Hienie's Shrimp House

I was looking for a good eats place b/c I was new the area and didn't want to travel far to get a quick meal....needless to say yelp brought me here.  I noticed that on the door there is a window sticker that reads "people love us on yelp" Uh yeah that's why I'm here!! All the reason to crash the joint. I was knocked off my high bc going in was initially not so pleasant. My first reaction was "what the hell"??. But I've visited plenty of sh*t holes that have awesome food! Anyway, I'm a pretty easy critic, and bottom line is either it's good or it ain't (pardon my french). I decided to take a chance to see what all the yelping was about. Drove by on a Saturday afternoon for some grub, preferably chicken. I explained to the waiter that it was my first time visiting, which obviously meant nothing to her at all. I ignored the "hurry up and buy" attitude and just said chicken. I'll just take some chicken... Seeing that I was in an out I wasn't sure what to expect of my food. My uncertainty was warranted due to the soggy left-over texture of the chicken.  The kid liked it but also noticed there was no crispy-ness involved. Now I'm willing to give Hienie's another try... just b/c the chicken is "supposed" to be great and I see a lot neighborhood cops and bus drivers frequent the place.  Maybe I was just unlucky that day and the batch wasn't the freshest, therefore the taste wasn't all that grand...texture, flavor wise. Next time I visit, I'll ask for chicken that has only been fried once.

Being a true self-proclaimed hole in the wall afficionado/lover of all things greasy, I'm suprised I've never been to this place. Had a slice of sausage pizza and 8 wings with mild sauce. Food could of been a little hotter but it was ready fast and it was real good.

Where can I find something fried in this hood? Answer : "everywhere". Pretty good food though. I just started a new job down the street so I am sure I will be back, but man I wish they had something fresh on the menu. This area is really a food wasteland with mainly trucks driving though and gangbangers running around pulling their pants up.

It's a lot like a Harold's chicken type place. Inside, there is an ENORMOUS counter to take your order at and 3 booths to sit in. I got the 1/2 lb of fried shrimp and fries with their hot sauce.

I did not know a half lb of shrimp is 5 shrimp. Also, pretty sure their sauce is hot sauce, mayo and mustard. But I ain't tellin. It wasn't bad, the fries were actually pretty good, but just know, every time I check in here, I am gaining 4 lbs of cholesterol in my aorta.