Sampling Los Angeles’ Spiciest Fried Chicken at Howlin’ Ray's - Dining on a Dime

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  • This week on Dining on a Dime: Los Angeles, host Lucas Peterson visits Howlin’ Ray's, a Nashville hot chicken restaurant nestled in a strip mall in LA’s Chinatown, to try some of the spiciest fried chicken around (warning: meat sweats ensue).
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  • @karloxgc45
    @karloxgc45 Před 8 lety +494

    "It's like contracting a horrible STD... Not that I know what it's like."
    of course, we believe you, Lucas.

    • @CommissionerGraham
      @CommissionerGraham Před 5 lety +1

      @@johnmartle7263 Lmao. I don't think that the secret is chicken. I think they like the sausage a little bit more!

    • @paulstevens6043
      @paulstevens6043 Před rokem

      It's a lesbian you know. That is the neck/sternum of a woman, the arm on the window shows female elbow and arm fat, those are female lips and teeth. Last but not least: it's the spirit of a lesbian. She/they does not think or emote or say things a man would say....at all. It sounds like Rachel Maddow or the youngish teacher at a private high school. It's the spirit of a lesbian. Most people hear 'trans' and think of little boys...they are almost all lesbians.

  • @cerebrumexcrement
    @cerebrumexcrement Před 7 lety +98

    Lucas: Are you trying to kill your customers?
    Johnny: Yeah.
    😂🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

  • @madisonjade6
    @madisonjade6 Před 8 lety +29

    I discovered Lucas two days ago and now I've watched all his videos and don't know what to do :( I love this series!

    • @eater
      @eater  Před 8 lety +12

      Tune in every Tuesday for more episodes of Dining on a Dime w/ Lucas. Thanks for watching!

    • @v1d300
      @v1d300 Před 8 lety +2

      Ikr. This is one of the best series on this channel imo.

  • @totz808
    @totz808 Před 7 lety +17

    Drove 40 minutes in LA traffic to have this chicken today thanks to this episode. Had to wait an additional 2 hours in line and cooking time. It was completely fantastic, the second best fried chicken I have had in the LA area, but I don't think I'd do 2 hours for it again. I will come back when the lines get down to a more reasonable length. We did chicken and waffles, fries, and the market special which was peas and bacon today. It was all so delicious.

    • @Cody-tk9nw
      @Cody-tk9nw Před 5 lety +3

      What's your first best in LA? I know this is 2 years late lol

    • @mccandokao
      @mccandokao Před 4 lety +1

      @@Cody-tk9nw Interested in this as well. lol.
      Also, I recently went to Howlin Rays and although the line was long, it was much quicker and overall way better than 3 years ago when I first started going.

    • @HoyaSaxaSD
      @HoyaSaxaSD Před 3 lety +1

      McCando Kao I went for first time in August 2019. Wait time was over 2 hours. It’s a manufactured scarcity, as they’ve kept it in an absolutely tiny place with one register. I assume the lines keep a buzz alive with feelings of being in on something trendy yet exclusive, but they could expand a bit and serve hundreds more each day. I’d like some grad student at USC business school to write a paper on whether Johnny Zone is the best business man and marketer in LA or is in fact turning away thousands of dollars every day because of the wait

  • @rezakisman
    @rezakisman Před 8 lety +38

    this is the best series frome Eater

  • @solidkingcobra
    @solidkingcobra Před 8 lety +51

    Lucas volunteered for the PeaceCorps? it just confirms how awesome he truly is.

  • @bugmcklusky8251
    @bugmcklusky8251 Před 7 lety +36

    Lucas easily the best presenter on Eater

  • @jeffward1106
    @jeffward1106 Před 8 lety +6

    I appreciate your willing attitude. Even though you knew Howlin would roach you, you sampled it to complete the video. Great job Lucas!

  • @xx9aznfaith9xx
    @xx9aznfaith9xx Před 4 lety +1

    the little old asian gramps walking by 5:36-5:40 is the cutest omg

  • @ZeeshanMuhammadX
    @ZeeshanMuhammadX Před 7 lety +20

    Always a good sign when there's a long queue outside the eatery :) You can tell those customers are repeat customers and want that damn spicy chicken!

    • @bossking7720
      @bossking7720 Před 6 lety +2

      Zeeshan Muhammad love seeing MF DOOM profile pics

  • @AZNGoSu
    @AZNGoSu Před 7 lety +154

    Lucas you have the coolest personality I just want you to commentate on my life and read me bedtime stories to sleep

    • @nicksmith3746
      @nicksmith3746 Před 7 lety +1

      AznGosu Lucas puts me to sleep too.

    • @darlynalvarez2950
      @darlynalvarez2950 Před 6 lety

      I would like a bed time story too 😂

    • @GolfTube
      @GolfTube Před 6 lety +2

      Lucas Peterson anyone ever tell you that you look like an Asian Colin Hanks?

  • @TdyBear
    @TdyBear Před 8 lety +142

    I had a dream that I met Lucas in a national park and I was like "Hey, you're that guy from the internet!" and he was all "Sorry, I'm not in the mood today." He looked sad. I hope he's doing better now.

  • @johnniepaul685
    @johnniepaul685 Před 7 lety +73

    I'm sold brother, on my way now!

  • @josephyang4997
    @josephyang4997 Před 7 lety +39

    "It's like you contracted a horrible, horrible STD...not that I know what that's like," Lucas Peterson - July 12, 2016.

  • @crusaderqk
    @crusaderqk Před 7 lety +1

    Lucas face when he took that bite tho...hahaha.. Priceless!

  • @mxmdi
    @mxmdi Před 7 lety +2

    This is awesome! I really enjoy your episodes, this is by far the best food show i came across yet. Big up from Germany.

  • @CommieBastard1
    @CommieBastard1 Před 7 lety +1

    Lucas, your videos are the greatest and you seem like the chillest guy to share a meal with. Keep on truckin!

  • @Richard-zp1uh
    @Richard-zp1uh Před 7 lety +5

    Yeah I like Lucas, no hipster bullshit, just eat really tasty food and talk about it in a meaningful way. Awesome!

  • @oTwOrDsNe
    @oTwOrDsNe Před 7 lety +5

    Seriously love how Lucas is so good at just connecting with new people!

  • @LisaQuan
    @LisaQuan Před 8 lety +2

    Thank you for putting yourself through the spice trials so I don't have to! Loved all of your reactions.

  • @marcuspryor7918
    @marcuspryor7918 Před 8 lety +1

    I love the way you made this video. I love a well edited video, very enjoyable to watch and kept my attention.

  • @koolerthanapolarbear
    @koolerthanapolarbear Před 7 lety +4

    Lucas has a scene in that new Westworld show! Congrats Lucas, you're a star!

  • @havelard
    @havelard Před 8 lety +1

    6:26 That guy is dabbing with a bread hahaha

  • @LilBitey
    @LilBitey Před 8 lety +4

    that sweat rolling down your face ha ha ha.
    Those two guys seemed pretty fun

  • @sbalchan
    @sbalchan Před 8 lety +28

    Awww love the grandma duck face pic. #grandmaonfleek#

  • @fireheadsam
    @fireheadsam Před 8 lety +9

    Love these videos! Surprised it does not get more views.

    • @fireheadsam
      @fireheadsam Před 8 lety +2

      +Lucas Peterson 👍 i make them watch it with me ahaha...

  • @papi139
    @papi139 Před 7 lety +2

    This had me dying! Your faces! Lol

  • @cel6942
    @cel6942 Před 7 lety

    i just started subscribing to your channel. so far? i'm loving it 😍😍😍😍 post moreeee 😁😁😁

  • @user-nz4le7ky3i
    @user-nz4le7ky3i Před 6 lety +1

    Lucas: Are you trying to kill your customers?
    Johnny: Yeah!
    LOL

  • @valleo27
    @valleo27 Před 8 lety +1

    Awesome Ep! Keep it up!

  • @brendon5553
    @brendon5553 Před 7 lety +1

    Love this channel!

  • @liamhopkins29
    @liamhopkins29 Před 7 lety +5

    We need lucas to go hangout with Sean Evans at Hot Ones! Would be such a cool episode

  • @Mnguyen92
    @Mnguyen92 Před 8 lety +141

    Lucas ive been watching you since the begining, you havent noticed me for a while senpai

    • @joonoho
      @joonoho Před 7 lety +5

      Lucas Peterson lol

  • @victoriarunnow2028
    @victoriarunnow2028 Před 7 lety +1

    I enjoyed watching Lucas' videos~

  • @MadhuryaKakati
    @MadhuryaKakati Před 7 lety +1

    Love these vids.

  • @albertomederos1569
    @albertomederos1569 Před 8 lety +1

    I love Lucas. Great video!

  • @sin7wu
    @sin7wu Před 8 lety +2

    Need more Lucas Peterson! I need to go to L.A and get me some of that chicken.

  • @darthfader8257
    @darthfader8257 Před 7 lety +13

    It's like radioactive fallout in my mouth- lmao

  • @rmarifil
    @rmarifil Před 8 lety +1

    I love this videos! And spicy food too!

  • @justaddmusclecom
    @justaddmusclecom Před 8 lety +2

    This episode was hilarious lol.

  • @user-nc6zx6nc3z
    @user-nc6zx6nc3z Před 7 lety

    these three need there own show

  • @bih1348
    @bih1348 Před 7 lety +1

    Landon was wiping his sweat with the bread 😂😂

  • @7.5Mviews
    @7.5Mviews Před 8 lety +67

    lol @ the old Asian dude 5:36

  • @Chris_the_Balance
    @Chris_the_Balance Před 7 lety

    I love this place! I work down the block at union station and I'm a regular! Best chicken ever, Amtrak loves you guys! Thanks Johnny and Amanda and all the great chefs! At howlin Rays, see you soon😃😃

  • @appleby
    @appleby Před 8 lety

    some real good sass from lucas on this one! killed it.

  • @darlynalvarez2950
    @darlynalvarez2950 Před 6 lety

    This episode was really funny
    😂👌🏼

  • @rilledulu
    @rilledulu Před 8 lety +1

    Wonderful!... you are my favourite foodie!

  • @sarah8579
    @sarah8579 Před 7 lety +5

    You have the best job ever Lucas!

  • @olanmcevoy8581
    @olanmcevoy8581 Před 7 lety +2

    I'm a simple man; I see a Lucas Peterson video, I press like.

  • @MindandQiR1
    @MindandQiR1 Před 8 lety

    Lucas's bromance with the vine guys!!!!

  • @007Decky
    @007Decky Před 8 lety

    0:59 sweet grandma and even sweeter grandson
    2:20 - 2:40 gotta love Lucas' advice (and his deviant smile) on chili and sensitive areas (peeing and STD)!
    2:59 - 3:06 why was the guy behind pull his trolley backward?!
    Keep up the good work and thanks for the advice!!!!

  • @isamanostijeras
    @isamanostijeras Před 7 lety

    I can't be more in love with this. It combines food that looks delicious and I know nothing about, a bit of history about it and I love Lucas comments, they make me feel like I'm tasting it :D.
    The dark side of it all is that I NEED to be eating when I watch this or I getsuper hungry XD.
    PS: I also love that Lucas is very nice to everybody, you have to love him!

  • @jasonreviews
    @jasonreviews Před 7 lety

    It's in the wing hop fung plaza memories as a baby. LOLs.

  • @nicholasthemen3998
    @nicholasthemen3998 Před 3 lety

    He so b lyingg at 2:38 😆😂😂

  • @teajaffa
    @teajaffa Před 8 lety

    top notch 10/10 would recommend this content to a friend

  • @namenotavailable_1275
    @namenotavailable_1275 Před 7 lety +13

    One time, I picked a habanero pepper and then touched my eye. Then I went to pee, and my hand still was hot and made another mistake. Then I washed my hands and face and the juice got into the washcloth I was washing my face with, and my noose, my cut I got earlier, and my eyes were burning, along with my privates.

  • @Sen0rAwesome
    @Sen0rAwesome Před 3 lety

    2:20 good talk lucas good talk lol

  • @Life-Row-Toll
    @Life-Row-Toll Před 7 lety

    I need to go there!

  • @JeSuisBacon
    @JeSuisBacon Před 8 lety +41

    Fuckin' Lucas Peterson is the man.

  • @_danbydan
    @_danbydan Před 7 lety

    Lucas. You are the best host on this entire channel. Keep up the great work!

  • @coconutplayz6550
    @coconutplayz6550 Před rokem

    Lucas: are you trying to kill your customers. Johnny: yes

  • @Prazzie
    @Prazzie Před 8 lety +1

    My mouth is watering now. I want to meet bachelor number 3! Gimme that howlin' chicken! Great video, thanks.

  • @reginarowe1455
    @reginarowe1455 Před 7 lety +1

    HA HA HA HA HA That was funny! great video!

  • @manegmutt5726
    @manegmutt5726 Před 7 lety +3

    Dude Lucas padding his sweaty ass forehead with the bread and eating it 6:17

  • @ImSoKhou
    @ImSoKhou Před 7 lety +2

    I must try this because I love love spicy food!!! Too bad I live so far :(

  • @davidferrer678
    @davidferrer678 Před 8 lety

    Lol those two guys made it funny. anyways great videos Lucas

  • @toukairin354
    @toukairin354 Před 8 lety

    is it a sin to laugh out loud watching Lucas sweating in pain? this is like my newest favorite EoaD episode ever!

  • @sammzz
    @sammzz Před 8 lety +2

    Great Ep eater

  • @detroit7543
    @detroit7543 Před 7 lety +1

    i love Lucas xD

  • @thecontinent9192
    @thecontinent9192 Před 7 lety +1

    Landon!!!! :D
    I totally gotta go here. Gus' is great but I need this Nashville hot chicken

  • @SuperJuiceman11
    @SuperJuiceman11 Před 8 lety +3

    cream and liquor helps the burn! Irish baileys! does great

  • @isamila
    @isamila Před 7 lety +2

    Lekker ! Pleseant to watch good food and Lucas

  • @xDMansL
    @xDMansL Před 7 lety

    "past few years" boy, this HAS BEEN the shit forever

  • @joe8178900
    @joe8178900 Před 7 lety

    old dude moonwalking at 3:00!!!! XD

  • @edwinevasquez
    @edwinevasquez Před 2 lety

    You mentioned my home town (El Salvador)!!

  • @MrSaiLikesPie
    @MrSaiLikesPie Před 7 lety +7

    More brothas please

  • @K4NSAS
    @K4NSAS Před 7 lety

    Man that looked yummy!

  • @yaboy62377
    @yaboy62377 Před 7 lety +2

    BRUHHHH HIS FACE WHEN HE BIT HIS SWEATY BREAS

  • @Magische84
    @Magische84 Před 3 lety

    Love this host

  • @shazukal
    @shazukal Před 7 lety

    I used to visit this building complex so often as a little boy with family because of the noodle shop there (Kim Chuy's, which is still there!) but haven't been there in years. Went back there this past week to try Howlin' Rays. We had to wait over an hour to even place our order. The sandwich is definitely the best thing on the menu. Greatest thing, however, is that the building no longer smells like old piss and homeless people. It's so much cleaner than it used to be. Got some take out from the noodle shop afterwards for dinner. Good stuff

  • @mayswildman
    @mayswildman Před 8 lety +1

    Lucas = life goalsss

  • @jojoleong1
    @jojoleong1 Před 8 lety +1

    Lucas is on fire! :)

  • @larea7662
    @larea7662 Před 7 lety +14

    Lucas was in the peace corps

    • @eater
      @eater  Před 7 lety +16

      Right!?

    • @larea7662
      @larea7662 Před 7 lety +10

      +Eater Lucas might be the coolest person ever

  • @londonjames5914
    @londonjames5914 Před 8 lety

    You need to hire me to do this in Atlanta!

  • @hangrybanana2809
    @hangrybanana2809 Před 7 lety

    I love your job

  • @Californiansurfer
    @Californiansurfer Před 5 lety

    Dude, I work in Jefferson Indiana which I sneak over the boarder to Kentucky and go to Lee's chicken.. Killer. .love it. I am from Downey Ca

  • @ingriddavis1201
    @ingriddavis1201 Před 8 lety +1

    Lucas, wish I was there to pass you a fresh towel or glass of milk! Keep up the great work 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @neondynamite6267
    @neondynamite6267 Před 4 lety

    6:18 Mans on the left is really swabbing his forehead sweat with the bread, and then at 6:33 you know he still ATE IT LOL

  • @leithdaboss6640
    @leithdaboss6640 Před 7 lety +19

    The white bread is to calm down the spiciness

  • @constablemoist71
    @constablemoist71 Před 8 lety +1

    Yay Lucas!

  • @ellenarchambault8526
    @ellenarchambault8526 Před 6 lety

    You are one brave cat Mr. Lucus.. really enjoy your vlogs. I miss being able to stupidly sample food that burns from the moment you let it on deck.

  • @beautywithevelyngee
    @beautywithevelyngee Před 4 lety +1

    The Fact That You Lived In El Salvador 💙🙌🏻

  • @xzack69ersx3
    @xzack69ersx3 Před 7 lety +11

    You Guys Should Use some Gloves to eat. Like Nene chicken It uses Glove Because there's Spicy chicken as well.

    • @eater
      @eater  Před 7 lety +4

      Oh man! That would have been so handy! Thanks for the suggestion, and thanks for watching!

  • @gtahoer
    @gtahoer Před 7 lety

    i never had fresh chicken from a farm only supermarket chickin the thick pieces are almost rubbery ..is it the same for fresh chicken ?? sorry for the bad english

  • @iceweaseltv
    @iceweaseltv Před 8 lety

    Think I am going to go here this weekend. Lucas what spicy level was the middle one?

  • @trichotillomaniac1959
    @trichotillomaniac1959 Před 2 lety

    6:29
    Actually, you're turning orange 😂

  • @MaryamaFarah
    @MaryamaFarah Před 8 lety

    this had my most covetous Heatseeker growling

  • @MultiAblee
    @MultiAblee Před 7 lety

    Lucas :"Are you trying to kill your customers?" Owner Johnny:" Yeah." fucking savage.

  • @nickmaster2854
    @nickmaster2854 Před 6 lety

    Damn I didn't get to try this place out. I love spicy food too especially fried chikin.

  • @henryc1000
    @henryc1000 Před 7 lety +2

    When they got into the hot hot stuff, I actually started to sweat!!!