Henny Penny

The owner was so sweet and the food was delicious. The fish and chips were on point! There was a little bit of wait for the food to cook but it was well worth it. My husband had the Philly cheesesteak and he loved it. We will be making this one of our regular spots.

So I had passed by this place a few times but I never really felt the urge to stop by until my mom came home and started raving about this place and how amazing the food is, and how the owners were the sweetest people etc. Well after all of the hype I decided to give it a try and now I can genuinely say that this place is an absolute hidden gem! You know that moment when you first try something and you know off of the first bite that you’re definitely going to finish the whole plate… well that happened to me today! The Fish and Chips with Tartar sauce is SO DARN GOOD I highly recommend it, and the owners of this place were exactly as my mom said. They instantly made me feel so welcomed and you can just tell that they put their heart into this place which is great to see now a days. Overall this place gets an A++ in my book and I will definitely be back.

Love this place! Friendly environment the owner was very sweet and the food is amazing! Definitely recommend and the baklava is soooo good!!! Will be back soon!

Holy crap. Found this place on Unilocal and it definitely earned all those positive reviews written about it. You’re immediately greeted with warmth and friendliness. The place was empty at the time I went — during lunch. I’m surprised it doesn’t get more traffic. Tried the beef kebab and it was everything I was hoping for — just delicious. Best to call in and order this in advance for pick up I’m told as it takes a little longer to prepare. As for the fish and chips, the texture was perfection. I prefer the breading crisp and crunchy and they did just that while the fish maintained its pillowy texture. The fries were fine too — for me, I’m good as long as they aren’t flaccid and pale. I would definitely come back and recommend to all my friends. Support your small local businesses!

This is just a little hole-​in-​the-​wall place, but the reviews made me brave enough to try it.
It was empty, so service was fast. Employees were wicked friendly, and the food was made to order so it was nice and hot.
Tasted great, I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in the mood for fish & chips!

Came into town to visit my parents and they brought me here. They said it was the best fish & chips they’ve had. All I can say is: they didn’t lie! The fish was golden and tasted amazing. Not dry nor oily. Also had the clam chowder and it was just the right amount of chunky. The owner was incredibly nice. It’s a bit hidden but definitely worth the visit! I will come back for sure when I’m in town again!

This is my 4^th time coming here. It is a great place to come and enjoy great food. I’ve tried something new every time and resisted the urge to keep ordering the same thing because it is delicious. The owners are friendly and go out of their way to make the visit enjoyable. Food is cooked to order so it takes a few extra minutes to get your food, well worth the wait though. If in a hurry call ahead (same great food without the wait).
I highly recommend this place! I haven’t had anything bad and the baklava is to die for! Prices are reasonable and you get to support local businesses!

Come here during lent season! This place makes up for the fish & chips location that closed down on Ventura Rd & Fifth street. No comparison though. The only thing that’s missing here are those hush puppies. I came at the wrong time while the owners were changing out the grill & oil. I thought that’s what closed hours are for! I waited a good 15 – 20 minutes for my order, but the owners were super pleasant & apologized for the wait.
Location: Off Ventura Rd & 2^nd St/​Teal. It’s right next to burrito express. When you park, don’t be fooled by the directions of the signage, this place is behind burrito express. You just have to walk in through the hallway. Another thing, «Henny Penny» sign is SO small from afar, I would have never guessed where this was. Just look for the burrito express & walk next door to it. The «Fish & Chips Chicken+» is WAY bigger than the «Henny Penny» sign, I’d be lost finding this place too.
Ordered: #3 Fish & Shrimp. Comes with fries, coleslaw, & sauces.
Verdict: It’s good for your salty needs, but the portion of the fish & shrimp could be more. I say that because I’m so used to huge fish fillets. It was basically 2 fish & about 4 fried shrimp? However, I couldn’t finish it.
Again, for your «no meat» Fridays during lent season though, all the fried fish can be bought here! The thing that confused me a bit were the Mediterranean options. I thought this was all seafood, but it wasn’t. Baklava though! Few of my favorite flaky desserts, go grab one!

We read the great reviews from other Unilocalers and have been wanting to try Henny Penny and we finally did and we are so happy we did.
It’s in a non assuming corner kind of in the back of a strip mall. Don’t let that fool you. The place is very clean and the owners were so warm and friendly.
I had the #5 which consists of a wing, leg, thigh and breast of the best fried chicken, fries and coleslaw and it was delicious! The chicken was crispy, moist and flavorful and the pieces were huge.
My husband had the #9 which is the philly cheese steak sandwich which he said was delicious. Served nice and hot and in a nice large portion.
We highly recommend Henny Penny. I can’t wait to go back and try the fish and chips.
Plenty of convenient parking in the back.

When we pulled up to location, we were very hesitate. The strip mall seemed fine, but the odd tunnel to axis the restaurant was off putting. The sign over the opening read fish and chips chicken +. What the hell? The other sign said hair cuts, was I possibly going to get fish and chips and a hair cut. These are normally things I don’t combine. «Take a little off the top and some fish». So we took our lives in our hands and took the plunge.
This was the best decision I’ve made in a long time! We were greeted by the friendliest person on the earth, that seemed to genuinely care that we had a good experience.
Let’s talk food… got a few orders of fish and chips (a couple that had chili fries as upgrade. I may be the first person to ask for this. Your welcome.) Clam chowder and some chicken tenders. I figured that should cover the gambit.
The clam chowder was good, heavy on potatoes, light on the clams. The fries were good, really good. The kind of fries that really make fish and chips. Now, remember I upgraded to chili fries. It was lick your plate good. Yep, your welcome. I am the person who ordered fish and chili chips. Send this review to a friend. Now let’s talk fish. It was light, crunchy with a great batter. The best part. It was cooked to perfection without being greasy! It was incredible, hats off.
This was the best experience with amazing food. (Cue sound of record scratching) wait there’s more!!! Remember the chicken tenders? Those were the sleeper hit. They were juicy with a great crust, and best of all… it tasted like chicken not chicken cooked in fish oil.
If that wasn’t a resounding testimonial, my son couldn’t bring himself to throw away the last piece of chicken, so he took it with us. Thirty minutes later, I could hear him humming in the back. Still the best chicken tender he’s ever had!

I read the poor review and this is not what I have experienced. I visit this location every week. They wear gloves and cook in front of you. This is a great options since H. SALT left. Friendly new owners trying to make a difference. Open Sundays, seven days a week.
Tell a friend.

Must’ve been a bad day for the owners. The guy walks out from the back eating a hamburger so I’m thinking to myself surely he’s not handling my order. well I was wrong! The same hand he used to pack a burger in his mouth was the same hand he used to grab my fork and napkins with. Yuck!!!
Next I asked for extra ketchup for my fries because they only gave me two tiny packs. He reached down and gave me one more. Gee thanks! Smh
Costumer service gets a one star from me. I won’t be returning.
Oh and he also grabbed a baklava from the heated holding display cabinet (where they would pick out ones to sell) and tossed it in his mouth with that same nasty hand so beware!

The owners are very friendly & have a very flavorful Mediterranean menu at very affordable prices. The restaurant is clean, & easily accessible from Ventura Road. It’s a MUST try location for crispy chicken, savory Mediterranean & delicious desserts!

The bar has been raised for take out food. Fresh and made to order by someone who really cares about food. The variety is another bonus. Feel like some fried shrimp, fish and chips, broasted chicken… got it!
Feeling like a little Mediterranean flavor? Kabobs, gyros and don’t forget the baklava for desert.
Next up for us… real hamburgers with real French fries!
Great food at a price you can afford

Always such nice people and they fry everything fresh and made to order. I usually get either the fried chicken meal or the fish and shrimp combo meal. Both meals come with cole slaw and fries, and those are pretty average. But thats not what you’re there for. The chicken is SO fresh and crispy! Delicious. And when they ask, be sure to get the «spices» on your chicken; it isn’t spicy, its just the seasoning. The fish is fried perfectly, with a golden flakey batter and fish so tender it melts in your mouth. If you want some fried food, be it fish, chicken, or shrimp, this is the place. Definitely take a day to get some lunch here.

I love this place. I eat here every Wednesday for lunch. The food is good with large portions. They people are great and they cook to order so every thing is fresh. Ask them about their hidden Mediterranean menu.

I am so happy to find a place close by that offers really good fish and chips after my patronage of my favorite place of 30+ years closed down a coupe of years back. They batter your fish when you order your food. I don’t want to be stuck always eating burgers, chicken, or Mexican fast food. Good service and fast. If you are in a hurry call ahead so your food is ready for pickup. The other fast food places that offer fish don’t know how to cook it. Love Henny Penny!

Very good place!!! Was in town visiting my parents and came down to have dinner. The fish and chips were tastey. I ordered the chicken kebob, so tender and full of flavor! I will definitely be coming back whenever I’m in the area! Owners are very friendly too

My sister LOVES fish and chips… so we decided on this restaurant. My sis is on a personal mission to find a great fish and chips place in Ventura county (since her beloved H Salt went out of business). First of all, they’re open on Sundays. Ignore the hours listed here on Unilocal –says they’re closed.
Henny Penny is a mom and pop shop, located in a strip mall. When you park, follow the signage to the restaurant –it’s easy! I promise.
Small shop, VERY casual, flat screen TV hanging in the back of the restaurant –but wasn’t even on (perhaps when business picks up, they’ll get TV service). Two very nice, pleasant, seemingly hardworking individuals were behind the counter, running the show here. We waited quite awhile for our order (s), so the woman behind the counter passed out mini-​candy bars, while we waited –I found that very sweet and personal. For her service, I gave the place 4 stars –otherwise, for food earns 3.
I ordered the fish and shrimp special. Everything is frozen– don’t expect fresh cuts of fish, nicely dipped in a restaurant made batter. It’s fast food-​so expect greasy. I really tried not to expect much. Although, good portion size for what I paid.

What a pleasant experience. The service was exceptional. I got some dinners to go. We all enjoyed our dinners. I got the chicken kabob dinner that is not listed on the menu. It was delicious.
I was told they are going to expand their middle eastern menu. I can’t wait!