Pelicana Chicken Los Angeles

Pelicana is well known in Korea for their fried chicken and their Los Angeles location is no different. The restaurant is situated in the Hmart plaza on western and is next to a courtyard offering a nice place to hangout if you want to get your wings and sit outside. The chicken comes either as whole chicken, wings or boneless and there are different sauces to choose from. We opted for the honey soy. They were delicious, piping hot and well flavored. It certainly satisfied my crave for Korean fried chicken. When comparing to other Korean wings though, I think I prefer Kyochon more, specifically for their batter and extra crispiness. These were good but the honey sauce soaked through the batter quickly while the ones at Kyochon seemed to have the honey be part of a hardened glaze around the batter.

I luv pelicana. My local Pelicana had closed down, so eating here brings me back to those precious memories of me enjoying their juicy, round pieces of chicken. It was very good and the server was attentive and the food was prepared quickly. Very good, I love fried chicken and this is in my top 5 fried chicken spots.

Located inside the MaDang Mall in Los Angeles Koreatown, Pelicana Chicken is by far the best Korean fried chicken. Pelicana Chicken is a well respected Korean chicken brand that has been around since the 1980s. There are many Korean chicken brands in Los Angeles Koreatown, but Pelicana Chicken is the best. I highly recommend getting the Crispy Chicken half and half with half original and half with the signature sauce (which is sweet and spicy). Parking is free in the parking garage with validation.

Ordered "Ban ban"-half original half sauce. The delivery came right away(only 10min) but As soon as I opened the box, I couldn't believe it. The fried original was so dark, anyone can tell that the frying oil hasn't changed which is gross. The batter was nothing crispy but clumping mass. I sent the picture to my family in Korea and they could not believe that a chicken restaurant had the audacity to put this out for customer. Why risk bad review, potentially lowering profit?!! What you reflects who you are. You represent your ethics thru the product you're selling. DO NOT EAT HERE. THIS IS VERY FAR FROM STANDARD KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN.

Good chicken Pelicana Chicken in Los Angeles is a popular destination for Korean fried chicken enthusiasts. Known for its crispy, flavorful chicken, the restaurant offers a variety of sauces, from classic soy garlic to a spicier kick, catering to different taste preferences. The chicken is double-fried, resulting in a satisfyingly crunchy exterior while remaining juicy inside. The menu also features sides like pickled radish and fries, which complement the chicken well. The ambiance is casual, making it a great spot for a laid-back meal with friends or family. Service is generally efficient, though it can get busy, especially during peak hours, leading to longer wait times. Prices are slightly higher than some fast-food chicken joints, but the quality and flavor justify the cost. Overall, Pelicana Chicken offers a delicious and authentic Korean fried chicken experience in Los Angeles, perfect for those craving something crispy and flavorful.

Came in today to try this spot that I would always pass by omw to Somi somi in k town. Chicken was nice hot juicy and fresh. Amazing service as well!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pelicana – Crispy Korean Fried Chicken & More! 🍗 I recently visited Pelicana inside Madang Courtyard and had such a great experience! I honestly didn’t visit this place in the first place because when they first opened, the reviews were pretty questionable, but the chicken turned out to be exactly how I like it—super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I tried the new Spicy White Crunch (boneless only) and it was perfectly spicy for heat lovers like me! For something milder, I heard that their white crunch is also delicious. Oh and the Honey Soy was a huge hit at our table too. They also have a variety of fun Korean pub-style side dishes—the White Garlic Fries were delicious, but my personal favorite was the Peli Choco Ball—so unique and addictive! The vibe is very much like a Korean pub, chill but fun, and the fact that they have 4-hour validated parking made the whole experience even better. Would I recommend it? Absolutely, especially if you want to enjoy some great K-chicken and drinks without worrying about parking.

My friend has never had Korean fried chicken before, and I wanted him to try it, so we came to this place. The taste of the fried chicken is great. We absolutely loved it. My friend said it was the best fried chicken he's ever had. I think he's exaggerating, but it's good—very delicious. Now, you're probably wondering why I'm giving it a 2-star rating. It would have been a 5-star place in my book, but they really messed up in the service category. We ordered on the kiosk, and then we were told that we could not sit inside to eat our chicken because it's for takeout only if we order from the kiosk. We ended up having to find a spot in the courtyard and ate our meal on the concrete floor. It might have been our oversight for not seeing the sign, but it's disheartening and inflexible for a restaurant to refuse to let its customers enjoy their meal inside the restaurant. The place had only one table of customers and had plenty of available tables for us to sit. We even asked if we could sit outside, but they said no. I think they were worried about the tips, which we would have left them some if they let us enjoy our meal there. Later, they saw that I was taking a video, so I think they realized that I'm some sort of reviewer. Shortly after that, one of the staff members came out to the courtyard, gave us some napkins, and apologized. But that was a little too late. We were mostly done at that point. It ruined the experience for my friend's first Korean fried chicken. The atmosphere was average. Nothing notable to mention, except for the few tables they provided for outdoor seating.

Yummy chicken, friendly staff, even the sides are bomb! Can't ask for a better Korean chicken place.

Love the chicken here! One of my new favorite chicken spots for Korean style chicken!

yummy chicken and friendly service! parking is validated and there's other stores around for before or after eating

Service A1 Food A1 Came here to drink with friends and have a snack! Would come back to try their chicken

Decent chicken - meaty and juicy! Ordered Double crispy Signature which seemed to be tastier than the Soy Honey....($17-$18 per 9 pieces) For a party of 11 we were quoted 30-40 minutes around 7pm but it ended up being a little over an hour lol. It was understandable because we were waiting for tables to clear and I can tell the two waiters that were available were trying their best to manage. Service was relatively quick given how busy it was on a Thursday night.

Best Korean Style Chicken in Koreatown! I love their signature sauce Great customer service & easy parking is plus :)

I'm surprised that this is my first time eating here because this place is soooo good! I went with some friends and we all shared 2 whole Crispy Fried Chicken w/ sauce (Honey Soy & Smoky Hot) and a peli shaken fries and everything was delicious! The fries had a cheese powder seasoning but the star of the show was the chicken!The honey soy was sweet and savory and the smoky hot was saucy and had a great kick to it as I love spicy! If you don't tolerate spicy, definitely stick to the other flavors as they have 7 different kinds. I can't wait to go back already! The staff was friendly and we went on a Saturday for lunch and were seated right away. They have outdoor seating too if you have a furry friend or just want to eat outside. It's located in a small plaza MaDang Courtyard so lots of other things to check out! Parking might be tricky during peak hours but there's plenty of metered parking around the neighborhood.

Ordered a whole soy honey chicken and it was sooooo good. Korean fried chicken perfection! Minus a star because none of the other food items were available. It was lunch time but the "kitchen wasn't ready" so we literally could only order chicken.

The food was delicious, we got the Crunchy half order with garlic sauce. Be very aware, the pieces are WHOLE chicken pieces not wingettes so it's a lot of food. I think this place is probably super crowded late night but it was very quiet when we went. The only reason for the missing star is because they made like 7 Togo orders before our meal, it took about 25 minutes even though we were the only people dining in.

Our family of 6 came in around 5:30 pm on Sunday. We were seated right away. The servers were super friendly. They gave us a to-go plastic cup and plastic fork for our toddler. One tip for you is to order Crispy! Crispy signature fried chicken: the signature sauce was sweet and had a kick of spiciness. It tasted like the yangnyum chicken I remember from Korea. All fried chicken had a crispy coat outside so that when I bit into it, it made a *crunch* sound. The inside was very warm and the meat was so tender! Crispy honey soy fried chicken: interesting sauce. It's more sweet than salty, meaning there's more of honey. I liked it! It was a different take on fried chicken. Twisted donut: wow! I didn't think I'd like it since I was so full from the chicken but this was darn delicious! It had more of a rice cake (dduk) than your typical donut texture so think of it like mochinut. It was served warm, freshly fried, coated with sugar and cinnamon. Yumz!! A pitcher of Kirin draft beer: fresh and carbonation - very refreshing. We were also served with 2 sides of cabbage salad sprinkled with mayo sauce and pickled radish. When we asked for more salad, the servers gave us more! I'd definitely come back!

Made to order so about a 20-30 min wait for when it's not super busy. Original fried with smoky hot sauce - a good kind of burn, not that spicy but it does eventually make your nose run. Crispy and juicy. Made a perfect movie night.

Pelicana Chicken is a chain Korean fried chicken restaurant all around SoCal. This one was located in the Madang Plaza in K-town, LA. They have inside seating and a restroom in the back. Parking is a bit hard to find but the metro is across the street. Service was standard and it's a nice place for a late night meal. Overall, ambiance and service was good. Food We ordered the tteokkbokki, the honey soy chicken, and the smoky hot chicken. Half a chicken with sauce is about $18 and the tteokkbokki was $16. They actually forgot to add the sauce to the smoky hot chicken so they gave us the sauce on the side which was a bit annoying since they weren't coated. But the chicken itself was juicy and a little sweet from the sauces. They had a nice crunch as well. The tteokkbokki was spicy and chewy. Overall, we definitely recommend the food here. Overall The ambiance + service: 4/5 The food: 4.5/5 The price: $$

The chicken is so saucy and delicious. I went with the garlic sauce and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant is tucked into the plaza, but well worth it. Great service and atmosphere, too.

Great environment and great service. Chicken was also very crispy and delicious. the signature sauce was a bit bland but it was good. I would come back again To try the other sauces

Probably the best korean style chicken in ktown!! The flavors are off the hook good and the friendliest staff

This is our go-to place for a KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) when we want a mid-day snack. Their Honey Soy is the best and Cheese balls are as good. Glad to have Pelicana in Madang courtyard!

Great outer layer skin!! Super crispy and moist inside! Delicious chicken spot in ktown!

Updating my review due to the slow service and servers who aren't attentive... The food is still good but the service was extremely slow and they got our order wrong twice... We ended up waiting over an hour for our food, which caused us to pay for parking because we exceeded our parking limit after the movies. The servers need to be better trained so they confirm the order... can't believe they got both of our orders wrong.

Food was really good and great service! Chicken was really crispy and tender. service was great too, ill def be coming back here in the future!

Service is mid, especially for young customers like college students. They are proactive to customers who are middle-aged and Korean.

3rd time coming to this location in K-town and they never miss. Their chicken is super juicy and fried to the perfect crisp. Chicken is seasoned very well and the sauces are super flavorful! Favorite chicken place hands down.

I have been to pelicana chicken in different locations but this was the first time I went to the new one in LA ktown. The service was very attentive from the moment I walked in the server already made eye contact with me regardless of how busy it was. I was only there for takeout which you can order on a kiosk but he was really attentive of all guests that came in and was on top of the takeout as well. I waited not really that long but he felt like I waited so long that he even gave me an extra radish! And always came to apologize about the long wait (honestly was just no more than 20 min!) This location is pretty ideal for me since I just go to hmart while the chicken is being prepared. The chicken itself was fried to standard pelicana expectations. I always get the extra crispy and signature sauce. The way it's made here is perfect! Might want to eat it immediately upon getting the food since it's the most crispy at that very moment!!! The food itself is typical kfc made to standard expectation but the server was what made this experience a 5/5!

Staff is very nice and thankful for their customers shown by the great and friendly service they give you at this casual, clean, and cool restaurant with waiter service. The portions and pricing is very fair. I recommend getting the crispy whole chicken with the signature sauce (somewhat sweet) with a spicy sauce on the side (their mild is still pretty spicy). A solid spot that is open late located in this cool mall near the H mart. Parking garage and street parking options.

Got the ban ban (1/2 1/2) - 1/2 garlic and 1/2 not sauced. The garlic was absolutely delicious. Probably one of the best Korean garlic chickens. I wish they allowed for 2 flavors with the ban ban, but the plain was still pretty good.

love the vibe here and conveniently also has parking garage, which you can get validated. as a visitor from Boston, would definitely come back next time i come to the city! service was great and attentive, and the food is great!

Service: servers are chill and faster. And then, they response feedback and deliver asap. Restaurant inside is like Korean pub place. If you want to feel Korean chimak, come this place. Food: chichen tastes better than other korean chicken place in LA. Crispy and less salty.

This Pelicana Korean Chicken spot in Madang Mall is a hidden! Craved some Korean fried chicken on a Saturday night, and this place did not disappoint. It's a chill spot with K-pop vibes and friendly service. Tried half original, half signature house sauce, and it was on fire! Cheese balls were alright, but the chicken stole the show--juicy, crispy, and that sauce... Service was top-notch too. Definitely coming back for more!

Overall: 3.9/5 (Postmates delivery) The chicken batter was crispy, tasty, and the right amount for both the original and crispy chicken for me. I liked the chicken and that they provide radish with each chicken order. However, my husband didn't since it was drenched in sauce and had a lot of little bones. We had two different experiences which is rare when it comes to food. I do agree that we had better Korean Fried Chicken elsewhere. Original Fried Chicken With Sauce ($18): We got the half size with soy sauce. The original chicken comes with a thin batter layer and is fried once. The soy sauce was light in flavor so I needed to dip it in the side signature sauce (extra $2). Crispy Fried Chicken With Sauce ($19): We got a half size with garlic sauce. The crispy version is double battered and double fried. I honestly didn't really notice a difference between this and the original version besides the fact that the garlic flavor came through and was better than the soy sauce. Peli Shaken Fries ($9): The fries were really soggy by the time they were delivered so I air fried them. The flavors were really good. I love the thin crispy fries after I air fried them.

Chicken was very crunchy and the restaurant was pretty quiet when we went in. The servers were also very nice.

Great food. Kindly service. Simply menus. Clean store. I want to recommend for my friends

We ordered original banban chicken with fries on the side. Best chicken in town. Highly recommend the cheese balls!!!

The Original Fried Chicken, a menu mainstay, was visually enticing. Each piece glistened with a golden hue; its skin crisped to what should have been perfection. Yet, as I bit into the chicken, the crunch of the skin led to an unexpected blandness. Although tender and juicy, the meat longed for the rich, garlicky, and subtly sweet marinade that typifies Korean fried chicken. This key element, the soul of the dish, was unfortunately muted. It did not taste like what I had tried at the Pelicanas in South Korea. 3/5. The Crispy Fried Wings further explored the craft of frying, which is supposed to be well known at Pelicana. The wings were adorned with a delicate, almost lace-like crust, whispering promises of a flavor-packed bite. However, this promise still needed to be fulfilled. While texturally satisfying, the wings lacked the harmonious blend of spicy, sweet, and savory that ignites the palate in traditional Korean fried chicken. 2/5. Accompanying these central dishes were sides like the Peli Shaken Fries and Sweet Potato Fries. Each side dish was well in texture - the fries crisp and inviting, the sweet potato fries a softer, sweeter counterpoint. Yet, like the main dishes, they were culinary soliloquies that fell short of the symphony you would expect from a Korean fried chicken restaurant. 3.5/5. The service was slow (30 minutes), but nothing unexpected, so there was nothing wrong with that. The employees were also helpful and quick. 5/5. The ambiance is like any other Korean fried chicken place. Very well maintained. No issues. 5/5.

Yummy food, good ambience, fast service! One of my go-to chicken spots - will be back :)

This was the BEST fried chicken I've ever had. While the wings in signature sauce were great, the star of the show was the extra crispy whole chicken without sauce. SO crispy and light outside and JUICY inside. Service was friendly and attentive. I will be coming back as often as possible!

When we did our grocery in H-Mart at Madang, we discovered this place. Their korean crispy fried chicken was so good and tasty. However, their cheese sticks was just so-so. Also, when we ordered, we appreciated the guy who helped us out to decide what to choose from the wide variety of their menu. We appreciated this since it was our first time to try this place. We would definitely come back!

The best wings in ktown for size and price. Love their signature and smoky hot flavors.

We really wanted to like this place since we've wanted to try their Buena Park location. I give it a 3.5/5 overall. I'd give their garlic and original flavors a 3/5, original a 4/5, and wing crispness/temperature a 5/5. The young gentleman serving is nice and very attentive. Fries were piping hot but somehow soggy. We got their three popular flavors and I love garlic but their garlic flavor was too potently garlicky and the original was extremely sweet. Soy was okay but not as good as other places we've had. Interior is nice and clean. What's quiet annoying is how their combos are set up. If you get 9 wings you get 1 flavor but when you upgrade to 18 wings you'd assume you get 2 flavors but not here. It's silly. We were essentially forced to purchase 27 wings separately and spend an additional $5 in order to try more flavors, but aren't wings tossed in flavoring at the end of their frying process? Other Korean wing places logically have combos with 3-4 flavors as your wing order increases wings rather than forcing customers to get 18 or 27 wings of 1 flavor. Even with not liking 2 of the 3 flavors we got this honestly retracted a star. Wouldn't go back. Parking in the adjacent lot is busy but our server kindly asked us about validating there for 4 hours.

We've ordered from this location a couple times but every time the taste got worse and worse... the most recent one we got tasted like it was fried either too much or re-fried? The sauce also tasted different which is sad because I really like the signature flavor. I always Togo so I can't really speak on the space or service. Buena Park location taste is way better.

Soy chicken 4/5 - flavor is good I just wish they had more sauce. There were pieces covered in the sauce and some were dry which might be a good balance for some people. Tteokboki 4/5 - it was pretty spicy but the flavor is good! We ordered through doordash so not super fresh but it was very chewy which I prefer not so chewy tteok

Fun place in K-town. Great for a quick bite before a show at the Wiltern. The signature sauce was good but the next level spicier sauce was incredible.

Clean and spacious. Korean chicken is great and delicious as always. The service was also good and gave good suggestions for us and the baby too.

Go to spot for Korean fried chicken in Ktown! Wings are really crispy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious My favorite spot no cap Workers are really nice and welcoming :) good ambience 10/10 spot, I ALWAYS COME HERE!!!

Quick service/clean atmosphere. Recommend ddukbokki/corn cheese 3rd time here and wont be the last.

페리 치즈볼 have changed my life. The Peli Cheese Balls have entered my thoughts daily since having them. They aren't cheap clocking in at $9 for five but they're divine and I think I'll be making another trek out for them tomorrow. The ball itself is chewy with some light crispness on the outside, filled about half full of gooey mozzarella cheese. It's surprisingly light with immense flavor at the same time. Dangit now I'm craving them balls once again. If you get their wings, I will strongly suggest the bone in. My friend and I had both the boneless and bone in, but unfortunately, the boneless wasn't quite crispy enough and dry in the middle. They were big pieces, but that means nothing if the juiciness doesn't come through. The opposite is true with the bone in wings, though, plus good OG Korean chicken wing flavoring. My friend and I both preferred that sauce over the garlic. With my leftover boneless wings, though, I threw them in my air fryer the next day, and then they were cooked really well done! Lol so just a little pro tip if you do end up getting those. Legit craving the Peli balls so Pelicana has clearly made me a fan.

My new favorite place for Korean fried chicken! I always get the Original ban ban wings with the signature sauce. The signature sauce is so good! Garlicky, sweet, and very mildly spicy. For wings, they give an even amount of drumettes vs. flats. $30 for 18 wings might seem pricey, but these are HUGE wings. Totally worth it. We've ordered for takeout twice and they've been consistently good. Always ready when they say (usually ~20 minutes) and the sauced chicken somehow stays crispy after the drive home. The staff here is super friendly and welcoming. Inside looks fancy for a chicken place haha. Located in the Hmart plaza on the same floor as Daiso. They validate for 4 hours free parking too!

Best fried chicken in LA. The servers are always so nice. It's a nice place to eat out with friends.

Coolest spot for dine in and have a good ol korean style chicken! The quality is extraordinary and beer is nice and cold! Wanna grab korean style chicken? Come on in~~~

one of the best chicken places in k town My wife loves the cheeseball. it is must have item. the chrispy haf and original source had a good enough for two people. strongly recommand!

This place has: Good food Good service / Friendly server Decent price Nice vibes I like this location better than Buena park

The cheese balls are so good. The chicken is very crispy and the ambience is nice !! The service was fast and the chicken had good flavor.