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    Pelicana chicken

    3.5 (99 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, American
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PELICANA CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Garlic soy chicken wings

    Th Chicken wing original is fresh and tasty. Garlic soy is just right with the savory and sweet taste. They also have many varieties of food such as fried rice, ramen, Korean rice cake, sandwiches. Will come back and try more next time.

    Truffle fries, honey garlic, and sweet and spicy level 2
    Nicholas M.

    Order this on the 4th of July because I was craving Korean Fried Chicken. I ordered it on an app called Caviar and found great deals online and discounts if you are a first time user. I got 2 combos with my cousin which contained 8 pieces of honey garlic and sweet and spicy level 2 with truffle fries. Food: Honey Garlic - glad I got this flavor. Delicious and sweet enough with a crunch. Get the Crispy fried chicken, you won't regret it. Sweet and spicy lvl 2 - delicious also but is definitely is spicy. If you like a kick this is definitely the choice. Truffle fries - definitely can taste the truffles and it was good also. Overall, would come again!

    Whole Chicken combo
    Robert Z.

    This is a completely biased review and I'll admit that upfront just cause Pelicana chicken has been my favorite KFC since I first tried it in Seoul. It was literally my lunch for like 1.5 weeks after discovering it, how I didn't gain like 50lbs is another question entirely. I honestly can't even remember how good the chicken was while I was in Korea but I definitely still enjoyed the chicken here. Something about the way they fry the chicken keeps it so crispy and juicy, its just ridiculous. We got a whole crispy spicy boneless chicken along with 2 sauces (sweet and spicy and honey garlic). Personally, I love the sweet and spicy as that's the flavor I associate with my time in Seoul so that was the winner for me. My friend enjoyed dipping the chicken into both sauces and having a mix of flavor. You can also get the sauce mixed in with the chicken, which is what I would normally do as then it gets into all the nooks and crannies. Accompaniments were normal, pickled radish, cabbage slaw, some sort of corn salad, all were good but just normal sides to KFC. Upon paying we were given a Yakult-like drink which was just such a nice treat. The whole experience was great and this'll definitely be a repeat restaurant anytime I'm in Philly.

    Whatever combo 1
    Vicky R.

    I am half bitter this place wasn't around when I lived in west philly and half glad because I would be approximately 50 pounds heavier if I had such easy access to their food. They have a fun menu of Korean fried chicken and other fried sides. We ended up sharing the "Whatever combo 1" amongst three people which was just the right size. It comes with a whole chicken and one sauce either on the side or on the meat. It tasted more like American fried chicken to me. The skin didn't have the double crunchy layer I'm used to and the spices on the chicken were pretty ordinary. However the rest of the combo was amazing. The mozzarella sticks were ridiculously stretchy. The fries were endless, perfectly crispy, dusted with and came with the best chipotle mayo dip. It also came with good veggies. There was a corn salad and a cabbage salad to round out your meal. Although the chicken was average, I would come for the completeness of the combo meal since you get so many sides with it.

    Original Fried Chicken  (1/2) Lvl 2 Sweet and Spicy Sauce
    Alex G.

    Pelicana will always hold a special place in my heart as the best food after a night out that you can possibly have. Nothing on the UPenn campus can compare to the satisfaction of biting into this delicious Korean fried chicken. Original Fried Chicken with Level 2 Sweet and Spicy sauce has never been topped in the Korean Fried Chicken cuisine. The staff is also super friendly, and when you ask for drinks that hit hard, they will serve you the deadliest long Island iced tea. Exactly what you want. Will definitely be coming back here everytime I can, everytime I am back on campus.

    a plate of chicken wings with a side of macaroni and cheese
    Shelley P.

    Quite unremarkable but gets the job done! I was a little disappointed that they didn't have a soy garlic flavor (just soy) but happy to find that the chicken came with a mac salad (usually it's just radish that you get at chicken restaurants). I imagine I probably would have come here a lot as a college kid though!

    Beef Bulgogi Nachos
    Angie L.

    When Pelicana first opened, boy was I psyched. And for good reason -- a late-night Korean munchies spot? Sign me up. Pelicana has proven itself to be a reliable campus joint, and we've been able to successfully takeout from them over quarantine. When you dine in, they start you off with Yakults (Korean yogurt drinks), which is a cute touch. The interior of the restaurant is real vibey with the dim purple lighting and karaoke music. As for the food, the Korean fried chicken is pretty yummy, although you have to pay extra for sauces. The biggest standout, however, is by far the beef bulgogi nachos ($19.99). These nachos are spread across a gigantic platter (when you dine in); not sure if you get the same amount these days, but it's hard to tell with the takeout containers. In any case, it's a very decent serving size, and so incredibly delicious, what with the marinated beef and jalapeños and everything. What an unbelievably perfect fusion. It has become a go-to.

    Emily C.

    Party of 5 went there for sunday dinner around 6:30pm. When we entered there were few tables but in less than an hour, place was packed. We ordered whole boneless chicken; half fried and half spicy sauced. And 24pieces of soy wings. We liked boneless chicken way better than wings. There was lack of Taste of wing sauce. We ended up leaving almost 1/3 of it. Spicy rice cake was good and garden salad was ok

    Beef Bulgogi Nachos
    Felicia C.

    The bulgogi nachos was surprisingly delicious! Usually don't finish nachos, but this time my friends and I managed to clean the plate! The original fried chicken is a must try from Pelicana. Pretty decent and crispy. The food here is satisfying, yet the smoky dining environment due to poor ventilation had all our eyes watery.

    Joanne H.

    pelicana is one of my favorite korean fried chicken chains! they have awesome happy hr deals, and their classic, boneless fried chicken is perfectly crispy and goes wonderfully with the spicy sauce on the side. if you're thinking of comparing it to bonchon, it's simply just a different style of korean fried chicken! you must get the fries! i always ask for the cheese snow sprinkled on top, it's so worth it.

    Top: half spicy (lvl 2) and half regular Bottom: half spicy (lvl 2) and half honey garlic
    Hyejo L.

    Pelicana is one of my favorite places for Korean fried chicken (KFC) You have no idea how excited I was about Pelicana opening in Ucity!!! As a student I no longer need to go downtown for KFC! And it does not disappoint!! The wait for the food is kind of long but I still think it's worth it. I always get half original fried and half spicy (lvl 2 or 3). My friends think I'm crazy but I love spicy food so you should get lvl 3 spicy if you are in the mood for some spice. And of course there is beer to go with KFC! Also since this is a KFC place I don't think it's worth it to get anything else than KFC and beer. I've also gotten KFC to go before but I think it's best if you dine in to enjoy it when it is most crispy. Also, you can make a reservation if you need to accommodate a large party. Overall really happy to have Pelicana in Ucity!

    Nory T.

    Living or going to school in University City, Philadelphia you can get very tired of the food options around here, so of course we were excited when a new spot opened up...and not only that but they sell Korean chicken!! Yup you heard that right, Korean chicken as in similar OR comparable to Bon Chon and Cafe Soho! (If you're from Philly you know) Hahaha...not really (after trying it) Oof. The chicken had so much extra breading and barely any taste. The fries were just ok. Our fav part was the creamed corn. Our excitement slowly turned into disappointment. We love Bon Chon chicken in Chinatown and we were hoping this would be similar so that we wouldn't have to travel down there but alas.. guess nothing could compare to that. Great place if you're looking for a new vibe and don't mind mediocre food. Wanna try the other things on the menu but the prices are kinda crazy...and if you're a college student you def don't wanna be spending that much money.

    Crispy Fried Wings
    Jen K.

    The person that shared this spot with me raved about the wings. I actually enjoyed the Fried Rice and Salad combo the best. Great portion and tasteful. I'll try to visit again.

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    The garlic soy chicken is amazing! So crispy and juicy! The staff were so friendly and helpful, can't wait to take my friends here!

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    Honestly rude and not welcoming. Food took a while to get out and they just want your money and not your time.

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    The chicken is always crispy. Great sauces, I just wish they cleaned it because there is a lot of fat on the thighs.

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