I took the time (a waste of my time) to read the four (count them, a mere four) bad reviews. Frankly, I was stunned. I can only conclude these reviewers are simply not familiar with pan-fried chicken...the way grandmas on ranches in the American West...for generations have been making it). This technique is far different than the pressure-cooker, KFC-prepared "fried chicken" and, frankly is far and away superior IMO.
I have quite literally been eating Juniper Valley fried chicken since the year they opened. Yep, I was 5 years old then. In the interceding 68 years, I have eaten a lot of fried chicken in a lot of venues, and as a true "expert" on pan-fried chicken I say without reservation this is the BEST I have ever had (apologies to my wife who makes wonderful fired chicken). The home-made gravy is exquisite, perfect. The ochra is wonderful (I do not like ochra).
One cumudgeonly complaint that the curry "soup" was watery...to that person I say "PAY ATTENTION"...it is a consume', NOT a soup, and it tastes delightful. The coleslaw is a perfect accompaniment and I always have two servings.
Price? VERY reasonable particularly considering this is "family style" and the refills never stop...you can eating until you explode...all for one small price. If that doesn't satisfy your stingy personality, then I suggest going only to Country Coral only for all future meals.
Here's a clue to any of you doubters...Juniper Valley has been in business for SEVENTY YEARS! Hello? Perhaps that is adequate proof of the wonderful dinners they have served unchanged for SEVENTY YEARS. Yes, their fried chicken is the BEST I have ever eaten. I will continue to dine here until I cannot crawl into the restaurant...then I will order out the chicken dinners.More