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The service here is exceptional The closing staff went out of their way to prepare my takeout order even though I came at the last 15 minutes before closing. I was only visiting the bay area for the weekend and lit was a treat to find a place open at the typical hour when most restaurants were already closed. I drove in from Socal tired and hungry. The fried chicken, steamed rice, fries and radish made my evening after a long drive up to Norcal. It was fresh and delicious, not the leftovers of the day at all. I will be back every time I come to the bay area! Mediocre businesses should take note that customers that leave feeling good in every way is what keeps us coming back. Good food alone is not enough to earn high marks!
It's mid and average korean fried chicken, ESPECIALLY for that price. The fries were okay and the cheese balls which were cheese sticks were cold. No stringiness too. The chicken was alright and all there sauces tasted the same. I tried the garlic, house, and chili. It's like slight variations. It didn't come with dipping sauce like the photos too. It's surprisingly crowded and you can put your name on a waitlist which they never bothered calling us back. It takes a while for the food to come out. There's plazas in the area you can for desert though.
Finally got a chance to check out this Korean fried chicken place in Cupertino Main! I came here around on a Saturday night around 6:30pm and the place was not very busy with a couple open tables. We were able to get seated right away. The staff were friendly and gave us menus and took us order after a while. There seemed to only be one person at the front and one waiter servicing the sit down area, so the service was a little on the slower side. The menu was fairly simple, and overall had less flavors compared to some other korean fried chicken places around the area like bbq chicken or vons. We ended up ordering the crispy fried chicken and the original chicken with signature sauce. I would say I feel like they seemed to be more generous with the portions compared to some other places, but the fried chicken with sauce was not as good as expected. While there was flavor, it felt a bit flat or bland compared to some of the sauces I've had at other fried chicken places. However, the crispy fried chicken was good. Overall, I think I'd consider coming back for the original or crispy chicken without the sauce.
So many Korean Fried Chicken spots lately. My friend took me took Pelicana...Nice and more modern than the others but is it better than 99 Chicken? Chicken was good but the sauce overwhelmed it. A little lighter and it would have been better. 99 also puts a lot of sauce but it does not overwhelm the chicken. The snail salad was good but did not go with the chicken at all...I thought it would be light but it seems to be a meal more than a side. We had the whole chicken and I liked it but still prefer flats and legs. The service was nice and we got there early so I helped the server set up. She was really sweet and helpful. Ambiance as stated is nice than most with thought put out for a Korean Fried Chicken experience. Overall, I liked it. The only hit was the overwhelming sauce but at least next time, I can say light on the sauce. Still worth going to for sure!
Ordered takeout from this spot! It wasn't but it was t amazing. The original tasted like a bland KFC while the signature was a liiitle too sweet. I wish it was slightly crispier than it was presented. The cabbage salad wasnt bad. Its a nice alternative to the pickled daikon if you aren't into that. We also ordered the Cheese ball. It was a mochi mozzarella ball . Pretty good! Main takeaway: Not bad if you're craving korean fried chicken but if you have a Vons nearby, do that instead!
Another popular Korean fried chicken chain in the bay area! This place has been at Main Street for a while now. Came here on a weekday night with a friend. Parking at Main Street has never been an issue for me; it's just the matter of parking closer to the restaurants or further away at the parking structures. The restaurant is pretty small so coming here with a big group would not be ideal. We ordered at the counter and grabbed a table. We ordered: $17 Half Original Fried Chicken with Signature Sauce $14 Ddukbokki The ddukbokki came out first and then the chicken 5 minutes later. The crispiness of the chicken and the ddukbokki were decent, but the sauce was very basic and there was nothing that really stood out to me about this place. I'm not a big fan of Bonchon's Korean fried chicken so I personally think this place is better than Bonchon but not as good as bb.q Chicken.
Tried the half original fried chicken with garlic sauce, crispy boneless wings with signature sauce, and sweet potato fries. Pretty good but the sauces were too sweet and syrupy for my liking, especially the signature. Sweet potato fries could have been a bit more crispy but were still enjoyable. Service was good, very friendly and accommodating. It wasn't too crowded on a Sunday afternoon. There is a self seating area after you order and seems like it would be a good spot for a quick meal or snack with friends. And of course, they also give gloves to eat the chicken with.
Probably one of my favorite Korean fried chicken spots right now. Ordering is simple. Dining in? Take a seat and order. Take out? Order at the kiosk for to-go. I usually do take out but decided to dine in this time. You get served a cabbage salad and some pickled daikon to accompany your fried chicken. Ended up doing a lunch combo (chicken wings + fries + drink) and a 9 piece entree with the Peli Cheese Balls. Went with the signature sauce and the Spicy Chili sauce on the side, bc if you're a spicy food lover this one packs a punch. It's sweet and carries heat. Think one notch below buldak/fire noodle. The chicken is so crispy and crunchy. Really juice and tender for the most part and flavorful! I had one piece that was a bit on the drier side, but it seemed to be white meat. If you're a fan of pao de quiejo or chewy textured foods like mochi, the Peli cheese balls are for you. Think bread stick meets mozarella stick meets pao de quiejo. Chewy, savory, sweet bread served with marinara. So addicting and satisfying! The portions are generous and this was more than enough for two people to share. Ended up taking the rest of the meal home. Service was simple and quick!
One of the best Korean fried chicken in the Bay Area. Small little store in the Cupertino plaza. Every bite it full of flavor and the chicken is so tender! Really melts in your mouth. I highly recommend getting the French fries and the chicken gangjang. There are some sweet truffle like powder in the fries, making it sweet and flavorful once it entered your mouth! Cannot get enough of it! The chicken gangjung is a sweet flavor with sesame sprinkle on top. The sauce is thick and covers the entire piece of chicken. What's even better is that they add in these chewy, well done Korean rice cake. Personally, I can eat the entire thing!!! You can get any sauce with an order of crispy chicken! All of the flavors and sauces are amazing l! Definitely come and give this place a try! It's a rare find! The chicken stays warms and tenders! Come get your Korean fried chicken here!!
Tasty and delicious . Fries were mix of crunchy and softer pieces- the seasoning very addicting. Chicken pieces are huge - crunchy and juicy. The original had like a five spice after taste and sweet. The garlic sauce was my favorite. Ddukbokki - I could probably have ate the whole dish if the chicken wasn't so meaty. Stir fried gizzards - chewy and flavorful. There were whole garlic cloves which I actually really liked. I think we could have used more of the radish to balance out all the sauces. I'd come back for sure
One of the more upcoming plazas, somewhat a Cupertino version of Santana row. Service was very fast and the restaurant is very clean. The half chicken contains breast meat! Usually pretty rare to see this in any KoreanFC. Breast meat are a hit or miss for people but these are battered and fried. Honestly, I've felt like I've had better. The flavor isn't all there and the meat tasted dry (besides the breast/white meat), this includes the dark meat. The sauce isn't too original even though it's call the signature sauce.
Hubs was in the area and got me some KFC! I really did like it even though he brought it home an hour later! It was still fairly crispy and every bite was tender! Even the white meat! Maybe because it was a hot day the chicken stayed warm during the drive home! Gave it four stars because it was still warm and every bite was tender and the chicken was still crisp. Will have to go in person to see how it tastes fresh!
Solid, crispy Korean fried chicken! Upon entering the store, there is a self-ordering machine but you can also order at the cashier. We used the machine and it was pretty straightforward. While waiting, I noticed it's quite spacious and there are a decent amount of seatings. We ordered takeout for half original fried chicken with signature sauce. There is a good mix of chicken wings and drumsticks. The sauce was delicious and has a nice sweet, savory flavor. I enjoyed the sweet taste, but it does get a little boring after eating multiples. The chicken pieces were a bit soggy from the sauce but still had a nice crunch and texture. The meat were juicy and well cooked. For the price, I think it's average considering the Bay Area prices($18 for half) and the flavor and quality made up for it. Overall, would recommend if you want Korean fried chicken and in the plaza.
Cheese Buldak is a must have! Flaming cheese on top of chicken, cabbage and peppers is an incredible combo. Tried the Crispy fried boneless wings with Garlic sauce. Best wings I've ever had with just the right amount of crispiness. Would like to try with Soy sauce in a future visit. Daikon served with the wings paired better with the cheese Buldak spiciness. Has a food chain vibe, decent service. read more
The food is really yummy surprisingly because bbq is my go to chicken place. However Pelicanas original definitely exceeded my expectations. However, the staff at this location was very rude especially for a first timer, the menu can be confusing. We ordered online to go pick up and ushered away when we ask a simplest question. The ambiance looks clean and maybe we got unlucky with the staff working that day. read more
Walked in and quickly seated for a Tuesday 6:30pm dinner with my friend. We ordered their chicken gangjung which was well seasoned, and I loved the fried rice cakes in it. We weren't too hungry so splitting worked out well. Still pretty filling considering we had leftovers. Came with a side of cabbage salad and pickled radishes. Would love to go back again for their other chicken items. Ambiance: spacious seating between tables. Although my only unfavorable note (which I didn't fault them rating wise) is the large electric fly zapper by their soda machine that totally made us jump a little when the 2 flies were zapped. read more
3 years ago
The service here is exceptional The closing staff went out of their way to prepare my takeout order even though I came at the last 15 minutes before closing. I was only visiting the bay area for the weekend and lit was a treat to find a place open at the typical hour when most restaurants were already closed. I drove in from Socal tired and hungry. The fried chicken, steamed rice, fries and radish made my evening after a long drive up to Norcal. It was fresh and delicious, not the leftovers of the day at all. I will be back every time I come to the bay area! Mediocre businesses should take note that customers that leave feeling good in every way is what keeps us coming back. Good food alone is not enough to earn high marks! read more
3 years ago
It's mid and average korean fried chicken, ESPECIALLY for that price. The fries were okay and the cheese balls which were cheese sticks were cold. No stringiness too. The chicken was alright and all there sauces tasted the same. I tried the garlic, house, and chili. It's like slight variations. It didn't come with dipping sauce like the photos too. It's surprisingly crowded and you can put your name on a waitlist which they never bothered calling us back. It takes a while for the food to come out. There's plazas in the area you can for desert though. read more
Finally got a chance to check out this Korean fried chicken place in Cupertino Main! I came here around on a Saturday night around 6:30pm and the place was not very busy with a couple open tables. We were able to get seated right away. The staff were friendly and gave us menus and took us order after a while. There seemed to only be one person at the front and one waiter servicing the sit down area, so the service was a little on the slower side. The menu was fairly simple, and overall had less flavors compared to some other korean fried chicken places around the area like bbq chicken or vons. We ended up ordering the crispy fried chicken and the original chicken with signature sauce. I would say I feel like they seemed to be more generous with the portions compared to some other places, but the fried chicken with sauce was not as good as expected. While there was flavor, it felt a bit flat or bland compared to some of the sauces I've had at other fried chicken places. However, the crispy fried chicken was good. Overall, I think I'd consider coming back for the original or crispy chicken without the sauce. read more
So many Korean Fried Chicken spots lately. My friend took me took Pelicana...Nice and more modern than the others but is it better than 99 Chicken? Chicken was good but the sauce overwhelmed it. A little lighter and it would have been better. 99 also puts a lot of sauce but it does not overwhelm the chicken. The snail salad was good but did not go with the chicken at all...I thought it would be light but it seems to be a meal more than a side. We had the whole chicken and I liked it but still prefer flats and legs. The service was nice and we got there early so I helped the server set up. She was really sweet and helpful. Ambiance as stated is nice than most with thought put out for a Korean Fried Chicken experience. Overall, I liked it. The only hit was the overwhelming sauce but at least next time, I can say light on the sauce. Still worth going to for sure! read more
3 years ago
Ordered takeout from this spot! It wasn't but it was t amazing. The original tasted like a bland KFC while the signature was a liiitle too sweet. I wish it was slightly crispier than it was presented. The cabbage salad wasnt bad. Its a nice alternative to the pickled daikon if you aren't into that. We also ordered the Cheese ball. It was a mochi mozzarella ball . Pretty good! Main takeaway: Not bad if you're craving korean fried chicken but if you have a Vons nearby, do that instead! read more
Another popular Korean fried chicken chain in the bay area! This place has been at Main Street for a while now. Came here on a weekday night with a friend. Parking at Main Street has never been an issue for me; it's just the matter of parking closer to the restaurants or further away at the parking structures. The restaurant is pretty small so coming here with a big group would not be ideal. We ordered at the counter and grabbed a table. We ordered: $17 Half Original Fried Chicken with Signature Sauce $14 Ddukbokki The ddukbokki came out first and then the chicken 5 minutes later. The crispiness of the chicken and the ddukbokki were decent, but the sauce was very basic and there was nothing that really stood out to me about this place. I'm not a big fan of Bonchon's Korean fried chicken so I personally think this place is better than Bonchon but not as good as bb.q Chicken. read more
2 years ago
Tried the half original fried chicken with garlic sauce, crispy boneless wings with signature sauce, and sweet potato fries. Pretty good but the sauces were too sweet and syrupy for my liking, especially the signature. Sweet potato fries could have been a bit more crispy but were still enjoyable. Service was good, very friendly and accommodating. It wasn't too crowded on a Sunday afternoon. There is a self seating area after you order and seems like it would be a good spot for a quick meal or snack with friends. And of course, they also give gloves to eat the chicken with. read more
Probably one of my favorite Korean fried chicken spots right now. Ordering is simple. Dining in? Take a seat and order. Take out? Order at the kiosk for to-go. I usually do take out but decided to dine in this time. You get served a cabbage salad and some pickled daikon to accompany your fried chicken. Ended up doing a lunch combo (chicken wings + fries + drink) and a 9 piece entree with the Peli Cheese Balls. Went with the signature sauce and the Spicy Chili sauce on the side, bc if you're a spicy food lover this one packs a punch. It's sweet and carries heat. Think one notch below buldak/fire noodle. The chicken is so crispy and crunchy. Really juice and tender for the most part and flavorful! I had one piece that was a bit on the drier side, but it seemed to be white meat. If you're a fan of pao de quiejo or chewy textured foods like mochi, the Peli cheese balls are for you. Think bread stick meets mozarella stick meets pao de quiejo. Chewy, savory, sweet bread served with marinara. So addicting and satisfying! The portions are generous and this was more than enough for two people to share. Ended up taking the rest of the meal home. Service was simple and quick! read more
4 years ago
One of the best Korean fried chicken in the Bay Area. Small little store in the Cupertino plaza. Every bite it full of flavor and the chicken is so tender! Really melts in your mouth. I highly recommend getting the French fries and the chicken gangjang. There are some sweet truffle like powder in the fries, making it sweet and flavorful once it entered your mouth! Cannot get enough of it! The chicken gangjung is a sweet flavor with sesame sprinkle on top. The sauce is thick and covers the entire piece of chicken. What's even better is that they add in these chewy, well done Korean rice cake. Personally, I can eat the entire thing!!! You can get any sauce with an order of crispy chicken! All of the flavors and sauces are amazing l! Definitely come and give this place a try! It's a rare find! The chicken stays warms and tenders! Come get your Korean fried chicken here!! read more
Tasty and delicious . Fries were mix of crunchy and softer pieces- the seasoning very addicting. Chicken pieces are huge - crunchy and juicy. The original had like a five spice after taste and sweet. The garlic sauce was my favorite. Ddukbokki - I could probably have ate the whole dish if the chicken wasn't so meaty. Stir fried gizzards - chewy and flavorful. There were whole garlic cloves which I actually really liked. I think we could have used more of the radish to balance out all the sauces. I'd come back for sure read more
One of the more upcoming plazas, somewhat a Cupertino version of Santana row. Service was very fast and the restaurant is very clean. The half chicken contains breast meat! Usually pretty rare to see this in any KoreanFC. Breast meat are a hit or miss for people but these are battered and fried. Honestly, I've felt like I've had better. The flavor isn't all there and the meat tasted dry (besides the breast/white meat), this includes the dark meat. The sauce isn't too original even though it's call the signature sauce. read more
3 years ago
Hubs was in the area and got me some KFC! I really did like it even though he brought it home an hour later! It was still fairly crispy and every bite was tender! Even the white meat! Maybe because it was a hot day the chicken stayed warm during the drive home! Gave it four stars because it was still warm and every bite was tender and the chicken was still crisp. Will have to go in person to see how it tastes fresh! read more
Solid, crispy Korean fried chicken! Upon entering the store, there is a self-ordering machine but you can also order at the cashier. We used the machine and it was pretty straightforward. While waiting, I noticed it's quite spacious and there are a decent amount of seatings. We ordered takeout for half original fried chicken with signature sauce. There is a good mix of chicken wings and drumsticks. The sauce was delicious and has a nice sweet, savory flavor. I enjoyed the sweet taste, but it does get a little boring after eating multiples. The chicken pieces were a bit soggy from the sauce but still had a nice crunch and texture. The meat were juicy and well cooked. For the price, I think it's average considering the Bay Area prices($18 for half) and the flavor and quality made up for it. Overall, would recommend if you want Korean fried chicken and in the plaza. read more
Pelicana at the very least seems to be a solid Korean Fried Chicken shop that's fairly no frills; it won't win awards, but that doesn't mean it's not still reasonably good. The fried chicken was a solid choice and with a takeout process that was fairly painless...that's all I can really ask for when you're hangry for fried chicken. I was pleased to see that everything was packed up neatly, ensuring the food stayed in good condition during transport. The signature flavor of the chicken was pleasantly garlicky and with a mild spiciness profile. While enjoyable, I felt it could have used a bit more oomph to elevate the overall taste. However, the sauce clung well to the chicken, and it struck a good balance in terms of saltiness and grease (considering it was fried chicken). In terms of the chicken itself, it was decently good. Most of the pieces were juicy and flavorful, providing a satisfying eating experience. However, around 10-20% of the larger meat pieces leaned slightly towards the dry side. Despite this, the crispy texture of the chicken held up well throughout the meal, which for us included a 20 min drive takeout, which is not bad at all. At a fellow yelper's suggestion I also tried out the cheese balls, which seemed expensive til I thought of them as kind of like dimsum (still a premium, but not as bad). Definitely an interesting novelty with a remarkably bouncy texture yet melded with rich cheesiness (plus tangy marinara sauce). These I can see being even better when eaten fresh! Overall, this place offers a solid chicken option with a fairly painless takeout process. While the signature flavor could benefit from a bolder taste, the chicken itself is enjoyable, with a good balance of juiciness and crispness. If you're looking for a reliable choice for fried chicken, this is worth considering. read more
Pretty average Korean fried chicken. Nothing crazy. We ordered a whole chicken Orginal Fried with the signature sauce. This is plenty for 3-4 people. Not all the pieces were juicy, and some were actually pretty tough & dry... The sauce had too much garlic for me too. I recommend trying out the Peli Cheese Balls if you've never had them before! They have a chewy mochi dough texture to them. Be sure to eat them while they're hot & fresh. Get that satisfying cheese pull! Definitely worth a try once, even with the steep price of $9. The staff here are pretty nice and helpful. They give radish and cabbage salad before your order. It is convenient that there's an ordering kiosk for takeout orders too. read more
3 years ago
I finally made the trek to Cupertino - and to check out the newest Korean Fried Chicken establishment, which is the only location in NorCal! They are located in the hustlin' and bustlin' vibrant Main Street Cupertino, where its prominent location shares a plaza with ramen shop Ippudo Ramen, Myungrang Hot Dog, and Korean soft-served ice cream shop, SomiSomi. Parking can be tough during the peak periods, as the parking along the plaza are always taken, however, it is much easier to park in one of the garages & take a pleasantly stroll!! You'll understand after you eat, as you'll be definitely wanting to walk off the pounds you've just put yourself on with some delectable crispy Korean fried chicken!! They have a pretty standard menu - with easy to read descriptions of what kind of chicken you can get, and the rest is how you'll savor that with their many side dishes and drinks to get your full grub on! They offer a simple menu of Korean fried chicken, chicken wings, boneless tenders, and chicken sandwiches with 6 sauce options, as well as side dishes like chicken gizzards, fries, onion rings, sausage cheese bacon roll, and sea snail spicy salad. The service was very attentive, courteous, and friendly - as a first timer, I wasn't sure if you order at the counter & grab a seat; however, it is indeed a sit-down dining establishment, with the option of being able to order for take out and/or using third-party food delivery services! It is a small restaurant with limited seating, so don't be surprised if you'll have to wait for a table/booth! There's a sign up sheet to list your name down, should the restaurant be in full capacity for dine-in guests! Highly recommended to check this place out if you're into Korean Fried Chicken, and exploring that there's more to Bonchon, Ttobongee, and Vons! (just sayin' lol) - and after getting some fried chicken, you will not miss out on getting some sweets after - as Main Street Cupertino boasts so many places (from boba, coffee, ice cream, pastries, shaved ice, etc.) - you take your pick!! read more
AMAZING JUICY SUCCULENT MEAT THIS PLACE HAS AMAZING CHICKEN For real though, I'm so happy Pelicana opened in Cupertino. Every time, I order the L2 spicy chicken and rice cakes and it NEVER disappoints. The chicken is so tender and juicy and the flavor and texture, the crunchiness and white meat, goes so great together. The rice cakes' sauce is spot on and they're soooo chewy. It's a great jaw workout and it tastes delicious. Best friend chicken in the Bay Area in my opinion. Love this place and their takeout food quality is just as good as dining in read more
Walk around on a Tuesday afternoon - actually to get a Korean hot dog when we see that this place is finally open. Actually surprised it was Korean Fried Chicken. My husband wanted a snack so we ordered for take out. We received a call about 15-20 minutes later. Cute carry out box. Half portion of the boneless garlic sauce - Crispy and each piece is decently sized. The sauce was kind of just drenched over it after it was done frying. The garlic sauce was sweet and I didn't really enjoy it. The daikon was chopped into these small and not uniform cubes/triangles. We get Korean Fried Chicken often enough and we definitely like some of the other joints more. May give this place another chance with a different sauce flavoring. read more
4 years ago
I've heard amazing things about the Pelicana locations in SoCal, but the Seattle location kind of sucked, so I decided to try out the Cupertino one before passing final judgment on this Korean fried chicken joint. This Pelicana location is pretty good, my friend and I got the half original fried chicken with signature sauce to share. The chicken took about 20 or so minutes to come out, and while we were waiting the staff provided us with some waters and a small plate of salad. The chicken came out crispy and hot, and the flavor was good. The sauce tasted a bit like yangnyeom sauce with just a hint of spice. There was a decent amount of chicken in the half, but my friend and I weren't super full after, so I'd probably opt to get the whole if you're hungry. Each table comes with a roll of paper towels and a bucket to toss your chicken bones. The setup inside the restaurant is a bit interesting as it's kind of like half togo, half sit down. Not much interaction with the staff other than them taking our order. Our meal came out to be around $20 total, which is pretty good value IMO. But between Pelicana and bb.q, I'd still say that bb.q has better Korean fried chicken in terms of taste. read more
New Korean chicken spot in South Bay? That's crazy!! That's a yes for me!!!! This location is located in Main St Cupertino which has a lot of other businesses here as well. The ambience was modern and clean. The service was great. Waitresses always coming back to our table to make sure we were doing ok and filled up our water. Ok the food. I got the 18 piece crispy chicken; 9 w/ cheese seasoning and 9 just plain w original sauce on the side. The chicken was super crispy and flavorful which I loved!! I would prefer it plain over the cheese one tho. But if you are a big fan of cheese you would like the cheese one more. I also got the cheese balls and the shaken pelicana fries. I don't really like the shaken fries that much, there's way too much seasoning and it's not worth 9-10 bucks. The cheese balls however were so yummy and i was still able to do a cheese pull after a while too, makes me wonder what kind of cheese they use ahha. In conclusion, coming back again whenever I get a craving for Korean chicken!! read more
4 years ago
4.5 STARS The South Bay's KFC Game is strong... So, can Pelicana Chicken bring it?! I've been anxiously awaiting the opening of Pelicana Chicken in Main Street Cupertino. Last week, I saw the "hiring now" sign. Decided to pass through tonight on my way to SJ to run a errand and... BAM! They're open already. Quietly soft opening today is Pelicana Chicken's first Bay Area location (they're a South Korea based KFC franchise). They're located next to Ippudo. Takeout only for the soft opening but there's communal outdoor tables. M E N U KFC, see pic: https://bit.ly/36HQmyD. Limited menu so not everything is available yet. F O O D * 18 pc Wings: 1/2 Crispy & 1/2 Soy ($32): https://bit.ly/3NGhy13 The wings are huge, meaty, and juicy with a crackly crunch. The batter is thiccc and sturdy. I prefer a lighter batter but with the vented box, it makes the KFC takeout/delivery friendly. The soy flavor was bomb - savory and spicy with a kiss of sweetness, def my fav of the two: https://bit.ly/3K5ZwmP. The crispy was plain but that's to be expected so recommend getting a side sauce for dipping. The side of pickled radish was cold and acidic to balance the richness of the KFC. S E R V I C E Welcoming and friendly. I was quoted 25 minutes for my order and that I'll receive a text when my order is ready. A M B I A N C E Casual and modern with two TVs and about 7 tables. P A R K I N G Free parking in Main Street Cupertino but can be difficult during peak hours. Overall, solid KFC in the South Bay and a good addition to Main Street Cupertino! read more
Originally based in South Korea, this fried chicken chain is now in Downtown Cupertino! I first tried this years ago while traveling in Malaysia and really liked it. Never would've imagine I'd find this in the Bay Area years later. If I remember correctly, the chicken in Malaysia was Halal, which totally makes sense, given their Muslim population. Unlike a lot of other KFC spots (and there are sooo many in the South Bay these days), the chicken at Pelicana is cage free, non-GMO and raised on a vegetarian diet. That's exactly the kind of eggs I buy, so why not also eat chickens raised this way?! Heads up....the chicken is fried to order so it takes about 20 minutes. Worth the wait tho if you like fried chicken straight out of the fryer like I do. I got the Half Crispy Fried Chicken (original). Really liked the crunchy batter. The chicken itself was piping hot and moist and not too oily. It's not inexpensive tho. I was originally going to get the Crispy Fried Wings (flats), but 9 pieces are going for $17! That's nearly $2.00 for one piece?? Not going to sacrifice my financial future over food. Or at least not over fried chicken. LOL! So I opted for the Half Crispy Fried Chicken at $18 instead. I wouldn't say that these are huge pieces, but it's definitely more substantial than a few pieces of flats. I liked the packaged pickled radish cubes that come with your order. It's always nice to have more crunch, and the vinegar to balance out and cut the grease but this wasn't overly greasy at all. A variety of sauces on the side are available too. I got the Smoky Hot sauce, which wasn't overly hot. Lots of fried side items, like cheese sticks, onion rings, sweet potato fries, etc. There's even Chicken Gizzards and Cheese Buldak. Currently only doing takeout now, but there's a handful of tables. read more
4 years ago
Substantial parking since there's a garage and a parking lot around the area. There is also parking right in front but those spots tend to get taken very fast. It's located in a nice plaza where you can also grab dessert afterwards or coffee beforehand. Service is fairly quick and easy. The staff were quite professional. You can dine in or take out. I was with 2 other girls and ordered a full wings combo with signature sauce (you have the option to have it on the side) and cheese buldak. This amount was able to fulfill our hunger and even had some more wings as extra. The chicken was flavorful, juicy, crunchy, and had a good amount of meat on the bones. Overall, I enjoyed the food here. I would try coming back to try out the other flavors. read more
Sunday, 6/12/2022 - I forgot to review Pelicana while in San Jose, CA. Address is 19540 Vallco Pkwy Ste #110, Cupertino, CA 95014. I can't remember as much now. But I do remember: 1) you walk in and order 2) cashier was very nice 3) they has their menu on the wall and in the back of the counter. 4) their chicken was so friggen good!!! $18 before tax. But once we bit into it, it was so worth it!!! Prefectly battered, cooked, and juicy. The sauce they gave with it was good too. I would go here again! The wait for the chicken took a long time. But it's fresh and tastes so good!!! Now I'm craving for some of their chicken. read more
New KFC in town and it's supposed to be the best from South Korea. I don't think it's the best but it's good. You can choose the crispy original or crunchy original and pick a sauce for it to be covered in. The original crispy was lightly battered and super crispy outside and juicy inside. The crunchy soy was pretty crunchy but a bit sweet with the sauce it was drizzled on. But still tasty. Tried the original sauce on the side with the crispy chicken and the sauce was kinda too sweet. Kinda like a sweet chili sauce with no heat. They were out of all the sides except for fries on a Tuesday at 6:30 pm so that was a bummer. Not a whole lot of seating indoors so when it gets busy that can be a problem. Order at the counter and give your phone number for a text when order is ready. Service was aright, they're still figuring things out but it didn't take forever for the order. read more
I dig that this place opened up next to familiar shops as it's comforting to know you could get dessert or something savory all within a walk. The plaza also needed a chicken place. Came in what I think was a weekday evening and was surprised to see the line out the door. So of course the friends and I had to try it out. We waited about 20 minutes til we got to the front to order. Then after we were done we're told it would be roughly 40 minutes. It was very perplexing to me that it would take this long, but good thing we were on a time crunch. As soon as our order was ready we were also able to grab a table (earlier all the seats were taken) We had gotten the original boneless one since we wanted to taste what their baseline flavors tasted like. Really liked the crispness on the chicken, but honestly the flavor didn't stand out as much as I thought it would. Hopefully next time I'll grab bone in and maybe the bone in would soak in more of the flavor. read more
The few times I have gone had been great. It's simple to order through Yelp or in person via their kiosk. This is located at Main Street Cupertino (across from Philz). Small restaurant, but I have only ordered take out. It was highly recommended for their Korean fried chicken. My family's favorite is the original crunchy chicken (no sauce). It's still very flavorful. read more
Finally had the chance to come back! I ordered online and the timing was accurate! I thought parking was going to be tough since we came around dinner, but we managed to find a spot. I love the area and how there are so many options. My husband and I loved what we got last time - half crispy fried boneless with the signature sauce. So we got that again. We also added half crispy fried boneless with no sauce for the kids. And of course a side of rice! I was tempted to try the peli cheese ball, but decided against it. Maybe next time! Unfortunately couldn't get to eating right away.. but even after it being in the box for awhile, it was still pretty crunchy. I also love that the chicken isn't overly drenched with the sauce. It's just so good! read more
This was my first time trying Pelicana chicken. We ordered their crispy yangnyum chicken, bone-in, half size with the pelicana fries as an appetizer. The crispy chicken was SUPER CRISPY. Loved it. The fries were sprinkled with the honey butter powder. It also came with a side of ketchup and a creamy dipping sauce. Looked like ranch(?) but it didn't really taste like anything. Maybe because the powder on the fries was really strong. We came at around 7:30pm on a Friday night but it wasn't very busy, and there was no wait. Next time, I want to try their gangjung chicken. Based on the picture, it looks like it also comes with rice cakes. read more
In the mood for some Korean Fried Chicken and I've been eyeing this chain lately. I've tried couple of Korean Fried Chicken chains before so I was thrilled to add this on my list I like to save the messiness of eating wings so I opted for the boneless with signature sauce as well as the peli shaken fries. The chicken was okay, not mindblowing enough to topple the other chains I've tried but it was good. I needed more sauce lol The fries were good, just regular fries tossed in some cheese powder. The service was pretty fast, place was spacious and not busy. Would I try it again? Yeah sure and would definitely try the other sauces and items. I wish they had more options for the sides just like their competitor read more
3 years ago
The chicken is okay. This isn't your typical Korean Fried Chicken, as Pelicana aims to recreate the nostalgic flavor of "old k-chicken" that was popular in Korea during the 90s. The flavor and texture are all fine but nothing special. The price they're charging is outrageous. The chicken is overpriced for what you get, and the 4 pieces of cheese balls that I paid $10 for was where I drew the line. I loved Korean Fried Chicken, but I'll be avoiding this place. read more
How can something look so saucy and delicious be so flavorless? The restaurant has an electronic kiosk for to-go orders and a register upfront for dine-in. I ordered the half original fried chicken with signature sauce to-go. The chicken itself was very crunchy and juicy. The pieces looked so saucy but it tasted so flavorless :(. Disappointing. I would maybe come back to try a different flavor of sauce because the chicken itself was really tasty, but it was lacking something in the sauce for that extra oomph. read more
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