“ Updating my review: Service significantly worse! We went to eat in to have fresh fried chicken. The place was fairly empty (one other group) but they were pretty slow. We had to ask for water a few times, ask for napkins a few times , ask for straws a few times. They also place the hot food right in front of our 1 year old instead of anywhere else on the table. Overall lack of awareness. Chicken still amazing! Probably why everyone just gets it to go. ”

“ I ordered takeout from here once, and the crispy fried chicken was absolutely delicious. It was incredibly crispy, just as advertised, and the flavor was truly impressive. It pairs perfectly with a cold beer! Having tried all the Korean chicken restaurants in town, I can confidently say this place serves the best fried chicken. I'll definitely be returning. ”

“ Amazing! The portion sizes and chicken size is huge. Had the three flavors now: the original, the house sauce, and the cheese flavor and they're all good. I have ordered just the chicken and they're all well cooked and well seasoned. ”

“ Chicken: 5/5 Service : 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Value: 5/5 I eat fried, or roasted chicken at least once a week. This is the best chicken place in Irvine. I actually had some beef with this place because I misplaced my wallet here and they told me they didn't have it for like 3 days when they did. I got it back anyways, but even with that debacle, I'm gonna be fair and rate this joint 5/5. I always get half & half - half fried and half signature in original. Don't need extra crispy - just more batter. Get original which is crispy and juicy. Try original fried with salt and pepper. Signature is my next favorite but heard spicy sauce are good as well. ”

“ I had living in Seoul for 12 years and frequenting places like Kyochon, BHC, or local delivery spots for fried chicken but I had never tried Pelicana (페리카나) before. Known as 百利家 in Mandarin, this chain has expanded significantly overseas, with eight branches now open in Southern California (LA, City of Industry, Rancho Cucamonga, Downey, Artesia, Buena Park, Irvine, and San Diego). Pelicana is right next to the salon I went to so after a fresh haircut, my friend and I decided to give it a try. The space isn't huge, but it has a cozy bar area where you can enjoy drinks, watch sports on TV, and listen to K-pop music--a pretty chill vibe overall. They offer lunch specials until 3 PM, but we missed out that window so we just ordered the 반반 (Banban) Fried Chicken--half plain, half with sauce--for $30. We opted for the classic sauce, and the flavor was pretty authentic, served with two small dishes of pickled radish. The 오뎅탕 (fish cake soup) at $24 for just three skewers of fish cake, a few radish slices, and some small fish cake pieces, I personally felt a bit overpriced. They also served a plate of salad as a starter for free and provided the plastic gloves on the table, which is a nice touch to keep your hands clean while eating. Overall, a pleasant experience. Pelicana Chicken 4970 Irvine Blvd Ste 110, Irvine, CA 92620 ”