PELICANA CHICKEN - Rancho Cucamonga

There were six of us for lunch on a Saturday. The place was empty, which was a bad sign given how busy the neighboring restaurants were. The crispy chicken was excessively greasy, almost dripping with oil, and the flavor wasn't impressive. The chicken wings felt rubbery; typically, high-quality wings feature meat that pulls easily off the bone. The fish cake soup was just okay.

We came in really hungry and ended up waiting… and waiting… and waiting. Unfortunately, our server never let us know how long the wait would be, and we ended up sitting there for nearly two hours before our food arrived. That said — when the chicken finally came out, it was phenomenal. The flavor was absolutely out of this world — totally worth the hype. The music inside set a nice vibe, and overall, it was a good visit. Just a heads-up: be prepared to wait a long time. If you’re patient, the food will definitely reward you.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Pelicana Chicken in Rancho Cucamonga, and I must say, it was a delightful experience! This casual chicken wings chain has made quite a name for itself, especially with its Korean Fried Chicken and a fantastic selection of sides. Having visited twice now, I can confidently say that Pelicana Chicken has left a great impression on me. First off, the ambiance is charming! The decor is inviting, and if you're a K-pop fan, you're in for a treat. The music adds a fun vibe to the dining experience, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal while jamming to your favorite tunes. Now, let’s talk about the food. The menu is extensive, featuring a variety of sauces that cater to all taste buds - from the classic No Sauce to the bold Blazing Mayo. I had the chance to try the Peli Shaken Fries, Peli Cheese Ball, Corn Cheese, and the Crispy Fried Boneless Chicken. The fries and cheese ball were absolutely bursting with flavor, and I highly recommend the Crispy Fried Chicken for its incredible taste and aroma. It’s a must-try! However, I was a bit let down by the Corn Cheese, which lacked flavor and didn’t quite justify its price. As for the service, it was generally good. The staff was friendly and eager to help, especially when it came to choosing the right sauce for our meals. The wait time was reasonable, but I did notice that they seemed a bit short-handed during peak hours. On both visits, there were a few tables with leftover food, which the staff was trying their best to manage. It might be worth mentioning to management to ensure a consistently clean dining environment. Overall, Pelicana Chicken is a fantastic spot for anyone craving Korean Fried Chicken and a fun atmosphere. With a few tweaks in service during busy times, it could easily become a go-to favorite. I’ll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

Crispy but not burnt on the outside, with a flavourful juicy tender chicken inside. Be careful when ordering online at their Rancho location. Ordered online and after 20 mins didn't receive an additional confirmation they request to wait for with an ETA. We drive to the restaurant and they didn't have my order. The receptionist was very kind and apologized that she was new. Soon after the orders finally pushed through and I received my eta via email which was another 20+ minutes. I recommend plain fries over Peli.

Great Korean style fried chicken. Atmosphere was good. Plenty of parking. I thought that the prices were kinda high, but still it was delicious and I'll probably be back.

Our server was so great. We had asked if we could change the music and she did! The changing of the music did convince us to buy concert tickets..but otherwise food is so good, service was amazing. I recommend coming here 🙂

Ordered chicken wings to go and decided to eat inside the restaurant and only had one before I had to go to try it I get home to eat the rest and the first bite i took was not only disgusting but raw undercooked chicken, the next day I went to go for a refund and the cashier and manager said it's not their fault for it being the way it was that I should’ve came to them sooner quote," Chicken is normal sometimes it has some redness to it or pink coloring we double check everything before serving it... its not really our fault that you did not come sooner to us to show us because you did dine in and then left so its not our fault... we can only give you half refund" but this isnt regular red or pink coloring this is obvious raw chicken meat undercooked and not clearly double checked, the taste was awful and it is completely their fault for not actually checking the chicken was cooked properly would not recommend going here unprofessional customer service. Half a refund for chicken being undercooked is not an acceptable way to handle it raw chicken is no joke