Where is the best fried chicken in Los Angeles?

Based on diner recommendations, the best fried chicken in Los Angeles is at Daybird (100% recommended). We compared 7 restaurants serving fried chicken.

How much does fried chicken cost in Los Angeles?

Fried Chicken prices in Los Angeles range from $12.00 to $26.00 across 7 restaurants.

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Best Fried Chicken in Los Angeles

7 restaurants compared

Price range: $12.00 – $26.00

Avg recommendation: 95%

Top 5 Fried Chicken in Los Angeles (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:

Daybird — 100% recommended, $16.50 (Silver Lake)
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — 100% recommended, $18.50 (Arlington Heights)
Howlin' Ray's — 100% recommended, $14.00 (Chinatown)
Daybird — 94% recommended, $12.00 (Silver Lake)
Petit Trois — 92% recommended, $26.00 (Hollywood)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 7 Restaurants Compared

#1100% recommend

Daybird

Silver Lake·$$

Szechuan Hot Chicken Sando

$16.50

Crispy fried chicken breast with a numbing Szechuan spice rub on a potato bun.

Tip: The 'Medium' has a respectable numbing effect. If you love heat, go for 'Hot' or 'Extreme', but be prepared—it's powerful!

#2100% recommend

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

Arlington Heights·$$

Fried Chicken Plate

$18.50

Your choice of chicken pieces served with baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.

Tip: The spice is real. It's not 'burn your mouth' hot, but it builds as you eat. The white bread is essential for managing the heat.

#3100% recommend

Howlin' Ray's

Chinatown·$$

The Sando

$14.00

A massive fried chicken breast on a buttered bun with comeback sauce and pickles.

Tip: Even the 'Medium' heat has a kick. If it's your first time, don't jump straight to 'Howlin' or 'Howlin Plus'—they are surprisingly intense.

#494% recommend

Daybird

Silver Lake·$$

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

$12.00

Bite-sized pieces of fried chicken with a mild, aromatic spice blend.

Tip: These are perfect if you're visiting with someone who doesn't handle spice well. They are just as crispy as the hot chicken.

#592% recommend

Petit Trois

Hollywood·$$$

Confit Fried Chicken Leg

$26.00

Slow-cooked and then deep-fried chicken leg with garlic and herbs.

Tip: The garlic flavor is really prominent here. It's a great choice if you want something different from the steak.

#692% recommend

Pine & Crane

Silver Lake·$$

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

$12.00

Bite-sized pieces of fried chicken seasoned with five-spice and basil.

Tip: This is a great dish to share for the table. It's incredibly addictive and pairs perfectly with a cold beer or tea.

#790% recommend

Howlin' Ray's

Chinatown·$$

Quarter Bird (Dark)

$13.00

A leg and thigh piece of hot chicken served on white bread.

Tip: The dark meat handles the heat better than the white meat, in my opinion. It's the most flavorful way to eat it.