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4.0 (248 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Rich H.

I was curious about this place when it first opened, especially because it was popular. There was always a line or group waiting to get in. I knew that I would eventually try it. Over the past several months I've ordered takeout a few times. I was a little surprised at how long it took. On average about 20-25 minutes from the time I called to the time it was ready. Fortunately, the chicken was good and worth the wait, as long as I wasn't starving. But, I do have to pack my patience. And because of that, it is not my Go-To Korean fried chicken place. It is at Bayhill Shopping Center where my gym is, where I get my coffee and shop for groceries and household items. Anyway, some pics of the place.

Soy garlic chicken
Jackson C.

Bb.q chicken is a popular chain Korean fried chicken joint located inside a strip mall in San Bruno. Inside, you find a number of seats available for sitting if you choose. You pick your chicken, whether with bone or boneless, and your choice of sauce with of course has a Korean bent, such as Gangnam, spicy Galbi, cheese, honey garlic, etc. We tried the soy garlic chicken today. Overall, the chickens were on the smaller size compared to some other Korean fried chicken places. The chicken was crunchy indeed like Korean fried chicken should be but I didn't find the chicken stand out from others. The chickens were kind of dry inside. The sauce was decent. Moreover, the price for six pieces was $18, a bit on the expensive side. Given how average these Korean chicken wings were, I didn't find that they offered good value for your money.

Jason K.

My friend ordered the boneless wings, and they were good. Just be prepared for a long wait. Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience with my own order. It appears my food was never made and was somehow lost, despite there only being three or four dine-in customers at the time. After my friend received his meal and another customer who ordered after me was served, it became clear that my order had been overlooked. The lady employee was apologetic and searched for my order, which I appreciated. However, after already waiting so long, I didn't want to wait for my meal to be remade, so I requested a refund. I was given a receipt and told the order had been voided, but the refund process wasn't clearly explained, so I'm hoping it is processed without any issues. One additional area for improvement would be the restaurant environment. There was a noticeable mildew or mold-like odor, and the bathroom lighting was extremely dim. I understand that mistakes can happen, but better order tracking, clearer communication about refunds, and improvements to the facility would make for a much better customer experience.

Original small order fried chicken.
Lucy L.

Good fried chicken. Glad we finally came to bb.q chicken. The chicken was fresh, juicy, and fried with the right amount of crispness. Order at the cashier and select a whole chicken, bones chicken or wings. Choose your size for S, M or L. Then choose your flavor and spices. We chose a small order of original wings, fried dumplings filled with pork & cabbage, and a side of coleslaw. The orders each came with a small container of picked radish/daikon which was refreshing and good. The creamy coleslaw was also a good complement to the fried foods. The chicken was very good and we will be back to try other flavors. The dumplings had good flavor and was good sized serving. T Ample parking in the lot. The restaurant is small but clean and service was decent. The decor of the place a a bit drab and had an odd odor of new paper products.

Wendy H.

The chicken is crispy and hot. It's still hot when I bring it home. I prefer them over Bonchon. They have weekday lunch specials that include a drink and a box of chicken and fries. It's enough for two to share. Service is ok. Not the friendliest but they got the order right. There's seats in the dining room but it looks like people just do take out.

Wing
Kelvin C.

Chicken is lip smackin good. Perfectly fried to crispy perfection, juicy, tender, and flavorful. The wings were hot and fresh. The crust is just the right amount of flaky and airy bits of crisp. The plain is very tasty, it does not need sauce.

Jacob C.

Original - can't really go wrong with these. They are juicy and the crust is crunchy Soy garlic - enjoyed the garlicy flavor and these sticky wings maintained its crunch Galbi boneless- a little too saucy for like liking. Smoky flavor A little expensive, but still good food overall. Staff is nice as well

Soy Garlic small, eight piece boneless
Ari A.

Was craving some Korean fried chicken and this chain is one of the best in my opinion for sizable, affordable, and tasty Korean fried chicken. This location had about five booths or so, which is ample seating for the location. Ordering was simple and the chicken is made fresh so expect to wait. They have a water station next to the cashier, which was a nice touch. We ordered two smalls for our small family of three, which was more than enough food. I wish they had more options when it comes to greens so the meal is a little bit more balanced. Soy garlic chicken: great go too if you have little ones that don't eat a lot of spice. This does have a very small kick to it so it's not completely not spicy for those who cannot handle spice at all. Secret sauce chicken: I like this much more than I thought I would. It was sweet and just the right amount of spicy for those who like spice but still want to taste their food.

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Reena L.

Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Cleanliness 10/10 My family and I were greeted warmly right away by the cashier. This was our first time at this l location so we were not familiar with the menu. The cashier kindly guided us through the menu and gave us some recommendations. We decided on the Gangnam Style boneless chicken, Wings of Fire, onion rings and the fried dumplings. The Gangnam style was delicious and the jalapeños added the perfect amount of heat. The Wings of Fire were incredibly spicy, almost inedible but kept you coming back for more, they were so good! The sides were perfect filler for the meal as well. Everything fresh and service was quick. Will be coming back soon. Thanks staff.

Sunil R.

Crispy, flavorful Korean fried chicken that definitely hits the spot--especially the cheesling and garlic flavors. The texture is consistently crunchy and juicy, and the sauces are solid across the board. Perfect stop while charging at the Tesla Supercharger in the parking lot.

Venus A.

Tried this many times but first time to order here in San Bruno and wanted my friend at work to try. Got Rose Teokbokki and Soy garlic chicken to share- they love it as I do. The teokbokki is perfect creamy and cheesy and rice cake is addicting First time having the soy garlic and it was good still crispy( I'm not a fan of sauced chicken but this time i like it..

Honey and Garlic wings
Michele T.

We first had bb.q Chicken when we were in Hawaii. We liked it a lot, so we were excited to learn there was one in San Bruno. Ordered some for pickup on a Friday and it took about 25 minutes for our wings to be ready. Ordered both the Honey Garlic and Cheesling wings. These are best eaten when fresh and hot. Like both flavors, although the cheesling flavor was the favorite within our family. Note - Caution if there is a nut allergy as the chicken batter includes nuts.

8pcs Spicy Original Chicken
Akari Y.

I have been hunting for a good wing place and i finally found it. Juicy, light breading, the spice wasn't overpowering, and it was tasty! I will say the wings were on the smaller side but i still love it. I definitely want to get a different flavor next time! If you're super hungry and you are a party of two, the 8pc ain't enough! The service was good and there was seating inside!

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