Yum! It's stuck in an unassuming location, pretty much dead parking lot. The auntie who took our order was super helpful and friendly. Offered us water over and over. We ordered a sando combo which was crispy with the most delicious, crunchy French fries. We also ordered 6 wings with a side of slaw and furikake rice. The wings were crispy but not too crispy that it scratches the inside of your mouth. Will be back when we have a craving for KFC! read more

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Uncle Chicken is located in the same mall as a shave ice place which opens at 12pm.  I tried the 6 piece wings plain and fried zucchini.  The fried zucchini was in the shape of french fries.  Batter was crunchy and the batter to zucchini ratio was about even.  I was tasting mostly fried batter with a light zucchini flavor.  I'd prefer bigger pieces of zucchini so you get more zucchini flavor. Fried chicken wings had a crunchy batter with tender moist chicken.  Flavor was of chicken and fried batter with maybe a small amount of msg or salt.  Pretty good wings.  My favorite wings are at BHC and Golden Chopsticks. Staff was very nice and got my order out quickly. read more

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Uncle Chicken is the new Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) business that replaced a local chain in a suite at the Scripps Ranch Marketplace. They are currently in a soft opening phase, but I am unsure for how much longer. The inside had a seating capacity for around 30 customers. Parking was no issue at all in this vast shopping plaza. Menu screens hung above and to the right of the service counter that also had menu sheets available next to the register. Wings and tenders were sold in various quantities a la carte or as combos in a box. Flavors ranged from plain to Pure Evil which had five red chile peppers listed next to it. I wonder if this business is related to Calvin's in La Jolla because the sauce names were almost identical. The list of sides was long with twenty different choices. A sando and a few noodle plates were also offered. Most KFC spots don't have a liquor license, but Uncle Chicken does. Soju, beer, and wine were sold here in addition to soft drinks. I chose a Tenders Box for my takeout order that contained three tenders, slaw, furikake rice, and french fries. Garlicky Soy was my pick for a sauce that had one green chile pepper on the heat scale. The food was packaged inside a cardboard box that wasn't closed to allow the tenders and fries to remain crispy. The sauce was fairly sweet while the crust on the chicken was crunchy albeit a bit thick. I was impressed at how quickly the kitchen prepared my order. It took less than five minutes before the cashier handed me a plastic bag with the box of food. read more

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It appears that I was the only customer. There was a banner on the outside that said "Soft Opening". I decided to give it a try. The shop was nice and appeared clean. I don't remember the previous incarnation. Please get more supplies so that coleslaw doesn't get over the wings. I drove less than 15 minutes away and it made my wings very soggy and inedible. I was underwhelmed by the few bites of the chicken that I had. The batter and seasoning were not good just the former Korean chicken place. More than $20 for ten wings is a bit pricey. I would rather take my business to Bonchon where the food is consistently good and to go orders are properly packaged. read more

Uncle Chicken - 10 Wings - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Soft opening. Ordered to go...Chicken and fries appear to be air fried which is nice. Chicken has a nice crisp, seasond well. Fries, a little saltier than I'd like but with the sauce and slaw, it pairs well. Over heard a customer asked if the chicken and fries are gluten free, the staff said yes. (Please verify yourself). Rice with Furikake is good, can taste the sesame and aroma tells you it's quality season, at least for me. Didn't like that they didn't put a lid on the slaw container, the soy garlic sauce container was sitting in it. The Soy garlic sauce has a sweetness to it, hint of soy and garlic. A little goes a long way Soda is a can, not fountain drink. Nothing wrong with it. It's more for people's info and expectations. I'd come again to try their sando and other things the have on the menu for sure. It's nice to have more options in the area. read more

Uncle Chicken - Front of the store - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was craving for some Korean fried chicken so i decided to order take out from this new place. It's been under new management several times and wanted to see if it's better than the last place. I just ordered some soy garlic wings and it was good. It was fried perfectly and was tasty. I felt it was sweeter than I had liked but it did satisfy my craving. This order also came with coleslaw which was fine but I would have preferred the pickled daikon or radish that other Korean fried chicken places give. I do want this place to succeed so I would like to return so I can try other items. read more

Uncle Chicken - Soy garlic wings - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered chicken wings and the chicken wing size were off. They typically gave pretty decent sizes and we've been loving uncle chicken and we were so disappointed that they gave us like baby wings and high charge. We are so disappointed. read more

Uncle Chicken is a Korean fried chicken restaurant. They also have other dishes to order as well. I came during their soft opening on a Saturday at lunchtime and there was no customers. I was intrigued by the chicken sando window sign. The woman working offered samples of the different sauce offerings they had. Out of the favors I preferred the Savory Red. My Chicken Sando in Savory Red also came with seasoned fries was very good. I also liked the quirky vibe of the decor and music. I saw alcohol in a display fridge. I will come back for the wings since that's what the menu featured the most. read more

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I haven't even left the parking lot yet, and I have to say Uncle Chicken is something special. The flavor is outrageous, and the food speaks for itself. On top of that, the people here are incredibly kind and welcoming. It's a family-owned business, which makes me appreciate it even more. I love supporting small businesses and families who put their heart into what they do. I'll definitely be back. Wishing them the best of luckplaces like this deserve to thrive. read more

So good! Justin was so friendly in helping decide what was best. We got a party combo and extra wings for a party of 6 and were stuffed. All the flavors were great but garlicky soy and savory red are crowd favorites. Definitely coming back again and 100% recommend! read more

Uncle Chicken - Party Combo - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

This is basically the exact same as Calvin's Chicken in La Jolla by the same owners and all - gluten free and absolutely delicious! They have a separate dedicated gluten-free fryer and are familiar with cross-contamination. I'm so glad to have a new location slightly closer to home! This is the third or fourth fried chicken place to take over this same location, so I really really hope that this is the one that sticks! read more

Uncle Chicken - Breaded Onion Rings (not gluten-free), and two types of wings with slaw - garlic soy and Parmesan. - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

I stopped by Uncle Chicken recently after hearing a few good things, and I'm glad I finally made the trip. It's a cozy, clean little spot with a friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff--right from the start, it felt like a place that takes pride in both their food and service. Now, onto the star of the show: the wings. I ordered 4, and to my surprise, they gave me 6--always a great way to win someone over. The wings were incredibly crispy on the outside, with a satisfying crunch that didn't feel greasy or heavy. Inside, they were juicy and tender, with every bite packed with that rich, deep umami flavour that's so signature to Korean fried chicken. It's clear they know what they're doing in the kitchen. That said, while the wings were definitely delicious, they didn't quite have that wow factor that would push the experience into 5-star territory for me. I expected the food to taste the way it did for the price I paid--solid, high-quality, but not particularly memorable or unique. There wasn't that one standout element that made me think, "I've never had anything like this before." Still, the food hit the spot, and it was cooked really well. The portion sizes are a little on the smaller side, especially compared to some other wing places, but they're still satisfying. For reference, the wings are about the same size as what you'd get at Wingstop. But where Uncle Chicken stands out is in the variety. They've got more than just wings and tenders, and I'm genuinely excited to come back and explore the rest of the menu. It feels like one of those spots that rewards repeat visits. Overall, I'm giving Uncle Chicken a strong 4 stars. I know a lot of people have rated it 5 stars--and I can definitely see why--but I don't hand out 5-star reviews easily. For me, a perfect score means something truly exceptional or unforgettable. Uncle Chicken came very close. The food was delicious, the service was great, and I'm genuinely looking forward to coming back and trying more of what they have to offer. With a bit more of a unique twist or standout flavour, it could absolutely get there. Still, this place is more than worth a visit--and one I'll happily return to. read more

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Formerly Padadak and Spicy Chicken & Tomato, this location is making a third attempt to serve tasty Korean fried chicken. I think the placement, along the west end of the Vons shopping center along Scripps Poway Parkway, may disadvantage this place, which serves up really tasty items that's well-prepared/packaged for takeout. Parking is easy and plentiful, and the service is very friendly. We hope this place has better foot traffic going forward, and local businesses like this deserve to succeed. read more

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Uncle Chicken has the best fried chicken in the area. Their wings are crispy and the flavors are perfect. If you get a meal, they give you a ton of fries. I forgot to take a picture, but it was plenty. We got a meal and wings only which was plenty. It was also a Friday so it was buy one get one beer free! They have 2 sizes. A normal pint and a double that were both buy one get one. The server was so nice he delivered the food and beer to us and kept checking up on us. When we ran low on beer he asked if we wanted another Bogo, but we were so full we couldn't. I am craving wings as I type this. Go support a local SD business. read more

Uncle Chicken - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best chicken tenders I've ever had, and I'm a picky eater. The sweet potato fries were really good. Nice and friendly staff. Highly recommended! read more

Uncle Chicken - Plain tenders and Sweet Potato Fries - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

A friend of mine has been raving about this place for weeks on end so when I finally had the chance, I got a takeout order with them to see what the hype is all about. Granted, I am a Korean fried chicken connoisseur and I've ran the gamut from mom and pop shops to trendy Korean brands. We got the family pack which includes tenders (devil garlic), wings (soy garlic), slaw, and we also tacked on fries and furikake rice. Everything was so fresh, so crispy, and immaculately sauced in a way that preserves the wonderful taste of the chicken. It's such a comfy spot inside and the couple working there are so sweet. Definitely want to try them again when I get to eat inside next time. read more

The kind cashier, presumably the owner, recommended me the devil garlic sauce after I asked about their spiciest one first. The tender box came out in just a few minutes and I also got my own ketchup bottle which was pretty convenient! The tenders were juicy, fries were crispy, rice was just enough, and I really like their version of coleslaw! The sauce wasn't spicy at all though, so I'm definitely coming back to try their spiciest one. Only small gripe was that there wasn't any music playing though, just whatever was on the TV at the time or dead silence. read more

Uncle Chicken - Tender Box - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Good Fried Chicken Wings! Pricey and small portions need more cheap or good deal for me to come back!

The tell tale sign is clear: there is no other customer in the shop. We ordered 10 pcs of chicken tenders and one sandwich. The best part of the meal is the water. The chickens are so bland, dry, and hard to eat. I really don't think this place can stay open much longer. Still, wish them luck but their food needs to get better soon. read more

Saw the soft opening sign and decided to check it out. Got a 10 piece, half Savory Red, half Furikake (seaweed flakes and sesame seeds). The Savory Red was good, could probably use a bit more flavor, but I did appreciate the mild spiciness that was consistent throughout each bite. It could probably use a bit more flavor -- but that's not a knock against it, I'd definitely still get it again. But the Furikake totally blew me away. I didn't expect it to be as good as it was. There was an umaminess that was reminiscent of miso soup and the flavor was excellent if a bit hard-to-describe to my non-Korean palate. I immediately fell in love and would totally recommend this flavor to anyone. Service was pretty fast too, I placed my order and it was ready in less than 3 minutes. read more

Uncle Chicken - Front of store. Currently in soft opening phase. - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Holy chicken! 10 out of 10 this is my new spot for ridiculous chicken sandos! Super unique umami flavor, tender and juicy. Fresh, high quality ingredients. Decor was modern and clean design, with a quirky twist. Staff was super friendly and helped me decide when I came in with no idea of what to expect. Love it! read more

No longer uncle's chicken. Walked in and it was a whole different place and menu. It seems to be a pho place. Terrible update and didn't even change the name or anything. Store front says uncle chicken, photos in the restaurant show chicken but then again, the menu is not chicken. read more

Was out in poway visiting the grandkids on an early Sunday evening. We had just completed doing recreational activities and they wanted Boba. Our daughter recommended a place at Scripps Ranch Marketplace. There we got our Boba and found a new to us Chicken Wing Restaurant, the latter is what is being reviewed. After arriving I found the parking spaces in this shopping center too small for my pickup, lengthwise nor wide enough to open the doors, so I found a space in front of the businesses where I could back the bed of my truck over the curb/sidewalk and place the side of my truck, as close as possible, parallel to a dividing median. For those with large vehicles you would know why. When we all egressed the vehicle we found ourselves in front of "Uncle Chicken". We all were hungry, intrigued and decided to try their wings. We were greeted immediately and were given recommendations due to our unfamiliarity with the menu, so we ordered, To Go, both the Party Combo and 10 wings, mixed with Plain, Furikake and Garlicky Soy wings. We found the wings to be a great change, delicious and did not have that gamey or off-putting flavor that I particularly dislike. The Wings and Tenders that were breaded was tender and flakey, the Furikake is "Wow", a new fave of ours along with the Garlicky Soy.. We did not order any of the spicy wings so I cannot give a review on those. read more

It's too bad, but this place is gonna be out of business soon. They bought out the place that was there before they both are good Uncle chicken is good, Don't get me wrong, but their pricing is way too high. I live right down the street. I never see any cars in that area and it's sad because I like them and their food is good. They need to come up with some specials to get people in there. Maybe a discounted day of the week or whatever it takes to get people there, but they need to advertise or something. The other place before they at least used to advertise to get people there, but this place does not and they're hurting because of it I really want them to make it because their food is really good but unless things change, I don't see it happening. Note to the owner, please start offering some specials and maybe people might start showing up. It's way too expensive in this area and you need specials. Thanks. read more

I was in the area and decided to check out Uncle Chicken prior to going to a Padres game. Since it was my first time at the establishment/a restaurant like this overall, I asked the staff member who took my order for some recommendations based on what I was craving at that moment in time (something that will keep me full for a good portion of the evening). He recommended the Umami Sando combo (Satan's Kiss) flavor with french fries. The sandwich had a nice balance between being flavorful and having a bit of heat/spice that wasn't overwhelming. I do have a high spice tolerance, so my experience with the Satan's Kiss flavor may be different from yours! Small detail, but for this sandwich, they flipped the buns inside out (soft inner part of bread is on the outside) and they pressed it, enhancing the overall texture for me. The fries weren't over-seasoned which made it enjoyable. Overall, my experience at Uncle Chicken's was great and it is a spot I would highly recommend! read more

The chicken strips are HUGE! Double size of raisin canes. We got the 5 piece ( split regular and soy) and it was really good. Super crispy. Sauce was great. The chicken meat itself was really high quality. Will definitely come back. Came on a Friday at 530pm, super fast service. Sadly it was pretty empty. Very nice and friendly. Inside was very clean. read more

Tenders and wings were great. Pure hell sauce is definitely hot Quick service and everything tasted great. read more

Really really good! I liked the furikake and soy garlic wings. The fries and onion rings were really good too!

The chicken tender pieces were hefty, which was a nice surprise. My roommate and I ate two 5-piece orders over 3 meals so it was worth the price (we are eaters ) We just made some white rice to go with it and enjoyed the pickled slaw side. Breaded and sauced nicely too! Did a pick up order and they greeted me as I walked through the door will definitely return and recommend to friends. read more

I came in on Friday morning around 11:30, there was no other customer. They're friendly and the wings are great. I love the abundance of side options! read more

Delicious, Korean style fried chicken. Gluten free and num-yum. Love the savory red sauce. A new local favorite for my wife and I. read more

Very good service and the food was great. Good selection of drinks and flavor options as well as sides.

This appears to be the very same personnel and menu as Calvin's Korean fried chicken. I like Calvin's, thus it's excellent that it tastes the same. It was as delicious as always and gluten free. The guy who placed my order is consistently pleasant. read more

Uncle Chicken - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Are these reviews legit? Quantity is so small for the price. About 15 usd if you order three piece tenders? And the tenders aren't even that big. Looking at the entire menu, it's quite horrifying they charge so much for so little. I suppose most of the reviewers are super wealthy or something. Food is decent but not worth the value. Was hoping it would be spectacular in taste for the price and for how small it is. There are other fried chicken places that give more for the value. read more

Yummy flavors and good value for money. Order more than you want, and take the leftovers to reheat later.

Went to this little gem about a month ago. What a pleasant surprise. We chose chicken wings. 2 different sauces. The Soy Garlic and the Savory Red. We loved it. The staff are so nice which is such a bonus. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu. Now the word has to get out! read more

Really good chicken place. At first I thought it was a little expensive but after getting the food i realized that they were pretty big portions. I could barely finish 1 and half tender before getting full. Definitely coming back again. read more

Close to my office, tried because it's new and I liked the place that was here before this. Ordered the Chicken Katsu Udon and it was very good! The katsu is nice, light, and crispy. And the broth for the soup is so amazing! Price is pretty standard for San Diego and the flavors were good for the price. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Very tasty! I've been to Korea - but didn't eat fried chicken there, so I can't comment on whether "authentic" or not. I just know the "tenders" were very large (full size boneless chicken breast portions - not nuggets). I didn't try the wings or any sides. Will definitely go back. The chicken was cooked to perfection - crisp and juicy. The sauces were good too. It was 3 pm on a Sunday and no one else was in the shop. Hope that was just an off time and that they are busy at other times. read more

Tasty chicken and delicious Tyekbokki! They also have Soju!! You should check out this new place if you want great chicken or want to try Korean food. read more