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Los Angeles, CA
Harry currently ranks 10 fried chicken spots in Los Angeles, scoring 72–88 on the Harry Score. One carries critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.
Crust and juice are a treaty: shatter on the outside, steam on the inside, seasoned all the way through rather than shouted on top. Harry checks whether the crust survives ten minutes and whether the brine did its work. Heat lamps are where fried chicken goes to file its retirement papers.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
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chicken · american
727 N Broadway #128, Los Angeles
4.7 across 8.2k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; foodtruck serving Nashville-style hot fried chicken plus sides.
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Harry
88
Worth It
79
chicken · donut-shop
314 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
4.1 across 2.3k Yelp reviews; named by James Beard Foundation and Eater 38.
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Harry
84
Worth It
77
brunch · catering-service
3183 Wilshire Blvd Ste 185, Los Angeles
4.7 across 954 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
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Harry
81
Worth It
76
chicken
131 S Central Ave, Los Angeles
4.7 across 1.2k Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
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Harry
78
Worth It
74
chicken · mexican
2575 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles
4.5 across 6.0k Google reviews; local counter-serve chain offering breakfast, burgers & hot dogs, plus chicken &….
$
Harry
74
Worth It
74
sports-bar · chicken-wings
3725 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
4.5 across 1.4k Google reviews; expansive sports bar provides pub grub, more than 30 brews on tap & big screens….
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Harry
74
Worth It
73
italian · sandwich-shop
5424 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village
4.6 across 221 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Harry
74
Worth It
73
chicken · sandwich-shop
1412 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
4.5 across 1.5k Google reviews; bustling counter-serve cafe dishing up gourmet waffle sandwiches, plus fries & desserts.
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Harry
74
Worth It
73
argentinian · wine-bar
7229 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
4.0 across 2.4k Yelp reviews; unassuming restaurant offering a menu of classic Argentinian dishes, plus American options.
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Harry
73
Worth It
72
cajun · chicken-wings
1225 E Washington Blvd Unit C, Los Angeles
4.5 across 432 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
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Harry
72
Worth It
72
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