I think I've finally found a fried chicken sanctuary in San Diego. That sanctuary is called "The Crack Shack".
The day I visited this place, my friend Hy and I had to bring our Japanese friend Taka to the airport and say our farewells to him. I was dejected to have to see him leave, but luckily fried chicken turned out to be the saving grace of the day. Taka wanted to eat somewhere before he left for his home country, so we settled on The Crack Shack. Located in Downtown San Diego's Little Italy, this place seemed to be in the perfect location to attract the locals. The outdoor venue permeated with a fresh and inviting atmosphere. This place is as casual as places can be. There are two things unique things to note about the establishment. One is the Beatles mural in the back of the eatery. The heads of the Beatles were replaced with chicken heads in an amusing fashion. Another thing to note is the presence of a bocce ball court inside the restaurant. Just this screams to me how fun and cool this place is. Also, a bar in the back in greatly appreciated for those who want a nice and refreshing drink after work. The Crack Shack definitely seems like a great spot to hang out and eat.
After surveying the excellent environment, my friends and I finally started to order our food. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich called the "Coop Deville". Pretty fancy name, I thought. Why not give it a try? Taka ordered "The Royale" sandwich and chicken lollipops, while Hy ordered five pieces of fried chicken. Unfortunately, I only took a picture of the Coop Deville. After ordering, we seated ourselves near the bocce ball court and waited for our food to arrive.
The Coop Deville sandwich I ordered consisted of a fried chicken breast, nappa cabbage slaw with slices of chili peppers, and lime mayo all on a brioche bun. I'll tell you this now: this is probably the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had so far in my life. After a delightful crunch from the thin and crispy exterior comes the perfectly moist and succulent interior. You could visually see how moist the chicken was from the clear juices that were seeping out of its pores. It was as if Jesus Christ himself came down from the heavens and bestowed upon me this gift that is a fried chicken sandwich. The nappa cabbage slaw and lime mayo contributed added some much appreciated acidity to sandwich. The overall combination of ingredients used in the Coop Deville produced a maelstrom of flavor I hadn't experienced from a chicken sandwich before. The herby chimichurri sauce and spicy hot sauce served only to enhance the tasteful experience. This single sandwich has got me yearning for even more from this place in the future.
As for what my friends ordered, Taka commented that The Royale sandwich was probably the best sandwich he has ever had. The Royale consisted of a chicken sausage, sunny side-up eggs, and cheddar cheese on an English muffin. The chicken lollipops he ordered were also great as they were well-seasoned with togarashi to give them a spicy kick. Hy felt that the fried chicken he ordered was well worth the $15 he spent on them.
Overall, I wasn't expecting too much from a place specializing in chicken. However, The Crack Shack has successfully won me over, and with flying colors. I had never been through such a scrumptious chicken experience quite like this. Next time I visit this eatery, I will bring even more friends to spread the love for chicken and The Crack Shack.
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