Very satisfying CRUNCHY chicken!! The batter is well seasoned, smelled like KFC chicken, but the taste is absolutely next level. Food was ordered via Uber Eats, and despite the driving being 10min, food arrived piping hot and crispy. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Whole fried chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

We stopped by Pelicana Chicken again on our recent trip to NJ, excited to relive the great experience we had last time. The chicken was still solid--crispy, flavorful, and exactly what we'd expect. But I was a bit let down by the stir-fried chicken gizzard this time. The flavor and texture were actually very good, but the new packaging really took away from the enjoyment. They switched to a paper box instead of the old foil container, and by the time I got to my hotel, the box had leaked and turned soggy. It honestly made me lose my appetite, which was disappointing since this dish was my absolute favorite before. :( I'm hoping the packaging issue was just an oversight, because it has been my go-to spot for late-night comfort food. I'd definitely return for the chicken, but I am crossing my fingers they reconsider the takeout containers, especially for saucy dishes like the gizzard. read more

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Another chicken & beer place in Palisades Park. BYOB !!! And a whole variety of dishes to choose from. We always order the boneless thighs with mild sauce on the side, and fish cake soup that comes with udon noodles. We've tried other dishes from the menu and they are all good !!! read more

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The signature Yangnyeom Chicken is outstanding, made with a unique blend of 20 fresh ingredients that give it a perfect balance of sweet and savory. I also love that Pelicana focuses on healthier options since 2012, they've reduced sodium by 20% and use deep-sea salt, making it one of the lower-sodium choices among major brands. You can't go wrong with any of the chicken you choose from here and I actually love the apps as well like the cheese ball. It's a fun atmosphere to bring friends or a late night snack and the service was great too. read more

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Loved their creamy and saucy fried chicken--it would have gone well with rice too! I got their classic Korean bbq chicken (half) and it was a LOT. Definitely happy to report that I took some home too and they stayed just as good the next day! Came here on a weekend night and it wasn't too crowded at all. The server was nice and fun K-pop songs--both new and old--were playing. Definitely a good spot for college students or people who love K-Pop and want a good filling meal! Good banchan too! read more

Pelicana Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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Food is always reliable. A solid 3 stars, which for me is a repeat visit/order. My son gives it 4 stars and since he loves their bone in level 3, we regularly eat in and take out. My issue is always with the service. Except for two bratty teenage/early 20s cashier/servers more than a year ago, everyone here has been very nice, but... - They always forget something. Eat in or take out. Be it bun, salad, side, or drink. It's never all there. - They charge differently from the menu. It's only off by $1 or $2, and once or twice it's to my advantage, but they always ring up wrong. - Online order is never ready in time. I don't mean a few minutes, but more like 15+ minutes, meaning no one is looking at online orders coming in. All of these add up to less visits for me and even my son suggested we go somewhere else next time. read more

Chicken and scallion was so good!! Service was awesome! Wish we lived closer, we would at all the time!

Went here to watch the soccer game and got the worst service ever! We waited over 3 hours for our food and the game finished so we asked for a refund. The owner had audacity to offer us sodas for the inconvenience. There were so many other customers complaining not getting their food for hours read more

Seating: there are a couple tables for indoor seating. It looked busy for a Thursday night around 9pm but no one was waiting for a seat. I did not see outdoor seating at this location. Service: We ordered the food around 8pm at night and it was ready after 30 minutes for pick up! The food was still hot and fresh when we received it! Food: We got two types of wings. The crispy and original wings. They were both delicious. I love the honey garlic and their sweet and spicy sauce. For the sauces you can ask for them to put it on the side or toss your wings in the sauce! You will have to find street parking. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Honey garlic wings Crispy Spicy Wings with sweet and spice sauce Seafood Pancake - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

It's possible that my expectations were set a bit too high, which might have influenced my overall experience. My wife and I ordered the Beef Bulgogi Taco and Crispy Wings with honey garlic sauce, and our opinions were mixed. The beef bulgogi tacos were absolutely amazing (5 stars), but we were expecting the chicken to meet higher standards. Unfortunately, it was a bit greasy, which I can tolerate, but it lacked the desired level of crispiness (that is where the trade off is lost). I really enjoyed the tacos, and the salad was extremely fresh (5 stars). The beer was good too. However, it was the chicken that fell short of my expectations. The service was good, although there may have been a slight language barrier as they initially forgot our honey garlic sauce, leading us to experiment with different sauces before finally inquiring about it. The chicken tasted significantly better with the sauce... As for the atmosphere, it was decent, but I wouldn't feel comfortable bringing my 1.5-year-old daughter, let alone my wife. The place seemed to be dominated by older patrons enjoying soju at 7 PM. We were initially seated squeezed between two tables even though there were plenty of other empty tables, so we had to request a move to escape the loud banter from the soju-drinking crowd. Overall, I really loved the tacos, and I've tried some of their other items for takeout before, which were fantastic. However, my dine-in experience fell a bit short, so I can only give it 3 stars, for now. I'm looking forward to giving it another try because maybe we just happened to visit on an off day. Until next time! read more

Pelicana Chicken - Crispy Chicken Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Perfect late night snack! Pelicana is a popular Korean fried chicken brand in Korea which didn't make its way down to Virginia..yet. Greeted by the owner of the restaurant as we entered and was very welcoming and offered us water as we waited for our take out order. Loved the vibe of the restaurant with plenty of seating areas. We ordered the half and half fried chicken (original and spicy level 2) which was amazing and great ratio of chicken and batter. Surprisingly, the chicken gizzard was on another level! It was perfectly fried with good share of garlic and jalapeño. It was so good that we were tempted to go back the next day to pick it up. Highly recommend the chicken gizzard!!! read more

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Stopped by for a chicken sandwich with soju and mozzarella sticks. The food was so fresh, tasty and huge portions! I usually order takeout, so this was the first time trying this location in New Jersey! they personalize the chicken sandwiches different by adding American cheese and pickles and onions. I've noticed that each pelicana location seems to do their own version of the UGLY fried chicken sandwich. Other than that, the ambiance was dope with K-pop music playing and everyone drinking! The service was attentive and kind. Overall great experience. I recommend trying their drinks! read more

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Hands down the best Korean fried chicken I've ever had in NJ! I always go for the sweet and spicy level 1 crispy fried wings and they've never let me down. The chicken itself is so juicy and plentiful in meat. The sauce is so rich in flavor and the chicken always comes out fresh and perfectly crispy. Even if it's smothered in sauce, the batter doesn't get soggy. It also comes with sides of daikon radish and corn coleslaw. They're both very refreshing alongside some fried goodness! I've also tried their truffle fries, bulgogi nachos, and soju. The truffle fries are pretty good flavor-wise, but they're a bit pricy and sometimes on the soggy side. The amount of bulgogi they add to the nachos is really generous! I just wish they'd add more of a Korean flavor to it instead of it just being tortilla chips with regular nacho toppings plus bulgogi. Maybe adding kimchi to it or using a gochujang-based kind of salsa instead of regular Latin American salsa would be nice. Love the peach soju! I'm not a fan of the plum one, but that's just a preference haha Heads up when you order wings - it does take some waiting because they fry them to extra-crispy perfection. But I promise it's worth the wait! *Also important to note that there is limited street parking and there's no lot, so it might be difficult to find parking if you come on a weekend. read more

I came by on a busy Friday night. They moved to a different location closer to Broad Ave. I had to wait some time but it was worth the wait. I'll def come back when I'm in the mood for some Korean chicken. Its also BYOB. read more

Oh my! Crunchy, sweet and spicy fried chicken cooked to perfection! Can't wait to go back! Such a fun little date enjoying some Soju, beer and KFC. I recommend just ordering the fried chicken and not get the combos. The fries, cheese balls and bread are not necessary and nothing special. The salad I guess was nice to have to clean the palate and feel better about what you are eating lol They also have Korean music videos playing and the atmosphere is pretty fun. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Fried Wings Combo (B) 10 wings original and 10 wings sweet and spicy sauce level 2 - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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I just ordered for pickup and my wings were great! This was my first time physically entering the restaurant. I was greeted promptly by three different people, after which I quickly paid and left. Super short interaction but the hospitality and quick service made my night! I ordered the 8-piece garlic (?) wings and the 8-piece spicy BBQ wings, with the sauces on the side. They tasted great. Will definitely be ordering Korean fried chicken from Pelicana more in the future. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Original wings, garlic sauce and spicy BBQ sauce on the side - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Pelicana's leveled up! Since the big move, their fried chicken game has seriously soared. Not only is my taste bud experience on cloud nine, but my faith in their crispy, golden magic has officially been restored. Here's to upgrades that actually matter! read more

Omg really I hate this place They always super slow always take forever And plus they don't even cook right over price & not worth it read more

Pelicana Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Never disappointed with Pelicana's quality of chicken. It's always juicy and big. I got the soy garlic and it was pretty good. The chicken was well coated in the sauce. The downside was it didn't taste like it was double fried though. The corn cheese was pretty good. Nicely charred and covered in cheese. They didn't give us a spoon to scoop the corn. The service was slow and they weren't even busy. We had to ring them over several times. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Soy Sauce Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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I found a small cockroach in the food and had to leave it. They should be more careful with cleaning.

Pretty decent chicken wings! Came here with a bunch of friends when some plans fell through and it was great night with good company. Got here around 7 and there were plenty of seating. The place looks dark and uninviting from the outside and the inside didn't differ from their outdoor appearance. We sat at a table close to the TV to watch the football game and the amount of lighting it almost nonexistent. The menu offers a variety of wings (different flavors, fried or grilled, and combos)- there were 5 of us so we ordered a LOT of different choices from soy garlic to just plain wings (pics to follow). Once you're ready to order there is a service button on the table that lets the servers know you're ready. I love places that have this because it's more convenient for both the patrons and staff to acknowledge us when we're ready. Our waiter didn't speak much English but he got our order right and kept the beer flowing like we were on unlimited refill. Overall I thought it was a good time. Different types of crowds and enough space to seat their patrons. If you're looking for a good bon chon chicken place, take out is also available which seems to be another popular choice among those living in the area. The only thing is the place is on the corner of a pretty busy street and there's no parking except for street parking, so good luck finding something close to the restaurant. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Fun spot to come by with a group of friends for Korean fried chicken and beer. There are a variety of flavors to choose from, but definitely try the camembert white cheese or yellow cheddar cheese flavors. The cheese is like a snow dust topping on the chicken, and it's absolutely addicting. You can also order fries with the cheese as well; my friends and I literally could not stop snacking on them! If you want to branch outside of chicken, there's also a variety of other Korean dishes that you can choose from. Drink-wise, Pelicana serves different types of beer, soju cocktails, and sodas, as well as their signature "Ice Cream Beer" (offered in multiple flavors), which is a frozen beer topped with a flavored foam/ice. The mango was my favorite flavor. Parking can be a pain around here - if there aren't any spots on the main street, you might need to head into the residential streets on the side. Just be sure to check the signs. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Maybe I'm just not a fan of this type of chicken, but it just seems average to me. This isn't the fault of this place though, I just have to take into account how much my group enjoyed the chicken. The seating feels nice and private. The food is quick to come out. Prices seemed a little on the high side, but if you are out on a first date, I feel like this is a decent spot. read more

Pelicana Chicken - appetizer combo - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Place always smells like Pee. The smell will turn you off. Poor Service, cashier always claims that she's new and doesn't know how to take an order. Very sad. I always order truffle fries with my Combo A. This cashier refused to make my order of French fries into truffle fries. I was willing to pay extra like I always do. Cashier refused to accommodate my order request. This was a first. It ruined the meal I always have planned. Fire the cashier who have no clue how to run a restaurant properly. When I asked to speak to a manager, she gave me attitude and said he's home. I was a loyal customer. Not anymore! I'm so disgusted with the way I was treated. This happened at 12:45pm on Thursday Afternoon 6/27. The stupid cashier that was there ruined my experience , for what ? Bad for business read more

3.75 Our second stop of our Palisade Park chicken crawl lol. We got wings once again and these had a much different breading than the other place. These had a light coating that was crunchy and gave way to tender fresh juicy meat underneath. We also got their spicy chicken sandwich. I'm glad they gave us the option to get either breast or thigh meat. Sadly the chicken was undercooked and lacked flavor and spice. We will probably be back for more wings and a bottle or two of soju. Stop by and ENJOY!!! read more

Pelicana Chicken - Plum soju - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Have been ordered here for many times. Ordered take out this time. Wings are amazing. Love their signature sauce. Free fries when you got 5 coupons. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

I came here with my boyfriend for some late night snack because we were very hungry and it was 11pm. He told me that he's been here a couple times back then and suggested that I try it out. I love the environment of this place. It is dark and there is a few TVs up and playing music videos. I ordered 8 peli wings and 8 soy wings. I was a bit confused when I tasted the peli wings because it tasted like regular crispy wings. However, on the menu they also had crispy wings. I ordered the peli wings because I had no idea what to expect, but found it underwhelming. On the other hand, I thought the soy wings were very delicious. The flavor wasn't too strong and was well balanced. I enjoyed it a lot and would probably order it again in the future. Although there a lot of a lot of other Korean chicken places around this area, I do like the environment of this place a lot. I'll probably be back if I'm ever craving wings late at night. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Soy Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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This place is phenomenal! From the ambiance, service, food and cleanliness ! We order 24 grilled garlic wings, appetizer sampler and plain veggie dumplings. All the food came out cooked to perfection, the breading on the fried food was delicious and it was overall an amazing meal. The service was impeccable. We were checked on constantly without being too much and the service was professional, friendly and accommodating. I appreciate the tiny garbage bin at the table and the hand sanitizer readily available. They also have a call button to call a server whenever you need. Perfect experience and will be a new fav. read more

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Friend was scraving for fried chicken so met up here. I've been here several times before and in the past I really didnt like their chicken as they tasted kinda bland but this time we ordered the half/half of original and spicy soy and they were delicious. Also had the chicken gizzard which was well fried and soft. The golbangee(conch sea snails with cold noodles) was huge in portion. My favorite here was the truffle fries which my friends agreed to and the draft beer wasnt flat. Next time would want to try the appetizer combo to try out a few of their appetizers read more

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We loved our experience here. The fried chicken is absolutely delicious. Also note: you press the doorbell on the table if you need anything. It was our first time here, so I chose a few traditional items to share with my table. Pelicana signature sweet and spicy was the best. I prefer the boneless but we tried both with the bone as well. Spicy chicken over rice is good, similar to a spicy Kung Lao chicken also really good. Something different was the yellow snow cheese chicken. It's like eating chicken covered in Cheeto dust. Pretty good. Can't wait to come back and try the other sauces! read more

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I was impressed by the attentive service and warm ambiance. A wonderful dining experience overall!

Remember the time you went out for fried chicken... and you were like, it was really good, BUT.... That's because you did not eat at Pelicana. This is the crack you we're looking for. It's like doing drugs without that whole stigma and teeth falling out situation. Just be warned... it's addictive and probably really bad for you. read more

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A friend and I both had a craving for tasty drinks and Korean fried chicken and we both didn't mind eating indoors, so we decided to venture North to Palisades. When we got there, we were met with a 30-minute wait so we left but were called in less than 10 minutes that a table opened up! We were sat at a small table with black shield type walls around us. We actually thought they were cool - of course because they minimize risk, but also because it gave us some privacy. Unfortunately, they had no liquor or bottled drinks except for Kloud, a Korean beer (which was actually pretty tasty and refreshing) so we were bummed because the drinks on the menu looked awesome, but even more reason to visit in the future. Wes, our waiter, was awesome- first of all, he was so patient with all of our questions. We were a little overwhelmed by the menu and his suggestions helped a lot. While waiting for our food, he brought us honey butter chips as an apology for not having drinks, which was super nice. He also brought me a chair to put my bag on because I didn't have a place to put it so I put it on the floor. On our drive over, we knew we had to get corn cheese and so we split that as an appetizer and it was SO GOOD. If you love corn and you love cheese, this is for you. The too had a nice char but it didn't taste burnt. There was so much cheese that it was slightly oily but we didn't mind. Sometimes cheese can be bland but it was really flavorful and it also seemed sweet - I've heard sugar is put into this dish normally so that would explain it. It would've been great if we dipped our fries in it, looking back... My friend ordered crispy honey garlic bone in wings with the spicy batter and a side of fries, and I got spicy soy sauce boneless wings (which were basically chicken strips) with fries and spicy bbq and garlic dipping sauces. My friend's wings were tasty - the sauce wasn't too sticky and had great flavor. I would say this is closer to Korean fried chicken I've had in the past but less spicy. I enjoyed my chicken strips and the sauces were very good. I didn't really taste the soy sauce flavor on the chicken. The garlic sauce was good but a little too garlicky for me, and the BBQ was great but for someone who loves spicy food (I usually order medium-hot), it didn't have a lot of kick. Side note, I love soy garlic wings and this is what I was going for but it didn't really mesh the way I wanted to, although still good. My friend and I both loved the corn salad that came with our food. I don't like mayo so I was hesitant to try it, but it had barely any if at all and it was really refreshing next to the radishes. After, we ended the night with bubble tea at Mögee Tea, which was a perfect palate cleanser. We hope to return soon! read more

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If you come on Friday night expect to wait close to an hour for your apperizers. They have a lot of deliveries and take outs. So ordered fries and beef dumplings. When those were devoured the wings came out about 15 minutes later. The food was yummy and not greasy. The batter on the wings is delicious and the medium hot sauce and honey garlic flavors compliments the wings. Oh and the beer is good! Will always go back. I'll probably check out the K-Town location too. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Mango and grapefruit - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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After craving some Korean fried chicken, I decided to order from Pelicana Chicken. I've been there before the pandemic for dine-in and I remembered that the food was delicious so I wanted to try it again. I ordered 24 pieces of wings. One thing to note here is that they charge you $2 to get sauce on the wings or on the side. Additionally, if you want to pick 2 sauces, it is another $2 even though you are only getting half the amount of each sauce. I haven't been to a Korean fried chicken place that charged for the sauces on the chicken (especially charging $4 if you want half and half), but I can let it slide a bit here because the chicken itself is super juicy and extra crispy. Even after a 10 minute drive home, the chicken remained fresh and didn't get soggy. Their sweet-and-spicy sauce was my favorite and was delicious. I would highly recommend that sauce if you don't know which one to pick from out of all of their options. The wings themselves all have a ton of meat on them and are very filling. I would even say 6-8 pieces is enough to be satisfied for a meal. Whereas at other places, such as Bonchon, after eating 12 pieces, I was still hungry. The price is a bit on the higher end, as they brand themselves as premium chicken. I can agree that out of the many places I've tried, Pelicana's chicken is top quality. Therefore, it would be a nice meal for a treat once in a while, but not something I'd go to all the time. There is very limited street parking available right in front of the restaurant and along the side street that surrounds it. If you go during a busy time, it might be hard to find parking. Overall, I was very satisfied with how fast they made the order and the overall quality and portions. You really do get what you paid for. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Sweet and Spicy Wings and Honey Garlic Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Oh wow! The fried chicken here is amazing--crunchy, sweet, and perfectly spicy! I'm already looking forward to going back. It was such a fun date, enjoying Soju, beer, and KFC. My recommendation: stick to the fried chicken and skip the combos. The fries, cheese balls, and bread aren't anything special. The salad was a nice touch though, helping cleanse the palate and easing any guilt about indulging! read more

Definitely a different take on Korean fried chicken compared to your typical Bon Chon. I highly recommend the ugly chicken burgers, juicy inside and fried to perfection. Chicken tears away easily and melts in your mouth. I tried the ugly honey garlic and ugly crispy chicken chicken burgers. The honey garlic is the closest to the traditional soy garlic Korean flavor. Not too sweet and just the right hints of garlic. The crispy fried chicken as implied was very crispy and crunchy to the bite. Also tried the white snowing boneless chicken. Nothing like I have ever tasted before. The cheese is not overpowering and if I were to describe it, it was like crushed cheese puffs sprinkled onto the chicken. Chicken melts in your mouth and is delightfully crunchy and juicy. Half order is honestly enough to feed 3 people maybe 2 people if they're super hungry. ***TIP: Fries as a side order are a little overpriced at $7.99 for the portion, I would recommend getting the ugly chicken burgers which run $7-$8 and adding fries for only an additional $3 totaling to $10-$11 for that entree. The ice cream beer is also another great highlight. It's like an adult root beer; basically a ginger beer with a slushee on top. The mango flavor was great, it was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy similar to a mango rita. Upon sipping, the drink hits you with the sweet flavor and finishes off with that natural beer tartness at the end. Do not worry if meat looks a little pink, waiter explained they get their meat from Florida and it is naturally a pink meat. Plus as everyone should know, color is not a true indicator of doneness. Waiter assured us food was fully cooked and we have shown no sign of illness in the days following. TLDR: Highly recommend, would come again. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

There are a lot of Korean Fried Chicken places and franchises in the (tri-state) vicinity, but I will say this Pelicana has some of the best Korean fried chicken as well as some additional delicious Korean cuisine options. (Korean) Soy Garlic, generally, is always the best flavor for wings... even beating out Buffalo and BBQ as it's not spicy (unless you want spicy soy garlic) and it is less messy and more savory! Kimchi Fried Rice was delicious and spicy, and comes with egg and salad! **They have changed up their menu due to the COVID19 so there is less cocktail/drink item and I think they condensed some sides. Adhering to the COVID19 policies, they have installed dark translucent plastic barriers around tables and spaced the tables out. *As this is a Korean chain and restaurant in a fairly Korean-populated area, the employees all speak Korean so there is sometimes a bit of a language barrier with English-speaking diners when asking questions about specifies on the menu or something. Just as a heads up. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Sausage Kimchi Fried Rice with Egg and Salad - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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The place isn't that big but the food satisfies the appetite. I ordered wings (obviously lol) and my sides were mozzarella sticks and Mac & cheese. I'll start with the chicken. The chicken was super crispy. And juicy. I got the extra crispy as i wasn't sure how they fried their chicken because some places say "crispy" and it's really not. But these guys fried it perfect and extra crispy is just that. The mac & cheese is sub par. It lacked flavor. Maybe they didn't use a rue. Or maybe i caught them on a bad day. But I'm willing to give it another try. The mozzarella was not to my liking. If i had to rank it maybe 2/5. Nothing to write home about. If you like a little kick to your chicken the chipotle honey dipping sauce was amazing. Great to dip the chicken in for sure. Service was 10/10 Ambience was ok. Staff was friendly. read more

I recently tried this place again, takeout during the pandemic. I think their previous menu format had overwhelmingly too many options. This time around, I went crispy soy wings and the sweet & spicy marinated wings. Maybe my taste has changed over the past few years, but I appreciated that the crispy soy wings were less salty and less sweet than other KFC spots - they were perfect. The sweet and spicy were good too but its not my 1st choice (prefer the boneless version if I'm going with this). I dont know what the sauce marinade was when I first had pelicana over 20 years ago in Seoul, but it was the best and none of the sauces found today seem quite the same. I remember it being a fresh garlic-y sweet & sour sauce. Hopefully it comes back one day. I can attest that the chicken is in fact premium quality. I think its obvious from tasting it, but if there's any doubt I caught the delivery coming in while waiting outside. read more

Pelicana Chicken - High quality chickens coming in - Chicken Wings Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey