Best of LA: The Heat Behind Howlin' Ray's

The line starts early, the heat builds fast, and the hype has never cooled down. In this episode of Best of LA, we head to Pasadena to step inside Howlin' Ray's, the Nashville hot chicken phenomenon that became an LA obsession. From the no-heat "Country" to the infamous "Howlin'" level, we put every spice tier to the test before going behind the scenes to make their legendary fried chicken from scratch. Discover the technique, the tradition, and the fiery formula that turned a local favorite into one of Los Angeles' most sought-after bites.