If you need to know whether Howlin' Ray's still maintains its hold over Los Angeles, visit during peak lunch hours. Since opening in 2016 as a food truck, graduating to a Chinatown home in Far East Plaza, and growing with an expansive sit-down Pasadena outpost in 2022, a lengthy line has become the Howlin' Ray's hallmark thanks to Nashville-born hot chicken served with such consistency that the originators of the recipe, the Prince family, even gave their blessing.
The new Ventura restaurant will offer hot chicken enthusiasts a taste of what has made the brand so popular nationwide. The restaurant has also invested in the community, hosting school fundraisers and outreach programs around its new location. "Ventura is such a vibrant community, and we couldn't be more excited to bring Angry Chickz here," said David Mkhitaryan, CEO and founder of Angry Chickz, in a press release.
