Donkey Mo's Review - North Loop - Austin - The Infatuation
"Donkey Mo’s is a small strip-mall joint dedicated to Korean fried chicken. You’ll find a few other items on the menu—blistered shishitos, fried dumplings, spicy rice cakes—but poultry is this North Loop spot’s main attraction. The toughest decision is choosing between wings, tenders, and thigh nuggets. None of it will blow your mind, but it’s all tasty enough to add to your weeknight dinner rotation. We prefer the wings—they’re battered, nicely fried, and tossed in one of five sauces. Get the sweet and spicy if you’re OK with a little kick, and pair it with something light and crisp off the draft beer list for the full experience. Food Rundown photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Wings The wings are our favorite option here. The batter is thick and crispy, ensuring that the chicken inside stays incredibly moist. We just wish they were tossed in sauce (rather than topped with it) for a more even coating. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Chicken Dumplings These are a little dry, especially the parts that don’t get covered in the sweet, savory glaze. But they add a little variety to a table otherwise covered in fried chicken. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Tenders When we don’t want to deal with the hassle of a bunch of chicken bones, these are our usual go-to. They’re not as tender or as well-seasoned as the wings, but the sauce does a good job of hiding those shortcomings. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Thigh Nuggets We’ve tried these on a few visits, and they’ve varied from thick, juicy, and excellent to thin, dry, and just OK. They’re definitely the easiest to eat, but we suggest sticking to one of the more consistent options." - Nicolai McCrary
