5 Best Korean Fried Chicken in Singapore for That Crispy Goodness

If you want to unwind with friends at a Korean fried chicken place, head yourselves to Chicken Up on Tanjong Pagar road. For first-timers who may ask “why we have to pay high prices just for fried chicken widely found in town?’ the answer is its excellent flavors and generous portions.

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MUST-TRIES:

• Spicy Up
• YangNyum
• Popcorn chicken
• Andong Stew
• Soya Chicken
• Ginseng chicken soup

SIDE DISHES: Complimentary salad and pickles are promptly served after being seated. Fishcake soup, cheese corn, and truffle fries are featured side dishes complementing well with fried chicken and beers.

BEVERAGES: Popular Korean drinks like Hite, Soju, Asahi, and Maggoli are available.

ATMOSPHERE: Chicken Up is a cozy restaurant, offering diners two dining areas –  indoor air-conditioned seating and an alfresco outdoor venue. In nice weather evenings, outdoor seating with a vibrant street view is an ideal place to chill out. The indoor area is adorned with the displayed beers and soju and made lively by Korean MTVs shown on a big screen.

OPENING HOURS: Opened as late as 2 am, Chicken Up offers chicken lovers the choice of having their favorites for either dinner or supper.

With the smooth vibe of Korean native language, diners at Kko Kko Nara Korean Restaurant will enjoy a delicious chicken plate with a feel of Korea. Unlike fast food places, Kko Kko Nara offers tasty fried chicken in a laid-back atmosphere.

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FRIED CHICKEN FLAVORS: There are four different flavors on offer: original, soy garlic sauce, sweet & spicy, and hot & spicy. A combo set is a wise choice for those who want to have a mixed plate of all four flavors.

MUST-TRIES:

• Korean Fried Chicken
• Kimchi chigae
• Spicy Korean Ramen

NOTES:

• Reservations are advised for large groups or at dinner time.
• Less cost if you have Kko Kko Nara’s dishes at lunchtime as dinners with at least $5 plus per dish are differently priced
• Side dishes are non-refillable.
• Some main dishes like Bibimbap, Bulgogi are not available at night.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 80 and 145 (Walk 2 mins from bus stop B05421)
• Nearest MRT station: Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15) (Walk 3 mins from Exit A)

The trendy wind of fast food in New York is the inspiration for the inception of 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken in Singapore. Its 5 outlets have recently become popular fried chicken destinations for Singaporeans to taste beautiful flavors of Korean cuisine.

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FLAVORS: There are two flavors on offer – soy garlic and hot. The soy garlic chicken has a sweet and slightly salty taste while the hot option gives our taste buds strong doses of spiciness.

AVG PRICE/PAX: $10

NOTE: The sitting area is quite small and a long queue is always in front of the outlet, so it is not easy to get a seat. Look for a table before joining in the queue is always a wise choice.

Originated in South Korea, BonChon Chicken is a franchise restaurant offering one of the best fried chickens in town. The restaurant is a good place to hang out with friends or to satisfy a finger food craving.

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If the fried chicken lover in you hunting for delicious new flavors to enrich your culinary experience, then Woori Nara Korean Restaurant is deserved to be your next destination. Woori Nara’s aim is to serve home-style Korean dishes to Singaporeans, but its Korean fried chicken version has eventually won fame for the restaurant.

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See also: Best Korean BBQ Restaurants In Singapore

FLAVORS: Original, soy, garlic and yum yum are four flavors offered at Woori Nara. Its sophisticated menu enables chicken lovers to explore three different flavors in one platter called Sampler, a mixture of yum yum, original and soy fried chicken.

OTHER FOOD: As a home-style Korean restaurant, Woori Nara serves not only fried chicken but also other popular dishes such as Grilled Pork Belly, Bibimbap, Jokbal, La Tofu and Seafood & Kimchi Pancake.

MUST TRIES

• Yum Yum Chicken
• La Tofu
• Jokbal
• Grilled Mackerel

AVG PRICE/PAX: $25