If you love comfort food, you will adore the Chicken Lady--she comes with a few rules and quirks so pay attention to what everyone says about her before you go :)

First of all, she's only open for a few hours a day (full time she does catering for the stars), don't try to swing by because you'll be bummed when you see a closed sign at 4 pm. The menu is streamlined but amazing--make sure you ask for her daily specials and always always taste the samples that she passes around--a few weeks ago she made a cheese pie (I had never heard of it either) and passed it around samples to everyone, it was epic.


The last time I went I was with a friend and we were hungry, we let our eyes do the ordering. The portions are huge--my friend and thought we'd try a bunch of things (2 orders of Chicken Strips, Beans, Mac & Cheese, Crab cakes, etc.) and we ended up with enough food to feed France. You have to get the Chicken Strips--they're a must have as is the Mac & Cheese. When you see all the photos of Hollywood stars plastering the walls it will make you feel a little better as you're consuming all those calories that 1/2 of Los Angeles is just as obsessed with the Chicken Lady as you are.

First of all, don't be nervous by the exterior--it does look a little low budget but the food is absolutely worth it (they also have remarkably quick take-out if you want to swing by and pick it up). My favorite dishes to order here are eggrolls, orange chicken, the mixed veggies, fried rice with shrimp, and the chicken chow mein. The portions are huge and everything tastes really fresh, great take-out for a quiet movie night with friends. I would dare to say it's the best to-go/ quick Chinese food I've ever had.


Enjoy!