Pollo Chapin — Restaurant in Detroit

Note from February 2022 visit. Best Fried Chicken in Metro Detroit, bet you didn't know for over a decade. Pollo Chapin; a little yellow house trimmed in green, serving up some of the best fried chicken in the D along with Guatemalan specialties. Diners are treated to a bowl of marvelous Chicken Noodle Soup outstanding unique Flavor. We ordered a 12 pc Chicken devored it all, we've been a dozen times since they opened. A real house you eat inside the dining room, owners live upstairs. A small Patio for outside dining when warm weather returns.Also had Mac n Cheese, Fries and the Award Winning Tamal. Guatemalan tamale (tamal), wrapped in a banana leaf the masa is made with broth and lard producing a moist, rich and fluffy outside to a tasty filling of chicken, vegetables and spices. A must try big enough to share. Look for the big Yello House on Junction just north of West Vernor, you can see Holy Reedemer. Also a diverse menu of food from the Homeland Guatemala for you on a Foodie venture put this on your list. #pollochapin #guatemala #chicken #tamal #chickenhouse #eatswdetroit #downriverfriendseat...

Five stars for the atmosphere. I love it being in an old house and nicely fixed up into a restaurant. Going back soon to try more side dishes. The chicken leg and thigh were just about perfect in every way. The brest was a little dry next to the other pieces. Perhaps from an earlier made batch that was kept warm? I don't know. There just seemed to be a difference. I don't remember ever having a better thigh and leg anywhere. Skin was perfectly crisp with nice batter perfectly fried. I had noodles, they were like a Cole slaw. Chilled. I didn't get to try the Mac and cheese as they ran out. The chicken noodle soup was good. I liked the pickled vegetables in the jar brought to the table. Probably not for everybody because they are spicy. I personally like them. I'm definitely going back, maybe once a week. I was the only one in there around 6pm on a Thursday. I believe some carryout orders came in. Sure glad I found this hidden local gem. I probably should have given it 5 stars but the dry chicken Brest bothered me. Other 2 pieces...

Pollo Chapin is a fantastic little lunch or dinner spot in Southwest Detroit. If you're expecting traditional Guatemalan food, there are a few staples like tamales on the menu, but the real star here is the fried chicken. The chicken was cooked fresh and was absolute crispy and delicious perfection. The side dishes range from french fries, to salads, to black beans, all of which are enjoyable. While I waited for my meal, the restaurant also provided a cup of flavorful chicken noodle soup, that puts the typical bland versions of the dish to complete shame.

Worth noting that the restaurant has it's own parking lot and the dining room, while small, had several four-top tables...