Ludo Bird, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
I have low expectations when it comes to the eateries at Universal CityWalk. I expect everything to be overpriced and mediocre. But, I was pleasantly surprised by Ludo Bird, Ludo Lefebrve’s fast food concept. I was also disappointed in some ways.
The pleasant surpise was the value: $10.49 for a spicy fried chicken sandwich combo w/ a choice of one side. I usually pay more than that just for a chicken sandwich. The sides included honey lavender biscuits, cole slaw, French fries, and fingerling potato salad.
* Spicy fried chicken sandwich: Marinated chicken breast, coleslaw, dill pickles, special sauce on a soft potato roll. The roll was soft and sweet, but it was cold. The chicken was served as two thin filets covered in a firm coating. The chicken was moist but not spicy at all. The cabbage with red onions slaw was crunchy and tangy and I don’t think they used mayo. I liked the tangy pickles too. The sandwich is definitely fancier than your typical fast food chicken sandwich but the execution was a bit sloppy.
* Fingerling potato salad: The potato chunks were on the large side. The fingerling potatoes were firm yet creamy. The potato salad was drowning in dressing – mayo and Dijon mustard with mustard seeds. The dressing tasted good but there was too much of it.
Order at the counter and they’ll call your number when your order is ready. All the seating is outdoors but they do have some umbrellas for shade.
3.5 of 5 stars
By Lolia S.
