Pelicana Chicken SD

It's one of the best korean fried chicken places I've been to. It was kind of weird that they weren't playing korean music though. The chicken is always really crispy and has a nice crunch. Love their flavors

Parking: Parking isn’t much of an issue here as it only shares with another business establishment. Regular parking is closer than ADA parking. Atmosphere: Fast pace indoor dining and take out Service: For take out, you do order on your own on a giant screen so it’s little to no interactions with the servers in opposed to when I dined in before they were attentive and took orders at our table. Food Recommendations: the half chicken honey soy has been my go to the couple times I’ve been here. Absolutely one of the best Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) around convoy area. Supports Military: No Discount Overall: This has been my new go to place for fresh KFC. I would have rated them 5 stars but unfortunately my last experience where I did take out and they forgot my cheese balls were very unpleasant as I found out at home and made a trip back just to get it and there were no accommodations for the inconvenience offered at all so I thought it wasn’t right and asked them and was simply told “sorry there’s nothing we can do, just make sure to check your order next time” that left a really bad taste for this establishment but I’m balancing it out with my first experience which was amazing.

We had a coworker outing and chose this place due to its happy hour and location. There was plenty of parking in front at around 4 p.m. From the outside, the place looks small, but once you step inside, it's much bigger with ample seating. However, the coworkers who arrived first chose a corner where the table and seats were uncomfortable—at least for me. The table height was low, and we had small stools for seats. By the end of our happy hour, my lower back was aching. This area seemed to be the only one with that type of seating; every other seating looked normal. That’s where my complaints end. Everything else was amazing, and we all had a great time. We ordered a few pitchers of Sapporo beer and soju, which had great pricing for happy hour. Someone then ordered a variety of food: - 2 orders of the signature fried chicken - 9/10 - Cheese buldak - 8/10 - Corn cheese - 10/10 - Ddukbokki - 6/10 Most of the food was delicious, with the standout being the signature fried chicken. It was super crispy, saucy, and juicy. A few dishes, including the cheese buldak, were spicy, so I recommend paying close attention to the spice levels. The food was ordered via tablets on the table and arrived quickly. The servers responded promptly when called through the tablet. Service was top-notch. When we arrived, we were the first ones there, but an hour in, the place was packed, showing its popularity. I will definitely return with other friends to showcase how good the chicken is.

First time coming here with the family! Hands down gotta get there fried 🍗 🐔 It's delicious!!! 😋 crispy chicken is a must! Bummed I forgot to take a pic of the delicious chicken! D: though I did manage to remember taking a picture of the yummy side dish!😍 Customer service was amazing! Thank you Phillips! 💓 Great from start to finish! Very attentive & made the experience even more enjoyable with his charming personality! Make sure to order a Sapporo beer! With Phillip's 🍻🍺😉 Planning on coming again!!! Nice atmosphere cool place to chill and hangout!👌💯🔥

I had seen this place on insta and had been wanting to try it. We order a half chicken with the signature sauce and it was very delicious! 10/10 The sauce was good and the chicken was tasty. We also had the onion rings, I liked them but there was nothing special 8/10. The cheese balls were good, but not my fav since they were sweet on the outside and I am personally not a fan of sweet. Unfortunately, many of their items were sold out, many of them the popular ones, and which I was hoping to try. Other than that it was a great meal, I would recommend and will be back ☺️

Giving 2 stars purely for the look of the food. Everything looks really good, but as far as flavor goes, it doesn't taste like anything. I wish I was being dramatic bit truly, the cabbage had more flavor than the chicken. Tables were sticky. Service was meh - we had to ask for radish and water refills.

Best Chicken I've enjoyed in my lifetime! Had the honey soy finish. Friendly staff. Clean venue. Easy parking

Another Korean Fried Chicken joint has come to San Diego, and they're definitely making a name for themselves with their variety of sauces, chicken selections, and quality ingredients. I'm a huge Korean Fried Chicken fiend, so I welcome more businesses, especially if they deliver delicious food like Pelicana! - PARKING - The lot is quite small, and seems always to be filled with 1 or 2 spots open for the times I've been here. There is an adjacent side street that I believe you can street park on. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Huge open indoor seating area, with your typical 4-6 person tables, some high tables, and a few bar seats. There's also an outdoor patio area, but it wasn't open the last time we came in. They have several big TV screens - perfect for current events with the World Cup going on! A waiter will greet you when you walk in, and show you to your table. Our waitress was absolutely amazing - super attentive and kept checking in on us multiple times. The food service has improved tremendously since their soft opening, with all of our items coming out at a very fast rate! - FOOD - Original Fried Chicken (Half 9pcs - $15.00): The OG, plain fried chicken! Nice crispy batter - for the texture, think battered smooth onion rings. The chicken was very moist and juicy inside, even though the outside is crisp! We also got a few sauces on the side - I love my spice, and the Hot Spicy was my personal favorite, but the Signature and Smoky Hot were delicious as well. Crispy Fried Chicken (Half 9pcs - $16.00): I personally like the Crispy Fried Chicken more than the Original - there's something about the extra crunch that is AMAZING. The big thing is that the chicken isn't overly oily either! Once again, the chicken inside is kept juicy. Crispy Fried Chicken Wings, Garlic (9pcs - $17.00): I also wanted to try their Chicken Wings, as well as a sauce that is mixed in. Garlic and Soy are not available to be sauces on the side, so I definitely wanted to try one of those. If you like Garlic, you'll LOVE this. Perfect amount of sauce that doesn't take away from the crispy skin, but still a delicious coating on top! Ddukbokki ($15.00): A classic, fan-favorite for all Korean food lovers. Usually I get this only when I'm craving it, and I was craving it this time around! I don't usually have high expectations, but they cooked their rice cakes perfectly! Just the right amount of chewiness! This was definitely spicier than other Ddukbokki I've had at other places, but again, I love my spice! Just beware if you're not used to some heat! Cheese Buldak ($25.00): Spicy/Fire Chicken with cheese on top. There's Chicken, Bell Peppers, Onions, all mixed in a firey sauce with delicious melty cheese covering it all. Perfect for those cheese pulls around your chicken wings! This is quite pricey, but I'm glad I tried it at least once! I may not get it too often unless I'm with a group to share with. They have a fairly good selection of Draft Beer! They also have Soju available here... so you know you want to have Somaek (Soju + Beer) with your Chicken! - OVERALL - Definitely the crispiest/crunchiest Korean Fried Chicken I've had in San Diego. Although their prices are a bit higher, the quality and taste does make up for the extra few dollars. I would 100% recommend you get the Crispy Fried Chicken for the extra crunch, but maybe try the Original side-by-side if it's your first time!