Pelicana Chicken

The food has potential. Highly recommend dining in. Everything fried was soggy because we were waiting on the Spicy Rice Cake . The mozzarella sticks were cold and all of the fried chicken wings, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, and calamari were soggy and we were three mins away. We waited 15+ mins for the Spicy Rice Cake, so the rest of the order was all steaming in the paper boxes.

The staff here is super friendly, and the food is out of this world! The chicken was so fresh, and you could tell the oil was too. The crispy fries and mayo sauce? Simply to die for. And don't even get me started on the cheese ball—it's a must-try, for sure!

Did an order and there was an issue they couldn’t handle it, very unprofessional. Definitely not supporting Pelicana anymore

Upon entering, I initially perceived it as a small establishment, but to my surprise, they had additional seating in the rear with air conditioning. The Korean fried chicken was truly exceptional, accompanied by delicious fries, cheese balls, and a refreshing salad. The beverages, particularly the berry nice cocktail 🍹, were delightful. The staff displayed friendliness and attentiveness throughout my visit. I wholeheartedly recommend this place.

My husband and I love this place! The atmosphere is so calming and inviting, the drinks are amazing and the food is even better! We love the crispy friend chicken with Honey Garlic sauce, the chicken sandwich and cheese fries! They play great music, have games in the tv, and the service is great. Overall will always recommend this place for lunch/dinner with friends and significant other!

Ate at Pelicana Chicken for the first time tonight. Wow, amazing! It's our go to spot now when we're in Forrest Hills. We had the 10 piece fried chicken wings in level 3 spicy sauce, delicious! Kimich fried rice, was very tasty and my absolute favorite, fried chicken dumplings. Hands down the best fried dumplings I've ever had. The drinks were amazing as well, highly recommend the dragons heart. Can't wait to go back!

Ok so this place is amaze-balls! The half chicken soy garlic combo A was incredible. I went with the chicken breast over the chick thighs and I loved it. The combo came with fries, cheese balls x2 a small salad and bread. The food was cooked well. We also ordered the spicy ugly chicken sandwich which was very good and fresh. For appetizers we got the crispy cheese balls and honey garlic vegetable dumplings. Overall I highly recommend this place for anyone that enjoys a good meal.

Great place ! And delicious food. Our server Matt was super kind, funny and welcoming. Had my group of 5 laughing the whole night. Will definitely be back !

We come to this Pelicana since it's the closest and they are so friendly. I always order the avocado salad. For my birthday, I went with my son and his girlfriend and got a whole chicken with fixings, too. It was lunchtime and we couldn't even fish it with three of us. Oh, besides the chicken and avocado salad, we also had an order of fries. There were some happy hour drink specials but we didn't try them -- next time. Thank you, Pelicana!

Locations was nice and clean. employees were kind . Food was great ans I love that they were open late..chicken lovers this is your spot.

My first time eating at this establishment. When you walk in your greeted at the door and seated right away the waitress serve fresh mint water in a nice pitcher (the first time I had mint water). The restaurant is not that big but it's in a nice location if you live in the area. The food was good it didn't take long before your served and the food is nicely plated. The drinks are good not watered down. The cajun shrimp salad was good shrimps had good seasoning dressing tasted great. The crispy spicy chicken was cooked well the spice had a little kick to it but didn't over power the chicken. Definitely enjoy myself will come back soon.

Tucked between a funeral parlor and a mad butcher, Pelicana popped up one day a bit of time ago. I hadn't paid it much mind, 8.5x11 flyers tapestries of events I'd be sure to miss, caked to the looking glass windows. Still unconvinced, and hoping there were pelicans, I noticed a Happy Hour sign that convinced me of something, a place to pop in for a beer. Two dollar drafts of quality hops and barley, I immediately became a regular and had to start tasting the menu items, I was so easily taken in, not a surprise. The wings are grilled and slightly delicate compared to the rough and tumble old fryer oils and back ally birds that get the greasy baptismal dunk. A unique set of dipping sauces with perhaps a Philippine twist, not a happy hour special but I do believe that for the 1pm to 7pm Happy Hour (not proper caps but I enjoy it so) all drinking related, there's no food specials. The fried chicken was light, crispy and the chicken was delicious as the streaks of bone blood and coagulated rubber ends aren't a thing to do lip and tongue and tooth battle with.

Grilled wings were sauced a little too heavily, overshadowing the chicken; bbq sauce was too sweet and garlic was overall too goopy. Kimchi fried rice was done well and not overly spicy.

One of my favorite Pelicans spots around here! Service is great and when you go there on your birthday, you get a nice chicken treat! I love the ambiance especially in their backyard.

3 of us went for a free birthday whole chicken combo at the forest Hills location. What a great present ! We also ordered Korean pancake and fries. You can't take leftovers of the chicken, so could have used a 4th person

I love Pelicana!! I am surprised I haven't uploaded the crispy chicken sandwich with the best slaw and a white garlic sauce on it, but it's literally killer!! Last night, I was in the mood for something a little healthier, so ordered the Cajun shrimp salad with ranch dressing. Served quickly, I absolutely love this place!!

Order in a site online and they said they never received it. Drove to the place and ordered to wait 20 mins in a rather poor setup that's right next to the door, then the chicken was ehh, kinds dry and hurt your teeth crispy, not a fan of this location, the one in flushing is better

I'd rate Pelicana four and a half stars. Came on a Saturday night. Plenty of seats inside but the takeout and delivery business seemed super business. They had Sapporo for one of their special extra cold machines, so I had a mug. Food wise, I had the half chicken combo which included half a fried chicken and sides for $30. The sides included fries, corn slaw, a potato bun, a couple cheese balls, pickled radish, and a signature sauce. Chicken is juicy and has a crispy breading. I opted for the spicy original breading. I was very happy with the chicken. I had the extra spicy sauce as the signature sauce. It was seriously spicy. The radish salad was sweet which did a good job of balancing out the super spicy sauce. All the sides were good too. I believe there were two gender neutral restrooms. There was a small enclosed area in the backyard too.

Great fried chicken I love the different flavors and spice options The service is very friendly Also like julieats a few doors down same owner. For their bubble tea and fruit drinks I also like that they are open late

Ordered delivery and it took 40 mins while I'm only less than 20 mins away. I decided to get Combo B which comes with 20 soy garlic wings with fries, salad, and two cheese balls with pickled radish. I thought korean fried wings would STAY crispy even with delivery. This place was not the case, the wings were not crispy but it is full of flavor. The wings are definitely ALOT SMALLLER than other Korean wing spots (mad for chicken). The mild is not spicy at all, shoulda opted for spicy next time. The cheese balls were mo hi cheesecakes eith the cheese not melted. Also ordered the twisted mochi donut, it's nothing special - chewy, soft, needs more cinnamon sugar imo.

My friend and I shared the kimchi pancakes and the garlic soy chicken wings and the flavor was great, the sauce that came with the kimchi pancakes was delicious and paired well. The service was welcoming, the only thing that it was very cold and the inside tables were occupied so we were seated outside which is heated but with the opening and closing of door we definitely felt to cold. The ambiance was nice, Good music and good service.

For such a small restaurant, the music was WAY too loud for a normal relaxing dining experience. Then, when I gave my card to pay the bill, the tip section of was crossed out and a note was added 'cash tips or Zelle only'. I understand why, and luckily I did have cash on me... but, if this is common practice with this restaurant, it would be nice to know beforehand. This honestly has made me not want to return to this location...

Ordered take out and enjoyed the crispy boneless chicken & rice with kimchi. The fried chicken is not greasy at all. Liked having various options for dipping sauces. Will go back to try other menu options.

Have been going to Pelicana in Forest Hills for years. Easy place to find parking to pick up. I don't usually eat in, but the place always seems to have a number of patrons watching sports on the big screens.

I recommend Pelicana Chicken over Mad for Chicken. And that should really be the end of my review. Lol. Just kidding. I have more to say. I prefer Pelicana because the crunch of their chicken is unmatched. I'm comparing their chicken to BonChon and Mad for Chicken. Flavors that I prefer are the soy garlic, honey garlic, and sweet and spicy. I wasn't too fond of the BBQ flavor even though I usually am... the day I ate it, I wasn't feeling it. But it was still really good. I just don't prefer it. Lol. The service was good and the lady behind the bar was attentive to our needs! Everything came in a timely manner. Additionally, the vibes of Pelicana are very chill and laidback. It's small however it's the perfect place to go to after a long workday! Their bar is pretty great too! I didn't drink when I was there but the drinks that were ordered around us were nicely made and being enjoyed. I do want to reflect about a time when we ordered to go: Our order came quickly and since we ordered to-go, everything was packaged nicely. It was packaged well enough that by the time we got home (took us 20 minutes to get home), the chicken was still crispy! Of course, it is crunchier if you eat it in the restaurant but it's a big deal that the box of chicken could stay crispy throughout our commute home. Can't wait to go back!!

I usually order Mad for Chicken, but GrubHub had 25% off on your first order. I ordered 10 extra crispy wings and a mango lemonade. The wings wereb so greasy (that I was only able to eat 3 little drumsticks) and tasteless and the lemonade tasted artificial and about 25% ice. What a waste of money!

Delicious crispy chicken. The spicy lines and crispiness is on point. In addition, their happy hour is a steal!

We saw Pelicana Chicken on Instagram and was excited to find out how close this location is to us. Hot, crispy fried chicken with Asian inspired sides makes the perfect combination. We ordered: * Truffle French Fries ($12) * Crispy Fried Chicken Wings (I forgot the flavors) * Whatever Combo C ($55) The truffle fries were pretty standard but addicting. The chicken however was delicious. We got half and half sauce for our crispy chicken -- elementary and honey garlic. Elementary has a nice kick especially paired with the banchan. I also enjoy how the chicken isn't covered in a sticky "shell" of sauce. I LOVED whatever combo c, it's a great dish to share and customize (plus I'm very passionate about mozzarella sticks). It's a fried food haven. I would 10000% come back to Pelicana Chicken because their chicken is that good.

The first time I went here, they had an all you can drink beer special for $15 and that was pretty amazing. They don't do that anymore. I went a second time to eat with my wife and it was really good. They had a birthday special so we went on her birthday. And we got like eight pieces of fried chicken for free. We also got some drinks and some fries. Everything was really good. We sat in the back and brought our baby. The people taking care of us were high-quality. We also got the mochi donuts. I have come back multiple times to pick up the mochi donuts since then. They are super greasy. They are crazy good. I'm looking forward to checking out some more things from this place in the future.

The location is small. It has 3 tables indoors, bar seatings and luckily there was more seating outside as well. We were glad to have come around 5pm on a Saturday night and got a table of our choosing inside. This was right before the dinner rush and the place soon quickly became packed. It was our first time here so we just ordered a bunch of things. 10 pc chicken, fries and fried rice. Everything was delicious. I think my fave was the chicken with the sweet and spicy level 2 sauce. Amazing!! Food came out quickly and staff was attentive. Will def be back. * Bring cash. They only accept cash for tips.

I love Pelicana Chicken. Of course, it is a Fried Chicken place. But I love their bar! Yes, they have fabulous drinks. They have such an artisanal cocktail menu. The place is small, but I can watch sports at the bar with great cocktails and yummy fried chicken. Fried chickens Yummy! A good place to meet up with friends and have a drink. Cheers!

Pelicana is good no matter where you go. This location is no different. Best Korean fried chicken in queens. A must try if you are a fried chicken connoisseur.

Such aa great spot! The fried chicken is soo good.I love the birthday deal too! If you go, get the dumplings as well and try to sit in the backyard, it's really pretty. The service is quick and friendly.

Amazing food. great presentation and our server was very attentive. The place was over all amazing !!

Came in on a warm Sunday afternoon and the place was empty and steaming. We sat down anyway because the kids were tired and hungry. The first thing to come out were the crispy mochi balls, which was hot to the touch but the center was just warm. Normally, the cheesy center is gooey and stringy when hot. The rest of the meal was fine, but what grossed me out was their bathroom! It was covered in black mold and you can see a clear ring of where water once sat on the floors and the mold was creeping up the walls to the sink. If mold can form like this in the bathroom I cannot imagine what the kitchen looks like. Gross!!!

I stumbled across Pelicana by accident in my quest to find a spicy chicken sandwich place in the area. Food is delicious. I love chicken sandwiches and this is by far one of the best. I think it could have been spicier but overall really delicious. I will definitely be back for the Korean fried chicken next.

I was excited when I found out that Pelicana Chicken made its way over to our neck of the woods. My hunny never had PC before so I decided to order us some take out from here on Friday, 5/6/22. I ordered Soy Garlic Wings (30 Pieces), Chicken Fried Dumplings (Mild, Soy Garlic), Fried Calamari, French Fries, and Corn Salad. Boy what a mistake that was! The soy garlic wings tasted more like an expire bottle of bbq sauce. The French fries were horrible and tasteless. I couldn't get past the soy garlic sauce on the chicken dumplings. The corn salad was actually coleslaw with corn kernels. What a joke! The fried calamari was bland as well. I definitely wasn't a fan of their version of Soy Garlic Sauce. I had to season the fries, calamari, and corn salad. I couldn't believe that the fried food didn't taste as such. I had to recook the entire meal to achieve some level of crunchiness.

In Queens two nights in a row... oh my. On this day two of my favorite Yelpers and I decided to grab a bite after a previous engagement. The choices were Tacos or Korean Fried Chicken... we decided "Birds of a Feather Flock Together" so we went with wings. Upon entering there is bar seating and some tables @ the back of the long and narrow restaurant. If busy you will find it cumbersome to maneuver. The bar is extended out extra wide (awkward miss-use of space) and the barrel high-tops are a nice addition but take up the walkable real estate. Once seated we had a lovely waitress that pleasantly explained everything to us and happily honored our Yelp check-in offer of free fries (only 1 offer per table) We order a couple of cocktails, fries and a 20pcs of bone-in wings. The next step after selecting your preferred chicken is to pick your batter, if you order a large quantity you can only pick one batter. If you want more than one batter then it will be suggested you order multiple smaller quantities. We chose the crispy batter, with the honey garlic and spicy bbq sauces ($2/sauce) The fries and cocktails came out fast, since the chicken is a process it came out after. Three ppl and 20pcs did not seem like it would be enough. It was plenty and there was some left, that we took to-go. The chicken was well prepared, and the sauces were both good choices. We seem to have more drums than flats but no one complained. Interested in returning to try a couple more sauces and possibly their chicken sandwich. The menu has quite a bit to choose from. Until next time Queens! Just A Note: If you want your sides to come out with your chicken you must specify when you order. The chicken takes approximately 20mins, and your sides will come out right away if you don't request to have them come out with your chicken.

First off the spot was clean & the server was nice. Chill environment with some good music playing at a decent volume. The food is fairly priced & tasted great. The portion size was perfect. I had the chicken teriyaki was delicious. Nice chill spot in Queens with good food. Two thumbs all the way up!

Very good food and great ambience for a casual date night. Service is top tier. You will love it.

The food was great and the fried chicken had so much flavor! The service was great but we just had some trouble when confirming it was one of our birthdays as you get a free plate of chicken if you go on your birthday.

Did takeout of one of the garlic soy combos and Kim chi fried rice. Everything tasted really good and the chicken was still crispy even after sitting for a while. Chicken was half spicy/ have regular. The spicy wasn't too spicy and definitely the favorite of the house. Most of the sides travelled well or were fixed after a few mins in the air fryer. Mozz sticks, onion rings, fries...all good. Kimchi fried rice was bomb! Initial service over the phone was not the best but I think it was someone new working. Had to call back again and the person who picked up this time was knowledgeable. Overall a great meal!! I would definitely get all of it again.

Ordered a $13 chicken sandwich no side that was served on a potato bun and the chicken was as thick as a literal McChicken. I am happy to spend up to $20 on a fancy sandwich!! But not a sandwich served on the worlds cheapest buns that leaves you hungry after. You can buy 3 Popeyes sandwiches for this price and one will actually be considered a meal. Charging these prices for these portions and quality is shameful, remember what the Bible says about greed.

Great staff and atmosphere. I highly recommend it. Come and try the best wings in NYC.

My husband and I were in the neighborhood looking for something delicious to eat. Thankfully he saw Pelicana and spun around the block so we could get some. I ordered my usual, Bulgogi over rice. At this location they add a fried egg to the meal which was a nice surprise. The meal also came with some rice and salad. We wanted to try something new and decided to order some fried chicken wings. Honestly, that was the best decision we made because these were the crunchiest, most scrumptious wings we've ever had. They have different spice levels for the chicken batter and we decided to go with regular spicy. They also give you the option to order sauce on the side or mixed with the chicken. We got the Kindergarten level spice on the side because it was sweet with a little spice. You have to wait about 20-25 minutes for your food which I don't mind because it came out hot and fresh. Soo if you're in a rush I suggest you place your order for pick up. We took our order to go but next time we will definitely dine in. The restaurant also features a bar and has some pretty good drink specials. Great service, cool vibes and ambiance. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice night out with drinks and a great meal. Did I mention that there's soo much parking!

Really crunch and delicious chicken. By far my favorite Asian style soy garlic chicken

Their chicken is just yummy. The wings are great but my favorite thing to get is the chicken sandwich with a side of barbecue sauce. So crispy. The only think that I have an issue with is charging extra for barbecue sauce. No one else does that. One less star for that. Otherwise great.

I have been wanting to try this place for a while and wow, I am not disappointed! This place rocks and is the perfect neighborhood addition. Their food is more comfort food-y, yummy soup, chicken sandwiches, and fried rice dishes. All super yummy! For in house dining, they offer Ladies Night on Thursdays btwn 6pm-12am, ladies or groups of ladies (no guys haha) get 50% off all food. They also have an awesome daily beer special- unlimited beer for 3 hrs is $15 before 6pm and $18 after 6pm. Um. Yes! Haha the 2 staff members behind the bar, Wenny and Sid, were also really hospitable, fast, and friendly! Major win!

Every S I NG L E Thing we ordered was so delicious. It's absolutely worth making a trip to forest hills

Was surprised that it was a Korean Fried Chicken place as their chicken was very good and crispy- also lots of other option to choose from - will try again in future

What a great place to have in the neighborhood! The Fried chicken didn't disappoint but the cocktails were the star of the show! We enjoyed seats at the bar and a few shooters too! Pretty sure this will be my go to spot once a week! And the bartender is sweet and attentive.

Food is fresh and delicious. Ambiance was chill. Shoutout to Kimberly for the amazing service

If you're craving a quick but very delicious fried chicken, or fried chicken sandwich, this is the place! The staff is friendly and attentive. It's very small so you're lucky if you get a table, they also have an outdoor in the back!

Ordered a 20 piece soy garlic wings. Wings were crispy and pretty good. I can't help but compare it to bonchon and have to say it is comparable from taste to price. The extra radish was very tasty.

Pelicana honestly a great place for a quick chicken fix! The food came relatively quickly and there wasn't a long line, which made it even better! I got the wings (with cheese powder with regular crispy and spicy), rice cake, and a complimentary order of fries! Everything was just the right amount of crispy, and the chicken was clearly freshly made. Maybe it is because I haven't had KFC for a long time, but this has got to be my favorite experience at a Pelicana in NY. It was also my first time getting free food using the Yelp app, so was not sure how the waitress would react...but she was so sweet! She came back to ask how the food was multiple times, and made sure we had plenty of water to drink. The only thing is that the restaurant is quite small (larger bar area with 3/4 2-seaters, and 3 4-seaters in the back). Maybe we were lucky, but it might be good to confirm seating before coming!

This is a fairly new addition to forest hills and also close to where I live. Honestly these were great wings. We shared the 18 piece crispy fried wings as a group of 3. With the bigger order you can split and choose 2 different sauces. We did half in spicy BBQ, and for the other half we chose the honey garlic sauce. Both were super crispy and worth the wait. I prefer the spicy BBQ as it was just the perfect balance and not too spicy but enough of a kick to enjoy. Between the 3 of us there was still wings left to take home. A heads up you will have to wait for about 20 minutes before the wings arrive to the table. Also don't forget to check in for a free small order of fries. Not sure why but we got the fries first and fairly quickly after placing the order. The bacon garlic cheese fries are a must! Super cheesy and crispy just perfect! They were gone before the wings arrived. The dipping sauce that comes with the fries is really good too!

I'm definitely into this place. My friend & I came here for happy hour on a Monday. Happy hour is basically 50% off any beer. We like beer & chicken so it's a win win. We ordered the chicken wings, the chicken sandwiches & truffle fries. -The wings were delicious. Half garlic soy and half spicy, loved them both. Crunchy skin on the outside and juicy on the inside. -The Crispy Spicy Chicken Sandwich was also yummy. It was crispy with the right amount of spice and I loved it with the truffle Mayo. -Next is the truffle fries, super good. They were hot, fresh and crispy. I want more till this day! So go, go, go!