Andy’s Chicken

The chicken was pretty good but it’s a lil over priced. There no seating which kind of sucks, so we couldn’t really eat it there. The chicken probably would’ve been better if we were able to sit down and enjoy it when it’s fresh out the fryer.

My bf has tried twice to order from here. Both times they had no chicken… Andy’s chicken had no chicken. Twice.

Andy’s Chicken is hands down the best fried chicken I’ve ever had in my entire life. Went with the Sweet Chili for my first experience. The skin was crisped to perfection, the sauce was beyond flavorful, and the chicken was unbelievably moist. I was blown away by how incredible each bite was. Literally couldn’t stop eating it. Also ordered a side of onion rings, and they too were amazing. Do yourself a favor and experience the wonders of Andy’s Chicken. You’ll never be the same again.

Andy’s kitchen staff was a bit offputting when I ordered. They dismissively said I’d have to wait 25 minutes for my chicken. The wait I’m fine with. I understand good fried chicken, especially Korean style, takes time. I’d prefer a more warm personal experience. As always, this does not affect my rating.
I ordered the sweet chili half chicken basket for $ 9.50. As far as half-​chicken restaurant meals go, this is not terrible pricing. A Peruvian a la brasa joint would likely charge a similar price for a half chicken.
The first thing one notices about this dish is the sticky, gooey, sweet chili sauce. It’s a solid flavor punch. Notes of dried chili, sugar, and garlic.
The crust of the chicken is very crunchy with more corn flavor than USA-​style fried chicken. The bite on this skin is quick, crisp, and not too strong. I’ve had Korean chicken that uses too much batter. This does not.
The meat on the dark meat (thigh, wing, and drum) was tender, moist, and well seasoned. These were the standouts. The chicken breast had the right skin, but it didn’t excel beyond the nature of the white meat. The bite was too tough. Though there was no chalky stick to the protein, it was definitely drier and gave significantly more bite resistance than the other pieces. Perhaps a longer, more intense brining, lower internal temp, and baking soda bath to soothe the protein a bit.
Overall, this was a pleasant eating experience. The food was good. For a dollar less I can go to Giant and get twice as much chicken that’s probably 75% as good. Andy’s would therefore not be a meal that makes my regular «go-​to» list for deals. However, I would certainly come back and pay every once in a while for that last 25% of Korean crafted goodness.

Ordered takeout on a Saturday during the fall. Too a while but they do make to order. The food was just average and on the bland side. You can not compare their chicken to Bön Chon or Soho. It’s not on their level. The kimchi friend rice had almost no flavor. The chicken was not as plump and juicy as the competetion. I think its just a one and done place. At least I tried it out.

Sorry, an hour and a half is too long to wait for 6 pieces of fried chicken especially for a pick up only establishment.
The cole slaw is the inedible, wholesaler-​brand you scoop out of a 5 gallon bucket. Gross.
The chicken was as good as gas station fried chicken in the south.
Andy — I want you to succeed and you’ve gotten some great reviews. Please consider getting another deep fryer. Two is not enough. And please upgrade the sides. The thin wax paper bag my sweet potato fries came in burst open from the grease and wound up on my kitchen floor

Pros: Andy’s Chicken is delicious. It’s perfectly fried and has delicious sauces. The garlic is my favorite. You also get whole or half chickens, which means variety in dark and white meat.
Cons: the sides… they’re a little iffy. But you’re not going there for french fries; you’re going for fried chicken. GO FOR THE FRIED CHICKEN.

The fried chicken is tits!!! I had the sweet chili and it was so good. I like federal chicken, but this might be better. The option to have sides definitely makes it better when I want more than donuts. The pork and kim chee fried rice was even more amazing and I couldn’t stop eating it. I had andy’s 3 days ago and plan on having more delivered today. Happy belated bday to me!!!

Tummy yummy yummy, I love the Cajun style chicken. I would definitely recommend get the sauce on the chicken. The make it fresh that day and the give you a good size piece of chicken.

Finally got a chance to check this place out after hearing so much about it. Living in jersey I am exposed to a ton of fried chicken joints and when I heard about Andy’s I had to give it a shot. Upon arrival we walked in and ordered our food. Very hole in the wall type place. Me and my friend ordered the sweet chili and it was advertised as a happy hour. 4 pieces and a side for 10.99. With the drink it came out to about 14 dollars after tax. I went with the sweet potato fries as a side and my friend went with the butter egg rice. After ordering he told us it would be 20 minutes so me and my friend strolled around the block until it was ready.
After we returned he handed us the food and we walked to a foreclosed house right up the street and ate our chicken on the stoop. Like a real Philadelphian should. Haha but anyway about the chicken, it was absolutely cooked to perfection. The sweet chili sauce was incredible and very savory and thick. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The breading was one of a kind. I gotta say out of all the pieces the thigh was the best part and the sweet potato fries were excellent. Not too bland and had plenty of salt and seasoning to compliment them. My friend wasn’t the biggest fan of the butter egg rice but I mean what more can you ask for with rice that has an egg slapped on top of it. My only complaint about this trip was the man didn’t give me more napkins. It was very tough eating that chicken on the stoop with 3 napkins because the sauce was very sticky haha. Had to use those napkins very strategically. But all in all this was so delicious and I will definitely be returning.

Andy’s Chicken is the real deal. It honestly may be the best KFC (the original Korean Friend Chicken, not Colonel Sanders) I’ve ever had, Los Angeles included! Hot & Spicy is the way to go if you really like it hot. If you’re really daring, I’d go Hot & Spicy Level 2, an sauce that Andy keeps off the menu because it’s too hot for the average. The sweet chill is pretty decent as well; a bit too sweet for me but the sauce is so sticky that it’s almost like honey!
As for the sides, I always go with butter egg and rice. It’s kind of basic but there are times when I have to embrace the fact that I’m Asian and that rice is the best median for any type of meat, fried chicken included. I recommend calling ahead and not walking in expecting to pick it up when you walk in. Keep in mind this is a take-​out restaurant so must take it home or eat it on the side walk in the cold like I did last time. So worth it!

For the longest time my crew and I would satisfy our fried chicken cravings at FEDNUTS. After checking-​in at FEDNUTS one day, I received a handful of recommendations from my fellow Unilocalers suggesting that I try other locations and Andy’s Chicken was on that list.
My friend and I decided to take a ride one day and see what this joint had to offer. A little pressed for time, we were a little concerned when the clerk informed us that we had to wait 20 – 25 minutes, and that we would receive a call upon our order be completed. I see this as a small price to pay for chicken not resting under a heat lamp the entire day. We will just call ahead next time.
I was able to sample the sauce prior to ordering and I decided to go with the sweet chili. I am usually not a fan of sweet substances on my chicken but in all honesty this was pretty good as the chili-​sauce was not really sweet, with a tad bit of a kick. As for the chicken itself, the skin reminded me of the days when extra crispy meant crunch through every bite. The skin, with the sweet-​chili sauce, was a tasty layer of crispy goodness. The meat inside absorbed some of the flavor from the sauce and was nice and juicy inside.
Make no mistake the chicken was good, very good. It is not amazing, and it is not mind blowing. It is just simple fried chicken cooked the way the good lord intended. I want to thank my fellow Unilocalers that led me to this establishment. There are still some other places I need, and hope to try like Bonchon, but I think Andy’s is certainly in the rotation.

I am clearly in the minority here, but I was not a huge fan of Andy’s and for reasons related to food (as opposed to the ordering requirements, which I have no problem with but I understand may be frustrating for some).
Some friends and I ordered the boxes that come with four pieces of chicken and a side for $ 11, I believe. The prices were completely reasonable, the portion sizes were large. I was just wholly unimpressed with the chicken. Yes, it was crisp, yes, the chicken inside was well cooked, but no, it did not remind me at all of the Korean fried chicken I had in Korea. None of the sauces are particularly «hot» spicy, which was a bummer, as the hot chicken was my favorite dish when I was in Seoul. The cajun was tasty and «full of spices» spicy, but I missed the kick. Most of the sauces leaned toward the sweet side of things, which isn’t my favorite. I also thought the breading, which there was too much of for my tastes was a bit bland. They also offer naked chicken, which I will definitely order next time I get food from here.
I thought everything was A-​OK, and to borrow the phrase of the Philly Mag reviewer, definitely «go if you are in the neighborhood» and plan far enough in advance to order, but I won’t be making a special trip again to grab chicken from this spot.

I called in the minute they opened because I was warned in advance about the long wait. I specifically asked how long the wait would be and I was told 25 minutes because there is currently no orders in. I ordered chili chicken with mac salad for $ 11 during HH.
FIFTY minutes later, which was DOUBLE the wait time, we got a call saying the order was ready. I swear they must’ve forgotten about calling us or something because we got there in 5 minutes, but the chicken was already COLD AND SOGGY! Who wants SOGGY fried chicken?! And not only that, our side order was INCORRECT.
The people were nice and sauce was good, which is why I am not giving them 1 star, but ultimately we just paid and waited for a cold old order of something we didn’t even want.

Wowzers this is good chicken…
Between BF and I we shared 3 half orders to try some variety. The hot and spicy was our favorite. It had amazing fresh pepper spice flavor.
The golden soy was also really really good. Comparable to soho chicken and better than bonchon.
The original was good and a nice simple option but we found ourselves using the leftover spicy sauce at the bottom of that box for dip ;)
Incredibly friendly service and very kind owner (I assume) making our chicken fresh in front of us. Growing up in my mom’s bakery this hit home the most– I really adore the mom and pop feel of this sincere and honest hardworking neighborhood establishment. And the chicken lives up the the hype!

Oh my lord.
Let me preface this review by saying I am a beef/​pork eater over chicken any day.
My boyfriend recommended we go here for dinner the other night and while I had been curious about Andy’s Chicken from walking by a few times, I was not the most thrilled about this choice.
As soon as I walked in, my mind was changed instantly. The staff was some of the friendliest I have met in my life and made me feel right at home. After placing our order in person, we weren’t too happy to hear that we’d have a 20 min wait, but they turned that around by offering us a free beer while we wait, which is awesome. The food came out quicker than 20 mins and we were on our way home to eat that delicious grub.
The chicken was cooked perfectly. It’s like art. The outside was perfectly crunchy with the right amount of sauce, while the chicken meat was juicy and fell right off the bone. I don’t know how they do it, but each piece was cooked to perfection.
We also got the bulgogi, as I was skeptical about getting only chicken. This was delicious!!! I would return and split a half chicken and bulgogi with someone else every day of the week if I could!
Overall, food and service get A++++++ ratings. I would rate the ambiance, but because it is take out only, there is not much to judge on that front. Either way, Andy’s Chicken rules!!!

I’ve ordered here twice already and can confidently say that they have some really good fried chicken. I know that they are the sister store to ChiMac, which I didn’t give favorable reviews, but I like the chicken here so much better! The chicken batter looks like traditional American fried chicken, but it’s super crispy and stays crispy for quite some time, despite the vast amount of sauce that’s drenched on them. Which leads me to their probably one and only complaint: there’s so much sauce on the chicken! I wish the chicken was a little less «saucy» and therefore also less messy to eat, but it’s not a big enough of a factor that would stop me from going.
Speaking of sauces, there are so many to choose from it makes my head spin! I’ve tried quite a few of them already and here are my quick thoughts:
Sweet Chili — the first piece is pretty good, sweet and tangy and not too spicy. But the more you eat, it becomes quite rich and heavy. (Maybe if they put less sauce)
Honey Garlic — I kind of liked this one but the garlic flavor was a little too strong and it tasted too much of raw garlic (from a jar) and not the fresh garlic or even cooked garlic
Golden Soy — I think my favorite! Sweet and savory in just the right amounts. It’s what I imagined the honey garlic to taste more like
Original — this is traditional fried chicken with no sauce. Surprisingly, it was my husband’s favorite.
Hot & Spicy — not that spicy in my opinion but any spice I got tasted like straight black pepper. Not bad but not my favorite.
The location is very close to my house which makes satisfying my random chicken cravings much more simpler, and I kind of like how it’s the whole (or half) chicken and not just wings. The service is really nice and it was easy to call and make an order. I hope to try out their delivery service soon.

Super fresh chicken! The owner Andy butchers his own chicken every morning… this is definitely not your typical fried chicken store. Which is exactly why you taste the quality of fresh meat verses packaged frozen chicken from other places. Super friendly staff, one of the best I’ve been to. I won’t compare this place to Soho/​Bonchon though because it serves a different style of eating/​has different sauce flavors (gives the whole chicken such as wing, leg, thigh, and breast in an order rather than just wings or legs at Bonchon/​Soho).
Flavor of chicken to try:
–Honey Garlic (my favorite one, very flavorful and balanced in my opinion)
–Sweet Chili (Good, but moreso sweet than the chili taste. super messy to eat)
–Original (there is no flavor on this, just fried chicken– will not get again)
–Old Fashion (meaning no skin on the chicken, but is fried. No thanks. But great for those who want a healthier alternative)
–Golden Soy (pretty good)
Want to come back to try Cajun, Hot and Spicy though
SIdes:
–Sweet potato fries/​onion rings (good, but nothing special. Good deal to do the combo offer if you want a little something extra with the fried chicken)
Tips:
–Order in ADVANCE.
I ordered at 2:30PM for a group of 10 people for pick-​up at 7PM. SO glad I did! When I came to pick up the chicken, people walking in behind me were told there was an HOUR AND A HALF WAIT. Save yourself from this tragedy… or the fact that they sell out fast, especially dinner time.
–Take Out Only

Call ahead and place your order before they sell out for the day. We tried ordering on a Friday around 7 and boom sold out. The next day we called around noon for the happy hour special and our order was ready in about 45 minutes. The wait is no big deal if you plan accordingly. Happy hour is daily from 12 to 3 and costs $ 8.50 for a wing, thing, breast, and leg. I’d call that a steal. I was quite full from the 4 pieces and didn’t even order sides. We got an order of the original and sweet chili. The skin was very crispy. The meat was fresh and juicy. The sweet chili is a must order flavor.

Tried to order takeout from here a couple nights in a row, but they have been selling out by around 7/7:30 pm. Called ahead today at around 3 pm and the wait was only about 10 minutes — score!
The place wasn’t very busy at 3:30, with only another customer there. This is a take-​out only place (they do mention delivery on the menu, but they haven’t started delivering yet), but there were a couple of chairs outside (though no tables).
Got the sweet chili chicken combo with sweet potato fries, and I must say the chicken is well worth the hype. The sauce was tasty with just the right amount of kick, and the breading on the chicken was super crispy but still feels relatively light. It doesn’t feel overly greasy like most fried chicken. (If you have had Bonchon before, it’s similar but I like the variety of sauces Andy’s offers much more; Bonchon’s hot wings are a bit too spicy for my taste.) Sweet potato fries were good, but nothing super special. The cashier offered me a free can of soda — nice touch!
Everyone who works there are really hospitable, and I met Andy as well, who was very nice to talk to, and seems to really care about his customers.
Looking forward to coming back again!