Yetnal Tongdak

I’m a fried chicken connoisseur. This place fries the whole chicken the traditional Korean way. it comes out lightly breaded, juicy crispy BUT NOT GREASY. I haven’t tried the other variations yet as they were busy with a lot of take out, however just for the OG WHOLE Chicken, I’m willing to drive from Manhattan to Bayside just for this whole chicken. Man this was good—i just left the restaurant and had to write this review. See you next week!!

Dry and inedible skin. Spongey and tough texture that we couldn’t get through Flavor of the seasoning is good but there are many other better edible chicken places in the area (even the chains) The radish was fine

Update:Yesterday, I ordered a whole chicken, a large pig's feet, and fried vegetables. It was delicious as usual, but within an hour, my husband and I were in the bathroom all night. Thank goodness we had Pepto. I don't think I'll go back. their chicken and fried potatoes. 😋 There's no place that has food like here. I recommend that order ahead a time. They are really busy all the time.

Got the half and half chicken, lady there so SUPER kind! Chicken was still crunchy after a 15 minute ride home and super flavorful. I really reccomend the soy sauce flavor, it even had fresh minced garlic in the sauce. not a single dry piece. Was only able to take a picture halfway through dinner but still delightful nonetheless

There is no service here. You order at the counter and is self serve water. The fries are normal and you can get them anywhere. I would pass on it. The chicken is solid. The mayo sauce is creamy and delicious. I was a fan of the raw onions. The Korean fried chicken is crunchy! We got 3 orders for 3 people and had plenty of leftovers.

The Korean traditional whole chicken is really good! It has a little kick to it, which adds a lot of flavor. It is nicely crispy and not greasy at all. I can enjoy it and not feel awful after. Also, the radish is so yummy. Highly recommend !

Ordered to go. Country style was so dry it was like eating rubber, and the hot and sweet spicy chicken was cut up so repulsively I question if it was even chicken, half of the bits inedible with nothing but cartilage and bone, not a piece of meat. My stomach turned halfway through trying because of how many unidentifiable chunks lacked any meat. I went to read reviews to see if others had a similar experience and saw a response to a customer who sat down to stay even though his food was to-go. What audacity you have to say tip is expected despite not having table service? Will not return.

Old Fashioned Korean Fried chicken at it’s best. Even with delivery, the skin was shattering and crispy. For dine in, just order and sit and enjoy.

Love coming here for Korean fried chicken and Jokbal! Be forewarned, the Jokbal portion is huge. They've been around for years so if you are craving for chicken and beer, this is way better than the other Korean fried chicken restaurants in the area. They get busy with takeout orders but the food is worth the wait.

We got the two flavor fried chicken and it was amazing! Love the white radish refills too!

5 stars for the chicken, 3.5 stars for the appetizers. This is a small, nondescript Korean fried chicken place near a LIRR station in deep Flushing. My friend and I had the fried chicken with soy and garlic glaze (whole chicken cut into pieces), tteokbokki, and fried vegetables. Water is self serve. The tteokbokki was on the bland side. Definitely needed more spice. I expected the fried vegetables to be more like tempura but it was more like pakora. Decent but not great. The chicken comes with pickled radishes and a cabbage slaw. Both were good. The fried chicken was delicious! It was made to order so it was fresh and so crispy! The soy garlic flavor was scrumptious. I highly recommend getting a whole chicken instead of just wings and drumsticks. I enjoyed the body pieces more than the wings and drum pieces. They were crisper and reheats well in the microwave. One order was enough for 4 servings.

Loved this spot. It's quiet, small calm spot. The staff is friendly and doesn't bother you. The fried chicken really is the star. It's made to order, so you will wait about 20 mins for it. WORTH THE WAIT. It's juicy, crunchy, delicious, not overwhelming amount of sauce. That paired with soju is a fun night for rambling. Hahaha. I'll be back very soon.

I've heard some good things about this place, so it's been on my bucket list of places to go while I'm Flushing. It's a bit of a whole in the wall place, but they make great chicken. Dropped by and ordered the wings. The sauce was a bit strong, but the wings were fantastic. Fresh, made to order, and juicy. I believe I tried the sweet and spicy sauce. It tasted like a general tso sauce. I didn't like the sauce that much. I'm interested to try some of the other options on the menu. They look to have an old style chicken that looks interesting. I may also try a different flavor next time.

A restaurant that sells old-fashioned style korean fried chicken. It's a small hole in the wall, and quite unassuming. It's located right off northern near the Broadway Lirr and has maybe 5 -7 tables. They sell wings, whole chickens and a variety of fried foods. I've only ever had their take out and delivery, but both times it's been fantastic!

Hole in the wall KFC? Cheaper than your typical chain fried chicken for a banging flavor. Pretty sure the two sauce option for 24 pieces ended up being a whole chicken including some parts de-boned. The honey bbq and spicy flavor was delicious, curious to try their soy based next time. Service is once you order, it's made fresh so it's worth the wait! Grab a beer on tap or a bottle of soju to enjoy with some friends.

Korean fried chicken is so good I love the traditional fried chicken cus it's just fried and I love that they cut it for you so it's a little easier to eat. There are dry parts cus it's cus there are drier parts to a chicken... Love how light and crispy it was Didn't eat it until a few hours later but still so good. When you take it home you can put it in the air fryer for a bit and it's perfect Will def have to eat it fresh next time cus it's always better fresh but still good even when you eat it hours later I wanted to try the jokbal but it wasn't ready Place seems so busy but it's cus it's good Korean fried chicken!

We originally chose this place because I was seriously craving jokbal, but unfortunately, they were out. We ended up ordering their half soy chicken and half bbq chicken. Seriously, SO much chicken for the price. The soy chicken was our favorite of the two. The bbq chicken was too saucy for us, and I don't know why I was so surprised that it tasted like actual bbq sauce LOL. Overall, solid KFC with generous portions.

Been to mad for chicken, pelicana, Sodam...just all the Korean restaurants and their style of fried chicken. Say goodbye to all of them because THIS is THE spot for fried chicken. My husband and I both agree that this has become our favorite fried chicken spot. It's under a bridge and from the outside, the restaurant doesn't look that appealing....but all that changes once you try their stuff. We have been trying so hard to get their Jokbal but every time we plan on getting some, they're sold out. ;( I'm sure it won't disappoint. They also sell some fried apps and tteokbokki--the tteokbokki is a hit or miss but it always compliments well with fried chicken.

I love this place!! It's our second time here, and is better than ever. My husband and I got one order of sweet & spicy chicken to eat there, and one to take home with us. It was out of this world!!! Their prices are great, (except the draft beer was $7, which seemed a bit high to me...that's what I would expect to pay at a fancier place). We are currently driving home and just talking about how amazing this chicken is. Try it!

Update: review of the mayo sauce I am officially OBSESSED with the mayo sauce!! Since my first review I have been back and ordered the half fried/ half sweet spicy with a side of mayo sauce (with extra onion this time). The mayo sauce is great on their fried chicken (still kinda dry) but Ive used it on some leftover rotisserie chicken as well and it was soooo good. Definitely one of my favorite sauces of all time and will have me coming back.

A few years ago I wandered around looking for an authentic Korean fried chicken spot (didn't use Yelp at the time) and wound up at a place that was like a hole in the wall. Fast forward to now and I had another hankering for KFC and used Yelp to find this place. Driving in the area, it looked oddly familiar and wouldn't you know it, it was the same place! It was delicious then and just as delicious now. We ordered the half and half (sweet spicy/honey bbq) and tried to order the old fashioned chicken and the lady taking the order looked horrified and told us it was too much. Good thing we listened since there were 20 pieces in an order! And they were big pieces too (pretty sure it was a whole chicken since it wasn't just wings and drums). Everyone has their favorite KFC spot, so I just say give this place a shot and judge it for yourself. Price, quality, and value can't be beat!

This place has been on my radar and my cousin actually suggested we get takeout here so it worked out! We ordered the half fried chicken and half soy sauce chicken. The chicken tasted really light and not oily, which was great. It felt like a healthier... fried chicken. I preferred the soy sauce flavor and am very eager to try the glazed one! I didn't try the rainbow roll but I had some of the hwe bap. It was okay. The raw fish was mediocre. I would come here for the chicken again but pass on the sushi.

After watching a two part documentary on Netflix called "Korean Pork belly Rhapsody" that discusses pork prominence in Korea, well actually more than just pork belly they showed many other cuts and preparations with Jokbal (Pig trotters) being one of the featured dishes. Searching on Yelp my friend and I found Yental Tongdak have a platter (small and large) so we could satisfy our porky cravings. The small platter was a home run with delicious slices of pork and the bones included as well - the meat, cartilage and skin all prepared deliciously well. It comes with sides of jalapeno and garlic, and a duo of dipping sauces. Highly recommend! Of course we had to try the chicken as well so we ordered the 8 piece wings which were expertly done with crispy skin and juicy meat. These were so good. Can't wait to try more, but its easy to see that the preparation and care they put into their chicken blows most other KFC spots out of the water. The small place is mainly takeout and delivery with some tables in the back. They also do sushi (Their website is actually https://chickenandsushi.com/). We called our order in ahead of time and it took 20 min. Staff was friendly. This is my new KFC takeout spot and when the mood hits for Jokbal I will be back for sure!

A KFC joint with over 4 stars? How could it be? I wouldn't call myself KFC expert, but I've tried a lot of the places around Queens and the New England area. Yetnal was definitely solid. The sweet and spicy had a bit milder than I expected given the Yelp reviews saying it's super hot, but I did like the balance and perfect crispiness. The $24 box that's on DoorDash is huge and easy to share with 3 or 4 people. We were less impressed by the spicy rice cakes. The dish was hotter than the chicken, so I'll give it that, but the amount for the money was meh. I liked the hard boiled egg that was included. It was just a bit too soupy. I would skip next time.

My wife and I were in the mood for some KFC and wanted to try a new place. We asked around and were told to check out this hole in the wall just off Northern Blvd on 162nd up the block from Pelicana. We must have driven by Yetnal Tongdak a million times over the years but never step foot inside. I got an order of original fried chicken and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the chicken was. There must have been like 20 small pieces of chicken in the little box I took home. The chicken was very crunchy on the outside and perfect on the inside. I had requested soy garlic and spicy sauce on the side. The chicken had a nice little bite to it, which we loved. It wasn't overly spicy but just right. I ordered two orders of fries, which was a mistake on my part being a rookie. The fries were delicious and very abundant! We ate our faces off and were so full that we didn't even attempt to eat the 2nd order of fries. While waiting for my order noticed that there were a lot of customers there ordering the marinated pigs feet a.k.a trotters. They looked delicious and will try it on my next visit. I would highly recommend this hidden gem in Auburndale.

I ordered jokbal (pigs' feet) for take out. I ordered the medium size but I was surprised at how generous the portion was! The jokbal was delicious and I can't wait to come back for more!

One and done. Ordered through DoorDash for the Super Bowl because I was thinking the wait for other places would be a lot longer. I was happy the chicken was still warm when it got to me however I was not impressed with the quality of the meat. The chicken was cooked inconsistently, some were dry while others were tolerable. I was also expecting a crunch factor which they did not have and I ordered three different flavors! Sticking with Mad for Chicken for good next time!

Fresh, make sure to order 20 minutes before they cook it on the spot very good authentic korean chicken

Best Korean fried chicken in the area, hands down. I got the #4, sweet spicy & soy sauce chicken. The chicken was super crispy and flavorful. Will definitely return!

Service is great We had Fried Chicken Gizzard, Pig's Trotter Platter (Jokbal), Fried Chicken and the Sweet and Spicy Chicken. Wasn't a huge fan of the Jokbal but the definitely recommend the fried chicken gizzards and their chicken. They were very crispy. and very flavorful.

I've found my new favorite Korean fried chicken spot. Wife's birthday and felt bad I had to head out to take care of some work for a property. All she asked was to bring home some fried chicken. I was curious to see why this place had great reviews as typically whole fried chicken has a lot of really dry pieces. What made me more nervous was when I ordered, they said 25 minutes. I had to head back to the property to troubleshoot and came back 40 minutes later. The drive home was an hour. I thought crap, cold, greasy, dry chicken... Nope. Not even close. These people are masters. The chicken was still really, REALLY good. My wife was also perplexed and we have decided we are absolutely going to eat here and eat it fresh. If I had to nitpick, I suppose it is that they have Seagrams and not Canada dry? I don't know. It just doesn't make sense how they are this good.

Got takeout of 1/2 regular fried + 1/2 sweet & spicy fried chicken (came with a side of pickled radish), $23. Breast pieces were way over fried-- they were super dry and barely edible. Drumstick & wings were perfectly fried, but it's hard to over fry dark meat. Wasn't a fan of of the sweet & spicy sauce. Tons of raw garlic with a super sweet and sticky sauce. Definitely different from the sauce you get at Mad for Chicken. Glad I tried it but overall disappointed with the food here.

Three words: KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN Yetnal Tondak is a solid spot to get your fill of korean fried chicken. The skin is super crispy but the meat inside is juicy and soft. I got their half/half combo ($23) and I especially enjoyed their sweet & spicy flavor. They definitely don't skimp on the garlic flavor here!

Yetnal Tongdak is a hidden spot for authentic Korean fried chicken in Flushing. Their name is in Korean, didn't know the exact English translation, showing "BongEe Chicken" on google map. We had Half & Half chicken ($23) and chicken gizzard stir fry ($15). The portion with reasonable price was enough to feed 4 people. The food was amazingly delicious and served fresh. The Half & half chicken was sweet & spicy + Soy garlic or honey BBQ, super juicy inside and addictive. The layer was fried partially crispy and partially wet with tasty sauce. There are 2 options for chicken gizzard, fried and stir fry on menu. We ordered stir fry to prevent it from being too greasy in the end and the gizzard was cooked perfectly with onion and pepper. When we picked up the order, we saw an order with Jokbal which is sliced pork feet, looked so finger-licking. Hence, we decided to visit again next week for Jokbal.

I tried most of stuff on the menu. Nothing I can tell you is not good. Only thing could remind is don't live too close, otherwise you will like to go everyday.

Ordered pork belly from the place, they were decent. Would definitely come back and maybe try the wings as well next time!

This place has a very mom and pop homey vibe to it and it fits it perfectly. You might miss it since it's a bit hard to spot but it's a great spot once you enter. The food is great and you get fantastic value for the amount you get. Most of the flavors were good but I liked the soy garlic. Probably won't get any better value Korean fried chicken nearby. Glad me and my friends decided to try it!

Pleasantly surprised by this gem. Even my Korean parents said it was good, and that's saying something! Not salty or overly sweet. Crispy and authentic old school Korean style fried chicken.

Their regular fried chicken and spicy chicken tasted fabulous! Highly recommend it if you want to taste what actual chicken tastes like in Korea.

Super unassuming hole in the wall spot, with super delicious Korean fried chicken, my favorite kind of spot. Passing by here time and time again finally decided to pull the trigger and order from here while I was in the area. Ordered the half and half soy garlic and sweet and spicy, and was absolutely amazed. The top option is definitely the soy garlic.... It's crunchy, the right amount of sweet and salty, topped with sesame, it truely makes for one of the best Korean fried chicken experiences around. The sweet and spicy though good and packed with heaps and heaps of garlic, does contain a little bit too much sauce and does become overwhelming eventually. Really glad I found this spot as it's truely a gem in the rough. I will defintely be back to try all the menu items in the near future

I've never had better Korean fried chicken... or any fried chicken. Fall off the bone juicy and tender. Perfectly fried. You have to eat this right away!!! It will ruin every other Korean fried chicken for you. Sorry not sorry.

Been here a few times and really love their yangyeom (spicy sauce) and usually order the whole chicken. Sometimes we'll buy the extra sauce and use through the week for other foods. The white pieces are still great and not dry. Kimari was a nice pairing as well!

Visited from California and ate here 3 times in a row. AMAZING CHICKEN.

Super dry and over cooked Told them not to cook too much but Chicken was really dark and yes very dry Is it because they r using old oil??

Best Korean fried chicken wing part. What more can I say? Their fried gizzard is pretty good too.

best old school korean fried chicken in town. my grandma says it reminds her of her days as a youth in korea.

Fried chicken is the best! By far my favorite Korean fried chicken in Queens. Full of flavor, just the right amount of crunch. Brings back good childhood memories eating good fried chicken fried hard. Fried Chicken gizzard are fire too! Love the food, people are friendly! Hole in the wall, one of my favorites!

One of my favorite Korean Fried chicken places! I got the soy garlic wings and they were delicious. It tasted super fresh, was crunchy, and flavorful. The prices were also reasonable. My friend has the BBQ chicken which was also very delicious. Will definitely come back here again.

I have passed by Yetnal Tongdak on many occasions and I can't believe I have been missing out on some amazing Korean fried chicken! Yetnal Tongdak is practically a hole-in-the-wall near Northern Boulevard by the LIRR stop at 162nd St and though it is easily visible, it is competing with nearby other Korean fried chicken places like Mad For Chicken, BBQ Chicken, and Pelicana. However, despite the competition, I can firmly say that Yetnal Tongdak easily has my favorite Korean fried chicken now. I tried the Glazed (Sweet & Spicy) and Honey BBQ half & half chicken combo, which came out to $23 before taxes. The first thing I noticed about the fried chicken was how the sauce was glistening on the chicken skin. Just looking at it made you salivate and the strong fried chicken smell only makes you drool even more. With sesame seeds sprinkled on top, the chicken looks delectable and almost candy-like. Unlike your typical fried chicken, Yetnal Tongdak seems to fry every piece of chicken, whether it is your typical wing or a smaller section chopped from the whole breast. Seeing all of the different pieces makes me happy that Yetnal Tongdak is not leaving anything to waste. Overall, both sauces were good, though I preferred the Sweet & Spicy, as it had a bit more flavor and the slight kick was perfect in complimenting the savoriness and juiciness of the fried chicken. The Honey BBQ was nice to have in between pieces of the Sweet & Spicy though to make sure the heat doesn't linger on your tongue. If you're not a big fan of spice, Yetnal Tongdak's Sweet & Spicy packs a bit of heat, but not to the point where it is unbearable as a cold drink should suffice in calming your taste buds. Regardless, I have to say Yetnal Tongdak does such a fantastic job as the sauce is coated all over the chicken, so that every single bite is full of flavor. Additionally, whether the chicken was white or dark meat, every single piece was juicy and tender on the inside. Everyone knows that feeling when a piece of fried chicken is too dry and needs to be doused with sauce. Well, the chicken here is succulent and already coated with sauce, so you'll never get that feeling! I also tried a few of the sides, which ended up being the deep fried seaweed rolls with glass noodles inside and the fried vegetables. The seaweed rolls had small bits of pepper inside, so they do have a kick to it and honestly, it seemed spicier than the fried chicken. The rolls were alright, as the sauce provided gives the rolls a bit more flavor, but they do have a good crunch. The fried vegetables were quite enjoyable and reminded me of vegetable tempura, as they were lightly fried on the outside while still juicy on the inside, making for a delightful experience that does not involve too much grease. Yetnal Tongdak may not look appealing on the outside, but their fried chicken definitely is, so if you're craving Korean fried chicken, the place is perfect for takeout. The order was ready in 25 minutes after calling and even after a short car ride, the chicken and sides were still warm and crispy on the outside. No matter what I got, everything was delicious and the experience makes me crave for their fried chicken even now. Next time, I hope to try the soy sauce fried chicken and maybe the jokbal (pig trotter), as the jokbal looked very appetizing when it was being cut.

We ordered 3 different chicken orders for takeout. It was horrible. The chicken was way way over cooked to the point it was incredibly dry and hard. The outside fried skin was equally over cooked and hard to bite. The different flavors were delicious, but we couldn't even finish half of our order because it was so unpleasantly hard and dry to chew the food. I am wondering if it was even fresh to begin with. It seemed almost like it was old chicken that was cooked up for this order, maybe that's why it was so hard and dry.

Best Korean fried chicken hands down. Flavorful, crispy, tender and juicy. My favorite go to is the regular fried chicken and soy garlic flavors.

One of the best Korean fried chicken in queens! Call ahead to order because they do make the batch fresh and crispy. I opted for the regular fried and soy garlic combo and found the chicken extra crispy with a great glaze. They even heated up great the next day in the air fryer! The bonchan daikon radishes that came with the fried chicken were decent and a good way to cleanse the palette between bites. They also got the coolest take out container for fried chicken I've seen!

Chickens are cooked to order and they're cooked to perfection. The service is prompt and friendly. We've been back a few times and our favorites are yetnal tongdak and jockbal.

First time trying this place, we got the soy garlic and sweet and spicy both flavors were good and not dry. Would try the other ones next time.

Decent chicken place. The store itself is clean and bright. The sweet and spicy chicken is reminiscent of General Tso's chicken.

This is my goto Original ( not commercial) korean chicken place. I live in No but I crave this a lot. I love Korean chicken with beer and tried all the place. It has nice enough spice to it . I just love this place. Gotta try!

Used to be my absolute favorite because they served a cut up whole chicken (resulting in both white and dark meat pieces) and the batter was very light and spicy. As of late however, it seems like they overbatter much smaller pieces, some of which are just battered skin and bone. So the whole chicken seems to be a larger quantity than it was before. My honest 2 star review is a result of the disappointment comparing my previous experiences with the recent ones. If you're a batter lover however, this may be right for you!

One of my favorite old school Korean chicken place. Love the combo, half fried and half soy garlic.