How to order Korean Fried Chicken (후라이드치킨) in Korea
Crispy Korean fried chicken with a thin, crunchy skin and juicy meat inside. Often tossed in sweet, spicy, or soy-garlic sauce.
Say it to order
치킨 주세요
Chikin juseyo
Quick facts
- 후라이드치킨
- hu-ra-i-deu chi-kin
- Not spicy
- ₩18,000–25,000
- About 20 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Eat it hot with your hands. Pick up a piece, tear it apart with your teeth.
Do
- Eat Korean fried chicken with your hands — it's expected.
- Pair with beer (chimaek).
Don’t
- Don't eat it cold — it becomes greasy and unpleasant.
- Don't wait more than 5 minutes before eating.
Local tips
- Order 반반 (ban-ban) for half fried + half yangnyeom
- Pair with beer — chimaek (치맥) is sacred
Goes with
- Pickled radish
- Coleslaw
- Beer
- Coke
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Korean Fried Chicken in Korean?
- Say “치킨 주세요” (Chikin juseyo).
- Is Korean Fried Chicken spicy?
- No. Korean Fried Chicken isn’t spicy.
- How much does Korean Fried Chicken cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩18,000–25,000.
- How do you eat Korean Fried Chicken?
- Eat it hot with your hands. Pick up a piece, tear it apart with your teeth.
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