Jonathan Gold reviews Side Chick

The signature dish at Side Chick is the Hainan chicken rice. The restaurant is located inside the Westfield Santa Anita mall in Arcadia.

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April 28, 2017 6 AM PT

Chicken being prepared at Side Chick.

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Side Chick is located in the Westfield Santa Anita mall in Arcadia.

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Johnny Lee, left, is the chef at Side Chick.

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Chef Johnny Lee.

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Whole chickens cook at Side Chick.

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