Honestly the chicken was 6/10 it was pretty good and you get a lot of chicken service was pretty fast. However I had much higher expectations if it was named the best fried chicken it didn't taste fresh at all however the chicken wasn't dry it was moist and had great flavor but it didn't taste fresh wasn't hot. Some thing you look for in fried chicken but overall was okay. read more

Unfortunately, my family and I got sick after eating at this location, which was really disappointing--especially since we've had good experiences at other Kimchi Red locations. I'm not sure what went wrong here, but something was definitely off. The chicken also didn't meet our expectations, especially when compared to other Korean fried chicken spots nearby. On top of that, I found the owner's responses to customer reviews to be surprisingly unprofessional, which really turned me off. I recommend spending your money elsewhere. read more

Kimchi Red - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Second visit. With son and Sean. Amazing. Small but so welcoming. Food Porn on every table. Find one by you and make a visit. This should be on your short list. Happy Holidays. read more

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I went to Korea last year and trying to find the best Korean chicken in GA bc I'm getting nostalgic. My Muslim friends rave about this spot since it's halal chicken. A great idea! I went Saturday for lunch and the restaurant was packed. I was so excited since it's busy, must be amazing right? Why nobody mention about the self service and tip first before you paid? There was NO service being provided. I had to get everything myself The meal cost $60 for chicken, ramen with eggs and mega fries bc everyone recommended it. I was so disappointed! The fried chicken breading was dry and the chicken had NO seasoning. My fries came out a bit soggy. The portion do not match the price at all. Parking was also very limited. This place is NOT the best Korean chicken in Ga. Overpriced and overhype. I been eating Korean food all my life and this place is NOT good and I had a huge stomach aches afterward. Expensive food and got me sick? YES It is serious! Good quality food should not make People sick. read more

Kimchi Red - Red Buldak and Mega Fries - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

The fact that you can't sit down at a table unless you have 3 people is ridiculous. There were 2 open tables and we were forced to sit at the high top. It wasn't busy to the point where we should've been able to enjoy our food at a proper table. Very poor experience and I haven't even tried the chicken yet. Oh yeah, it was my birthday and first time visiting Atlanta. So I don't recommend coming here unless you want ungodly rules forced upon you. Lastly, someone sat down and nothing was said. The worker who was in her mid 40s to early 50s with a red shirt was the disaster of an employee that caused the worst experience I had. read more

Kimchi Red - Open table - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

This place was packed on a Saturday afternoon, so I guess it's the place to be. It's a tiny spot in a strip mall, with not much seating or room to wait if the tables are full. I placed a to go order and was told it would be ready in 45 minutes, which is ok but the predicted time was way off. The service wasn't great - I know they were busy but I left feeling like getting my order was an inconvenience. The food was fine. I got the regular k-crispy chicken and I thought the chicken was a bit more greasy than I really enjoy. My son really liked it so I would go back there for him, but if it was just for myself I don't think I would try it again. read more

I was initially turned off by the meat being pink. I was advised pink meat is normal at this establishment. I enjoyed the chicken after mentally disconnecting from the thought of pink meat. It was crispy but the price to me for one person is egregious 20 +. The customer service was decent and the time to obtain the product was reasonable. read more

Kimchi Red - Pink chicken but advised it was okay. - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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I've really liked Kimchi Red for a while, and their food is very good. However, it seems to have become extremely popular recently, which has made them consistently busy. Because of this, I feel the food quality has gone down slightly, and on weekends, they often sell out of certain items. The restaurant itself is small and can get quite crowded, so be prepared to wait for a seat. Some of the items I enjoy are: 1. Spicy Jeonju 2. Mandu Plate 3. Kimchi Jjigae (Pork) The tteokbokki has a good flavor, but it's overcooked, so it lacks the signature chew you would expect from tteokbokki. read more

The kimchi fries are so good fresh! Some of the best fries I've ever had. The sauce is good and the added pork makes it taste oh so good. I came here for the fried chicken and although it was good, I felt like it was a lot going on and it was also quite expensive overall. I don't think I would make this my go to for Korean fried chicken but I would definitely come back if I'm ever around the area. I want to try the kimchi fried rice someday! Maybe that will be my next update. Small place but relatively quick service, unless it's a busy day then may take a while for the food to get ready. read more

Kimchi Red - Kimchi fries - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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I appreciate that everything is cooked fresh here. It takes a while to get your food, but I think that's a fair trade for it being prepared fresh. I have a shellfish allergy so we asked the cashier if the kimchi had shellfish (because we've been to places where the kimchi has shrimp eggs). She said no, but seemed a little unsure? Or maybe she was annoyed that day, but she wasn't exactly friendly. There are a lot of great sounding options on the menu so we had a hard time choosing. I'm a boneless chicken type of girl, so we opted for the crispy boneless chicken and the mega fries. The mega fries were delicious and full of flavor. The chicken was perfectly crispy, BUT we got the wrong flavor. It had Basalmic in it, and that overpowered EVERYTHING. It was too strong for me. I also noticed the sauce wasn't distributed evenly. It worked well in this case because we hated the flavor, but I would have been annoyed had it been a tasty sauce. I may give them another chance, but I'm not itching to return. read more

Kimchi Red - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Came here for lunch on a weekday and it was packed. It's a casual restaurant. Reminds me of nyc restaurants. Meaning the tables are very close to each other. Your order at a counter and self service water station. Now to the food. The chicken is very tasty. We loved it. Most of the orders seem to be for 2-3 people. Huge portions so keep this in mind when ordering. I do have a recommendation for management. Get rid of the white styrofoam water cups. Bigger cups for water. Some of those chicken dishes are spicy! Also, large and sturdy paper plates! I felt kind of silly with this miniature cup and trying to cut the chicken with this flimsy plastic fork. I do think that area needs an upgrade. But the chicken red buldak was yummy and the staff super friendly and we will be back! read more

When Kimchi Red made it to the top 100 best fried chicken in the US, I knew that I HAD to go since it was close to home. We were a party of 3, so we decided to order the Kang-Nam chicken and the kimchi fried rice. The chicken was delightful: crispy on the outside, piping hot and juicy on the inside. The only complaint I have about it is that I wish the chicken came with more sauce than it did. It seemed like most of the sauce got caught by the onions, which were a nice touch but we ended up discarding most of the onions at the end of it. The kimchi fried rice was pretty standard fare, nothing particularly noteworthy of it. I don't think I would order it again, though. Ambiance was like any other small business restaurant. We thought that because it was so popular, we would have trouble finding a table, but that wasn't the case since we went on a weekday evening. Service was fast and kind. I'll definitely be back again to try their other chicken flavors! read more

Kimchi Red - Kimchi fried rice - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Have you ever had food so good you stop eating just to review it? Well, here I am. From the service to the food, I am in love. Every customer greeted pleasantly. Every customer who left out the door thanked again for their business. The food is cooked fresh and comes out hot ... chicken skin is light but crispy on the wings. The meat is well seasoned even without any sauce. I got the chefs special sauce and tbh I haven't tried it yet bc it was on the side but I know it's going to be a banger. I also got the kimchi rice bc I wanted some fried rice. I was disappointed at first bc it didn't look or taste like traditional fried rice... but trying to be more open to trying new food (as a chicken tender enthusiast) I tried the rice once again... cut the egg, mixed everything up and all I can say is FIRE . I would not recommend eating here alone bc the portions are big and priced for two so I wasn't expecting the amount I paid just to feed me ...but then again at the same time, would I eat here alone again? Absolutely. Also keep in mind, the restaurant is small so there isn't much seating and it's a little tight. But the restaurant is still cute, clean and a vibe. I ordered my food and went to sit in the car to wait since I wasn't dinning in anyway ( on my lunch break) and due to area being so tight. Overall, this is one of the few IG restaurants that measures up to this social media hype. I work in the area so I can foresee me being a repeat customer. read more

The food really is great. The serving sizes are for 2 people. Very flavorful. This was my second time going. The space is small and the lounge can be long so getting a table at certain times can be a challenge. You walk-in stand in line, place your order then if a table is free they will give you a number to put on your table and you sit there and wait for them to bring your food out. I really like eating here and will be back! Some might say the pricing is high but for the amount of food you're getting and the quality of it it's reasonable. However if you're just one person wanting to try this out, ordering two items like the chicken and a side of fries rice could easily run you $40. read more

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I stand by my first review of the fried chicken here - AMAZING! Love that it's consistent, I enjoyed the Jeonju as much as last time. The spicy definitely isn't that hot, it's mainly a tingle. The mandu on the other hand were less than stellar. After eating just a bite, I couldn't finish, it was dry and tasteless. Definitely don't recommend. The fries are still something I dream about at night. Seating is a little tight, it's cozy but clean. Try not to sit near the front door when it's cold if you can! GO if you haven't yet, what are you waiting for?? read more

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A great Korean fried chicken joint! When I arrived on a Friday night, there was hardly any parking available in front of the restaurant. The establishment is located in a small strip mall, but there is parking in the back as well if needed. A friend and I had the Kimchi fried chicken ($38, serves 2) and Kimchi fried rice ($15). The fried chicken was pretty good, the presentation was crazy and there were a lot of flavors going on and tons of kimchi layered on. The batter is thin and crispy (my preference for Korean fried chicken is a thicker batter like bbq.chicken's, but it was good nonetheless). The kimchi fried rice was my favorite and even had crispy parts inside. Portions are large and we had leftovers. The service was nice, and they bring out gloves, utensils, to-go bags, etc. at your request. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 stars is because of how crowded it is on the inside. There's no way a huge party (ex. 8 people) would be able to come during peak hours. The tables barely have a foot or two in between them, and I hope they consider relocating to a larger space due to how popular they are. However, people did cycle in and out fairly quickly. Would be nice to see tteokbokki and more vegetable dishes added to the menu :) read more

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They have so many varieties of fried chicken that you want to go back to try each one! We had the cheese chicken. I wouldn't get this again but the flavor of the chicken was so good that I know the other combinations would be great! The dumplings were good too! Make sure you order less as they are big portions hence the high price. Its worth it though! Space is tiny so be prepared to wait. read more

Kimchi Red - Dumplings - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Kimchi Red is one of my favorite places to visit when I'm in Georgia. Small place with limited seating, you need to put your name on a waitlist if you plan to dine in. Their chicken is really good, crispy, hot, and well seasoned. The portions are large. The tteokbokki are way too soft, they lack the rice cake chew that I enjoy, don't recommend. The Mandu and japchae are really good, highly recommend. The kimchi fried rice is good too, recommend adding cheese when ordering. read more

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When first entering there was a guy that came in that was a regular. He was met with hey Scott and had his order already ready. Service was great. The cashier even gave a tour of the menu and explained everything from flavors to plates to drinks. I ordered the chicken plate and a side of kimchi rice. The chicken was 30 dollars but it's the whole chicken as it's supposed to feed up to 3 people. You can get it with or without bones. I decided to get it boneless. The meal came in stages. The first stages: this is pretty good. The second: Oh I'm getting kind of full. Third: my stomach is definitely not agreeing with this I can feel it brewing. The fourth: I'm definitely going to have to poop after this. I do recommend getting the Chicken with bones as the boneless chicken doesn't stay hot long. Although it was seasoned well and I was wondering what piece of meat I was eating. It was like a roulette of pieces like am I getting breast wing or thigh meat. The texture kind of threw me off as well. I'm used to kfc being crunchy but I guess the sauce wouldn't adhere well with it. The kimchi rice was good and was served with an egg on top. Full of flavor but a little spice. They don't have fountain drinks but they do have complimentary water. Overall I appreciated the visit but I found more pleasure in trying the food than the actual food. Not saying that the food was bad, but not enough of an impression to have me craving it for future visits. read more

Kimchi Red - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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We arrived at the restaurant around 1:30pm on a Saturday. They were busy but we were seated pretty quickly. I recommend that you know what you're going to order before you get there because you order first, they give you a number, then you sit down at your table. The restaurant is tight inside, so expect your table to be very close to another party. Because we don't drive all the way up to Alpharetta often, we got a few items to try and had a ton of food to take home with us. We started with the mandu plate which included beef dumplings, white steam rice, japchae, and kimchi. The beef dumplings weren't very tasty. I actually didn't finish them. The japchae was pretty good, though I don't like cold noodles, these were good. For our entrees we got the kimchi fried chicken as well as the spicy jeonju. Each fried chicken plate is definitely for two people each, maybe more. The portions are huge. We love fried chicken but we honestly preferred the pieces that had less sauce on them. I think we should have asked for the sauce on the side or something because it was very messy. The chicken overran was fried very well. If I return, I'd like to try the kimchi fried rice. The customer service was absolutely excellent! read more

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This was our first time trying this restaurant and we didn't know what to expect. We ordered the suggestion of spicy jeonju and K-Mega fries. We thought the chicken was tender and had decent flavor, but was really greasy tasting and nothing exceptional. The fries had so much going on they didn't go well with the chicken. Plain fries would have been a better choice. The restaurant is not very big and felt crammed with the seating. It was also hot inside so not very comfortable to enjoy eating. The food is made to order so it took about 25 minutes to get our food. Overall due to the price of the food I would rather go to a restaurant where you can get table service and eat with better air conditioning. If I did return it would be for take out only and I would order something different. read more

Kimchi Red - Spicy jeonju - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Kimchi Red has always been a place I wanted to visit ever since I saw it on TikTok. I came here yesterday (10/26/2023) around 6:20 PM and the store was busy! However it picked up even more around 7:20 PM-ish. The decor is cute, music is a bit loud and the chairs are really cool. The food took them around 30-35 minutes to serve from the time that I ordered and I got their Kimchi Fried Chicken and the Beef K-Plate. [Kimchi K-Fried Chicken] * This dish was $35!!! Though a bit expensive, the serving size is huge (like 3 people worth). There is 2 spicy level for this item (medium or spicy) and we got the spicy. The spice was tantalizingly delicious, paired with their mayo sauce and sour kimchi, this dish is a 9/10! [Beef K-Plate] * This plate was suppose to come with some stir-fried noodles but they ran out that day and substituted it for some spicy rice cake. Overall the dish is good but the amount of kimchi provided was very little. However they give you A LOT of beef. 8/10 for me! Overall Kimchi Red is a fantastic place for kimchi-lovers and definitely a place to visit with friends and family! read more

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Kimchi Red has gained recent fame as the best fried chicken in the country according to Yelp. While I'm unsure of the basis of this claim, this small Alpharetta restaurant serves up some excellent plates of Korean style fried chicken that are well worth a try for any fan of fried chicken or Korean flavors. My wife and I recently tried this place for lunch and despite it being a weekday, the place was packed. The set up here is fast casual and the restaurant is kept tidy. Additionally, this appears to be a family run place and the staff couldn't have been nicer. The air conditioning, unfortunately, was malfunctioning but that didn't stop us from ordering a piping hot plate of chicken. Kimchi Red offers about 10 different versions of the chicken with flavors including a signature sweet and spicy sauce, a traditional gochujang glaze, and even a creamy tomato sauce. Furthermore, chicken can be ordered as either traditional bone in, just wings, or boneless with the latter two invoking a small surcharge. We ended up deciding on the "Kimchi" rendition of the boneless fried chicken. This flavor combination comprises crispy chicken chunks tossed with a kimchi based sauce, sliced onion and kimchi, and spicy mayo. Once our order arrived, a veritable mountain of chicken greeted us. While the menu claims that each platter serves two, my wife and I struggled a bit to complete the dish despite large appetites. Once we took our first bite, we understood why this place has received accolades. The chicken prices themselves despite being boneless had a juicy texture and remained shatteringly crisp despite the blanket of sauces and toppings. The flavors themselves struck an excellent balance between the spicy and very slightly sweet sauce, more tangy slices of kimchi, sweet and crispy onion, and creamy spicy mayo. This combination of tastes was unique to our plates and offered an addictive eating experience. I do wish Kimchi Red offered some smaller format sides to complement the chicken and offered smaller portions and/or the ability to mix and match flavors. As such, this place likely works best for a group experience. Still, if you're dining as a couple the chicken here is well worth a visit. I am not sure if I can confidently say this chicken is America's best, but it certainly ranks among the best fried bird I've had in the Atlanta Metro area. read more

Kimchi Red - Kimchi boneless chicken - boneless fried chicken chunks tossed with a spicy, kimchi based sauce, pieces of kimchi, onions, and spicy mayo - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

The most amazing Korean fried chicken..... I ordered the fried chicken with the Mala sauce and extra spicy .......it was off the charts....now when they say extra spicy they mean fire , I thought I could handle it but I the spice level was alarming! Still the best combination, not sweet just savoury heat......the staff were so friendly and kind I can't compliment them enough...... truly warm.... read more

KR is a 3 1/2 * rounded up for being a mom & pop and for their friendly service. + Ambiance is casual suburban strip KFC joint. DR is a small open box with a few tables that can seat about 20 peeps....it feels clean and cozy. This is a fast food style....order and pay at the counter and they'll call or bring the food out to you when it is ready. At the time of our visit, it was lively with high school students and had a pleasant neighborhood vibe. Food is half KFC and half popular Korean dishes. Their menu is limited to about a dozen non-KFC. These are what we tried. + Spicy tofu plate - good heat - Spicy pork plate - too sweet! Our food came out in to-go boxes even though we were dining inside. Our food was PREmade (NOT made to order) as they came out rather quickly. Both came with sides of japchae and lots of white rice. My friend ordered extra heat and they delivered :). My pork was over sugared and I had to add gochujang to balance it. The white rice was fine and their japchae was just okay. I had bookmarked this place for their kimchi jjigae but it was a very hot day and I wasn't in the mood for a hot stew. Observing other diners, most everyone ordered KFC and seemed to enjoy them. Perhaps I ordered the wrong dish here but I would consider the spicy pork a miss. Is over sugaring the new over salting? = Price is slightly high for what it is. ++ Service is prompt and friendly! Think this is a family owned but doesn't have that vibe. + Parking is free shared lot. MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane - - Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE...WHERE have you been all my LiFe! read more

Kimchi Red - 6/23 spicy pork plate - meh - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Superb food and service. The fried chicken is addicting -- just wonderful and it travels well for takeaway. My favorite? The loaded french fries. Sweet geezus these are the best ever!! Cheers! RS read more

Kimchi Red - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Absolutely AMAZING! This was my first time here. What have I been missing for the past few years?! Most of their plates are for two, and that's NOT two guys in skirts! Two grown-a$$ men had a hard time finishing our meal. At lunchtime, the mood is nothing special, but very clean, comfortable, and just what I need at lunchtime with a buddy. It's only been a month since I become familiar with Buldak ramen, but it was the reason we chose the dish we did. HOLY COW! DELICIOUS is an understatement. How they make chicken SO crispy with such a light coating is beyond comprehension. If you're within 30 minutes of this place, it is worth the drive. I can't wait to take others to this place and try everything on the menu. Don't drive by this unassuming location. You'll be the one missing out! read more

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I have been wanting to visit this place since I saw it on Instagram. A few girlfriends and I finally got the chance to come by. We were here around 6. There's some parking out front, but more in the back. The shop itself is right next to a Dunkin'. The inside isn't too big and I was happy to snag a table. We decided on the red buldak, xtra spicy and boneless (for 2) and an order of kimchi fried rice with side of jeyuk (spicy pork). You order at the counter and get a number. There's water station in the back along with hot sauce and gochujang. They also provide gloves next to the utensils. Everything is self serviced. I love the presentation of the buldak chicken. It's piled high with ramen and a fried egg. I was impressed with the boneless. They are mixture of dark and white meat. Every piece has a nice flavor and I love the ramen and the runny yolk with each bite. The kimchi fried rice was good also, pretty standard and the kimchi isn't too overpowering. They forgot the side of jeyuk so I didn't get a photo, but it's come in a small cup. The pork is moist and sweet. We really enjoyed the meal and it was so crowded by the time we left around 7:30. The only thing about this place is the music is today's hits and on the louder side. It was hard to have a conversation. Also, no alcohol is served here. I'll probably order take away next time. I can't wait to try other flavors!! read more

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Small seating, shared single restroom. To-Go recommended. The French fries are picture perfect but $14 for small container not worth it. They have galbi, dumplings, rice cakes, japchae( stir fried vermicelli, noodles, and vegetables highly recommended) Got the jeonju (hot) chicken, Korean fried rice(optional pork) The wings come in a tower of crispy goodness. I do not recommend the jeonju flavor unless it is shared between three or more people I was full after three because they are very big pieces of chicken lots of protein The judge you flavor in particular has a very sour and Tainy aftertaste flavor to it that gives you taste fatigue after a few bites, along with the sour kimchi that comes in the kimchi fried rice. The sourness was a bit overpowering. They give you pickled radish that is pink and not the standard white vinegar cubes I'll be back for that garlic chicken! read more

Kimchi Red - Jeonju chicken. Spicy level -Hot Sour and tangy aftertaste. Taste fatigue after 3 Don't be scared of the peppers, Texas Pete is spicier - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Loved everything we got. Buldak Fried chicken was definitely a little too much but was still amazing fries were great and the staff was very friendly! Everything is Halal so would definitely recommend this spot to all the Muslim brothers and sisters! read more

Stopped by on a weekday to try the fried chicken and fries. We heard great things. We ordered the rosechon and soy garlic chicken with the k mega fries. The chicken was $22 for a serving size of 2 and the fries were $14. The pros- the service was friendly and we were able to order at the counter and pick a table. It's self service style with many tables. The food came out within 15 minutes. The rosechon was a unique concept as it was covered in an Alfredo based sauce. Food presentation was good. The cons- the breading is thicker and denser than what I'm used to for BBQ chicken. The soy garlic lacked soy flavors and resembled an orange chicken sauce. The rosechon with the Alfredo sauce is a great idea but the sauce was on the plain side so I feel that more flavor would help add more dimension to the sauce. The fries had minimal kimchi and pork and felt overpriced for value at 14 dollars. I couldn't taste the kimchi and we got at best 3 pieces of pork in our fries after eating half of it. Overall, the chicken sauce flavors were underwhelming and we did not get one drumstick, unless they're all hiding out at the bottom. read more

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Parking/service: kimchi red is a part of a small plaza of about 5 other places so it has a shared parking lot. Even though the place was packed there were still quite a few parking spaces open which was good. When you walk in you can tell that they did the best they could with the space. The tables are very close together. You check in and get your name on the wait list - from there they text you when your table is ready. Food is ordered at the counter and they bring it out to you as it's finished. They checked in on us a few times which was nice. Food/price: free self serve water in the back near the bathroom, there's also an array of condiments next to it like gochujang, ketchup, etc. They have disposable paper trays they use as plates, some paper to go boxes and napkins at the counter for self serve. Now let's get into the food! Their menu includes of course, their fried chicken. It's defaulted in price to the original (meaning you get white and dark meat) but you can opt to get just wings for an extra $2. They also have non chicken items like kimchi fried rice, japchae, Korean bbq meat as well as sides like fries. They tell you when you order that the wings take "much longer" than the original chicken - wondering if they fry the chicken wings fresh compared to the original? For a group of 3, we shared: - mega fries ($13.99): fries topped with stir-fried kimchi, BBQ Jeyuk (pork), and homemade melted cheese sprinkled with tomatillo, onions, and cilantro. Personally, you taste mainly the melted cheese and onion mix. I think it's nacho cheese? I usually don't like too much onions but this wasn't that bad. I enjoyed the actual fry, it was crispy and held the sauce well. Definitely a giant portion and shareable. The table overall enjoyed these, especially the onion lol - red buldak chicken wings ($34.99 + $2 for wings): you can choose to make it hot or X Spicy. It's their original chicken topped with a cheesy, creamy, spicy buldak ramen with an over easy egg. The visuals are pretty insane, definitely one of those where the tables near us look over. Looking at the portion, I think they use half a pack of the ramen and they add onions to it too. The ramen is used mainly as the "sauce" for the chicken, I sort of wished they coated some of the chicken as well in some buldak. The wings itself were crispy, hot & fresh, and generous. - snow cheese chicken wings ($29.99 + $2 for wings): coated in a sweet garlic, onion cheese powder. It was a nice change from the other flavors we had on the table. I do think it's pretty pricey for the food, I think they do a unique job in offering different sauces and flavors to their chicken. Glad a tried it! read more

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Kimchi red is a small KFC speciality restaurant that's tucked in a tiny shopping plaza. There's shared parking but it can get busy during peak hours. The service was okay and food was delivered quickly. We ordered the Kangnam chicken plate for two and the portion and presentation were very appealing. The onions were served in a sweet mayo-like sauce and the chicken was very crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Sadly, the breading had little to no flavor, so it was a very very sweet dish because all we tasted were the onions. The interior is a very casual ambiance and extremely cramped. We were sat at the two top section, and once it started filling up the tables were so close to each other that we were boxed in. During peak hours it seems ordering to go is a better option. Overall experience: The chicken is fried perfectly and juicy, but the breading lacks flavor. Maybe it was the dish we ordered but I've had better KFC. Restaurant is also so tiny that its difficult to move around. read more

Kimchi Red - Kangnam chicken - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Kimchi Red has been everywhere since it's #1 on Yelp's best fried chicken list. I had very high expectations going here and it didn't disappoint. My sisters actually got here before I did but we were lucky enough to snag a table. They ordered at the counter and had their name added to the list but by the time they were done placing an order, a group left so we snagged a table. We ordered the kang nam chicken, honey butter pepper chicken, kimchi fried rice and tteokboki. Their one chicken dish can easily be shared with 3-4 people depending how hungry you are. Pros: -parking available; although we were lucky enough to find a parking spot in front of the restaurant, there's a sign that says more parking available in the back -the crispiest and tastiest fried chicken I've ever had - the flavor profile is on point but my personal favorite is the Kang Nam chicken. It's topped with thinly sliced onions with a sweet white sauce. My favorite here was the pickled radish to help cut down the fried and grease from the chicken. -it's halal certified -staff is very friendly -it's self serve. you get your own drinks, paper boats, plastic silverware, napkins -everything on their menu is shareable Cons: -it's a small restaurant (maybe 10-15 tables if that) and counter service. with it's popularity, the restaurant was packed the entire time we were there - the fire Marshall would not be happy if they were to see the amount of people -they had standing fans because of how it was in there -there was a long wait for food, I think we waited over 30-45 minutes to get our order and they came out staggered Personally, I can only eat a 2 pieces since it was ALOT of fried food. I would recommend to order one of the sides so you don't get sick of just stuffing your arteries with fried food. I would recommend that you come here with tons of patience because you will definitely be waiting. read more

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Ordered the kimchi fried rice and soy garlic fried chicken. The kimchi fried rice was really good! It was spicy but the additional sauces kind of balances the flavor out. The fried chicken was decent as well but because it was plated like a tower mine actually topped over and a piece of chicken fell on the floor so be careful! Very aesthetically pleasing! read more

Kimchi Red - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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I picked up a chicken to go for dinner Saturday night. Service was pleasant even with a large crowd. It took about twenty minutes to get my food. The chicken was moist and flavorful even after waiting a few hours to eat it. read more

Be careful of the person at the register who took our order and also pressed our gratuity button for herself. Highly unprofessional for a self serve restaurant to do this. She did this to a few other people we know. Adding a tip by tapping it on the screen for the customer is just very uncalled for!!!! The fries were great but the chicken could have been better. We asked for extra sauce because it was a little dry and we had to remind them for every chicken dish to bring it out (that was a little irritating). Also the serving size is extremely misleading. Every dish says it serves 2 people and that is insanely incorrect because it feeds more than 2 people but they want to make money so they persuade you to buy more food. We had an enormous amount of left overs!! The ambiance is like any self serve place. Tables and chairs but no real decor. Parking is easy in the lot outside. read more

I originally posted this review on Google where the restaurant responded but it seems that my review was deleted so I'm reposting here. I ordered the kimchi fried rice and bulgogi and japchae meals. I asked the cashier if it was possible to order these dishes mild or even non spicy, who assured me it was fine. Well the food comes out, and everything is covered in spice. The fried rice is doused in spicy mayo and red pepper flakes and the bulgogi is also covered in red pepper flakes. As someone who cannot eat spicy food, I had to take my food back up and explain that I had ordered mild/non spicy. Instead of saying "oh I'm sorry, we can fix that," I got a very rude response from the waiter/order taker. He raised his voice and proceeded to berate us in front of the restaurant- "you should know when you order non spicy it doesn't *actually* mean non spicy, you also have to specify not to add the spicy add ons." When I say the whole restaurant got quiet and stared, he made a big scene out of nothing. Now, I'm not sure how I was supposed to know this, as this wasn't explained to us beforehand and it was my first time visiting this restaurant. I'd also like to add that all the restaurants I've visited in the past, if I asked for non spicy, the food came out non spicy. There wasn't a 2 part question where they could still add spice on top, it came out non spicy. My main issue was the waiter's attitude. There was no "I'm sorry, let me fix this." Or even "typically we order like this to achieve this result, but I can help you this time." It was, with a very stern look, "next time you come, you HAVE to order it like this." There was no apology issued and I felt very uncomfortable sending my food back. When you pay nearly $20 per dish (about $40 or so total for our meal) I expect to receive what I ordered without having to fight for it. Needless to say, after this experience I will not be back. UPDATE: I originally tried to go back to my Google review to answer the owner when I found it was down. As you can see here, they did respond and offer a solution for next time. Although I don't believe responding to a customer in all caps feels very friendly, I suppose this is indicative of the service they offer. read more

Kimchi Red - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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I come to ATL every other month for work. I always look for very interesting places to experience when I go somewhere. When I saw the #1 rated fried chicken spot in the nation was nearby I made a plan to go. It's about a 45 minute drive after work from where I stay in Marietta when visiting. I walked in and was instantly greeted by the owner Alice. She was great! Just like all the other reviews said about her. She asked me if I had any questions. She asked if I had been there before and I told her I was visiting and saw the amazing reviews. She walked me through the entire menu personally. She asked me about my culinary restrictions, preferences and wanted to see how diverse my palette was. I appreciated the time she took and attention to detail. They use the same formula for their recipes and food preparation. This is their art and it shows. I decided to take the when in Rome approach and order a few things to sample. I started off with the mega fries. The flavors were impeccable. Freshly fried and crisp. Perfectly done. Next I went with the kimchi rice. Same thing as before. Delicious. I finished with the garlic honey chicken. The sweet and then tangy with the balsamic and honey together is amazing. I had so much food to take with me. This was a great culinary experience and I truly thank the team for making it an amazing visit! read more

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I hate giving them an average review because everyone was so nice but these reviews are about the food. The menu is super confusing, even with the pictures I had no idea what to order. I ask the young lady up front what she recommends and this is what I got. The chicken was cooked perfectly. Crispy- check. Hot- check Tasty- Half Check It just wasn't what everyone hyped it up to be. It was just chicken. The rice was interesting.... Not much flavor. Restaurant was clean. I wouldn't go back. read more

Kimchi Red - Rice - Korean Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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