Undercook chicken. Unfortunately my pregnant wife discovered this on her bite and is hoping she doesn't get sick now after eating the prior portion. Disappointed a bit.
This has been one of are favorite places to go and is a regular in our line up of places to go when we eat out. However, after this visit, Holdaak might fall from my favs.First, prices have increased here. I expect that given inflation and the price of chicken. But this goes a bit further.They’ve revamped their menu. Previously, you could get either 3pc or 5pc chicken strips for the same price as you can now for the current 2pc chicken strip meal.Mind you, the strips are bigger, but I’m skeptical that the 2 bigger pieces are equal to what they were before.Second, one of the reasons we loved this place was because of their fries. It seems these have changed too. Now they’re crinkle cut and just don’t taste like they used to. They’ve cut back on the portion size and the taste just doesn’t hit the same. Big loss there.Third, the chicken wings. This was the final blow. Before their menu switch a few months back, chicken wings weren’t as breaded. The current wings are bigger, but it seemed like most of that was breading, so I doubt if they’re actually any bigger…just looks like more.Next, I don’t remember being charged in the past for doing half and half for the seasonings. Now they charge. AND the original flavor just tastes like fried chicken…nothing special to it anymore. We also got the caramel soy, and that was a let down with it over the breading. It just didn’t give me the usual good mouth-gasms I used to get here.For the sake of helping others, especially families, I recommend just getting the family pack for $38.95, but this doesn’t come with fries.I used to get x2 5pc chicken tenders (comes with toast and fries) + 10pc wings for about $50-$60 +/- for my family of 3 plus my mom, and we’d always have leftovers. I suppose those days are goneI used to think this place was better than Clyde’s but after this visit, I say there equal.I get times are hard and prices change, but please go back to the vendor you got your old fries from…and even chicken. What you’re offering is more expensive for less quality. Personally, I’d rather pay more for what you used to offer.
This place was great. Out of nowhere it did a complete 180. The spicy sandwich is not the same (they removed the original Korean radish slaw and now it has a basic coleslaw) the fries were fine, but way too much seasoning. I will unfortunately not be returning. It’s a bummer because this was my favorite spot for a chicken sandwich.
This place has THE BEST spicey chicken sandwich I have EVER had. You need to give this place a try. Mostly indoor seating. Friendly staff. Great food. This is my new favorite fast-sit-down place in Orange
I am blown away. I have low expectations for all new chicken places that I try. I have never eaten anything so flavorful. The chicken was juicy and the breading was hot and crispy. The slaw and sauce balanced out the heat perfectly. I practically inhaled the sandwich. Bravo.
Good hot fresh food. Although if you cannot handle spicy stick with regular or sweet and spicy not too bad. Would visit again.
Used to be one of the best still pretty good just too many competition price is Fair
I stumbled upon Holdaak by accident and let me say I am more than grateful for it. I had no idea what to expect as I walked in. Then, the smell of the sauce hit me and I knew from that moment that I was in the right place at the right time. Their caramel sauce is the go to however, I do not see you going wrong with anything you choose to eat off their menu.
The fried chicken sandwich was pretty good.
Great service and clean spot.The spicy level is quite mild if you eat spicy food.The spicy chicken sandwich was great with the slaw.The wings were mixed. I wouldn't get the original, they don't have any sauce or spice. The spicy were good. The caramel soy was pretty tasty as well.