Louisiana Fried Chicken

This Los Angeles-based franchise may not have the same nationwide recognition as Popeyes or KFC, but what it does have is astonishingly delicious fast food fried chicken. While I’ve found that quality can vary across locations, I found the subtly fiery flavor of the famous red pepper spice blend and the overall affordability common to all LFC locations. Plus, due to Louisiana’s fairly flexible franchise model and majority-Cambodian ownership, you can often pick up a side of chow mein and other Chinese takeout classics at the same time. For the very best LFC experience, however, I recommend heading to the Obama Boulevard or Manchester Avenue locations, where piping hot, freshly fried chicken is the norm.