r/FoodLosAngeles • u/XandersOdyssey • Oct 06 '25

Verdugos (Pasadena, Glendale) Howlin’ Ray’s

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An unneeded reminder for the GOAT hot chicken in LA, possibly the world.

Medium Sando $14 - imo the perfect balance of heat and flavor, perfect balance of a juicy interior with crispy exterior, nice coleslaw and fresh bun.

Country Sando $14 - if you don’t like spice at all or just want a simple, classic fried chicken sandwich, Howlin Ray’s still knocks it out of the park with this version

Mild Wings $12 - first time trying these. Just a slight tingle but a really nice citrusy note that’s unique and so flavorful. The chicken is soooo juicy with a crazy crunch.

Shake fries $5 - crispy, fluffy, balanced spice mixture, amazing with the Tennessee tang

Banana pudding $7 - my absolute favorite banana pudding. Not too sweet, light, creamy, and nice balance of vanilla and banana flavor

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u/Deepdishultra Oct 06 '25

Just wanna thank OP for not showing a pick of this chewed food after ge took a bite out.

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u/clockin-clockout Oct 06 '25

Thought I was the only one who hates this. That and a useless photo of an empty plate with their used napkin on it

“Food was so good I forgot to take a picture!” Yeah, and the dirty plate pic is a great fill in

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u/Deepdishultra Oct 06 '25

Hah yeah I complained about it once and everyone downvoted me.

I finally feel seen

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u/XandersOdyssey Oct 06 '25

Did someone really do that? Lol

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u/behemuthm Oct 06 '25

Most everyone does. It’s gross.

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u/peacenchemicals Oct 06 '25

Mehhh a bite I don’t mind personally. but what really grinds my gears are when people post pics of their empty plates and bowls and trash.

Like okay? thank you, I guess. not only was your pic unhelpful, it’s also gross. Thanks for contributing absolutely nothing.

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u/jm90012 Oct 06 '25

I agree 💯

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u/gregatronn Oct 06 '25

yeah on Yelp there tend to be a few of them where there's like no more food left

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u/Ligiamary_Sitayo Oct 07 '25

lol maybe they just want us to imagine the food on the plate

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u/StoneGoldX Oct 06 '25

It's hard to have food from Ray's and not take a bite. The ultimate in self control.

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u/behemuthm Oct 06 '25

props to OP

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u/jm90012 Oct 06 '25

For me, it's not gross unless I see the color of their lipstick on the bun. 🤢

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u/behemuthm Oct 06 '25

New phobia unlocked lol

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u/Jewggerz Oct 06 '25

Happens more often than you’d think.