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    Pelicana Chicken - Bayside

    4.1 (89 reviews)
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    PELICANA CHICKEN - BAYSIDE ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Grace K.

    Good Korean fried chicken! We got the combo which comes with little bit of everything. Service was quick and friendly. I like the openness and the layout of the interior.

    Orawan N.

    I have to say the food is tasty and high in quality. The restaurant has a spacious and welcoming atmosphere. And the service is timely with kind hostess. I will say it is on the pricey side. The taste and quality is barely hitting the price. I ordered (pick up) half a chicken and 2 crispy chicken sandwiches and that came up to $50+. This is the only reason why I'm giving it 4 stars.

    Alan T.

    I always have a good experience when going to Pelicana and this place was no exception! I had their boneless fried chicken with honey garlic, fries, and their cream pasta with shrimp.

    Whole chicken 
 - Garlic 
 - Spicy
    Sarah S.

    There are so many Korean Fried Chicken in the Queens area. This is the newer Pelicana Chicken in the Bayside area and the restaurant is pretty clean. It is in a busier location so there isn't a parking lot so you would have to park and walk to the restaurant most likely. The chicken was good but for a full chicken, there isn't a soy option for the day that I visited. I've gotten it for take out and it was prepared quickly.

    Lily F.

    Pelicana has reached a new level of Korean fried chicken wings for me! The honey soy garlic and cheese are one of the best flavored wings I've ever had. The bulgogi fried rice is just as amazing & even the kimchi fried rice was good even though I'm not a fan of kimchi. The truffle fries are, well, they're truffle fries, so AMAZING! I love that they have soju, they made me a believer of strawberry soju even though I never liked soju before. Definitely check out this restaurant! It's a MUST!

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    Samantha J.

    Decided to give this spot a try. Place was clean. Staff was attentive. Food was good. Chicken was tender. Soup was spicy. Will be back.

    Victor H.

    Great place to go for Korean Fried Chicken! Lots of space for big parties. I really liked their chicken because it had great taste and texture. We got the platter and an extra order of wings, split between 4 people, and it really filled us up. The space is kept very clean and the staff was great! We came during lunch on a Sunday and the seats filled up pretty quickly. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed and several of the orders were incorrect. I don't blame the staff, because they were working their tails off and corrected the errors. But the manager should hire more staff during busy hours.

    Grand Opening Event - special pricing, March 2024
    Jeannie T.

    Lots of good bar eats here and brunch finds besides the fried chicken. I dig the atmosphere and the spacious tables. Was here with a small group of five but I tell ya, we ordered plenty. Waitress was really nice and patient with us when ordering given we had a few questions, so thanks for that. The fried chicken platters did not disappoint. Good sized portions for sharing and it's a big menu actually, just the fried chicken menu was two pages. The original was the only choice on this visit as the crispy was not available. Better luck next time. Soy garlic flavor was the majority choice so I can't speak for the other flavors. You can have it on the side if you don't want it mixed in. The boneless chicken was tender and hearty. The wings were really good as well. I still prefer crispier but as I said, it was not available. We ordered tons of other dishes given my group of picky eaters: - the sunny up fried eggs and spam, it was brunch so you know I had to. And who can resist spam on a hot grill? Yummy. - Mac and cheese, yep, it's the perfect side dish to the chicken. - pasta with red sauce; wished the sauce was a little thicker and the noodles were a little over cooked for my taste - side of fries, those were great as expected. Served on the side. - side of just fried eggs - ordered it to share because we all love eggs and we just each wanted some. No fighting, there was enough for all. - Bugolgi quesadilla with guac and chips, it was a nice savory dish We were given some complimentary pickled radish for the table with each platter. Drinks were great. I need to return on a Wednesday for ladies night! Half off food! Great music played overhead.

    Yeimi D.

    My mom wanted to come here since it opened. We finally brought here here yesterday for her burthday. She truly enjoyed herself and loved everything. The crispy batter on the wings was very tasty. The Level 3 for sweet and spicy was way too spicy for me, but it still amazing taste. Everything else also a nice sauce flavor. We ordered a variety of dishes and we were not dissapointed. The spicy beef dumplings were delicious that it was gone in a flash. My mom enjoyed the sides of coleslaw eith the corn in it. We forgot to tell them at the beginning that it was my mom's birthday as you get a free chicken on your bday. We mentioned it at the end when we asked for a dessert to sing happy birthday. We were told they dont serve dessert. Bummer. The staff were so kind to give a birthday discount of $45 since we didnt get the bday chicken as well as a round of some mixed cocktail shots. That was awesome gesture. We'll definitely be coming back.

    Danny G.

    1.5 hours for delivery and I am 4.5 miles away. Lost a customer forever. Good riddance.

    College reunion. Four girls + Marriage=10 kids
    Mary L.

    It's a great location for a large group of families and friends. I reserved a table of 18-20 people for a college reunion. The staff were very accommodating to us. There were ten kids ranging from 4 to 14. The boys were super active in the restaurant but the staff were very empathetic. Great food plus great reunion creates life time memories.

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    Shaun C.

    Staff especially Liz was amazing. Food was fresh and delicious. Very hip place to eat. solid atmosphere.

    Jason T.

    Ate here for the second time already. This time I went with parents, sister and cousin for dinner after work. We had all shared together the cheese fries and 2 different spicy levels (both Level 2 and Level 3) of the whole chicken combo. The Level 3 was definitely spicier than the Level 2 that I can definitely eat it and take the heat lol. The service there was also attentive and friendly that we couldn't agree more. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)

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    Food was bussin. Service was lit. That honey beer is skibidi. The whole restaurant is a vibe. Cute spot to go with bae. IYKYK.

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    Don Chicken - Little Neck

    Don Chicken - Little Neck

    4.4
    (53 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I was finishing up an errand in Lake Success and in the mood to try a new KFC (Korean Fried…read moreChicken) spot. Last time I was in town, I tried ~$100 worth of Pelicana Bayside, which ended up being a solid choice. Everyone loved it. This time, I checked Grubhub, Uber Eats, Google Reviews, and of course Yelp! Don Chicken Little Neck was the closest spot with the best reviews. I also noticed there's a Manhattan location, as well as several NJ locations (Ft Lee, Pal Park, Englewood, etc.), which is usually a good sign. I ordered a Soy Garlic combo (6 wings, 2 drums) + pickled radish for pick up--and yes, the aroma driving home got us salivating so much that we didn't bother reheating and just dug in. An obvious rookie mistake, but it still hit the spot. The drums were HUGE. For anyone new to Don, I highly recommend skipping wings and going straight for drumsticks (more bang for the buck). Next visit, new flavor. Perhaps spicy soy garlic.

    Highly recommend the Korean fried chicken here. Unlike other places, the center of the chicken is…read morewell seasoned. It is a bit more self-service as you will have to ask for water and napkins. However, the flavor is amazing and is easily one of my favorite spots! I usually get the soy garlic. But I had the ppuring last thing, and it tasted like the sour cream and onion pringle seasoning. Not my favorite since I can't get the flavor out of my mind.

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    Mr. Dak

    Mr. Dak

    4.7
    (231 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Food was super good! We got the cheese ball, 3 types of…read moreboneless chicken and salad. There is a discount if you pay with cash. Good service

    This place is extremely overpriced for no reason. We got the rosé tteokbokki and it was around $30…read more The base tteokbokki is around $19, if you want rosé flavor, its an extra $6 and we added on ramen which was an extra $3. Tteokbokki is considered street food and its literally rice & fish cakes. And they give you 3 pieces of ginmari. No reason it should be $19. Then for rosé flavor, which is literally just adding heavy cream to the sauce, is an extra $6. Then we ordered the 10 wing + 5 drumstick combo and we asked for half/half sauce assuming half of the 15 pieces are one sauce and the second half is another sauce. First off, they charge you $2 for sauce, which is fine but tell me why they charged us $2 FOUR times. So $8 total for sauce bc they separated the 10 wings into 5 and 5 and put one sauce each and they charged $2 each for that. And then they separated the 5 drumsticks into 3 and 2 and put one sauce each and charged $2 each for that. So total for 10 wings & 5 drumsticks was around $44. I've literally been to every korean fried chicken place on northern blvd and never have they separated the chicken like that and charged the sauces that way. Like why are you charging us for sauce 4 times when it is one single order of chicken. Never coming back here. Its a legit rip off. On top of that, they charge you for to-go containers, which is free at every restaurant. They just charge you exorbitant prices for literally every single thing here. We spent $85, not including tip, on tteokbokki, 15 pc of chicken & an order of fries.

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    Marathon Cafe

    Marathon Cafe

    4.5
    (147 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    It's been opened for more than 3 years but it's my first time visiting. Plenty of street side…read moreresidential parking. It's a small store on a side street. It's easily missed if you don't pay attention. There wasn't much pedestrian traffic either. Business is mainly depends on spread of words from returning customers. Right opposite from the cafe is Jmart Chinese grocery store which is convenient. Cafe closes 6 pm daily. Self service. No tips needed. Service: wait staff was very friendly. Food time was quick. Owners stopped by the table and started conversation. It was karaoke time when we walked in. Food: - their milk tea was highly recommended to us. So four of us tried the hot and cold milk tea and hot milk tea / coffee combo. All of them were very rich in flavor and smooth, exactly what a milk tea should be. $4.75 for a 12 oz hot milk tea is reasonable. - French toast with peanut butter: Love the syrup that it came with. It has a distinct refreshing flavor with delighted sweetness. Definitely different from other syrup from other places which is just pure sweetness. Owner told us the syrup was imported from England. Highly recommended! - turnip, fish ball, rice roll: 3 in one bowl. Portion is enough to share - scallion chicken: It was recommended to me also. It was indeed very tender and flavorful. $24 for half a chicken with one quart of soup. Conclusion: will definitely return. Even just stopping by to pick up a flavorful milk tea which is cheaper than a sugary bubble tea.

    OK, I'm finally ready to give my review!…read more I moved to Little Neck earlier this year and have been coming to Marathon Cafe pretty often. I was ready to give it 5 stars after my first few visits, but I wanted to try as many dishes as possible before rushing a review. After several visits, I'd confidently give it 4.5 stars. Here's everything I've tried and what I'd recommend: Beef Macaroni with Egg: A million times YES!!! Believe the hype because it's every bit as good as everyone says! It's the ultimate comfort food. The cellentani pasta is an elite choice, cooked perfectly al dente and coated in a sweet, thick, tangy tomato sauce that's flavorful without being overly acidic. This is an absolute must order! Creamed Corn with Fried Fish: Don't knock it until you try it! The creamed corn is thick, smooth, and naturally sweet, while the fish is perfectly crispy without being overcooked. It sounds like an unusual combination, but somehow it works incredibly well together. Tom Yum Seafood Noodle Soup: The broth is tangy, slightly sweet, and very comforting. I personally would've liked it a bit spicier, but it was still delicious. It also comes with large shrimps and mussels. Rice Rolls with Fish Balls & Turnip: A Cantonese staple done right! The rice rolls are soft and bouncy, served with the perfect balance of peanut sauce and hoisin. The turnip is tender, and everything comes together really well. Bolo Yau (Pineapple Bun with Butter): The pineapple bun is warm, fluffy, and flaky. Honestly, it's delicious even on its own. The thick slab of butter melts quickly, which makes it a little too oily... Drinks: The iced Hong Kong milk tea and the red bean ice are classic Cantonese staples. You really can't come here without ordering one. What I wasn't crazy about: Lava French Toast: Too crunchy and slightly burnt. It tasted over caramelized, with just too much going on. Not for me! Thick Egg & Spam Sandwich: Nothing special. It was pretty bland, and honestly, it's something you could easily make at home. Not worth the $7. Scallion Chicken over Rice: I don't really understand the hype for this one... The poached chicken itself was a little bland and could've used a little more salt. The ginger scallion sauce usually makes this dish, but here it did the opposite. The scallions were chopped too thick instead of finely minced, so all I tasted was scallion, nothing else. :/ Fried Pork Chop & Cheese with Curry Sauce: It was just OK. I wasn't a fan of the curry sauce. What I would recommend instead is ordering the fried pork chop on the side with their pepper sauce. I paired them together myself, and it was much better! For now, I've tried everything that was on my list, but I'll definitely keep coming back for my favorites. One thing I really appreciate is how consistent they've been with every visit. The portions are generous for the price, and overall it's a place I'd highly recommend if you're looking for solid Hong Kong style comfort food.

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    Bonchon

    Bonchon

    3.4
    (353 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Got takeout from here and although I was not impressed by the chicken, the bulgogi fries were…read moreoutstanding. Usually I don't like loaded fries because they get soggy but the beef bulgogi part of the fries was just too good. The cheesy corn was good too but the bulgogi was definitely the star and would get me to come back.

    What happened to Bonchon? I love your crunchy soy garlic wings, but recently noticed the wings have…read moredrastically shrunk while the prices steadily rose. Bonchon faces stiff competition in the Bayside area. At one time they were the only "game in town" Now there are other Chain and Mom and Pop Korean fried chicken places popping up everywhere giving them competition. The soy garlic wings are still my favorite flavor as they deliver that sweet and savory crunch. What has got me baffled is the size of the wings which have drastically shrunk. It's like that 80's movie "Honey, I shrunk the kids!" In this case, the wings! As a longtime Bonchon fan. I also question whether my fix justifies the cost as generous portion sizes are no longer the norm, but the prices have gone completely off the rails. Bonchon also decided to phase out and limit its chicken promotions. Bonchon's culinary strengths remain intact though. The double fried chicken retains its iconic crunch, and the soy garlic sauce continues to strike a perfect balance of savory and sweet. I'm afraid Bonchon's pivot toward premium pricing and away from generous promotions reflects a challenging balancing act and risks alienating it's fan base. Come on Bonchon! Do the right thing. Bring back generous portions and reduced prices! Make Korean fried chicken great again! "MKFCGA" :)

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    Mad for Chicken Bayside

    Mad for Chicken Bayside

    3.5
    (320 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I've been to a lot of Korean fried chicken spots, and Mad For Chicken Bayside definitely stands…read moreout. The chicken was incredibly crispy on the outside while staying juicy and tender inside. The soy garlic flavor was perfectly balanced not overly sweet or salty and every piece tasted fresh. The service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was clean with a relaxed atmosphere that's great for both casual dinners and hanging out with friends. The portions were generous, and everything came out hot and fresh. If you're craving authentic Korean fried chicken with great flavor and texture, this place is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu.

    Happy 250th to America, we wanted to go somewhere with no crowds at 730pm before all the fireworks…read moreshows began, and it was only 20% full here. The service was really good. We were asked by at least 5 servers if we were ready to order. Our 1st time here since it was formerly a Pizzeria Uno's. Our expectations were neutral. With all the DWI checkpoints expected, we had diet Cokes (no alcohol tonight) the bulgogi cheese fries, a large kimchi and the large drums and wings combo. Bulgogi cheese fries were crispy, crunchy and surprisingly good, not greasy. Large kimchi was served in a papercup, minced very finely, but ok, no complaints. Wing and large drums with the non-spicy garlic soy sauce were crispy, fresh, perfectly fried and juicy. Also not greasy, with a good crunch. Only bump here was the 85-ish degree interior temperature, HVAC woefully inadequate and supplemented with a single large standing fan for an approx 5,000 square foot space. Heat made the bare wooden picnic table tops very tacky and marginalized the eating experience. Also beware of the parking lot attendant whose abruptly confrontational demeanor may be alarming if you're not a native NY-er, otherwise just another rich cartoon character. Surprisingly satisfying chicken. Stick to the marquee fried korean style chicken and you'll be pleased. Just under $100 all-in for 2 people, no alcohol.

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    Sitting area
    Medium MFC Signature Combo (~$28) & Fries (~$5)
    Medium MFC Signature Combo (~$28) & Fries (~$5)
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    Krave It Pizza & Sandwich Joint

    Krave It Pizza & Sandwich Joint

    3.8
    (854 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Honestly, this place is so slept on... Krave It has the best pizza in Bayside-- by a LANDSLIDE. I…read morelove that they use unbromated flour and I appreciate that every piece (even the specialty slices with many heavy toppings) has great structure, no flop. Thin & crispy crust, great ratio of sauce and cheese. I also love how clean the restaurant is. They have some incredible specialty slices that I never knew I needed in my life until I tried them! Especially the "Desi Boy" slice and the "white truffle chicken cutlet" slice. I also have to mention their vodka slice with sesame crust Everything in this place is high quality, even their regular slices. Their sandwiches are pretty incredible too, and you can tell that the bread is fresh made in house-- you don't feel bloated or overly stuffed after eating them! The owner is super friendly and even gave us a couple extra slices to try to complete our "pie" when we had already ordered a small variety of slices. The staff are all very friendly and it feels very comfortable and less stuffy than some of the other pizzerias in the area. Happy to give this place my business. Give them a try, you will be back for more!

    This place is perfect for a quick meal whether that's a lunch break or if you don't feel like…read morecooking dinner this spot is it! I had their chicken Caesar chicken wrap, Krave bomber, birria sandwich, and tikka masala wings and everything was delicious! My family and I enjoyed this (which says a lot bc my dad is a huge foodie like muah but a hard judge so when he said everything was really good I was pleasantly surprised haha). Also beware, some of these menu items are SPICYYYY! Tastes great but spicy, so if youd like to stay away from spice I wouldn't suggest the birria or the Krave it bomber! The service was great as well, everyone was very friendly. The ambiance is a laid back vibe. Great for any time of day. Parking is metered though so be aware of that as well!

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    Pizza boxes stacked to the ceiling
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    Chichen and Waffles; Fried Oreo
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    Chicken Lovers

    Chicken Lovers

    4.2
    (933 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    A classic staple that you've probably heard about but never actually got the chance to try it…read more Chicken Lovers is always busy. It's a place that you definitely need to plan ahead just to place an order. But if you have the time and patience to wait, go for it! We walked in around 1:20pm and were quoted an hour long wait. It actually took around an hour & a half to get the food. They don't always pick up the phone or allow online ordering, so if you're in the area, walking in is probably the best bet. The lunch specials are sooo worth it. We got one of each, 1/2 chicken + 1/4 ribs, sides: rice, cucumber salad, mac & cheese, and corn. The amount of food they give you is insane. How is that 1/4 of ribs?! Both the chicken and ribs were tender, juicy, and just fell apart. The green sauce of course is perfection. It's zesty, spicy, and herby- the perfect pairing to the savory meats. Plan ahead if you want to eat here!

    Coming from PA, Flushing Queens is normally as far as we venture to the east. Well, today was an…read moreexception. In the morning after stopping by the Resort World New York by car, CL seems to be within reach and we seized the opportunity! We arrived at 11:25 AM shortly after it opened. Only two people in front of us and we finished placing the order by 11:30 AM. We were told there would be a 1 to 1 1/2 hour wait before the order could be ready. So, we lounged at the nearby Starbucks for an hour before returning -- a highly recommended option! After 1.5 hours, I asked for my name. Nothing. 1 hour 45 min, nothing. 2 hours, nothing. We thought this was ridiculous and confronted the ordering counter. Alas, they realized our "receipt" was lost. They promised to fulfill it right away; however, the next batch of ribs wouldn't be for another 20 minutes! It's turned out to be a total nightmare - 2.5 hours of waiting, with the 104° record heat to boot. I was plotting to slaughter the review as I waited; fortunately, the guy at the ordering counter knew how to make it right by giving us additional portion of proteins. So was the food worth it? Not with that amount of waiting but it was good. The dark chicken meat was moist and tasty. Chicken breasts were customarily dry, but the magical green sauce more than compensated for the dryness. That green sauce made this whole meal stand out for sure. It had massive amount of cilantro and garlic as far as I could tell. I'd like to think of it as Asian pesto. Although it's a "chicken" joint, everyone in my party unanimously preferred the ribs - uniformly tender and easier to eat. Oh, remember to grab some plastic gloves on your way out!

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