NEW Korean Fried Chicken Places In Singapore You Must Try
If we were to write down a list of things the Koreans do well in, fried chicken would certainly rank high in the top 5. There’s just something about the addictive marinade and seasoning that keep our taste buds going back for more.
Nothing beats the feeling of sinking your teeth into piping hot chicken while the aroma lingers in the air. And as we all know, in order to achieve meat perfection, it has to be tender and moist on the inside, but stay completely crisp on the outside.
Fortunately for poultry lovers, our local food scene has seen an influx of Korean fried chicken chains in the recent years. Don’t fight that insatiable craving anymore, here are some new Korean fried chicken places you need to check out this weekend with your family and friends!
1. Jinjja Chicken
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Taking the Korean street food culture to Singapore, Jinjja Chicken is a fast food-style eatery that serves up popular flavours like Soy Garlic and Yangnyeom. Diners can also choose to top up on sauces like tteokbokki cream or cheese sauce at just a dollar more.
Jinjja Chicken takes pride in the quality of its ingredients, using chicken from the best suppliers to ensure the freshness and juiciness of the meat.
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Besides fried chicken, this joint also includes things like Jjajangmyeon, Seafood Jjamppong, and even the all-time-favourite Bingsu in its menu!
Where:
249 Victoria Street
Singapore 188034
Opening Hours:
Sun - Thu: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
Fri - Sat: 11:00AM - 11:30PM
2. Chicken Clinic
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Fried chicken presented on surgical equipments? Fortunately, this setup looks a lot more appetising than it sounds. This hospital-themed restaurant in Upper Thomson is probably the most eye-catching on the list.
The food is served on metal trays, complete with medical tweezers customers can use to pick up the chicken chunks. For people who prefer to have more fire in their food, they can choose to get syringes filled with spicy sauce that range from levels 1-3!
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One of the restaurant’s signature items is the Chicken Nanban, a beautiful tray of tender chicken pieces covered in jalapenos and spicy soy sauce. Another recommended dish is the Seasoned Spicy Chicken, which includes delectable meat doused in Korean-style chili dressing.
Where:
Thomson V Two, #01-13
11 Sin Ming Road
Singapore 575629
Opening Hours:
Mon: 3pm – 9.30pm
Tue - Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
3. Twins Korean Restaurant
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Opened by a pair of Korean twins, this casual joint produces chicken so delicious, one of their fans include famous actress Jiwon Kim.
Their best-selling dish is the Soy & Garlic Chicken, which is a platter of wings marinated in a secret sauce created by the twin chefs. Bringing a perfect balance of savoury and sweet, the sauce is tasty without overpowering the succulence of the chicken.
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Other flavours include Onion, Cheese, and Yangnyum Sweet & Spicy. But the other must-try item has to be the Spicy Dakgangjung, a sumptuous plate of tender chicken chunks coated in fiery chili sauce.
Where:
7 Craig Road
Singapore 089667
Opening Hours:
Mon – Sat: 11am – 3:00pm, 5:00pm – 12am
Sun: 5pm – 12am
4. OPPA Chicken
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Diners will be spoilt for choice with the variety of chicken seasonings available in Oppa. The classic favourites are Honey Garlic, Soy Garlic, and Tangy Onion, while the ones in the fiery range are Yangnyum and Flaming Yangnyum.
One good thing about this eatery is that customers get to choose their portion sizes, from 3 pieces at $12.90 to 9 pieces at $36.90 – great for smaller groups or fickle-minded people!
The wide assortment of food goes beyond their chicken mains. Besides the usual fries, you can choose to have seaweed fries, sweet potato fries, crispy squid, or onion rings as side dishes.
Where:
274 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058823
Opening Hours:
Mon – Sat: 11am – 4pm, 5pm – 10pm
Closed on Sundays
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