I started in this "hot chicken" craze with Dave's Hot Chicken. Nu Chicken takes this to a new,…read morebetter level. They have the same really good chicken fingers, pickles and bread. But they also have their Moon Boy Sauce. That's good stuff. It's good on the chicken, true. I've had some leftover and used it on a salad. Delicious! They also have healthier options. I like the slaw. My favorite meal there is the Loaded Fries. Fries with slaw, chicken to your heat level, and Moon Boy Sauce. Try it. Service is always fast. And you can see it being prepared in the back. Very clean. I also like that this place is (somewhat) local. Yes, it's related to the Nashville Hot Chicken franchise. But, it's related to the local Nu Kitchen up the block.

Probably won't be back…read more The chicken was very good crispy, flavorful, but that's about it. The mac and cheese is absolutely terrible, 1/10 almost inedible. The fries tasted stale to me, my bf liked them but it was a no for me. The slaw was also pretty good, but they put way too much on the sandwhich which left it kind of soggy. The number one reason why I won't be back is due to the fact that they charge .50 for sauce... while i completely understand business need to make money, we ordered $60 worth of food and tipped - they couldn't have spared ONE extra sauce? seriously? To make matters worse - We ordered two tenders on the side - come to find out the ONE sauce that "came with the tenders" was half full LOL. very odd to not give one extra sauce and not worry about the two quarters... such a turn off. service was fine. food is made fresh. lots of places to sit. overall not super impressed.

Bonchon is now open in Worcester! I stopped by on grand opening weekend and the place was packed…read more There was a long line inside, about 25 customers ahead and seating area half full. Online ordering was turned off. It took about 45 minutes to reach the register. I've already enjoyed the Korean fried chicken at their Nashua NH location, so I decided to order something different. Besides Korean fried chicken, they also offer other Korean dishes, bowls, noodles, fried rice, sandwiches, fries, snacks, and Korean donuts. I ordered a Soy Garlic Mopo Corn Dog ($4.99 plus tax) and a Japchae ($15.99 plus tax) for takeout. The order was ready to go in 15 minutes. The Korean Corn Dog had a mozzarella cheese & hot dog center, coated with golden crunchy potato cubes and a spicy mayo for dipping. The Japchae dish had soft glass noodles, carrots, onions, spinach, red peppers, mushrooms and bulgogi stir-fried with soy garlic sauce, topped with sesame seeds. This dish had good hearty flavors. Overall, the Korean Corn dog and Japchae dish were both very good. I would come back to this Gold Star Blvd location once the newness wears off. For the time being, I'll continue to stop at the Lowell or Nashua Bonchon locations.

Only giving two stars because the wings were great! I got the mixed wings (8) and drums (4). The…read morewings were crispy and delicious, whereas the drums were completely raw. I ordered through DoorDash and got a partial refund and credits, but just please go to the Lowell location. It's definitely the better one.

I was under the impression it'll be glazed style chicken like Bon Chon or bbq Chicken. I don't see…read moreanything Korean as they claim about the chicken. Either way, really solid fried chicken. Levels above Popeyes and KFC. Right to the stars now, drumsticks--spicy or regular. Can't go wrong with either or. Chicken is so deep fried. Really solid fried chicken here. They also got seasoning by the door with some fermented spices or spicy in general. Definitely worth trying if you need a bit more heat and extra flavoring. Also had wings--a bit too skinny imo. My preference here is drumsticks. Chicken nuggets- needs improvement Spicy Chicken wrap - needs improvement Popcorn chicken- very tender--definitely worth trying Grease- plenty of it Overall, their online ordering is seamless (accepts major cc and Apple Pay), and restaurant has good seating-- your general fast food style restaurant. Location is in downtown with very limited parking. Plan ahead if you're stopping in. Cheers.

So I've been driving past this place for a very long time and they finally opened up…read more they've only been open for roughly about 5 months, the chicken is absolutely fantastic I ordered the spicy but it really wasn't as spicy as I would like it but still really good very nice place but I will say if you're coming here parking is going to be a challenge cuz there is next to zero parking anywhere if you're driving It took me 30 minutes just to find parking

Best food in a long time…read more Great location. Staff is AMAZING. Remembers us every time we walk in. We visit twice a month.

This was our first time at Saloon 139 and it was highly recommended on a local food group. We…read morearrived early on a Saturday afternoon and we were warmly greeted by the owner who bowed to us and wished us a happy new year. He seated us at a booth and there was hardly anyone in the restaurant. The bartender was our server and he was very hospitable. My husband drank Sam Adams beer (for only $5. a bottle) and I had Mai Tais (for only $8. each!!!). We ordered a pupu platter for 2, beef lo mein and fried potstickers. The potstickers were absolutely amazing!!! The pupu was very good...especially the egg rolls and crab rangoons. We didn't particularly care for the was the spare ribs and teriyaki was prepared ( they had sauce on them). We really enjoyed our meal and time here and will definitely come again. And when we got up to leave the owner made us sit back down again and made us mai tais on the house!

This is the place to go for high-quality Korean fried chicken. They're pretty expensive, so beware…read more If you want cheap wings, you're better off going to Buffalo Wild Wings. We think the quality is worth it so this is our newish go-to for wings. Perfect for takeout as they usually time things well if you order online. Not a ton of parking so the lot can get full if it's a busy time. Not a lot of seating inside and the place seems to be catered toward takeout. Had the original, honey garlic, and spicy galbi. All three were great (photos are of leftovers the day after, sorry). Love the pickled radish that comes as a side. We ordered three boxes for two people which was plenty. The half/half box might be worth it if you're eating alone and really want variety, otherwise, I would go for individual boxes since you get more for your money. Since I'm eating the leftovers as I write the review, I will say they are definitely not as good as leftovers (not surprising) since they lose their crunch. Still tasty though!

We were excited to try bbq chicken. We have never had Korean chicken and love trying new things…read more The place was empty when we arrived but there were a lot of people coming in and out to pick up. We walked in and no one greeted us which I wouldn't have noticed if they didn't great every other person after us. We asked what was recommended and how it was our first time. The woman coldly pointed to them menu and said this is popular. The guy working sat on a tablet watching tv almost the entire time we were there. The food: The noodles were really spicy. I didn't like them and I thought the texture was weird. The cheese bread tasted like cheesy, greasy fried dough. They were ok. We got a half chicken which were small pieces with almost no meat. I would definitely get wings or boneless next time. Chicken was juicy and crunchy very yummy. Boba was bad. Tea was ok but my pearls were 1 clump. Sauces we tried were pretty good. Overall go try it. Don't expect any service at all or any help deciding.

Love the chicken, it's tasty. You can get grilled or fried. The sides are also very good. Quick…read moreservice. I love it for a quick meal or for catering an event.

So I found this place on my Travelers and thought I would give it a try the staff was super super…read morenice even though they didn't speak English but they were super nice the food was great and I would definitely recommend

The taste is great, the environment is very warm and cozy, and I will come here oftenread more

Rating: 4.5 Came to…read morestopped by this local family owned Ethiopian restaurant for lunch on the way to Vermont. Street parking available around the area. It's a small restaurant with just few seatings and a counter. Inside was pretty empty. Looked authentic as everyone in there were African people and seemed to be speaking African language. We sat down and looked at the menu. Menu is small but offer authentic Ethiopian dishes. I ended up getting some samosas to start, spicy lentil, mixed veggie and beef. Had chai tea. Chai tea was nice and hot, chai flavor with subtle sweetness and creaminess. The samosas were fresh, steaming, crispy, and hot on the inside. Came with a dipping sauce the has bit of acidity. All the types were good but beef was my favorite. We got Ethiopian platter with meat. It came with large anjero which is a spongy fermented flat bread which feels and look like a pancake. It came with 5 different dishes on top which consisted of lentil mix, beef and vegetables, cauliflower and eggplant, chicken and veggie, and collard greens and vegetables. You scoop up the dish with anjero and eat them together. I've never had this kind of dish but it was very interesting and tasty. It had lots of vegetables and was large portion so even sharing with another person, I feel like i got really full and got my vegetables for the day. Everything was spiced and flavored well and reminded of authentic home cooking. Even though that taste of the food wasn't mind blowing it was hearty, soulful and healthy food that leave you feel satisfied. The service was excellent. The server which i think is the owner was very nice and helpful. Being relatively new to Ethiopian cuisine he was able help us navigate what to expect and order and answer any questions. He was very friendly and almost felt like a fatherly figure. Overall this place is definitely a hidden gem. If you want to try authentic Ethiopian soul food. I highly recommend visiting. Food and service were excellent. I enjoyed the experience and i was glad that i was able to try new type of food i've never tried before. These kind of family owned local restaurant are what i like to and want others to support.

I had only been to one Ethiopian restaurant before and enjoyed the food there, so I was eager to…read moretry this restaurant. The man working there was friendly and welcoming and we got an Ethiopian anjero platter with three vegetable stews, beef, and chicken. Everything was delicious and tasted healthy and fresh. I think I preferred both meat stews and the mixed vegetable stew over the lentils and eggplant stews, but everything was great. I'm going to have to clarify this next time maybe, but the stews came atop a large anjero that tasted a bit more sour than the smaller ones that came on the side. We remember the bread from the other Ethiopian place we've tried in the past to be more sour than both of the ones we had here. I looked it up and it seems there's a difference between the Ethiopian anjero (larger and more fermented/sour) and the Somali one. I like both, but it was just interesting to learn.

First time ordering, twice, in 6 mths I ordered the fried chicken. Really disappointed again how…read moredried up and tough, chewy it was. It's in their name, fried chicken! and it was like sawdust, again!

Best fried chicken EVER!!! And everything else I ordered came out great, delicious and wonderfully…read moreserved. Service was excellent. Ambiance was fun. Will go back again. Definitely.

Birthday dinner vibes at Sham in Worcester. My amazing friends spoiled me with a feast & it did not…read moredisappoint! We kicked things off with the trio of dips -- beet hummus, classic hummus, & baba ganoush -- all silky smooth perfection. Then came the kibbeh & the crispiest wings ever. For mains, we dove into the chicken shawarma wrap & the Sham mixed grill with rice -- juicy, flavorful, & worth every bite. Of course, no celebration is complete without something sweet, dessert was hareese and kunafe. From start to finish, everything was bursting with flavor & the service made it feel extra special. Worcester foodies, this spot is a must-try!

i ordered takeout from here based on reviews online, and it's by far one of my top favorite…read morerestaurants in massachusetts already. when i came in to pick up, i wished that i had came here to eat. the restaurant is gorgeous on the inside, with a casual atmosphere upstairs, and formal downstairs. Mo, who helped me with pickup, is exceptionally hospitable, friendly and kind. i ordered the mixed grill feast plate with extra chicken, rice, salad, onions + parsley, three pieces of falafel, plus white sauce, garlic sauce, and fresh tzatziki. the meal is so deliciously fragrant, with the rice smelling and tasting so nutty and sweet, and the meats & falafel seasoned and cooked to perfection. all of the seasonings tasted as if there were 500 flavors packed in and balancing each other in harmony. their sauces were all super fresh; a standard serving is enough but i wish i ordered extra just because. you don't actually need any sauces with how flavorful everything is, though. everything is seriously impressive. mixed grill feast plate 10/10 salad 10/10 falafel 10/10 sauces 10/10 i can't describe this meal as anything other than perfect, no exaggeration. i will definitely return, to eat in or for takeout. special thanks to the amazing reviews that convinced me to try sham restaurant, they are accurate and their food really is *that* good. i can't recommend sham restaurant enough! ambiance: 5/5 food: 6/5 drinks: n/a service: 6/5 sham restaurant: 5/5