Bb.q is by far the best KFC in Michigan. I was so excited when they opened a second location in AA. The first time we stopped by, there was a sign saying last order had to be placed at 2:30 pm due to closing for an hour. I was pretty disappointed then but when we came around this time, I was so happy that they changed it for the weekends. The staff were all so nice and helpful. This location is slightly different- I like that the Troy location has a few extra utensils on each table (extra paper plates, chopsticks, forks, gloves). They gave us a couple extra napkins but they were pretty small (napkins used for drinks). We ordered the kimchi fried rice- which is always delicious and pretty consistent. And a medium (16 pcs) Gangnam style- our favorite. Yes, it's pretty pricey but the chicken is worth it! It is definitely better enjoyed at the restaurant, so the chicken doesn't lose its crisp. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for KFC. read more

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We have tried legit Korean fried chicken in Korea and tried BB.Q in California. The one here is pretty good. Of course nothing can compare to Korea. From the moment we sat down, the waitress checked if we had any food allergies (their menus also have a note for people with allergies). She also let us know that it would take 25-30min for the food to come out (which is average for a korean fried chicken place). We ordered the Half & Half Whole Chicken (half golden original and half secret sauce). They have kpop music videos playing all over the screens so it creates a legit Korean restaurant environment. The golden original was good and had a good crispiness to it. It stayed hotter longer when it was brought out. The secret sauce was my preferred flavor. I liked that it was sweet tasting and the texture was crunchy too. Both chicken platters came with radish and it had good flavor and cut up to a good bite size. The owners and waiters checked on us a lot. read more

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My favorite is the cheesling wings - they make it better than any of other bb.q restaurants. Friendly staff, plenty of seating but wouldn't allow anyone to sit in the booths, supposedly for a reservation but no one showed up after a couple hours. As patrons came in the servers kept telling them sit anywhere and if they chose the booths, the servers quickly and politely told them to sit elsewhere. Whatever, the wings were still good. read more

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Lively place. The staff works hard and is very nice and attentive. Atmosphere: noisy and not relaxing. A bit chaotic, actually. When I got there, there was a table of kids who were playing in the middle of the restaurant and screeching so loud. Finally they left and another family came in with two children that were literally running and chasing each other all around the restaurant. Not bb.q's fault, but idk if this is a regular thing. If you want a quiet place. This isn't it. This is only my second time having Korean fried chicken and the first time (Miss Kim's) was absolutely amazing, so maybe my expectations were too high. I got bone-in wings with secret sauce, which is supposed to be tangy and somewhat spicy. It just tasted like cooking oil to me. Like wayyy too much oil. Maybe that's what they have to do to get the chicken so crispy but I'm just not a fan. I'm not sure if it was the chicken I didn't like or the sauce, but it was neither tangy nor spicy. Oil was the dominant flavor. I only ate a few of the wings and a bowl of steamed rice. I got a to-go box for the leftovers but I really don't want them. Maybe it's just me. Maybe you'd love this place. The chicken is half the price of Miss Kim's. I'd rather pay double for their fried chicken. Also, they only gave me one little cocktail napkin for these very saucy wings. I asked for more and they gave me three or four more, then asked me if I wanted gloves. I never heard of that but it's a great idea. I just don't understand why they don't have real napkins. Also also, my food came in a weird order. First the chicken and a few minutes later the rice, and then my drink several minutes later. (It's a good thing the chicken wasn't actually spicy because I'd have been in trouble!) My drink was a peach slushy and it was delicious. Lastly, the place was very clean from the dining area to the bathroom to what I could see of the food prep area. I really wanted to like this place but I don't think I'll be back. Maybe it's just me. I see the other reviews here are great. If you like Korean fried chicken, try it, but you really should try Miss Kim's. read more

The food here is really good! I came here with my best friend one time and it was the perfect place to chat over some rose tteokbokki and chicken. The service was so kind, I really enjoyed talking to him, and the ambiance was perfect for a casual lunch with friends. I definitely want to come here again soon sometime! read more

Excellent chicken ! The plain fried chicken was superb light and crispy! my bf had the secret sauce on his and he loved it. We had the delicious fries too they were amazing. I love how they only have a few choices but very well made. The customer service was on point, the employees were friendly, efficient and accommodating. Our order was ready within 20 min. We picked it up about 15min to closing and we were very happy with our order. read more

This was my family's first time trying a Korean BBQ chicken place. We didn't quite know how it worked, but the waitstaff here was super helpful. We tried the honey garlic bone-in chicken wings. They took a bit to prepare but came out quite hot, crispy and HUGE. We ordered 16 wings for three people and had leftovers because the wings are easily double the size of wings you'd get anywhere else. The staff provided gloves and a bucket for the bones and both were very helpful. The wings were flavorful, crispy and delicious and I think we've found a new favorite place in Ann Arbor. Thanks bb.q Chicken for a great experience! read more

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Polite staff, made sure I knew the Korean fried chicken takes extra time to prepare fresh. The portion they gave me was MASSIVE, it was juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. (I ate it all) The sauce was quite good, and it was drenched in sauce. I even thought the sweet potatoes fries were above average. Don't know what makes these fries so tasty, but they were exceptional. You get a lot of meat and a little bit of fries, which is better than getting mostly fries and a little bit of meat. The staff is pretty good about quickly cleaning the tables after people leave, and they've got K-pop performances on the television. I did not stay to eat, but the ambiance was fine. Since this place is close to my work, I'm definitely recommending my coworkers go there for lunch. read more

Their food is great. One thing I didn't like though was how thick the rice cakes were for the Rose tteokbokki, I was used to eating at the Troy location and they usually use a less larger rice cake. Service can take a while here but overall still good quality chicken. read more

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Ok so here we go!! The food was good , the only complaint my partner had was the skin was "slimy " a bit so keep in mind some other texture might be under the crispy crunch . The options of the menu were very limited ... which I don't personally find favor in , u only can choose 1 no sauce on the side no half and half just 1 Prices were ok- could be a bit better in my eyes especially for the limited options and quality of food (Sorry I didn't include pictures of food) read more

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It seems like Ann Arbor is being bombarded with Korean Fried Chicken joints, which is blessing! Placed online order for Spicy Original wings and Secret Sauce wings - all 8 pcs for pickup. bb.q is on top of my list when it comes to Korean fried chicken joints. The reason is their spicy original wings, my favorite and must get whenever I order from bb.q chicken, even if I get other items! The other sauce I get is the secret sauce, love that sweet and tangy flavor. I also only get wings, because they are 1) easier to eat and 2) the sauce to meat ratio is a lot better. I would recommend you order online and do pickup. They do offer dining option, but it was busy when I stopped in to pick up my order. They have tables to the left and right side of the entrance and bar seating area at the back of the store. The app told me the order would be ready at 6:15pm, got there little early, but the order didn't come out until 6:25pm. If you order using their site, add extra 10 minutes before you go to pick up the order. read more

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The best Korean Fried Chicken in Ann Arbor area - plain original or with spicy sauces

I came ravenous after a long workout . I'm not usually a fan of fried food, but I'm Glad I tried this pace! The inside is neat and clean. I chose to dine in and the service was wonderful. There were so many options of fried chicken and many Korean variations. I got the golden delight, which is their basic. I ordered the ddeok-bokki as well. They were both fab! The chicken was perfect. Hot and crispy. The rice cakes were the rose version which was creamy with the perfect amount of spices. I particularly loved that the chicken was accompanied by pickled radishes to balance the richness. The only thing I think would improve the experience is to have more vegetables to balance the heat and richness of the other options. I will definitely return to try the other flavors and exotic drink options. read more

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I'm SO glad I finally could try this place! It had been on my list for awhile and I finally went. We were warmly greeted and told to sit wherever we would like. We were brought menus and water for the table. The waitress was quick to point out the best options for non-spicy chicken since we had a young child with us. That was incredibly thoughtful. We waited a reasonable amount of time for our food. The portions are great for the price. This is not popcorn chicken - it is basically full chicken thigh pieces. The flavoring and crispiness were perfect. The kimchi rice bowl is quite spicy but delicious. K-Pop concert footage and music videos were playing on all of the screens. The waitress and another staff member checked in on us a few times to make sure we were doing well. The restaurant was clean and so were the bathrooms. Parking can be a little crowded as there are two other busy businesses sharing the same space. Will return. read more

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So glad this is finally open!! I live nearby and I've been excited as soon as I saw their coming soon storefront. I've had bb.q chicken in California before and it was so delicious so I knew I had to come check it out for their soft opening. It was definitely busy but we were seated as soon as we walked in. We ordered the Mala Ddeok-Bokki, a medium order (16 pc) of the secret sauce boneless wings and an order of French fries. There definitely was a bit of a wait to get out food and I think there may~ have been an issue with our order having gotten input correctly in their system. But of course they just opened, were backed up with orders and super busy so I'm sure they'll get all the kinks sorted out in time. The staff was super kind and friendly despite how busy it was. The food was so good! The chicken was amazingly crispy and super tender and juicy! I remember their Secret Sauce having a tad more heat to it but ours was definitely more on the sweet side. Will definitely order more spicy ones next time. The mala Ddeok-Bokki definitely had all the heat we were hoping for. Perfect level of spice - my partner was even sweating a little. The French fries were also really good and we made use of the extra sauce to dip them in! All in all a terrific meal. Definitely look forward to come back and try more sauces/flavors! read more

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This has become our new go to spot. We havent had anything we didnt like here, our current favorites are spicy gal-bi wings and gangnam style wings, Also really like the Caribbean rice bowl. Online ordering always just works the way it should and its always ready when it should be "only the first month or so was this not the case" Staff is friendly and efficient and the Maple road location is always busy, always a good sign. We tried to mix it up and get our fried chicken fix once again at Popeyes on Baker rd last night and were once again reminded why this is always a bad idea. read more

bb.q Chicken Ann Arbor - Galbi wings and Caribbean rice bowl. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

O had boneless chicken with hot and spicy it was great. If you like spicy this is for you.

Ann Arbor is now really becoming saturated with Korean wings and that is not a problem for me. These wings are fried to perfection definitely double fried and juicy on the inside crispy on the outside. Korean wings usually take some time, I would recommend ordering in the app first even if sitting inside to eat. 8 wings were $15.99 comes with one small side we choose the radish. What I like about this place is they have more sauce options than most Korean wings places I have been to. Our favorite sauce that we have tried was the gochujang wings not crazy spicy but nice kick with great flavor. The kalbi was good reminded me more of traditional American bbq, did not remind me of eating grilled Kalbi but the sauce was ok. The cheesling fries were good, but I did prefer Noori's magic fries. The drinks were good and refreshing will definitely do take out here again nice convenient location close to 94 and good parking options. read more

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I cannot describe how thrilled I am to have a great fried chicken spot at Westgate. I got a few wings to go, and not only were they still crispy when I got home - they were still crispy out of the fridge the next day. It was hard to pick a sauce, but I opted for the boneless gang-jeong and the bone-in soy garlic. I also couldn't resist the rose ddeok-bokki. Everything was excellent. I'm already dreaming of our next visit. read more

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soft opening! welcome to town bb.q! While I haven't tried it before in other towns, they're all over. We ordered the soy garlic and the spicy galbi wings. Pickled radish doesn't come with and is an extra $1.25. Crunchy, fresh Korean fried chicken! I liked the soy garlic more than the spicy galbi. This is totally personal preference because I like less saucy wings. The soy garlic had the perfect drizzle so that it had that wonderful crunch! The set up when you walk in is almost like fast casual but they have seating & service. Our server was very attentive and quick. They have handheld POS systems which is nice. read more

Great service - honest upfront about the wait. They apologized that they shorted one order by one piece of chicken - but they didn't want us to wait. They returned 5 minutes later with three more pieces as an apology. Drinks were flavorful. Fried rice was tasty and the kimchi on point! The chicken was very juicy and the best Korean fried chicken we have had in Ann Arbor. We will return. read more

This place has the best Korean style fried chicken wings I've ever tried. They're quite large and the sauces are all very good. Sides and other things I've tried are also good. It is a little slow as everything is cooked fresh to order so don't go in expected a quick meal, but if you're not in a rush the wait is definitely worth it! read more

The chicken is so good! Perfect crisp, flavorful sauces, and the staff was very nice :)

The niceness levels were so off-the-charts that I stood there like some kind of kindness-deprived goblin and actually said out loud, "Wow, you're all so nice!" as if I'd just discovered a rare species in the wild. The Korean BBQ was delicious too, which was a relief because I'd already committed to being their weirdest regular. read more

Caribbean spice rice ball is really tasty and I'm craving mala ddeok bokki, this is very spicy but taste good! read more

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We had a take-out lunch, 6 wings with rice and the other with fries. Very good! Juicy and flavorful! We also enjoyed the vegetable potstickers. 10/10! read more

Fabulous flavors and variety. It's fried chicken without the heavy, oily aftertaste of traditional fried chicken. And enormous pieces. Eight boneless wings felt like 16 wings. Onion rings and sweet potato fries also excellent. Everything made to order at time of order and cooked by hand. Can't be in a hurry but so worth the wait. Could do with serving larger napkins because you will need them (in a good way). read more

I loved the chicken. The sides were good as well. having the food picked up I could see how cute the place was and decorations were amazing. Employees nice and friendly read more

Great Food! Quick a In and out for pickup! Try it! Good good good good good...had to have 85! read more

I ordered a half-chicken with their secret sauce and fries. The chicken was very crispy but the secret sauce was very sweet. The only complaint I have is that they only offered 3 of the flavors on the whole/half-chicken (why?). read more

The best crispy chicken around! So flavorful and crunchy without being dry. Workers are always so welcoming.

Food was okay, wait was long. Price was average. Either wings you only get one sauce, doesn't matter how many wings you order.

We really loved bb.q! We decided to dine in. The ambiance is moreso similar to a fast food dine in option, but they will wait your table and deliver your food. The wait time was about 25 minutes for our food, as they were really busy. The lobby/dining area is small so I wouldn't recommend gathering to dine in large groups. The food was great, super crispy chicken and tasty sauce. It didn't lack flavor at all. You definitely should give it a try if you're in the area! read more

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My first time having Korean fried chicken and it did not disappoint! It didn't feel like it was drenched in oil and I highly recommend the soy garlic if you was a not too sweet and savory combo. The waitress was really nice and helpful since it was my first time. Very clean and well organized place. read more

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Ok, the chicken was really good!! Crispy, moist, fresh. However, I would highly recommend that you call ahead and order. We showed up randomly on a Friday evening and were told the wait was 1.5 hours. We still put in an order and walked around the nearby stores but the time estimation was pretty accurate. Our favorite flavor was the original. We also got the house sauce, but felt it was a little sweet. read more

This is a great go to if you wanted some delicious fried chicken there's ample parking. The service was reasonable time it was made to order and it was delicious. The service was great. They do have set times for lunch and dinner so if you want lunch go before 3pm. They offer you gloves so you don't have to get your hands messy and they have clean bathrooms. read more

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Simple decor, but clean. We had 2 different varieties, original and a sweet/spicy variety on the bone. Delicious wings Lots of Asians eating in, and a Korean couple next to us said this is the real deal. Crunchy outside, moist and juicy meat. They were out of some varieties. Service was good. We will be back! read more

Food was good, although not even close to a whole chicken order; likely half a chicken. It was about 10 minutes late for pickup. Taste was excellent. read more

Chicken the way chicken was meant to be! I have high expectation for fried chicken from years in the industry. This chicken is one of, if not THE, best fried chicken I've ever eaten. The golden crispness holds its crunchy goodness in carryout!! There's magic in their recipe. Each bite has the requisite crunch from the batter and moistness from the chicken. That could be enough for most restaurants but bb.q Chicken goes further with a recipe that holds its flavor and shape beyond the restaurant doors. You won't find a carryout container riddled with broken off bits. And the flavor is just as good next day out of the refrigerator. Many restaurants fail where bb.q Chicken excels across the board. The flavor options are unique and even my often picky kids loved the Special Sauce and Cheesling flavors. The goodness doesn't stop at the chicken. I could happily eat the Ddeok-Bakki as my meal. I look forward to trying the other options in the future. Speaking of future, our kids have already asked that bb.q Chicken Ann Arbor be our primary chicken restaurant. We will be returning again and again. The restaurant was very clean. Everyone was kind and helpful explaining the menu as we were first timers. read more

I love BBQ chicken! I used to go when I lived in a different state and was relieved to find out they were opening one here in Ann Arbor. Food is always made as expected. I typically order online and my orders are completed pretty quickly. read more