I attended the soft opening of Crunchik'n, and was initially skeptical: a cozy chicken spot outside of Chinatown? Naaaaah ... Well cluck me sideways, I was wrong! Folks were treated to generous samplings of the Friends and Family Menu. Between me and the spouse, we took the enthusiastic staff's recommendations and got the following: Korean Fried Chicken *** Sorcery. how do they get the tender meat and the sticky sweet sauce to play nice with super crunchy skin?! Ricebowls: bulgogi beef, spicy pork, spicy tuna *** these were delicious, and we liked the beef and pork best. Though not the superstar of the show like the fried chicken and the ... Side: Kimchi Cheese Riceballs *** to quote Deadpool 2: "holy $#!+balls" these are freaking fantastic. I will put these balls in my mouth every day! Dumplings: Pork *** crunchy outer layer, delicious inner fillings ... everything I want in a dumpling! Everything looked delicious ... and everything was delicious - even after a quick reheat at home! I'll let the pictures do more talking! There are two ordering kiosks just past the cashier, and seating for about 30-40. There's minimal signage, and it's easy to walk past - so keep your eyes peeled! read more

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Food was fresh and delicious . I wanted to bathe in the kimchi fries. So gooey and ooey. My popcorn chicken rice bowl with extra honey soy sauce on the side mixed in was D-LISH-US! My girlfriend got the order of japchae with bulgogi and it was so flavorful and hot . Come here for a new twist on korean food read more

Crunchik'n - Popcorn Chicken Rice Bowl, Kimchi Fries, Japchae with bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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So glad this place has popped up! I was walking home and wandered in seeing that this place was new and specialized in chicken wings. I had yet to find a place that really hits the spots in terms of wings for me...but after eating here I think I've found it. Food: The wings are perfection; just the right balance of crunch, good quality chicken and flavor. I also tried their dumplings which were decent; the dipping sauce they come with really add a punch. Atmosphere: Casual but modern/nice. Good place for a post-study meal if you're a student or a casual jeans/sweaters date. Service: Awesome; they were very friendly and when they made a mistake delaying my order, the manager came up to me, apologized and made the meal on the house. I plan on returning here often :) Price: Cheap; most things on the menu run around $6-7. Take a chance on this place, you might just find your next go-to dinner spot! read more

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I love seeking out unique places. My wife and I stopped by for a snack and I am counting down the days to go back! We split the large popcorn chicken. It was perfectly juicy and equally crunchy. The sauces were amazing. The quality or sweet and spicy has me salivating in retrospect. Not only was the food delicious, but the people working there were super kind. The restaurant was clean and there was plenty of seating. I cant wait to go back and try more of their menu! read more

Crunchik'n - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Boyfriend ordered from here for dinner and saved me his leftovers for when I got off work. Food was solid and I can definitely see myself coming back here for more takeout. Tacos were flavorful, popcorn chicken was good (my favorite was the honey soy) and the sauce that came with the popcorn chicken was addicting. The highlight of my meal was the crunch ball. It was unique and had a fusion flavor to it. It reminded me of a Korean style arancini. It was very delicious. I highly recommend the food here. read more

Crunchik'n - Tacos, Crunch Ball, and Popcorn Chicken - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tl;dr: a casual Korean fusion restaurant for quick eats, specializing in fried chicken. Crunchik'n is a recently opened chain restaurant hailing from New Jersey. I was really excited for this new wave of Korean food for philly and especially for Korean fried chicken. The food: - half chicken: approx $13 dollars with a variety of white and dark meat. The chicken was perfectly cooked, with tender meat and a good crunch. You can request multiple sauces to try at once. I ordered the sweet chili spicy and the soy honey super spicy sauces. My biggest gripe was that these had very little spice. I had multiple friends who are really bad with heat and they were both able to eat these with no problem. I do think they are receptive to feedback, and are working on figuring out the right spice level. - dumplings: the dumplings come in a fried skin and with a tangy vinegarette dressing. I enjoyed these! How does it compare to Bonchon, another chain in Philly that specializes in fried chicken? - wait time: goes to Crunchik'n (10 min) vs Bonchon (25 min). I have no idea why it takes so long for your order to arrive in Bonchon. - taste: Bonchon for now, at least until Crunchik'n figures out their spiciness levels for their sauces - price: about the same - ambiance: Crunchik'n is better for grabbing some chicken for a night in, Bonchon is better for group parties (and has an extensive bar) read more

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Just got take out from here this morning. An excellent addition to center city food scene! Possibly the most COVID friendly experience ever. You order online. They give you a time to pick up your food. You call when you get there and they put your food in a small shelf in the door. I never even saw anyone. Who knows...maybe the place is run by robots. To be fair the person on the phone was very nice. I got 5 piece wings with Korean BBQ sauce. Crispy on the inside yet nicely covered in sauce. A good helping for the price for sure. Just excellent. Also had a bulgogi taco which was random but actually delicious! I think they feel bad about the size of the tortilla so really pile it on with cream, guac, lettuce and bulgogi. The meat was deliciously seasons and very tender. The while thing came together great. A bit messy. They should probably just make it an order of two. Excellent quick food and super safe COVID practices. And you can eat in the Jefferson Quad across the street so its all great. Come here for sure! read more

Was craving Korean flavors so I decided to stop by for lunch. I got the kimchi and the beef bulgolgi sandwhich. Both were delicious and I love it when fusion works. I'd definately get this sandwhichh again. read more

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Food was awful, dumplings were deep fried and greasy. Chicken was woody and tough/ rubbery

So glad I finally got to eat here!!! I loved it. The interior is clean and cute. There's a nice amount of seating. It was beautiful outside so we didn't stay inside; we went to the park across the way. The menu is great. I wanted to try everything. I need to try all the sauces. I got kimchi fries. They were delicious and crunchy and cheesey. I ordered a popcorn chicken bowl with sweet chili and that was excellent. The bowl comes with a dumpling noodles and rice! The side of popcorn chicken with Korean BBQ sauce was also amazing. My friend said the bubble tea was just ok. But I didn't order any. I can't say enough good about this place. The owner is super nice and supportive of the neighborhood and the community. I wish the restaurant was open later but I will definitely be back regularly! read more

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Portions gets smaller with each visit and prices keep going up. Current order was packed like it was my moms leftovers. No proper container or anything. Not worth the prices. read more

Crunchik'n - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great Korean chicken style. The sauce was enough, spicy level is just right. The staff was nice and helpful. The place is bright and clean. read more

Crunchik'n - Half chicken with 2 sauces, volcano and sweet spicy. - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As a tourist in Phillly, I walked off the beaten path in City Center to find this gem. I was hella surprised by the popping flavor of their bulgogi, homemade kimchi, volcano-glazed chicken nuggets, and off-the-chain grapefruit boba tea. The associates were kind and helpful, making me feel right at home. Hope others visiting Philly take advantage of this delectable option! read more

Stopped by for Crunchik'n's soft opening! Their food never disappoints! So happy that they are expanding from ocean city to center city. Staff is super friendly and very welcoming. They have a wide selection of sauces for their fried chicken (soy, spicy soy, sweet chili, honey bbq, korean bbq and more) and as well as the option to get a whole/half chicken as an order. Wings were flavorful, super juicy, and delicious! Also can't go wrong with a rice bowl. They taste clean and healthy, its such a yummy asian fusion combination!! Rice , choice of meat or fish, with fresh vegetables! If you're in the area, please give this place a try!! It's just as good if not better than all the other korean fried chicken places you've had in chinatown. read more

Crunchik'n - Spicy tuna rice bowl and fried chicken - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've lived around the area for a while, but it this is my first time trying Crunchikn. I should have been coming here a while ago! The food and service are awesome. My friend and I decided to take a peek inside and we were not disappointed. The cashier was nice and friendly and even gave us her recommendations for our popcorn chicken. We went with her choice, and got the Honey Soy Super Spicy. When it came, the chicken was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside without being oily. Also, the sauce was just right, it had a bit of a kick, but not too much were you couldn't enjoy the meal; plus, the chicken wasn't smothered in sauce, which really allows the chicken to shine. They pride themselves in making everything from scratch and running a tight and clean ship. You can really see all of the effort that the owners put into their recipes and business and it shows. We'll definitely be back and see what else they have to offer. read more

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Tremendous. On my visit I ordered ten wings - five soy honey and five sweet chili. Reasonable prices, super flavorful, meaty and - most importantly - SO crispy. You receive your order through a slot in their door, just big enough to get the food through. That made me feel comfortable with their safety protocals. read more

It wasn't baaaad (more like 2.5 than a 2), but it's not a place that I would come back to, which is such a shame because everyone is so nice there. I love Korean fried chicken but I wasn't a big fan of the way that the wings were cooked. It's hard to put my finger on it exactly, but the skin was a little more "hard" than "crunchy" for me. For sauces, I liked the honey soy better than the sweet chili - the sweet chili was too "blunt" and didn't have any depth of flavor. I actually was not a fan of the crunch ball at all and didn't finish mine. It was covered in this thin cheese sauce that did not pair with the kimchi. The kimchi cheese fries were nothing exceptional, and kinda tasted like fries you would get at the sports stadiums (aka nothing exceptional and definitely not real cheese). I like that everything is made fresh, maybe their other rice dishes are better! read more

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Love Crunchik'n! Fast delivery and their chicken is delicious. Lots of fun flavors and have never been disappointed

Sweet chili spicy prettt good just need more seasoning and the customer service was ok. read more

Crunchik'n - Got the 10 piece Sweet Chili Spicy It's good just wish it had a little more seasoning . - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I tried this place out because it had great reviews and closed to campus. The service is great! They were super friendly and helpful. The food is delicious. I had the beef crunch ball. Very crispy shell and filled with seasoned beef, onions, rice, and corn. It also comes with a great sauce that pairs well with it. Combining those two gives an explosion of flavor and textures. Definitely a must have. The cashier recommended me to try their wings so I went with the sweet chili super spicy. The wings are crispy and they remain that way for a good bit of time. I wasn't able to eat all of it and came back later and they were still crispy. The sauce had the right amount of heat for me and the sweet notes that comes through helps balance out the spiciness. Last I had the large beef rice bowl. Tons of food and definitely worth it. It contained well seasoned beef on top of some rice, lettuce, a section of noodles, and a small section of diced veggies. It brings great flavor and a healthy blend of food. The dumpling is a nice touch. For the price and flavors. This is a great place to try out and become a regular. Can't wait to try their popcorn chicken next time! read more

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I went for the soft opening, it is a small restaurant, the service is nice. It's more of a order by the cashier and sit type. The food is affordable. The spicy tuna tacos are amazing! I love the amount of vegetables in it although it is very messy to eat. The wings, i am not a huge fan. It's not bad, but the part that I got have a lots of bones. Unlike how others fried chicken place, those other place use mainly the drumsticks and wings, which I prefer more. I think that is more of a personal preference. The sauce is okay, I like the chili aioli. The chicken is not too crispy, a little too much sauce to make it soft. read more

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This chicken is incredible. Best Korean fried chicken I've ever had. So crispy and fresh- they make your food to order! The best thing about this place in my opinion is all the different sauce options/ types of chicken so you can mix your order up each time. Both the fried chicken wings and the fried popcorn chicken are delicious, I can't decide which is better. The wings are great because they are just as crispy as the popcorn chicken. My favorite sauce is the honey soy spicy- it's unique, different from your typical soy sauce but is still simple. You can make it as spicy or mild as you want as well. Highly recommend this place. The staff are so nice, and let you sample the sauces as well so you can choose the sauce before you place your order! read more

This place is just ok, they fit squarely in the low price, no frills category. It's not the best Korean food, but you can get full for about 10 bucks. My wife and I were in the area and wanted a quick and fast meal so we both tried the Popcorn Chicken Rice Bowl. It incorporates a bunch of offering from the restaurant so it was a good marker for success. It included Japchae, Popcorn Chicken, Veggie Dumpling, Rice, and salsa. None of the flavors were outstanding, but I didn't leave upset. read more

I'm disappointed in myself for writing this review so late but better late than never! This place deserves more than five stars in my opinion. I frequent this place often in ocean city so when I found out they were opening one two blocks from my work I was ecstatic! First, customer service. Every single time I've been to this location, the customer service is astounding. Jen is always extremely friendly and remembers me every time I go in which days a lot about a business. I've only met a few of the other workers but each one has been a positive experience! They keep you updated on what's going on with your order too which is great. Okay now the food. I have always been obsessed with their honey soy wings. They are incredibly crispy and juicy at the same time. I've never ordered these and have had a disappointing experience. They are consistent every time. Since they've opened this location I've tried the kimchi cheese fries, crunch balls, popcorn chicken, rice bowls, and the bulgolgi beef melt. (I was very excited) I still have NO disappointment with the quality of the food. I have loved every single thing I've tried. The bulgolgi beef melt is probably one of my favorites. The roll they use is nice and fluffy but dense enough to hold the filling of the beef cheese and vegetables. You get the savory satisfaction of the beef and the cheese but also a touch of sweetness from the pickled vegetables. The kimchi cheese fries are awesome. Kimchi is spicy but in a flavorful way. The fries are always cooked perfect and are never soggy. Crunch balls are awesome. I got the beef ones. Again a little spicy but flavor is all there! I've been to this place probably five times since it had opened and every single time the food is consistently fantastic. I've told every single person I work with to order from here. When you dine in the presentation is beautiful and never sloppy! I am working on my status to become a regular at this place!! Keep up the amazing work!! read more

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Good but a bit pricey! I paid $30 for 20 smallish wings recently. The honey soy was good, very similar to Cafe SoHo's soy garlic sauce but less intense in flavor and the batter is less crispy. The super spicy honey soy has a kick but is nowhere as spicy as Cafe Soho's spicy wings (if you need a comparison). Oddly though, after eating only 4 spicy wings from here I experienced bad heartburn afterwards. I don't recall having this issue after having Cafe Soho and their wings are on another level of spicy. I'll still come back here if I really want Korean fried chicken and don't feel like driving to Cheltenham. The honey soy is worth coming back for. read more

Ordered takeout. Tacos are HEFTY and worth the price! Loaded with meat and mountains of lettuce. The spicy pork taco was very flavorful! My boyfriend had the grilled chicken rice bowl. Chicken was decent and the glass noodles it came with was tasty! Only complaint is that the bubble tea is flavorless. We ordered a black milk tea and Thai tea (which is an extra $1 flavor) and they most tasted like cold ice water at most. read more

I've had Korean fried chicken countless times and I've been to many of the places that serve it in Philly. For those who have been to Bonchon or Cafe Soho, they do not offer soy garlic wings at Crunchicken. However, they offer more sauces which are good. Many places serve Korean fried chicken with the wing and tip intact. Instead, the wings/drums are the size of your typical buffalo chicken wing. The wings were definitely crunchy, double friend and everything. There was some sauce dripping from all the wings. The crunch balls were a disappointment. It was not bad and the sauce was actually pretty good. However, it was cold inside and it was drizzled with too much sauce. Overall, the food is not bad but I would go elsewhere for your Korean Fried Chicken cravings. Sauces were good though. read more

Crunchik'n - Crunchballs. Too much sauce. Inside was cold. - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I had high expectations for the place as I love korean fried chicken and the place had high reviews. However was left disapointed. The chicken was oddly chewy and all dark meat. Didnt have that crisp i was use to or looking for. I had the bowl. Im not sure why they layer lettuce between the chicken and noodles and rice. Thats lettuce under and between hot food which in return makes the lettuce gross. If your going to add lettuce sprinkle on top. For me personally it was a waste i ended up tossing the bowl as it was not edible for me. read more

Kimchi fries --periodttt!! It's enough for two people maybe even three. However, if you need to eat your emotions sis, do it. Lordt knows I did scrumptious & crispy + a generous portion of sauce but not too much. read more

Bought myself a large popcorn chicken and ate it all. Oops. So yeah, super amazing, although I wish it was crispier. But I guess that's where the korean fried chicken comes in. The interior is small but the people are all super nice. There's a couple of screens to order or you can order from the cashier. There's also a couple of tables for sit down although it seems most of the orders are from takeout. They also offer samples in front since it's still a relatively new place. I got half honey soy super spicy and half sweet chili spicy. Both are amazing sauces although I'll definitely get the super spicy for both next time for the added kick. Definitely will be back again! read more

We were just going through philly to get to lancaster and decided to pick up some federal donuts and found this place for dinner. We ordered the crunch ball(Beef), the beef bowl over rice and 10 wings. It honestly wasn't super duper authentic but it didn't really bother me all that much because it tasted good. For example the breading on the wings was kind of lumpy and wasn't sleek but it sure did have a good crunch as their name suggests. The beef bowl was solid and had a good number of pickles and side dishes but the beef itself was a little disappointing. The crunchball was definitely crunchy but i really didn't love the filling. It wasn't a knockout star but i'd come back if i didn't know where else to go. read more

I recently was searching for spot to try a Korean corn dog, ended up going with Crunchik'n, and am so glad I did! I brought a fellow foodie and we split one of their crunch dogs along with some other bites. We went with a cheese crunch dog topped with potatoes and spicy mayo and coated with sugar. The cheese pull was legit! The combination of flavors very pleasantly surprised us!! If you're considering trying a Korean corn dog, you have to get the sugar coating. Trust me! It made the whole experience. We both thought it was delicious. Another huge high was that I had one of the best bubble teas! Mango bubble tea with passionfruit popping bubbles. So good!! Go for a bubble tea at Crunchik'n if you're on the fence. We also tried the pork dumplings and Japchae noodles with beef bulgogi and those were delicious too. This is a casual spot so my friend and I sat, ate and talked until closing with the spot to ourselves and it was sooo nice! read more

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Regulars to this restaurant as their food never disappoints. Perfect for lunch or dinner. My husband and son LOVE their Korean fried chicken. It's cooked perfectly and the sauce they use is not overwhelming. As for myself, I love their different rice bowls. read more

I recently got to try a newer addition to their menu- crunchdogs! I am now a firm believer that fried cheese should be coated in sugar, such an unexpected but DELICIOUS combination. The staff here are so wonderful, I was super excited to try the crunchdogs but they had to delay bringing them back on the menu so they gave me a giftcard for when they were able to bring them back. Thanks to the top notch food and top notch customer service, I will be ordering from here many times in the future for sure!! read more

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Kim chi fries are great, and so were the Honey Soy wings. Pick up was super easy and efficient during covid. You call when you arrive, and they out your order on a shelf just on e other side of the door. Got the popcorn chicken another time, and though still good, I prefer the wings. read more

This is honestly a long overdue review. I tried this place once via delivery and decided to splurge on the Bulgogi melt and the regular french fries. I did not know what to expect, but I was truly impressed by both of the items. The beef was perfectly seasoned and the cabbage and salsa that they put on it just complimented it perfectly. The french fries were just the right amount of crispy without being too burnt. I had to facetime my friend just so I could show her how amazing the food looked. I was so impressed the first time that it was an easy decision to order from here again a few days later. This time I got the Bulgogi melt again, but I switched it up and got the kimchi fries. I loved the sauce that they put on the fries. You could definitely taste the kimchi flavor without it being overpowering, nor did the cheese make the fries soggy. Final verdict? I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious meal. read more

No long post needed. Bottomline, If you order Korean chicken wings and the jawns aren't good, don't order anything else. Obv, Crunchik'n chicken (hmm, interesting) are on point. read more

Love the wings and the flavor. To be honest, a little better than the other famous Korean fried chik'n place in town (they tend to over fried a little). Crunchik'n has rice bowls but it's not that tasty, just some salad over rice with a mediocre dumplin and meat (i had beef and they were a bit too dry) I'd rather to have bibimbop to accompany the wings... a little sad they don't have this option. I ordered delivery and received a small gift, a very soft and thick washcloth!! read more

Crunchik'n - Korean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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As someone who prefers vegetarian food over meat, cruncik'n has some of the best chicken you will find in the city. Their oven chicken is juicy, tender, and fresh. Their new volcano sauce is actually fire. Their kimchi cheese fries are also some of the best fries in the city. They also have a lot of bubble tea options with boba that tastes more natural than other places. I would highly highly recommend if you're looking for something more casual with high quality food and a variety of options. read more

Great lunch/snack spot! Great service! Quick and easy with good options! This spot was exactly what I was looking for!