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Is Howlin' Rays Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Los Angeles, CA)

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As of September 2026, Howlin' Rays is listed open on howlinrays.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own site, checked 2026-09-08 with a 2026 copyright, advertises a new Las Vegas Venetian location and lists Chinatown LA and Pasadena Arroyo as current locations with delivery links.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" featured Howlin' Ray's Nashville-style hot fried chicken in the "Worth the Wait" episode (S8E1), spotlighting the long lines the Chinatown counter is known for. Howlin' Ray's is a restaurant serving Nashville hot chicken that opened in Los Angeles's Chinatown in 2015, according to its own site. According to the business's own website, checked 2026-09-08 with a 2026 copyright, the company now also operates a Pasadena Arroyo location and had recently opened a third location at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, with delivery available through Postmates at the two Los Angeles locations. No dated source was found reporting a closure of the original Chinatown location that was featured on the show.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Worth the Wait
What was featured
Howlin' Ray's Nashville-style hot fried chicken
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Howlin' Rays

Frequently asked questions

Is Howlin' Rays still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Howlin' Rays is listed open on howlinrays.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Howlin' Rays after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" featured Howlin' Ray's Nashville-style hot fried chicken in the "Worth the Wait" episode (S8E1), spotlighting the long lines the Chinatown counter is known for. As of September 2026, Howlin' Rays is listed open on howlinrays.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Howlin' Rays located?

727 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Howlin' Rays?

Season 8, Episode 1 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Worth the Wait”.

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Address
727 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
howlinrays.com

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