Evan Kleiman’s top fried chicken spots in SoCal: Pikunico, Honey’s Kettle, Golden Bird, and more

Whether crispy or crunchy, hot with chile or sweet with honey, fried chicken is found all over the world. And luckily we have a world of choices right here in Southern California. A listing of all the fried chicken options available to us would literally fill a book, but here are a few to start your journey. Just follow the crumbs. Some of these places don’t have a web ordering system, so just call to place your order or stop by. receives a well deserved shout out- make sure to read about her collaboration with a local chef here!