About Our Family

Once upon a time, in a kitchen filled with love and laughter, there lived a family with a passion for flavor and thus, LA Hot Chicken was born. However, our story didn't begin with a restaurant. You see, my dad always had a thing for chicken sandwiches. He would try them everywhere we went, always searching for that perfect blend of crispy, juicy, and downright delicious. Little did he know, he was destined to create his own masterpiece. Now, my dad wasn't a professional chef or anything like that, he was just a regular guy with a passion for good food and a knack for creating mouthwatering sauces. For nearly two years, he poured his heart and soul into perfecting his hot sauce recipe. And let me tell you, it was no easy task.

Early in the morning, before the sun had even peeked over the horizon, Dad would have us all gathered around the kitchen table, bleary-eyed and eager to taste-test his latest creations. We would dip our fingers into the sauce, savoring the spicy kick and the burst of flavor. With each batch, Dad's confidence grew along with the flavor. Then, one day, inspiration struck. As he was frying up a batch of his famous hot chicken in our garage with a portable fryer, Dad had a revelation. Why not take his mouthwatering chicken and sandwich it between two slices of bread? It was a game changer, an enhancement that exceeded all expectations. Just like that, the LA Hot Chicken sandwich was born. With its crispy chicken, slathered in Dad's signature hot sauce with his crisp refreshing coleslaw nestled between pillowy soft buns, it was everything Dad had ever dreamed of and more. And the best part? He never saw it coming.

Every single day, we count our blessings, we are grateful for every person who has been a part of this wild ride. Without them, without you, we wouldn't be here today, serving up our delicious hot chicken to folks like you who appreciate a good meal. So there you have it, the story of LA Hot Chicken isn't just about a restaurant—it's about a family coming together to turn a simple idea into something truly extraordinary. And every time we bite into one of Dad's famous chicken sandwiches, we're reminded of just how far a little passion and a whole lot of love can take you.

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— The Kim family