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    Chicken is Back

    4.6 (49 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Lovely view from our table.
    Barry H.

    It's cute but not the cleanest place. As you might expect, the smell of greasy frying kind of permeates the air. No comfortable chairs in this house, but there is the one couch option in the back (between the kitchen and bathroom; right where my Jewish family always requests to sit ). The food is good; crispy chicken; delicious crispy fries; good sauce options. Everything is served very hot, which is great. The white garlic is a recommend. The frozen lemonade might be the best thing we had; must try if you like good fresh lemonade like we do. And the prices are typical of this cuisine. Higher than you'll pay at KFC or Popeye's but hey, it's a restaurant after all.

    Yvonne C.

    Wooooooo when I say their chicken sandwich is good, it was GOOOOOOOD! It was so good that I had to get it the next day again. Back to back chicken sandwich for lunch lol idk what kind of sauce they put in there but it was what made the whole chicken sandwich diff from other spots. Also to add that their chicken was tender and crispiness was on point. I just loved it so much!!

    Esther C.

    I stopped in here for a quick bite for dinner and was really impressed by this new chicken shop. It was pretty empty during the weekday so I ordered and waited at a table for my food, it took about 10-15 mins to come out and everything was delicious. The thigh burger was super juicy, fries were really crispy and I upgraded the drink in my meal to a mango slush drink (forgot what it was called exactly)... it was a little too sweet for my taste but still refreshing. The decor is also super cute, I was one of the few dining in but it looks like a lot of people have discovered this spot and order via takeout. I would definitely come back next time I'm in the area and would highly recommend!

    Chicken, shrimp and spring rolls
    Alex P.

    Took my teenage son to "This Chicken Is Back" on Northern Blvd in Queens. It is a chill spot with friendly vibes and tasty food. They serve Korean-style dishes with a bunch of different sauces to pair with their crispy chicken, shrimp, and sandwiches. My son loved the frozen lemonade, and I was really into the corn slaw, super refreshing. The place is chill and cozy, with a few tables and benches for seating, plus some screens and even a few games to keep you entertained while you wait or eat. The staff were super friendly, gave great recommendations, and kept the vibe relaxed. Definitely a fun little spot to grab a bite. Will try again with others. Meter parking outside.

    Honey Soy 8 Bites 1 Small Fries Soda, Boneless Wings (10 Pcs)
    Wen Na Z.

    The chicken is perfectly fried and we thoroughly enjoyed the honey garlic sauce. They have a couple of family set options which are great so you can try a variety of the items on their menu. We came to celebrate our friends' birthdays and the owner(?) gave us a pitcher of beer as service. Our group left happy and full.

    Juicy Grilled Chicken Burger And 6 Boneless Wings Small Fries Soda
    Becky L.

    Inexpensive combos and meals! The boneless chicken was very juicy and the fries were hot and crispy. I thought the honey soy sauce on the chicken was just a tad too sweet. It left me feeling a little thirsty afterwards. My husband liked the lighter version of the grilled chicken sandwich. It's a pretty casual establishment and the menu is very similar or identical to Mom's Touch a few years back. We had a big group and they were very accommodating!

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    Lani M.

    The crispiest, most delicious chicken!! My friend loves Chicken Is Back, so she brought me here and I was SO impressed that I already went back again on my own. If you like chicken (wings, bites, tenders, sandwich, etc.), trust me--this is THE spot! I don't think I've EVER had a better chicken sandwich than the one here, and my friend has said the same. For the wings, my favorites are the plain crispy wings and the honey soy crispy wings. Seriously amazing flavors! Aside from the delicious food, the service is also excellent and I love the vibe/ambiance! The lighting and art here are super creative and fun, definitely making it a great hangout spot for a group dinner. Highly recommend this spot and can't wait to keep coming back!

    Andrea G.

    Came here last night for a quick bite to eat with my hubby and son. We got a premium thigh chicken sandwich. It was delicious. We added honey soy sauce for it. My son loved the french fries. The service was great. Friendly and fast. I loved the seating areas. There was a couch with a table then your regular table and chair set up. Will def be going back

    Mable C.

    I came here back when it was Mom's Touch. Definitely sad to see it go but they still serve up a mean fried chicken. Their boneless wings are very juicy and crispy. The honey flavor was a bit too sweet to my liking so I would've liked a little more savory sauce to balance it out. Overall, still a pretty enjoyable dish.

    Yummy spicy chicken thigh sandwich
    Kammy F.

    Excellent sandwich and the chicken is juicy, tender but crispy all at the same time. Service is fast and friendly. Their fries are excellent. It's doubt fried. There is a lot of space to sit Can't wait to come back to try more items.

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    Robyn K.

    I finally got around to trying, chicken is back. I ordered a bunch of things on the menu so I could taste a plethora of items. I really enjoyed everything that I ordered. The portion size were excellent and the taste was also excellent. Although I did not eat in the restaurant, there is lots of space to sit or lounge. The young man who took our order was helpful and got to work right away on our order. I will definitely be going back to try more food.

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    Amazing food and customer service! Love how they have healthy options like the bulgogi bowl

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    Chicken was great, i liked the sauce (I think it was white garlic), dumplings and fries were good

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    Her Name Is Han - Yeolmu Kimchi Cold Noodles & Dumplings - $20

    Her Name Is Han

    4.3(2.3k reviews)
    13.2 miMidtown East
    $$

    Shae and I were able to get a table after waiting for 45 minutes (it was so worth the wait!) our…read moreservice the entire night was excellent. The menu was a joy to read and it was soon obvious that we weren't going to go wrong with anything we ordered! The Han dumplings are *chefs kiss* y'all need to order them for sure. For my main course I went with the LA galbi. I had a hard time eating the steak with my chopsticks so I ended up using my hands, (our waiter said that was normal, but he may have just been nice) because the flavor was so good I didn't want to leave any meat uneaten. Seriously some of the best flavors of my life!!! Though I'm still learning how to eat green things I bet the salad was amazing too!! The restaurants vibe was so much fun, we feel very grateful to have been able to eat at Her Name is Han and will recommend it to anyone who asks. 100/10 would recommend :)

    Life is short F....it up! Family, Flavor, Friends…read more Was in NYC for the day and was meeting friends. Unless you know about this place it easy to miss. Homestyle Korean place with modern twist. Bon chon was tasty kimchi had a sweet touch to the taste ( very unique). The others prepared well and tasty. Started w the marinated crab - prepared well very savory get that rice ready for each bite. Next the K fried chicken perfect batter and good crunch. Next Corn & Cream Croquettes as simple as they are packed w flavor. Added the rice cane to try - not traditional but good. Minari Shrimp Pancake - traditional and good - nice batter and cooked good for savor and crisp. Main dishes LA Galbi BBQ - decent marinade cooked with high heat flame food smoky taste- could be marinated longer still a bit chewy. Garlic Chicken BBQ - if you want more protein get this - it ok . To finish matcha tiramisu - light sweet and yummy. They have good Asian themed drinks and full bar also.

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    Her Name Is Han - Back dining area

    Back dining area

    Her Name Is Han - Yeolmu Kimchi Cold Noodles & Dumplings - $20

    Yeolmu Kimchi Cold Noodles & Dumplings - $20

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    Nubiani

    Nubiani

    4.5(536 reviews)
    13.3 miKoreatown, Midtown East, Midtown West

    I came here with my family and we had a wonderful experience! The service was great and the food…read morewas excellent. We ordered their large beef package which was more than enough for four people. We even had some leftovers! The meat was so tender and practically melted in your mouth. I especially loved that the waiter cooked and cut the meat for us. Their side dishes were fresh and well-seasoned, too. I also loved how spacious and clean the restaurant was. The whole space felt luxurious and upscale which made the experience feel extra special. Another thing I really appreciated was that I didn't leave the restaurant smelling like Korean BBQ! It is on the pricier side, but if you're looking for high-quality Korean BBQ with excellent service and a luxurious atmosphere for a special occasion, this is a great place to go. It was worth every cent!

    Probably the best KBBQ experience I've had in NYC so far…read more It's definitely not cheap, but I thought it was worth it. We got the large set for 4 and there was more than enough food for everyone. Didn't order any drinks, but the meat quality was excellent, and our server cooked everything pretty well so we could just sit back and enjoy. The service was top-notch too. They kept bringing out refills of the side dishes including steamed egg without us having to ask, which I always appreciate. We made a reservation, which I'd recommend especially on a weekend, and got seated right away with no wait. The set also came with vanilla ice cream at the end. Another nice bonus is that if you pay in cash (there's an ATM inside), you get about 10% off. If you don't mind spending a little more for really good quality and service, I'd definitely recommend this place!

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    Nubiani - Bar seating

    Bar seating

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    Steamed Egg

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    Osamil - Avocado and crab

    Osamil

    4.3(912 reviews)
    13.3 miKoreatown, Midtown West
    $$$

    Can be easy to miss if youre not looking for it (especially in my case as they have scaffolding…read moreoutside right now). It has a very chic atmosphere when you first walk in. Sat at a high top by the bar and had a fairly light dinner. The Beef Tartare comes out with a cracked quail egg for you to pour into the meat yourself and the beef sat on top of sone sliced pear. It's a small appetizer but it tasted fresh and clean, the crispness of the pear matches well with the heaviness of the beef. The cured shrimp was delicious, I'm sad there was only 3 because I wanted 5 servings of it. The uni, roe, and soy shrimp practically melted in your mouth. The Uni Bimbimbap has rave reviews and I can see why. It was filling without being overly heavy and each bite had uni in it after mixing it up. If you're unsure about uni, this is definitely a great way to introduce yourself to it's flavor palette.

    Vibes of the place are nice!! Food is standard Korean food, nothing extraordinary. Had a lot of…read moredrink options - Soy & garlic wings: 10/10, flavor is great, and wings were juicy - Sweet potato fries: 8/10, gigantic thick fries. Good but I prefer my fries thinner. Sauce was meh - Seafood rose tteokbokki: 8/10, super creamy, but wish there was more rice cake. Lots of seafood!! Bb.q Chicken's rose tteokbokki is better imo - Pork shank: 9/10, really tender and juicy meat that fell off the bone. Hella pricey tho (-1 point) - Kimchi fried rice w/ prime hanger steak: 6/10, just okay. Not a huge fan of the fried rice, the steak was good, medium rare - Espresso martini: 8/10, really strong lol

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    Osamil - Inside was such a vibe! Very chill

    Inside was such a vibe! Very chill

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    Korean Market Fried Chicken (@joeynht)

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    Hojokban - Hojok Galbi | Instagram: GaoGirlsGrubbin

    Hojokban

    4.5(470 reviews)
    13.2 miMidtown East
    $$$

    hojok galbi ($59) - the price scared me a little at first…read morebut this was absolutely WORTH EVERY BUCK - ive had many variations of galbi before but nothing tasted like this; tender, juicy, well marinated, and not entirely well done almost like medium rare - it wasnt too heavy on the sauce that will make you thirsty but it was perfectly marinated while keeping it light and refreshing; i was genuinely shocked after the first bite - best take on galbi perilla oil noodles ($19) - ive always liked this kind of noodle but after having theirs i loved it EVEN MORE - it was by far the most refreshing, chewy, light yet flavorful perilla oil noodles ive ever had - noodles were perfectly separated from one another and not drenched in oil; it was easy to slurp with layers of flavors; a great summer dish rating: 5/5 - the fact that i rated it as the best korean restaurant in nyc after taking one bite really says a lot about this spot - from texture and flavor to presentation, all of them had perfect execution; i couldnt find a single thing to nitpick about - the dining atmosphere was clean, classy, and comfortable - service was quick and attentive; they kept refilling our banchan which was lovely because other places wouldnt LOL; amazing kimchi and sweet potato - a restaurant that im dying to go back already! Highly recommend IG: @nom.noms.only

    Hojokban has been on my list for such a long time, and I finally made it here! The restaurant is…read morevery small and intimate, which gives it a cozy feel. I will say, though, they were pretty stingy with the banchan. We were only given kimchi and sweet potato. Kkanpung Chicken - The flavor was on point! It had a nice little kick, although I definitely wouldn't have minded if it were spicier. The chicken was super crispy and juicy, so I really enjoyed this one. Octopus Tteokbokki - MUST ORDER! Easily one of my favorite dishes of the night. The sauce was sweet and paired so well with the baby octopus. I could've easily eaten the whole plate myself. Truffle Potato Pancake - This was really popular, but unfortunately, I wasn't a fan. I could barely taste the truffle and didn't think it was anything that special. It was pretty meh for me, so I'd skip this one. Hojok Galbi - The meat was very tender, but unfortunately, it was a little dry. It was a solid dish, but nothing that really blew me away. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back to try some of the other items on the menu!

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    Interior bar space

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    SPICY TOFU GUKBAP

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    Five Senses - Dinner

    Five Senses

    3.9(1.9k reviews)
    13.3 miKoreatown, Midtown West
    $$

    Five senses has been around forever and is still a solid staple in k-town! Stopped by on a Friday…read moreevening around 8 and there was no line for two so we were seated quickly. They have a variety of the standard fare Korean options at reasonable prices. We tried the ddukbokki and bulgolgi dupbap which were both good. The portion sizes were on the bigger size and the ddukbokki were giant. I do wish the ddukbokki was a little less watery but overall tasted fine. The bulgolgi was pretty standard for what I'd expect. Overall a solid option in the area if you don't want to wait for a long queue outside of the other popular spots.

    I was honestly surprised by the ratings for this place... I came on a Friday night and it wasn't…read moretoo busy. First time here and it was a really solid experience. Seafood Pancake: Great pick. Crispy on the outside and packed with seafood inside. Beef Belly & Mala Cream Noodle Soup: Loved this one. Udon with tender beef and baby octopus... so good!!! Spicy Braised Pork Rib Stew: Rich, comforting, and full of flavor. The highlight for me was the raw marinated crab. I spotted it on the wall menu and immediately had to order it. It's rare to find in the city! And honestly, this was way better than BCD's. So flavorful. Only complaint... the banchan portions are small and not a lot of variety. Other than that, I really enjoyed my meal and I'd definitely recommend this spot.

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    Five Senses - Nice decor

    Nice decor

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    Jeong Yuk Jeom

    4.3(71 reviews)
    13.4 miKoreatown, Midtown West

    This may be one of the best authentic Korean restaurants I've tried in NYC that isn't…read moreMichelin-starred. I was genuinely surprised by how good everything was! The restaurant itself is huge, with two stories, yet it still has a lively and comfortable atmosphere. The menu is extensive, with plenty of traditional Korean dishes, and the lunch specials offer especially good value for the quality and portions. Everything we ordered was delicious, but the galbi-jjim (갈비찜) and tteokbokki (떡볶이) were the standouts. The galbi-jjim was rich, tender, and deeply flavorful, while the tteokbokki had that satisfying, authentic Korean flavor I look for. Service was excellent--attentive, efficient, and friendly even with such a large restaurant. Great food, great atmosphere, reasonable lunch options, and a huge selection. Definitely one of my favorite Korean restaurants in NYC and a place I would happily return to.

    I highly enjoyed the food at Jeong Yuk Jeom. I ordered the chicken katsu, and I would highly…read morerecommend it as someone who frequents katsu restaurants. It's extremely crispy and very high quality. A large issue I had at this establishment was the service. The server felt unfriendly, and whenever we tried to flag him down, he wouldn't even look at us. It took around 20 minutes after our meal to get our check which was ridiculous. It was a shame because this was easily one of my favorite meals in NYC, but I don't know if I would return solely due to the service.

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    Jeong Yuk Jeom
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    Beef Platter (@joeynht)

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