Los Angeles · Chinatown

Howlin' Ray's

#18 in Los AngelesSouthern$$

Awards

4.8

What People Are Saying

“Always a pleasure coming here!! The staff is friendly and very quick with what they do. My go-to items are the chicken tenders and waffles, the sando with a side of fries, and the Mario Fries. This location is 100% better than the Chinatown one in te...”

New Buzz

Review: In Los Angeles, Howlin’ Ray’s Still Draws Long Lines and Tears

Eater Los Angeles · 2 months ago

Howlin' Ray's | Restaurants in Chinatown, Los Angeles

Time Out · 7 months ago

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HRL Ranking

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Johnny Ray Zone

Head Chef

Johnny Ray Zone is a Los Angeles-based chef who co-founded Howlin' Ray's in 2015 alongside his wife Amanda Chapman. The restaurant specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken and has grown to three locations across Chinatown LA, Pasadena, and Las Vegas.

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Hot Chicken

Signature Dish

Howlin' Ray's signature Nashville-style hot chicken is the cornerstone of the menu, drawing famously long lines and known for its fiery heat levels and bold flavor.

Walk-in only. No reservations.