Pelicana Chicken

5 stars simply isn’t enough. This restaurant was recommended to me by a family member, and I was hesitant at first since I don’t usually love fried chicken. But once I looked at the menu and saw rice cakes, I was instantly sold 😂 They are hard to find in this area unless you make them yourself or buy the dried grocery store bowls, so seeing a rice cake bowl with toppings had me ecstatic. I ordered the rosé rice cakes since spice isn’t really for me, and when I opened it, it smelled AMAZING. I immediately took a bite while still standing at my counter 😂 I was honestly speechless. There was no spice at all, just a perfect balance of slightly sweet and savory flavors. The fish cakes were wonderful, the vegetables were heavenly, but the rice cakes were the absolute star of the show. The tex

This place is awesome. I've never seen one before and decided to stop in for lunch on a whim, and I don't regret it one bit. The chicken is incredibly crispy and tender, and the spicy honey soy flavoring is amazing. The service was great and the attached asian market was fun to shop around while waiting for food to be ready. Definitely recommend giving it a try, you get a lot of really good food for your money.

If you’re from somewhere with good Korean fried chicken you’ll be totally disappointed. Chicken is okay but the crispy and crispy spicy are not as crispy as better Korean fried chicken chains/restaurants. And the sauce was just sort of squeezed out of a bottle onto the chicken instead of mixed around in a bowl or something to cover all the chicken. Wasn’t very good sauce either. Not to mention the chicken was totally undercooked. Also, nowhere to really sit except a thin table facing the parking lot. And way overpriced. Maybe they can get away with this in State College but please don’t think this is great Korean fried chicken. Mandu wasn’t bad though. Saved them another star deduction!

Why do I eat where the food hurts my face?! If you're a fellow hot-food masochist like me, this is the kind of dish that will have you both regretting your choice, and struggling with the urge to keep going even after your lips are on fire and your stomach is telling you you were full five or six bites ago. I, personally, lost the fight with my id and kept going until it was all gone. If you like spicy Korean food and aren't afraid of some heat, order Pelicana's Sweet and Spicy chicken thighs, extra crispy, level 3. If you're a white American and show no signs of having a tempered palate, they might try to warn you off with a few comments or questions making sure you know what you're getting into. Stick to your guns, it's worth it. The coating maintains its crispness, which is no small

Pelicana in State College was excellent. I was in town for work and ordered takeout— the staff was incredibly friendly, efficient, and clearly cared about the experience. Especially for a to go order. The chicken was perfectly crispy and full of flavor, and the fried rice was super fresh. Everything was packaged well and still hot when I got back. Great food and best in class experience. Highly recommend!