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    Padadak Korean Chicken

    3.9 (135 reviews)

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    Michelle B.

    Underwhelmed. Ordered teokbokki and chicken wings, golden flavor. Was sweet powder. Wasn't expecting that. Price point was high for the food. Probably won't be back as there isn't much selection and I ordered what I was most curious about.

    Bertha B.

    OMG!! So delicious it all hit the SPOT!! The wings were flavorful, juicy and tasty, the Tteokbokki was better than we thought it would be and the bulgogi dumplings were our favorite!! Service was excellent, the cashier was very polite and patient and took the time to explain the items we had a question about. The restaurant was kept up very well and clean and was a nice place to enjoy our dinner.

    Kareen-Grace T.

    Hubby and I have ordered from here multiple times now, and I finally have time to write a review. The chicken is cooked well, juicy on the inside, and fully crispy on the outside. Spices aren't overpowering. We've ordered and tasted all the flavors. My favorite by far is the golden sparkling chicken. We've also tried most of the sides (still need to try steamed eggs and cream cheese balls). The pickled radish is good for cutting through the grease and salt (not that their chicken is greasy or salty, not at all). The veggie fried rice was good with a nice ratio of veg to rice. Will we come back. Yes.

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    Angelica G.

    If you're looking for a good chicken fix THIS IS IT. We also got the hot dog to try and it was so delicious and fresh. Chickens are not overly breaded, and had the perfect amount of coating. Service was 10/10 and place was so clean!! This will be my go to KC in north county for sure.

    Cajun Fries - Drenched in that seasoning powder...
    Caleb T.

    I had been waiting quite a while for Padadak to open. A Korean Chicken place near my house, in the same place where I can already grab some good sushi and pizza? I was all in pretty quick. When it finally opened it's doors, I gathered up my wing loving son and set out for dinner. The menu here is pretty sparse, with only two styles of chicken (wing or strip) and only three sauces to choose from. I had the Soy Garlic Strips, which were nicely fried and well coated in my selection. The flavors were fine, a good crunch in the breading, and a light garlic flavor mixed with a sweetened soy that wasn't too obnoxious. All in all, good, but not much more. My son had the Sweet and Spicy Wings, which he deemed as pretty good, but not as good as mine. What more could a father ask from his kid? We also shared the Cajun Fries which were simply well cooked fries that had been doused in way too much Cajun Seasoning. This made them dry, overly salty, and, while almost tasty, still a bit of a mess to try and eat. The regular fries were much better. Also on the table for my step-son were an order of their Gold Sparkling Strips, which were essentially doused in cheese flavored powder. It was interesting to say the least, with the flavor being alright, but the texture being lightly gritty that sort of melted in your mouth, but only just barely. In the end, well fried chicken, fresh and crunchy, but with sauces that were lacking in flavor and style. Plus, they really should have more variety; what's available isn't that remarkable and it just serves as a reminder of what could be had at other, better spots. And when the side dishes more often bring a light choking fit instead of something worth dipping in any left over gravy on the plate, it just all adds up to having a difficult time choosing Padadak over anywhere else nearby.

    Pickled radish
    Katelyn P.

    Good service and good food! The instructions on how to order on a board which consisted of bone in or bone out and whether or not you would like to make it a combo. I always get soy garlic from Korean chicken places and theirs did not disappoint. The soy garlic was a bit on the sweeter side and their pickled radish was a lot more on the vinegary side (making it a bit sour). This place is a great pick me up for lunch or a quick dinner!

    Garry C.

    I recently visited Padadak Korean Chicken to enjoy my favorite soygalic chicken, and I discovered a new menu item: Hotdog (Korean-style corndog). They offer three types: All Beef, Beef & Mozzarella Cheese, and Mozzarella Cheese. I decided to try the half cheese and half hotdog one to experience both flavors. I had never tasted anything like this before. The exterior was perfectly crispy, and the cheese was incredibly delicious, stretching like pizza and enhancing the texture. My friend had the same menu item with Gold Sparkling added and said it was supper delicious. I think I'll try it that way next time.

    Cindy L.

    Went to their soft opening...and as expected!! Yummy!!! We've been waiting for this place to open for forever and it's finally here! We tried the soy garlic chicken strips and it was crispy and delicious. They also have sweet and spicy, which we want to try next. On top of chicken, they offer other korean food. Noodles, spicy rice cakes, etc. If you have thebtime, come stop by and try the Korean Fried Chicken!!!

    Connie G.

    We detoured en route to Nothing Bundt Cakes to check out this spot. It's not everyday you come across a Korean fried chicken spot so-why not? It was pretty disappointing. The chicken was very tender but outside of that they lacked flavor. The sweet and spicy sauce was pretty basic-nothing to make you want to have another bite unfortunately. We only had a couple of pieces and packed up our lunch to take home. I've got some delicious sauces to dip them in at home. Bottom line, for the cost ($14 for noodles on top of 6 chicken strips for $12) I don't recommend this place if you know what Korean fried chicken really tastes like or if you're not trying to spend too much on a quick lunch.

    Taylor B.

    Decided to give Padadak a try and have to say I'm thoroughly impressed. Compared to other KFC "fast food" spots, I think this ranks at the top for me. Generous pieces of chicken, perfect amount of breading, and great flavors. We typically get the strips and I feel they're a great value for the money. So far, we've tried the soy garlic, sweet & spicy, and gold sparkling. What I really love is how spicy their spicy and insanity levels are!! Sooo delicious! We tried the gold sparkling most recently and the seasoning is so savory. If you're not in a spicy or sauced chicken mood, I highly recommend giving it a try. I've tried the tteokbokki which was good, but not sure if I'd order again for the cost. The chicken is the way to go! The service here is super fast and the inside of the store has always been really clean.

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    CJ L.

    The service was great and friendly. The ambiance is quite and clean. The food order was to go, it didn't take that long. The food tasted okay. It wasn't bad at all. I would have liked the egg to not have any juice. The chicken garlic - I would have liked more garlic taste or powder on it or at least on the side. The portions are okay. The fries were okay.

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    Great chicken great crispy Korean chicken. I would definitely recommend. Leggitt Chicken..the Bomb

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    Ask the Community - Padadak Korean Chicken

    Do they use rice flour for the chicken and other fried items? Do they know what's gluten-less (no added gluten but not a gluten free environment)? Do they use tamari in the soy-based glazes?

    Are the wings bone in or boneless?

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