Love Furai Chicken! Their chicken is always soooo crispy and juicy. Staff works hard and they've always been super attentive and nice even when they're busy. We really enjoyed their garlic jam with the Original. Chicken comes with free radish and jalapeño peppers with your order. read more

Furai Chicken - Original and soy garlic fried chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Just a small kiosk inside of Zion Market that served amazing Korean fried chicken. The fried chicken deserves 5 but took 1 off for the lack of friendly service. Fried chicken come with a side of pickled radish and jalapeño (both are delicious). In a hurry but want something delicious? Come on by and take home some delicious chicken!! read more

Furai Chicken - Half soy garlic and half sweet and spicy - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Is it better than BBQ Chicken? I'm sure you are wondering the same thing. And Yes BBQ Chicken is a restaurant name that makes fry chicken with olive oil... Or at least claims. I did not mean barbecue chicken. Yes, I did have to Google the word barbecue. Simple answer. It depends. The phrase "it depends" reminds me of taking law courses. I'm not lawyer but let me explain. The style is similar but not really the same. I like BBQ chicken's fried chicken but the wait takes forever even with an empty restaurant. For the chance to eat fried chicken at a similar style closer to home with less wait. Worth it. My only gripe is "a whole chicken" doesn't feel like a whole chicken. I feel like I could eat the whole thing. Barely enough for 2 people. At BBQ C a whole chicken could be split by 2 or 3 people. I got the half and half with Sweet and spicy and original flavors. The sweet and spicy wasn't really spicy at all. Especially for being Korean food. The original could have used a little more flavor. I like dipping the original in to the Sweet and Spicy dipping sauce. I feel like this place is more of a Wingstop that makes fried chicken. I don't know if that make sense to you but as a Wingstop fan it does. I recommend this place but the flavor could improve a little more. It's good but it could be bomb with some minor adjustments. read more

Furai Chicken is located inside Zion market and has never disappointed in terms of quality of food and service. I have both called in and ordered in person and the staff has always been courteous and helpful. The wait for the chicken is a little long, they make it fresh to order, but it is well worth the wait. I have truthfully only stayed to one order, because if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The order of the half chicken was enough for dinner for two. Although at first I thought it was a little pricey and a little too much of a wait, once I actually ate the chicken, it was definitely not in vain. The chicken itself is very juicy and flavorful and they offer a number of condiments on the side. My personal favorite is the onion jam. Furai Chicken is a must try! read more

Workers should practice safer hygiene. Firstly handling money and register with the same gloves on as they use to handle food. I just saw this and had to away without ordering. read more

First of all, Furai was one of the best Fried chicken I've ever tasted. Then all of a sudden (is it because of the pandemic?), fried potatoes were added out of nowhere. To make things worst, the chicken size shrunked . They became too small for that price ($25 for a whole chicken). Not worth my money, time and effort. Now I see not much people ordering unlike before. They're also planning on opening new branches. Goodluck to them. They better wake up soon read more

Fantastic place! Chicken was nice and juicy. It was extremely crunchy and with sauce. I got the sweet and spicy sauce. It was perfection

As I was shopping around in Zion, my desire to make dinner was greatly diminished by the presence of the new restaurants that have popped up on the Paris Baguette side of the market. Fried chicken sounded REALLY good and they seemed to be doing brisk business so I decided to check it out. There was only one guy (the owner, I think) really working the front (taking orders / bagging up the orders) so because they were busy, the ordering process was delayed. So I guess, be patient?? The chicken does take about 15-20 minutes to push out during busy time. The people started piling up, waiting around for their order like lost puppies. My error was that I waited until I got done shopping before putting in my order so I became one of those lost puppies. Oh well, next time! The guy, upon hearing it was my first time, recommended that I got a half/half with their original and their spicy & spicy. I told him I didn't want anything sweet but he convinced me that it would be really good. It was all I could do from breaking out a piece in the car as I drove home but I held it together and managed to make it home while the chicken was still nice, crispy and hot. Hubby and I both dove right in and immediately loved the chicken. The sweet and spicy really surprised me - it was really good...I probably would not get it again for myself (because sweet) but it wasn't as sweet as I thought it would be and it was delicious. The original was more my style and with the sauces that he gave, it was fantastic. The thing that impressed me (it's the little stuff) was that their prepped raw chicken did not come in huge vats or buckets. They came nicely trimmed and prepared in little to-go containers. Just showed that they treat their product with care. Next time, I think I'm going to try the wings. Cuz I love wings. I'm literally drooling right now. I need me some fried chicken. Check it out! read more

Possibly one of the best fried chicken in my opinion. The wings may not have an enormous portion of meat, but the ratio is perfect. The interior is usually clean and people usually come here for pick up orders. Takes some time for the order to be made, but that's because they're so popular. Workers are very gracious despite the boxes of wings they have to squeeze on top of the counter, waiting for people to pick up. read more

TASTINESS: 6.3/10 First off, there was not that much meat on the chicken (but maybe that was because a friend took the good pieces first) and the chicken texture/taste itself was subpar. However, the sauce (sweet and spicy) was quite good. Also, the mu (radish kimchi) didn't have that nice crunch and was kinda soggy. RESTAURANT AESTHETIC: 8/10 Furai Chicken is located in Zion supermarket, so they don't have much to work with, but the place is clean and has a nice modern feel. SERVICE 8.5/10 Everything went smoothly when we ordered and the cashier seemed pleasant. Their approximation for when the chicken would be ready was accurate (yay). There aren't tables there so you'll have to get your food and leave. PRICE: 4/10 For about $12 you can get a half chicken, which is not a whole lot at all, so for one person to be satisfied, you'll probably want to get the whole chicken for about $22. In our opinion, it's just not worth it. This was our first experience with KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), and perhaps our expectations were just too high. Overall, would not recommend. read more

Furai Chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Best fried chicken I've ever had!! Juicy, crunchy, and without the typical grease!! They don't make it til you order so it's fresh every time but do anticipate to wait approx 20 min. I recommend calling them to order over the phone. read more

Normally I don't give 5 stars for such a little place. However, when it comes to SERVICE and QUALITY of food, this place never disappointed me! Firstly, the fried chicken itself is perhaps one of the most aromatic food! We got a total of 20 places for around 25$ including tax. Service wise the young Korean guy was humble and nice to tell us to wait patiently while they are cooking. Then after 10-15 min...VOILA!! It's done` Location wise is located in the Zion Market at Northwood community. I went there earlier this year just before leaving for Poland. read more

Decent Korean fried chicken! Made to order so please call in your order ahead of time to reduce wait time. The smell of the chicken is literally mouth watering all the way home. The chicken is still hot and very crispy. I appreciate the crunchy batter without being too heavily coated to overpower the chicken. The chicken tastes very fresh but needs a touch of salt or flavor. I love the creative choices of sauces and complimentary sides! I ordered garlic lemon and volcano. The garlic lemon has a strong raw garlic flavor with sweetness. The volcano is not spicy at all but has a nice familiar savory and sweet flavor with a slight kick. My pictures show a half and half order of the original and the garlic and green onion (#6). They didn't explain any of it but I had assumed the garlic and green onion was a part of a wet sauce or topping. To my surprise and disappointment I only get a side of a sauce and a ton of julienne green onions leaving me with little instructions on how I'm suppose to compose my garlic and green onion chicken. Overall. It's not too shabby and beats fast food. read more

Furai Chicken - Half and half. (Both turned out the same...so both original divided into two) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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The lightly battered chicken wings are good. I had them with the sauce on the side to keep the integrity of the crunchy batter. I had the smokey soy sauce and the spicy sauce on the side. These were claimed to be the 2 faves. I absolutely loved the smokey soy. I think it was the garlic that made it my favorite. The chicken was good but surprisingly all flats. I love flats so that worked out. I had phoned in my order so when I got there there was a bit of confusion as to the sauce. I wanted it on the side but they had tossed it. NO~!!!! but they were gracious enough to fry me up another batch. All was good. I liked the place but did not love the place. It is much closer than bbq chicken so I wanted it to be the clear winner but my heart belongs to BBQ chicken. read more

Furai Chicken - All flats - all awesome - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

If you feel like to eating fried chicken, you need to come here. This is my favorite Furai Chicken place. When I got these chicken, I felt that I finally find my fried chicken place to go to !! I tried Original, sweet and spicy and garlic soy. I love them all!! Original is the best. Very crispy and tender chicken. Can't wait to have home party with these fried chickens and beer!! read more

It was a 45 minute wait to get my order of soy garlic chicken and it was totally worth it!! It both smelled and tasted delicious!

Okay so I've tried Furai 4 more times since my 2-star review including an order from their new location. Why? Because I'm such a huge fan of this place. I can confidently say that their chicken quality is back to that of their prime time. As far as Korean fried chicken is concerned, I will only eat from Furai within this area. If you haven't already, try "Kangjung" on their menu. So good. Pricing per portion size ratio does seem reduced in the past couple quarters, but I can't solely blame them with current economy. Be aware that this 5-star is only for the fried chicken. I haven't tried waffles. read more

This is the best fried chicken in Orange County. Yes, you should call ahead and give them a good 20 minutes to make your order, but it's worth the wait. I've ordered from them 3 times now, and I have yet to be disappointed. It's great every time. My favorite flavors are the Kang Jung and the Lemon Garlic. Both amazing. They people at the counter and making the chicken to order are very professional and super nice. You can tell they take pride in their product. If you're​ tired of your​ average take-out options for lunch or dinner I suggest to get on the phone and order this chicken. Life changing! read more

Furai Chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

That Light & Crispy chicken is amazing! Staff is super nice. Order ahead online and save yourself a few minutes of waiting.

Let me tell you this place is so f*cking bomb! They specialize in Korean style flavored fried chicken. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because the wait is ridiculous, but so worth it! It's located inside Zion Market(to the left when you walk in) so it can get pretty busy especially on the weekends. The space is sort of like a mini Food Court within the market. Once you place your order, it's a waiting game. It can take 30 minutes to a whole hour for your food because this place is always busy. It's cooked to order and piping hot when you pick it up. I highly suggest ordering ahead over the phone. The only flavor I have tried and have constantly ordered is the Soy Garlic Wings. It's juicy fried chicken, perfect amount of crunch and flavor! I haven't tried anything like it before and my mouth is watering just typing this right now. Lol. Luckily this is just a few miles down the street from where I live because whenever I want this, I can get it :) Pricing is reasonable. Remember to ask for sides if you'd like. I'm Asian as hell, so I be eating my wings with rice. They offer a small seating area in the Food Court if you would rather sit and eat instead of taking it to-go. Dare I say this is the best fried chicken I have ever had?! read more

Furai is my absolute favorite Koran fried chicken in Orange County, absolutely phenomenal. 10/10 on service and flavor.

I got the half & half , half original/ half soy garlic. It's so delicious, juicy, & fresh! I crave their fried chicken waaayyy too much! I've been ordering weekly for the past month! read more

This is the best Korean chicken place in OC. I love how juicy, light and crispy their chicken is even I have it to go. I would eat them everyday if I could. Love getting green onions To go with my chicken. Also Try all their sauces. It's so unique. Unlike reg boring sauces u get from the other places. read more

Came here on a Friday afternoon around lunch time and boy, was it busy!! I ordered a #9 Fried Chicken (10 piece). In front of the store were a bunch of different parties just scattered, watching and patiently waiting for their chicken. The great thing about this place is that they make it right in front of you... although my order took about 20 minutes, I knew they were hard at work the entire time. I can also note that after you order, they give you an approximate wait time. Furai chicken (what a clever name!! *say it fast and in an Asian accent) is located in Zion, so even if the wait is a little longer, you can kill time by grocery shopping or looking at the other small restaurants next to it. On to the chicken... SO. FRESH. SO. JUICY. This is one of those places you eat at and are like "OMG... YUMMMM" as you're shoving more food into your mouth heh give it a go! read more

To begin, i really loved this place until today. And I dont leave bad reviews unless it is really bad like when I feel threatened by this guy yelling at my face. Today, I went to go get dakkangjung (#8) and wings, then the guy who seems to be an owner suggested (STRONGLY as if he is annoyed that he doesnt want to throw away messed up order) that I get the order of spicy and sweet chicken instead because someone just cancelled their order over the phone. I was like "uh ok." Then 5seconds later, i decided that I want to stick to my original choice of menu because they are two different menu and I wanted something warm. Honestly, when I touched the bottom of the box, it was just lukeworm. So i told the guy after 5seconds that I just want what I wanted intiailly. Then who seems to be his son (younger guy) YELLS AT ME that he just cooked this so its warm and i should take it. Firstable, I didnt ask you nor was talking to you. Second, I wasnt even yelling and I was being very polite but this young guy decides to yell at my face that he just cooked it? Rofl I admit it. This chicken place is good within Irvine area, but honestly , it is not as good as LA Korean chicken places or the ones in Korea. Man POOR HORRIFIC SERVICE read more

LOCATED INSIDE ZION MARKET!! i was definitely driving around the complex for a little bit before i decided to just see if this was located inside the market. definitely have to get HALF of the original and HALF of whatever flavor you choose. you need to get half of the original because it's just a classic. you need to know how crispy the chicken is and how tasteful it is without sauce. THEN you can enjoy it with whatever sauce you like. each order comes with an order of radish cubes and jalapenos. why didn't i give this 5 stars? for one, i've tried KFC that was way crispier than this. i'm not saying Furai is bad because it's really good, i've just had it a tad better. second, i don't think the amount of radish was sufficient for the full order that we got. i would've opted for more radish and less of the jalapenos. third, some of the pieces were straight up bones and no meat at all. just breaded bones. would i come back? yes. it only took about 15 minutes walking around the market for the order to be ready. the price is decent considering it feeds 4 people, or you can eat it for several different meals. and there's no oil residue on the fried chicken whatsoever, which is impressive. read more

We picked the sweet and spicy sauce and the wings came out great. They were well cooked and nicely marinated in sauce. Not soggy like some other places. Love the food. It took 15 minutes to get the food. This place is inside a grocery store. I am giving it four stars because there is no place to sit. I will be coming back when I am on the area. read more

Furai Chicken - Sweet and spicy chicken wings. Yummy:) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Portion choice was Hugh but had to try it. Was excellent & very tasty. Would get it more often except the minimum buy was such a large portion. Next time when I am extra hungry or with friends to share. Very good fried chicken. read more

Some of the crispiest and tastiest Korean fried chicken you will find. I highly recommend the soy garlic flavor. It's a huge hit with everyone we introduce it to. read more

I'm in a dilemma if I should come back here or not. The chicken is good, nice batter, very crispy but sort of on the expensive side paying around 12 to 13 dollars for a half order. HOWEVER the owner made unnecessary asshole comments towards me, a paying customer when I was paying AND when I was picking up my order. How do you just harass people that are supporting your small business? Especially twice?? Actually I'm not going to comeback here, just because of the horrible service. If I want Korean fried chicken there are better and friendlier places around. read more

This is the best fried chicken place I've ever been. Their chicken wings are super delicious -- hearty & juicy meat w/ just enough batter to give that crisp texture. For the sauces, the soy garlic and kangjung are my favorite. I would recommend ordering ahead by phone since it usually takes 25~30 min and it gets pretty busy on weekends. read more

We got an original furai whole chicken with spicy bbq and lemon garlic sauces (on the side). The chicken stayed super crispy which was great. We debated how different it would be had we not put the sauce on the side since we took it to go. The jalapeños and radish that came with was a nice compliment to the chicken. It is a bit pricey for what you get but it was tasty. Staff was super friendly. There are a handful of small tables to eat there. Note: this is located inside the Zion Market with a few other places to eat plus grab dessert. read more

Just like some of the other reviewers, was a little apprehensive coming here because of the service. Thankfully my experience was positive! I got the original furai with sauce on the side, which I think should be the way to go unless you're eating inside. The skin may get soggy by the time you get back home. Chicken was fried perfectly, the white meat was very juicy, and the dark meat was simply god-tier! My only complaint is it's quite up there in price. read more

Great experience! Chicken didn't smell at all and it was fully cooked and it was DELICIOUS read more

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

This place is AMAZING! Not just the chicken, but the customer service. I ordered 20 wings today over the phone 1/2 soy garlic 1/2 garlic & green onion. When I went to pick up my order, they realized they had messed up my order and asked me to wait so they could fix it up. Not only did they give me extra wings, they said it was on the house today since they made me wait. I insisted on paying to support their business, especially during the COVID pandemic, but they said it was on the house. They've definitely won me over as a lifelong customer! P.S. The chicken is REALLY good. read more

Our go to korean chx place in Irvine. We always get the original and fire. Great taste. 1 star off as they keep raising the price. It's now up almost 50% in short period of time read more

Great chicken, nice owners! You might want to call ahead because all of the chicken is cooked to order. The coating is crisp and light. I would recommend adding some salt after the cooking. I think it's a bit under seasoned because there are several sauces you can add. I will be a regular! read more

Furai Chicken - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Our family's favorite Korean fried chicken place. The chicken is always juicy and crispy . It's located inside Zion supermarket. I recommend phone ordering ahead of time to avoid long wait time. read more

Man this place is one of the few things that's worth eating in this god forsaken city. I've been here a few times and it never disappoints. Don't know what everyone is trippin about regarding the service. Thanks boss man for recommending the smoke soy! read more

Best taste with good customer service. Most of time, they add extra wings for complimentary. read more