Like Bulbasaur evolving to Ivysaur, Korean fried chicken is the levelled-up version of the conventional fried chicken—flavourful and hella crunchy. Just search up 'Korean fried chicken ASMR' on Youtube and you'll know what we're talking about. This delicacy, sadly, is the bane of all diets (unless it's Keto) and we’re definitely not settling for mediocre ones should we be spending our cheat meal on this. Here is a round-up of the best Korean fried chicken restaurants in Singapore, ‘cause wasted calories ain’t our thing.
Chir Chir Chicken Fusion Factory
If Korean fried chicken had their own version of the Met Gala, Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory’s Rose Cheese Chiqueen will probably be the best dressed. Crispy chicken tenders are stacked atop a pool of sizzling mozzarella cheese, drenched in a velvety cheese fondue sauce just before the final touches—more shredded cheese. Cheese + fried chicken, throw a bottle of beer into the equation and #TGIF nights are settled.
Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory
200 Victoria Street, #02-50, Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021
6251 0598
Oven & Fried Chicken
Oven & Fried Chicken dishes up fuss-free and authentic Korean fried chicken with no BS. While they offer a variety of chicken options such as roast and air-fried chicken, twice-cooked Sauced Rice Chicken is the pièce de résistance that you’ll spot on every table. Sauced Soy Sauce (Original) boasts a crunchy exterior—thanks to the coating of rice flour—and moist insides, slicked with a glistening, caramelised sweet sauce that hits all the right spots.
Oven & Fried Chicken
182 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068630
6222 5959
Chicken Up
While some of the dishes—such as Bulgogi Pancake and Kimchi Fries—on Chicken Up’s menu seem more fusion than Korean, the Chicken Wings remain 100% unadulterated. Soya (Ganjang) chicken wings is the go-to classic flavour, its sticky coat of savoury-sweet glaze providing a burst of flavour with each crunchy bite. Watermelon Soju is a must-order if it is a night of celebrations, served in a carved up watermelon shell to make it worthy for the ‘gram.
Chicken Up
48 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01, Singapore 088469
6327 1203
Pizza Maru
Pizza Maru, recently opened their third and latest outlet at Jewel Changi Airport, giving all travellers a chance to dine at Korean’s largest pizza chain. While Pizza Maru is famed for their over-the-top, unique pizza flavours (think sweet potato mousse pizza and green tea-infused crust), they also fry up some bangin’ Korean fried chicken. Opt for the Original Fry to savour this tantalising golden-brown chicken on its own, or choose from two levels of spice to go with Supa Hot Dak Gangjeong for more of a kick.
Pizza Maru
78 Airport Boulevard, #04-222, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
Kko Kko Na Ra
One of the #OG Korean fried chicken restaurant in Singapore, Kko Kko Na Ra opens till 3am from Mondays to Saturdays, making it a popular supper hang for many. Want to have a taste of everything? Combo Chicken Set gives you an equal mix of each Korean fried chicken flavour: original, sweet and garlic. While each flavour has their own merits, the original fried chicken shone the brightest—light, crispy and well-seasoned batter that crumbles in your mouth to reveal the piping hot tender meat of the chicken.
Kko Kko Na Ra
68 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01/02, Singapore 088489
6224 8186
