Pikunico

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767 S Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90021

Pikunico is a neighborhood-friendly fast casual Japanese fried chicken concept in Los Angeles, CA, offering a menu that combines Californian ingredients with authentic Japanese flair. Led by Chef Kuniko Yagi, known for her fine dining background and appearances on Bravo's Top Chef, Pikunico serves baskets of fried kara-age chicken, sandwiches, salads, restorative chicken soup, and a curated selection of local craft beer, wine, coffee, and tea.

With a philosophy rooted in sustainability, locality, and minimal waste, Pikunico aims to be the go-to spot for locals, providing fresh cuisine that invokes the carefree feeling of going on a picnic. Chef Kuniko, when not at the stove, enjoys surfing, knitting, and walking her German Shepherd in Venice Beach.

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Nasiha A.
8/15/2025

Hidden gem located at the Row DTLA I stopped by here after shopping for some stuff. There is a lot of seating, and the staff was kind and friendly. The decor is so cute, lots of sunlight from the...

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Sean C.
5/13/2025

Overall service was phenomenal and very accommodating to allergies and dietary restrictions. Definitely recommend golden chicken sandwich.

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Ashley S.
4/24/2025

The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and I really liked the addition of alfalfa sprouts and these sour pickles. It gave the sandwich a nice twist!! The location is also...

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Steven W.
8/22/2025

Located in Row DTLA but on the other side is Pikunico, a really cute, quaint and charming small restaurant with hearty service and an easy menu which I appreciate. The fried chicken was battered...

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Rowen H.
8/14/2025

Finally got to try this place after seeing it on buzzfeed and it was worth the try! As they said in the video, the bread was soft and squishy, the sprouts were great, and the chicken was juicy. It...

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