Honey’s Kettle Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken Breast and a Biscuit
Blueberry Pancake
Mini Pecan Pie for One
Having relocated from Compton to Culver City and thus labeled a “sellout” from those prone to such accusations I’ll personally withhold judgment in that regard when saying it was a fortuitous move for myself as the restaurant had always intrigued me…just not quite enough to make the drive to Southeast LA for something I’d treat as a between meal snack. Largely unfamiliar with the surrounding area but happy to allocate free parking in the attached garage it was just after 1:30pm when I entered Honey’s Glazed and with a large crowd encompassing all ages and races it was more than a fifteen minute wait before I could even make my way to the counter and greeted with perfunctory service $9 was traded for another fifteen minute wait as I scouted for a table, eventually taking a communal spot with a family until my name was called. Prepared to order, and obviously highly subjective, my meal began with a fried breast of chicken and with large size, rich flavor, and plenty of moisture beneath the double fried crunch I only wish the batter itself had been better seasoned, though the lack of grease was welcomed as compared to many places employing such a thick coat and a touch of hot sauce plus maple syrup worked wonders – even if it did leave me craving a waffle, something Honey’s Kettle eschews for lifeless renditions of both pancakes and biscuits – the later no better than those from Pillsbury, and actually less nuanced or layered. Mostly impressed by the proteins but less by the carbohydrates it was with a freshly made pecan pie, hot from the oven, that my meal concluded and taking into account the bargain basement $2.75 tab I’d highly recommend those who are fans make it a point to stop by 9537 Culver Blvd for a taste – a crisp crust with flaky crumb, smoky toasted pecans, and subtly salted filling melding to form one of the best takes on the Southern classic that I’ve enjoyed to date.
