When I first read about Fire Chicken, I KNEW I had to try it. The reviews of this new restaurant poured in and made me so jealous seeing so many happy customers. Recently, I finally had the chance to drop by to see what all the hype was about! The Fire Chicken storefront is very small. Not exactly sure what the business was beforehand, but just know before you go: there is no indoor seating. When you walk in, you check out the menu and then ring a bell when you're ready to order. (Pro tip, you can actually place your order ahead of time right from their Yelp page. Something I just realized when I went to pen this review. Big time saver.) I went for the namesake Fire Chicken gangjung. The meal came with rice and a drink. After about eight minutes, my food was ready. It was nicely packaged in a brown bag and a foil covered container. It smelled soooo good, that I decided to eat in my car in the parking lot. And I'm glad I did because the meal was hot and fresh. The sauce is indescribable. Sweet. Spicy. Unlike anything I've had before. It was perfectly complemented by the crunchiness of the chicken. The bite-sized bits were devourable. I basically inhaled the meal. Special mention - the rice. I loved that Fire Chicken kicked it up a notch with a sweet soy sauce and some crunchy bits on their rice. Made a delightful side dish to my Fire Chicken gangjung. The only downfall of Fire Chicken is location. I'm rarely in the area, which is probably good because I would gladly eat at this incredible restaurant every day. read more

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This was absolutely not low carb. But it was a delight in my mouth, tons of flavor on the fire chicken, my only disappointment, we did order 2 different kinds of chicken entrees and they tasted almost the same. Huge portions, if I'm craving fire chicken this will definitely be where I go. read more

Hot, delicious, and fast. Friendly service. I get mild fire chicken and it's still got a kick.

Really enjoyed the food here! The ideal mix is a chicken dish and a bowl with sauce and veggies and having them mixed together lol. The sauces are all delicious and portion sizes are quite large. read more

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Fire ass food everything ok the menu fire The lady at the front was super cool And I like how it's in and out fast food read more

I love trying out new places and this was no different. After a long day at the zoo, I wanted to get some take out and head back home. I had a craving for some Korean food, (I grew up on this my whole life) and something tasty was necessary! We ordered the Bulgogi Beef Ramen, Spicy Beef Bulgogi Bowl, 2 orders of the Red Chicken Gangjung and 6 piece Mandu. Let me tell you, we ordered one of the chickens to be spicier, and BE CAREFUL! Its sooooo spicy that if you're sensitive to spices, you won't be able to enjoy it. But if you love spicy, this is amazing! The Chicken was super flavorful and amazing all around. The beef bulgogi was savory, and if you're new to Korean food, this will set the bar pretty high as far as flavor is concerned. You may go to a more traditional restaurant and be disappointed that you are missing out on all that flavor. The ramen was not my favorite, but that didn't mean it wasn't good. I was just so impressed by the meats that the ramen was no longer what I wanted to fill up on. I would recommend getting the ramen alone when you're craving a flavorful soup, otherwise you will end up like me and forget about it because the chicken was so good. It was also packaged well, the noodles were on the side so it didn't get soggy and gross. Everything was made very well. It traveled well also, and I did not experience any quality issues when I got home. The shop is small, and is easy to miss. But they have great service, and seem to really care about their customers. This is one of those places that is a small mom and pop joint that people may overlook because of its size. Do not pass it up! You will be satisfied and full. The portion sizes are excellent! Easy to share with somebody unless you have a crazy appetite. We had leftovers! read more

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1. The food was great! I ordered a combo for Korean fried chicken, and it came with both rice and a can of drink. You get the can of drink yourself at the fridge, and there is a wide selection of soft beverages to pick from. The rice was slightly soggy, but still good. The Korean fried chicken was tasty and not very spicy. It was also slightly soggy but still good. The food would have taste phenomenal if it was not soggy, but the flavor was definitely 10/10. 2. Parking is reasonable since you would ideally pick up your order and go. 3. This location may be hard to find since it is not always noticeable at a very busy street. However, it might be helpful to put on your GPS and pay attention. 4. The cashier was wonderful and nice. Enjoy the Korean food! read more

Fire Chicken - Korean fried chicken - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I called in to order takeout and ordering was easy. We ordered a large fire chicken and the shrimp tempura. The fire chicken was fire. It's just really good chicken, no two cents about it. However our 18$ box of fire chicken did not come with rice. I didn't even think to ask for rice. I called them thinking they forgot to throw it in the bag but no- your 18$ worth of chicken comes without rice. The four pieces of shrimp tempura were fine- nothing special at all just your typical average tempura. We ended up spending 27$ for a large box of chicken and four shrimp. I think this place will do well because the fire chicken is addictive. Service was fine but not friendly. The phone call I placed to ask about rice was awkward at best and their was no "sorry for the confusion" or explanation. read more

Fire Chicken - There were 4. Just okay. - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Nice and convenient. Order on seemless and pick up at the store. The order was ready in 5 minutes. Got the Bulgogi shrimp and it was great! Lots of flavor within! Can't wait to try the actual fire chicken next time haha. read more

Fire Chicken - Bulgogi Shrimp Gangjung @hybrideater - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Loved the chicken. Didn't like to be proselytized to wile ordering lunch. I will definitely be back for the food. It was delicious. I just think you should reconsider branding your religious beliefs on your food service business. If you're doing some kind of outreach to homeless and giving away food, by all means, put whatever message you want on there. You don't want to leave a bad taste in the mouth of ANY customer. read more

Fire Chicken - Fire Chicken Gangjung - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Too much batter on chicken. Other than that everything else was ok i guess Bulgogi beef was good read more

Very tasty Spicy Saucy Good portion size Reasonable price A bit too much breading on the chicken but damn it was good read more

Overall great first experience I placed my order through the Yelp app and it only took about 20 minutes until my order was ready. Everything I ordered was DELICIOUS! I really loved the shrimp tempura appetizer and the dipping sauce that came with it. The chicken and rice was also very good. I got the red chicken gangjung - very SPICY!! Great flavors and portion sizes with reasonable prices. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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I was pretty disappointed with the two items I ordered. The sauce on the chicken bulgogi was good but it needed a lot more of it. The spicy pork mandu were very disappointing because they tasted freezer burned and had no other flavor. I do still want to go back and try the shrimp and fire/red chicken based on other reviews read more

Ordered red chicken and teriyaki shrimp! Both exceed expectations! The red was spicy and the teriyaki was sweet. It was great combination. Will definitely come back and will tell everyone! Great customer service. And fast service. Definitely try this and try something new! read more

Fire Chicken - Teri Shrimp Gangjung - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Let me start saying I was upset that my favorite Chinese restaurant (BekHee) closed down last year and the place sat empty for months. But like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, FIRE CHICKEN was born! Very simple, yet flavor packed menu. Can't wait to try all their offerings. This time I had the Spicy Chicken bowl. I could tell I was in for a treat from the smells that filled my car. Got back to work and all the co-workers had to take a look. Perfectly cooked vegetables, the spice was just right. Enough to make your mouth tingle, but not over powering too that's all you taste. The only thing I would change is the egg. It could be a soft boiled egg to allow the yolk to blend into the mixture. Other than that perfect. Very friendly lady behind the counter. They are card payment and carry out only. I'LL BE BACK! read more

Fire Chicken - Spicy chicken bowl. YUM! - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This place is delicious and worth every penny. I've had several items from their menu and none have disappointed. If you like Korean food, or think you might, do yourself a favor and order from here. The customer service is top notch as well. It's worth mentioning that if it's marked as spicy/fire/red, they mean it. They have plenty of choices on the menu that aren't spicy, but know they mean business if it says it is. I love it! read more

Fire Chicken - Fire Chicken Gangjung - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Fantastic food, huge portions, reasonably priced! Would definitely stop hear again next time I am in town. read more

Portions on the medium side of things , not large. Food is fresh, delicious. Lady behind counter is smiling and happy to see you. Greets you and is happy to see you. read more

Fire Chicken - Fire Chicken Gangjung - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Family loves the food here. Not my style but honestly tasted it and liked! No dine in options but they are close to home...

If you like fried chicken, if you like rice, if you like Korean flavors, get thee immediately to FIRE CHICKEN! Outside: An old shack with a cool modern sign. Inside: A small dark waiting area. Food: Chicken Gangjeong (Dakgangjeong) - mostly Service: Fast & Friendly Price: $13.50/meal This place makes delicious meals of dakgangjeong and has a menu with other things too but how could you go to a place called Fire Chicken and not get spicy fried chicken?! The dakgangjeong is delicious. I've tried both the Fire Chicken and the Red Chicken and both were large portions of delicious and flavorful bite sized chicken bites tossed in a sweet, spicy, sticky, sauce and served with delicious steamed rice and your choice of a bottle of water or a can of soda from their little fridge. This is the kind of place that would be in my regular rotation but for 2 simple factors: #1 it's a little out of the way for me and the location certainly hurts as there is little reason to head to this part of town unless you live/work nearby. #2 the $14 price tag feels a little steep for lunch. If neither of those things apply to you (the location is convenient for you and the price tag is in your normal lunch budget) then this is a 5 star place that you should get to right now! And if you make your way through the rest of the menu, make sure to leave a review to convince me to stray from the dakgangjeong that I am hooked on! read more

Food is great quality! Good portions. I could easily make 2 meals out of it. I got the Bulgolgi Chicken Spicy and it was amazing! read more

Fire Chicken - Spicy Chicken Bulgolgi - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I've heard good things about Fire Chicken and finally checked it out. Sad I waited this long! The food was hot and fresh, perfect breading on my Fire Shrimp Gangjung. And that sauce! I went with 3 of 5 and it was almost too spicy for me (and I love spice). But I finished every last bite because it was that good. Carry out only so not much ambiance, but the woman working was so friendly. read more

Great tasting food you won't be disappointed you can tell that it is made with care and cooked perfectly

Five stars, amazing food! I've gotten the #3 spicy chicken several times (spice level has varied, not sure if I got the wrong order once but last time it was super spicy) and the teriyaki chicken. All delicious! read more

One of my friends told me I had to try this place and now I go at least once a week. I order online and the foods always ready as soon as I get there. This place is consistently the same in taste, quantity, and quality. I don't see myself ever getting tired of it and it's become one of my favorite go-to spots for take-out. There is no dine-in so I'm always tempted to just eat it in my car. Must try the fire chicken gangjung!!! You won't regret it. read more

Fire Chicken - Top: Fire Chicken Gangjung , Bottom: Red Chicken Gangjung - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Expensive for the style and location, but tasty. Fire chicken was overly sweet for my taste, will get a hotter one next time. Mandu we're crispy fried goodness. Wish the chicken was fried after being cut so I got 360 crunch. Didn't quite hold up in that regard, but I made the mistake of driving home with it instead of eating there. Don't make my mistake! Eat it in the lot! Looking forward to trying it again. read more

This place is delicious to put it simply. Its looks like a hole in the wall, but it is a must stop if you are hungry and in the area. You will not be disappointed I promise. read more

Best Chinese I've ever had. Fire chicken Gangjung was perfect. 5 stars all day!!!!!!!! read more

Fire Chicken - Fire Chicken Gangjung (Spicy) - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Run, don't walk. Get there and get some chicken!!! We ordered fire chicken and red chicken, both were great. Dumplings are nice, interesting texture with a crisper almost flaky dough. Portions are very large and comes with rice and a drink. read more

I am absolutely blown away. I happen to be new to town & this discovery has me just ecstatic. No listen, this chicken is incredible. I had to stop eating just to write this review, it's that good. I am so excited for my family to try! The woman working the window was a doll, she was patient & kind. I definitely see my self being a frequent flyer, especially if my husband finds out about f. c. g. ! I can't wait to try more! read more

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I have been eager to try new places this past week and Fire Chicken did not disappoint!!! I tried the red chicken gangjung and my husband tried the spicy chicken bowl. The red chicken gangjung had the perfect amount of sauce and flavor. I can handle some spice and found that the dish while labeled spicy, did not overwhelm the other flavors; I was able to handle the spice level just fine. My husband was disappointed that the spicy chicken bowl came with a bunch of veggies on top (he is not a big veggie person) however, he did enjoy the flavors of the chicken and rice. I would suggest that the menu be updated to include when veggies are added to a dish. I would 100% go back to this place again! read more

Fire Chicken - Red Chicken Gangjung with Steamed Rice - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The food here was sooo good and it was pretty cheap too! It was my first time going here and I heard about it from tiktok so the lady behind the counter was really nice and gave me suggestions on what to order! Had their fire chicken with rice and a canned tea drink and it was pretty good and i had enough for 2 meals. read more

Very impressed with this little place. We ordered the Spicy Beef Bulgogi Bowl and the Fire Chicken Gangjung and were very pleased with both. The heat builds in each dish so you aren't overwhelmed with each bite but still feel the kick you're looking for. I thought the prices were a little high when I looked at the menu but as soon as we got our order, I understood why; the takeout boxes were heavy and it wasn't just the rice! Very generous portions on both of the meat entrees we ordered so you get a lot of bang for your buck. As a side note, the cashier was friendly on the phone and in person. Will be back soon! read more

Fire Chicken - Fire Chicken Gangjung - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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I've been looking for a go-to Korean fried chicken place in St. Louis, and this happened to pop up on Yelp as I was searching nearby for dinner. I went with the Fire Chicken Gangjung - I think next time I'll do regular. I found the sauce to be a bit too sweet for me. Overall, I think it's promising. The only bad thing about carry-out fried chicken is how soggy it gets in transit. I thought the older lady helping was very nice, and you can tell it's a family-owned place. Coming from a restauranteur family myself, I wouldn't hesitate to support this place again! Overall: 3.5/5 Food: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 read more

I really wanted to love this place. The people were very friendly and the food was out fast and hot. After reading previous reviews that raved about the red chicken I decided to try it. It's supposed to be "sweet and spicy" in flavor but there was nothing sweet about it. It was hotter than I would have expected but the main problem was that the flavor of the sauce was really bitter in my opinion and I couldn't even finish the food because of how much I disliked it. The rice side was good and I ate all of that. The mandu were also decent, but nothing to call home about. Maybe its just my tastebuds or maybe I set my expectations too high, but this wasn't what I thought it would be. read more

Fire Chicken - (6pc) Mandu - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I took a detour to Kansas City to try what seemed like an interesting place, per my "yelpers". The food was really good but I had two issues. The first was customer service with their call ahead process. Somehow they took my first name and middle initial for my last name. Huh? They kept telling me they didn't have my order but the money had been taken from my account. When I told her how much had been taken, I assumed it'd be easy to cross check the orders. Finally she relented and gave me what I had ordered. If you order the sauces, you really won't know one from the other. No one would understand their labeling system ......... but them. I like spicy food and boy can they make it extra spiiiiiiiiiicy!!! Try it!! read more

The Ramen is some of the best I've tasted. My picky 6 year old was in love with it. We also got some shrimp tempura and other items which were really good and flavorful. Fire Chicken was so good the first time. Days later we came back for more. They definitely made us repeat customers. Please show your love by ordering from this small business and keep them going because their food is amazing. The owners are really cool too. read more

This small Korean joint is the best thing that happened to Page in a long time! It's a togo only spot that's super quick! I typically order online and it's ready within 10 min! My favorite so far is the red chicken! The presentation is 10/10 in the togo box and the flavors are out of this world! The serving size is plentiful and the food is great quality! It's worth it folks! Go for the combo and you won't be disappointed! read more

Fire Chicken - Red Chicken Gangjung - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Now I see why this place is called fire chicken. Not only was it a good spicy, but it was fire good. The order was ready at the time promised and the portions were quite sizable. I kept hearing good things and I agree with them. The dish is spicy without adding additional spice, but I opted to add more spice. read more