Boka

I ate at this place last night. The chicken was really good. Super dense, thick crust, very juicy, and well seasoned. The half soy, half hot was good for me. The wings were a little juicier and more tender than the drumsticks, so I'd lean towards wings next time. I paid around $26 to $28 for a beer, six wings, and three drumsticks. Could have gotten thirty wings. Overall, a good experience.

(Cash only) The G.O.A.T fried chicken joint has been revived like a phoenix! For folks in the know, Boka used to be a hotspot on St. Marks. When the restaurant closed, I remember folks going on their social media page asking about any updates for its return. Safe to say, the wait was worth it. The soy chicken was delectably crunchy and juicy. The kimchi pancake was also very satisfying. Of course the watermelon juice was refreshing as always. Eating this meal was truly a source of comfort. This is a great place to go for a family style meal!

Boka is the kind of spot you keep coming back to. The fried chicken is insanely crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside—each drumstick is packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The cheese fries were fully loaded and hit all the right comfort food notes, and the spicy tteokbokki added just the right kick to the table. What makes it even better? Pairing it all with a bottle of chilled sake and some good company. The vibe here is relaxed but lively, perfect for casual hangouts or late-night bites. Highly recommend if you’re looking for quality Korean fried chicken and comforting sides that hit the spot every time.

Great chicken great service. Spicy chicken, crispy and cheesy rice cake was fried on the skin(i forgot to take picture), kimchi or radish comes separately ordered as sides, galbi was yummy and kimchi fried rice was tangy. Fun bathroom lights and great savory salad. No paper towels but dryer provided good toilet paper and fun window

They’re Back—and Better Than Ever! I’ve been a loyal Boka Chicken fan for years, ever since their St. Mark’s days. When the pandemic lockdown started to ease up, Boka was the first restaurant I RAN to. After all that time indoors, I knew exactly where I wanted to eat—and they delivered, like always. That says everything about how much this place means to me. When they closed, I was devastated. Nothing—and I mean nothing—comes close to their Korean Fried Chicken. So when I found out they’d reopened just around the corner on 2nd Ave, I made a beeline for the new spot. The moment I walked in, Johan recognized me instantly. That meant the world. He welcomed me like family, gave me a personal tour of the new space, and made sure everything was perfect. That’s just who he is: someone who cares deeply about his customers and takes pride in every single detail, from the food to the vibe of the space. And let’s talk about that chicken. Still undefeated. Still the G.O.A.T. Competitors can’t touch Boka’s signature recipe—crispy, flavorful, perfectly balanced, addictive. They’ve also got great drinks and other Korean comfort food favorites to round out the meal. The new location is sleek, stylish, and easy to get to—especially if you’ve been a fan from the beginning. Bonus shoutout to the bathroom: the lighting is a whole vibe (trippy in the best way). Welcome back, Boka. You’ve been missed. And Johan—thank you for keeping the spirit alive. You didn’t just reopen a restaurant… you brought back a piece of home.

Best chicken in NYC. AYCE is so worth it and their chicken is so crispy. Speedy service and simply the best. Conveniently located in East Village so I’ll definitely be coming back.

Wonderful place! I got the beef bibimbap and sometimes the beef isn’t very tender and the vegetables aren’t cut uniformly, but this one was amazing! The regular beef bibimbap is $19, and I had leftovers for lunch the next day :)

First time at the new location. Been a long time customer at Boka, have always had a great time. Glad to see that the same amazing fried chicken is coming out of their new location. Great food even better service will definitely be going back.