Zan
135 Alexander Ave, Lake Grove, NY, 11755
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135 Alexander Ave
Lake Grove, NY, 11755 - Phone (631) 979-8770
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Maki Y.
3.5 stars I'm not sure if Seoul Chicken is good for the soul, but it is pretty good for the stomach! As we walked in and weren't sure what to do, the bartender/server/hostess/busser (seriously, she impressively handled everything on her own!) told us to sit anywhere. We quickly looked through the cutely decorated single page menu and decided on our order. The Snacks were $7-8. We ordered: 1. Kimchi Fries: I have no idea what kimchi had anything to do with these fries. It came with a miso aioli, and the fries were just covered in savory chili spices (togarashi). Don't get me wrong--the fries were crispy and finger-lickin' good and just fine without the miso aioli--but it was misleading. 2. Cucumber Salad: The cucumber salad included large, long strips of crunchy cucumbers that were dressed in a very mild ranch sauce. The whole thing was pretty large for a snack portion. The mint and cilantro, plus the cold cucumbers, definitely helped balance out the spicier chicken. Which brings me to the meat. We were able to choose from wings, boneless thighs, boneless chicken strips, and shrimp in half pound or one pound portions. We opted for a pound of boneless chicken strips; each half pound came with a sauce of our choosing, so we chose 'gochujang buffalo' and 'Szechuan peppercorn and sea salt'. The former was definitely the winner, as it was balanced well and had a great amount of spice and addictive quality usually associated with buffalo chicken. The peppercorn and sea salt one was a dry rub, and it was more salty than spicy. Those chicken pieces were also much drier. Much water was consumed. Likelihood of another visit: Service was uneven because there was literally only one person handling the front of house. BUT, I'd be willing to go back to try that gochujang buffalo and maybe the sriracha honey at some point.
(4)Sarah B.
Screw this place. Seriously. Went out of my way for this... In town for two days dying to try it out and they are CLOSED when they should be open??? Went twice, NO DICE. Later for this place. Sincerely, Pissed off
(1)Lisa Y.
Place was closed when we came by yesterday night at 8 pm. Why?! One star because everywhere on their website, yelp, google states this place is open daily during the evenings. I guess I should have called prior to make sure; I called standing in front of their closed restaurant to see if they left a voicemail why they aren't open, their voicemail isn't even set up! To be fair, I will update this review once I try their food.
(1)Christina C.
Solid fried chicken, service was pretty solid--fast and pretty observant to refill our water glasses and ask if the food was ok. ATE: KIMCHI FRIES, 1/2 LB OF BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS, 1/2 BONELESS CHICKEN STRIPS, (My friend also ordered a KILLA BEES cocktail that I had a sip of) Kimchi Fries: Salt bomb alert! I can usually take a bit of saltiness, but this was super salty. Even my friend agreed. It has a bit of a kick to it, and not a giant amount of spiciness. (I also don't enjoy too-spicy foods, so I'd like to say my palate is very general in terms of spicy factors) I was expecting actual kimchi on it, but nope, just some seasoning and chili flakes. It's essentially like fries with (too much) seasoning on it, for my taste. I must've drank like 5 glasses of water just to make sure I didn't swell up from the sodium. eek. Chicken Thighs w/ Sriracha + Honey Sauce: I LOOOOVED this sauce, it was really good, not too spicy, though I was left wondering why the meat itself was so salty? The chicken was decent quality, not the best, I'd say, but also not the worst. The sauce made up for a lot of it, I think. A perfect mix of spicy, tinged with sweet. Chicken Strips w/ Gochujang Buffalo Sauce: This sauce was also pretty solid, though not my favorite. It tasted like someone straight up slathered on gochujang sauce straight from those plastic tubs into a bowl, squirted some Frank's Red Hot Buffalo, and then mixed it into a slightly sticky-mostly-watery consistency before just tossing the chicken in. Again the meat was salted on the inside too....???? Killa Bees Cocktail: (full disclosure, I only had a sip) Pretty solid, slightly stiff cocktail. Good if you want that sweet-spicy mix, in liquid-alcohol form. Also cute class with cute chili garnish. :)
(3)Mimi T.
I cam here for a friend's birthday and was a little skeptical as after seeing the menu I thought it was going to be super spicy chicken (I'm not a huge spicy fan), but I was pleasantly surprised. I really really enjoyed the chicken. We had the kimchi fries (SO GOOD), some fried cauliflower (also very good) and an assortment of wings and shrimp. Now I'm not a korean fried chicken connoisseur, I've only had Bonchon and that was ages ago, but I thought it was pretty damn good. I really enjoyed the salt and pepper as well as the fish sauce and garlic. Oh my goodness. Their cocktails were pretty awesome too. I think I had a killa bee? With tequila and yuzu and it was dangerous. I mean you can't taste the tequila and love yuzu so it was a little too easy to drink, which is bad when you're a lightweight like I am. Ahaha Staff were super sweet and the chef even let me bring in a homemade birthday cake, for the birthday dude. I had forgotten to mention that I'm deathly allergic to peanuts, so when I asked the waitress, she was super accommodating, even going so far as to confirm with the chef what kind of oil they used and reassuring me that I had nothing to worry about. And this was when the bar was packed and she was rushing around getting dishes and drinks to other patrons as well as bussing dirty dishes back to the kitchen. The atmosphere is casual and fun and the place is pretty spacious. Price wise, I thought it wasn't bad at all and will hopefully be back to try their other dishes. The palm sugar and kalamansi looks very intriguing as does the sriracha honey. Also, I love the name. I mean who doesn't want to try some seoul chicken? Until next time Seoul Chicken!
(4)Ina L.
Korean fried chicken is an art. It requires time and skill to perfect. Seoul Chicken has yet to do so. I wanted, so badly, for Seoul Chicken's chicken to be delicious, but it was so lacking compared to all the other Korean fried chicken I've had over the years in various locations including BonChon, KyoChon, Mad for Chicken, BarKogi, Turntable, Boka, Barn Joo, Hell's Chicken, just to name a few in Manhattan alone. They recently opened in a great location in the Lower East Side. My friends and I went promptly at 6PM on a weeknight, and there were slowly starting to seat patrons. The entire restaurant runs on a blue and red color scheme, paying homage to the Korean flag. Their 'Seoul Chicken' logo is also based on the Korean flag, with its running stripes. I didn't get a sports bar feel from the restaurant, but they do have a smaller ~30 to 40 inch television monitor in the center of the bar seating area. And the bar stools extend outwards towards the other half of the restaurant, which gives the entire space a very chill, relaxed ambiance. We requested table seating, so we got to sit right by the window instead. Our waitress tended to us immediately. She was very sweet and recommended a few starters, sides, and fried chicken flavors. We ordered the Kimchi fries, Soul rice salad, Palm Sugar & Kalamansi flavor chicken, Fish sauce & Garlic flavor chicken, and Sriracha & Honey flavor chicken. The fries were on the soggy side, only fried once. And to our dismay, it did not come with any Kimchi. Instead, they tasted more like Cajun fries, with a little bit of red pepper powder, cayenne pepper, maybe even cumin. The only good thing about our meal was the Soul rice salad, which is just their fancy way of rephrasing 'fried rice'. It consists of broken white rice, lightly sautéed with red pepper powder, red onions, basil leaves, and shredded green onions. It's flavorful, a teensy bit spicy, and highly seasoned, and recommended to those with bolder taste palates. The fried chicken comes double fried, insists Seoul Chicken, and it probably is. I don't doubt that. But the flavor doesn't go pass the chicken skin. Whether it's the white meat or dark meat, or the leg or the wing, or the Kalamansi flavor or the Sriracha flavor, the meat is flavorless. And, my friends and I could not differentiate one flavor from the other. How ridiculous is it that my friends and I, all Asians might I add, could not tell the difference between the Fish Sauce & Garlic and Sriracha & Honey? (For those of you who may not be familiar to actual Korean fried chicken... Please please please go try it out at any other Korean fried chicken establishment scattered throughout Manhattan. You'll understand what I mean when I say that the chicken at Seoul Chicken is flavorless.) And no Happy Hour? Come on, Seoul Chicken.
(2)Nicole S.
I loved this place ! The chicken is fresh and well seasoned! I got the buffalo chicken strips and fried grits. The service was impeccable and fast. Highly recommend if you are a chicken wing lover !
(5)Jon S.
The best parts of Seoul Kitchen came at the very beginning of my visit, while waiting for my friends and fellow dinners to have. Instead of just awkwardly occupying the lone full seat at the long bar (the room is weirdly low on table), I ordered some crispy grits and a draft beer. Both were excellent. Crispy grits made one of my favorite side dishes into something dippable and easily sharebale. It represented the sense of fun and successful experimentation I was hoping would continue after everyone showed and it was time to eat pounds of wings. Instead the sauces, where it was the gochujang or the habanero kimchi, were disappointedly one note and occasionally hard to tell apart. The sole exception was the fish sauce and garlic, the one time I felt that I wasn't eating something designed by the same committee responsible for the myriad flavors of the Buffalo Wild Wings chain. It's too bad, but the chicken wing game is pretty intense in the City. This doesn't rise above to the top of the cage.
(3)Shijia C.
I came in on a Saturday night craving for some fried chicken. This place has been bookmarked by me but as I was planing to to sweet chick that night but the wait was more than 1 and a half hours wait I decided to come here instead. And it was indeed a good choice! There were no wait when we went in. The seatings in the restaurant consist of high tables and chairs at most. We got seated on one of the high tables against the wall. A bit small but who cares, we are here more for the food. For the two of us we ordered the following. 18 wings with 2 flavors - Seoul dry spice (house, must get!, and szechuan peppercorn salt) both very good!!! I want to try everything actually. A Staff were super friendly and welcoming too. We had a great time and will def come back to try other things! Appetizers we got the soul salad fried rice + the fried cauliflower - both very outstanding. Def thumbs up! Then for drinks we both got the coconut drink that comes with the coconut shell with some sort of liquor in it. . I think it might be bourbon or whiskey. A bit strong for me but I'm sure you will like it. We had more than enough to it everything was super yummy! Will def come back again to try other things. Cheap too! Reasonable price. It was about 60 I think for two or less. Wings were $20 for 18 wings Service was good too. The staff were very caring and friendly. Really like this place.
(5)Derek A.
Again, would give 3.5 stars if I could. Kimchi pickle plate was amazing! Staff very very friendly. Boneless wings were just ok. Siracha and honey were nice, but the salt and pepper were drier than I would have liked. Would try again for the actual wings and to get involved with the different flavours.
(3)Mike C.
This place fries up some really excellent food, with snacks and sides even better than the wings, which are the main event. It's a cool, lively spot that fits in well in this area on Clinton Street. The temperature, however, was far from cool. Aside from a fan near the entrance, it was super hot, which doesn't help when eating pure beige and hot wings. You won't mind that you are sweating though since the food is so good: - Kale & Herb Salad ($6) This was the only healthy item on the menu, and as expected, the only miss. It was ok, but just stick to the fried stuff here. - Kimchi Fries ($6) I expected those Asian style fries that are covered in all kinds of junk, but I failed to see where the kimchi came into play here - they were just plain old fries. However, these plain fries happened to be really excellent. They looked too thick like they might be underdone and potato-y in the center, but I was pleasantly surprised at how impossibly crispy they were. These are a great choice for a snack. - Fried Cauliflower ($7) This was another shockingly good starter. It was pretty oily, but worth it for the once again incredibly crispy exterior. It comes with a few really sizable heads of cauliflower, so you definitely get your money's worth, too. - Soul Rice Salad ($5) This was a strangely named dish that was really just an excellent mound of sticky fried rice. It had a ton of flavor and was actually my favorite of all of the sides. - Gochujang Buffalo Wings ($8 for 6) - Fish Sauce & Garlic Wings ($8 for 6) I'm not especially into wings since I'm lazy with the bones and it's often too much work for not enough meat. I can appreciate some tasty wings though, and these were pretty good. The buffalo were super sweet and sticky as you would expect, while the fish sauce were decent but made me long for Ike's from Pok Pok. The skin on all were nice and crispy, but I would have liked them to be a bit meatier. - Chicken Thighs ($8 for 3) Now this is what I'm talkin' about. These huge boneless pieces of thigh meat were really on point. Described as "southern style" these don't have a choice of sauce like the Wings do, and just come with a dipping sauce on the side. No sauce was needed though, as the piping hot, crispy skin was delicious enough on its own. Definitely make sure to get an order of these. I think we pretty much tried the entire menu except for the half or whole chickens, which is the only item they didn't have yet. The snacks were so good that I would definitely return for some more of them along with a bird once it's available.
(4)Paul W.
WTF? That name? Precious. I love it. Same goes for the food. A good friend and I like to hit BBQ joints, but for some reason he suggested this place on a very cold winter's day. We were the only people in the place at first (arrived like 2:30-ish) and had wings and a coconut drink. I mean, a coconut, with the top cut open, and a straw put in. Yum. Winds were spicy and warm, appetizers were Kimchi Fries and something else: both excellent. Waitstaff VERY friendly and accommodating. Good stuff. Hip without pretension = inventive = Seoul Chicken. Come by, eat up. Yummy and not expensive. But get extra napkins: I think you have sauce on your chin... right... there.
(4)Barry G.
Sriracha & Honey Wings (left) and Palm Sugar & Kalamansi (right) amazing... love the environment, love the price point even more.
(5)Denzyl A.
Love this spot!!! Very chill atmosphere, yet can still be very fun once you had a fee drinks (but what can't be fun after a few?) The staff is very helpful and easy to talk to. Our waitress was very welcoming and was there to recommend and describe everything the menu had to offer. I first went with the kimchi fries and the siracha and honey wings. I can understand why people are a bit perplexed by the kimchi fries because it isn't topped with your traditional kimchi, but nevertheless they are delicious. The siracha and honey wings were AMAZING!!! Not spicy at all so don't get freaked out by the name, but the flavor was definitely on point. After being completely satisfied with those wings I had to try the fish sauce and garlic wings as well. While it was also delicious, siracha and honey took the belt tonight. Best drink to get is obviously the delicious drink served in a young coconut. Don't be afraid to ask for the coconut to be cut in half after you're done drinking so that you can enjoy the meat of the coconut as well. Get out the house and take part in this creative and well done new chicken spot!
(5)Elaine L.
First time I tried to come here they were closed on a saturday afternoon around 1 even though the lights were on as was the projector screen. Was told that they open at 4 on saturdays and that they open earlier on sundays. No explanation why. The layout is slightly awkward. With the u-shaped counter seating along the walls with plastic stools and bar seating the only other place to sit is two short tables by the window that is slightly blocked by the counter seats. They could have easily fit two more tables in this space. As a dedicated chicken place I wasnt sure what I wanted to order here. They are mostly just wings with various sauces or you can order a whole/half bird. Gochujang buffalo and seoul dry spice are the two sauces I tried. The dry spice wings had a fishy aroma which I believe consists of old bay, chili, garlic powder and pepper and decorated with slivers of scallion which may or may not have been brushed with fish sauce. The only part that made these wings better were the lime wedges served alongside it making it taste more like a lemon chicken. The gochujang buffalo wings were very sticky and had a nutty flavor which I thought was peanut sauce at first but is probably sesame oil as sesame seeds were also scattered atop the wings. The size of the wings were decent but you would need to get a few orders to feel full as the only real carb they have here is kimchi fries. The wings were okay but not great. They definitely have some fierce competition with all of the chicken and waffle restos opening in this area. I have yet to try the fish sauce wings and the riblets which are the only other things on the menu that interest me. The young man who served me was extremely nice though not too intrusive but still helpful. Water is served in ball jars. Most of the cocktail menu is hipsterized with funny names like action jackson and killa bees. Fancy drinks are about $10 and up and favor the use of kalamansi juice. If you want a better fatty crew experience I suggest you go to pig and khao across the street. Overall this place is more of a sportsbar disguised as a chicken joint. Come here if you wanna watch the game on plastic stools and a projector screen but if you want some authentic korean wings check out ktown or flushing instead. I wish them luck since no business has survived more than a few months in this spot. I am beginning to think this is a cursed space.
(3)Christina N.
My initial impression of this place was that it's an interesting utilization of space...probably in a least efficient way haha. Though it sets a specific aesthetic tone, I will never be a fan of bar stool seating. It's incredibly uncomfortable, they can never get the counter heights right, table spaces seems to always be smaller, no back rest and just poor circulation for your lower body...especially for short girls like me where my feet don't quite reach the foot rest haha. But anyway...the food. It's great, I love their unique sauces! Some more so than others but I certainly appreciated the range of sauces they offer. Not entirely sure why the kimchi fries are called kimchi fries but they are yummy nonetheless. What I regret most is not ordering a side of rice to go with my wings, noted for next time. Prices are fair, considering the location. Service is very friendly and accommodating, that always makes the experience a bit better! :) I'd recommend this place, not so much as a tourist visiting the city (cause there's so much I'd rather fill my tummy with) but as a local looking to explore new places!
(4)Tawana C.
Wish I could give zero stars! I had an Urban Daddy perk and was really looking forward to eating here. We rolled up and THEY WERE SHUTTERED! NO SIGN, NO UPDATE ON THE SITE OR YELP! #FAIL
(1)E. M.
I went to Seoul Chicken for a tasting. The spot is petite as most places are in Lower East Side. Not ideal for a big group during busy hours. But great for a smaller party. The kimchi fries are amazing. I had about four different wings. I don't like eating wings and other messy food, but these were so good I couldn't stop! The chicken is soul food meets Korean fried chicken. So this will be different from anything you ever had! The owner told me he is installing flat screens and a projection. So this is a good spot to watch a football game this fall. This seems more of a spot for locals, or someone planning on having a few hours in this neighborhood. The staff are very friendly, you may want to become friends with the people that work here. I even got to meet Top Chef Chaz Brown! That guy really knows what hes doing! I'll be back soon to taste more of the menu!!
(4)Abby S.
I love the boneless chicken with siracha and honey- just a little spicy and a lot sweet. Music is mostly rap and sports are always on so mood is very casual and manly. Don't take the space in the middle as a dance floor. Service is fine, sometimes great. I love it, it's my favorite neighborhood spot.
(4)Rebecca J.
Only commenting on the fact that we came all the way down here and they're closed. Hung around just in case from 5-6p. Nothing's online. No signs. To echo another yelper, voicemail wasn't set up. Not cool. Will change review once I actually taste the food which has been highly anticipated.
(1)Donna S.
the wings are hit or miss but mostly were good - but still overpriced + over-rated. especially the sides. hardly a sports bar (unless hipsters actually watch sports...) and if you're ordering take-out, plan way ahead.. the wait was forever.
(3)Keith G.
First time coming here as I know the chef was from the TV show, Top Chef. Pros: the service!! I forgot her name, but she had a shaved haircut, and she was the most chilliest, nicest person! Would definitely come back because of her. The food is on its game. The dips are so tasty! I would come back for real. Cons: The rum coconut drink had a little too much rum in it. Not like it was a bad thing, but maybe add some Malibu or some sort of coconut rum instead or with it.
(5)Brandon C.
I absolutely love Korean fried chicken. Every time I visit a restaurant and see it on the menu, I need to order it. Seoul Chicken definitely knows how to make amazing Korean fried chicken. There are so many flavors you can choose from. This review is based off of eating the Sriracha-Honey flavor. I absolutely loved it, the wings bursted with flavor. They were neither too hot or too sweet, but perfectly in between. The wings were extremely moist as well. The only downside about Seoul Chicken is the portion to cost ratio. The 10 piece is $13, which seems a lot of wings for one person but the wings are terribly small. I really wish they would use bigger wings. Despite the portion to cost ratio, I would still recommend Seoul Chicken for it's food and service. The chicken is bombdotcom. If you go, definitely order the Kimchi Fries, they are out of this world.
(4)Morgan C.
3 stars because this place was more of a party than a restaurant. It was so packed we had to wait to find a place to eat our chicken! 4 stars for food though. We went with Gochujang Buffalo and Peppercorn wings. Peppercorn wings were a bit bland but Gochujang were amazing... was licking every last bit of sauce off my fingers. Would go back at a less crowded time (not 10pm) to try other items on menu because everything looked great!
(3)Megan O.
I went to this restaurant about a week after they opened because my boyfriend was dying to try it. The overall experience was pretty bad, but the food was good. We were told we would be seated in about 15 minutes because it was busy, and that they would get us from outside when our table was ready and they completely forgot about us. We had to wait half an hour because they kept seating other people before us. We ended up taking seats at the bar, which I didn't originally mind, but it got to be annoying. The host was super apologetic for forgetting about us and offered us beers, but they never comped them off of our bill at the end. The bartenders were nice to talk to, but they kept splattering us while they made drinks. They would bang the coconuts right on the bar in front of us while they were opening them, and they seemed a little flustered. It took a bit for us to get food service at the bar, and the rice we ordered never came so we had to ask them to remove it from our bill. I really did like the wings, I wish I could have had a better first experience though.
(2)Apa G.
Let's get ready to rumble!!! In this corner you have the Seoul Survivors. On across from them are the last dragons. Ready set chicken fight! Now that leads me into this review where we like to say #chickenmoufgang loves wings forever. This is simply the new standard of le poulet . Like my mother loves it, your grandmother will love it, my friends, your friends, all the cooks I know go here late night for a fixing. Fashionistas, artist, musicians, gorgeous people, half of which are local patrons and the droves of chicken wing hunters. A must stop if you're downtown. Chef Chaz, Marv, Finn, and company kill it, day in and day out and it's only gotten better since opening a couple months back. Get * duh Wingz (Seoul dry spice, habanero kimchi, palm sugar, ). Go BIG bird if you like but I love love love Thighs here. Crispy, meaty, juicy.. So yes I'm obviously a thigh guy. Get fries, melon lardo, pickle plate and singsing shrimp. Wash it down with delicious drinks by the lovely bartenders. Go there ASAP Rocky and tell Chez Apa sent you. -A Chickenmoufmaster
(4)Tami T.
I'll break this review down by my three criteria points: Decor, Service, and Food 1. Decor -So Seoul Chicken comes prepared with everything a little yuppie like myself loves- Exposed Brick-Check, Mason Jars-Check, Menus that I can draw on- Crayons Not included with purchase (Just a little suggestion Seoul guys) -Ohhh and it seems this place may double as a sports bar occasionally with the large TV and projector- 4/5 2. Service- It did take quite some time to get a menu and water- but hey there was one waitress- The place is new so they can get a pass for that- when she did come around she was pleasant and had a really really cute skirt on lol- 3.5/5 3. SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST!! FOOOOOD!! Nourishment!!- was SOOOOO GOOD!! We had the **Kale & Herb Salad- 5 stars by itself - it was soo yumm and the kale was cleaned well, if you are a kale afficionado you know how important that is- Shout out to whoever washed those GREENS!! oH Yea it was super flavorful in the good way. **SingSing Rock Shrimp- Also really good, in my opinion fried to perfection- I nearly didn't order this because I was kind of expecting tempura texture which I hate, but Im so glad that I got it. It was some sort of soft -fry (thumbs up) **Gochujiang Buffalo Wings- Soooo Good, Medium heat factor which works for me and nothing tasted oily. **Habanero Kimchi Wings- I personally didn't try these but my friend cleared his plate and wished he had room for more. If you like high heat factor go this route All-in-All twas a really good food experience and ohhhh I successfully used my chopsticks!! Win Win!!
(4)Daniel L.
Wow! What an outstanding meal! My friend and I went for lunch this past weekend and there was plenty of seating available. We asked our waiter Jevan (who was excellent!) what he suggested, and he pointed us to the garlic fish sauce wings (that he said were the chef's favorite). All I can say is WOW - these wings were phenomenal!! Seriously some of the most delicious wings I've ever eaten, and I would consider myself a "wing snob." These had a flavor that hits all the spots - it's salty, savory, and is balanced wonderfully with the limes they provide. I'll certainly be getting these again in the future. We also had the kimchi fries (YUM) and the gochujang buffalo wings, which were also great but didn't stand up next to the garlic fish sauce ones to be quite honest. I got the Hitachino beer which was really delicious and complemented the wings wonderfully. I can't wait to stuff my face here again in the future!
(5)Camille C.
Just go with some friends and eat your heart out literally and tell the chef Camille Cares sent you :)
(4)Lisa G.
So disappointing! The gochujang wings tasted nothing like gochujang. There was no play of spicy with touch of sweetness. The peppercorn one was also a let down. Their credit card system was down, so it was cash only. There was one positive about this place... no tax.
(2)Schavonne F.
Food and service were excellent!! Gotta try the John Pohanka (hope I spelled that right)! So good had to have 2! Try the wings with fish garlic sauce. Simple & delicious.
(5)Lehkem R.
I definitely recommend this spot. Newly open and very settle. Kimchi fries are awesome. Bar tender is great. If you're looking to relax and drink and eat great food come here!!
(5)Bárbara A.
Great place w/ awesome vibe. We were quickly seated by our friendly server. I came along with my husband, who loves wings, and I don't, so I had the thigh which was boneless & absolute perfection. I had the sriracha & honey and a side of rice, and even had one thigh left to take home. We also had the kimchi fries which I completely recommend.
(5)Kerry G.
They were painting the basement while serving food the odor night. Apart from the heavy odor that surrounded the main dining area, they had no concerns for the side effects of chemical exposure. It was unbearable. We could hardly stay there. The smell was so thick that it had a nauseating effect.
(1)Cindy C.
More like a 3.5. I liked the gochujang buffalo, sriracha and honey wings. The kimchi fries were also really good. If they don't come seasoned enough, I think it's ok to let them know. When done right, they are pretty amazing. For photos and full review, please visit my blog.
(4)Raven C.
can't say enough about this place. cool ambience, neon signs, good music playing, amazing local artists have work on the walls, and the CHICKEN! also, please, get the cauliflower, it's amazing. i personally love the fish sauce boneless chicken- i think it's a breast. so good and magically super juicy for a breast. sometimes they have this pork appetizer with peanuts and it's to die for. not even sure if it's on the menu but be on the absolute look out for this! i have been here many times and i will continue to go for as long as they will have me! love you seoul chicken!
(5)Mikey H.
Decent venue. Going for cool/trendy, but didn't do it for me Fairly good fried chicken. They have quite a nice variety of sauces. I had the honey and siracha which was nice combo of sweet and spicy.
(3)Brian O.
We stopped in here on a walk around the city because the place looked interesting. Upon stepping inside the smell of bar cleaner was overwhelming. I had to ask the bartender to open the door for fresh air. I should have walked out before we ordered. We had some beer and chicken. I made the mistake of ordering the chicken thighs. My friend asked the waiter if it was cooked properly. It was the fattiest most disgusting food I've ever had. We were both very hungry and ate what was in front of us. Words can not describe how sick I was. My friend forced himself to vomit. I don't have that ability and suffered for the whole time the poison passed through my system. They should be closed down. No NYC food establishment should save money at the cost of the customer. This was the worst meal I've ever had. I'm serious the worst I've ever had in my life.
(1)Alyssa M.
I've never been so satified with chicken wings. They were perfect, my friend & I just kept ordering more (it helped that we were pretty buzzed as well lol) The service was great & also quick. The workers seemed like they really liked their job which Iove in an establishment. It was a cool upbeat place with good vibes. I already can't wait to go back & I was just there last night! Lol. If I could give this place 10 stars I so would! #wingsforever
(5)Gina S.
I had my birthday party at Seoul Chicken last week ! It was my very first time trying their famous wings. First of all, you must try their 1. Kimchi Fries ( we had to order another one again and again) it reminded of me one of my favorite shake fries from my childhood in Korea. The crispy fries with spices !! I don't think we can find something like that in New York. 2. Kale salad and fried cauliflower ! Some of my friends are (a little) picky? and do not like heavy stuff . I was surprised to see many healthy options at a chicken restaurant. And the salad was not typical boring salads. It was super fresh and delicate ! and the portion was pretty good for the price too 3 THE WINGS ! My favorite was the honey sriracha wings !!!!!! wow, I was impressed. it is just enough saucy and crispy ! I am glad there were many options for the "hot and spicy levels for everyone" And the fish sauce is yummy ! Most chicken restaurant often have only one or two choices of flavors... I like how they have a variety of sauces. And the service is amazing too. You would feel comfy and casual while eating chickens and some beer and cocktails. I like how the place isn't pretentious when it is in hip(?) LES. Thumbs up !!!!!!!!!
(5)Chris P.
I finally decided to check this place out under the recommendation of a friend. The only good thing about this place was the food. My friend had the Buffalo thighs & I had the Palm sugar and kalamamsi thighs. We shared the kimchi fries, which was cooked perfectly. We wanted to order wings but they were sold out already and it was only 10pm. In addition to the lack of unavailable dishes, they didn't want to charge my credit card and was told my card declined, which was not the case after I called the credit card company. Although the food was good I would not return to this place because of the low quality service at the end.
(3)Kristen A.
I saw Seoul Chicken on a list of Black owned establishments and I have been dying to go for almost a month because I love Korean fried chicken and like to support minority and women owned businesses. But I was very disappointed by the rudeness of the staff. When we walked in we were only acknowledged by what appeared to be the bus boy or cook who was chatting with the bartender and another back room employee. He simply said "hi" to us. The bartender ignored us so we started to sit at the only clean table. As we were putting our things down the bartender (who seemed very full of herself) ceased her conversation, which apparently was more important than greeting customers and bussing tables, and told us in a nasty and condescending tone to sit at the stools (there were NO OTHER CUSTOMERS in the restaurant nor any customers entering behind us, interestingly at 7pm-ish on a Saturday). We were very put off and left immediately. We then went to Yopparai Japanese restaurant a few blocks away and they were very hospitable. The food, presentation, service, and ambiance were fantastic (all around 5 stars). Perhaps Yopparai should train the bartender at Seoul Chicken on customer service. We all have bad and stressful days but that's no excuse to be rude and inhospitable. The food might be good (I wouldn't know), but clearly the service leaves a lot to be desired as I am not the only person to comment about this. I really hope that they get it together.
(1)Jin C.
Seoul Chicken has been on my radar for a little while. I'm big on fried chicken, and I was drawn to the different spins they had on Korean fried chicken. This place has more of a sports bar vibe - large TVs screened the Sunday night football game and cheers and boos resounded at appropriate times. Too bad about the food and the long wait though. I liked the spicy and fluffy kimchi fries, but unfortunately there wasn't nearly enough miso aioli, and although I asked for some more, what I got was definitely some inferior, non-miso version. The palm sugar/kalamani chicken was superior to the seoul dry spice flavor, but frankly neither were worth waiting half an hour each for.
(3)Rachel B from LES B.
Delicious inventive, and yet homey good food. Casual but chic atmosphere, delicious drinks and service! Chaz, the owner is awesome, he makes you feel like a special guest, and came and sat with us, and even offered to come to my school to speak to students about community helpers!! Would go back again, and again!! MUST GO!!!
(5)Jenna I.
Woah-- A reasonably priced korean fried chicken joint in the LES? Who knew this rare bird could still even exist?????? I actually came in here by mistake, but then I looked at the menu and I was pumped. First off, I ordered the coconut and scotch cocktail which came out iN A COCONUT to my easy-to-please delight. They also told me that when I was done with the drink, they'd chop the coconut up for me to eat the interior which is like, worth all $13 that cocktail cost in my opinion. Next- the food was great! I tried the sriracha and honey wings, and the palm sugar and kalamansi wings. Both were awesome, sticky, messy delights. Also- the service was notably awesome. I am so down with this place. In the immortal words of Morris Day and The Time "Squawk, hallelujah!"
(4)Ada W.
This is a cute place where there's only bar seating. It has a very interesting scene with different kinds of crowds. BUT...our main concern is food right? So here we go... I had the soul rice salad, it was SPICY. I can eat pretty spicy but I can only finish half of it. I am surprised the menu didn't mentioned chili as one of the ingredients. Also it was really salty. I think if they don't put that much spices, this can be a great dish. My friend had the pork riblets, that's one of the best dishes we had that night. We tried 4 different spices of wings and they are - Palm sugar and kalamansi: If you have a sweet tooth, this is your dish. It sounded weird to me at first that the wings would be sweet. But it actually tastes really good - Fish sauce and Garlic: You have to order this if this is going to be your first time. It's the best one I had so far - Szechuan peppercorn & sea salt: It is a dry rub and I like it a lot. But if you like food that has a lot of spices, try order a side of one of the other sauce to pair with it. I dipped mine with fish sauce and garlic - Southern style thighs: Tastes pretty good. Regular southern fried chicken that you can expect. So overall, I think the food deserves a 4-star. However, their cocktails were pretty bad both of the times I came here. They were also pre-made. So order one of those canned beverage. My friend had the peach-flavored Sake and it was amazing. I wish they have more non-alcoholic choices as well.
(3)Hye C.
I went back to Seoul Chicken for take out, and when I was walking back, I felt it was odd that the bag was so light. It was almost as though the leftovers from my ten wings last time were heavier than the 12 wings that I ordered. My instinct proved true when I opened the container and found 12 tiny pieces that contained barely any meat, definitely nothing you would pay 18 dollars for, even at a posh sit-down restaurant. This was my second time at Seoul Chicken, and I was completely disappointed and honestly blindsided. When I went there merely a month ago, they served full sized wings (the wings and drumettes attached counted as a single wing). I'm originally from Seoul, and I really loved the unconventional flavors like fish sauce and garlic, and I was excited to try the gochujang buffalo as recommended by a coworker. However, when I went back today, they were serving those pieces separated to count for a wing each. Not only that, the pieces looked like they were left over scraps. Some wings were the size of a peanut. I wish I had taken pictures before I took them back, but they are definitely less than a third of the size of what is displayed in these yelp photos. The guy on the phone asked the chef and said that their purveyor had changed and that they were using "organic chicken" that yielded smaller pieces. This explanation was unsatisfactory. It wasn't just the size, it was their definition of wings that had changed. When I took the chicken back to the store for a refund, I spoke with the hostess, who explained that they had been over-serving before, and they had to either increase the price or decrease the portions. That might be true, but I will never pay 8 dollars for the wings they are serving now. Thank you for wasting my time and energy. Seoul Chicken, more like no chicken.
(1)Saad M.
I went for dinner here and met up with 2 very good friends. I liked them less after eating here, that's how bad it is. The spicy wings, are not spicy as much as you are guzzling a flame thrower with minimal flavor. I'm Pakistani; I know spicy. I know flavor. This was just bringing HEAT. Useless. The wings were small and were made from obviously malnourished chickens. Service was poor, and the place was empty. Only some Broncos fans watching a game on a Sunday night, in their sweatpants. You know what sweatpants say? I'm sloppy and I don't care. I think that said it all about the restaurant. The rice was a congealed ball of fragments. Looked like a chinese baseball. Tasted like one too. My friends had finished their beers and had to wave someone in a restaurant with one other table eating to get another round. Terrible service. Avoid. Unless you like writing one star reviews. Which I do as it makes me look like a more picky reviewer on yelp.
(1)Amanda A.
I came here after cheering on friends at the NYC Marathon two weeks ago and once I realized it was a Korean fried chicken restaurant I thought I'm in but also was thinking no place could top Mad For Chicken in Ktown. Welp they have definitely tied with them for 1st place on my list. After being in limbo for 10 minutes (maybe more) my friends and I were ready to order. I ordered the Sriracha and Honey wings, and friends ordered Fish Sauce & Garlic, Seoul Dry Rub, and another order of the Sriracha and Honey wings. While waiting we ordered the Kimchi fries and fried Cauliflower. Those fries are to die for. Seasoned to perfection. I have a confession I'm a french fry addict, but with self control. lol. Fried Cauliflower was good but not better than the fries I mean if you're going to have the chicken I'd say get the fries. Finally, after waiting for 20 to 25 minutes our wings were brought to the table. First bite and I was hooked. The wings were fried just right and the sauce damn good. Not at all spicy. If you're looking for really spicy definitely get the Habanero and Mango wings. The waiter shared he's seen people order those and have tears in their eyes it's so spicy. The service was good and price is reasonable and the food was amazing so I'd definitely go back and recommend anyone to try it. Definitely a fan!
(4)Andrew N.
Tried 4 different types of wings. Only one of them was memorable, but not memorable enough to remember which one it was. The fried rice was old and pathetic looking. The place was empty and the service was dogging it. Overall, shit experience.
(2)Cindy H.
Wow! This place is amazing. So unexpected , the staff here are incredible joyful people and I mean sincerely joyful , I was moved on the great service and care I received A++ I ordered the wings w sriracha honey , so delicious I could of eaten another round !! Drinks also looked incredible. Bartenders were all beautiful girls . Love this place!!!
(5)Etienne P.
The food is okay but the service is bad. The only one working hard was the poor bus boy (Mike) not only doing his job but chasing down the 5 waitress that couldn't handle the 25 seats that the restaurant serves. Wish he could have taken the entire tip. The wing sauces are good but the wings are tiny and mostly overdone. I assume that's why they serve more than what is actually supposed to be in the order. The pork belly special is bad. It's tough and cooked too quickly which also makes the skin inedible. This place has potential but isn't there yet. A little better service can go a long way.
(2)Davis K.
Some of the better wings you will find in the city served at this new spot of fried and succulent crack on bones. There doesn't actually seem to be anything genuinely Korean about this place which I honestly could care less about given the severity at which they seem to belittle their wing-serving competitors. Wings are usually prepared well with each crunchy bite releasing the juicy meat of that deep fried avian. Having tried all flavors, my favorites are the Seoul Dry Spice and Szechuan Peppercorn & Sea Salt. I also like the Boneless Thighs which have gotten noticeably smaller since the establishment's earlier days (hope this is not a trend). Their Kimchi Fries are solid, their Fried Cauliflower is pretty mediocre, and their rice is abysmal which is understandable given their un-Asian flow. Added pluses are their hip hop vibe and friendly staff (especially the lady with the short hair). Would not recommend a visit / please don't flood this place with hypebeasts.
(4)Michael R.
Complete disappointment. I'd been wanting to try this place since they opened last month, but twice when I went by the place was packed. So instead I went tonight, and the place was a ghost town. We were the only two people in the entire restaurant for half the time we were there. It was weird and uncomfortable, but I guess the word is out that Seoul Chicken is pretty bad. Pro tip: If you have the word "chicken" in your name, try to at least do it right. The half chicken was ridiculously overcooked and flavorless. It also arrived 25 minutes after my friend's dinner, which made no sense because the restaurant was empty. If you can't get your timing down for a two top, then something is seriously wrong with the kitchen. We also tried the wings, which were below average in taste and flavor. And good luck finding anything related to kimchi in the kimchi fries...it's not there. These are Russet potatoes with what tastes like Old Bay on top. Finally, the fried curry cauliflower was probably the best dish of the night, but it's nothing spectacular. It's the chicken that was the real disappointment. The fried half chicken was probably the worst fowl I've tasted in years. It was so overcooked it didn't even have the texture of fried chicken. It was more like a piece of orange-colored rubber. Service was below average. The server stole my beer when I still had at least two full sips left, saying she thought I was done. For the most part though, she was nowhere to be found. I'm not sure how that's possible on a slow night, but hey, this place is in full shit-show mode so the normal rules don't apply. 1.5 stars, and that's really only because of the cauliflower. If you're looking for quality chicken, avoid this place.
(2)Sohee C.
Very good fried chicken, but I didn't think it was anything special. I was drawn to try this place because of the Seoul part, but I didn't see much Seoul about it. The waiter kept reaching over us while we ate to clean our space (of napkins, chopstick coverings) and pour our water a little too often ... well-intentioned but still rude. I also find the setup of the restaurant a bit awkward ... I was somewhat fine with the waiter reaching around our faces because we were seated at a bar... But there is only one table area while the rest is counters and open space. A rather wasteful use of space, and it only made my friend and I feel uncomfortable. We ordered thighs with sriracha honey, kimchi fries, and wings with dry rub. Thighs were substantially better than the wings--big, juicy, and a great crisp. A lot of crisp, actually, but hey, it was good. My friend liked the fries a lot, but we both agreed that the "kimchi" part of the fries was a misnomer ... They just were spiced. Probably to make it seem more korean--a general thought we had throughout our dinner.
(3)Murci S.
Totally in love with the double fried chicken. Boneless thighs are my fav with the garlic fish sauce. So mad the removed the half and whole bird off the menu :(
(5)Rohit C.
I have been to Seoul Chicken about 7 times now (sometimes just for drinks, but mostly for chicken.) I lived in Korea and so am somewhat picky about my Korean fried chicken. If you're in the mood for a modern spin, try the gochujang buffalo. Also strongly recommend the fish sauce & garlic, as well as the szechuan peppercorn & sea salt sauces. The house dry spice is also solid. Great staff too.
(5)Travis S.
So, this place has great wings. Great crust to meat ratio. This is what's important. Korean style (rice flour). It's chill, with a great vibe. Everything is really reasonably priced ($8 for 6 wings is cheap). The owners are always around, they'll be talking to you for a while before you even realize they ARE the owners. Drinks are great. Beer selection could use some help, there is to much craziness in the flavors. Watermelon IPA doesn't appeal to me. This is a small space, but I feel they might need to expand soon.
(5)Tian Z.
These fried chicken are the best in town! My personal favorite is fish sauce garlic and fried cauliflower. Had a good time there.
(5)Peter S.
I went for first time this weekend. The flavored of chicken sauces were good but the wings were all overcooked. If you claim to be a wing joint..how can you overcook them??? I told the bartender who didn't seem too concerned. His response was that they are supposed to have crispy crust. yes I agree wings are supposed to have a crispy crust but the the center is supposed to be JUICY not dry and overcooked.
(1)Zhao H.
So many signs were pointing to a disappointment. 1. We got there at 8ish and there were only 2 people there, and they were leaving as we got in. The look on their faces were a sign of things to come. The place was empty, there were more employees than customers. 2. The place smelled like paint, you can't hide it. 3. We sat there for a good 10-15 mins, no water no service. The workers were either talking, watching the game, or on there phones. 4. Finally, someone comes over just to inform us they ran out of Thighs, Shrimp, and Birds. 5. After we ordered, they finally bring you water. We tried 3 different types of wings. Palm Sugar & Kalamansi, Sriracha & Honey, and Szechuan Peppercorn & Sea Salt. 6. All the wings were small, the size of your pinky. They were all dry and had no taste inside. The sriracha wings were room temperature at best. The Szechuan wings were just salt and pepper, and A LOT of salt. Luckily we only order 6 of each. The wings at 7-Eleven are better, and there wings suck. 7. We ask for out bill and some water. Female waitress comes and grabs the cup, we thought she would bring water back. She brings the check and a bottle of water back. She then asks where did the cup went. FAILLLL We paid and left, without water. Complete disappointment, this place will close before the holiday season.
(1)Kevin Z.
Friends took me here since I do love me some chicken. Had their wings w/ saratcha & honey & another set w/ pepper & sea salt. SO GOOD! Small little spot, maybe hold about 20-25 people. Simple & good food
(4)Doug R.
A week ago, a beautiful woman(aka; my lovely girlfriend) says to me, "I have this friend that just opened up a place that does fusion chicken wings, we should try it out some time." Immediately, my interest was piqued and my mouth started to water like a cockapoo set loose in a sea of kibble. I couldnt wait to get there. My father was a black man from the south, my mother a white woman from the north and I'm not exactly sure what that means, but I love friggin chicken wings. And not any wings, I like to think I appreciate an extra special attention paid to the all of the different things that can be done with that succulent little section of poultry paradise. You would think that with all of the hype I had built up around the notion of asian and southern chicken wings fused together and doused with heavy splash of NYC cool I would arrive and receive my order only to be dissappointed in some way, shape or form. Ohhhh, but quite the contrary. I was estatic by the wait service, the timing of food from the when I ordered it to when it arrived, the ambiance, the aromas, the decor, the drinks, the energy of the crowd, not to mention the owner and head chef coming out to share some of his calm-cool energy with the lady and I before jetting back to the kitchen. Did I mention the wings? I think we sampled all of them, along with the fried kimchi and a couple other things I can't remember the name of... ...did I mention I had a few drinks? Yeah, they were amazing too. Maybe I was so happy when I left because I was in the company of a beautiful woman, had some alcohol in my system, and was surprised because there was a part of me that had expected to be let down by something that had been surrounded with so much build up. You know, like those awesome movie trailors that get us to the theatre in droves only to leave us sitting there, stub in hand wondering if the trailor had actually been BETTER than the movie. But maybe Seoul Chicken is just awesome.
(5)Ryan C.
Food: Solid B. We had the following: 1)Kimchi and Pickles - This was ok. Expected the kimchi to have a bit more stank on it. 2)Fried cauliflower - Very good and came w/ a great yogurt sauce to dip cauliflower into. 3)Wings. a)Buffalo: My girlfriend loved these I did not. The rub just had the wrong kind of flavor to me. Not spicy at all. b)Sirracha and Honey: Tasted a lot of honey but not enough sirracha. They were still very good though. c)Garlic and Fish sauce: These were ok flavorwise. More importantly than flavor though, the consistency of the wings was too flabby. Other Korean fried chicken I have had (check out BonChon) has much firmer meet and much more pronounced flavors. Service: A+. We had a wonderful waitress who knew the whole menu and had a great welcoming vibe to her. I hope this place does well. The décor was cool too.
(3)Jose A.
The Garlic and Fish Sauce Chicken Wings is to Die for.
(4)Karen E.
so i wanted fried chicken and boy did i get some. i really enjoyed the soulfulness of the atmosphere but even more impressed with the seoulful in its chicken! what i like about the atmosphere of this place is that it's a sports bar but also welcome customers who isnt into just beer with their wings. they made effort into their selection of wine, liquor and cocktail (beers selection inclusive of course) mixed cocktails was yummilicious,and tho im not an expert, my novice tastebuds was impressed. Cocktail : Action Jackson A++ Friend's drink : Note of issue A+++ and i dont even like bourbon Kimchi Fries: Not very kimchi-y but still really good fries and i can drink that dipping sauce A+++ Fish sauce, Garlic wings: by far my favorite! A+++ Szechuan peppercorn and sea salt: yums, taste just like it sounds. A Palm sugar, Kalamansi: it was good but not really my style B+ i will return and for selfish reasons i will bring friends in order to try all the flavors. (fyi, not the best place for big groups)
(4)Rene A.
Heard about this place from friends and came to see if it lived up to the hype. For the 1st time here everything was good. I had the fish sauce wings and Kale salad. Salad wasn't what I expected but none the less very good. It's a lot lighter than regular Kale and has a bit of fennel essence. The wings are organic and not served the typical "Wings" style you would expect. Light flavorful and tasty. All around good experience for my 1st time. I'll come back and update.
(4)Deborah C.
The wings here were awesome! Loved the palm sugar flavor especially. Also really liked the french fries and cauliflower. I think this will be one of those places that I will get a craving for and realize that it will be the only place I can get such yummy, distinct tasting wings! The chill crowd, nice servers and awesome coconut/rum drink will be a much appreciated bonus :)
(5)Scott K.
Gojuchang buffalo wings were great. My spice-hating kids loved the palm sugar and kalamansi wings. Kimchi plate nice and tangy.
(5)fuzzy d.
Love this spot. Been here a few times and everything I've tried has been solid -- my go to are the Chicken Thighs with the Fish Sauce & Garlic glaze and the Melon & Lardo salad although I just had a Korean Buffalo Prawn special the other night that was unbelievable as well. Small but well-stocked bar and friendly servers and bartenders have made this one of my neighborhood go-to's.
(5)Taneesha C.
Came here yesterday.. AC was not working inside, but it wasnt too crowded. I order the honey sriracha wings and the kimchi fries. The wings were bland and did not taste fresh. The fries were good but I am still trying to figure out where the kimchi component was. The aioli dip for the fries was yummy. I also appreciate they have beer for $3! The atmosphere is nice and clean and the staff is friendly. I will come back and try more wings in the spicier complex flavors.
(3)Thomas L.
Came here with a friend, i guess they are going for more of a bar feel. The lay out of the place is just two tables in the front and a counter the runs along the wall. Very uncomfortable to have most of your customers facing a wall even though there is enough space in the restaurant for large tables. The center of the restaurant is actually too empty. Though I love wings, i actually left the restaurant feeling quite sick, too much fried foods, nothing to balance it out. Me and my friend ordered some wings and the thighs, but the thighs were just a chicken strip. And for some reason the batter made it extremely hard. Don't expect actual korean fried chicken. They just serve wings with some Asian themed sauces. Server was nice, but kind of weird to have the server creep up behind us since we are facing a wall.
(2)WenQi T.
Trying this new store that got a lot of appraisal from Thrillist. Actually after we found out PokPok Phai Thai and Prosperity Dumplings were both closed!! We only ordered half of bird with fish sauce with garlic and Korean hot sauce and buffalo because we just want a small bit of something. The half fried chicken was actually pretty small total of 4 pieces - wing, leg, breast and thigh, which the thigh was the smallest one we ever had. The double frying technique is excellent, not greasy, not oily and really fresh. However, the overall chicken meat was dry esp the chicken breast. If it wasn't because of the sauces that we got, the seasoning was bland. Really fell in love with the fish sauce dipping sauce. It's like a sweet savory honey sauce with garlic that soaked up all that sweetness. So good! Don't really like the buffalo sauce though. And we should have order more dipping sauce. I think if you order half or whole chicken, you can try a lot of sauces. Will go back sometimes to give anothet try.
(3)Geoff C.
Checked it out at 11pm on Friday with a boisterous crew of 8, liquored up and craving some tasty fried chicken. 1st hearing about this place from Eater mag, we decided to venture across Houston St. from HiFi Bar to give it a shot. Unfortunately when we arrived, our confirmed reservation was given away to another group. One of the restaurant partners, Mack (I think), apologized profusely, acknowledging the mix up on their end, and they accommodated our group with minimal wait. We decided to go for it and ordered 120 wings, and sampled all 7 flavors they offered. In summary the saucy wings were the real stars, while the dry rubs left something to be desired. Best flavors were gochujang buffalo, sriiracha honey, and palm sugar - absolutely delicious. The wings themselves could definitely be meatier, and the partner conceded they were still working out where they will permanently source their meat from. All in all the staff were friendly, a couple of us were able to briefly meet Top Chef Chaz Brown, mugs of beer are only $3, and the art pieces are impressive. I definitely recommend Seoul Chicken and look forward to coming back soon!
(4)Jesus V.
Wings are delicious, fries are good, and the drinks are very nice. Although the place is small, the ambiance is cool and the staff friendly. Will come back soon!
(4)Virginia S.
I soooo love this place their chicken is amazing the fish sauce and garlic flavor as well as the sriracha and honey are my faves. The crowd is calm not to loud and the waiter is da bomb love her energy. I wish you guys delivered id order every other day for sure. And the drink inside the coconut is everything its $15 but its worth it, the flavor is totally unique and one is just enough
(5)Tanner C.
Delicious! Price was a bit high but it's really good food. The other issue I had was that the chicken was undercooked. I bought a half chicken and the breast was cooked well but the thigh and drumstick were not. They were still very much pink inside. I had picked it up from the restaurant so I ended up having to nuke it at home.
(4)Chunwoo K.
Ordered takeout from here for the first time last night. Their gochujang wings are phenom. Also the palm sugar and sriracha flavors are droolworthy. I'd skip the others since they're kind of boring on the tastebuds. My new favorite wings spot!!!
(5)Ryan Z.
this is the best food you will ever have ... ipa on draft thank you baby jesus all the food here is insane but make sure to get the thighs!
(5)William L.
Seoul Chicken is exactly what I look for in a food & drinks spot on the Lower East Side: fun, tasty food, good drinks, affordability, and attentive but not overbearing service. The beer list was excellent. From the wide variety of spice rubs and sauces, we chose garlic & fish sauce, Seoul spice, kalamansi & palm sugar, and Sichuan peppercorn & salt. Our favorite was the garlic & fish sauce, but all were awesome. While we didn't try the half or whole chicken, the wings were over-the-top delicious. The boneless thighs, somewhat less so. The flavor was fine, but a little on the dry side. We're definitely going back and bringing friends. The managers came over to our table to thank us for coming, and told us that it was opened by the same people that run the excellent Pig & Khao, just across Clinton St. from Seoul Kitchen. It shows.
(4)Ed S.
Had dinner last night at Seoul chicken I was not disappointed the The kale Herb salad was wonderful the boneless chicken thighs was season perfectly along with the list of sauces to dip in it I enjoyed the meal looking forward to returning and bring some friends I love spicy and hot chicken this is my kind of place
(4)Kris N.
Great vibe, great people, great beer selection, reasonably priced and, most importantly, amazing food! If you haven't been there yet, it is definitely a must! It will surely become a staple in the East Village! I highly recommend starting out with the fried cauliflower and kimchi fries, then (for the main course) ordering some thighs with dipping sauce! The staff is very helpful when it comes to describing the different sauces and helping one choose accordingly. Also, great selection of beers from all over the world and a chill bar area! I will definitely be heading there to watch football on Sundays!
(5)Andrew C.
Food is great. Staff is incredibly friendly and fun. Upbeat atmosphere. Chaz from top chef took the time to come talk with us. It's great to come with a group.
(5)Alicia V.
Stopped in here last night and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is small, but there is a good vibe. Bartenders are super friendly and make delicious drinks. Try the Ghetto Bird. It was so good I had 3. The food is incredibly reasonably priced and tastes amazing. I would recommend everything I tried. Fried Cauliflower was a great start, not too much kick and the yogurt dipping sauce balanced out the flavor. Next I had the Habanero Kimchi wings. They had a good amount of kick, I can't do super spicy, and these didn't kill me, but after 3 wings my mouth was on fire. The flavor was great. After that I had the Melon & lardo salad. This was my favorite and it was exactly what I needed to put out the fire with some sweet and delicious watermelon and basil. My last dish was the Palm Sugar and Kalamansi wings. These are some of the best wings I've ever had. If you go there for no other reason, go to try these wings.
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