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Pikunico
8.0
Fast-casual Japanese fried chicken in The ROW with fingerling fries that are lightly crisped and designed for dipping. The fry game is simple but dialed-in, pairing clean potato flavor with the restaurant’s punchy sauces and karaage baskets.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fingerling potato fries, Mix basket of fried chicken with fries, Golden chicken sandwich
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 7.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Japanese-style fried chicken with standout fingerling fries.
Who should go: Casual lunch seekers and fried chicken loyalists.
When to visit: Weekday lunch or early dinner.
What to order: Fingerling fries, mix chicken basket, golden chicken sandwich.
Insider tip: Order extra sauce—the fries are built for dipping.
Pikunico
7.8
A Japanese comfort-food counter best known for crisp karaage and a seriously satisfying chicken sandwich on soft buns. It’s straightforward and fast, with flavors that skew savory and gently sweet. Ideal when you want a hot, crunchy sandwich without the fuss.
Must-Try Dishes:
Golden chicken sandwich, Karaage chicken mix basket, Ginger rice bowl
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.7
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 7
What makes it special: Karaage-style fried chicken turns into a top-tier sandwich.
Who should go: Fried chicken fans and quick-lunch shoppers.
When to visit: Mid-afternoon for the easiest ordering.
What to order: Chicken sandwich, karaage basket, fries.
Insider tip: Grab extra sauce—adds a lot to the sandwich.
Pikunico
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
A fast-casual Japanese fried-chicken shop inside Row DTLA that keeps things tight and craveable. Karaage is shatter-crisp, bowls are balanced, and the vibe is easygoing picnic-style. Ideal for quick lunches that still feel special.
Must-Try Dishes:
Karaage mix basket, Golden chicken sandwich, Chicken & ginger rice bowl
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: Karaage-focused comfort food with Japanese technique.
Who should go: Lunch crews and anyone wanting fast, filling bites.
When to visit: Weekday lunch for peak freshness.
What to order: Karaage basket, chicken sandwich, ginger bowl.
Insider tip: Grab onigiri as a side—it’s a sleeper hit.