Thought we'd try this place because it was close to our hotel. Alas, this turned out to be a mistake. It's obvious that they are understaffed and don't communicate well. We ordered some boneless chicken and fried dumplings. After what seemed like a really long time to wait (about 1/2 hour) finally got a text saying that our order was ready. Well, another 10 minutes passed and still no food. At this point, I asked for a refund, but they said that my order was ready. They finally produced it, except they said that they had run out of dumplings and substituted more chicken. Turned out the food was OK, but certainly not worth waiting for that long. read more

Could easily be a 4 or 5 star rating, but they're unbelievably slow. There were hardly any other customers, and it still took 20-25 minutes to get my small boneless tenders. The chicken itself was amazing. I was expecting small like normal boneless size wings, but instead it was large chicken tenderloin pieces. Each tender was 3-5 bites, so I was more than satisfied with the price after seeing the size of the order. The sauce was very good with a nice spice level. I can't recall what it was called, but it had two of the fire symbols, which I would say was accurate. It's a nice setup and location, and would probably be a license to print money if they could fix whatever the hold up is in the kitchen. The amount of TVs is kind of odd, and I wouldn't really expect a Korean chicken place to have a ring of flat screen TVs around the entire restaurant, but they do. I'm not sure if they're going to try and market themselves as a place to watch sports or what. read more

I'm genuinely surprised at the review score. I was in town for the National Council for Black Studies conference. My colleagues and I ate here last night for dinner. Food was great. Service was excellent. Markeith (one of the co-owners was also our waiter). Ambiance was also very nice. Very clean and simple decor. An open space. Well lit. Good music. TV and sports. Also nice for kids as we had two children with us. It's also Black owned. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for good chicken and a nice, chill environment. read more

great food lovely customer service and very clean loved the food I walked in was greeted very nicely and no wait time food was ready and accurate read more

The food was actually good but the service was horrendous. My friend and I went after a concert on a Friday or Saturday night and there was 1 server and 1 person making all the food. It took us literally about 45 minutes to get our food after waiting 15 to even get waited on. Would maybe try it again, but earlier in the day and not on a weekend. read more

I was really excited to try this place as I work just a few doors down the street and have been looking for a place to eat at regularly. I read all of the poor reviews regarding the service and long wait time so I placed a to-go order to try and avoid this. The food only took about 10-15 minutes so that was great! When I stopped in there were only 2-3 people dining in and the host behind the bar was friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, the food itself was relatively underwhelming. I ordered the boneless "hot spicy" and a side of fries. The chicken was crispy, but the picture on the website shows the chicken smothered in sauce however as you can see it looks like they just poured a spoonful of sauce on top. You can't see it but the chicken underneath had 0 sauce on it. Bummer. The fries were a huge portion which I am glad considering they were $6, they were just ok though. Overall, the price isn't that bad considering you do get a generous amount of food. But, it's just average and I do not see myself going back. read more

bb.q Chicken Cincinnati - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A bit overpriced but really solid chicken, we appreciate the flavor and the crunchy texture

Markeith, took care of us. Best customer service downtown Cincinnati No pictures to review read more

10/10 would come again!!! Markeith from the service to the food, EXCELLENT! He CARRIES this place even tho the food is bomb already!!! this is a MUST! read more

I went in to this location just after 1 pm on their second day in business, when they should have eagerly been welcoming customers. Instead, I was told they were breaking until 3:30. Please?! You are eliminating much of the business lunch hour customers, and that would also include convention attendees who may have breaks other than the noon hour. You indicated that your hours are 11 to 10 or something like that, with no indication of a midday break. Add to that the reviews you get for terribly slow service. I will not be back. No second chance here. read more

the environment was clean and customer service was good but the overall the food was not something I'd eat again. The drinks were mediocre. And they charged for everything! I ordered wings and asked for ranch. You are charged $2.50 per tiny cup. Sides not included. read more

I ordered the 1/2 chicken in the original style. It's not a half chicken, just a collection of random pieces one of which was a back - just bones and batter. The chicken did taste good but I would stick to wings. At least you know what you're getting. The onion rings were good but the fries are completely soggy. Inedible. read more

They seemed to have worked some of the new restaurant kinks out and performed great today. This is my first time here so have little to judge from. I was greeted right away and given a spot to sit. Order was taken quickly and food came out in good time. Flavor was great and spice level was good as well. The wings were hot and crispy. Good quantity of fries. The waiter/waitress were making sure everyone was taken care of and trying to keep things moving along. Will definitely be back again. read more

Super good food. Love it. Service is excellent. Try the spiciest chicken and it was so good. Rice cake is delicious but fried rice is not really our taste. The whole place is always open probably because we always go there on weekdays. The music is kinda loud tho. read more

bb.q Chicken Cincinnati - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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What you need to realize when looking at reviews for this place is that most if not all of the reviews give few stars because concerns with service and long wait time. After eating here I echo the same concerns about the service and the wait times. It all seems very disorganized. Servers getting orders wrong and not refilling water. However, this appears to be an issue that is rooted in staffing. There are two employees helping the entirety of the restaurant. They play the roles of bartenders, busboys, hostesses, and servers. They are not set up to succeed. As far as food goes, the fried chicken I had was flavorful and delicious. I had the Gangnam style wings which were sweet, spicy, garlicky, and peppery. They were great. Fries were cold and unsalted which was unfortunate. The tteokbokki was fantastic and is probably the best one in Cincinnati. The next item I'm eyeing is the kimchi fried rice. All in all- yummy food. I think this place has potential but it has to overcome some serious staffing and managerial issue before it can succeed read more

Korean fried chicken is on point I first tried it in Ft Worth TX and was very impressed. I came back to CA and found a location in the Valley and anytime I'm down there I have to pick up an order. I was on Cincinnati for the Music Festival and found this location just walking by and it was a must before I left. They didn't disappoint at all. read more

I've had bbq in other states and in korea. Ingredients are definitely different and not in a good way. Yes it's crispy but thats where it ends. Either franchise isn't maintaining their quality or this location is cutting corners but it's definitely not korean chicken. If we knew it was fusion korean chicken we would've gone somewhere else. And our food took too long and we were only attended too when we asked. Ambiance is good but that's where it ends unless you want fusion chicken. If you give a website make sure your franchise location is on the list. read more

Markeith is the man. He took care of us with a big heart. The man is a legend! First time to Cincinnati and he took care of us beyond you can imagine. First yelp review ever and it is because of him. Come and see Markeith and you won't be disappointed read more

This was so disappointing in every way. I had tried Decibel Korean fries chicken in Walnut Hills and loved it so I was psyched when this opened near my office. First time they said it was a 50-minute wait so we just left. Today we were able to walk in. It's not clear if it's seat yourself or they seat you. There was a welcome stand but no one there. It is a sit down restaurant. The real problem was they took 25 minutes to bring us what was in the end lukewarm, overpriced chicken nuggets. The sauces were thick and syrupy. This is like Pizza Hut wings but you have to sit, wait and tip. It's still early but they're going to have to change a LOT to make another visit worthwhile. read more

Best wings ever! Glad we ran into this restaurant while visiting. Wings were crispy and fresh. Rice cakes were cooked to perfection. Cool, clean, and spacious restaurant. It's been less than 24 hours and I'm craving for their chicken already. Next time around I think we're gonna try the whole chicken. I hope they have this in my home town or else I'd be in trouble. We must visit at least once more before we return home. read more

Came for early dinner for two on a Sunday evening and sat at the bar. Ordered the half and half bone in wings, original and secret sauce, as well as kimchi fried rice. All of which came out within a reasonable time and piping hot. OG was phenomenal and the secret sauce had a bit of a cinnamon/brown sugar kind of thing going on which was a very interesting, in a good way! Both of these and the kimchi FR were extremely tasty and I think every server had kindly checked on us within minutes. I have no cons to relay, food, service, and atmosphere were terrific. From Indy but will be back on our next trip out here! Thx yall! read more

Chicken was good, the honey garlic was kinda lacking flavor but still good, the cheesling fries are way over priced and service was terrible

Fries were dry and not seasoned at all. Okay at best if with sauce. Chicken was good, crispy & juicy. Overall underwhelming for almost $30... read more

The food was great. I will definitely be eating there again the next time I am in Cincinnati. Very confidently located near football stadium and hotels. The staff is very helpful and friendly. read more

The food was excellent and a very large portion. Two of us got two small portions. We could have shared one because after the piping hot onion rings we could only eat three boneless wings. So we have lots of leftovers. Which were still delicious. Our server was great and the place was not busy at all. Too bad. You all need to check this place out! read more

I love that a bb.q opened up here, and on the same block as Paris baguette! The chicken and sides were fantastic, and the ambiance was taking me back to my time in Daegu with the variety of Korean television shows on the TVs. The server was also super sweet and helpful. read more

Great friendly and patient service! Amazing chicken wings! It's not your typical buffalo wing kind of place, there's a fun Asian twist to the flavors! The onion rings are amazing and the cheesling fries are very unique! The classic cocktails in passionfruit and strawberry lemon are super good also! Definitely recommend read more

Definitely recommend!!! We're visiting for the night and needed some food, we stopped in and got the 8pc secret sauce. So so good!! The sauce is great and the fries were crunchy. The atmosphere was great also. read more

To start, the sauce I got was pretty solid and the ambiance is pretty nice. Overall though cannot recommend in the slightest. Wings were over-fried (super crunchy and stringy), variable in temperature (had some that were fine, and some almost refrigerated cold), and it took 50 min on a Tuesday being maybe half full. The smallest order of wings is also $17, with fries being just under $6. Just not a spot I would recommend. read more

Delicious food and amazing service. Asia was our server and I had absolutely the best experience I've had in a restaurant in Cincy in a long time. Would definitely recommend read more

I saw the negative reviews but decided to give it a chance......now my time has been wasted. Went in on a slow Sunday afternoon (just myself), took a seat, and my order was taken approximately 8min later, which was a single order of 8pc wings and a water. In the time I was waiting about 3-4 takeout orders were prioritized and fulfilled, and a family of four, who walked in 10 minutes after me received a food item as well. 20min went by and I never got anything, so I can't speak on the taste of the food, only the service. read more

Terrible service!! Food took over an hour without any explanation and it was not good food at all.

Came out hot, light & crispy. Just the right amount of seasoning let me enjoy the wings with or without sauce. It's not like the hard-crusted, overly seasoned & greasy wings I've had from other places. And they do have drink options that I'd like to try when I'm not working. I highly recommend. read more

We're from out of town and have eaten at Bonchon (also a Korean fried chicken restaurant) and have heard BQQ Chicken was similar. Service could've been better. Food was good but not great. We were sat immediately but was not given water until 10 mins after getting seated. We also had to ask for refills and when they were refilled, it was warm water. Ick. There were six of us so food did take a bit longer but they also messed up our order and we did not receive all the food. We also got them all at different times. read more

One of the greatest environments I've been in. Markieth was excellence with service and was a very personable person. I will be back once again visit here again and will not think twice about it! read more

so this was delicious, almost cooked. took an hour for 8 wings. paid $17 for nothing and the server didn't even ask what we wanted to drink. server spoke to us one time and it was to take our order. never saw her again. read more

bb.q Chicken Cincinnati - Korean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Food not to bad but the kimchi fried rice had do kimchi in it. service was good. Done

Wow, overpriced chicken ($14) didn't shatter my world. But the slow slow service at lunch, an hour and a half and we were the first ones there, and all we ordered was chicken wings. read more

Went there on a Friday evening. It wasn't too busy. The staff was friendly, but I wasn't super impressed with the overall experience. First, the food was pretty good. I got spicy wings, my girlfriend got boneless wings, and we also got dumplings as a side. Timing in getting our food was bad. They brought the dumplings and my gf's boneless wings out after about 10 mins, which was reasonable. However, it took them another 20 mins or so to get my wings out. In addition, the dumplings came with a small side of soy sauce. The amount of sauce was barely enough for a couple of dips. I asked them for an additional side of the sauce. The server pours more soy sauce into the same container, but again, barely pours any into the container. I guess they are really trying to save on that soy sauce. Finally, we have chicken wings, in sauce, which are inherently going to be messy. All we had for napkins was the single napkins that came with the silverware. Should be a given if you are serving chicken wings to provide more napkins Overall, I'd say food was good, but they definitely need to work on some service issues. read more

The fine folks here accommodated our party of twelve on a Saturday night before a show at the Taft. They were awesome and treated us well. The food is delicious--all Korean bbq. The place is clean and modern, lots of floor to ceiling windows to let in the light and the feel of the city. I'd totally go again! read more