We got the honey garlic chicken, ddeokbokki, and the bulgogi rice bowl. Everything was delicious and the service was seamless. Our waiter was very kind to continuously stock us up with enough water. The restaurant is extremely relaxed and good for loud conversations with friends. read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

My last visit to Seoul was for 4 weeks and we had different family member visiting from other countries. They all wanted to try the famous Korean fried chicken. I ate a lot of fried chicken and came to know it well! This chicken here is authentic. Crispy, delicious and not greasy. We had the traditional (no sauce) and the non-spicy sauce. Very enjoyable. The manager came by to chat and I got to use my very limited Korean vocabulary. I'll be heading back to try their Tteokbokki. Once you have the fried chicken here, you'll never visit the Colonel or that sailor guy again. read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - Menu - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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You would be excused for thinking that BB.Q Chicken is an American style BBQ restaurant specializing in chicken. In fact, however, the BB.Q stands for "best of the best" quality and they specialize in Korean Fried Chicken. Inside has sort of a Pop Art vibe. There's plenty of comfortable seating. You order at the counter and then they bring your food when it's ready. Service was friendly. If you've never had Korean Fried Chicken, you're in for a treat. They have bone in pieces, wings and boneless nuggets. The chicken is hand-battered and slow fried to give it that thick, extra crispy texture. They have many cool sauce options. Many of them are sweet and spicy, but with different flavor profiles. Try Galbi, Gang-Jeong, and Honey Soy Garlic. The Kimchi Fried Rice was good. It was topped with a fried egg with a runny yolk. The dish had a little bit of a good sour flavor from the acidity. 4.5 Stars read more

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Went to lunch to pickup and the service was fast. The honey chicken is really good. The interior is not that big so more of a pickup place.

I usually go to Bonchon but I was in the mood to try someplace new and a friend recommended bb.q. The place is casual with an eclectic funky design. I liked it. The two people working there were both really friendly and helpful since I was new to their menu. I decided to try the boneless Galbi fried chicken.... a little spicy, smoky flavored sauce. Chicken comes on top of crispy french fries with a side of pickled radish. Everything was really tasty. Definitely going back to try other flavors. read more

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Very warm welcoming place to dine in or out and delightful food . Music the entire atmosphere was great. Cashier was pleasant to speak with she was able to help with the menu. Good food . Great vibe. read more

The food is always top tier, and the food always comes out piping hot and super quickly as well! Every time I go downtown I have to get their chicken! read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - Galbi Boneless - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I'd go back! The ambiance was fine. I really loved the frog stickers they put on the water jugs. Love frogs! They are so cute. I also liked the service and the food. I liked the pickled radish a lot. I also liked the boneless wings and special sauce. Galbi sauce wasn't as good but still fine! read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - Chopsticks - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Ordered takeout, Gangjeong flavor is like the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Only took about 10 minutes on a busy Friday evening. Restrooms were clean. The place is a bit small compared to the one in Allston, MA but still the interior design was nice. Only reason for 4 star is because...I thought every order came with the pickled radish cubes and when I got home to check, mine didn't have any :( . read more

Friendly staff (cashier/server), very attentive and creates a warm atmosphere. Been to a couple of bb.q chicken and it the chicken didn't compare to some of the other locations, nonetheless, still a solid establishment and place to get Korean fried chicken whenever you're craving it or in the area. read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

bb.q Chicken is one of those places I visit a few times a year when I get cravings for it. Today was one of those days. I've probably tried all of their chicken flavors at this point, so I decided to try the signature rice bowl this time, and I'm SO glad I did. The chicken flavor in this bowl was delicious and exceeded my expectations, and I loved the flavor combination with the onions under the egg and the sauces on top. I find that a lot of their chicken is too sweet, but this bowl had a great balance. read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - bb.q Signature Rice Bowl - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

2024 update: haven't had much problem until tonight's order. Some of the chicken were undercooked, some were over cooked and extremely dry, had a couple that were straight up not cooked at all. Our order also didn't come with the side radishes. Not the best experience tonight after not having ordered for a while. Additional edit: couple hours after eating, I now have a terrible stomachache. read more

We like BBQ chicken, but it was way too salty to our taste here. The service and ambiance were good, but the chicken was just too salty. We couldn't stop drinking water. read more

Walked here with a friend for dinner. The place was 1/2 full. Ordered chicken sandwich meal, my friend ordered a rice bowl. FORTY minutes later, my friend got his bowl. AND HOUR AFTER ORDERING, I got my sandwich. The fries were COLD. The chicken was dark meat, and had chunks of gristle in it. Never coming back. And with 17 different choices within a block of this dump, there are plenty of better food options. And before the A.I. robot recommends I go to the website or call some 1-800 to provide more information.... don't bother, you are NOT worth any more of my time. read more

The food was ready quickly. Tasted good, fresh, and despite ordering for dine-in, the staff were very accommodating in a last minute change to take-out. read more

A bit of cafeteria fast food type style for the sit down meals. Young nice customers. They sell alcohol which was not expected. The service was counter service and was quite good. The chicken was amazing. Wait a minute- THE CHICKEN WAS AMAZING. I'm a dark meat person but these cooks made every single piece absolutely delicious. Got a whole chicken made with half original and half spicy and my friend and I were wrestling for the last piece. read more

3 things about this restaurant: 1. The atmosphere is great. As a Korean, I feel like I'm back in my country because of this environment once you step inside the place. 2. The chickens are extremely crispy on the outside and extremely juicy inside. The chickens are cooked perfectly and I praise them for that. I wish they gave more sauces on the chicken and that's the only downside for this place. 3. Price doesn't get better than this. Bringing a Korean chicken franchise to the US with this price doesn't get better. Some might think the price is high but if you think about it, this is a popular chain in Korea and to have this in tri-state is amazing. Price is really similar to Korea. Overall, I have been coming back to this place and the owner is extremely nice. Very friendly and nice person to have a conversation with. Side street parking is available as well. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend! read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - Top: Secret Spicy Chicken Bottom: Honey Garlic Wings - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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A bit expensive but the honey garlic chicken is addictive. Very cute establishment, great customer service, my girls love the Ddeok Bokki and chicken wings. A must try! read more

bb.q chickens food is so good, they hands down have the best fried chicken i've ever had, definitely recommend soy garlic and both regular and spicy galbi, those are probably the best flavors. Definitely get your hands on the boneless lunch combo, 6pc boneless, fries, rice, and a soda for only $13, honestly the best bang for your buck. I recommend trying this place if you haven't already. read more

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We first came upon bb.q chicken in NYC's Koreatown and have been on the prowl for it since. So we were happy to see a franchise open on Thayer Street in Providence and sped up I-95 to get our fix! I swear, they must put crack in their classic original fried chicken wings cuz I can't get enough of it. We fell upon it as if famished and they were half-gone before I remembered that I should take a picture. We tried other flavors like the galbi-flavored and Gangnam-style wings, and while also good, that original though ... mmm, so crispy, hot, tender ... Get some - get some now - you won't regret it! read more

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Honestly it's been a roller coaster when it comes to management but I can finally say this restaurant is in an excellent standing, the service has gotten better and I feel I may have judged too harshly at first as my expectations from the new york location set the bar really high. Ultimately with the change of management the service here is impeccable coupled with delicious Korean fried chicken, I dare say it's tastier then Bonchons right across downtown! Though Again I'd suggest for this menu to include more sides and more seasonal specials in order to keep the place nice and fresh pared with maybe even new Cocktail ideas and more options when it comes down to alcohol and drinks. Though Ultimately I think BBQ chicken is great where it is! read more

Great place to get lunch! They have a lunch combo with your selection of boneless wings or chicken sandwich that will fill you up. Owner is super friendly and always takes care of his customers. You can keep yourself entertained with the Korean shows on the TV and some K-pop playing on the speaker. read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - Secret Sauce Chicken - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Flaky and airy, BBQ chicken finds itself a recipe that can hold its own against BonChon. The original recipe has moist meat, but dry outside that leaves a little more to be desired. After trying it, I am interested in seeing how they handle the soy garlic that I assume is going to be even more moist. The kimchi fried rice was excellent, but also has a bit of a kick for those not expecting it. Fair warning! read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I ordered the medium galbi wings, and it was amazing! I loved the sweet and spicy balance of the sauce. The wings were cooked perfectly - all of them were generously sized, with a very crispy skin on the outside and thoroughly cooked interior. It made for a very satisfying meal. The staff were very friendly. read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - Galbi Wings - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

My husband is a big Bonchon fan, so we were a little hesitant to try a competitor, but we overall really enjoyed our BBQ Chicken experience. It has become the new favorite! We arrived on a Friday night around 6pm, and the restaurant was packed! We got the last table. But about an hour later, most tables were available (see my photo). We had the sweetest waitress - I wish I could remember her name. She did a great job commanding the whole restaurant with her colleague and made us feel at home. She let us know upfront that they were out of boneless and that the wait was unusually long, about 40 minutes. We took our chances by ordering non-chicken first to hold us over, which worked out very well. In fact, our chicken came out in about 30 minutes. We first got Japanese beers (Hitachino) and Jjimdak, which I've never had before. We were warned that it is hot, and it definitely is. I loved the rice cakes inside the hot sauce. We opted for the Half and Half. It was huge! Their special sauce is mildly spicy and has a bit of sweetness. This was our favorite. The golden olive was nice, too. Unlike Bonchon, the pieces were more reasonably sized, and the breading:meat ratio was very good. The meat was so juicy! I wish we had had hand wipes. Menu is smaller than Bonchon's, but they do what they do well. I look forward to coming back and watching this spot get some traction. read more

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Where do I even begin Family? Now before I slid up off into the spot, I read a few reviews and I need to be clear on one thing, can we do our best as a community that reviews these restaurants to ensure our scale makes a bit more sense in the ratings? If service is off a bit but the food is still amazing and the restaurant is clean, giving them 2 stars when everything else is good, truly hurts the establishment in whole and not every server is a bad one, so let's work on that. My service at BBQ Chicken was amazing! From the greeting I had received when I arrived, to my food coming out in a timely manner and even how my server closed the door to keep the cold air out when he noticed that I was sitting there... (he did not have to by the way) but I appreciated that all the same. I went with both the Honey Garlic & Gangnam Style Wings and all I want to know is could these wings get any better? The Honey Garlic wings were both sweet and tender on the bite. Each chew came with a crisp that reminded me of apple pie aroma when near ones house and the pie is cooling by the window...Crisp as those apples but with Chicken Wing respect upon each one. Sweeter than Honey dew dripping on your finger....and those Gangnam Style wings with the green onions fighting temptation with flavor all because the garlic and peppers wanted to dance under the roof of my mouth and tickle each tastebud, I was impressed; to say the very least. When it comes to Wings, BBQ Chicken is on their A-Game and that is all I have to say! ;-) read more

I enjoyed a lunch order of boneless chicken this week, the honey garlic flavor. It was great. The chicken was cooked perfectly, with a nice crisp crunch and just the right amount of sauce. It was a fabulous lunch deal through Snackpass and the food was hot and ready on time as described in the Snackpass app. As you can see from the attached picture, it came in it's own special cardboard packaging along with the fries. The packaging I think kept it warmer than the normal Styrofoam that you would see. Being cardboard, it is probably more environmentally friendly but who knows. I wish the fries were a little crisper but everything was packaged nice and the drink came along at a great price. This isn't my first visit. I was here a few months ago, pre-Covid, with a client for a nice sit down. My client wanted hot and spicy and they delivered. We had the same sort of lunch special chicken, fries and a drink, and it was fabulous. I wish it could've gone a little quicker but I guess good food takes time. read more

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One of the most authentic Korean fried chicken spots in town, this claim is supported by many of my Korean friends. While it is a franchise, the owner runs it like a mom and pop shop and is very involved with his customers offering free drinks and is always jovial and joking. I highly highly recommend the gangam style bone in wings . This is is my go to comfort food when I'm having a really difficult day. read more

I was just here with Daym Drops. We had those honey garlic wings. The best he ever had. Looked amazing tasted the same. Garlic and sweet and tender. Customer service was A1. Best in new haven ct. non stop flavor and full of Love Fries great too. read more

Great place! Good portion sizes, excellent chicken, great sauces. Good value as well. Highly recommend. read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - Boneless Hot Spicy Chicken - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

If you're looking for a more interesting-than-usual comfort food experience, bb.q Chicken is really good. This was our first experience and we will definitely be back. We got the signature rice bowl (the most delicious sweet/spicy mayonnaise-y sauce and chicken) and Galbi boneless chicken. Both were spicy but not sweat-inducing. Can't speak to the service because we got takeout. Looking forward to trying more from the menu! read more

I have to cancel my order bcz I am not waiting 1hr 10 mins to get 8 pieces chicken. After 40mins waiting I gave up when they told me I have to wait another half an hour !!!!! They are still taking orders over the phone while already backlogged 12 orders. They have only 2 people in the kitchen. Only 4 tables occupied but took them 10mins to get one guy a beer. Hire more workers!!!! read more

As our New Haven trip was coming to an end, we got a hankering for fried chicken that could only be satisfied by the Korean variety. Having seen BBQ Chicken as a "hot and new" establishment on Yelp, we knew it was our duty as Yelp Elites to check it out. The place was packed upon entering and it was made immediately clear that they were quite understaffed. It appeared to be one lady both working the counter as well as bringing out the food. As a new business however, these kinds of setbacks are expected so we tried our best to patiently wait. For starters we got the calamari. While the squid itself was large and the serving size quite generous, there was a bit too much batter to thoroughly enjoy the app. With that scarfed down, we quickly moved on to the main attraction: an order of the Original Flavor Wings and their Spicy Variety (highest level of spice). This is where BBQ Chicken earns their 4 stars. The batter was crisp, but not so thick as to overwhelm the chicken. Upon biting into the tender wings, hot juice spilled out of everyone - a must for good fried chicken. The coating on the Original mix was not too overpowering and complemented the chicken quite nicely. Now here is where I warn everyone about the Spicy blend. THESE ARE HOT! All 3 of us are spice lovers and while we thoroughly enjoyed the taste, we found ourselves sweating and panting after the first one. It would have helped if they had brought out the pickled daikon BEFORE the end of the meal but hey, we did it to ourselves. All in all, this establishment serves some damn fine fried chicken, they just have a few bugs to work out which hopefully is the case by the time this review has been released. And for God's sake, get that lady up front some help! Keep up the good work! read more

I think Bonchon is better and I wish they had a more expansive menu. A good option though. Would come again.

Only one word: "daeeeeeebak." Finally another korean chicken place in New Haven to bring color to this very white town. Came here on a Monday night and it was busy and lively. My friend and I ordered fried chicken, kimchi fried rice, fries, fried calamari, soju, and beer. The food arrived fairly quickly considering that it's made to order, and they were absolutely delicious! The workers here are super nice and friendly, and the atmosphere (including the interior design and seating) is just very positive, comfortable, and Korean. The rise of this great Korean chicken place, however, forms an important rivalry for people in New Haven: Bonchin vs. BBQ Chicken. Here's what I think: 1. BBQ chicken has much more options and flavors for fried chicken 2. I personally enjoy the atmosphere at BBQ chicken more than that of Bonchon: While BBQ chicken is like your good ol' small, cute, cozy, and friendly chicken and beer place to kick back at on a weekday night with friends, Bonchon feels much more like an expensive white restaurant with a sports bar that serves korean food. 3. However, because of that, there is more seating and workers at Bonchon 4. Bonchon has a much wider variety of Korean dishes in addition to just chicken. That is the only disappointing part to me about BBQ chicken: I wish they have more to offer than just fried chicken (they don't even have kimchi!). The kimchi fried rice here was absolutely delicious, so they definitely have potential in making more Korean dishes like that! That being said, it is called BBQ Chicken for a reason. Overall, would definitely recommend this place if you're a big fan of Korean fried chicken, or just having a good time over some chicken and beer! read more

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I used to love this restaurant because their chicken is very crispy and delicious, but unfortunately, the service is only mediocre and the wait time is soooo long. When we got to the restaurant, we were waiting so long to get our water, eventually, I just went up and asked for it. After that, we had to wait another five min. I think the wait would be understandable if the restaurant were busier, but there were only five tables. Additionally, we waited over 45 min to get our two orders. I felt very bad for my friend because I got so hangry. I think would give this place 3.5 stars, but I'd rather round up than down. I'd probably order food to go from here, but I don't think I am going to come to this place as a sit down restaurant anymore. Ok I'm changing my review after we actually got our food - it was cold and hard and I'm pretty sure this chicken isn't cooked all the way. read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I used to like this place. But unfortunately this place has been turn into a complete shit after recent reopening. I would give them 0 star if possible. The service is slow and rude. The first time I ordered, they totally forgot about my order. The second time, I waited 50 minutes for my order and when I asked the waiter whether they have cooked and the waiter said he was not sure. The fried wings are only half of the size compared to before (see photo), and the taste has changed. I strongly recommend people to stay away from this restaurant, even if they were good before. Don't waste your money here!!!!!! read more

bb.q Chicken New Haven - super small wing - Korean Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I wish there was a 3.5 rating, because that's where I think this spot would actually fall. They are a new establishment and surely working out the kinks, so gotta take that into account. The wings are a bit on the small side, but they live up to the standard of other Korean fried chicken. I appreciate the broad flavor options, but I think I'm still a Bonchon fan. You don't get any side dishes like pickled radishes or kimchi - so that's no fun. I got the cheese fries, and it was that canned yellow "cheese" that's just no bueno. The fries themselves were decent though. I also got the boneless wings and there was sooooooooo much fried stuff on it I had to peel some of it off to not suffer an immediate heart attack. Then again some people may like that greasyity crunchity goodness. A buddy got the garlic wings and her breath was literally able to kill a vampire that was 10 feet away from us. I'll give it another try in the future and hope they've stepped up their game. read more

The place we were going to was closed so we stopped in here as it was close by. So glad we did. The interior was well maintained (and we were able to sit inside). Food was delicious. If you can't handle spice, beware and let them know when you order. Right now it is set up so you order at the cashier, sit down, and they bring it to you. (Don't know if this is the usual procedure or if it is due to Covid-19). Either way, not a fancy spot, but top notch eats! read more