Chinatown · Nashville Hot Chicken · American
Chinatown's Nashville hot chicken institution — bring your heat tolerance and prepare to sweat in the best way possible
Johnny Ray Zone opened Howlin' Ray's in the Far East Plaza food hall and immediately created the kind of line that Angelenos will stand in for hours — not because they have to, but because they've seen what comes out of that kitchen. The Nashville hot chicken is built on a proprietary blend of cayenne, brown sugar, and spices that coat the bird from the outside in, and the heat levels range from Country (mild) to Howlin' (bring a change of shirt). The chicken sandwich on brioche with slaw and pickles has become a Los Angeles touchstone that the rest of the city's fried chicken scene measures itself against.
Howlin' Ray's is chinatown's Nashville hot chicken institution — bring your heat tolerance and prepare to sweat in the best way possible. Regulars order howlin' hot chicken sandwich and hot chicken tenders.
Howlin' Ray's is priced at $$ — approx. $20–$40 per person.
Howlin' Ray's takes reservations by phone — call (213) 935-8399 to book.
Howlin' Ray's is at 727 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, in Chinatown. Public lots off Broadway in Chinatown
Howlin' Ray's is open Tue–Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–7 PM · Closed Mon. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.