Tender Thighs

Shoot, we had a different experience than the rest of y'all - looking at you, *Lauren who called this "the best chicken in Austin". The chicken was so gross Idk where to start. I get that thighs are not the same as breast meat, and the outside looked bomb, but this was like deep fried hot dogs (which I might be interested in if expectations were set). My bud wouldn't stop poking it, and called it "a pink 'lil monsta"

Ya gotta love this food truck just for the name, initially. But DAMN! I don't know what secret juju they perform on those tender thighs but it is something special. Just when you think you've tasted the available spice variations, think again. The seasoning has some sweet to it, and some spice, and some complexity I was too busy eating to fully parse. Even my long-suffering sig-o, who has suffered through more fried chicken than he'd hoped to consume in a lifetime, enthused over the taste and how fresh it all seemed, and ate more than I've seen him put away in a while.We tried the remoulade and the chimichurri sauces with our fries and thighs. Both were tasty, but the remoulade seem to fit the chicken better. The patio of Shangra-la is a fine setting for this truck. There are plenty of tables, shaded and unshaded, and a couple of Gin-and-Tonics from the bar made the meal extra good.I'll be back to try the other items on the smallish menu. If anyone can make tempeh tempting, it will be these magicians. I might even get their chicken sandwich with pimento cheese, which frankly sounds like a mistake.Yes, when it comes to pimento cheese, I have trust issues. But I WANT that sandwich. Maybe I'll get the PC on the side....

#2 Between the Buns Sandwich - Chef's KissThis is hands down the BEST chicken sandwich I've personally ever consumed. I will go to Shangrila just to go here. They do have a Vegan option too, so there is no excuse not to come!

Our first time trying this place out and DANG YALLLL does it live up to the hype! I got the #2 Between the Buns and it just might be my new favorite chicken sando ever. The crunch, the spice mix, the pimento cheese, the grilled brioche bun... ~drooling face emoji x10~Straight up the chimichurri is so good you could shoot it. You *should* shoot it ;)The Shang patio is such a dope little spot for this truck, I love the vibes here and there's plenty of seating.

This was a very good fried chicken. Heard a lot from my coworker who had the chicken sandwich, but the quantity of the tenders and fries can't be beat. You will leave full - its a lot of food and it's heavy on you (think food coma nap level). That said, gotta love the it still.The tenders are excellent - golden and crispy as well as wonderfully seasoned with that cajun persuasion. The dipping sauces, you'll need extra for sure, are also the perfect accompaniment. My favorite is the blackened ranch, though the remoulade is good too. The fries here are interesting - also have a cajun bent, but also a little sweet? Maybe that add some sugar? My wife was really digging it, but for me I'm not a fan of salty sweet, so I would prefer my fries just plain.Gotta head through Shangri-la to get to Tender Thighs just fyi.

The breading on the chicken is really good and the sauces you get with the tenders are also a great match. The fries leave a little bit to be desired though. I'm not sure what it was but they seemed a little bitter.

Didn't know I liked my thighs tender until ravaging a plate of these fried stems one (slightly) drunken night. Fried to a beautiful crisp and seasoned just so; they most definitely hit the spot. A wonderful addition to the plate were the bed of fries lying underneath the chicken. Same golden crunch as the chicken with another flavor blast from the seasoning. Ask for extra sauce, as the portion of the small little thang didn't match the mountain of deliciousness that accompanied it.

Everybody stop watcha doing right now and read what I am saying. This is one of the best chicken sandwiches I have ever had in my life!!! I dont give 5 stars very often but this place deserves it. They are located upstairs in a bar and frankly I think the bar was built around this place. The food was hot and fresh, seasoned and the bun was toasted. I am in love with this place. I will be back everytime I come to Austin.

We got the thighs and fries, between the buns, remoulade, and blackened ranch. All were awesome. We even had this delivered through favor and everything was still warm and not soggy at all. The chicken has a slight spice with great flavor. The fries are also great quality and well seasoned. Bothe sauces were flavorful too. I'll come back here often!

The good: the food was aight. I'd eat it again. The bad: the only way to order is online, the phone doesn't work. After ordering, I'm given a time to pickup. I show up and no one is in the truck. I wait around about 10 mins after the pickup time, and someone comes over and starts cooking. At this point, I'm annoyed, but I'm thinking it's probably just a fluke and this dude had a good reason to step away. After waiting a few minutes, I approach the counter and ask if my food is ready to pickup.This dude really looks at me and gives me heat, saying it was ready minutes ago, and why didn't I show up on time as if I wasn't sitting there in front of the truck the whole time. This wasn't casual rude y'all, it was like I was putting him out for just asking if my order is ready. Fuck this truck. There's plenty of other great chicken options in Austin. If you're looking for a place, tommy want wingy and spicy boys make better food, on time, and aren't dicks about it.