"Most people are at Town Hof & Thanks Chicken for soju and beer, but there’s a reason that “chicken” is in its name. The fried chicken is generously battered with an extra thick, crunchy skin that isn’t oily. The habanero-garlic flavor is a must-order—the sweet glaze is dotted with specks of fiery chile. We’d eat a plate on its own, but the combinations with other anju are a better deal. Go for the one with rosé mala tteokbokki—the chewiness of the rice cakes is a nice contrast to the fried chunks of poultry. Town Hof gets crowded on weekends, but its Koreatown plaza has a spacious parking lot, which is another convincing reason to add it to your Friday night itinerary." - Cathy Park
Cathy Park
