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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Anthony D.
11/12/2025

My gf and I unexpectedly visited Pikunico for the first time and were impressed! We weren't familiar with the menu because we planned to go to Pane Bianco, but they close earlier than we...

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Nini N.
10/19/2025

I've tried to visit this place on a couple different occasions (they shut down the kitchen 30 minutes before closing time) and was finally able to make it in today. I ordered the mix, which comes...

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Charlie L.
11/17/2025

We LOVE this place! We come every time we go to the Row DTLA. The chicken is AMAZING it's a light fry but still has a nice crunch. Does not feel super oily, feels very clean. The fries are also...

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Jessie Z.
9/26/2025

Soo empty, fast service. You kinda get the place to yourself. Okay portion for the size. The sauce is a bit runny, lemon aioli is really lemony. The tenders were lighter than I expected and small...

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