Some of the BEST chicken sandwiches and KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) in Irvine. Rec 1: The med spicy cro-sand is the perfect balance of spice, crispiness, creaminess from the coleslaw, and acidity from the pickles. YUM! Rec 2: The kang jung chicken is also super delicious (same sauce as on the spicy cro-sand) and is great with radish or pickled jalepenos. Rec 3: Beer battered fries with parmesan sauce. Enough said. Consistently great quality, clean restaurant, friendly staff. One of my favorites since 2025. read more

Furai Chicken, 13955 Yale Ave, Suite B, Irvine, CA92620. Crispy delicious Korean fried chicken. My personal favourite is the sweet & spicy flavor with sauce over it. The original flavor, although not so bad, was too dry so much so that the meat became too hard. read more

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I love how crispy their chicken is! The batter reminds me of like the crispy flakey KFC-type (colonel sanders) batter. We tried their green onion garlic and kang jung wings which were both very flavorful. I love a good garlicky flavor and green onions so that was definitely my favorite~ the sauce that goes with it can be strong for some (hints of mustard) but it pairs well with the garlic and onion. We had ordered prior and they were ready for pickup just on time! read more

If you want fresh and hot chicken, this place never disappoints. I always get the soy garlic flavor and it's seriously so good. There's usually a bit of a wait, but honestly I don't mind because they cook the chicken fresh once you order. You can really tell the difference, and I'd say it's definitely worth waiting a few extra minutes for. read more

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They have a mix menu from fried chicken itself, to the box set and croissant sandwich. I got the box set and the croissant sando and both were just average. The chicken itself were crispy, but no special flavoring. The croissant sando comes with thick slices of pickles which did not compliment too well with the chicken taste. The box set had a good variety of rice, salad, soup and a brownie but each item was also average in taste. The inside was small, limited seating but it doesn't get too busy as most people do take out. It's a self serve utensil station. Parking in this plaza can be limited too depending when you come. Staff were friendly and helpful! Only one making the food and taking orders on a busy Saturday lunch time so be prepared to wait. Overall, given the variety of options for korean fried chicken in Irvine, the taste just fell under the mark. read more

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One of the best fried chicken I've ever discovered! I wanted something light but enough to keep me full for the next few hours and I thought I'd try this restaurant. The best thing was knowing the chicken was halal. Best decision of the day. Really enjoyed the bento box. If I lived closer I would come here everyday! read more

Taken November 2020 Original furai chicken: Very crispy and delicious fresh! Probably one of the crispiest fried chicken I've had! I tried reheating it the next day and it's not the same. Just eat it all at once! Sweet & spicy: Sooo good! I thought I wouldn't like this because it's kind of basic but there's an extra something in here that makes it different. Lemon garlic: Really strong garlic flavor. I really could not taste much lemon if at all. Smoke soy: It's indeed has a smoked soy flavor. It's good at first but after I while I got sick of it. Furai rice cake skewers: Nice and toasty on the outside and chewy on the inside. Pretty good w the dipping sauces as well. read more

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I really dislike cheap, nickel and dime places like this. I paid over $100 for 40 wings and selected four wing flavors. On top of that, I paid $3.50 for two extra sides of blue cheese. What I received were two half full ramekins of runny, warm blue cheese. When I called the restaurant to complain, I was told that blue cheese and ranch count as a wing sauce. So apparently when I ordered extra blue cheese, I was not getting extra at all. I was just ordering blue cheese as one of the sauces. Paying over $100 for 40 wings that come with no dipping sauce is ridiculous. To make it worse, the woman on the phone was rude and dismissive. Trying to get a straight answer from her was like pulling teeth. Places like this feel soulless and cheap, and it makes you wonder why anyone gets into the food business if they are going to cut corners and treat customers this way. This type of penny pinching approach turns customers away and guarantees I will not be returning. read more

Furai Chicken - $1.50 Bleu Cheese side - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

We got the chicken to go and it was so yummy!!! They put rice cakes on top of the chicken. I just felt like the chicken was falling off the bones and they have such a good variety of sauce. read more

Furai Chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Furai is one of my go-to spots for fried chicken in Irvine. I usually do takeout, and even after the drive home, the chicken stays impressively crispy. My boyfriend and I typically split a whole chicken; half original and half sauced. Our current favorite is the soy garlic. I really appreciate the extras they include: fresh jalapeños, a generous portion of pickled radish, and a dipping sauce on the side. We recently tried the Kajung sauce, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste, and that's saying something because I usually love anything sweet. As for the fried potato wedges, I wish they were a bit crispier, but I do like that they're included for variety. Overall, Furai hits the spot when you're craving Korean-style fried chicken with solid flavors and good portions. read more

Furai Chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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inside was a bit small but it had a good amount of seating. worker was kind and food came out pretty quick. boneless chicken bento (3/5) - the chicken was perfectly crispy and not too dry. i got the sweet and spicy sauce on the side, very solid flavor!! sadly, the rest of the box was very underwhelming. the miso soup, potato salad, and rice all had an odd plastic flavor to them so i ended up throwing it away. i'd definitely just get an order of the chicken on its own next time. spicy croissant sandwich (4/5) - this was really good! mild had good flavor without being overly spicy. the side of slaw was also really good. read more

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Furai is a must-try. The chicken comes out super crispy and perfectly seasoned every time. I like to order mine with the sauce on the side so the breading stays crunchy throughout the meal. While the inside is a bit small, the great flavor and quick service keep me coming back. Definitely one of my favorite fried chicken stops. read more

Furai Chicken - Kang Jung Chicken (Half) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Y'all almost lost me with that 20-minute wait for 20 wings, but then you brought the crispy, steamy magic and turned my frown upside down. Seriously, the hot steam from the first few bites was so intense, it felt like I was walking into a sauna just to get my chicken fix. But let me tell you, it was worth it. The wings were so fresh and hot, I had to eat the wings with my mouth open, just to cool them down. Hands down, the freshest and crispiest fried chicken in OC. Now, about those sauces: they served everything on the side, which I thought was a little weird at first, because most KFC places have it lathered on the chicken. My man had the Garlic Jam. Sweet, garlicky, no heat--9/10. The Favorite Daughter (shhh, don't tell the others) went with Sweet & Spicy. She liked it but it was more sweet than spicy--9/10. Me? Mango Habanero. Let me tell you, I couldn't taste the habanero at all, so I went full savage mode with some ghost pepper seasoning. Double dunk, baby. 10/10. Would cry tears of joy into those wings again. Worth the wait. I would definitely recommend eating there to get the full hot experience. You won't regret it. read more

Furai Chicken - 20 Wings - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Not only was it over a hour wait but the food was just bad. My chicken sandwich had no chicken and the little meat inside was hard. We ordered the 12 piece wings with powdered cheese and garlic Parmesan and not only did almost every wing have bone shards in it but the powders tasted like they came from potato corner. Also the wings were so salty that my wife just threw hers away after eating a couple. Don't think we'd be coming back. read more

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Chicken was amazing, I think a lot better than a lot of the bbq chickens. The Kang Jung was flavorful and loved the little pieces of rice cakes in there. I absolutely loved the flavor the soy garlic, it was just so tiny in comparison to the Kang Jung. It almost felt like they forgot some pieces. They both came with potato wedges which also was a nice touch. The cucumber salad was a fail. I was expecting a nice refreshing fresh cucumber salad but it seemed like they got the sweet deli pickles from the grocery store and marinated it with some sesame oil or something. It was also super overpriced for that tiny cucumber salad. That's why I'm giving it a 4/5, because of the soy garlic chicken portion and the cucumber salad. read more

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food so fire took a lil but to come out, but they gave an accurate estimate for how long it would take so it wasn't bad nice people, nice place glove boxes in restaurant bc the food can get messy medium spice is not spicy tbh but that depends on ur spice tolerance AMAZING FRIES, crunchy read more

Furai Chicken - Spicy Furai Chicken Cro-Sand Beer Battered Fries with parmesan sauce Arnold Palmer - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Excellent Korean fried chicken. A litttle on the pricier side but totally worth it . The bone in chicken is halal as confirmed by the owner herself. The sauces that come with it are amazing too. The service is good and the place has decent area To sit. read more

Furai Chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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I've been a fan of Furai chicken since their Zion days. I would get it to go since I wanted to be at the comfort of my own home. With that being said, naturally, I had to go to their new location to get chicken. I love their boneless chicken because I'm just wanting to eat the meat and the bones get in the way. I like it regular with side of garlic and green onion. Next time, I'll go back to their lemon garlic cause that tastes so damn good. I'm not a fan of potato wedges but I will have to try their onion rings when I go again. I can't speak to the service or ambiance because the order was to go and I didn't go to the restaurant to pick it up. read more

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I paid $3.23 for one Diet Coke i think it's a scam. This place is over priced charging customers more than they should. Extremely disappointed read more

Furai Chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

KFC stands for Korean Fried Chicken and this is my regular KFC go to. Just love the taste of the original and the Flavor of the Soy Garlic Chicken. Really like the flavor and how moist the chicken is when you bite into it. Very crispy. Sometimes you need to wait up to an hour. That's cause this chicken is so good. Don't forget the pickled radish. This review makes me hungry read more

Found this spot tucked away in a Korean market and now I understand why people get attached to its food. The Kang Jung fried chicken is UNREAL. Spicy-sweet sauce that hits different than the traditional soy garlic, Korean rice cakes and pumpkin seeds for that unexpected crunch - it's like someone took all my favorite things and deep-fried them into submission. I've tried other items but honestly, why would I? The Kang Jung has ruined all other fried chicken for me. I'm not even mad about it. Worth the trip. Worth the money. Worth whatever existential crisis you'll have when you realize you can't eat this every single day. read more

I think this is my favorite Korean fried chicken! It's a super small shop, so i would get it togo, but the food is great! The chicken is so juicy and crispy, and the breading is very thin, not super hard like other places:) the waffle is also great for a sweet/savory balance! read more

Furai Chicken - Chi 1/2 Light Crispy Furai Chicken Belgium Waffle Beer Battered Fries - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

The Furai Chicken and Soy Garlic flavors were absolutely incredible. I also appreciated that the first ten items on the menu are halal. The woman working there was genuinely kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The space itself is cozy with limited seating, but it is 100% worth it. The restroom was impressively clean as well. We drove in from Riverside and would gladly do it again. My wife ordered the rice crackers, and they were excellent too. read more

Our son wanted chicken from this place. Found it in a Korean strip mall. It was lunch time but this place wasn't busy so I began to worry that maybe it wasn't going to be good. There were only two people working, the cashier and a cook (there didn't seem much interaction between the two of them). Unfortunately we didn't call it in, and since it's cooked to order we waited. The place is small but it was okay since there were no other people there. When we got home the chicken was absolutely wonderful. Very tasty and crispy. I ordered the fries and I usually don't like steak fries but these were yummy, crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. read more

Furan is located in a small plaza but has plenty of parking spots. From outside you can already smell something good is cooking. They have a lot of to go and pick up orders and the kitchen is busy. The menu is straightforward but you might have difficulty choosing from the countless sauces they have. We shared a 1/2 chicken but opted to make it a combo. The mashed potato was tasty, I loved the mustard mixed in it. The chocolate cookie with sea salt was ok, I don't know if it's old already or if the texture is really more on the hard and chewy side. Loved the chicken, I mostly ate it without the sauce because the soy garlic was a little too sweet for my taste. There honey in it, you could tell my the consistency of it and it was really sticky. Can't wait to try the other sauces. read more

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Solid fried chicken. Got the Soy Garlic and the Kang Jung flavors, but definitely liked the soy garlic much more. I ordered a meal for $10 more that came with the chicken, side of beer battered fries (crispy and delicious!), a drink (I chose the Arnold Palmer which they made with peach tea and their lemonade), and the dessert of their basque cheesecake. The cheesecake was also surprisingly good! Ordered on their website and was able to pick it up 30 minutes later. read more

Furai Chicken - 1/2 Kang Jung Chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Best Korean fried chicken in OC. I always order soy garlic and original fried chicken.

I've been a fan of of Furai Chicken for a while, having been a frequent visitor of their old location in Zion Market as well as their new standalone spot on Yale Ave...and it's never been a disappointment! Furai boasts some of the best, if not the best, Korean fried chicken in the area. I even once took a friend who visiting from New York, and she claimed it was better than any of the spots in NY she's had Korean fried chicken at. As other reviews have mentioned, the chicken here is super crispy on the outside, super tender on the inside, with sauces ranging from the classics to more unique, and the taste is absolutely delicious! My personal favorite is the chicken with the "kang jung" sauce, which has a bit of a kick to it (due to it being tossed with serrano chilis and chili flakes). If you prefer something milder, you can't go wrong with the classic "soy garlic" sauce. A heads up though, they can get pretty busy during peak dinner hours (it seems to be quite popular with take-out orders), so plan ahead and order on their website to avoid long wait times. Side note, it's conveniently located next to Baum, a cute coffee and pastry spot that's also worth checking out! read more

Furai Chicken - "Kang Jung" chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

One of my favorite Korean wing spots in the area. Their batter is one of the crunchiest and delicious flavors. They were once located in the Zion supermarket but have now moved to their own location. Ordering can sometimes take up to 40 minutes but is worth the wait. I suggest ordering online or ahead. The sauces are delicious. I recommend getting soy garlic! read more

Furai Chicken - Fried chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is probably as good as fried chicken gets. I normally buy the wings and my son gets the half chicken. You can make any entree a meal for $14 which includes two sides, two drinks, and a dessert. Service is quick and friendly as always -- always very patient when dealing with stupid questions. Here's the big thing: ALWAYS dine in when possible. Your chicken is only 40% as good once you take it home......it's not anyone's fault, that's just how the universe works. Deep fried food needs to be eaten on the spot. Seating is limited but totally worth it if you can score a table. Ambiance reminds me of those small restaurants you see in dramas. read more

This used to be my favorite chicken spot but not after tonight. I went with my friend (we're regulars) but my friend had a longggg giant strand of hair in his chicken that clearly ruined his meal and when he asked for a refund, Eduardo the cashier refused and offered a cookie instead! Shameful customer service. read more

They gave me chicken with long female hair wrapped around it and didn't offer a refund only offered me a cookie......they said comeback tomorrow and talk to the owner Eduardo is a terrible employee that didn't seem apologetic at all and seemed like he didn't believe me. I'm never going back here again. I feel sick as I'm writing this review no joke nauseous and they'll be getting a hospital bill if I have to go. I spent over 50 dollars and immediately stopped eating my food. read more

Excellent crispy, flavorful, juicy chicken. Obviously I prefer dark meat. All the flavors are great. Service is kind and fast. We typically call for take out. There are a couple seats inside but it smells like fried oil inside since it's a smaller building. It is still really good for take out. read more

Wow! It's so delicious! the fried chicken is crisp in the outside and moist in the inside. I can say that ate a fair amount of fried chicken in my life and this one is really really delicious. Usually, I don't say this is so good. But this chicken is amazing! I ate a lot today. I mean a lot. The potatoes are also delicious. Garlic chicken is good but I like plain the best. Dip in the sauce and it's so good. Will be coming back although it's 20 minutes from my place. One more reason to come to Irvine- God bless us all! One of the best ramens that I had in Socal. The broth is deep. It touches the soul. The pork is simply delicious. I wish I could eat more but I need to lose weight...the rolls are delicious as well. I also like the shrimp croquet. The food is good overall but I would say ramen is the best. Will definitely come back for ramen. Parking is ok. Bathroom is clean. God bless us all! Psalm 104:15 wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts. read more

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The food was great and so was the service! I will be coming back again! I recommend this spot for group meetings since it's a lot of food and very filling! read more

Furai Chicken - Bento Chicken Katsu Meal Box - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Waited over 20 minutes for a simple order at this fast casual spot, which already felt long for a place like this. When the food was finally ready, no one let me know--it just sat there getting cold for another 5 minutes. The staff seemed overwhelmed and more focused on fulfilling takeout orders than helping customers in person. Not a single friendly interaction. The croissant sandwich was especially disappointing and looked nothing like the photos on Yelp. Super mid, at best. It's giving owner-absent vibes, and it shows. Unfortunately, I won't be back. read more

Furai Chicken is serving up some of the best Korean fried chicken! They have multiple locations but this one in Irvine is definitely more of a lowkey hole in the wall spot. This spot is located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. Once you walk in, they have about 4-5 tables for seating. They have a pretty extensive menu with so many different flavors and combinations of fried chicken. Wifey and I went for the whole soy garlic chicken combination meal that came with a side of waffles, beer battered fries, two drinks, and a dessert! Everything was beyond delicious and the portions were very generous. The chicken was so saucy and juicy and made for the perfect bite with the waffle! Overall, we finished our meal feeling completely satisfied! The staff here are very friendly and welcoming. I would recommend getting some fried chicken with whatever sauce of your choice and some waffles here to try out that delicious combination! read more

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Ordered: Half Soy Garlic Furai Spicy Chicken (mild) The soy garlic was fried nicely, very juicy, and the crunch was exactly what I was expecting BUT it was TOO sweet. The Furai Spicy Chicken (mild) was also too sweet and saucy. And honestly nothing special about it. Be sure to call ahead as the wait time was about 20-30 mins. Would I come back? Probably not. For the cost and favor, it wouldn't be worth it for me. read more

Furai Chicken - Spicy Furai Chicken Cro-Sand - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Me and my cousin were craving some Korean Fried Chicken and we decided to check this place out! To preface we didn't pre order (which you probably should). We walked in to a pretty small but cozy restaurant. There were a couple people of waiting but we ordered straight away at the front. I opted for the chicken wings. Now the only reason why I suggest you pre order is because of how many orders come in through the phone. It took about a 10-15 minute wait for our food to be ready. Some of the customers looked impatient so again I would recommend just calling ahead of time. When we did get our food, the chicken was cooked to perfection and super crunchy. Juicy as well! Came with 2 long potato wedges. Those were good too! The ladies at the front were really nice and looked like the chefs were working hard. I paid about $20 for the 10 wings and I would say it's priced decently for the amount of food you get. Overall not much complaints but just the wait. Definitely get your KFC fix here! read more

Furai Chicken - 10 Original Chicken Wing yummy! - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Location: Irvine. I have not tried location in Garden Grove or Diamond Bar. Best fried chickens ever! But $19.37 for 10 wings? Not sure if I want to order that again. I usually get the whole chicken. I tried Furai Chicken since 2018 ever since they were at Zion Market in Irvine. Loyal customer here. LOL. Whatever secret ingredients/suaces and frying process that they use - their chicken just tasted so delicious! Crunchy outside and soft inside and sticky with all the delicious sauces. Super flavorful. My two favorite sauces: Sweet & Spicy and Kang Jung - SO GOOD! Get your fingers ready to dig in! Every order comes with Radish and Jalepenos. If you like fermented foods- these will make you drool all the way home! Cute decors inside. Clean. Friendly staff. Order at the counter and pay before sitting down to eat or take-out. A lot of orders were take-out when I was there. It is best to call in and order then come to pick up or sit down to eat. They actually spend time making the food so I do not mind the wait. Prepare to wait if you order at the store in person. Parking - plenty in the front and around the back of the stores/offices across from Furai. read more