The OG" and the "Banh Mi". Not only were they both perfect on all aspects, but even with their enormous portion sizes, there was never any palate fatigue. Will certainly return and be going through the rest of the menu in its entirety!

A secret dry brine fresh Chicken for the win, awesome Juices flowing down my chin. Just reopened for dine inside on my wish list for a couple year's. The customers eating inside agree this place blows away that place in Monroe, Oh YES it does. So this place closer and easy to find doesn't spend thousands each month for fake reviews. Beautiful new Booth's just installed in this quaint dining room. I was blown away by the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich OMG at the top of my heat level. The Hot Chick:  Nashville hot baste, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pepperjack cheese, jalapeno ranch, basic bun. Another winner Chicken Sandwich Banh Mi:  Pickled carrot, daikon, jalapeño, cucumber, lettuce, basil, mint, cilantro, lime aioli, baguette. She had outrageous perfect Chicken Tenders Delightful Delicious WOW. For Dessert we Loved Biscuit Donut w/ buttermilk glaze and Banana Pudding w/ nilla wafer crumb & whipped cream. Looking for to another visit soon, really need to try so much more of the menu. Was looking for the Snozzelberry guy maybe he was hiding in the back ha ha. Check the website such unique menu for everyone to try. http://www.ma-lous.com/ #malousfriedchicken #drybrinechicken #friedchicken #nashvillehotchicken #biscuitdonuts #banhmi #downriverfriendseat #motorcitymunchers @malousfriedchicken

SO SO GOOD! I don't know how good home southern cookin' got to Michigan, but I'm sure glad it's here. I've tried the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. It's the perfect level of spicy and it straddles the line of almost too hot and perfect flavor. I've also had the chicken and waffles. Hell to the Yum! No complaints. Everything was amazing. My husband has tried their regular fried chicken meal and the chicken parm sandy. They also have banana pudding. They get really busy around dinner time, so your best bet is to order around 4-4:30 and pick up when you get off work.

This has been our go-to chicken joint. I ordered delivery and it arrived hot and fast. The chicken was cooked much darker than usual and was a bit dry while still being pretty greasy. The fried onion petals were good but greasy. Fried biscuit was good but the beignet tasted like it was fried in chicken fat. It's all you could taste. I had a leftover chicken thigh for breakfast and to my dismay there was a long human hair fried into the batter. This was our first bad experience with Ma Lou's but it seems they are getting careless. 5 stars to 2 after the unsanitary food served.

I'm sad I wasted my money here, they have to tighten up as a restaurant.? The chicken pieces are WAYYYYY TOO BIG and the cooks aren't giving the chicken enough time to cook! I also had gotten the " sweet biscuit" it was RAW in the inside sadly I will not return management was notified and did not accommodate. I threw it out so fast I don't have any pictures! But to each is own!

As a self -proclaimed fried chicken snob, I'm speechless! This place is unbelievable. We got carry out and the food was still hot and perfect when I plated it at home. We relished: fried thigh and breast, mashed potatoes , gravy and Mac and cheese. The fried chicken was a rare occurrence of moist chicken in the crunchiest coating ever. I detected a little cornmeal in the batter, which must have given it the spectacular texture. I usually loathe chicken breast because it's dry, but not this! The gravy was amazing, thick and so flavorful. Any Popeye's fans must try this place!

Ma Lou's! I Skipped to Ma Lou's and tried the Nashville Hot OG. They sandwich comes with the choice of breast, thigh or tofu. I went with the breast. The OG has slaw, pickles, cheddar, and smoked Gouda. We also got an order of fries and beignets. The sandwich is not saucy like some other places. I ordered the medium and I probably could of went with the hot. It's not my favorite by any means but if you're in the area it's worth trying if you are in the mood. The fries were hot and crispy. The beignets were a bust. Too greasy and not enough powered sugar.

I just heard about this place a few weeks ago, maybe it was an article about it being the best chicken sandwich in Michigan. I've lived in Florida, Alabama, New York and Michigan, and without a doubt this is the BEST chicken sandwich I've EVER had IN MY LIFE!

Greater nicely ! Super nice workers! Lots of options for food ! I had a a breast with the medium spicy sauce and for me it was super spicy, I liked the flavor however to much breading, which I like! I also had a leg with no sauce and I think it needed the sauce without it.. it was too plain ! I had the fries and they told me they make them there which they taste fresh ! Biscuit donut was fab ! A few tables not a lot... you order at the cashier which is nice.. Few parking spots in the back .. Little cute restaurant! Want to come back and try more things!

my fiancé loved this place i more feel i just didn't get what was right for me definitely suggest to anyone get the Maoli on the side

I've had my eye on Ma Lou's for a long time. Over the years l've come to love the intensity of super spicy foods like Nashville Hot Chicken. When done properly, it's been described to me as "angry spicy" which feels pretty accurate. Like legit Szechuan food, Nashville Hot Chicken has to be treated with respect, eaten slowly in small bites, in order to enjoy it without being overwhelmed by its hot hot heat. In anticipation fo my first The Hot Chick sandwich, is that we're in the midwest. Palates here, I am told, tend to favor the bland. While I was eagerly anticipating the burn by tempting fate and ordering my deep fried chicken thighs "Spicy AF" the heat level let me down. However, that is the only thing bad I have to say about this sandwich. Man, that thing was delicious! So crispy! So juicy! And the smokiness of the bacon played really well with the spice of the chicken. The sandwich wasn't absent of heat, it just didn't bring the pain that I have come to expect from the form. The overstuffed sandwich even held together impressively well. Given its size and the quality of the ingredients, I felt $10 was a fair price to pay for the experience. Maybe it's possible that some of those delicious sandwich elements serve to tame the heat of the chicken itself. So I'm looking forward to going back and trying some simple pieces of fried chicken with the "Spicy AF" treatment, and see if that's true. Should that be the case, I'm sure Ma Lou's will earn that fifth star. But if not, it's still mighty fine fried chicken. The best I've had so far since moving to Ann Arbor. But that's not saying much, since I tend to avoid fried chicken as much as possible. It's terrible for you, so it's best to make it count. Just make sure when you're grabbing your take out to get plenty of napkins. I ate mine in the car and got a little spray of chicken "juice" on the dash.

Amazing fried chicken! Trust me Im practically an expert. I always have a taste for fried chicken and usually get duped around this part of the state. Not at Ma Lou's. Long story short, We just got back from a trip to Cancun Mexico and I was craving some good old fried chicken. My wife pulled up this place based on reviews and they were insanely accurate. I got the OG medium spicy chicken sandwich and it wasn't soggy and the cheese was unexpectedly good. Let's just say I'm more than impressed!

Well the major reason for the three stars is that my chicken breast wasn't totally cooked through. The coating on the tofu for the bahn mi was delicious but the French bread lacked the crispy crust and everything was just mush. I crisped it up in my air fryer and that was much better. The beignets were so incredibly oily it was just puff pastry (it seemed) fried with powdered sugar and it dripped oil with every bite.