Raheem A.
Yelp
After what felt like a grueling 5.5 hour drive from Sacramento to Los Angeles, my stomach was in dire need of food. Since I was in Southern California, I wanted to try an establishment that is not present in Sacramento. Ironically, while looking for a grocery store, I stumbled upon Urban Plates. The name of the establishment intrigued me, the interior design of the restaurant had me at "hello," and the Yelp reviews were solid.
Upon entering the establishment, I was warmly greeted by an employee restocking the condiments area. From the outside looking in, the employees probably thought that I looked like a child lost in a grocery store. I was completely absorbed by the open concept floorplan that allowed for you to see the cooks working their magic, along with the relaxing ambiance complimented by an old Corinne Bailey Rae track. As I made my way to the order area, I was enthusiastically greeted by a cashier by the name of Korie.
Urban Plate has a pretty extensive menu, which I have no complaints about. However, when your stomach is rumbling like a bad Sacramento thunderstorm, it's hard for your brain to focus on the tall task of browsing through many options. Therefore, I asked Korie what she would recommend. Without hesitation, Korie suggested the Nashville Hot Crispy Tender Sandwich.
I have had plenty of delicious Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, and this was by far the best (the others were good as well)! The chicken was the perfect level of crispiness without the overcooked texture that you sometimes encounter with crispy chicken. I cannot put my finger on it, but something about the way this sandwich was prepared made me feel like I was eating a cleaner version of what is usually a pretty unhealthy option. The side of fries that accompanied the sandwich, were plentiful (they don't skimp you here) and delicious!
I HIGHLY recommend Urban Plates for not only delectable Nashville Hot Crispy Tender Sandwich, but also for their AMAZING customer service (it's been awhile since I have honestly said this about an establishment)!