Korean Fried Chicken Chain BB.Q Chicken Is Opening in Austin in Highland | Eater Austin

"Founded in 1995 in South Korea by the Genesis BBQ Group and expanded into the U.S. in 2006 (with locations in Katy and Dallas), this Korean chain is opening its first Austin outpost at The Crescent shopping plaza; a firm opening date has not been announced. The brand name stands for "best of the best quality," and the menu emphasizes Korean fried chicken made with extra-virgin olive oil—marketed as the golden olive chicken—alongside other varieties such as the spicy saucy "vampire" chicken, grilled chicken thighs roasted with a jerk-style sauce, and soy-garlic chicken. The offerings also include Korean dishes like budae jjigae (spicy sausage stew), bulgogi dolsotbap (rice topped with marinated beef), dukbokki (stir-fried rice cakes), and kimchi, as well as non-Korean items such as pastas (one paired with bulgogi, another creamy pasta served in a bread bowl), inventive pizzas (including one topped with pineapple and bananas and a pastry-style blueberry pie), and chicken sandwiches. The planned Austin location will sit in the same plaza as tenants such as 99 Ranch, 85 Degree Bakery, Kura, incoming Sazan Ramen, and dumpling shop Steamies." - Nadia Chaudhury