Showing posts with label fried chicken. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fried chicken. Show all posts

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Korean Twist - 누나홀닭 NOO NA HOL DAK

With so many Korean infusion restaurants around the world, it had to make their way to Korea. Hongdae, a popular young crowd in Seoul caters to a new take on the Korean infusion menu with a  restaurant, NOO NA HOL DAK, that focuses on all things chicken to come up with a chicken fajita wrap. Marinated chicken and a bed of vegetables made of onions and green peppers are served on a sizzling hot plate with a serving of flat tortillas. The concept is simple, take a piece of chicken, some vegetables and wrap it all up for consumption. 
The chicken is marinated to perfection with a glaze of honey and teriyaki taste. Shared between two, this dish will only set you back about $15 which is definitely worth it for the budgeted price. NOO NA HOL DAK is located from exit 8 of the Hongik University train station on the green line 2. Take a right at the exit and go straight to the second intersection. Make a right and NOO NA HOL DAK will be on your right with open seating up a semi-flight of stairs.

Address: Mapo-gu, Donggyo Dong 164-8
마포구 동교동 164-8


Friday, September 27, 2013

Restaurant Review - Kyochon

Kyochon is one famous Korean chicken joint back in America because it is practically the one branch that made its way to the States. Ironic enough that I have never had Kyochon back in America, but my first time was actually in Seoul, Korea. Catering to both the American and Korean taste buds, Kyonchon is actually one of the better Korean fried chicken chain restaurants in town. The fried chicken served at Kyochon differs from the other restaurants, being mostly there are a limited number of choices. 
Kyochon offers a few more flavors and different types of chicken which makes it that much more amazing of a chain restaurant. For starters, Kyochon is the one of the very few fried chicken restaurants that actually serves chicken strips. Best part is they actually have three different dipping sauces for you which include a honey mustard, sweet and sour and a more traditional BBQ sauce. In addition to this, you can find deep fried chicken that is not too heavily battered embedded in sauce. With a handful of different sauces to choose from, eating at Kyochon is difficult with a few people only because there is so much to choose from. Nonetheless, it is a spot that I will visit back home. Unfortunately for me, the prices just won't be the same because everything is cheaper in Korea.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Restaurant Review - Chir Chir Chicken 치르치르치킨

Chir Chir Chicken 치르치르치킨 is a Korean fusion chicken spot that is dispersed across Seoul. The restaurant offers something new to chicken lovers that break from the traditional Korean norm of chicken and beer. Chir Chir Chicken not only has amazing boneless chicken, but they top it with sliced almonds, Korean rice cakes and an amazing sauce of course. There are also chunks of fried sweet potato which is a Korean staple and nonetheless, a good combo as well. This Korean fusion breaks away from using potatoes and fries, but it is still nom-alicious. 
In addition to their popular saucy boneless chickens, they also offer fried chicken that is paired with a simple salad. Basic, but over the top for someone who loves chicken, but can't splurge on the extra calories. A bed of fresh salad always does the trick! It may make you feel less guilty about the extra calories from the amazing sauce, but be careful of the dressing. Because it is so delicious, you may consume a lot more than you plan to. 

Touching on the topic of chicken and beer. Chir Chir chicken definitely offers beer with their menu options because it is the most popular thing, but they offer something that many chicken places do not and that is American alcoholic beverages. Served in pitcher sizes, their refreshing drinks makes any chicken explosive. 

Being that Chir Chir Chicken 치르치르치킨 is extremely popular for those who are drinkers, there are a few locations across Seoul, including two in the Hongdae area down the alley of fun. 

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Restaurant Review - 한추 (Hanchu Fried Chicken)

한추 is one of the most famous restaurants, not for it's amazing interior or service, but for their fried chicken. Labeled as the best fried chicken in Seoul, there have been quite the number of foreign and local bloggers that praise the fried chicken at 한추 in Apgujeong between the Sinsa and Apgujeong station. The reason why 한추's chicken is so special is because they use a particular marinate before actually throwing the chicken down to cook.

With a simple breading that is a full blast of flavor, the chicken is then deep fried and served as is or with a special sweet and spicy 양념 sauce. With a plate of chicken for roughly $17, it is enough to feed two or three, depending on the stomach. Although the chicken is praised to be the best thing on the menu, and the best in Seoul, this is dubious. It's gone both ways, but it is worth making a trip to try the "best" and judge it yourself. 

One thing on the menu that is a definite must order is their stuffed chilly peppers. Stuffed with meat, battered, and deep fried. It is a hit and a no brainer with many. For the most part, many visitors praise the stuffed green peppers more than their famous chicken which does go to say a lot. 
한추 has been around for a while and is a well-established restaurant in Korea.

One weird eat if you're courageous enough to try is the chicken butt. Yes, chicken butt. It may sound to be horrible, but it really isn't as bad as you think it is. It is just a different part of the chicken's body, a delicacy in Korea and many Asian countries.

For that reason, the interior caters to the loud and young generation that is looking for good food and beer of course. Chicken in Korea is almost always paired with beer. Because of this, you can find a young crowd consuming the goods at 한추 and enjoying a good time. This dinky-looking place is probably not the best place to go to for a date, but it is the best place to go with a group of friends. 

The top three items on the menu, one of the most basic menus of restaurants is the Original fried chicken, fried chicken with spicy sauce, and the green peppers. They have a very basic English translation which is enough to interpret the menu. Because it is a young, drinking place, a side of chips and radish is served with your order. 

Located in Apgujeong parallel to the Garosu-gil shopping area, there are a few ways (and quite a walk) to get to 한추. Keep in mind the restaurant opens late hours from 5PM to 3AM, catering to the young crowd of drinking. 
Address: Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Sinsa-dong 549-9
서울 강남구 신사동 649-9
Phone Number 02-3446-5778


Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Restaurant Review - Frypan


Frypan is one of the best Korean food chains in Korea. Whipping up all things fried (fried chicken tenders mostly), Frypan is known for their variety of sauces that you can dunk your chicken in. It is recommended to order the fried chicken over a bed of freshly fried skinned potatoes.

One of my ultimate favorite of Frypan sauces is the original and country. It is the one must visit chicken spot in Korea. With chains all around Seoul, it is definitely a tourist's favorite.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Street Food Yum - Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is a popular eat in Korea, particularly bonchon, but there are a few areas that you can find regular fried chicken without all of the crazy flavors and different sauces. The best part about these locations is it being in the street where service is quick, food is fresh, and price is low. 

This bucket of salted boneless fried chicken found in the streets of Hongdae was only for the price of five bucks. The best part is, the stand is open late hours for those who are craving something to eat after a night of partying. This cheap eat can be shared between a group of friends or hogged up for one. Regardless of what the intentions are, the purpose of a street food yum to fill a stomach of craving is fulfilled.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Restaurant Review - Hotsun

One of the popular chicken and beer chains in Korea is Hotsun. On average, a chicken dish is the price of $17, which can be split between two. Although the chicken is filling, the only carbs in Hotsun is their porridge and bologna pasta. Be ready to fill off of chicken because there is no rice, this is a place strictly for drinking and chicken. 

It is best to go with a gang of friends to Hotsun and enjoy chicken and beer over chatting. Go for the double layer pitcher of beer, just $13 for a 3000 cc of draft. In addition to chicken and beer, Hotsun serves the sides of pickles, sour radish, and finger chips. It is extremely popular in Korea to have chips when drinking beer, but the pickles and sour radish compliment the chicken. Eating sour things before your meal makes it more appetizing and delicious, not that it isn't already.

Fried boneless chicken drowned in a sweet and sour sauce is a must when it comes to Korean fried chicken. Hotsun has one of the best boneless chicken that I had since I've been to Korea. Be sure to stop by and try out this dish along with some beer, it is a spot for conversation and friend bonding so do not expect a fancy place to have dinner. 

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Restaurant Review - Thunder Chicken

Thunder Chicken, one of the local spots in Guui Dong has one of the lowest priced chicken that I have had in Korea. The best part about it is the chicken is freshly fried when ordered and dunked in a bucket of sauce. My ultimate favorite that I order almost everywhere is 양념 치킨 (Yang Nyum Chicken). Prices for a plate of chicken average at $9, definitely beats any chain that serves it for $15 a plate. The best part is being able to enjoy it with friends over a 3000 cc pitcher of beer, the Korean way. 

Be sure to stop by the next time you're in town on this street. Straight from exit 2 on Guui Station (line 2). Make a left at the second light which is the first big intersection and go straight for about four blocks. Thunder Chicken will be on your right.