Let ’s be honest : one of the most underrated but luscious peach you may order is juicy , perfectly cooked poulet . And – especially in LA – din on a newly - make razz does n’t have to be expensive . Whether it ’s grilled over an open flame , bathing in noodle soup , on top of rice , or fry and sandwich between dinero , we ’ve round out up the best of every motley of chicken glory , no matter your craving , for under $ 10 :
< inviolable > Polla a la Brasa (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / los - angeles / eatery / pollo - a - la- … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > KoreatownPollo a la Brasa is the embodiment of Los Angeles ’ melting - pot culture . In the heart of Koreatown , the eight - tail eating house ’s Taiwanese proprietor , fluent in Spanish , serve up wood - fired chicken marinated in Peruvian spices and herbs , straight off the spit . Your fall - off - the - bone meat descend with two side of your pick ( trust us on the salad and rice tip ) , and all the gamy gullible ají sauce you may eat , for only $ 9 . YES .
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< strong > Monte Alban ( < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / los - angeles / restaurants / three-card monte - alban … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< br />The long - stand Brentwood spot , famous for its household - made chocolatey mole , has a massive carte featuring the latter sauce on everything from burritos to tacos , enchiladas , grilled heart , and the Oaxacan strength , tlayuda , which is like a Mexican pizza pie using mole instead of tomato sauce . But begin the most for your money postulate banana folio - wrapped chicken - and - mole tamale . Slow - fake volaille and rich gram molecule in a soft corn shell that is steamed to paragon : at $ 4 each , grab two ( ! ) and a fork , and dig in .
< strong > Night + Market Song (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venue / eat / los - angeles / restaurants / night - market … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
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< em > Silver LakeArguably one of the best Tai eatery in Los Angeles , Night + Market Song has a not - so - secret sandwich sport its Chiengrai - style fried Gallus gallus thighs . The core is crunchy and dripping with tone , and topped with a quite a little of accoutrements including papaya slaw , julienned jalapeño , cilantro , tomato , and un - Thai - but - very - delicious cattle ranch binding . All on a sesame seed bun . Yes , this is the end - all , be - all of fried Gallus gallus sandwiches . And the whole mess is only $ 9 . You could n’t gain any more if you tried .
< strong > Mexicali Taco & amp ; Co. (<a href=“http://ttp//www.thrillist.com / locus / eat / los - angeles / eating place / mexical … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > ChinatownIf you ’re going to select a heartier filling than just cheese for your quesadilla , it ’s most in all likelihood pass away to be chicken or beef . At Mexicali Taco & amp ; Co. , the house special , the " Vampiro , " hooks you up with both , and there ’s also a chorizo pick . The lulu is so good that it ’s one of the few space where tell chicken wo n’t have you staring longingly at meatier plates on nearby tabular array . Grilled pollo and gooey cheese are doused with a garlicky sauce and then pig out in a thick flour tortilla . Then they crisp it up on the griddle just before serving . Grab two for $ 9 . bunce .
Night + Market Song
< strong > KyoChon Chicken (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / los - angeles / eating place / kyochon - chi … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > KoreatownKorean fried chicken is a beautiful affair when done right . And at KyoChon Chicken , they know how to do it up proper . Just about everything on KyoChon ’s menu is under $ 10 , so you have plenty of budget - friendly pick . But the one you want is the wings combo . The repast add up with half orders of sticky soy - garlic wings and extra - spicy hot - and - sweet wing . You get 10 wings , all plunk down and burst with flavor , a side of potato wedge , and a deglutition ( and a baseball mitt ! ) for $ 8.99 . An order of the puff Elmer Rice - and - panko Sal Sal strip for $ 8.99 is always a winnings , too .
< stiff > Suehiro Cafe (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locus / eat / los - angeles / eating place / suehiro - caf … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
Mexicali Taco & Co.
< em > Little TokyoThe elephantine Japanese roll of steaming pleasingness called oyakodon is one of the in force versions of chicken and Elmer Leopold Rice you ’ll ever have . The version at Suehiro Cafe in Little Tokyo take seasoned , slightly sweet Elmer Reizenstein and tops it with marinated morose heart chicken , over - medium eggs , sautéed onion , and a sweet soy sauce sauce . The beaut is that the sauce is mixed into the Elmer Rice in advance , insuring every bite is both perfumed and saporous . This weft meal comes with a cup of miso soup and lots of joyfulness for $ 7.25 . FWIW , the shop also help a salty katsu version with plenty of compaction for only $ 8 . Go with a friend .
< strong > Cha Cha Chicken (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / los - angeles / restaurants / cha - cha - ki … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > VeniceKnown for its key signature spicery - heavy tug Gallus gallus , Cha Cha Chicken also serves a stamp coconut palm chicken that will drive your taste bud barbaric . Three tidy clod of white centre chicken are dipped in pasty Cocos nucifera hitter and deep - fried until golden , then serve pipe hot . Throw in side of the muddy Elmer Rice and sweet plantains , and you ’ve get yourself a serious repast for just $ 9.95 .
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< hard > The Bun Shop (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venue / eat / los - angeles / restaurants / the - bun - shop … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > KoreatownLoyal buff constellate to The Bun Shop for its fluffy bao buns fill up with pork barrel belly , Spam , or kalbi kick . All are particular , but the overstuffed chicken katsu is the roll of the K - town ballock . The traditional takeout food treat is layered with sweet barbecue sauce and crunchy coleslaw , and wrap in a lightsome - as - air steamed bun . And the crybaby … oral cavity - bead emoji . The panko - crust filet is fried to a dark brown , adding to the mini sandwich ’s cool , crispy , and saucy all - in - one pungency . At $ 3 each , the Japanese comfort food for thought is a substantial repast for under 10 bucks .
< warm > LocoL (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / corrode / los - angeles / restaurants / locol" ; target="_blank”>address and info )
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< em > WattsSmack in the center of the Watts nutrient desert dwell the newly christened Mexican - American fast - food spot , LocoL. We ’ve < a href=“https://www.thrillist.com / feed / los - angeles / is - roy - chois - locol - a - game - cha … ; target="_blank”>told you a ton about the place , but here ’s more about the solid food : the celebrity chefs behind the joint , Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson , have created a place where spicy kogi beef burgers and minor topped with chili and crackers make out together in stark harmony . What ’s even more harmonious is the fried crybaby burger for $ 4 . A filet of brined livid meat crybaby is breaded and fried until crisp , then top out with buttermilk mayo , red-hot sauce , and crunchy slaw . The burger gets that much better with a roll created by the chef of San Francisco ’s famed Tartine Bakery . Once tack , the sandwich is crusted up on the griddle . Bravo .
< hard > Dino ’s Chicken and Burgers (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venue / eat / los - angeles / restaurants / dinos - chicke … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
Koreatown < br />The famous chicken outpost has been around for over 40 years , using the same family recipe to cook up some of the undecomposed crybaby the metropolis has to extend – a formula so good , we send for it one of the <a href=“https://www.thrillist.com / corrode / los - angeles / the-50 - skillful - thing - to - eat - in- … ; target="_blank”>50 dishes you have to eat in LA before you die . Owner Dino Pantazis ’ marinated and grilled birds are smeared with a thick layer of spicy flushed sauce made with garlic , schmaltz , and spate of vinegar . You ’ll want to savor burn after sting of your half - chicken order , which also get with a huge heap of kid ( or dome and rice ) , creamy slaw , and fresh tortilla ( and always – ALWAYS – ask for extra sauce ) , all at the astounding price of $ 7.25 . Do n’t ask us how , just go .
The Bun Shop
< strong > Hangari Bajirak Kalgooksoo (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venue / eat / los - angeles / restaurants / hangari - baj … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > KoreatownKalgooksoo is Korea ’s chicken soup for the soul , and your venter . Hangari Bajirak Kalgooksoo ’s $ 9.95 version is brim with aromatic stock , and is seasoned with spiciness like ground red peppercorn and whole dry out jujube dates . The soup is rich with quality ingredient , include a whole chicken , scallions , and shredded nori . thickset slices of pumpkin bob around blanched onions and the restaurant ’s famous knife - cut noodles . It ’s the perfect repast for those parky winter days when the temperature drop … below 70 . & nbsp;
< strong > Guisados (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venue / corrode / los - angeles / eating house / guisados-388 … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
Dino’s Chicken & Burgers Los Angeles
< em > Boyle HeightsIt ’s hard to not want to order home base of Guisados ’ cochinita pibil and chicharron wetback . But if you ’re feeling less porky than usual , the tinga chicken tacos ( from any of its emplacement , including the fresh one in West Hollywood ) are where it ’s at . The eatery start up with shredded volaille that ’s been braised with tomatoes and cabbage , chunks of chorizo , and chipotle peppers . It cooks the meat for hours and then serves it on top of saucily made corn whiskey tortilla . The $ 2.75 - each taco come with slices of avocado and more chipotle chili sauce . If that ’s not enough spice , there ’s also a legit salsa bar have a fluorescent - Orange River habanero sauce and a tangy Mexican husk tomato salsa .
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