The Chicken Shop

Delicious and juicy chicken, has a nice flavor. Enjoyed the bowl with its fresh ingredients and it was a large portion so enjoyed what I could and took the rest home. Next time I would try their wrap, I watched them make it and the seared it in what looked like a large panini maker. Za’atar fries were tasty and crispy. Ask for sauces, they have all kinds that seem like they’re homemade.

Good, fresh food. Sitting inside the shop smells divine from the cooking fire. Great outdoor seating too. Several Gluten Free options, labeled on the online menu. Bonus: a couple shops down from the gelato shop!

Wife and I decided to drive down to Newport Beach. Wife saw it on facebook and decided we should try it. Wife got the Chimichurri wrap🌯. Wife didn't enjoy it. Wished it had a little bit less of the pickled onions. I got the Char'd Bowl 🥣. Excellent and fresh. Za'tar fries are addicting!!! My only other problem was the size of their diet coke bottles. I have never seen a bottle so small (8oz?). And for the price! Forget about it! 🤑 Plan on coming back soon.

I don’t say this lightly…… this is hands down the best wrap I’ve ever eaten. The OG wrap at The Chicken Shop is actually the OG. Like… if wraps had a hall of fame, this one would be first ballot, unanimous decision. This wrap ruined other wraps for me. Everything else now feels like a knockoff.

Excellent Chicken Shawarma (OG Wrap), the charcoal roasting makes all the difference in flavor. The Newport Bowl was also excellent; everything was so fresh. Za’atar fries are addictive that I forgot to take a photo dip them in toum. The staff and owner are so friendly, it feels like Lebanon.

I have never tried Lebanese food and Mohammed was there for it! He guided me through the menu and helped me choose some very tasty items. I was prepared to try things that I've never had before. I had the newport bowl, OG wrap, and the beets and sweet potatoes. I've never had unpickled beets nor have i had cold sweet potato. But it was very good. Everything I ate was fresh! Homemade! And the service was very quick, especially with made to order food.

Delicious, Flavor-Packed Meals! The chicken is juicy and bursting with flavor—absolutely hits the spot every time. The bowls are generous in size and packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients. The shawarmas are a standout, especially with the amazing garlic sauce that adds the perfect kick. Plenty of parking and outdoor seating make it an easy and comfortable dining experience. Highly recommend!

Great food made by great people. Super fresh ingredients, everything is so good, and it makes you feel good! I don’t feel heavy after their bowls like other places, they use whole ingredients and the meat is literally roasting in front of you. The staff is so kind and I know I’m always going to get a friendly greeting and good conversation with my delicious food. Definitely busy around lunch time, but for good reason. Worth checking out!

The best of the best. Seed oil free, always fresh, juicy and delicious. Great staff too.

Super cool spot with a unique and twist on chicken and middle eastern style food. Straight forward with good ambiance and great house music. Love watching the kitchen at work and the rotisserie chickens cooking. Flavors are wow - strong and delicious. I cannot wait to explore the rest of their menu!

Stopped by to grab the chimichurri wrap. Unfortunately, it was a bit disappointed this time it was on the dry side. Luckily, I asked for a side of yogurt sauce, which helped add more flavor. I went during lunch, so it was busy and there was as short wait for the food. The wrap was cut in half, and it was only able to eat one half, which. made it nice to have he rest for dinner later. Hopefully it'll be more moist the next time I come back.

Food is good the service is non-existent but there is no shame with asking for a voluntary service charge. It's literally a fast food model but less. Here is the process: 1 Order at the counter in a rushed fashion 2 pay and get a default 22% /20% / 18% tip prompt 3 get a pager 4 find your own table - which you will likely need to clean yourselves 5 come back and get your food & utensils (no trays) when the pager goes off 6 eat 7 bus your own table. Negative 2 stars for the 'experience' and the voluntary service charge.

High quality ingredients, they care about the food they are putting out. We got one wrap and also a 1/2 chicken with the jalepeno cole slaw and zatar fries with 4 dips. The dips are all great! We asked the guy to choose the dips for us and they were all so good. We loved the ones with garlic. The fries were some of the best we've ever had out. Crispy not greasy, you can tell they care about the ingredients. This restaurant is fast casual but high quality. Love this place and can't wait to come back.

This healthy chicken shop is AMAZING. I came on a Monday evening and it was quite packed. They warned me that it would take approximately 30 minutes to get my to-go meal but it came out in closer to 20 minutes (so I'd recommend calling and placing an order to go if you're in a rush). I ordered a char'd bowl and was highly impressed! You can just tell that all the ingredients are SUPER fresh. It's open kitchen and you can watch them grilling/rotating the chicken. The chicken itself was much juicier than other chicken salad/bowl places because of how fresh it is. The dressing was also delicious and not too heavy. I felt like I was hitting all my nutrition groups with the veggies, protein, and chickpeas. Highly recommend!

Certified GAS. Saw this place and its rotisserie method onna tiktok and was immediately hooked. Walked into a small urban-looking brick n mortar restaurant that smelled like straight garlic (already a good sign) My gf and I got the OG and Chimichurri wrap. The wrap itself was so crispy and held the ingredients together so well I could devour fat bites without makin a mess. And devour that shit I did, for it was some of the most succulent, juicy, chicken and toppings I've had in the area. And you know we were hittin it with that extra sauce. Chili garlic and Yogurt Harissa are must tries. Even taking the leftovers home and airfrying it locked in the flavors. Idk where else you can find it but they also had these fire, low calories, all natural United Sodas. Bonus points Service was polite and over-the-counter. A little long for my observations but hey man greatness takes a lil patience. Hope to be back soon. That chicken is more addicting than Los Polos Hermanos

The food is so fresh and amazing. I will definitely be coming back here! We will be catering from this place!

This is my first time at the Chicken Shop. It is located in a strip mall at the corner of Irvine Ave and Westcliff in Newport Beach next to the Ralph's supermarket. There is plenty of parking and the access is easy. The Chicken shop is a casual Lebanese/Australian restaurant that specializes in Mediterranean style rotisserie chicken. The menu is short but on point. It includes Chicken à la carte, (Whole, half etc...) wraps, bowls and a variety of sides. The chicken is roasted over charcoal and is antibiotic free and the kitchen is 100% seed oil free. All their bowls and wraps can be made vegan by getting mushrooms instead of chicken. I got the Bowl Bowl with mushrooms. All the ingredients were really fresh and everything was delicious. It comes with a raspberry vinaigrette which i tried but i feel it was unnecessary as the dish was well seasoned and tasty as is. And my buddy Mike who is a regular there and who treated me to lunch, got the newport bowl with chicken. They have a refrigerator with grab and go beverages as well as a small section with various snacks. There is limited seating inside the restaurant as most of the seating is in an outdoor communal type setting shared with other restaurants. The service is excellent and prices are average. I highly recommend trying the Chicken Shop.

I tried this spot a few months ago and it's been in my regular rotation ever since!!!! If I'm craving something super delicious but also healthy, I'm coming here. The chicken is amazing but that's not even the best part of the bowls. My personal fave is the char'd bowl- it has a clean and fresh taste with the most perfect toppings. The crispy chickpeas are 10/10. The bowl bowl is also delicious but it has a much stronger flavor because of the garlic in the chimichurri and I think it's in the rice as well. Both have the same dressing. Soooo good!!!! The sweet potato fries are also a must. The food is always relatively quick but there isn't much seating so I would recommend coming when it's not a super busy time, or getting the food to go. Can't wait to be back!!!!!

The only thing that I don't like about the chicken shop is that it's like 20 minutes away from where I live so I don't go as much as I would like to! The chicken wrap with the garlic tum and the french fries inside of it is so delicious. I basically dream of it. If you order a whole chicken or a half of chicken do be prepared to wait for a while for that one but it's worth a wait.

My sister and I shared the bowl bowl and cristoff salad and wow, didn't know what to expect but the chicken was so good! The char and smokiness, tender and juicy. Pairing well with the sweet potatoes, corn, chimichurri. A delicious bowl that's also so healthy! Well rounded with the protein, grains, natural fats and healthy carb sweet potato. I wanted a little more greens with the beets and tomatoes so we got a side salad, and honestly we added some of it to the bowl and that still tasted good!

Solid chicken wrap, got the OG wrap. I asked them to go easy on the garlic sauce, which was a good idea. Service was and good ambience nothing too fancy, as expected. Will come back to try just the chicken next time.

This place does live up to the hype! The chicken is tender, juicy and smokey flavor. It pulls apart easily. The sides are larger portions with a good flavor balance. I enjoyed every bite!

$23 for a healthy chicken salad with seasoned fries I was able to make this into THREE meals by eating part of it, coming home, and adding more veggies! This salad comes with half an avocado, cooked beets, large pieces of chicken, pickled onions, garbanzo? Beans, sliced cherry tomatoes, corn, and a side of thin crunchy pita chips. There wasn't anything boring in it and I felt very healthy, yet satiated eating it. The pomegranate vinaigrette they use is tangy, but not overly sweet. Chicken pieces wasn't super moist, but it was moist. The shop is a little far from me to get to, but to know I can have 3 meals from one dish makes it worth it. Place smells incredible when you enter, and I like how they sell seasoned salts and kitchen stuff for the cook in your life. I placed my order 20m before closing and they still were able to make it. Fries weren't crispy after being in the Togo box, but they get crispy in the air fryer. Fries come with a sauce! I got harissa yogurt. Not too spicy.

The wrap was one of the best ones I've had in the area. Probably my favorite dish of the spread we had that evening. The salad was good it's just a healthier option my wife loved it but I wouldn't go back for the salad itself. She ordered her favorite with was the chicken bowl with quinoa, healthier option as well. Fries were awesome we did a half potion and it was perfect. All the chicken was fresh and flavorful.

Pretty much obsessed with the Bowl Bowl. My favorite to-go choice. Chicken is always so good and not dry. I'll be honest, I'm not a huge fan of chick but this one of the VERY rare places where I'll get chicken. The bowl comes with sweet potato, grilled corn, Avacado and chimichurri served with lemon quinoa.

Updating my review to reflect the owner's response. We've been long-time customers (since at least 2023) and truly love the food here - it's consistently great. My original review was focused solely on a service issue during a pickup order, not the food itself. After posting my review, the owner reached out, apologized, and acknowledged that the situation was handled in an unacceptable way. I appreciate him taking responsibility and addressing it directly, as well as using it as a learning opportunity for the team. Mistakes happen, but ownership and accountability make a difference. Based on our many positive experiences over the years and the owner's response, I'm hopeful this was an isolated incident and we will be back for the amazing food.

Absolutely stellar place, I'm just sad there's not one anywhere else or closer to where I live - then I'd be there a few times a week! First, I have to say the cost is totally worth it for the quality and the taste of what you're getting. You can go to some cheapy chicken shop or a place like Zankou's (which don't get me wrong, is okay) or you can go here and experience a foodgasm. One sniff of the air wafting from their grills to your nose, and you'll know what you're in for. They grill their chicken over charcoals and have amazing sauces to go with. I'd personally recommend the wrap. It's nice and compact, handheld if sometimes you're running around trying to eat something on the go. But stop and smell the roses - sit down and enjoy your wrap on a beautiful warm day with breeze, then after, you can visit Pandor next door. The chicken is so flavourful, so juicy, the secret is definitely in their marinades and spices. Say goodbye to American style chicken that can often be boring. My goodness I'm a fan of the toum (garlic spread) I'll eat enough of it to ward off any vampires that come my way, it comes on the wrap, but you don't have to get it on it. Then, I pair with the yogurt harissa. YUM. They also have amazing, healthy bowls if you're not in the mood for a wrap. You'll be kind of smelly when you're in there. Also, I love how the business is super proud of their products. They will inform you of what goes into it, and they aren't using seed oils. They even sell Lebanese olive oil and other specialities you can take home.

Delicious food! The chicken is so juicy and really great. Got the wrap and a bowl. The bowl was filled with fresh vegetables and was really delicious. Staff was friendly too. It's order at the counter and find a seat kind of place. Good outdoor seating as well, which was so nice since it's good weather right now. Inside has Lots of craft drink options too which is a really nice change from the usual fountain drink options.

The chicken shop never misses. Love that they're seed oil free and they don't put anything unnatural on their chicken. Their chicken is so flavorful and wraps are super satisfying. I always get the Newport bowl with extra chimichurri sauce and garlic toum. Everything's packed with flavor I love it so much. You really can't go wrong with a single menu item from this delicious place.

The food here is amazing and definitely 5 stars. However, they need to work on their customer service-3 stars. I've been here a couple of times because I think the food is great! But greet your guests when they come in. And don't make them wait at the counter with no interaction for 5min before coming to take their order. There were several workers there just talking to themselves and ignoring the customer. Hello!! Like I said, if I didn't like their food, I'd not return. However the salads are the bomb!! Sweet potato fries are delicious as well. I also tried hot & spicy sauce and it's got a great kick!

It's been a while, but I was excited to try the chicken shop again in Newport Beach. I got the bowl bowl, which was delicious. Definitely recommend and also got an extra amount of chimichurri sauce to kick it up a notch. Healthy, flavorful, delicious.

Took my father here after a day at Crystal Cove and this place delivered. Hailing from the far north region known as the 626, I had to trust Yelp with this one. My pops is an easy going guy for the most part and relatively easy to please when it comes to food, but this place delivered and for that, it needs to be celebrated. For a place to have the audacity to call themselves the chicken shop, they have to have some confidence in the product they serve. I got the Bowl Bowl, not to be confused with Oregon Duck and NBA journey man Bol Bol, and I found my bowl to hit the spot and deliver on all fronts. They had a garlic rating which was fun and the garlic was definitely there as promised. The use of charcoal came through on the chicken and overall I was happy with my meal. There is plenty of outdoor seating that they share with other shops and the tables are separated enough as to allow for pets, which in this case was my 70 lb pittie. They also have a good canned beer selection as well as other canned alcoholic and NA beverages too if that is a deciding factor in any way.

Was pleasantly surprised by how good and filling the food was! I got a bowl bowl and my husband got the wrap. You definitely have to eat everything together, including the sauces, because they compliment each other.

Came here with the family on a whim yesterday night for dinner. Ordered: 1) OG wrap with regular fries 2) chimichurri wrap with sweet potato fries 3) half roast chicken 4) jalapeño salad Tastes good, better with the sauces. Found table inside for seating.

Updated Review: After my initial visit, I wanted to update my review to be fair. The Chicken Shop has really good food -- the ingredients are fresh and flavorful, and you can tell they care about quality. I had The Newport Bowl, and while there was a mix-up with my order at first, the team handled it very professionally. Everyone can have an off day, but I appreciate how they took care of things and made it right. I'll definitely give them another try -- the food itself was great, and I can see why people like this place.

Food is clean, tasty, and healthy.. love places like this and we need more of them. Fresh ingredients, great service, and easy going what more can you ask for when thinking of where to grab a bite.

After a year or so of hype we finally got to check out the chicken shop and it delivered! It's a small fast casual-esqe spot with visible charcoal roasted spinning whole chickens. The charcoal chicken wrap is probably the closest we've had to an authentic lebanese shawarma in the area. The use of actual thin and crisped pita bread (not tortilla like many others use), arabic style pickles, really good toum and fries in the sandwich was such a great melody. The shawarma wrap will really "take you back home" as the gentleman at the counter said it would. The zaatar fries were yummy--cant go wrong with zaatar on anything and the quality of the fries were there. The chimmichuri was more like a tart garlicly herby sauce rather than an authentic chimmichuri but highly recommend with the sandwich! And the cherry on top here was the diet coke BOTTLE and craft beer selection. 10s all around.

OMG... The rotisserie chicken here is amazing!! No wonder why people lineup at this place! Very casual... More for picking up than dining in. I love the way they make the rotisserie chicken charred and not dried out... very well, prepared and tender. I had the bowl with chicken and portobello mushroom added.... I highly recommend anyone new ordering that too.

I've been coming to Chicken Shop since it first opened, and it's still by far my favorite spot to eat. I don't usually enjoy dining out, but this has been my go-to for years because the food is always consistent, flavorful, and feels like a healthier option. The menu has something for everyone -- the sandwiches are great, but the bowls are my favorite. They're packed with fresh ingredients and generous portions that always hit the spot. The sweet potato fries are a must -- perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. On top of that, the staff is always super friendly, which makes the experience even better. Chicken Shop consistently delivers on both food and service, and I can't recommend it enough!

Love this place! I get the chicken bowls and love the corn and sweet potatoes added. I wish they had the pickled jalapenos like Dizzy Bird and it would be A++++. Add the chickpeas too for some crunch. Their garlic dip and wraps are so good too. If you're garlic averse warning it's garlic overload, but for me bring it on! They have online ordering and I suggest ordering ahead for faster pickup.

The OG wrap is the best! The garlic sauce tastes amazing, and everything is so fresh. We also tried the Newport Bowl and really liked it.

I thought I was gonna be blown away by this place. Everything looks so good on Instagram doesn't it. So underwhelming I got one of the bowls and the flavors just did not mix well it had beats in it and beats just overpowered the entire thing made everything red and just tasted like beats the entire bowl. I think the bowl was $16 and I believe I got five or six little tiny strips of chicken not even a third of a breast unbelievable how cheap they are to give that tiny amount of chicken pathetic. I only gave it two stars because the fries were hot and crispy and tasted good, but I don't think I'd ever go back.

Came here the other day for a business meeting due to the request of my colleague - I never even knew this place existed but I will definitely be coming back! I got the chimichurri wrap and we shared the fries. Both were amazing. The chicken was so fresh and juicy and the tortilla was perfectly crisp. I don't even know the sauce we got for the fries but it was fire and the garlic sauce was great for the wrap too. Really good quality food. Definitely want to come back and try something else - or even just get the same thing again since it was that delicious!

Insanely good !! The char on the chicken is perfect and it's cooked on a real charcoal grill. Quality is above and beyond here ! It's a bit small but it's extremely clean in here. We loved the service !! Everything here is FRESH !

The Chicken Shop is a 100% seed oil free kitchen in Newport Beach with an amazing menu! I ordered the Newport Bowl which was delicious with organic-fed, antibiotic and hormone-free charcoal-roasted chicken and assortment of vegetables. This quite possibly may be the best chicken I've tried. I added the brined and charcoal-roasted portobello mushroom and garlic sauce which was so good. The food is simple, fresh, healthy, and tasty! The place is small but nice and clean where you order at the counter and pick up the food. You can eat inside or outside. The customer service was very good too. Overall, this place is a must try!

I would say 50/50. This is probably the juiciest chicken ive ever had but its missing the flavor I can't really taste the flavor. Service was ok I mean they can do better. So I ordered this newport bowl at first I was impressed by the servings but i noticed the chicken was so small for its price. I mean the salad was a lot which is good but I dont think paying $18 is worth it. I wish I took a picture but i didn't. Would I go back?? Hmmmm probably not only because all their sides are too pricey ($7 each) and I believe 1/2 chicken is around $33 just for chicken. I mean its one of the juiciest that's all i can say nothing really stands out to the taste. Anyway best of luck!

Incredible spot with flavorful and fresh food. I highly recommend this spot! It's awesome.

What a find?! In a seemingly tranquil shopping center near Castaways Park, The Chicken Shop boasts excellent fresh off the grill options that tantalize and delight guests. I heard about The Chicken Shop through a Newport Run Club advertisement for a limited edition Newport Run Club bowl. Upon entering the brick lined space, cartoon paintings of chickens adorning its walls greet guests, the aroma of the chicken cooking wafts through the air, and the sound of meat sizzling on the grill, takes you on a sensory journey. I ordered this speciality Newport Run Club bowl, which featured pickled onions, charcoal chicken, watermelon, roasted sweet potato, feta, fresh mint, avocado, and charred broccoli, with a pomegranate balsamic dressing. This bowl is worth the wait and delicious for a post-workout meal, with fresh ingredients and packed with a heaping dose of flavor.

Always such great quality seed-oil free food. I recommend you get the sweet potato fries or za'atar fries. (SEE PHOTO!) they literally do not skimp- they give you a whole container filled with delicious French fries. I love their Newport bowl personally and I always feel great after eating here!

I feel like this is a pretty healthy option for lunch or dinner. The wraps are usually what I gravitate towards. They are a good size and taste great. Most importantly, I feel great after eating here. Service is fast and the food is decent. I order take out here every so often.

I decided to stop in here after a bike ride since we were very hungry. Let me start off with this place is delicious. The items on the menu are healthy & they're filling. The food was perfectly cooked. The food came out so fast that by the time we sat down, our buzzer was already going off. Highly recommend. Seating on the inside is very small, luckily there's tables outside so you can enjoy the nice crisp air

Wow, the Chicken Shop has some of the best chicken that I've ever had. The staff were so kind and friendly when I came in to pick up my online order! When you walk in, you can smell all the amazing food coming out from the kitchen and the atmosphere is inviting as soon as you come inside. The chicken here is so juicy on the inside and has a great char on the outside. It was rich and flavorful. The 2 whole chickens I got on my recent order were devoured for the party that I brought them to and everyone loved them. The sides were also delicious with the fries being well cooked and seasoned. The huge side of garlic toum was a great pairing for the chicken. They also gave me plenty of sauces on the side to dip my chicken into and they were all tasty. The sweet potatoes were also delicious and great compliment to the chicken. They make everything to order here so the wait time can be a little long but it's worth it! If you are placing a big order, I recommend ordering online for takeout! This is one of the best places in OC for amazing chicken and I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area!

So delicious! Easily one favorite restaurants! Everything is so fresh and you can tell the chef put a lot of thought in how the flavors are paired. The grilled chicken here is the best!!! I love getting the bowl bowl, with chicken and the chimichurri chicken wrap. Also the sweet potatoes with the garlic chili sauce.

wow this place is amazing. was on a road trip and starving so i decided to stop by the nearest food place that looked healthy. i love that this place is seed oil free, as i rarely eat out but when i do i am mindful about that i eat. service was fast and friendly, and the food was to die for, definitely satisfied me the whole way home.

Seriously the best food every time! Healthy, and delicious!! Staff is so friendly and the sweet potato fries are unreal!!

Healthy and delicious (100% seed oil free) are usually two very difficult combos to come by. You will get both here at The Chicken Shop. The minute you walk in the intoxicating aroma of chicken cooking will make you glad you stopped in. The OG wrap is a must but this time I opted for a bowl bowl salad which comes with your choice of white or dark meat chicken...I completely polished the entire bowl. Will be going again this week for seconds.

I got the OG wrap. Honestly the chicken was good, but my bread kept falling apart and ripping so it was hard to eat. And then the garlic spread was way too much, it was overflowing out of the wrap. I had to scrape it off, I was only getting chunks of garlic spread in my bites. I wish my wrap didn't have that much, and it definitely would have been better. Sorry, probably wont be back :(