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    bb.q Chicken DT Riverside

    4.5 (281 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Alex D.

    Bb.q chicken keeping up that same great quality everywhere. Staff here are super friendly and on top of everything. Restaurant was super clean which is always a plus.

    Caribbean Spice Boneless
    Tommy P.

    I've been to this chain a few times as well as a similar brand but I felt like its time to finally get a review going! The food was much better than I expected and the quality of the fry and flavor was amazing! I came in slightly conservative with my thoughts as I'm much more supportive of their competition but I was definitely pleased with how their quality was! Soy garlic - on the slightly saltier side but definitely is complemented well with their radish. My always choice when I try Korean fried chicken! Caribbean - very curious taste as you can see where the inspiration for the flavor came from. The spices and sauces play well for a great and balanced sweet and seasoned flavor. Wings of fire - I did expect a bit more heat from them but it is definitely a classic sweet and fiery flavor. The heat definitely builds up as you go and would give your average customer the sweats! The cashier was kind and quick to receive us as we entered and made sure that we got our food as soon as it came out! The interior is very clean and made for a later dinner with the family or a late hangout with friends. I was boppin to their music choices and my table was feeling it too despite not being huge fans of kpop haha Overall I am very happy with the flavors and the quality of the chicken that I got and didn't have much to complain about here!

    Boneless Caribbean Jerk chicken with side of rice (take-out, my bowl at home). Sweet, spicy, delicious.
    Paul S.

    Although it's a regional chain, each location feels distinctly like a ma & pa establishment, especially the friendly service and clean front dining area. The food is expertly prepared and if you desire flavors with a Korean influence, look no further. I've only had the chicken here to date, but bone-in or boneless, there's something for everyone. The crispy batter fried in clean oil yields a brilliant golden brown to the finished product. I asked about the boneless on my first order and learned that they use thigh meat, in big portions, which yields a flavorful and tender end result. If you're thinking about boneless from Wing Stop et al., think again. My current favorite flavor is the Caribbean jerk with its spicy and savory blend of peppers, allspice, and cinnamon. Over a bowl of rice at home, just add sesame seeds and scallions to liven up the presentation. The big screen tvs often show World Cup games, so grab a booth and stay awhile.

    Hannah M.

    Everytime my family and I order a fried chicken from here, it always looks like they gave us someone else's leftovers. This happened multiple times. We're very dissapointed, we tried this chicken place multiple times because its the only korean fried chicken near us, and the condition of the meat is just not good at all.

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    Angelica T.

    The food here is so good we went 3 times just this week. So so happy we finally have a delicious Korean chicken spot close to home that's open pretty late. The chicken is cooked to order so it's crispy and hot when we get it. It's even crispy when we take it home (as long as we leave the box open in the car en route). We tried the half and half, which was pretty good... But our favorites have got to be the Cheese & Honey ones. The place is clean and the staff friendly. There's parking right in front but also across the street there's a parking structure (saw it but never needed to use it so I don't know if it's paid or free). Would definitely keep coming back here for their delicious wings.

    Half and Half & Half Whole Chicken (golden and special)
    Ashley C.

    I've been here a couple times, and it's always amazing. The chicken is crispy, meaty, and delicious. You can't go wrong with the half and half whole chicken (golden original and special). Don't forget the radish! The rose ddeok-bokki pairs well with the chicken. Service is great and the establishment is clean. If you're in the mood for drinks, they have a good selection of sodas, Korean beer, and soju. Great place for yummy food and chill vibes!

    Patricia U.

    Wow, delish even when delivered! Still chrispy, full of flavor and very warm. We will definitely visit the restaurant.

    Janelle S.

    I've been to other bb.q Chicken locations that have ready-to-go boxes under heat lamps, but this downtown Riverside spot makes everything fresh to order -- which means you'll be waiting about 15-20 minutes. When I went to pick up an online order, it wasn't too busy, but service was still a little slow since there was only one person juggling the register, dine-in service, and takeout orders. That said, the food quality definitely makes up for the wait. The chicken is super crispy and flavorful, just as good as other locations! Parking can be a bit limited -- there are a few spots right out front, but there's also a parking structure just across the street. Overall, a great addition to the Riverside area :)

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    Joel R.

    Love this palace!!! I've only been to a different location and they just opens one in my town (Riverside) definitely coming back here love the atmosphere in here and love the food definitely recommend if you haven't tried it.

    French Fries
    Brett P.

    quick delicious fresh Not cheap A lot of flavor options Lunch specials Friendly Loud

    Boneless chicken with secret sauce, not spicy at all. A little sweet. I tasted the secret ingredient but i wont spoil the surprise.
    Dee W.

    For a casual but delicious chicken and korean inspired meal, this is top notch! Definitely worth the price! You will not be disappointed in the chicken... actually the kimchi fried rice was so good too! Order from a counter, but they bring the food to you. However, you have to get your own silverware, water and napkins. And clean up after yourselves. The food came to us quickly, maybe 15 minutes, or so. They sell beer and soju and canned soda... no free refills. But the food is so worth it! Original bone in wings were piping hot! The secret sauce wings are also great. French fries are fantastic! We want to come back and try other items from the menu. Go check them out!

    Honey Garlic
    Armando T.

    While I'm doing my jury duty, I came across bbq chicken in downtown Riverside so I tried & WOW, this place has the best & crispiest boneless honey garlic chicken I ever tried. The sweet potatoes fries were crunchy, I'm impressed. This is establishment is very clean and restroom is very well maintained. So when you are in downtown Riverside, may be doing errands highly recommend this place. Also service is great & friendly

    An order of the half and half chicken , kimchi fried rice and Ddeok-Bokki
    Astrid P.

    This has become my fave spot for lunch on the weekends. The chicken taste just like it did in Korea. It's moist, juicy, crispy The sauces are finger licking good My fave sauces are Gangnam & secret. Can never go wrong with the original Don't forget to order a beer and a bottle of soju to share. We continue to go back.

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    7 months ago

    Amazing food great service. Cool environment. I come here all the time whenever I visit.

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    11 months ago

    Awesome spot. The food is great! The service is amazing! It's very cozy inside would definitely recommend.

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    8 months ago

    The front desk was rude, and wants to take longer with the food than what the cook said why would you want to do that

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    1 year ago

    Crispy, flavorful and reasonably prices. Located next door to City hall in the heart of Downtown Riverside . My new fave go to

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    11 months ago

    The chicken was very juicy and delicious. Kimchi fried rice was good. I highly recommend this place.

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    4 months ago

    Great service, generous, amazing food :) I got the honey garlic it was very crispy and flavorful.

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    4 months ago

    I love their food, I am never disappointed whether it's lunch for just me or dinner for upto 6 people

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    9 months ago

    I only ordered a rice cake, but unexpectedly it tasted very good, and portion was ok.

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    9 months ago

    Great food great service and great atmosphere. Food was nice and hot fresh and crunchy!!

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    Amazing food, try everything from the menu (especially the wings)!! Service was fast and the ambience was great. Super nice staff.

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    Ask the Community - bb.q Chicken DT Riverside

    Are there any options for party trays or catering sizes?

    The highest amount I see is 24 pieces. You may need to contact the store to see if they can do a party tray for you.

    When will it open?

    It's open now as of 9/17/24

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