Side Chick

3.9 ( 129 reviews )
$10–20
400 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, United States
+1 626-348-8628

At Side Chick, located in Arcadia, CA, diners are treated to an exceptional take on chicken, especially with their signature Crispy Hainan Chicken. Customers rave about the beautifully golden-brown exterior, which boasts a delightful crunch that perfectly contrasts the juicy meat inside. As reviewer Mitch Weddle puts it, the combination of flavors is heavenly, especially when paired with their sweet chili sauce.

Another highlight includes the Fried Wing Plate, featuring chicken wings tossed in a jalapeño lime sauce that has garnered immediate attention. The wings' irresistible flavor and accompanying garlic rice offer a refreshing palate-cleansing experience, as noted by Vivian Chong and Peter Babida, who praised not only the chicken but the accompanying rice and sauces.

While patrons love the food, the ambiance has room for improvement; concerns like cleanliness were raised by Jonathan Aldaba. Nevertheless, the overall quality and affordability shine through, confirming that Side Chick is a must-visit for chicken lovers. Don't overlook this hidden gem for an unforgettable meal!

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Payments
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments

Reviews For Side Chick

Mitch Weddle
Jun 13,2025
Wow! It was my first experience having Hainan chicken and it was amazing! We ordered the Crispy Hainan and the Fried Wing Plate. The Crispy Hainan was absolutely fantastic. Golden brown and super crispy on the outside and very juicy on the inside. The combination of flavor and texture was wonderful. When you add a bit of the sweet chili sauce to it you will hear angels singing as you eat this bite of food sent from heaven. Speaking of food heaven, the wings will keep you there. The jalapeno lime sauce is perfection. A bit of green sauce on the wing and you will want to sing along with the angels you've been hearing. The garlic rice and quick pickle slices are exactly what you need to refresh your palate between bites of this heavenly chicken. The unique wow factor of this experience was the big pieces of crispy chicken skin that you could break off and eat like potato chips. It's true food joy eating these "chips". So, do yourself a favor and give this place a try soon.
Vivian Chong
May 14,2025
The crispy hainan chicken is the way to go! The white meat was a little dry on the regular hainan plate. Bone broth and Yu choy were great add ons. Overall super delicious
Peter Babida
May 12,2025
Legit. The rice is amazing. The sauce is great. And yeah, chicken is on point. No bones to spit out either!
Molee Hong
Apr 13,2025
Don’t underestimate this place! We almost passed in it but soo glad we gave it a try. Great quality and price on the food. The soup noodles was a good portion and we even had to take it home as leftovers. You can ask for a lif to fit on your bowl. Hainan chicken was good. I ordered the soy egg cuz I thought we wouldn’t get full enough from the two entrees but I was wrong nd we didn’t even need it. The soy sauce egg had great flavor and was runny on the inside! Must try in youre in the mall!
Jonathan Aldaba
Mar 26,2025
Amazing food. But please report to mall management about the fly infestation by your dine-in section
Geralyn Yparraguirre-Ong
Mar 17,2025
I didn't understand the whole Hainan chicken thing. Tried it a time or two before at a different location. It didn't do it for me. Yes I know, not for everyone. Told myself that if Jonathan Gold's pick couldn't convince me, then I wasn't gonna try anymore. I now believe. I love how the ginger soy and hot sauce go together to complement the chicken. Rice is done well. The chicken bone broth is a good portion to wash it down. Try it! You won't regret it.
Ron Quan
Mar 9,2025
This is our to-go Hainan chicken when we're at the mall. Order at the counter and pick up your order once your number is called. Expect about a 8-10 minute wait since there's a constant turnover of chicken. We normally order the Hainan chicken with a side of garlic stir fried yu-choy. You can request dark meat for an extra charge. The roast chicken can be a bit on the dry side as others have noted. The saving grace is the fact that you can order a half-chicken size of you are really hungry. The broth of the chicken noodle is excellent and they are very quite generous with the chicken. The fried Hainan chicken is a bit too fatty for my taste but some may prefer that juicy fattiness. Seating can be limited since there are only 15 seats spread out in a communal seating area.
Roy Sher
Mar 7,2025
still a good spot to pick up some Hainan chicken after shopping they are set up for to go and their flavors are good worth getting the bone broth soup along with the Hainan chicken and crispy Hainan chicken prices decent for what they give there is a dining area right near as well

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