9.4./10 Absolutely amazing Korean cuisine! We started with the Galbi, which was cooked perfectly! Tender, flavorful, and with just the right balance of sweet and savory. The Bibimbap was also excellent, loaded with fresh veggies, beef, egg, and sauce. The only minor downside was the egg being slightly undercooked, but the crispy rice at the bottom more than made up for it and added great texture. The Kimchi soup was hands down the best I've had! Perfectly balanced, not overly strong or spicy, and packed with flavor. The addition of pork belly was a huge plus and made it even more satisfying. Service was fast and friendly, and our server was incredibly sweet and attentive. The ambiance was nice and clean, family-owned, not too busy, and very welcoming. Overall, a fantastic experience and definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

KB Chicken - Galbi / Kim Chi Soup / Bi Bim Bob - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

I just don't care for fried chicken, but I do care for this chicken place. This is definitely the best fried chicken on the entire Monterey peninsula. And I think you can make a not crazy argument that this place is maybe the best fried chicken in Central California. read more

Tonite was the first time I've eaten here and it was a great experience! The place was recommended to my wife and I by some friends and we finally made it a point to try it out, while doing so with said friends. Our friends recommended the Golbi and the 3 different flavors(Sweet&Spicy, Garlic, and regular) of their fried chicken. I must say, everything was delicious! The Golbi was grilled and marinated well, the chicken was crispy and had lots of flavor! The chicken itself does take some time to make, can't rush perfection, but overall the service was exceptional. The location itself is smallish and most tables are setup for up to 4 people, but they had no issue accommodating 6 of us with joint tables. It was very much appreciated! Go get you some! read more

The crispy chicken is delicious and crispy. Decided to try the Korean dishes at different times and the dishes were tasty especially the kim chi jigae. The server said that the owner makes her own kim chi and the reason the soup tastes so good. read more

We were supposed to done at ichiban but unfortunately it was closed at the time we went there so we try this place for lunch. The place though small, have a good size for seating. Not a lot of aesthetic decorations but it's clean. The service was prompt and and our server is polite, just a little rush sometimes. The goods were good and we all liked what we ordered. I'll eat here again in the future. read more

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The fried chicken is delicious!!! I always go meaning to try one of their other choices but the chicken is just so good. The food comes out in two waves, first the wings then the drumsticks. Kinda wish they also had thighs but that's fine. Every time I've gone the staff is nice. The place is pretty small but comfortable. read more

KB Chicken - I almost forgot to take a picture, I'd already eaten a bunch before I took this. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

The service was amazing!! Joanne is a great cook, Paul is an amazing server! The food is amazing and good priced. Our server was so kind, he gave us jokes, packed our food to go for us, and offered tea while we waited for a to go order. He was very kind and caring. Even when preparing for big parties our food was fast!! 100% RECCOMEND !!! read more

My team and I were in town for the week for training and happened to find KB Chicken off Vierra Canyon Rd, and we're so glad we did. The chicken was fresh, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the service was amazing, the owner took the time to take care of us from start to finish. Everything came out hot, crispy, and cooked just right. The kimchee Jjigae, tteokbokki and Japchae were amazing as well. So full of flavor and definitely. You can tell they take pride in their food and really care about their customers. It was so good that we had to go back again before we left. read more

So good! The Korean BBQ chicken was juicy, full of flavor, perfectly cooked and had the perfect sauce. Definitely recommend! read more

Food was great and the chicken was very good! The service was great as well - highly recommended!

Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Prices were good and the chicken was hot and fresh. Better to call in your order ahead of time because everything is cooked fresh and you will have to wait if you order at the counter. read more

KB Chicken - Yang Nyum Chicken and Ban Ban Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

Got the wings slightly spicy Very good and crispy. Good service very polite. Would come back again. read more

We've recently eaten here twice. We had the crispy fried chicken, Korean ribs, and bulkogi all on the lunch menu. Very nice and well seasoned. These are not peppery although that is available if desired. I spent a year in South Korea and they like it really peppery. Accompanying the mains was sesame spiced glass noodle salad, tempura veggies and rice. There is also pickled daikon radish which we loved. The menu is reasonably priced and we'll continue to stop by when we are in town. The only detractor is that both times the tables were sticky. read more

Amazing service and the food was DELICIOUS!!! I've been craving korean fried chicken and came across this spot nearby and it blew my mind how amazing the chicken was!! My favorite one was the sweet and spicy KFC, it was so crunchy and soft at the same time. I ordered the soy garlic too as spicy and man did it have a kick It was really good too but I recommend it if you have a high spice tolerance but if not get the mild . The tteokbokki was the best I've ever had!! The broth/sauce had a sweet and slightly spicy tang to it, it was addictive I'm ngl I kept scooping the broth to drink it I definitely recommend this place, the vibe was really mellow too and very clean inside check it out if you're craving KFC like how I was! read more

KB Chicken - Yang Nyum Chicken (Boneless Full), Soy Garlic Chicken (Boneless Full), Onion Rings, Sweet Potato Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

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Great food! Fried chicken is up there with Jollibee's chicken Also love the Korean side dishes

Tried this place with the family. It was pretty good. Went for dinner, the waiter was very helpful and friendly. The prices were a little more, but it's close by instead of going to San Jose. It's pretty small, but come again. I can see how some reviewers would comment on the unfriendly lady. Saw her in the back and yup, looks unfriendly. lol I'm sure it's a culture thing and they should keep the waiter dude to be their friendly face there. All in all a good experience. read more

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This place has the best fried chicken I've ever had probably the best chicken in all of California. Asked for the sweet and Spicy and boy were they spicyyyyy. Can't wait until i work out there again to stop by. Lady was super nice and place was super clean. read more

The first time I went to the store I didn't know what to think. The food smelled so good and spicy. Korean chicken is so good I could eat it every day.. But I don't because I don't wanna get burned out on how great the flavor is and how much I love to eat this particular food I have never had french fries that tasted sweet even with sweet potatoes. I suggest everyone should go here at least once in their life, it is in Prunedale, but don't let it fool you the ambience is fast , clean and nice. The service is top notch. The chef is a real Korean chef not just a person making Korean food. It is so delightful. The price is a little high for some things but once you eat it, you would pay double I know I would. If I was on death row, this is what I would eat for my last meal read more

This is my favorite fried chicken place. Almost every one in my family loves this chicken. Only one person in my family of ten likes KFC better. The rest of us, Nine out Ten would much prefer KB Chicken. We love trying out all the different flavors. My wife loves the Kalbi short ribs. read more

Super yummy. We liked the Yang Knum chicken (prefer the wings, only cause the drumsticks were huge). And Kimchi Jigee.

I've never had KBBQ before so I wasn't sure what to expect. The staff was very helpful and when the chicken came out to was heavenly. It wasn't super busy and it didn't take long. I would suggest you get all wings since that way you get more crunchy goodness with each bite. Thank you for being patient with a new customer!! read more

The food was incredible with a true Korean feel to spice up the taste. The service was excellent with the servers always asking me if I needed anything else. The ambiance was nice and overall I would come back for Korean bbq or Korean fried chicken any day any time. read more

KB Chicken - Korean bbq small ribs - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

On my way back from my trip to Carmel I was hungry for fried chicken and yelp direct me to go here on my way home. The reviews were outstanding so I had to step in and check it out for myself. It's located in a outdoor shopping center next to a Safeway. It's a nice little restaurant hole in a wall kind of place. The server was very nice and took care of me the entire meal . I ordered the number three half-and-half combo with wings and drumsticks. These things were out of this world. I asked for them spicy and they were perfect. The crunch was outstanding and the taste was phenomenal. Everything was fresh the condiments that they served with the chicken. Yelp once again was correct. If I had a complaint, the only complaint that I have is that the napkins they have are pretty bad and thin lol. Other than that check this place out . read more

KB Chicken - Number 3 drumstick - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

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I came in Wednesday afternoon with my significant other to try out their Korean fried chicken. It wasn't too busy. when we walked in, there was one other person dining in and then two parties came in after us. The service was quick and pretty cool. The woman was kind of funny and silly 10/10. The place was tidy with a little window into the kitchen. On the tables were napkins, a little trash cup, and hand sanitizer ready for use! We got the spicy pork bulgogi and number 2 for the wings. I wish I had the chance to try out the flavors but for now this will do. The fried chicken was HOT and served right away!!! Juicy, crispy, and still flavorful. I wish we had gotten sauce but I forgot to ask but the sauce was like $1 each or something. Anyways, will be visiting again when I get the Korean fried chicken cravings for a full experience! read more

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The ONLY Korean chicken place I would go to in this area. There is one in PG, don't bother going there. Just a TIP: Korean spice levels do not equal your typical spice levels. Approach with caution haha read more

Yang nyum (sweet & spicy) and soy garlic chicken. The flavors were good. The soy garlic was really good. I would get this again but only as take out. Saw a poor review about the service. And I completely agree. It was mine and my bf's first time eating here. The waitress's personality was not very welcoming or enthusiastic. read more

KB Chicken - Soy garlic and sweet&spicy (Yang Nyum) - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

Super good Korean Fried Chicken Wings. Way better than any wingstop. Definitely recommend 100 percent

Great food, clean restaurant and service with a smile and lighter. Joann takes great care of her customers. Her galbi is always tender and the Korean fried chicken wings are super crispy and light! Definitely finger licking good! ‍ read more

Golden seal from the health department = super clean! I love having peace of mind knowing that the kitchen is spotless. Love coming back here and seeing the Gold seal of Monterey County. read more

KB Chicken - Gold Seal = clean - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

The best KFC (Korean fried chicken) around the area. Our go to order is half/half. Half original and half yang yum(like a sweet, spicy sauce). Can't go wrong with that. Original flavor is seasoned very well and super crispy. If you take it to go, make sure to keep your bag open to let out condensation to keep the crispiness. read more

I recommend the $13 lunch specials. I think it's tempura dipping sauce but it was good on everything. Nice lady.

We stopped through on a drive up 101, and we were delighted to find this somewhat hidden gem. The warm, friendly service was followed by excellent Korean style fried chicken and savory, delicious Kim chi stew. The overall value was exceptional as we were able to eat dinner for two with leftovers for around $50. Another outstanding feature was the patio seating next to an outdoor fountain that let us take in a beautiful sunset with birds bathing as a backdrop to our dinner. Highly recommended! read more

KB Chicken - Outdoor seating - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

Solid Korean fried chicken! There's only 2 places in the area that serve Korean fried chicken and this is one of them. It reminds me of b.b.q chicken; it gets the job done. The chicken is well seasoned and crunchy, they serve a big portion of rice, and the tteokbokki was spot on. Our only complaint is that the pickled radish had a weird "plasticky" after taste. We usually get our KFC in SJ but if you have a craving and don't want to drive too far, I recommend checking this place out or Ttongbogee in PG. read more

This is a little gem in Prunedale! Chicken is great and the Korean sauces are even better. Bi bim pa hot pot is also very good.

KB Chicken (Korean BBQ Chicken) - 5 Stars I've been to KB Chicken in Prunedale a few times now, and I'm still blown away by how incredible the food is every single time. Joanne, the owner, used to operate New Korean in Marina for 17 years, and now she's brought her expertise to this new spot. It's easily one of the best restaurants in the area--if not the best in my opinion since the majority of restaurants in the area are chain restaurants. First, let me talk about my favorites. The beef fried rice is a must-try--flavorful, perfectly cooked, and always hits the spot. The Bulgogi is another standout, with tender marinated beef that's stir-fried to perfection. And as for their fried chicken with sweet chili sauce--WOW. The crispy coating combined with that sweet and spicy sauce is pure magic. I honestly haven't had food this authentic since I was stationed at Camp Humphreys in Korea. My family loves it just as much as I do. My kids can't get enough of the ramen, and my wife absolutely lives for the Dol Sot Bi Bim Bob. The stone bowl it's served in keeps the rice sizzling hot, giving it that perfect crispy texture at the bottom. We've made KB Chicken a weekly tradition! The food is so good, but what really makes this place stand out is how much of a gem it is in the Salinas/Prunedale area. We don't have a lot of restaurant options around here without making the drive to Monterey or Carmel, so having a spot like this close by is a huge win for the community. If you haven't been to KB Chicken yet, do yourself a favor and go! You won't regret it, and they even just started offering a 15% off special on Monday nights now, which is just another reason to check them out aside from the great ambiance. read more

KB Chicken - Front of the establishment - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

This little mom and pop Korean restaurant in a strip mall on the way to Salinas was a delightful surprise. The KFC Korean fried chicken wings were delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

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KB Chicken is the best fried chicken outside the bay its like a balance between Jollibee and Churchs if you had to compare

Love this place! This is our go to Friday night take out place. Owners are hard working. Customer Service is great: One of the rare places that show they appreciate their customers. Food is always fresh and superb! read more

My mom and dad tried this place and insisted that we eat here as well due to the delicious taste of everything they had. Honestly we would really never think to go to Prunedale because of all the places locally that we have however my mama said and mama knows best. When we arrived we were promptly greeted with a smile from the young man at the front of the house, he was friendly and polite (a little awkward but he was super young and trying) offered us a sample of the chicken, great touch! HOWEVER it was super super cold that made it rubbery, you want your samples to be fresh and enticing. You don't want that to be the impression (especially since it was So delicious hot) We knew we were still ordering some of the chicken and it did not stop the shine just a small suggestion. We ordered a full order of chicken, 1/2 sweet and spicy and 1/2 "slightly spicy " , TBH we did not taste the slight spice, but the naked chicken without sauce was absolutely phenomenal! Juicy and crunchy cooked to perfection, and the sweet and spicy was also delicious. However, it was incredibly saucy, like crazy, messy, saucy, & sticky and the napkins were rather thin. We cleaned out two of their napkin containers in one sitting we said if we did come back, we would only order the sauceless chicken or the soy glaze, either way it was pretty delicious just overly saucy for us. Chicken was just perfect. I did think charging a dollar for the dipping sauce when you're ordering a full order of chicken is a little steep especially when ordering that full order for $30 I think it should at least come with one sauce included with your meal. The spicy cheddar cheese was off the hook and I don't think I would've been annoyed by the one dollar if we could've at least dipped the chicken in the ramekin provided. I also ordered a second dipping sauce. I think it was the sweet honey. It was OK nothing compared to the spicy cheese sauce. Now to the beef Bulgogi, it was crazy good they served it with kimchi, pickled radish, and some sort of ginger marinated That was pretty fire. We really like the accoutrement of what they serve the food with. All the small refreshing sides really helps with the freshness of the food Overall, I feel they did a really great job with that. When you order the chicken, they do say that they have three sides selected for you by the chef, ours was a delicious miso soup, a salad / slaw And the pickled radishes that were pretty much my favorite and I would've ate the whole bowl if I knew it wouldn't of gave me crazy heartburn later, but that is just a sidenote lol I can't forget to talk about these french fries because they were crazy delicious and exactly what you want a french fry crispy soft fluffy and they had some sort of seasoning on them. That reminded me of Wingstop, but better at first my wonderful hubby said he couldn't taste the seasoning, but once they cooled down, he definitely could and we absolutely loved it. To be honest next time we go, I would just order some of those naked wings no drumsticks just flats with some of those fries and I would be a very happy camper. Overall, I do think this is a great addition to opening horizons there in Prunedale, growing up in the area I know it's a small community they're going to have to reach out to neighboring cities to really show off. I hope this review can do so for them as they do seem like a wonderful family owned and operated establishment , it is one thing that I do enjoy to support our community and the people in it whenever possible. Definitely definitely give this place a try. I think you will be pleased. read more

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We ordered KB spicy fried chicken. My husband had Bulgogi and I had Galbi. It came with rice, miso, salad and 3 sides. Portions are huge. The dishes were prepared perfectly. Meat had a good marinade flavor and was not overcooked. Both meats were tender and juicy. The host was very friendly and the restaurant was clean. I will be back to try other dishes. Like man doo, Kim Chee soup, Kim Chee fried rice, jap chae and bi bim bap. It's the best on the Monterey peninsula. read more