Pika Pollo JP

Pika Pollo JP serves Dominican fried chicken on Washington Street, with small combo plates that pair chicken pieces with a side. That gives you an uncomplicated place to start if you’ve come for the dish in the name. Pastelitos are another option, and the menu includes a crispy chicken sandwich with hot honey, coleslaw and pickles on brioche.

The sandwich comes with fries, so you can choose between a chicken plate and a handheld meal without building an order from scratch. This is the Washington Street restaurant at 3160, distinct from other similarly named chicken shops in Jamaica Plain. Order directly through its website for pickup, or stop by when fried chicken and a side are exactly the meal you want.