CM Chicken

4.5 (156 reviews)

ModerateChicken Wings, Fast Food, Burgers

Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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7 months ago

I have not been to the restaurant itself, but I have ordered CM Chicken from DoorDash multiple times. So far, everything has always been good: the delivery is on time, the food is hot, and the order is accurate. I like the tikku garlic soy and original garlic spicy chicken. The seasonings are so flavorful, and the chicken is so crispy and juicy. The original garlic spicy is pretty spicy, so be careful if you have low spice tolerance. If you really like onions (I do not), go for the snow onion or green onion chicken. If you like gizzards or are adventurous, the fried gizzards are so flavorful and good. Add some pickled radish to cleanse your palette and balance the flavors - it really helps on cutting the heat if you are eating something spicy.

Korean fried chicken is a bit of a splurge, but it is so good and so worth it. The chicken has plenty of meat, and you get a decent amount of food. Once you have Korean fried chicken, you may not want to go back to American fried...

8 months ago

We did a collage tour at Drexel, and my wife, that saw the sign as we were walking to Drexel felt like fried chicken. TBH I didn't even know it was Korean style; I was just sent with the task of feeding us HAHA - and boy am I glad...

that I did! This is one of the top Korean style chicken places we had, period! Def a no thrills type of place, you order at a counter, then sit in a casual seating area for the food to arrive. You can definitely tell that the chicken is prepared to order, as it's not a quick process, but it was def worth the wait! We ordered the whole chicken in soy garlic, and asked for the red hot sauce on the side (I am the spicy eater). As well as an order of Tteokbokki. The chicken is def in the headliner, it was crispy, succulent, and most importantly delicious. In hind sight the extra sauce was not required, as the soy garlic had enough of umph that I hardly used an of the hot version. The portions are very large, and we even brought leftovers for my son that didn't come with us. If my daughter decides to study at Drexel, I know we will be stopping by again!

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about 1 year ago

The snow onion chicken has me reminiscing on the flavor as it literally has me drooling. I look forward to coming back again soon:)

almost 2 years ago

The Snow Onion Chicken is my favorite. If you get it, I highly recommend eating the chicken with the onion and sauce all in a bite. If you really love super spicy food, I recommend the Tikkudak! Your mouth will burn so bad but it's...

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7 months ago

I like the tikku garlic soy and original garlic spicy chicken. The seasonings are so flavorful, and the chicken is so crispy and juicy. The original garlic spicy is pretty spicy, so be careful if you have low spice tolerance. If you...

really like onions (I do not), go for the snow onion or green onion chicken. If you like gizzards or are adventurous, the fried gizzards are so flavorful and good. Add some pickled radish to cleanse your palette and balance the flavors - it really helps on cutting the heat if you are eating something spicy. Korean fried chicken is a bit of a splurge, but it is so good and so worth it. The chicken has plenty of meat, and you get a decent amount of food. Once you have Korean fried chicken, you may not want to go back to American fried chicken because the crispiness and flavor cannot be beaten.

over 2 years ago

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...

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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!

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 :)

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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Chuanqi G.

2 years ago

Good service, great food. Lemon wasabi is the sauce of my all time favorite. And it's a great place if you want to try Korean shaved ice!

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Dana L.

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4 years ago

Best Korean fried chicken in Philadelphia!! The snow chicken wings and curly fries are a must!

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Tung T.

2 years ago

Great chicken with flavors! Highly recommend for everyone especially student! Affordable price

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William C.

2 years ago

Great chicken! Love the various flavors that they offer; particularly a fan of the snow onion chicken!

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Hieu L.

4 years ago

Great KFC which is totally different from Bonchon or Soho. Must try fried gizzard and snow onion Chicken

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Kevin W.

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2 years ago

super good. chicken tasted juicy and i'll be coming here again. best fried chicken on campus.

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Joey J.

4 years ago

Loved it! TLDR: awesomely crispy. Sauce is great. Onions great. Would come again. I was excited to try out this new restaurant that opened in University City. There are already a few Korean fried chicken places here- Pelicana, Koreana, Bonchon- so my expectations were high. Long story short, it is a great addition and might I say some of the best chicken I've had here so far! The breading was exquisitely crispy, especially for the snow onion. The soy garlic was spicy and flavorful. I would recommend both. As with all Korean fried chicken (at least for me), by the end I'm quite full and can't eat it again for a while, but that's ok. Just remember when you're going in, the meal is going to be chicken only- there are sides but none significant enough to balance out the meal. But that's for all Korean fried chicken, so I'm perfectly fine with it! Thank you for coming into UCity and I look forward to coming again. read more

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Aidan C.

2 years ago

The service was good and the food was good as well. I liked the ambience along with the music it played. I would recommend the honey garlic flavor as I believe it is the best one. read more

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Zhx A.

2 years ago

been coming here for 3 years, best chicken around penn!! recommend their snow onion chicken. Nice dining environment too.

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Van N.

2 years ago

Nice and crispy chicken. Good service and affordable price! Would recommend to come for informal friends hangout

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Lylian Z.

2 years ago

Good service and the food here is really good! I love their chicken and their fries. I always come here with my friends and we all love it!

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Linda H.

2 years ago

Best Korean Chicken in Philly! I love the spicy garlic chicken and order it often. Lol

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Chaelsey P.

2 years ago

Chicken is very fresh and crispy, definitely recommend! Ordered the garlic spicy and it was the perfect flavor.

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Sara D.

2 years ago

Yummy and flavorful, the vibes are good I always crave fried chicken so my opinion is valid

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Delaney M.

2 years ago

Very good chicken. Definitely a place that is overlooked. Pricy but worth it. Definitely eating again

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Soomin L.

4 years ago

chicken is juicy and fresh!! Also very crispy and well complemented by the sauces. I rly enjoyed the onions and cheese powder! read more

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Kennon T.

2 years ago

Amazing Service and Food! Great wings and drinks with good portions! 100 percent coming back. Would recommend to anyone in who is visiting Philadelphia or anyone in University City! read more

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Kyu H.

2 years ago

This is my go to chicken place in philly! The wings, tenders, are so goodd please visit here when you are in philly!

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Hai Anh T.

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2 years ago

Very good food and drinks and friendly service. Cool atmosphere. Nice location. Very wide menu

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Vanessa Z.

4 years ago

We got the green onion, soy garlic, and snow onion and they were all really great! Make sure to ask for radishes! The space is really clean and a great vibe for social gatherings! :) read more

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Christine Z.

3 years ago

Best KFC in Philly!!! They also have a lunch special that is one of the best deals around ucity for lunch

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Oliver K.

2 years ago

Pretty solid service and food. May come again in the future. Very clean and i think its nice ambiance.

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Diwana L.

4 years ago

chicken was crispy and flavorful and waffle fries hit the spot. however, service was pretty slow. read more

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Rasi A.

4 years ago

Was craving Korean fried chicken. I live right by Andy's but I was not a fan of their chicken. CM's was very very tasty. The quality of chicken was great (not fatty) and the breading had a nice crunch. However, I was a bit surprised by the breading - the batter was not as airy/crispy as I expect with Korean fried chicken. I should also note that I did not like the spicy garlic (2.5/5) but very much liked the soy garlic (5/5) sauce. I'm very glad I ordered the two flavors. I wish they would allow you to split the flavors for a whole chicken; I had to order two half chickens. If they allowed split flavors I could have saved $4 dollars. The other thing I did not like was that I was surprised by the "pieces". One typical thigh and breast are cut into multiple small pieces. I was disappointed that the quantity of chicken was less than I had anticipated. Otherwise, got an idea of fries, which were average. Would definitely return, particularly for that soy garlic chicken! read more

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Nina C.

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4 years ago

Hands down the BEST, most authentic korean fried chicken place in Philly. I'm usually not one to write reviews but it would be a sin not to this time. I will shamelessly say that they have been soft opened for 4 days? 5 days now?and I've already ordered twice from here. Two days.. IN A ROW. The tenders were perfectly clean white meat pieces that were crispy, juicy, and held up well through delivery. So far I've tried the tikku red hot, tikku soy garlic, and classic soy spicy garlic. The chargrilled aspect of the tikku series definitely added more depth to the flavor. Be warned, the red hot is definitely really spicy! But the flavor of the sauce has me reaching for more despite the pain. The free side of fresh pickled radish helps cut through the spice! The soy garlic is also delicious and my boyfriends go-to flavor. The spicy soy garlic was just as good. It had an almost honey-like sweetness to it with a bit of mouth-warming heat. On top of the chicken being bomb, they were kind enough to throw in a free side of tasty potato wedges with "thank you" written on the box--a nice little surprise! I can't wait to try all of their other flavors. Maybe not tomorrow but definitely soon. read more

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Rick Y.

Thank you Nina for your kindness this means a lot to us!…

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Ebubechukwu E.

4 years ago

Chicken's dope, service dope, music dope amazing place. Chicken Wings Drumsticks Fried Calamari read more

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Issac K.

4 years ago

Really good Korean Fried Chicken for the price and quality. This takes me back from California, a huge plus since its close by my dormitory. read more

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Rick Y.

Thank you Isaac for being one of our regular customers.

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Yialu L.

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4 years ago

I went to school on campus so I'm familiar with the location. I'm so happy this restaurant opened up where the old wahoo taco used to be, I only wished it was there while I was still in school. This chicken place is one of my new favorite fried chicken places in Philly. The outside of the chicken was super crunchy but not over covered with breading. The inside chicken meat was not dry at all. It was cooked all through out but still very juicy. The ratio of crunch and meat when you take that first bite was perfect! I tried three different flavors with my friends, and my favorite two were the snow onion and the tikku soy garlic. We had the snow onions on the side because we didn't want it to get soggy but I don't think that'll be an issue. I'm normally not a big fan of onions since the aftertaste lingers for a while but not these onions. There were fresh and still had the crunch but did not have the onion taste. Definitely would recommend trying out this stable. I know I will be back! It does close a little early thought around 8:30pm during weekdays. Also bonus, there are 3-4 parking spots outside the restaurant, a small garage but parking never the less. read more

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Alicia J.

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My friends and I came here for a meal mostly because of the convenience of the location, but after trying the food I would be happy to come back regardless of that! There was just one busy worker taking and serving all the orders, but he did a great job and took the time to explain the menu to us. Our group of four shared three orders of chicken and a side of curly fries (on the small side honestly, but the chicken is the main point), and the chicken came with a cup of pickled radish as well as some carrot and celery sticks with ranch. Our favorite was the Tikkudak chicken recommended by the server, which was extra crispy and flavorful, but the original chicken was pretty exemplary Korean fried chicken too. On top of that, the cost was really reasonable compared to other Korean fried chicken places I've been to and it came out to less than $15 per person. Overall great food, pricing, and service, and I think it's gonna be my new go-to Korean fried chicken spot! read more

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Amber W.

4 years ago

New chicken place in town! Took over the Wahoo's on chestnut. Went for the chicken burger, which is only available from 12-2, according to the board. So really... it's not a burger. It is fried chicken tenders on a bun. Which is fine, just not a burger. It also struck me weird as to why is it available during such a short time frame? They sell chicken tenders all day. Anyways, to the chicken. It was good chicken, very fresh and crunchy. I got the spicy garlic and my partner got the lemon wasabi. Both were good, but they said that the lemon wasabi was a little weird with the coleslaw on the sandwich. I asked for my coleslaw on the side. It also came with fries, which was good because $10 for just a chicken sandwich is steep. The fries were super fresh and hot and had a good bite too then (aka not soft and soggy). The food amount given was a good amount for one meal, so no complaints there. The prices for the chicken wings and other items seemed a bit steep. Like over $1.50 per wing. So I'd have to try it to see if it is really worth it. I'd say the chicken sandwich is worth it, but just so, I would really be reluctant to pay anything more. This place is definitely worth the try if you are hankering for some Korean fried chicken! read more

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Oanh N.

4 years ago

Perfectly seasoned, crispy, juicy chicken! A great place to meet up with my kids for our weekly touch base. The newly open Korean fried chicken is clean and airy with a high ceiling. The guy at the register is super nice, passionate, and welcoming. He is the one-man service, from taking the orders, setting/ cleaning up tables, and serving the tables. He works very quickly and politely with a smile! I am just amazed at how hard he works. I'm very sure we will be back! -thank you for the fries! read more

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Heyy Oanh, we do have multiple people at the front now! we can…

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Crystal J.

4 years ago

Was just here today about 3 hours ago! It was the best Korean chicken I've had in a lonnnnnng time! I was sad the chicken gizzard wasn't available, but I forgot about that once I started eating the food. The person at the cashier was super friendly and recommended our group how much chicken and what flavors we should get. We had A LOT of leftovers, but that's only because the guy gave us some apps too. (No complaints on food to take home and enjoy tomorrow!!) All the sauces were superb and the chicken pieces were huge and had lots of juicy meat. They were fried perfectly too. I would definitely recommend eating there when the chicken is right out of the fryer for the best Korean chicken experience (I'm sure it would be great at home too though). Oh, and the pickled radish was delish too. Everywhere else I go the radish is pure sugar water and the pieces are like baby food size. Here-perfect amount of twang from vinegar, not overly sweet, and big pieces to refresh your mouth in between devouring chicken. I would definitely go weekly if I lived nearby, but sadly I live more than 30 mins away. I hope to swing by again soon! Good luck to the new business!!! read more

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Hey Crystal we do have gizzards now! Please come in again to try them…

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Heiang C.

4 years ago

Idk if it was because it was delivery but the chicken tasted like basic wing from KFC and the hot snow onion came with everything separately and the onion that were in the container smelled like the onion was cut with raw chicken. Definitely not something I would try again. read more

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Yi L.

4 years ago

Amazing fried chicken! I think this is my favorite fried chicken place. Only thing I don't really like is the fries.

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Caleb E.

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4 years ago

Really nice and accommodating staff. Also really quick when placing order! Snow chicken definitely a must try!

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David B.

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4 years ago

My review is based on one Grubhub delivery. I have covid and so I was miserable and for some reason craved fried chicken. I have had similar cravings before, for chicken wings for example, and they have ended in abject failure. Not this time. CM's chicken is distinctive Korean style. The sauces are characterful. Even an "afterthought" dish like fried calamari was well-prepared (judging by the low standard of fried delivery). Nothing was disgusting. Packing could have been more luxurious I guess but it didn't affect the flavor. I could have given this five stars...if I were comparing it with other chicken parts delivery I have received. I gave it four stars as a sort of "absolute rating", which you might not think is fair. Your call. But a big thumbs up. read more

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Mariafernanda F.

4 years ago

Taste was yummy. My friend and I got the Tikkudak tenders and they were a bit spicy but so yummy, I finished all my serving. Servings could work for 2/3 people. have yet to try the sides. Customer service is timely and great! We got our order in like 15 min and when we needed to take the rest of our food back home, they gave use boxes and bags. Would definitely come back. read more

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Jay C.

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4 years ago

Love it. Korean Fried Chicken. Cooked crispy. Great flavor. I must try all the flavors. read more

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Baylor S.

4 years ago

I thought I knew what good chicken was. I used to boast to my friends that "yeah, my moms chicken is fire. Come pull vertically for some dinner sometime." Walking around with my head held high. And then I came to C(u)M chicken. And know I knew what Jesus saw when he rose from the dead. read more

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Evelyn K.

2 years ago

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

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3180 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
University City
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Hours

What time does CM Chicken open?

CM Chicken opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does CM Chicken close?

CM Chicken closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.CM Chicken closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does CM Chicken take Bitcoin?

No, CM Chicken does not take Bitcoin.

Does CM Chicken take credit cards?

Yes, CM Chicken takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does CM Chicken have catering options?

Yes, CM Chicken does have catering options.

Does CM Chicken have a drive thru?

No, CM Chicken does not have a drive thru.

Does CM Chicken serve alcohol?

No, CM Chicken does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does CM Chicken allow dogs?

No, CM Chicken does not allow dogs.

Does CM Chicken have TVs?

No, CM Chicken does not have TVs.

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Does CM Chicken have bike parking?

Yes, CM Chicken has bike parking.

Does CM Chicken have outdoor seating?

Yes, CM Chicken has outdoor seating options.

Does CM Chicken have parking?

Yes, CM Chicken has parking options. Street Parking

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Is CM Chicken wheelchair accessible?

Yes, CM Chicken is wheelchair accessible.

Does CM Chicken have free WiFi?

Yes, CM Chicken has free WiFi.

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Waleed M.

3 years ago

I decided to try out CM Chicken because I had been craving some Korean fried chicken recently. I went for takeout and chose the original garlic soy and tikku curry tenders. I was looking forward to a delightful meal, but my experience was somewhat mixed. The size of the tenders was a bit smaller than I had anticipated, but what really caught my attention was the meat-to-coating ratio. Unfortunately, the tenders had very little meat in them, dominated mostly by the outer coating. This was a bit of a letdown, as I was expecting a more substantial bite. However, the flavors of the tenders did partially redeem the experience. The blend of spicy and savory was very pleasant, hitting all the right notes for a flavorful meal. The garlic soy and tikku curry seasonings were well-balanced, offering a satisfying taste profile. Despite the issue with the tenders, I believe CM Chicken is worth another visit. The flavors were promising enough to make me curious about the wings and drumsticks. Next time, I might skip the tenders and explore other options they have to offer. read more

Diego M.

4 months ago

The chicken wings were so good but not the best I had. The wings options were okay, the flavors were good. Not so tender and some wings were tender. The place was nice and service was okay. read more

Sam F.

3 years ago

I love chicken in here. I was so hungry for fried chicken that I stopped in for the Chicken Fried Chicken for dinner - it was the third time I had it and it was fantastic. read more

Hassan S.