They will always get 5 stars. We tried the Ramen for the first time. The waitress said there's meat. There is no meat. It needs meat. Even a couple of slices of pork belly or something. read more

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WE had an amazing time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere and a very attentive staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Looking forward to our next time.

I went for dinner with a friend a few weeks ago after seeing a flyer for 1981 K Chicken at the Asian grocery store in the Indian Creek shopping center. It was pretty cold out, and I was hungry, so it was great to have quick service. The waiter was extremely friendly and explained the various options available to us depending on the type of chicken we wanted and the spice levels. We shared the fried dumplings (choice of meat or veggie) and I had a decent South Korean lager. They've got beer towers which looked intriguing, but was too much for just two of us. Next, I had the boneless chicken thighs with spicy sweet chili and spicy soy. Both were extra crispy and delicious. For $15, I thought I had too much food (not a bad problem these days). I don't live in OP, but I'd definitely drive back to go here! read more

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This place is delicious! We ordered the fried chicken with soy garlic sauce and the bulgogi burrito. Both were great and I wish I had gotten pictures. I'm excited to go back and try more from the menu. Our server, Julie was also wonderful. read more

This place is amazing! Best chicken place I have ever had. We got recommendations from the staff. read more

We arrived for dinner, and they were able to seat us quickly at a table. Koreans make the best fried chicken. It's crunchy and juicy, and the flavors are such crowd-pleasers. We had two baskets of fries (regular and honey butter), bulgogi and rice, and 24 wings half spicy sweet chili and soy garlic (chi-mac combo). The fries were completely covered in the honey butter coating and tasted good when eaten with something spicy. It was a really nice balance. My toddler son didn't like the flavor so we ordered regular fries, but it was a hit for my younger toddler. The honey butter wasn't my favorite but the server said it was the most popular flavor so we wanted to try it out. My kids both devoured the bulgogi and rice for dinner. The wings were so tasty. My husband and I made our way through the wings easily, with some to take home for later. So tasty! My favorite thing about this place is that it is very family friendly and clean. The tables are spaced out enough so that there's room for the kids to sit comfortably and also walk around. The server was also very kind to my kids, offering more napkins, extra bowls, and even some mochi donuts after our meal. We will be back! read more

We live right around the corner and this place just keeps getting better and better! It's always so good and it's fun to select new items as their menu expands. read more

The owner is very thoughtful and such a nice guy! Came from out of town, gave us recommendations for what to order, food was great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was sick, music was bumping and not loud[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Had a great time![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Coming back for their cheese wings read more

This was by far a hidden gem I found while here for work. It has been so long since I had a meal I enjoyed that much! The spicy pork bowl and spicy chicken dumplings were out of this world! I literally went back the next day. Next time I'm here I will be coming back. read more

Got the spicy chicken sandwich. Was kinda tough. Not really all that good Fm Dmdmdm D D read more

Loved the crunchy chicken with sweet sauce chili! Subtotal was $11 for the 6 pieces. 5 stars for the food and service. 4 stars for the plastic straws (bringing out without asking- hope they switch to compostable). I will definitely return and try more dishes. read more

1981 K Chicken - Crispy wings in sweet chili sauce- definitely crispy, and very tasty! - Korean Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

We came in as a table for four and was helped immediately. Not as many flavors as CM, 92 or Prime. I got the original spicy which has no sauce, just fried. It came with a few sides of radish and veg. It took a while for the chicken to come out. And the chicken pieces were quite a bit smaller than the other kfc in the area. Batter was really crunchy but there wasn't any spice to it. The restaurant itself was really warm, 80 degrees or maybe even warmer. Not sure what was going on with their air conditioning.. CM still remains my favorite. read more

Why is it named 1981? I don't have a clue, and I forgot to ask, but since that is the glory year that I graduated high school, it stood out in my mind, so I bookmarked it when they opened; and today I stopped in while I was in JOCO. I assume the "K" stands for Korean since Korean Fried Chicken is the specialty, but it might stand for K-pop which was annoyingly blaring from the speakers in a near empty restaurant on a mid Saturday afternoon. Nothing worse than being subjected to music that you would NEVER listen to on your own at an elevated level. Now that I've shared my age and some of my music sensibilities...let's get to the good part - The KFC Wings. I ordered the 6 piece - crispy and Crispy they were. Juicy interior and a very crunchy exterior coated in a sweet chili coating that made them succulently tasty and sticky as hell; you will need the wet nap provided. I ordered it as the lunch special with fries and soft drink; adding tax and tip I was over $20. They were damn fine wings but for shelling out $20, the wings seemed a bit small; at least pile on the fries for an illusion of value, but that was not the case either. Wings 5 stars for taste. Annoying music and value - 3 stars. read more

1981 K Chicken - Korean Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Absolutely stellar! 1981 K Chicken is going to be in my steady rotation from here on out. I'm glad that I went with my family, as the portions are VERY generous--bring an empty stomach! Everything was so intentional, delicious and perfectly cooked. You can tell that a lot of heart went into creating this place. My family was very impressed. I've already told a few of my friends about this place! I'm ready to go again even though I have plenty of leftovers in the fridge. read more

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Too small to be a full sports bar, but TVs all around with the games on. The K fried chicken thighs were amazing. The bulgogi tacos dripped with sauce. We had a side of kimchi and rice that hit the spot. I highly recommended this hidden jewel! read more

1981 K Chicken - K Fried chicken thighs. - Korean Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

This place is amazing! The service was great. We ordered to go and our server brought us free garlic fries while we waited. It was so sweet. He got our food to us within 15 minutes so we could catch a movie. We've tried a lot of Korean chicken places and this is by far my most favorite. The chicken was Perfectly crispy and fell off the bone. It was so delicious. I think I'll be forever dreaming about it till we come back. Highly recommend this place! read more

Following the tried and true Yelp "hot and new" filter, we stumbled upon 1981 K-Chicken. Started with the chicken dumplings before enjoying the beef bulgogi - and had to try some of the bone-in wings as well. Our server was great and split the wings order between sweet chili and traditional. Food came out as it was prepped so everything was hot, fresh and crispy. Definitely have plans to visit again !! read more

1981 K Chicken - Beef bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Lots of TVs and music, tucked away off of 103rd and highway 69. I had eaten at another out of town Korean chicken restaurant and enjoyed it so was excited to try this one that is in my neighborhood. Staff was super friendly and helped us decide what to order. We had a little one with us so we tried all the chicken flavors without spice. If wings aren't crispy, I prefer boneless...can J just say that this chicken is perfection! So crispy! Great sauces. We also enjoyed the garlic fries...slightly sweet and also perfectly cooked. The dumplings were good too. The calamari was also crispy and nice rings...not a jumbled mess like it sometimes can be. Everyone in our party thought it was one of the best places we had tried in a while. Highly recommend! read more

Delicious Korean fried chicken! The wings were made to order and the sauce to wing ratio was just right, not too salty or sweet. The rice cakes were very tasty, and great portion size. Friendly staff too-- can't wait to go back! read more

1981 K Chicken - Signature Wings - Korean Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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I'm so happy that Kansas City but specially Johnson county is finally getting some good Korean food ! The chicken is fried to perfection ! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside ! My son is a picky eater , but absolutely loved the chicken here ! Great service , nice casual ambiance, but most of all great Korean food !! read more

I live near here but it's taken a while to get myself over there but did today. First impressions: super clean and modern space with TVs all around. Nice bathrooms. I will say the TVs were too loud. It was lunch time on a Saturday, no local games on and the main tv was at full volume despite no one of interest playing. Took a little away from the ambiance. That said, food was soooo tasty. My boyfriend and I split small honey butter seasoned fries, a 6 piece chicken wing with garlic soy, and a 6 piece regular wing with sweet chili sauce. Everything was exceptionally tasty and perfectly crispy. Biggest surprise was the fries. We tried them on a whim and we didn't know what to expect but totally addictive. Both wings were good but I think I preferred the chicken wing (names are confusing but waitress explained that it's the type of batter they use that differentiates them) with the garlic soy. A bit less sweet so I wanted to eat more of it. Still really liked the sweet chili sauce, though it was also the messier of the 2 wings. I am looking forward to going back and trying their crispy wings because I don't know how they could make them crispier! Wings came with pickled radish and a coleslaw with corn. Both pretty basic but didn't take away from the meal. Should also mention that the waitress was really friendly and did a great job - service and food delivery were very prompt. I only took a star off because it was so unnecessarily loud but I recognize that doesn't bother everyone. Anyway, I highly recommend! read more

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We used to have GREAT Korean chicken in Columbus, OH, but it closed. Lots of others have opened (and closed) but they just weren't good. So, in my quest to get some good Korean chicken, I visited this place while in KC. IT WAS PERFECT! True Korean style and great sauces and great dumplings and kimchee and really nice people. Highly recommended. ! read more

Amazing flavorful wings! So good! Would come back and recommend trying it out for sure!

Delicious food and very friendly staff! Wings cooked perfectly and lots of TV's to watch your favorite sports. Bulgogi is also very good. My only suggestion would be that their kimchi sizes (available upon request) are larger. I would be willing to pay more for a 6-8oz portion! read more

The food was really good! Had the chicken dumpling, signature wings, and bulgogi. Would recommend

Learning what to order was my first challenge. The waitress was very patient and helpful. On my first visit I did carry out of 6 spicy wings and six original. Both were delicious, and I determined that I would return. On my second visit I ordered the beef bulgogi. It was both delicious and filling. I look forward to returning soon and trying another dish along with a choice of the crispy wings. read more

Good to see a solid Korean chicken shop open. Great food and service. We went there to try the food after already eating all day but definitely coming back for me. read more

Had the best Korean fried chicken wings with soy garlic sauce Delicious!! Very crispy. Perfect. Will definitely be back

First of all let me start off by saying this while establishment was super clean, it smelled nice. For my order I ordered - grilled chicken salad - spicy rice cake ( Level 2 ) I also added ramen and mozzarella cheese - 12 count of fried chicken crispy spicy, bone in, and spicy sweet chili With the salad, I mean you can't really go wrong with a salad, it tasted very fresh, no sad wilted lettuce so that's always a plus. Rate 8/10 I wish it had croutons. Now the real show stopper was the chicken and the tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). For the rice cake there was three spice levels and they did not come to play with the spicy. I thought it wasn't going to be that's spicy because other spicy rice cakes I've had before tend to be on the sweet savory side so I went with level 2. Let me first off start by saying that the rice cakes were perfectly cooked and it wasn't super chewy/overcooked, it was 10/10. The sauce was super good and super spicy. With the noodle and cheese combo was amazing and the only thing I can compare the spicy to was as if you were eating a pack of Samyang spicy noodles (which I don't mind) so definitely be careful on which spicy leave you pick. Rate 9/10 Words can't even explain the crunchiness of the fried chicken. It was so good and not overly oily like other fried chicken places I've had. Super juicy, tender and the sauce was perfect combo of sweet and spicy. Rate 10/10 Overall I will definitely be coming back and recommending this place to friends and family. read more

Had the pleasure to enjoy some really good chicken here. Place is very crowded though. Service was still good even when it's crowded. Price is very affordable read more

Yummy authentic Korean fried chicken! So delicious we forgot to take photos, so we will have to make another trip!

Ever since coming here late one night, we have craved it every week since! My absolute favorite dumplings EVER! It's very hard to find good vegetable dumplings for a pescatarian diet. 1981 chicken has the best dumplings I've ever had. The chicken is really yummy, as well as the chicken fried rice. OMG!!!!!! Perfect for sweet, salty, delicious lunch or dinner. Super great staff and vibes as well! read more

We stopped by on a busy Saturday evening, but still got seated right away with 2 people. The atmosphere was welcoming and lively with KPop music playing in the background. Definitely made me dance in my seat a bit. Lol! The menu had a variety of dishes to choose from like Korean chicken wings, ramen, fried rice, salad, etc. The food is so flavorful and delicious especially the wings (so crispy)! The employees were very friendly and helpful. We definitely will be back to try so much more! read more

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Ordered some delicious crispy fried wings and [[HIGHLIGHT]]a fun atmosphere to hang out at on a Friday night[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

Had a great lunch today here & I think that this place is being slept on!! Garlic fries were some of the best I've had in terms of fries probably ever. I got boneless wings with the spicy soy glaze and they were indeed really spicy, but had a good heat to them. I will definitely be back again, our server was super kind and they had a lot of TVs around the restaurant, so it's the perfect place to watch sporting events. read more

1981 K Chicken - Half order of boneless wings with spicy soy glaze, small order of garlic fries. - Korean Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Food 11/10, Service 10/10, [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes are immaculate![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Flavors are amazing and you can tell the food is fresh!

The food was very fresh and Ho taste and good waiter staff was good waiting for a To-Go box wate a long had go get are self that good for a new Restaurant Star 3 read more

Wow. Do yourself a favor and eat here. Everything was amazing delicious, the service was great, and the price was right! We had the fries, a full order of boneless garlic soy chicken, and some spicy Korean ramen. My wife said that the fries were the best she's "ever had." They come with a spicy mayo that I could honestly just drink. The chicken is outstanding and the size and quantity was more than we expected. I will say that if you like spicy, anything that we tried that said spicy was decently spicy. The chicken came with a small side salad, some slaw, and delicious pickled somethings. The spicy ramen was incredible. But be warned it is spicy as the name suggests. 10/10 would recommend this place and I will be going as often as I can! read more

BEST Korean wings in the Overland Park area. They will NOT disappoint. Great customer service, friendly and attentive! Chill, great music and comfortable seating. read more

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Food was delicious! Can't wait to come back when they've fully opened and see what else they've got. Super cute place too, and very conveniently located. The staff was also great, and made sure that we enjoyed everything (we ordered too much food!) read more

1981 K Chicken - Chicken Dumplings - Korean Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas