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    CM Chicken

    4.5 (156 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Mozzarella sticks
    Haley F.

    Fantastic chicken! Super flavorful, crispy, and moist. We were so excited to eat it that I forgot to take a photo of them. We got the spicy garlic and boy was it spicy! Not overwhelmingly so though but packed full of flavor. We also got the mozzarella sticks and they were great as well! The only reason it doesn't earn a full 5 stars is because the service wasn't very friendly and the floors were absurdly sticky for some reason. The food was worth it though so we'd still be back!

    Snow Onion and Original Curry
    Caitlin L.

    CM Chicken is a very strong contender to all of the other Korean fried chicken spots, but this restaurant may take the lead for me. The snow onion chicken has me reminiscing on the flavor as it literally has me drooling. I look forward to coming back again soon :)

    Menu feb 2024
    Mia M.

    Delicious chicken with huge portions! Pro tip, tell them that you write Yelp reviews and they'll give you a free specialty drink! Each of us came starving, got either a half chicken or the tenders, and we all went home with takeout boxes. I read a number of reviews that said the chicken was mostly breading and very little meat, but we all felt that there was a good ratio of breading to lots of meat. I got the green onion tenders with soy garlic sauce. I have a terrible spice tolerance so I wanted something not spicy, but these still had a slight kick. It wasn't too bad (even for my weak taste!) but a kid with no spice tolerance would not want to eat it. I love green onion, but the way that they're sliced makes the onions a little hard to eat, so be prepared to feel slightly stupid trying to maneuver the long strands into your mouth. There's plenty of seating inside and it's all self service. They don't have complimentary water, so bring a water bottle or be prepared to purchase a drink.

    Spencer W.

    Lunch special still delicious and worthwhile -- I believe it's 11-2 Also a place you can work at with WIFI and outlets for 3 tables

    Green onion lemon wasabi w/ fries (top), garlic soy wings w/ fries (bottom)
    Thuy Anna L.

    I was recently here and had the garlic soy wings and my husband had half a chicken topped with green onions and lemon wasabi sauce. The batter was light and the garlic soy sauce on the wings was fantastic. I wasn't a huge fan of the lemon wasabi but my husband enjoyed it. I did not know this originally but for his order, only the green onions were tossed in sauce while the chicken underneath was served plain. Even though we dined in and ate the food right after it was served some parts of the soy garlic wings had already lost its crunchiness possibly from the steam and/or sauce. I didn't give a higher score even though I thought the garlic soy wings were pretty solid overall because towards the end of the meal there were 1-2 pieces of chicken that just tasted really off as though it was past due. I don't know if it was just me, but my husband's order seemed fine. Aside from that, the other pieces were great.

    Green Onion Lemon Wasabi (9 wings)
    Amelia C.

    Ordering wings is better than the whole chicken. Tikku Garlic Soy has a spiciness to it, good flavor. Original Honey Garlic wings has a slight sweetness to it, but not much of a garlic flavor. The wings came out fresh and crunchy. The spicy gizzards are a must! Be warned that it has heat to it! I would pass on the Cheese Monster Fries... the cheese powder on top tastes very artificial and I didn't like that the powder was on the sweeter side.

    Half original
    Shaquille J.

    I've been wanting to come here for a while now. I've got a couple of things to say about this place, lol. The chicken is delicious and very crispy, lol. I give them that. The only thing I didn't like was that I felt like there wasn't much chicken on the bone itself. Like I felt like I was eating a lot of flavorful skin. If that was different, I feel like it would put this place over the top. But I don't feel it's their just yet. I do like their sauces and flavor options, though. The honey garlic is delicious! The service here is good. If I were you, I would order ahead cause we ordered to go inside the restaurant. We waited about 15-20 minutes for it. That's seems to be the case if you order inside. Maybe I came at a busy time, but everyone else who ordered to-go was waiting a while. The vibe in here is chill. It's in a good location and close to cira Green. That's where we went to eat our chicken. Come check it out.

    Tikku wings
    Joshua K.

    Delicious fried chicken! I recently went here to get the tikku chicken to go. The ambiance is plain but plenty of seating. Given the spiciness of the wings, I wish the store had pitchers of water available for customers if needed. I got my chicken within the promised 15 minutes and absolutely loved it. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, sweet, and spicy-make sure to have plenty of napkins! Although a bit pricy at over $18 after tax, I got a good portion. CM Chicken also has the added advantage of being by Drexel's campus and a four-block walk to 30th St. Station (and the best-looking restaurant nearby if you need food).

    Original Curry Chicken, Kimchi, White Rice and a Cheese Tibokki.
    Jeremy W.

    Best chicken in the city. I've done several reviews of this restaurant. They hit every..........time!!!!!!!!!!, haven't had a bad thing yet. Service is excellent, expect a little wait about 20 mins per order. They cook everything fresh so it's well worth the wait. If your in a rush, order online and it will be ready when you arrive. Portion size is well the time and money. My favorite sauce for the chicken is the curry and mild garlic.

    Inside! One of the best Korean chicken places in Philly!
    Chaiyeon L.

    CM chicken is one of my favorite Korean chicken spots in Philly. I highly recommend every one visit if they're in the area! Their vibe is casual and there are plenty of seats for small and bigger groups. It is not a full service restaurant, so you order up front and wait for your food so tips are encouraged but not required! The chicken is always made to order so the food is very fresh, hot, and crispy. For a very reasonable price you can get a bunch of food. I recommend their tikkudak and crispy gizzard! Make sure to order a side of the pickled radishes because it pairs perfectly with the chicken! Highly recommend this place! They also have good deals that they promote on their instagram so make sure to follow them @cmchicken_philly

    Tikku Garlic Soy Korean Fried Chicken - amazing even for take out
    Anna S.

    When I tell people I'm craving KFC, it's never the fast food chain we're familiar with - it's always Korean Fried Chicken. Highly addictive! I got a take out of the Tikku style garlic soy - these chicken wings/drumsticks are fried then baked in a charcoal oven for "extra crisp and crunch". I kept mumbling "wow" each time I take a bite into this amazing chicken. The one downside is the KFC does not come with side dishes of pickled daikon with is commonly a complimentary side dish. I ordered two separately. I would highly recommend since they are only $1 per cup. The pickled daikon really helps cleanse your palate and cuts the grease of the chicken. The fried chicken was amazing even as a takeout order!

    Tikku Red Hot Pepper
    Shifa A.

    I love a good Korean fried chicken! Add some sauce to it and I am in my happy place. CM chicken is a great addition to the Fried chicken culture in Philly . Portion size is pretty substantial as well! Make sure you have company. I was not a fan of the sandwich and the tikku red hot pepper is no joke ! So if you like spicy.... This one is right up your ally!

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    2 years ago

    great food and service. price is pretty affordable and is super tasty. garlic soy is my favorite.

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    4 years ago

    I enjoyed the Snow Onion flavored wings. Crunchy and well seasoned. Friendly service. Never lost their crunch!

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    3 years ago

    Wow - what a treat! Crispy chicken, great flavors, if you just go once you'll go again!

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    4 years ago

    Talk about spicy! Man their chicken is fantastic and exactly what you want from Korean chicken.

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    4 years ago

    Love the wassabi green onion chicken. It's the best korean chicken spot in university city!

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    4 years ago

    Great food, the chicken was pretty crispy and the portions are large. Would highly recommend.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious crispy crunchy chicken. Soy garlic and spicy garlic are the real deal!!!!!!

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    4 years ago

    First time here I've ordered a lot of items overall very good Rick was a very big help and nice to us

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    4 years ago

    Really good chicken. Perfectly fried. Trendy ambiance. I love getting chicken from here!

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    4 years ago

    Great chicken sandwiches compared to other places in the area. Very convenient for students looking for a solid fried chicken spot.

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    4 years ago

    Great atmosphere and very attentive staff! Tikkudak chicken is always amazing with a side of fries.

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    4 years ago

    Good experience through and through. Appreciate when I come here Garlic spicy soy is my favorite

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    4 years ago

    This place had very good chicken, it is always super crispy! Great location on campus as well.

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    4 years ago

    Crispiest chicken, curliest curly fries, mm too good. And yes, the chicken did indeed come first.

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    4 years ago

    "That garlic soy chicken is one of the best things I've eaten in my life" - my friend just now

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    4 years ago

    Great service super nice people ambiance Is beautiful as well can't wait to come back for the food!

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    4 years ago

    Best chicken wings i've had. better than bonchon or whatever wingspot you've gone to. just trust!

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    4 years ago

    CM chicken has an amazing ambiance and the food is amazing. Would recommend to anyone looking for great chicken!

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    4 years ago

    Really crunchy chicken, nice spacious area in the university city area and great service

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    4 years ago

    really good and juicy chicken. Nice atmosphere, and convenient location close to campus

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    this is my favorite fried chicken spot around campus. we got the soy garlic and honey garlic chicken and it was delicious

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    4.5
    (10 reviews)
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    What can I say, that chicken sando hit hard on a freezing Philly night. I was craving something to…read moregrab back to my place since I just really didn't feel like cooking that night. I found this place nearby and I thought I'd give it a try. I actually placed an order online, and it seems like they have many locations so make sure you order at the right one. I got a combo, cause what kind of monster only gets a chicken sandwich without some waffle fries. I did have to wait a little bit longer than the expected time, but wasn't a big deal. When I got home, I opened it up and was shocked by how big that chicken breast was. The sandwich was solid and filling, sauce is the perfect compliment, and the fries had great flavor too. Definitely would recommend trying this place out next time you are craving some chicken sandwiches!

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    7/10 Absolutely loved the atmosphere, service was QUICK-- the music was great, and overall it had…read morea really nice vibe. They have a great Taco Tuesday deal with $1 tacos, offering carnitas and chicken tacos as part of the special. The carnitas tacos were seasoned perfectly -- 8/10. The only thing that would elevate them even more would be adding pico. The chicken tacos were a 4/10 unfortunately. They lacked flavor and tasted like plain boiled chicken placed on a tortilla, which was disappointing. We also ordered the Tres Salsa and chips. Out of the three salsas, the green and red were the standouts and packed the most flavor. For drinks, we ordered margaritas on the rocks ($5, plus $2 additional for flavor). I tried mango and passion fruit -- the mango tasted more like orange juice, while the passion fruit maintained its flavor much better. If you're looking for a family-friendly indoor/outdoor spot, this is a great option. I noticed a good mix of couples and singles, which made for a nice atmosphere. Bar seating is limited at night, and outdoor seating closes around 7:00 PM. Overall, for Taco Tuesday, I'd give it a 7/10 -- great atmosphere and deals, but food consistency could use some work.

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    Real Food Eatery is a true hidden gem in Center City. From the first bite, you can tell this place…read moreis different. The food is healthy, but not in that bland, everything tastes the same way. Every dish has its own personality, and the flavors actually pop. You genuinely feel good eating here. The rice is cooked perfectly, everything is fresh, and you can tell there's real care behind the food. It doesn't feel like you're just grabbing a quick healthy meal. It feels like a completely different dimension of what "healthy" food can be. Both chicken options are incredible and my go to every time. The Jamaican dry rub chicken is on another level, and when you pair it with the Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, it will take you straight to another galaxy. It's the kind of meal where you pause mid bite just to appreciate it. The sauces are a whole experience on their own. They're healthy, packed with flavor, and they let you try as many as you want, which just adds to the fun. Real Food Eatery is a sleeper and one of the best under the radar spots in the city. Once you know, you know.

    Got hangry and needed a place to eat, and we just happened to stumble across Real Food Eatery. My…read moregirlfriend has Celiac disease, so finding places where she can eat safely can be challenging. To our surprise, all the food is gluten-free, which immediately put us at ease. We ordered the lemon tahini chicken, which comes with your choice of rice or greens. You can also split the base, so we did half rice and half greens. The meal includes two sides, and we chose the carrots and broccoli, then added a third side of cauliflower. Depending on how hungry you are, the portion was big enough for both of us to share and still feel completely full. Everything was fresh and really flavorful. The lemon tahini chicken was especially delicious. It's not a fancy sit-down restaurant, but the food quality is excellent and the service was exceptional. Most importantly, it's great knowing there are places we can go where she can eat safely without worrying about gluten. We would definitely return without question.

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