Chikin Drip

Alana Remi

Chikin Drip is an amazing spot that brings bold flavor and great vibes together in one delicious experience. From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed by the mouthwatering aroma of crispy chicken and flavorful sauces that instantly make you excited to dig in. The staff is friendly, energetic, and always ready to help you find your perfect order. The chicken is cooked to perfection—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned with just the right kick.

Brandon Dsouza

Fantastic chicken sandwich! I got the medium spicy chicken sandwich and I was impressed with how juicy the patty was. The spice level was just right and accurate and the bread tasted good as well. The fries were not too oily and the sauce was good tasting. Highly recommend and I would go again.

Julio Ortega

the food was amazing, was craving a spicy and cheap meal with my friends. We happened to come across Chikin Drip, it was really good and definitely coming back with or without my friends, definitely recommend.

Sunshine

Came for lunch based on recommendation from a friend. Service was quick and medium spice level was perfect for us. Fries and sauce was good too. Meats all halal and they have water if you don’t like soda.

Michael Johns

The food is very delicious and the prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get. The Chicken is some of the juiciest chicken I have ever tried. I ordered the Extra Hot and it was spicy but nothing crazy. It didn't burn the lips or mouth. Just the right amount! There is one more levelod spiciness but since I ordered to go, wasn't able to pick that one because you need to sign a waiver. I think the chicken sandwich needs some more coleslaw for some added crunch but other than that, the sandwich is super good! I suggest combo number 2 because it comes with the sandwich, a tender on bread and french fries. The fries are ok and could be crispier. Well Done!! Definitely for the chicken down!!

eduardo salguero

I am a number one customer, I love the food of this place, something happened that I didn't like they changed the presentation of LOADERD FRÍES, the presentation is very simple, very badly presented, I liked the previous tray a lot.

Andrew

Pretty darn good chicken. Got a #2 combo with a Hot slider and Xtra Hot tender. The heat is great and the flavors are awesome. Crispy outside and moist tender inside. Make sure to grab extra napkins and at least a cup of water. Nice clean interior too.

Excellent chicken sandwich with great spice levels. Very fast. Great prices. The higher spicy levels (hot and above) really bring the heat but still have excellent flavor. I love spicy food and can tolerate a lot and this is the real deal. Medium and below are also delicious and my son loves it too. Very generous portion sizes. The fries are excellent as well and have always been extremely fresh and hot every time I go.

I was very happy with our experience today. We came in with 15 meals to order and it was ready in 25 mins. The food was for our robotics team and they all had great things to say about the quality of the food. Fries were perfect, chicken was moist and tasty, coleslaw was perfect with the amount of dressing and ample pickles!! I would come back here again! Great customer service as well!

Nour Alkanawati

One of the best hot chicken restaurant in town . Best flavor, freshness, cleanliness and best customer service as well. I heard that they have other location at the Plant plaza San Jose which was actually closer to where I work and that another 3rd location at union city just opened as well . Honestly, when I tried their food I knew why they are expanding very quickly. I will definitely be back

Amber Nicholls

I was very happy with our experience today. We came in with 15 meals to order and it was ready in 25 mins. The food was for our robotics team and they all had great things to say about the quality of the food. Fries were perfect, chicken was moist and tasty, coleslaw was perfect with the amount of dressing and ample pickles!! I would come back here again! Great customer service as well!

Cameron TL

Excellent chicken sandwich with great spice levels. Very fast. Great prices. The higher spicy levels (hot and above) really bring the heat but still have excellent flavor. I love spicy food and can tolerate a lot and this is the real deal. Medium and below are also delicious and my son loves it too. Very generous portion sizes. The fries are excellent as well and have always been extremely fresh and hot every time I go.

Spicy chicken sandwiches and tenders not unlike similar stores but still a decent meal. Their chicken was pretty tender, both the strip and sandwich, and while their fries are a bit mid, it was overall fine. Pricing wise about what you'd expect from similar shops and their spices aren't that different so worth a visit if keen on this type of chicken.

Whenever I travel, I always look for breweries, hot chicken, and playgrounds in the area(for my kids). I do love me some hot chicken, having done the Hot Ones challenge a few dozen times! I’ve learned to begin with the second hottest level of spice rather than be surprised with a. Sandwich that is hot but has no flavor. I was pleasantly surprised as their second level of hot had a very good flavor. I enjoyed the sandwich and fries as well. Service was friendly and reasonably fast, despite them being fairly busy. The restroom was clean and their prices pretty much match the market. Probably the best value on the menu is their #4, which is two sandwiches and fries, which is $18 or so. Not bad for a couple. It doesn’t include a drink, but a single sandwich meal is around $14. My only complaint is that a few places give you two chicken tenders per sandwich, or a large chicken breast. This was a single tender that didn’t completely ‘fill’ the bun. But otherwise very enjoyable. The biggest question when eating spicy food is how were things the next day. While I knew exactly what was taking leave of me, it wasn’t the incredibly uncomfortable exit a lot of hot chicken lovers tend to experience. 😬 Also, while they offer high chairs, their fries are seasoned, and while not necessarily hot, your kids may not eat them.

Chikin Drip did not disappoint! Tried the Combo #3 and the Loaded Fries—10/10 for taste. Great atmosphere too. I’ll definitely be back for more!

Decent chicken spot If you want to try hot chicken for the first time I would definitely recommend this over daves. Chicken is soft and juicy good seasoning. Go for the medium and you can still enjoy the flavor. Unless you like it spicy Fries are good and seasoned decent servings. Secret sauce is on the milky side. Not spicy at all but good flavoring for the young ones. Overall 10/10... prices are fair with the serving size.... drinks are extra 3$ so expect 20$ a person minimum

The chicken quality was amazing, and the location was well-maintained. It used to be a food truck, but now they have a proper, spacious location where you can sit and eat. The fries are delicious and crispy, adding a delightful crunch. Also, the menu is expanded with the new location.

Good chicken takeaway place. We ordered chicken with spice level as hot but we didn't feel it that way. I believe they accidentally gave us medium instead because there was no hint of spiciness in our tenders. Apart from that, their tenders and fries were good, soft. Kinda felt expensive for the quantity they give but not a deal breaker though. Update: I tried their new dine in place, very spacious and the taste didn't disappoint. Pretty spicy and delicious sauce.

KDG

Whenever I travel, I always look for breweries, hot chicken, and playgrounds in the area(for my kids). I do love me some hot chicken, having done the Hot Ones challenge a few dozen times! I’ve learned to begin with the second hottest level of spice rather than be surprised with a. Sandwich that is hot but has no flavor. I was pleasantly surprised as their second level of hot had a very good flavor. I enjoyed the sandwich and fries as well. Service was friendly and reasonably fast, despite them being fairly busy. The restroom was clean and their prices pretty much match the market. Probably the best value on the menu is their #4, which is two sandwiches and fries, which is $18 or so. Not bad for a couple. It doesn’t include a drink, but a single sandwich meal is around $14. My only complaint is that a few places give you two chicken tenders per sandwich, or a large chicken breast. This was a single tender that didn’t completely ‘fill’ the bun. But otherwise very enjoyable. The biggest question when eating spicy food is how were things the next day. While I knew exactly what was taking leave of me, it wasn’t the incredibly uncomfortable exit a lot of hot chicken lovers tend to experience. 😬 Also, while they offer high chairs, their fries are seasoned, and while not necessarily hot, your kids may not eat them.

Gary Toms

Decent chicken spot If you want to try hot chicken for the first time I would definitely recommend this over daves. Chicken is soft and juicy good seasoning. Go for the medium and you can still enjoy the flavor. Unless you like it spicy Fries are good and seasoned decent servings. Secret sauce is on the milky side. Not spicy at all but good flavoring for the young ones. Overall 10/10... prices are fair with the serving size.... drinks are extra 3$ so expect 20$ a person minimum

Jerrell Stewart

The food was okay. It was prepared well and hot…but it lacked flavor. The service was adequate and the food was ready in a decent time. If you are going to be a chicken place…the flavor is crucial! Or perhaps it was the batch I had….

We had seen a lot of videos about Chikin Drip and were excited to finally try it out! We ordered the combo with a sandwich, fries, and mac and cheese loaded fries. The mac and cheese wasn’t really for me , it was a bit too soft, too runny, and had a strange smell, so I ended up getting a sandwich instead. The chicken sandwich, though, was good, juicy, flavorful, and the perfect level of spice (we got medium). The fries were crispy and tasty, but the seasonings sprinkled on top didn’t add much flavor despite looking great. Customer service was friendly and helpful. The only downside was that the restaurant had a bit of an odd smell inside, almost like a leak or bathroom issue. Overall, if you’re looking for a halal chicken spot, I’d recommend going for their sandwiche, that’s definitely their strength!

Clever idea that works. The chicken is good and the menu is basic. You have 4-5 choices of spice level, I chose mild and it wasn’t spicy it was a good level to be at. Two slider combo meal was good for two people. The sandwiches are a nice size but to each their own. If you’re ever at a quakes game or even just want a good basic chicken sandwich pull up on chicken drip.

Meena Yuqob

We had seen a lot of videos about Chikin Drip and were excited to finally try it out! We ordered the combo with a sandwich, fries, and mac and cheese loaded fries. The mac and cheese wasn’t really for me , it was a bit too soft, too runny, and had a strange smell, so I ended up getting a sandwich instead. The chicken sandwich, though, was good, juicy, flavorful, and the perfect level of spice (we got medium). The fries were crispy and tasty, but the seasonings sprinkled on top didn’t add much flavor despite looking great. Customer service was friendly and helpful. The only downside was that the restaurant had a bit of an odd smell inside, almost like a leak or bathroom issue. Overall, if you’re looking for a halal chicken spot, I’d recommend going for their sandwiche, that’s definitely their strength!

HennyThing Goes

The fries were amazing, crunchy and flavorful. The mac & cheese was disgusting. Mushy with no flavor. The sandwich and chicken was pretty good. They forgot to put the sauce in my bag and it took a little bit for the food to come out overall a decent experience definitely not in my top 10 though.

Keena Middleton

Clever idea that works. The chicken is good and the menu is basic. You have 4-5 choices of spice level, I chose mild and it wasn’t spicy it was a good level to be at. Two slider combo meal was good for two people. The sandwiches are a nice size but to each their own. If you’re ever at a quakes game or even just want a good basic chicken sandwich pull up on chicken drip.

I used to go to Chikn Drips food truck religiously. Their #2 was easily one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had in my life. When they opened their restaurant, I went a few times and it was still just as solid. But today I DoorDashed my usual after a long time away, and I’m honestly so disappointed. The chicken was insanely oily with a strange, off-putting taste, like the oil hadn’t been cleaned in forever. On top of that, they sent me a sad half basket of fries and a half-filled ramekin of sauce. It felt cheap and careless. Their quality and pride in the food clearly went downhill, which sucks because they used to be bomb. Probably won’t be coming back.

Emina Hamzic

I used to go to Chikn Drips food truck religiously. Their #2 was easily one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had in my life. When they opened their restaurant, I went a few times and it was still just as solid. But today I DoorDashed my usual after a long time away, and I’m honestly so disappointed. The chicken was insanely oily with a strange, off-putting taste, like the oil hadn’t been cleaned in forever. On top of that, they sent me a sad half basket of fries and a half-filled ramekin of sauce. It felt cheap and careless. Their quality and pride in the food clearly went downhill, which sucks because they used to be bomb. Probably won’t be coming back.

Bhakti Thakurdesai

Substantially reduced quality since they were a truck. Chicken was very dry. No coleslaw or pickles added on the sandwich inspite of high costs and tip added. Coleslaw added on loaded fries is just dry cabbage with no sign of mayonnaise/ vinegar/ salt ever added. Terribly disappointed, they served much better food when they were a truck.

Spoiler alert: Service? Cool. Not life-changing, not tragic. Just… solid NPC energy. Atmosphere? Dope. Clean mural. Casual link-up vibes. Definitely a “pull up with friends” type spot. Now here’s where the plot thickens… I ordered mild tenders. My girl ordered X-hot. Yin and Yang. Balance. Harmony. Peace in the universe. She's my soulmate. I’m not a spice warrior, I like flavor with a gentle handshake, but not a street fight. However, I support her in her life choices. My first tender? PERFECT. Mild. Flavorful. Just enough kick to remind me I’m alive. My Second tender? I don’t know who hurt the kitchen staff that day. But that tender was NOT mild. My eyes started leaking immediately. My soul left my body. I saw childhood memories flash. There is absolutely NO way that tender was mild. Somebody in that kitchen royally screwed up and chose violence. I went from enjoying my meal, to becoming a victim. After that… all trust was broken. Now don’t get me wrong, the food is good. But I’m not trying to play Russian Roulette with poultry. I need consistency in my life. I need stability. I need emotional security after spending $17.99 for two tenders and some fries. Would I go back? Absolutely, not. At least until they perfect getting my order right.