Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Furai Chicken

    4.2 (622 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Chicken Shop
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Order Furai Chicken Takeout or Delivery

    Furai Chicken Photos

    Business Info

    FURAI CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Furai Chicken

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Half Soy Garlic Chicken (Half)
    Kat S.

    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.

    Furai Chicken Cro-sand
    Angela C.

    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.

    Sari K.

    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.

    $1.50 Bleu Cheese side
    Clark O.

    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.

    Becky C.

    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.

    Janette N.

    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.

    Boneless Chicken Meal Box (sweet and spicy sauce on side)
    Katherine T.

    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.

    Kang Jung Chicken (Half)
    Austin M.

    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.

    20 Wings
    My W.

    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.

    1/2 Kang Jung Chicken
    Molly J.

    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.

    This is the middle/meatiest part of the sandwich. Still real hard
    Justin S.

    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.

    Natasha R.

    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.

    Boneless chicken
    Rosie H.

    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.

    Spicy Furai Chicken Cro-Sand Beer Battered Fries with parmesan sauce Arnold Palmer

    See all

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kyle S.
    1
    102
    123

    3 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mun K.
    0
    25
    89

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Trina D.
    560
    3270
    14150

    3 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jay A.
    0
    32
    5

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    I've gotten Furai a few times and it just never hits right. I've fried multiple items and flavors but it's just been meh for me.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Crystal W.
    170
    100
    221

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Fran L.
    160
    611
    5133

    3 years ago

    Helpful 24
    Thanks 0
    Love this 21
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Worst chicken EVER!!! The crust is very thick & very oily! And the chicken is greasy!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Fiona C.
    190
    42
    14

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sara K.
    973
    532
    2335

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dave T.
    4
    177
    49

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Vita M.
    40
    32
    89

    1 year ago

    Delicious fried chicken, great customer service, and they use certified Halal chicken for the bone-in chicken! A+ for me!

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Esayem S.
    101
    161
    54

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    The chicken was so good! Their food was amazing and the service was really good too. Our waiter was super nice and thoughtful too

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 16

    Furai Chicken Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Furai Chicken

    Is the meet halal? there are comments saying that it is.

    Hello. The chicken is halal.

    Where are you? I know you were supposed to move but no one is answering the phone and we can't find you at the Yale ave address?

    Their new address is 13955 Yale Ave, Suite #B, Irvine CA 92620! Just down the street

    Did anyone order chicken last night? (1/25)? It's almost as if they forgot to double fry it. Hardly any batter and no Crisp whatsoever. Is this the new chicken recipe or just…

    Ask them to remake your food.

    Are they open during covid?

    Yeah they are!

    Is this location closed?

    It is inside Zion market. Opens at 11am. I suggest you order by phone first to pickup.

    Do they do delivery?

    Yes

    Do they sell rice?

    No. They have sides...pickled jalapeños and daikon.

    Is the fried chicken batter gluten free?

    Doubt it. Korean folks don't concern themselves with things like that...

    Do they sell beer?

    No, but you can pick some up in the market since this place is located inside Zion Market.

    Do they have seaweed soup?

    This is mainly a fried chicken joint. I don't recall seeing seaweed soup on their menu.

    Can I order it by phone?

    Yes

    View All 17 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Korean 242,320 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Furai Chicken - korean - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...