Pizza Chicken Love Letter - Artesia

One evening, a group of us decided to visit for dinner, and we shared three pizzas along with orders of Spicy Garlic Chicken and Sweet Garlic Chicken. We started off with a large plate of coleslaw drizzled with Thousand Island dressing, chili sauce, and corn, followed by a bowl of cubed pickled radish. Both the coleslaw and radish were also served with our chicken at Bon Chon and Kyochon. Does anyone know why these two accompaniments are typical for Korean fried chicken? I'm curious! The first pizza we tried was the Sweet Potato Pizza, topped with onion, bell pepper, sweet potato, sausage, corn, pineapple, ham, and cheese. Upon taking a bite, the first word that came to mind was "bland." It lacked flavor, which could have been enhanced by well-seasoned sausage, but here it fell short. You might expect the pineapple to add a bit of tang, but it didn’t. As for the sweet potato, it could have contributed some sweetness, but there didn't seem to be much of that either. Overall, it wasn’t bad, just mediocre. The crust also surprised me; it had a pastry-like texture rather than the bread-like quality I anticipated. I'm still undecided on whether I liked it or merely tolerated it. Next, we tried the Sweet Potato Gold Pizza, which had similar toppings as the Sweet Potato Pizza but included a sweet potato mousse inside the crust. While they were a bit stingy with the mousse, it did add a nice touch to the pizza. A better version of this Sweet Potato Gold Pizza can be found at Mr. Pizza Factory. Our final pizza was the Bulgogi Pizza, which I actually preferred over the Sweet Potato varieties, although that isn’t saying much. The bulgogi didn’t taste much like traditional bulgogi; it was closer to sausage or ground beef, but at least it had some flavor, which was an improvement over the Bulgogi Pizza at Mr. Pizza Factory. As for the chicken, I was generally pleased. The Spicy Garlic Chicken certainly had a good kick, and the radishes came in handy to cool down the palate. The Sweet Garlic Chicken struck the right balance of sweetness without being overwhelming. While they didn’t quite match Kyochon, they were still pretty enjoyable. My only complaint was that the glaze on both the spicy and sweet chicken was so thick at times that I ended up with sticky globs all over my fingers after eating. I have no qualms about licking my fingers, but I don’t want to go through all that and risk running out of saliva! I used an excessive number of napkins during the meal. Overall, I wouldn't consider Pizza and Chicken Love Letter a destination restaurant, but the prices were quite reasonable, and they offered a variety of combo deals that included pizza, chicken, and soft drinks. The restaurant had a pleasant, casual atmosphere and was quiet enough for conversation. While the food wasn’t outstanding, it was still satisfying and filled our hunger. If I'm ever in the area again, I’d consider stopping by for the chicken—as long as they have plenty of napkins ready!

One evening, a group of us decided to go for dinner, sharing three pizzas along with orders of Spicy Garlic Chicken and Sweet Garlic Chicken. To start, we were served a large plate of coleslaw with Thousand Island dressing, some chili sauce, and corn kernels, followed by a bowl of pickled radishes. I’ve noticed that these two items often accompany Korean fried chicken—does anyone know why? I'm curious! The first pizza we tried was the Sweet Potato Pizza, topped with onion, peppers, sweet potatoes, sausage, corn, pineapple, ham, and cheese. Upon taking a bite, the word that immediately came to mind was "bland." It really could have used a stronger flavor, especially from the sausage, which was surprisingly underseasoned. I thought the pineapple would add some tartness, but it didn't. The sweet potato was supposed to bring sweetness, but that was lacking too. It wasn’t a bad pizza; it was just okay. The crust was not what I expected—it had a pastry-like texture instead of the breadier crust I had anticipated. I’m still unsure if I liked it or just tolerated it. Next, we ordered the Sweet Potato Gold Pizza, which had the same toppings as the Sweet Potato Pizza but featured a sweet potato mousse in the crust. This addition improved the pizza slightly, giving it an extra kick. I noticed that a similar but much better version of the Sweet Potato Gold Pizza can be found at Mr. Pizza Factory. Our final pizza was the Bulgogi Pizza, which I preferred over the Sweet Potato varieties. However, the bulgogi didn't taste much like bulgogi—it was more similar to sausage or ground beef. Nevertheless, the meat had a good flavor, which is more than I can say for the bulgogi pizza at Mr. Pizza Factory. As for the chicken, I was generally pleased. The Spicy Garlic Chicken definitely packed a punch, and the pickled radishes were helpful in cooling the palate. The Sweet Garlic Chicken struck a nice balance of sweetness without being overwhelming. While they didn’t quite compare to Kyochon, they were still pretty good. My only issue was that the glaze on both the spicy and sweet chicken was sometimes overly thick, leaving a sticky residue on my fingers after eating. I don’t mind licking my fingers, but not to the point where I risk running out of saliva to clean everything off. I used many napkins during this meal! Overall, I wouldn’t recommend Pizza and Chicken Love Letter as a must-visit restaurant for me, but the prices were reasonable, and they offered a variety of pizza and chicken combinations, along with soft drinks. The restaurant had a pleasant casual ambiance and was quiet enough for conversation. While the food wasn’t spectacular, it was satisfying enough to quell our hunger. If I find myself in the area again, I would definitely stop by for the chicken—just make sure to have plenty of napkins on hand!