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    Chicken Insider

    4.7 (251 reviews)
    Open 11:15 am - 9:30 pm

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    Amanda W.

    My first time trying Chicken Insider but this spot has been on my list to try for a long time now! I was just waiting for a craving to kick in! And it was more than what I expected. First, we ordered the 10 chicken wings, it was $15 so definitely pricey for what it is. Each wing was perfectly dunked and it did not feel super heavy, which is a huge plus! It was crispy and juicy. The only issue is that I did not order with any sauces, and this was a mistake as the chicken wings really did not have any salt or sauces on it. So note to self, next time get a sauce! Overall, while I enjoyed the wings, the price is definitely steep. Regardless, I will likely go back and try again and get a sauce with my wings next time!

    10 Naked Wings with Mild Korean Sweet Chili
    Alison A.

    Got as delivery and was very impressed with the size and flavoring of the meat. I went once in person and wasn't super impressed, however when I ordered again it was much better. I would recommend getting some naked wings with the fried ones to help balance out the heaviness

    Cajun Fries
    Phoebe L.

    This was my go-to chicken spot since it's so reliably delicious with lots of options for everyone! It's a pretty small restaurant, so most people were getting take out. However, I think the chicken is yummiest eaten fresh, and I haven't had difficulty getting a seat. The boneless chicken is incredible! I really loved how juicy the dark meat is, and each individual piece is still pretty big. I also like getting two sauces on the side so that I can dip and mix them however I want! I really like the spicy Korean sweet chili, but my favorite is to get the the tteokboki to dip the chicken into that sauce (since it's spicier and has more umami flavor). The pork tonkatsu meal is fried beautifully, and it's the perfect portion size. The cajun fries were also top tier! I would definitely come back, especially for one of their lunch specials :)

    Albert K.

    Best fried chicken in the area by far. The chicken is perfectly crispy and lots of flavors to pick from. I enjoyed the Thai spice! Cajun fries were good too. Good lunch special.

    Soy Garlic
    Martha K.

    I'm a huge fan of Korean fried chicken and I think I tried most places in NYC. It was my first time trying Chicken Insider and I wasn't disappointed. I loved how flavorful the chicken was with the coating and the generous portions. The fries were crispy and delicious as well. Everything was enough for two people and I loved how fast / efficient the service was. Not sure about ambiance because we ordered takeout, but we are overall happy with our experience with this chicken joint. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: N/A

    Bone in wing lunch combo   Cajun fries and salad
    Evan N.

    Lunch deal was really affordable. $13 for 6 wings and fries plus a salad. The wings were decent, not something I will crave over and over again. But since the deal I can 100% seeing myself come back at some point. Spicy Korean chili sauce was good. The people working here are so kind and nice! Enjoyable to sit down and have a nice lunch!

    David T.

    A true hidden gem, chicken insider is the best KFC I've had in my entire life, let alone in NYC. Their chicken sandwhich is so juicy and crispy, coated with the right amount of sauce while maintaining the perfect crunch - dare I say the best in the city! Their also bone in chicken wings are literally a piece of heaven on earth. Light, crispy, and not oily, you must get the soy garlic. RUN don't walk to this establishment before they get too popular and you'll need to wait in line (always worth the wait). Oh, also they even have a bomb lunch deal. Come now!

    Honey BBQ plus Crispy Boneless Chicken
    Chris A.

    Chicken Insider is the type of place you develop a long term relationship! My relationship started before the pandemic during the pandemic, and is continuing as we are reopening. The food is just so rich and flavorful, that I am constantly finding myself fighting the urge to order delivery or pick up (close to my apartments). The chicken to use it just so moist. I always order their hash brown chicken sandwich - it has been my go to. I also love ordering their crispy fried chicken and choosing a variety of different sauces with them. They're sides are all great. In terms of their options for fries, I'd suggest going with the truffle Parmesan fries. They are truly the best. I am not wild about their Cajun fries. They are quite popular and sometimes don't have delivery available on certain apps or are temporary closed because they're at capacity in terms of orders. So that is something to be mindful of. A little pricey, but definitely worth it to me.

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    Awesome shop. Great wings. Korean and Buffalo style both awesome. bBeer and soju for delivery so great.

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    Very fast service. They alerted me if I wrote a Google review I would get free fries. I mostly…read morewrite on yelp so I declined but that was nice. The chicken was really crunchy and tasty. The Korean donut is definitely something you NEED to try. Its like a zeppole with a little crunch to it and no messy powder. The inside is super quiet. Its a grab and go try place. You can sit outside in the circle seats when it is open. You can enter in on 44th drive or 45th. The inside is super clean, it takes about 15 mins for your food to be done but worth it. I highly recommend it. This food is definitely quality. Fun fact this is where the court square library used to be.

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    1.7 miMidtown East

    This KFC, or rather Korean Fried Chicken place, opened up back in April on 1st Avenue, with a new…read moreone having very recently opened on 2nd Ave and 73rd. I went here a while back to order lunch for takeout, and it was pretty good. After they opened, they added some specials ranging from $15 to $17, combining chicken with fries or dumplings, and I went with the sweet and spicy boneless chicken with standard fries, as you can also update the fries to the "spicy snow" version for an extra $1. The cashier was friendly. The sweet and spicy chicken is their version of Yangnyeom/양념치킨, and the combo came with a few moderately sized pieces. The breading was crispy, and the chicken inside was pretty tender. There was some sweetness, and it had a mild kick, though it wasn't as spicy as I prefer. The fries inside were OK. They had a good crisp to them and a good crunch, but needed a tad more salt. The fry portion was also much larger, so next time, I would just stick with the chicken. The free kimchi was standard and decent. This was a perfectly decent Korean chicken spot. If it were any closer to a Korean neighborhood, I doubt it would be doing well, but there is a distinct lack of Korean places nearby outside of the primarily takeout spot, which doesn't specialize at all in chicken. It fills a niche, and I would likely at some point stop in again to try their Korean chicken sandwich or their plain chicken to try more of their sauces.

    I've ordered 3 times, and enjoyed all 3 meals at home. I go in person, place my order, and go…read morehome to enjoy. It's not as messy as you might think. Things were rather neat actually. My first ever order of Boong's wings, since wings are hands-on, was a bit messy, but oh sooo good, and worth it. LOL But, as I write this, I realize that the boneless chicken pieces I have ordered twice, are not messy, even tho I'm hands-on with that meal, too. LOL. so, I could eat those in the shop, and not feel like my hands are a total mess. SERVICE is friendly and helpful. ASK if you have questions. :) I've had the chicken wings, and the boneless fried chicken. I like the sauce choices, and the complimentary small container of kimchi . You need to ask for it if you want it. And, right there!! Boom!! That's a BENEFIT OF READING YELP REVIEWS. Right?!! :) That part of my take-out container that is open, is open for a reason--to keep the crunchiness of the chicken. If closed, the heat from the food would make it less crunchy. As if steaming it. So, the restaurant gives you your takeout container with one part open. Make sure it stays open. I still have to try the ramen, because I'm curious about the machine -see my photos--the machine helps you prepare your ramen sold in the colorful packaged ramen available in the shop. There is a MILD-SPICY-EXTRA SPICY. SELECTION. See my photos of the COLORFUL RAMEN WALL. There is seating available inside-about 6 tables. I'll update when I try the ramen, and I'll enjoy it inside the shop.

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