Jea K.
Google
Wrong description. Nothing we tried resembled Korean fried chicken. If they meant the sauces rather than the wings, even those (Firebird and Gangnam Spice) were far more American than Korean. I grew up in Gangnam, and none of the flavors reminded me of what I had growing up. It was all within that familiar sweet-and-spicy territory you can find at plenty of chains like Raising Canes, and it was hard to tell the two sauces apart.
The frying style was also firmly American. The chicken was crispy (especially the Basak Basak), but the breading and texture were closer to standard American wings than Korean fried chicken, which typically has a thinner, cracklier crust.
We also tried the rosé tteokbokki and kimchi fried rice, and both were heavily toned down. The tteokbokki had barely any heat, and the kimchi fried rice tasted like the acidity and funk had been squeezed out entirely.
I get that they’re catering to local palates given the location, but using a Korean name sets expectations that the food doesn’t meet. The wings and tenders themselves aren’t bad, but the branding feels off. With so many solid Korean fried chicken spots around now, I don’t think I’ll come back, but if you’re looking for a reasonably priced fast-casual fried chicken option, this might be a decent option.
