But if you don’t, well, keep on reading.įor Andrea Geary, smaller cuts are much better for the deep-frying treatment. If you lived in South Korea, you could probably get them all delivered to you in less time that it takes to finish this piece. One of the things that sets Korean fried chicken apart from other varieties is that it often comes bathed in sauce – South Korean YouTube star turned author Emily Kim, AKA Maangchi, has seven different recipes on her website.
What was once an occasional treat has become the takeaway of choice, perfect for sharing with kids or to partner a cold beer. Despite its ubiquity – in 2016, there were more than twice as many fried chicken restaurants in the country than all the hamburger, pizza and sandwich joints put together – KFC is a relatively recent phenomenon, introduced, it’s said, by US soldiers during the Korean War, and made more accessible by falling food prices and a rise in disposable income in the decades that followed. "It's very much what you would find in Korea but with our own twist.“K oreans,” according to Vice magazine, “are the undisputed Asian masters of chicken.” I suspect there may be some dispute over this, but even a few Filipinos, themselves no slouches when it comes to chicken, concede South Korea’s mastery of the deep-fat frier. "We took what we loved about our favorite New York restaurants - quick service, quality food, affordable prices - and combined those elements with our own concept and recipes," Lee says. The two moved to the North Texas area to be close to a mutual friend, then decided to open their own restaurant. Lee, whose family works in the restaurant industry in Korea, handles the business end of things. "She came up with the design and menu, and she's also the chef." Ko and Lee met while living in New York, where Ko worked in the fashion industry and Lee as a dentist.
#Korean fried chicken and beer plus#
There's also a fried chicken sandwich, served mild or Nashville Hot-style plus salads topped with spicy or mild chicken onion rings cheese curds and spicy chicken nachos. A blond ale goes good with the Sweet N Spicy because it complements the sweetness." "An IPA goes great with the Nashville Hot because it helps cool the heat. "We base our suggestions on flavor profile," Ko says. The beer selection includes more than 20 bottles or tap beers, and they're happy to offer recommendations for pairing. Nuggets, or chicken bombs, as the restaurant calls them, come in five flavors: BBQ soy garlic, sweet & spicy, Seoul hot spicy, crispy, or cheesy. They also offer wings, tenders, and nuggets, in a variety of styles such as extra crispy, Nashville hot, or a unique option called Cheesy Snowflake, topped with melted mascarpone and cheddar cheese.
#Korean fried chicken and beer mac#
"It's important to us that we represent our food and culture the best we can."Ĭhicken is available in 2-, 3-, and 4-piece meals such as leg and thigh or breast and wing, served with white bread, pickles, and a choice of two sides from mac & cheese, cole slaw, corn salad, potato salad, and French fries. "Everything we use for the chicken batter and brine comes from Korea," Ko says. They've gone to such lengths to replicate the flavors of Korean fried chicken that they're importing many ingredients from Korea. The restaurant comes from Jenny Ko and Soo Yun Lee, both natives of Korea. A new restaurant brings Korean fried chicken to Watauga, with a cool twist: The chicken is paired with beer.Ĭalled Mighty Chick Beer Chicken, it's a fast-casual restaurant at 8247 Rufe Snow Dr., in the spot once occupied by Pickles BBQ & Icehouse.
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