Rotisserie Chicken of California

The portion size was fair for the price especially with the lunch menu. Side vegetables were steamed well and did not taste like mush or understeamed as some other restaurants may do. The chicken was a little dry reminding me of an inferior version of the Costco rotisserie chicken but that magical sauce makes everything taste good. Definitely try this place just for the sauce alone.

Visited Rotisserie Chicken of California for the first time after seeing a review video highlighting the delicious food and it was all true. This restaurant is run by a couple that incorporates Japanese flavors with Rotisserie chicken. The garlic bread was delicious and chicken was so flavorful. The owner mentioned the chicken is cooked over 2 hours. I enjoyed the service and it was great to contribute to a local business whose owners were impacted by the wildfires. ❤️

Pasadena (L11) has been the go-to for over a decade now. Make sure to ask for their house hot sauce on the side. Great for the sandwich and the fries.

Excellent food, like homemade. High quality at reasonable prices. If you can, generously triple your tips to help them rebuild their home from the Eaton fires. Thanks, optional of course.

The rotisserie chicken is not bad. Breast is a little dry. Add some sauce and that fixes everything. Everything else was very good.

It has strange schedule, and they DONT respect them. You can arrive at 2 p.m. and they'll tell you it's closed (with a totally unpleasant attitude (the owner thinks he still lives in Japan and not in California). The chicken is good (NOTHIN spectacular), like any supermarket chicken, but more expensive and super seasoned that you don't know if you're eating chicken or seasoning. The service is as bad and slow as the owners. The place is dirty and disgusting, like China Town and not Pasadena.

Very tasty chicken. Had the 1/4 chicken dark meat and the following visit a sandwich. Both were really really good. Service is great they are very friendly and you get your food fast even if they are crowded.

LOVE this place. I ALWAYS get the half chicken with 32 spice sauce. My family loves this place too.

Small little mom and pop restaurant. It was my first time trying this place and I loved it. It was a cozy feel and you can tell how much love the owners put into the place. Our server was attentive and made sure we were enjoying our lunch. I got the house wrap and it was very delicious. The wrap had chicken, tomatoes, fresh greens, crisp bacon, and creamy avocado. All ingredients that poured well together. The French fries that they have a just regular French fries, but I loved it. Thin, lightly salted and crispy. Overall a nice place to grab a bite, just beware that it's a small place.

Haven't dined in at Rotisserie Chicken of California since before Covid, but a work conference a couple of months ago made me remember about this hidden little gem in Pasadena... 5 stars!!!!! The rotisserie chicken is the one to get. Definitely simple but it's always delicious flavorful, and tender both pre- and post-Covid; my fellow coworkers and workshop attendees were very grateful I suggested this place for lunch. The Fried Tofu appetizer is another must-get item before the meal, and the Chicken Breast Cutlet Curry is a worth opponent to the more simple rotisserie chicken. My other coworkers tried the Chicken Breast Sandwich with Fries as well as the Rotisserie Chicken Quesadilla, and they left the place raving about the food! The staff at Rotisserie Chicken of California has always been super welcoming and friendly, but parking can be a little challenging if you cannot find a nearby street parking space. It's worth the walk, however, even if you have to park father away.

First review of the year! I need to be a bit better about it this year, last year was too crazy and life got in the way. :) At any rate, I forgot how I came upon this place but since I now work in the Pasadena area, I decided to give it a try after work for some takeout. There is some metered parking in the front, I was able to snag one because it was after work (machine). Popped inside, it looked quaint, something out of the 90s lol. There were 2 tables occupied and they had an open kitchen so you can see what's kinda going on. The cute old lady (whom I assume is the owner of the place) was in the front taking orders. I ordered the garlic chicken with a side of rice (they were out of mashed potatoes sadly). With the extra garlic it came out to about $23. I waited about 15-20 minutes (basically if you are hangry or in a rush, you might want to call it in). The other people at the tables also got their food right before I got mine- I think the kitchen was a bit backed up, I could hear some chaos. The lady looked tired and I told her to the night was almost over so chin up, when I picked up the food. The chicken was good- the skin was crispy and had lots of garlic flavor. A bit oily though, so not a fan of that. The rice was just basic white rice and they threw in a couple of grilled veggies, nothing to write home about. It also came with a side salad, I did like the Japanese mustard dressing. Was it worth the hype? I want to say sadly not really. It was good, but it felt kinda heavy after, I reheated some leftovers the next day and there was a pool of oil on the bottom. Perhaps their lighter lunch options are a better choice? Not sure but then again, so many other places to try.

I have lived in Pasadena for over 10 years and had been wanting to try it. Finally tried it with my husband. It was okay. Honestly a little pricey. The chicken was decent. The fact that it's family owned and the owners talk to the customers was actually a plus.

Pretty spectacular chicken. Super juicy, great crispy skin. The mustard salad dressing was amazing (I could have asked for extra for the chicken, but it was already so good it didn't need it). Would have probably given this place 5 stars had the owner's wife been there (my friends' say she is a riot). Hopefully next time.

Came in for lunch with my daughter And she loved it 10 out of 10 Food is great we will definitely be back The spot is cozy few tables Service was great and food came out quickly we really enjoyed our visit

Lovingly Known as the Chicken Place! Food: the definition of a local favorite. Everyone that works around this spot has a favorite and for me it's the L3 with rice and side salad. The chicken has that good crispy skin and for $3 extra bucks you can get only dark meat. I recommend you pour some of the red and green sauce on top of your rice and chop a roasted jalapeño in it. Mix together with the rice and it's the best bite! Service: they really tailor to the work lunch crowd by serving up your food fast but I recommend you look up the menu before you go, there are a lot of great options. Location: off of Los Robles. Seats about 25 people so go exactly at 11:30 to secure your seat. Walkable location if you're in the surrounding offices. Parking: very limited. There is one parking spot in front of the location. I recommend parking in the parking lots behind the restaurant on union or green. Notables: the lunch menu and dinner menu are different. If you get the salad you can ask for a side of bacon.

Love, love love this place. Used to come here (since 1993!) until me and my partner moved to the PNW 5 years ago. Still, every time I come back to LA I make sure that we'd stop by and enjoy this wonderful chicken place. Not only is the food to die for, the owners are very kind, folksy and accommodating. They even remember our names! My favourite is the chicken32 with rice. And a glass of chianti. Salad with the Japanese dressing. Oh and of course The fried t

Food was actually pretty good. Chicken was flavorful and moist on the inside and the skin was nice and crispy. However, when we got our bill, the price for each item was higher than on the menu we were handed. It wasn't anything major, $17.50 for the whole chicken instead of $16.50, $5.50 for the fries instead of $4.95. When I pointed this out to our server, he just shrugged and mumbled "sorry." My kids were ready to go so I didn't fight it but out of principle, that's just kinda messed up.

Hole in the wall chicken spot in Pasadena. Chicken is cooked fresh with crispy skin and a tender inside. The inside meat is slightly better than costco. Vegetables are a nice healthy add. I'd come here for chicken rather than tender greens. Inside there's around 8 tables meant for more of a quick lunch or dinner. Looks like an old fashioned diner. The service is quick and treatment is par with your typical elderly Asian couple. Food came out quick which is ideal for those working around the area. Street parking.

We had this place bookmarked for the longest time, we saw lots of reviews on Yelp raving about this place. Not sure if it was a different time back then with the reviews but I'm not quite sure the quality is the same. Tonight was a Friday night and we happened to be in the area. No one was in the restaurant. But as we ordered and waited for our food there were a couple of people who came in and picked up their orders. Everyone in the front seemed nice. The cooking takes place within view. We ordered the chicken enchiladas and the half chicken plate with french fries and steamed veggies. It was flavorful but dry. The enchiladas had a tortilla wrapped and loaded with chicken with a thin layer of cheese and green sauce. The half chicken was also dry. The salads are placed in paper containers usually used for nachos and wrapped in saran wrap. The dressings are homemade and not very good. It's nice that it is a family owned business. Not sure that we will be back.

Food is so so good! Chicken Katsu Curry is the best! Cute, small, hole in the wall, mom and pop gem! I love this place. Perfect for lunch.

Chicken was a bit dry but the flavors really good. Loved the garlic chicken with roasted garlic add on. Wanted to try the steak but they were out. So was the mashed potato.

Favorite old classic in pasadena!! Best chicken in California. So consistent that this is a favorite of three generations of my family. We've been coming here for over 30 years.

Paid $26.95 for a garlic chicken combo with white rice and steamed veggies and an extra side of french fries. French fries are stale. This is not nice for an almost $30 meal. I will not be supporting this neighborhood small business anymore. Thank you. Potatoes are super cheap and it would have cost you 25cents to make fresh fries.

This really hit the spot. It was exactly what I needed. I was in Pasadena and needed to kill time. I was hungry and wanted something warm and comforting and also not heavy or unhealthy. I was bored with all the usual "healthy" spots. Then I read about this place. I love all Japanese food, so when I learned it was Japanese rotisserie, which I'd never had, I thought I'd try it. And boy am I glad I did. I got the quarter dark chicken. Warm, tender, flavorful, crispy skin. The hot sauce is delicious and their Japanese mustard dressing was super tasty. My only regret is not getting a half chicken instead of 1/4. I licked my plate clean and wanted more, it was so good. I'll definitely be back often.

The rotisserie checked with rice and salad was very delicious and very well seasoned.. I recommend this place very much..

hot and spicy garlic chicken not very good. Some of the chicken was tough also. People seemed nice though. Also fyi no.mashed potatoes anymore.

Seriously the greatest roast chicken I've ever had in my life. I usually am pretty squeamish in regards to eating around the bones, cartilage, etc, but this chicken (and the 32 spices seasoning) had me going to town. Absolutely addicting. As for the service, it is run by a lovely couple with a no nonsense attitude. When asking for recommendations, the man simple replied "they're all good," and after eating the #2 I wouldn't be surprised. Give it a shot, and see for yourself!

A hidden gem , I discovered this place couple months ago despite working down the street for years. Great service and delicious food. Place is tiny and gets packed at lunch time. I order mostly to go and usually food is fast coming out of the kitchen. Absolute knockouts are the original rotisserie chicken and the chicken cutlet by itself or in a sandwich. They offer grilled jalapeño which is delicious , not on the menu just ask for it .

Such a great place to get chicken!! Kind folks working there and the food is fabulous!

32 spice rotisserie chicken was phenomenally juicy. Kind of had a Japanese curry taste to it. Appreciated the broccoli, carrot and salad that comes with it. Ordered fries on the side and they were decent. The staff is so friendly. Seems like a lot of regulars that come in for takeout. Fairly easy street parking on a Friday night.

Came here with a few coworkers based on the recommendation of another coworker. It took us a little while to find it, since it's in the middle of the block and not very good signage. Parking was a challenge too. It looked so incredibly run down and unsanitary. It was super busy though, so we decided to give it a go. The chicken was moist and had good flavor. The vegetables, while fresh (not frozen) and cooked well (firm, not mooshy), they tasted fishy and unpleasant - almost like they were boiled or steamed in fish water. The two people who got sandwiches said they were okay, but again, the side orders were almost inedible. It was an interesting experience, but one we all decided we wouldn't be repeating.

Best garlic chicken ever. Rice with secret yummy flavor was delicious. Friendly service, definitely going back!!

My favorite rotisserie chicken place! Must try the 32 spice chicken! Our family gets cravings all the time and go often.

Wow I can't believe how terrible their service is. I just called and got screamed at by the lady who works there because I didn't specify if I wanted white or dark meat?? Terrible phone etiquette . If a 1/2 star existed I would

I stumbled on this place when I was looking for a whole chicken to-go, not from a market or Z. Well lucky for me I found Rotisserie Chicken. Not to go on endlessly about everything I didn't try let me tell you the 32 Spice chicken was out of this world! It was moist, tender, super flavorful, and hot still when we arrived back home (I love my food to be hot from pick up). I added buttery delicious white rice and took some 'hot sauces' which add a kick to perfection. It's not the cheapest chicken you can find but the incredible flavor delivers the value! 32 Spices, yeah!!

Very disappointed. Been going here for years. Chicken was dry, rice was yesterdays and they give you a empty bottle of green sauce.

After hiking we were so hungry and we found a perfect spot! A delicious Rotisserie chicken and we found this place that really met our expectations. Our waitress was so sweet. Definitely we will be back for more.

Horrible place to eat, I would not bother. $15 for a full salad the size of side salad is just ridiculous. With with counted portion of chicken.

The 32 Spice chicken is soooooo good! A must try! Only thing, is I am handicapp and it's hard 4 me to get there 2 get it because I don't think they offer delivery. I wish they did because I would order more often.

We never had an issue with this place before, not until today. We love the food, esp the chicken and the male owner is always nice. But Today I'm going to rant. So today, I met the lady (which i'm guessing is the wife) when I picked up my order. I was quite surprised when she was being rude to me. We always respect elders but why can't she respect us as a customer? She was asking whether I need a receipt. Since she asked, I said yes please. Then she started mumbling etc etc. Bottom line she wasn't happy and didn't like it when I asked for the receipt. Mainly because she wanted to save paper. First, it's not their business why I need the receipt, secondly? Then don't ask your customer if they want the receipt or not. Also, change your manual POS system to computerized and send the receipt via email if you're trying to save the environment!

I really enjoyed the 32 spice chicken. I thought it was very flavorful. It was a bit dry but the flavors were good. The server was very friendly. I found parking to be quite tricky but other than that I enjoyed the experience.

BEST CHICKEN IN LA....my husband says. We have been to Rotisserie Chicken of California and we have never been disappointed. The place is small, around 8 or so tables so coming here with a larger group will take some maneuvering but worth it. The chef and wife are so good at what they. Usually we order the 32 Spice Chicken and it is so bomb. The 32 spices are so unique and delicious. The regular rotisserie chicken is equally as good. You cannot go wrong with either one. I have not tried their fish or pasta because of how good the chicken is. One thing not to sleep on: their hot sauce! Drench your rice or chicken in it! We took our chicken to go last time and it traveled well and tasted great!

On New Years Eve, we ordered a whole rotisserie chicken. We requested sauce on the side and it made for a nice family dinner at home. We were offered some hot sauce and it was a perfect accompaniment. The hot sauce was different and tasted good. Reasonably priced and can't wait to order again.

The chicken was Absolutely delicious. The Japanese mustard salad dressing was fire too. Wish they woulda gave me mashed potatoes instead of fries tho. Maybe it's because they were closing in 10 minutes. Nonetheless, the chicken was crack & I'll definitely be back

Do not be fooled by its generic name. This place is very special. Their Japanese rotisserie chicken is divine! Not sure what they put in it but it's so good! I also love that it is family owned and the staff is super friendly. Call them to place your pickup order or dine in!

Had dinner with good friends at Rotisserie Chicken of California. The chicken was delicious and flavorful and the cuisine seemed very healthy. The hostess and chef were so friendly and we tried out the tofu appetizer. We all ordered different food from the menu and I tried out the "32" chicken with presumably 32 spices and herbs with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. They also have house hot sauce at the table. If you want to try something healthy and delicious and affordable, this place is it.

QUARANTINE REVIEW The food was excellent, service was great, and I can't wait to go back again. My wife has been here plenty of times for lunch and I've heard a lot of great things about this place. However, it just kept eluding me. I never got around to trying it. I finally decided to try the take out during quarantine and I'm kicking myself for waiting this long to try it. Ordering was easy enough, we called the restaurant, used the menus posted on yelp, and placed our order. The man on the phone was pleasant and told us our food would be ready in about 15 minutes. We pulled up, there was street parking right in front. I stayed in the car, my wife masked up and went inside. Our food was ready, she paid and we were In our way. The one draw back was she had to pay and use one of their pens to sign the check. Not the end of the world, but contactless payment is awesome during quarantine. We got home, plated up the food and it was time to eat. I had the 32 spice chicken with mashed potatoes, my wife had the garlic chicken with rice. Both dishes were excellent, so much flavor and the chicken was fall off the bone and juicy. The potatoes were good, nothing special, but the rice was excellent. It was just subtly flavored white rice, maybe with butter, but it was excellent. I'd also recommend trying all three hot sauces. They are all house made and unique, but very tasty. Oh also, all the salad dressings are house made. I had the thousand island and enjoyed it. Overall I will definitely be back. There are plenty of things I'd like to try on the menu. This is the perfect kind of locally owned place I love to support. I highly recommend it.

This chicken will command your full and undivided attention. Comply. Don't try to watch something or have a conversation as you eat this chicken. Just eat. Savor. All you will be able to think about is how incredible this chicken tastes. I can't believe how good this is, you will say. You won't be able to shake the feeling that it's a one off, that you got lucky, caught them on a good day, and the same flavor, texture, and succulence cannot be recreated. But you will go back to try it again, of course. And you will not be disappointed.

I had heard so many great things. Staff was friendly and so kind. Japanese Mustard dressing amazing 32 spice flavoring, delicious. Chicken, dry as the dessert, even the dark meat! I went around 7pm, and I think the chicken must have been cooking since the store opened that morning. No excuse, the first chicken sold of the day should be cooked as perfectly as the last chicken sold. So disappointing.

I tried this place for the first time last week. Doesn't look like much but the food is delicious. We had the Rotisserie chicken, #32, very flavorful, very moist, kids and adults loved it! Check it out.

My first time here and it was an EXCELLENT experience. I sat inside, ordered a quarter chicken dark and opted for the Japanese Mustard salad dressing. Zero regrets. Everything tasted great and I doused both the chicken and rice with a house made spicy sauce that was bursting with flavor. The owner was super friendly and we got to chat a little bit too. She's great, the food is great. Love it all. I'll be coming back for sure!

Today found a hair in my food midway through my lunch. The waitress awkwardly apologized and offered something else but I declined as I lost my appetite already. I still had to pay for 1/2 the meal though per the owner. I find that this is really bad customer service. I was quite disgusted to find hair in my food, lost my appetite immediately and unhappy with my experience. I left without arguing about it. I frequently come to this restaurant with coworkers because I live in Pasadena and work for a large company in the area. In the past, the food and service here was reasonably decent. I will not be coming back here nor inviting coworkers in the future. FYI - I took a picture of my food before eating not realizing the hair strand was there because it was hidden in the food. I took another picture after finding the hair.

I've been coming to this place for years and every time is excellent. I love the Pasadena sandwich I order mine with jalapeño and lemon on the side. I love it. I know they have more options but this is my favorite one and I get it every time. It's a very small family owned restaurant, super friendly people and very clean. I would recommend to anyone looking for good delicious chicken sandwiches and sides to go there, you will not be disappointed.

Love the chicken and rice...must try the ranch dressing and green sauce! Location is small, so take out is always good!

Wanna be blown away with super delicious rotisserie chicken? Do you wanna eat healthier? Do you have a soft spot for good chicken? Then you must stop by here! Sucha a nice surprise from this mom and pops store. For once, pictures just doesn't do it enough justice. Honestly, i hesitated on coming here. I saw the pictures and read the reviews. if it wasn't for someone recommending it and being spontaneous then i probably wouldn't have even gotten the chance to try such goodness! You gotta just go with it and try it. You totally won't regret this recommendation. Ordered: *garlic half chicken- it was good and you truly do taste the garlic flavor. It's not overpowering but Just right. the chicken is not dry. $14.95 *half chicken with 32 spices- if you like Indian food you'll like this! Man all that spices makes it soooo delicious! i can't even really describe what i tasted but i just kept wanting to eat more. and it reminded me of indian food flavoring. $14.95 You get a side salad with the entrees, rice, and you get a choice of side. Tried both mashed potatoes and French fries. End of day, both are good. Chicken is tender and the Skin ohhh my goodness! I wished there was more skin to go with each bite! the 32 spices takes the cake. Personally to me i preferred it over the garlic. This foodie is definitely coming back for more of this deliciousness! So you should too! Service was good. A tad slow at times but it's because the owners are on the older side so it's understandable! Tips: *cash and credit card accepted. * restroom available *high chair is available *serves alcohol *indoor seating only *small place that only has 8 tables. *dont have to go menus. But does encourage you to take pictures of the menu. *sells art work from local artists. *you can pay a small fee to get it all white meat or all black meat. *they have beef and fish options as well. *there's ketchup, mild, medium, and spicy sauces on the table. *there's a corkage fee.

Rude lady in the front. Makes you feel very uncomfortable as a new customer. I asked what are the sides replies rudely. Anywho the chicken is whack and dry, that 1 million spice thing they sell is crap $8.50 up charge for that garbage. Mashed potatoes were like nasty potato salad. Better take your money to zankou or pollo a la brasa on western.

Get here before 8pm, not 8:30pm as it stated that when their kitchen closes and the store says it closes at 9pm. I got here at 8:15pm and everything was already closed. I'll update this review when I actually eat here