Originally saw in Lotte but I got done grocery shopping I forgot to go back to order so I stopped at this location on the way home. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. I placed an order to go. I never been and was unfamiliar with the flavors and the lady was so sweet and let me try a flavor. I stayed to just getting the wings for now but there were lots of other food items I plan to go back and try. I did have to wait a while for the wings because they make them fresh so I wasn't complaining. By the time I got home, put groceries away, the wings still had a good crunch and flavorful. The galbi sauce is sweet, kinda reminds me of sweet and chili without the chili. The restaurant looked like they had a crowd before I walked in but the host was keeping it clean while I was looking for through the menu. Definitely going back to eat in and try some new stuff. read more

bb.q Chicken Jacksonville - Galbi Wings - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I came here with my best friend to have some fried chicken because I have been wanting some, and she said she loved this place and that it's good, so we went. We ordered sweet potato fries, onion rings, the honey garlic wings and the golden spicy wings. The chicken was delicious!!! Crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside, and packed with flavors. It paired so well with the radish when eating it together. Perfect match made in heaven :) The sweet potato fries and onion rings were good too, but my favorite was the honey garlic chicken! Next time I need to come back to try other things at this place other than chicken :) read more

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We love this bb.q location! The staff is always friendly and attentive. I ordered the soy garlic wings, but my favorite flavor is their secret sauce. It's so unique, definitely not something you can find just anywhere! The breading on the chicken is consistently excellent and never disappoints (much better than the breading at Bimbimbox across the street!). The ambiance is always enjoyable and not too overwhelming. Overall, it's a fantastic place for Korean fried chicken! read more

bb.q Chicken Jacksonville - Soy Garlic wings - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

As a certified Korean fried chicken lover, I had to check out bb.q Chicken -- and the crunch did not disappoint. The chicken was fried to absolute perfection: crispy, light, and everything you want when you bite into KFC (the Korean kind, of course). I tried the Honey Garlic flavor this round, and while it was tasty, the flavor didn't hit as hard as I hoped. I was waiting for that big, bold, explosive bite, and instead got more of a gentle sweetness. Good... just not "wow." That said, the technique here is on point, and the menu has plenty of other flavors calling my name. Because when the chicken itself is this perfectly cooked, you know there's a flavor out there that's going to be a game-changer. Overall, I'd definitely go back -- solid crunch, solid spot, and I'm excited to try a different sauce next time to get that full flavor punch I'm craving. read more

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Located in hopping well visited plaza with plenty of parking. First time visit and great atmosphere as they a lively group karaoke that made it fun setting. Helpful friendly staff. Good hot and crispy fried chicken Tasty read more

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All chicken is fried in peanut oil. There were no Koreans in the restaurant and staff spoke spanish. They tried to tell us they only had a little peanut oil. Water tasted terrible. They need to clearly post signs that all food is fried in peanut oil for the benefit of those with severe nut allergies. read more

Love Love Love Very Attentive and Made the Way I want it Cheesing Fries To Die For Will come back everytime read more

Bright, open and clean. We were the only customers on a Saturday afternoon around 4:30. Service was great. We were seated right away. Drink orders were taken and brought quickly. Then food order was placed and delivered in a timely manner. We ordered the golden fried chicken, white rice, pickled radish, and a side of the Gangnam sauce. The chicken was fried to perfection. My husband and I lived in Korea for a few years and ate Korean friend chicken at least once a week. This was the best Korean fried chicken we have had since moving to Jacksonville. The radish was perfectly sweet and vinegary. My 3 year old ate 3 containers of it. I really liked the Gangnam sauce it is a sweet peppery soy blend. It went really nicely on the rice! Can't wait to come back. read more

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Comparing this bb.q location to the one back home in Tampa, it's quite different. The breading isn't the same, though the crunch was still there. I ordered the original hot spicy and while it was good, it didn't have the same spice kick I'm used to. The service was friendly, but our order was incorrect. We requested boneless chicken for one order and received bone-in wings instead. It didn't feel worth the extra wait and hassle to have it corrected. The French fries were disappointing. At our usual location, the fries are incredibly crunchy and addictive, but here they were very plain. Overall, it's not a bad fried chicken spot, but compared to other bb.q locations, I've definitely had better, which is why my expectations were higher. read more

Super cool spot! We walked in and they had karaoke going on which was just so fun. We ordered takeout for original and the chicken was good. Next time I'm going to try some different flavors and would love to dine in. It didn't take long and the girl who rang us up was nice and gave us waters while we waited. read more

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First time here. Came in for a late lunch at 3pm. Plenty of seating since we and another family was there to ourselves. Greeted promptly and drink orders taken and served immediately. I asked for recommendations on the chicken flavors and he suggested the Honey Garlic since it was a customer favorite. Also ordered a bowl of Bulgogi rice with a side of pickled radish. The flavors were spot on! The Bulgogi was tender and delicious and the rice was a nice sticky short grain! And the crunch on those bone in chicken wings were delicious. The Honey Garlic was a great first choice flavor. The pickled radish will cleanse your palate and tone down any heat in your mouth. A definite return visit for us read more

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The food was OK. They were very limited in their services. Decatur more to takeout rather than customers coming in sitting down and having something to eat my experience was they put me in the mind of a McDonald's or a Burger King but not a serious restaurant the menu was very sparse. The ambience was really cold. A place really needs a manager there that can live it up. Engage with the customers and answer any questions that they may have when they're there. read more

When my daughter told me that this is a Korean BBQ restaurant, my mind went somewhere completely different. This is a fried chicken place and a fantastic one at that. I ordered the Galbi wings with a side of their cheeseling fries. The fries came out first and they were surprisingly sweet. I wasn't expecting sweet fries, but they were delicious. I kept trying to figure out what flavor I was getting and by the end I think it was almost an apple cider taste. My wings came out and they were big, meaty and covered in a sticky sweet sauce. When I bit into the first wing, the crunch blew me away. I am glad that I am going to be working right up the road, because this is going right into my lunch rotation. read more

bb.q Chicken Jacksonville - Galbi Wings - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Sat at the bar and was served by Gabrella who was helpful and funny. Ordered the 1 half (8 pieces) golden original whole chicken. It sounds funny to say half of a whole chicken. Why not just half a chicken? Breading was crunchy and had good seasoning. Had a little sweet and spicy filing sauce on the side. So hot and delicious. So much better than the tenders places. Chicken with bones has more flavor. read more

The portions are enormous and the flavor is spot on. We got way too much food but we have no regrets. I got the Gangnam style wings and the flavor was on point it was just spicy enough and was really good. We got a few sides too and my husband ordered boneless wings. The mozzarella sticks have the same crunch and overall they know how to fry food. They do seem to have a lot of togo and online orders they work through so we did seem to be forgotten at times but it wasnt neglectful. The vibe is a little weird in that I'd expect it to be more of an order and then sit down type of place but it's cute. read more

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Food is not up to par. Chickens are so small, they are like bite size. This is disappointing. Main food is chicken and yet theyre so small. Not satisfied. just dont serve it if you dont have normal size one. read more

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Near end of September, had dinner with my brother and his gf. Finally had the chance to try this location although I've last visited the one in Orlando a few years ago. Upon entering, the interior was nicely done however it was quite warm in the restaurant. We ordered the following: *Cheese Sticks - similar to Mozzarella Sticks *Cheesling Fries - unique umami flavor with the cheesling powder *Honey Garlic Wings - sweet, soy flavor & garlicky flavor (very good btw) *Secret Sauce Wings - sweet & tangy (best flavor thus far) *Gangjeong Wings - spicy, soy flavor with some good heat from chilis (good) *Gangnam Style Wings - garlicky, oniony, peppery taste with some spice (also good) The service was great and nice. Attentive in checking on us. Overall, the wings were really good and super crispy. Love to hear the crunch on the wings. Bigger than average size wings so I was able to eat 4 out of the batch (1 each flavor). Definitely would like to try out other flavors as well. read more

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon. It was quite empty, and service was on the slower end, but that could be because everything tastes so fresh. Ambiance feels like an Applebee's, and nothing spectacular in general. It's clean and gets the job done. Now for the important part of the review: If you're craving Korean fried chicken, this place is a solid choice! The chicken itself was crunchy, though not quite on the level of that ultra-crisp you get in Korea. Still, the flavors were on point, and we tried a couple of different options. The one downside was that the spiciest flavor wasn't really spicy at all. For those familiar with real Korean spice like buldak sauce, it might feel a little mild. But for flavor alone, it was tasty! We also tried the tteokbokki, which was a highlight--chewy, rich, and we especially loved the rosé flavor! The creamy sauce added a perfect balance to the spice of the other dishes. As for the fries, they were impressively crunchy and didn't disappoint. While it's not exactly like what you'd get in Korea, it's a great spot for satisfying a KFC craving, with good flavor variety and sides to match. read more

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The food at bb.q is always amazing, their KFC is always freshly fried! This was the first time we decided to eat in as most of the time we order to go. The servers were fast to sit us on a table and take our drink orders. We ordered a dumpling appetizer that was amazing! The dumplings were fried to perfection.... We ordered Kimchi fried rice with and without cheese and several different flavors of boneless wings. They were all spectacular!! Unfortunately that the servers did not bring us any silverware, chopsticks or plates to eat until we asked for them and the place smelled like a nail salon ( I know there's nothing they can do as the place next to them is a nail salon, but after a bit the smell of acetone becomes bothersome) read more

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Literally the best wings and it was so delicious and the sweet potato fries were very crispy. Everything stayed hot and the food came out pretty quickly for a reasonable price for two people definitely would go again! read more

bb.q Chicken Jacksonville - Spicy galbi wings - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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It was my first visit and it won't be my last. I took it to Go and the gentlemen at the counter were really helpful and friendly; helping me decide which flavor I wanted to try. I couldn't decide between the Galbi and the sweet sauce; he was so kind to let me taste a sample of the 2 sauces. It was a tough choice ;I had a small Galbi. Loved the crunch and flavor. All those positive reviews and hype were true ! I live ~30 min away and the chicken still had a crunch and it was not battered up like other fried chickens . Give it a try; you will not regret it .The place was very nice, clean; had a modern comfortable ambiance . I want to try dining in next time. My funds are very tight right now or else I would be there every week. Now a fan of KFC WINGS ! I liked mixing the flavors of the sweet sauce with the Kalbi too. Run don't walk to bb.q chicken! read more

I'm so glad bb.q decided to come to Jax! They're exactly what they promote, Korean fried chicken and a lot of different popular Korean dishes. The service and seating time were pretty quick. I liked the atmosphere as well, pretty open and a chill place to eat. I love most of the flavors, including the honey garlic, secret sauce and soy garlic. I did not enjoy the galbi/spicy galbi wings. They didn't taste like galbi at all... other than that, the tteokkbokki was also good! Would come back again! read more

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I love KFC aka Korean Fried Chicken! So I was so excited when I BBQ chicken opened here in Jacksonville! Place was not busy when we came in so we were seated right away. We ordered the Soy Garlic wings, the Secret sauce half chicken, steamed rice and pickled radish. Our orders were served fast and hot! Now for the taste! To say I was disappointed was an understatement :( I had high expectations but the flavors came out flat. The batter was too thick and the sauces were not as good as a KFC would taste like and we have tried so many places that served them, and I would say BBQ Chicken's version is at the bottom of the pack.The picked radish was good though. Not sure if we will be back, but seems like a lot of people are coming, either it was their first time or they liked the food. Maybe we will try again, but not in the near future. read more

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This Korean fried chicken franchise has made its way to Jax! For a weekend lunch we ordered four flavors of wings, regular fries, sweet potato fries, cheesling fries, and cole slaw. Our online order was ready right at the estimated time and the order was correct. Everyone's favorite was honey garlic. That one seemed to have the most flavor of the ones that we tried. This was followed by the Caribbean jerk. The gangjeong didn't have the heat that we were looking for and the galbi wings had a strange taste. They didn't remind us of the traditional galbi flavor. The regular and sweet potato fries were good but soggy. A few minutes in the air fryer at home worked wonders! We wanted to taste the cheesling fries and the seasoning was interesting. I can't say it was anything that any of us would gravitate towards again. The wings were well coated in sauce and the fries were well done. Everything just needed to be a little crispier. I couldn't help but wonder if maybe the experience eating in the restaurant would've been better. read more

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It was my first time trying here. It is in a shopping plaza in front of Tinseltown movie theater. Inside, it's clean and spacious. There are TVs with Kpop videos playing. The service is great. I ordered take out and the waitress gave me a bottled water while I wait. I ordered the original 8 piece whole KFC for $16.95 plus tip for a little over $20. It was already a little spicy. However, I did not think it was anything special to justify the price. Especially at other chicken places that come with sides. read more

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Alas, Jacksonville gets its own KFC. Now folks, let's not get that confused with KFC as in "Kentucky Fried Chicken". I'm talking about KFC as in "Korean Fried Chicken". It is the real deal. BB.Q Chicken recently opened up serving up the finest KFC's and backs it by offering so many other different flavors at their dispense. There's places here that serves some KFC's but it is no comparison to the taste of BB.Q Chicken. The staff are friendly and the inside, it is pretty straigthforward. There's TV's playing K-Pop music videos, makes for a nice ambience. Currently, Korean Fried Chicken is not popular here in Jacksonville. That's why I'm so excited about the whole thing. Orlando's Colonialtown has about 4 to 5 places that serves KFC but it's quite a travel just to get a craving(s) fulfilled. So what's so good about Korean Fried Chicken you may ask. Korean fried chicken recipes typically call for a lighter batter vs that of the Western version. It's a method of madness of frying the chicken twice and the outcome you get is a crispier chicken especially the skin. You'd know from the taste and texture. Is it worth a try? You betcha. Despite the drive, I have been here twice already the last two days within the last five days if that tells you anything. Their menu is pretty simple. But the best part is, BB.Q Chicken offers so many other flavors both in boneless choice or traditional bone-in wings. I've tried several of the flavors already. My goal is to try out the rest of the other flavors on their menu as well as try their Kimchi Fried Rice, which wasn't available at the time I have gone there. So far so good, I have been impressed. I really love their food, chicken and service. Now it is your turn. read more

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My coworker really wanted me to try this place so I did. At home I ordered the small Galbi (sweet, savory and smoky) bone-in wings with an extra side of pickled radishes and my partner ordered a small Secret Sauce (sweet, tangy, spicy) boneless wings for delivery. While there were only 8 wings in a small order. The portion was massive. This was a whole meal for me. I thoroughly enjoyed the Galbi sauce and I would get it again. He at first liked the Secret Sauce but then decided he didn't like it because the spiciness was still hitting him later lol. Definitely would get these again. read more

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We ordered some chicken to go ! I'm a lady i eat so politely. Had to bring it home to enjoy lol. As expected of a proper korean fried chicken joint, they were packed up in a well ventilated paper box. No nonsense with any styrofoam or closed off container. The right way to do things. Plus we only had to drive about 10 minutes home so things were still crispy crunchy ! Service is good ya know for just ordering to go at the counter. No complaints there. They were nice ! We knew exactly what we wanted to order. A small little place most likely won't dine in maybe with friends to share a drink. FLAVORS !!!!! Exactly what i was dreaming of. I'm a bigggg huge fan of korean cheesiness. The cheesling was absolutely loaded up with that lovely powder. Savory with that iconic bit of sweetness. This thing was truly coated. Spicy galbi wasn't my choice it was the flavor my girlfriend chose heehee. Very meaty smoky like galbi. Savory sweet and spicy ! Very saucy. The garnishing of green onion and sesame was quite enjoyable ! I'm over the moon to finally have a korean fried chicken place in jax especially such a great chain. We need more to break up the taco onslaught. Lol. So i'm glad it was bb q to begin paving the way. I have a few more chains i would love to see... xoxo. Cant wait to order some more ! read more

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Ambience is okay, service is okay.. but the FOOD is INCREDIBLE!! The wings are so tender and big and juicy!! They are perfectly crispy and stayed so fresh and crunchy on the 15 minute drive home!! I absolutely love the sauce for the spicy galbi; it is sweet and savory and spicy and oh so satisfying; exactly what I wanted! My girlfriend got the cheesling and they were also great; cheesy with a complex savory flavor! They do not skimp on sauce and dry rub here!! I know some people are saying that the service is slow, but in my opinion the food is well worth the wait, and wings do usually take a little bit so I can't complain! Definitely will be back to try more flavors as well as ordering the same again!! read more

bb.q Chicken Jacksonville - cheesling wings - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Update: We came back and super glad we did. The inside was clean, bright, and there's a bar area with stools. Not alot of seating inside but we found a table during lunch time on a random Sunday. Our waitress Ivy was nice, friendly, and fast with her service. The staff that day was friendly. We had the following: Spicy chicken wings - 7/10 - I loved the spice on this! It was perfectly spicy, crunchy, and paired so well with the radish and side of rice. Keep in mind that there is a difference between the original spicy and spicy. The original spicy doesn't have a wet sauce on it nor is it coated. Soy garlic wings - 8/10 - this one was very flavorful and it was like a POW of flavor explosion. You can taste the soy and garlic flavors very distinctively. As soon as I took a bite, my eyes got wide because of all the flavors happening in my mouth. It was salty, crunchy, and garlicky and we both enjoyed this flavor very much. More than the spicy one. I usually go to bonchon or domu for their KFC but bbq, hands down, the best Korean fried chicken that I've had so far in Jax. The chicken wings (you can get boneless, wings, half chicken, or even a whole chicken) were fried to perfection and every bite, was crunchy and crispy. I loved the batter that they used on them! The wings came with a side of white, pickled radish and the acidity definitely helps cut down the grease and heaviness of the wings. I do wish that they would serve kid sizes because each order comes with 8 wings and they were big!! Not that I'm complaining haha but I wasn't hungry that day and wished they served wings in a 4 pack or something. I would suggest getting a side of rice or something to go with your wings. After eating the third wing, I grew kind of a little tired of the monotonous flavor and wanted to something to go along with it. The white rice, after soaking up the sauce, provided a nice balance to the wings. I will defiintely come back and try their kimchi fried rice and other appetizers like the cheeslilng fries too! I'm glad I gave them another chance after the initial "not so great" experience because I would have missed out on delicious fried chicken! Can't wait to try other flavors! read more

There's a new fried chicken wing spot in Jax, but not just any fried chicken spot, a Korean fried chicken spot. This is @bbqchickenus (bb.q chicken) located in the Tinseltown area of Southside. Talk about doing one thing and doing it well...The skin is crunchy, but practically melts on your tongue. Kind of like a Pop Rock, but without all that annoying effervescence. The wing meat was piping hot and tender. I got the Galbi wings: the aforementioned perfect wings tossed in the classic sweet and smoky Korean sauce and finished with green onions and sesame seeds. A great wing to start with if you're not familiar with the concept of Korean fried chicken. Do you know why Korean fried chicken is considered some of the best fried chicken on earth? Because it was taught to Korean cooks by African American GIs after the World War. Don't take my word for it. Just ask @altonbrown The More You Know read more

bb.q Chicken Jacksonville - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

First off, I managed to find out about this place via friend. We went and the staff was polite and attentive. We even had the opportunity to speak with the manager about some of the beers offered and he was even respectful. Now on to the food, by far my favorite as Ddeok-Bokki hands down just amazing and a texture I can not explain and can't wait to have again. The sauce was incredible and by far exceeded my first time impression of this dish. The wings were all amazing with the Galbi flavor being my favorite. Can't wait to go back to try other flavors. read more

bb.q Chicken Jacksonville - From to left to bottom right. Gangnam style wings. Honey Garlic wings. Secret Sauce boneless wings. Galbi bonuses wings. Center Ddeok-Bokki - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I came here while visiting town for work, and I really wanted to love this place. Leann was amazing, with exceptional service. The food came out piping hot, which was a plus, and it was actually cooked to order. However, the wings are so giant I almost felt I was eating turkey wings. I almost choked twice while eating one time from a piece of broken bone in the chicken, and the second time there was a piece of wire material in my food like it came from a scrubbing pad. When I brought it to their attention, they just simply said oh I'm sorry about that. Needless to say, I just stopped eating and didn't even take it to go. I wasted $23 for a lunch meal and I will not be back. read more

Delish chicken wings. Fresh, good sauces,! Great, friendly service, explained all the sauces n chicken. Very good dumplings served to us, everything made to order. Nice small dining area, they come to your table to take your order or they have a to go service. We will return soon! read more

Oh man this was our 1st time eating here and it was delicious. We ordered and waited outside for our order and I believe the owner or maybe the Manager came in with his hands full and my son opened the door for him and was super friendly. He welcomed us and asked if we were already being helped and said thanking for coming in today. A smile goes along way but gratitude for showing appreciation for choosing his establishment and going out of his way to say it goes even further. We will definitly be back. read more

As you enter the restaurant, the ambiance is welcoming and sets the tone! OMG do NOT sleep on the delicious food, as well as the service was AMAZING! Food was on time, hot, fresh! I definitely recommend read more

I finally tried bb.q today for lunch. I got the Spicy Galbi flavor wings small (bone-in 8 wings) and an order of the Beef Bulgogi over rice and I had a sweet tea for my beverage. I regret getting the Beef Bulgogi a little, because I forgot to ask to leave out the broccoli. It wasn't large pieces, but chopped up, so it required a lot of maneuvering around them. Over all, I think I should have gotten the kimchi fried rice instead of that. I think comparing theirs to Bonchon's Beef Bulgogi fried rice, Bonchon wins. They're both around $14.00. The service was fine as business picked up as it got closer to noon while I was eating. They were attentive and checked on me a couple of times. The wings were not very spicy to me, but they were crispy and the flavor was good. The environment was laid back and was fine. Not too loud. My main complaint is just the usual high prices of wings these days. I really doubt anyone paying attention believes "supply chain issues" are a valid excuse anymore. They went up during c0vid and haven't come back down, so that just means businesses are keeping the prices high intentionally. I would like to try getting a whole bird one day to share. One thing I've noticed about these Korean Chicken chains is that in Korea, they'd offer gloves to wear, but over here they don't. If they and Bonchon could lower their prices, I'd go more often. So after a 20% tip, my bill was $41.09. Am I the only one that thinks that's expensive? read more

Wow! This place was so great. So I didn't try the chicken which seems to be more so what they're known for (hence the name) but I tried their Ddeok-Bokki and their Rose Ddeok-Bokki and it was absolutely delicious! The Rose one had a sweetness to it while the other one had a really nice Smokey and spicy flavor. The rice cakes were incredibly tender and big! The tofu skin (which I'm usually not a fan of) soaked up all the spices and was really good. I placed my order for pick up and got a text that it was ready which was great. They seemed incredibly nice inside and the restaurant looked very clean. I will definitely be back! read more

*5/5 stars!* *B.B.Q Jacksonville - Korean Fried Chicken Perfection!* I'm obsessed! B.B.Q's Korean Fried Chicken is a GAME CHANGER! *Must-Try:* *Honey Garlic Chicken Wings* - Golden crisp exterior - Juicy, piping hot interior - Garlic and honey sauce = absolute perfection! *Standouts:* - Flavorful bites - Crispy exterior, tender interior - Generous portion size *Perfect For:* - Spicy food lovers - Fried chicken enthusiasts - Late-night cravings *Service:* - Friendly staff - Quick service *Ambiance:* - Cozy, casual vibe Will I return? Absolutely! If you're craving Korean Fried Chicken goodness in Jacksonville, B.B.Q is THE SPOT! *Highly Recommended!* read more

bb.q Chicken Jacksonville - Korean Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Ordered through the app and was able to pick up my order promptly. The wings, fries and Rose Ddeok-Bokki was delicious.