Go Go Bird - Culver City

It's not often you see the chef slinging his own food after receiving critical acclaim, but at Citizens Public Market, chances are, you'll get your chicken handed to you by Brandon Kida himself.  

I don't know the man, but I feel like we're on a first-name-basis after biting into some wings. The meat is chicken that tastes the way chicken should taste when quality takes priority. The breading is spectacular, an even, ultra-crispy coat with real zing and a warm burn that lingers long and slow. I think the chili oil that holds the warmth and galvanizes the flavor of a signature spice mix so unique, I swear it's a piece of Brandon's soul. We've all had hot chicken, but this one has a balance of spicy, sweetness, and tang that's unlike any other. Try it with all the sauces, too. Every single one is a standout. 

If you can't take the heat, don't get out of the kitchen, just get the Cheddar Biscuits too. Fluffy, flaky squares with a hundred overlapping layers are drizzled with condensed milk and dusted with miso powder, a combination of sweet, salty, savory, and the slightest bit of sour that creates an entire experience. 

I have had so much fried chicken from so many places that I didn't think I could be surprised anymore. But gogo to Go Go Bird and you just might feel like you're seeing it for the first time.