Southside Station

I came across a reel on Instagram and today when we visited the Hall of Science I had to go to Southside Station. They have some of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had. The chicken was crispy, big and tasty, the slaw was perfectly tangy and and the sauce hit the spot. Perfectly balanced flavors in a big delicious sandwich. In addition, we tried the garlic noodles and the curly fries whichwere really good. Portions are good. I recommend this hidden gem. I'm definitely going back for the sandwich and will try the other items on the menu.

The hype is real. The chicken sandwich is like a fried chicken bhan mi with veggies. It's the crispiest sandwich with an extremely satisfying bite. Don't sleep on the Brussels, they're like pad Thai flavor brussel sprouts, so good. Sangria is also a banger. Hubby said it's the first time in a long time where everything was excellent. Satay tacos were packed with veggies and a delicious peanut sauce.
Just know when you come you'll wait for your food. I think we waited around 25 minutes, but in our opinion, it was well worth it. If you have kids, bring them a snack while you wait. Great price point for a nice spread of items that were enjoyable for adults and kiddos alike.
We will absolutely be back and will be telling our friends all about Southside Station!

One of the better fried chicken sandwiches I’ve tried. Juicy, good flavor, sizable portion. Just a tad bit soggy but that’s expected given I had a deliver order. Chicken could have used a bit more seasoning but still had solid flavor. Depending on your preference, you might want it more crispy, but I found it satisfying. Definitely will go back when I’m craving a fried chicken sandwich.

Thai fried chicken wings are also incredible. Best chicken spot around town.

My family of four were able to eat and have leftovers with three of their combos.
Pops got the massive fried chicken sandwich with curly fries combo and he gave his a 5/5 for portion size, temperature, and flavor!!
I got the huge five piece Thai wings with garlic noodles, the noodles got a 5/5 because they were the perfect blend of garlic and greatness, not too over powering with the garlic!! The wings were fried really well, crispy and crunchy, and the seasoning was on point but I wish they were a tad bit spicier so I gave them a 4/5!!
My twelve year old son, who's picky, got the two chicken sliders and fries combo which were also pretty big as he was only able to get through one. He said it was good and gave his meal a 5/5 for the taste & great fries!!
The gentleman that took our order and prepared our meals was very kind and condiderate which added to this great experience!! I definitely recommend trying this Berkeley gem!!

Hands down the BEST chicken sandwich in B-town. Crispy, juicy and full of wonderful Thai flavors and seasoning. The brioche bread is soft and complements the chicken very well. The chicken satay taco's are very unique and also very tasty. Stop reading and just go try it! You won't be disappointed.

Huge portions of great food! The chicken was hot and juicy, the noodles were really tasty, and the spicy pork and rice had a great kick. Definitely great food to share with friends!

Absolutely delicious Thai food. I went with a friend, and we ordered the shared meal with the Thai chicken wings, garlic noodles, brussel sprouts, rice, and spicy basil pork. Everything was very well seasoned and served hot and fresh. I also ordered the Thai Palmer, which was surprisingly yummy.I went back tonight with another friend, and everything was just as delicious. He got the Thai chicken sandwich and said it was better than Popeyes and Chick-Fil-A.

I can’t name a better fried chicken than this in Berkeley. The texture is on point and seasoning unlike any I’ve had.

TIP: call in your order even if you dine in, I think there’s only one cook back there making everything to order to it could take a while

Excellent food with excellent portions. Got the fried chicken sandwich combo + fried chicken thighs with garlic noodles. They gave 3 large chicken thighs which was very generous. Hope to come back. The only thing was that the ordering window is oddly placed so that you have to duck to order or else the staff inside can’t hear you properly.

Small shop, and kinda hard to spot, but food is amazing. Never had a tofu burger before, and I don't think I'll try another unless it's from here. Definitely recommend!

Honestly, this place blew me away! Hands down my favorite eatery in Berkeley. Such a amazing meal and wildly affordable. The fried chicken sandwich is so juicy, but not soggy. It’s slaw is slightly pickled so it’s like a fried chicken sandwich had a baby with a banh mi. The aioli on the Brussels sprouts is unique and insanely good. The wings are beyond crispy and the garlic noodles and fries are also great! The compliments feel repetitive because I genuinely loved everything we ordered. Also, the sweetest and most patient lady behind the counter to help you with recommendations. Their sliders are also normal sandwich sizes and don’t sleep on the combination deals! I can’t recommend this place enough!!!

Color me shocked when I walked into this place on a Thursday night during dinner time, and was the only one there besides a guy (actually pretty good) jamming on an electric guitar.

Proceeded to get one of the biggest and certainly best fried chicken sandwiches of my life. Come through, you won't be disappointed!

The fried chicken sandwich is sooo good, crispy on the outside, juicy/tender on the inside with very tasty Thai seasoning/flavor. Highly recommend.

Probably not good for the cholesterol or heart but, that’s the only complaint!

Absolutely delicious, I highly recommend getting their fried chicken sandwich and wings. The owners are sweet and make sure you feel very welcome. The food well seasoned and the sauces are perfect. A family owned business you should support 😊

Had the pleasure of trying this place a couple days ago. Absolutely amazing. I ordered through their website and it was simple and easy.
I got the fried chicken sandwich with curly fries and it was AMAZING. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. And its HUGE! Do yourself a favor and get the tamarind sauce as a dipping sauce for the fries! You won't regret it.

I don't live in Berkeley anymore, but enjoy trying out whatever may have replaced the restaurants I used to recognize. While doing laundry at Central Launderette, I looked for lunch nearby, and though Fausto's is sadly gone, Southside Station is an excellent new face.

I had a basic fried chicken sandwich combo with fries and a drink for $17. Steep, but standard for Berkeley nowadays and well worth it. Fried chicken sandwiches are trendy nowadays, but this one stood out with a more tempura-ish batter, a delicious brioche bun, and a unique slaw. Fries were twice-fried, curly, and tasty.

Best of all was the incredibly kind owner, who didn't hesitate to ask me how my day was going and kindly chatted with me after my meal as I admired the other drinks he had for sale - you don't see Taiwan Beer in many places!

I'd be happy to return and try other things on the menu.

Best fried chicken sandwich in town. Also fried tofu bites are dank.

The fried chicken sandwich is THE BEST FOOD EXPERIENCE EVER!! So glad they have great customer service (because I’d still give them 5 stars for the chicken sandwich). It’s a tiny family run place. The food is made with love. How do I know this? You can see and feel the care and attention that goes into each order. It is their labor of love.
Seriously do yourself a favor get the fried chicken sandwich. It is a pleasurable taste and texture experience. The flavors are artfully placed into a sandwich you will always remember. This sandwich is no joke you may become addicted and tell all your friends about it!

I love going to a place where the owner comes out beaming with pride for their delicious food.
This is one of those rare places.
The fried chicken sliders were AWESOME.
You get two and they are bigger than your average sliders. So I brought them home and shared.
Totally recommended!

Delicious food and super friendly service! The fried chicken sandwich was great all around and the chicken and garlic noodles were equally tasty. And, to top it all off, a sweet deal on beer. Looking forward to coming back to try the wings, pizza, and rest of the menu!