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

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

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

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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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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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

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

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

Asian Fried Chicken. nothing better unless you also make delicious bulgogi, fresh storemade Kimchi and even more food for purchase tucked away secretly in the Prunetree Shopping Center. They even kept the box open to prevent the skin from going soggy. must try! p.s. Fried Chicken is dropped to order obviously (20 minutes minimum) read more

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Food was amazing, rich in flavor and very authentic. The service was fast. I didn't get a chance to take a photo of their wing but they were very delicious and crispy! read more

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Best Korean fried chicken within 15 minutes of Salinas! Chicken is marinated for extra flavor and has a very light batter. Extra yummy when eaten hot! read more

KB Chicken - Fried chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

Very good Chicken, cooked perfectly, moist, flavorful and crispy. Brown rice was nice surprise Korean beef vegetables egg mixed in. Galbi was so flavorful and very tender. Worth the price. read more

The best tasting authentic Korean place in the area. Don't skip the fried chicken! "The food here is bursting with flavor! The bulgogi and kimchi was perfectly seasoned, and the banchan were fresh and plentiful. Definitely coming back!" read more

Food Was Great! As a guy who loves authentic korean cuisine I was really impressed with the taste of my jab chae. Living in Korea for many years it really is hard to get that authentic Korean flavor. KB Chicken knocked it out of the park. The service was great to with our waitress Joan helping us decide what to pick from the menu. The ambiance was great a lot of laughter and families enjoying themselves with lots of lighting. Two thumbs up KB Chicken read more

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Food is delish! We have been here multiple times and each time everything has tasted so good. Our favorite dishes is the soy garlic fried chicken, Galbi (Korean short ribs), spicy pork bulgogi and their gyozas. I love the Bandhan side dishes that come with the meal too...you will not be disappointed! read more

Stunning food for sure and the people here are great. Try the wings... actually try everything! read more

everything in here is just so good soy garlic chicken the best! and the kimchi oh my so good! service was great all meals on time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the owner was friendly and she has a nice place for the restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We came on a night that seemed to get busier and busier by the minute. The one server was working as fast as possible to keep up. The Soy Ginger wings (spicy) was hot and very tasty. I also had the tofu and seafood soup. My husband had the Beef Bugolgi. We loved all of it! read more

The food here is great, especially the delicious fried chicken and the fabulous Bib-bim-bop. But what really stands out is the super friendly and attentive service. A truly enjoyable experience! read more

This restaurant is very tucked in the corner its small, but spacious! The owner is nice, it was me and my partners first time going. We were excited to hear that there was a Korean style restaurant near by in prundale! We got the spicy pork bulgogi #10 and the #3 sweet and spicy chicken wings, definitely will be going back. Chicken was really crispy and juicy! The bulgogi was just the perfect amount of spice and flavor! Just hope that for the future they have more options of a menu. read more

KB Chicken - Sitting area - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

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So delicious we forgot to take a photo lol Perfectly fried chicken (we got the slightly spicy one). Crispy, hot but light - well marinaded. The hot plate spicy grilled chicken was so juicy and tender. Price is very good as well. Generous portion. Great flavor. Highly recommend!! read more

Food here was very good. I really enjoyed the dal bulgogi (chicken). The fried chicken was good too. It was so crispy. I haven't had korean fried chicken before so i don't know what flavors i should have been expecting but I would have liked it with more spice or with garlic. But that is just my taste. This restaurant has only been open for 7 weeks so it hasn't been found yet. I believe it will be if only for the chicken wings. The menu is limited basically fried chicken (drums, wings and boneless), bulgogi and galbi. I think there may have been a couple of other items. The owner was very nice. She has had a restaurant in Marina, so she knows what she's doing. I'll be back and I wish them much success. read more

Finally there is a place to get Korean fried chicken in Monterey Bay Area. Normally you have to drive to San Jose for something similar. The food was fresh and so good. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. Great new spot, read more

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This place makes really good food Chicken. Service was great. I got the Yang Nyum half wings and they were spicy and sweet! Great Atmosphere and family owned. Hoping in the future you make more flavors for the Korean fried chicken. I also had a side of tteokbokki which had rice cakes, fish cake and in a spicy sauce. Which is one of my favorite Korean dishes. read more

KB Chicken - Chicken wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

Pretty good Korean food we used to love a place in Seaside that recently changed management. Think this will be our next replacement. Chicken had the perfect amount of crunch and flavor. Spicy pork was the authentic. Will definitely be back to visit. read more

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We had been disappointed in Korean fried chicken in Monterey area before, so we were very happy to find this place so close to home! They have classic menu options for Korean fried chicken and Korean food, and do it solidly well. I got dolsot bibimbab without beef and my husband got the half and half yangnyum and fried chicken with beer (chimek) they were super nice and food was good. Definitely coming back! read more

KB Chicken - Dolsot bibimbab without beef, out of focus because I was hungry and was in a hurry to eat it! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

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so good yummy i had spicy pork and got fried wings and thighs it was all amazing and well worth it read more

KB Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

Everything at this little sweet spot is delicious traditional Korean food. And don't miss their fried chicken. The best I've ever had. read more

As soon as I walked in I was offered a sample of the chicken (they had both mild and spicy) and my choice of their house made soy garlic sauce or the Yang Nyum sauce. I ordered the Yang Nyum Chicken spicy. The chicken is crunchy and juicy. The spicy yang nyum sauce has a sweet bite that makes you just want more. It really is finger licking good. They also have a mild version. I definitely recommend this place and the two young men at the front were very patient and helpful. read more

KB Chicken - Yang Nyum Chicken mixed spicy - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

Food was excellent. Busy for a Sunday afternoon. We will go back. Owner (I think)/server explained everything.

Fresh fried chicken I prefer the Wave B since it's not too spicy. I can only handle so much spicy foods. The bulgogi is really good too. read more

The Korean fried chicken here is legit. Food was fresh and the service was good. Ambience is pretty simple but what are you going to expect for a little restaurant in Prunedale. The food was fresh and made to or so everything was piping hot and crunchy, and the flavors were pretty good. Are there better Korean chicken spots out there, there are you probably won't find one in a 20 mile radius so I would recommend the spot unless you feel like driving down to San Jose and find something better. read more

Great food, reasonable prices, and top notch service. I've tried nearly every Korean restaurant in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties and this is by far the best! read more

Hidden Gem in Prunedale. On your next drive down 101 South or passing through to Monterey this is a must stop. The Korean Fried chicken is delicious and crispy. The other Korean entrees are also great: trust me. Just go! read more

Impressed with this place! Bulgogi was amazing. Good portion. Chap Chae could have been a bit more but tasted good. Reminded me of Korea. The soy garlic chicken was good too. Would have to say this is my new favorite korean resturant in the monterey area..... read more

Hubby and I tried the new KB chicken today. The owner, Joanne was an absolute sweetheart, taking the time to explain every item on the menu in detail, giving us samples of the chicken before we even ordered, and overall just had a beautiful personality. The food was fantastic, husband got the sweet and spicy chicken and I got the number two chicken which was the spicy breading. The chicken was hot and fresh and had amazing flavor. The sauced ones weren't drowned in it, so you could still taste the chicken underneath. Highly reccomend checking this little place out, definitely something new and fun to our area. read more

KB Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Prunedale, California

Best Korean restaurant in the Salinas area! We love to get the Soy Garlic Chicken (mild), and there are so many more authentic Korean dishes to choose from. The chicken is crispy on the outside, while being flavorful and juicy on the inside. The owner is very friendly and accommodating as well. read more

Everything we ordered was so yummy. Fried chicken was crispy and flavorful. Korean barbque was delicious and the sides were so delish. I highly recommend this place. read more