Chicken King Express — Restaurant in Monrovia

If you're not eating at Chicken King Express, you're missing out. When I lived five minutes away, I ate here religiously twice a week.

Now I’m 10 miles out, and every time I stop in or order takeout, I end up kicking myself for not coming more often. The rotisserie chicken is that good.

It’s a beautiful father-and-son operation holding it down in Monrovia. Always consistent. Always delicious. I’ve probably eaten here over 300 times. That’s not a flex, that’s just facts.

Last time I came through, I grabbed a half chicken on my way to announce races at @glenhelenracwway for the @swapmotoraceseries.

I'm up in the tower calling motos and eating like royalty ... shredded thigh meat on warm pita, drenched in that legendary garlic sauce (the kind made with real ingredients, not junk), hit it with some @obrothers habanero, a fat pinch of @celticseasalt, and a drizzle of aged balsamic. Every bite had me feeling like I was the one on the podium.

Get the rotisserie chicken. Whole or half. They come with warm pita bread and garlic sauce.

The thighs are my go-to, but you can’t go wrong with the full bird. Add rice. You'll be glad you did. Get the dolmas. Don’t skip the pickled veggies ... they’re not a garnish, they’re acid ... The key to balancing every meal. Garlic sauce should be ordered by the cup.

Plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor seating, and you're just a few blocks from Old Town Monrovia to walk off the feast.

Tell Shant and his dad Bryan from @dangersnacks sent you. And then come back next week. You’ll...

Still going strong as one of our fave local spots for Mediterranean food in the SGV! Been coming here for years and have loved everything we’ve ever tried - you can’t go wrong.

Lately we’ve been hooked on their chicken kebab wraps - the pita is thick and soft, the chicken cooked to perfection and so savory along with the garlic sauce, and it comes with rice and hummus.

We also like their 1/4 chicken plates and beef kabobs. Their garlic sauce is the best in the area imo - so smooth and not overpowering like a lot of other places.

Prices are decent and service is efficient and quick on the to-go orders too. They have lunch specials as well.

Plenty of parking and lots of seating indoors and on their patio. A great fast-casual spot for quick local...

Very nice people behind the counter and great service. The chicken is excellent. Its one notch below Zankou Chicken but since Zankou is killer that's still very much a compliment. They use very large birds so you get a lot of food but the price is still quite high. It doesn't make sense, a half bird is just over $9 and a quarter is just under $8. I guess I have been not too smart to order the 1/4 white plate. (Too much for me to finish) But hey, all good food and the owners are super nice. Addendum: The last few times I've eaten here the chickens have been dry. Once in awhile I'd understand but not always. When the bird is done take if off the spit....