I've seen Mad For Chicken around for a while but never actually stopped in until now. A friend of mine had tried it before and said it was really good, so my expectations were definitely there. We went during happy hour (drinks are $5 until 6pm ), which is always a win. I tried the lychee-tini and the passion fruit margarita, both were solid. Light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. For $5, you really can't complain. We decided to go with the AYCE seafood boil, and I liked that you have the option to add chicken. Normally, AYCE seafood boils offer a huge variety, and while this one was a bit more limited, it was still more than enough to feel satisfied. We ordered green mussels, shrimp, crab legs, and crawfish. The crawfish was probably my least favorite, but everything else was a hit. The boil also came with corn, boiled eggs, red potatoes, and rice cakes , which I personally I love in a boil. It makes it feel complete. Now let's talk about the chicken. It came with 4 wings, 2 thighs, and 2 legs. I honestly don't remember which sauces we chose, but you really can't go wrong here. The chicken was tender and juicy on the inside with a perfectly crisp, flavorful coating on the outside. That crunch? Chef's kiss. Adding the chicken to the seafood boil was the right decision. It made the whole meal feel extra indulgent and filling. One thing to note: the AYCE menu states that wasted food will result in a $15 charge, so order smart and pace yourself. Overall, I had a great time. The staff were polite and professional, the vibes were good, and I'd definitely come back. read more

My sweetheart took his grandson here to celebrate his 10th bday today, bc it's where his grandson wanted to go. Street parking was fine for a Wednesday night. Only one server all night, around 6:30pm, though it was only about 7 diners including the 4 of us (2 adults, the bday boy and his 3yo brother). So I dont want to speak too much negativity about him. I'm sorry, but the food was HORRIBLE! Salty to the point, we couldn't finish it. Basic chicken dishes. Weak low budget drinks, no top shelf. He had 2 shots of some tequila he never heard of, that tasted watered down, and didn't even finish the 2nd one. I had 2 margaritas, that were just ok. He was not happy about spending a whopping $150 for basic chicken dishes and weak drinks. Thankfully, his grandson enjoyed us being there, which made the evening worth while! No, I would not recommend and definitely will not come back! Sorry, not sorry. read more

Came further all you can eat lunch special on a weekday. $29.99 per person. There are two main options - the Korean fried chicken and Cajun boil. Each chicken order comes in as two or three pieces. One flavor each. That being said, the Korean fried chicken is the highlight! It does take time as each is made to order. For the boil, the protein options you have are two different types of mussels, shrimp, crawfish. And you can't tell that the crawfish was previously frozen, but overall, came out quickly and still tasted good. 3.2 out of five stars. read more

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100% halal menu at the Astoria location!!!! Yayyyy. You're started off with complimentary popcorn that's seasoned with what might be curry powder. I typically hate popcorn because it gets stuck in my teeth but this one did not have that issue which was greaaaat. Portion sizes are excellent for the bowls. Got a bulgogi bowl and it came with white rice, carrots, glass noodles, plenty of bulgogi and a sunnyside up egg in a hot stone bowl that kept the food warm for most of the duration I was eating. Also tried the nachos which were huge and loaded with beef chilli, corn, sauces, and guacamole. Happy hour is from 3-7 on weeknights and the 5 dollar price for wings and tenders is unbeatable. There is also a bathroom available. Service was super friendly. Would definitely come back for the all you can eat! read more

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A fun lunch date, really enjoyed the Kim chi dumplings and Parmesan truffle fries were amazing, so crispy! Tried the soy garlic and spicy version, omg it was super spicy! I would opt out to try regular version with no sauce next time. Server was super friendly and atmosphere was nice with bar and TVs, fun vibes! read more

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We ordered a bunch of items and overall the food was good. We got the large combo Korean fried chicken, half spicy soy garlic / half mango habanero. The chicken itself was super good. That said, it is kind of unreal that with 23 drumsticks and wings, no dipping sauces are included by default! The bulgogi toppoki japchae was tasty and a solid shareable item. The bulgogi bowl with white rice was enjoyable. I liked the flavor of the marinated beef and found it satisfying. The beef chili fries were another highlight. The beef chili and crema sauce worked really well together and I was impressed that the fries stayed crispy even with the toppings. The kids mac and cheese was pretty disgusting but that one is on me. I did not realize it was just microwaved Kraft mac and cheese which I later saw it says on the menu. My kid absolutely hated it. Per the menu, it is supposed to come with a juice box. We asked what the juice was and the server gave options of pineapple or cranberry. We chose pineapple and instead got an actual glass of pineapple juice, then found out later they charged five dollars for it. It was also served in a glass which of course my kid dropped and broke. The scallion chicken was really good. Deep fried boneless chicken breast topped with scallions, red onions, and a slightly sweet sauce. My son actually enjoyed this more than his own meal. This location advertises a 100% halal menu. Service overall was good and everything came out fresh. The inside is small but has good vibes. The bathroom is single use and was clean. Food presentation was nice but it did feel a bit pricey for the portions. Small things all combined (charging for kids pineapple juice, serving kids drinks in a glass, not including dipping sauces and auto adding 20% gratuity for a party of 7 when the menu says 8) took away from what otherwise would have been a great experience. read more

I went to Mad for Chicken at Astoria to grab a quick bite. The store, although it is on the smaller side, was very nice and cozy. When it came to me and my friend's experience, not only was the food delicious but the service was great as well. The servers were very diligent and made sure to check up on me. I will definitely be back when I am around the neighborhood again. read more

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Best halal Korean fried chicken I've had in nyc!!The chicken was so tender it was almost melting off the bones. At the same time, the coating of the chicken was so crispy, had the best crunch ever. Their fries were also really good! 10/10 would definitely visit again read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

Ok... I will start with the food. It did not disappoint. I'm talking finger licking good. Everything we order was fresh and delicious. The service was great, and I have walked past this place numerous times. Today was the day. Today we had Servas as our server he was wonderful. He went over the menu with us and let us try the additional sauces. However they were spicy for me. They have plenty of seating for you to sit down and enjoy yourself. The drinks are great along with a fantastic happy hour menu. read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Lychee tini - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

Love the soy chicken.bout time they have a three piece meal.service is mediocre. Fries are hot but the taste isn't all there. read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

I didn't get to eat at this location, but when I entered there was a very strong odor. It was extremely off putting and made me not want to eat inside the establishment. I went to the Sunnyside location and the smell was the same but not as strong since it was a much bigger space. read more

Was excited to go since the food is halal now. We got a combo ($12ish) 5 wings (garlic soy) with 1 side (fries), Parmesan truffle fries which comes with ketchup & spicy mayo ($11), crispy chicken bowl ($15). The soy garlic sauce cuda been stronger. The wings & the Parmesan truffle fries were too crispy for me. The fries were def over cooked. Was disappointed in these 2 dishes. The plain fries were better since they were less overcooked. I liked the chicken in the bowl better than the wings. I despise raw cabbage, unless it's kimchi, so I didn't like that the chicken bowl contained raw cabbage. The selections of veggies cuda been better. Can't say I'd like to go back. read more

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What an amazing place the food was so good !!! Even the drinks ! We had lychee martini, and chicken quesadilla , fried chicken, chicken sandwich, bulgogi sandwich everything we ordered was just spot on fresh crispy juicy and what we were looking for. Service was great very nice guys, and the ambiance was giving had sports on which we wanted to see the game too! Loved it def go again for some great Korean fried chicken ! read more

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I enjoy going to Astoria Mad For chicken, is smaller than the normals ones but I feel that makes it more cozy! We had a flight of Soju for $20 which was really good deal! The food was delicious as always and I feel the location, central astoria, makes this location great! The bartender was the main server which in some sort of way is easier cause he is very attentive to what we want ! read more

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We dropped in around dinnertime and were seated fast, with menus, waters, and extra napkins on the table before we even asked. The soy-garlic wings were exactly what you want here: thin, glassy crunch outside, still juicy inside, and evenly sauced so every bite hits. Spicy was legit spicy, not just red. Fries came hot, and the pickled radish did its palate-reset job like a champ. Service is where this location really shines. Our server checked in at the right moments, kept refills moving, and brought fresh wet wipes when the heat kicked in. The manager on duty deserves a shoutout: calm, friendly, and clearly leading by example. He offered extra radish, and coordinated the pacing so the second round of wings landed right as we finished the first. Small touches, but they add up. Clean tables, hot food, zero attitude--just a tight, well-run team. If you're craving proper crispy wings and dialed-in hospitality, this spot is an easy five stars. read more

Last Saturday I stopped by to try the brunch menu and the bottomless I was sold by the bulgogi eggs Benedict unfortunately I was not explained eggs weren't served pouched so I got what literally was two hard boiled eggs I put the eggs aside for my server to noticed I wasn't happy but he didn't realize until much much later When asked me what was wrong I mentioned I don't eat hard egg yolk I didn't get an answer back other than oh okay Nor was I offered to get new eggs I work in the industry so I know the protocol. read more

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Love this location! It's super homey and the service is always great. I usually stop by for lunch and get the Avocado Salad -- I'm obsessed. It's fresh, flavorful, and the dressing is so good. I always add the fried chicken tenders on the side -- seriously some of the juiciest chicken I've had anywhere. Such an easy go-to lunch spot! read more

The most delicious Korean fried wings, beef fries and tenders! Overall good service and delicious food that will make you come back for more. I will definitely be returning. read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Mango habanero wings and Mad Tenders - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

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The food here is full of flavor. The fries are perfectly crisp and tasty, they don't even need sauce, and that's how you know a fry is good. The kimchi chicken sandwich was very flavorful. My friend ordered the bulgogi bowl with crispy chicken and she enjoyed every bite. We also got complimentary popcorn. read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Bulgogi bowl with fried chicken and kimchi sandwich with fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

My wife had brought home some mad for chicken the other night. She got me some honey barbecue wings along with there mango habanero wings. My first bite was the mango habanero wings. I said these are good. The sweet mango taste with the spicyness of the habanero sauce,goes great together,nice mixture. I also enjoyed the honey barbecue wings as well. I would order from them again in the future. read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

This location in Astoria is very small and cozy; perfect spot for some apps and drinks at the bar. Came here on Christmas and surprisingly there were plenty of people. I was able to find 2 seats at the bar to have some food and enjoy the football game. I ordered a lychee martinis which are my favorite here, nachos and garlic soy wings with French fries. The nachos were packed with so many toppings and were very filling. Their wings were crispy and filled with flavor. Their French fries were crispy and delicious. Our bartender was very friendly and made sure we were good on anything we needed. read more

Mad For Chicken was probably the first Korean fried chicken joint to open, and going here again gave me flashbacks to when I used to love this OG chain. This store in particular transformed into a typical bar and finger foods spot, with sports games playing in the background. And when did they have a cartoon spiked hair kid as their logo? They even gave complimentary popcorn, which kind of tasted like curry. I don't remember which Drumsticks & Wings w/ Half & Half Sauce Combo we got, but whatever we got had both THICC drumsticks yet also the smallest teeniest drumsticks. I wish the pieces were cohesive, because it felt like a scam eating such tiny drumsticks. How to share if one person gets a small and someone gets a large piece? But the meat was juicy and the flavor of the Soy Garlic was perfect with a delicious glaze that confirmed why I chose this once as my fave KFC spot. The Parmesan Truffle Fries ($11) was addicting, offering both spicy mayo and ketchup. They were perfectly crispy with a noticeable amount of truffle flavor. The Tteokbokki ($12) was also standard. It had a decent amount of spice. The rice cakes were nice and chewy. There wasn't a lot in this dish though. Aside from the minuscule drumsticks, the meal here was great and suitable for whenever you're looking for something quick and easy in the area. read more

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Ordered: Parmesan Truffle Fries (~$11): topped with truffle oil, garlic, chopped parsley parmesan cheese, and served with spicy mayo and ketchup Mac & Cheese (~$12): macaroni with jack & cheddar cheese, béchamel sauce and cream MFC Signature Combo - Small (~$15): 4 drums & 4 wings, half soy garlic and half spicy garlic with pickled radish Diet Pepsi (~$3) Aya's take: I love Korean fried chicken and was super excited for MFC to hit Astoria! We started off with some complementary popcorn which was pretty stale, so it basically stayed on the table. They also didn't have Diet Coke, so they offered me a Diet Pepsi. Other than these 2 fairly minor things, everything was great. The chicken (takes a bit longer to order so get that out asap) was super crispy and delicious, especially that soy garlic sauce! The Parmesan Truffle Fries complimented the meal well. The Mac & Cheese was good but nothing crazy; maybe next time I'd get it with the bulgogi for added depth. All in all, great Korean fried chicken! I'd come back. read more

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Hans gave me and my husband such a great experience for our lunch date! Excellent drinks and food, and his service was exceptional! read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Strawberry Mojito and Perfect Paloma - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

Growing up with the original Mad for Chicken on Northern blvd, I was so excited to see that they were opening up one in Astoria. I've tried this place now a handful of times but only via delivery. I have yet to dine in and looking forward to doing so. This location does a pretty good job of living up to the OG locations but their consistency can use some work. Sometimes the spicy soy garlic sauce is weak while other times it packs a punch like it normally should. I've had their dubbokki on multiple occasions and sometimes it barely has any rice cakes in it and other times it's an acceptable amount. One other complaint I have is that they charge $3 for a tiny container of radishes... The OG's know that those containers used to be 5x bigger and FREE with every order... It's a straight scam that they're charging $3 for radish!!! I know the cost of making that is super low too so it just seems so ridiculous. Overall a great addition to Astoria and cant wait to dine in soon! read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Spicy soy garlic wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

Oh, how I love Korean fried chicken. To me, nothing beats soy garlic chicken with the crunchy skin and juicy meat from the double frying. Imagine my surprise and joy to find that Mad for Chicken has opened a new location here in Astoria. I no longer need to travel to Flushing or Bayside for their wings, yay! I was randomly walking down 30th Avenue and there they were. Mad for Chicken does fried chicken really well and the small menu at this location proudly highlights that. Yes, there are one or two other items (not chicken related) on their menu like salad and dumplings. BUT I'm no dummy; I ordered the chicken wings and parmesan truffle fries. The chicken were perfect with just the right amount of soy garlic sauce. The wings come with a small serving of daikon radish which is the ideal palate cleanser and goes wonderfully with the wings. The fries were nice and crunchy, not too greasy and with just a hint of truffle. Needless to say, I was in heaven eating this for dinner. Everyone needs to come here and try them out! I must note though, that everything is made to order so expect a little bit of wait time. And yes, prices are on the higher end but on par with other Korean fried chicken restaurants. This week is their soft opening and are open for take out & delivery only. read more

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So reading some of these reviews with low ratings got me to realize that it was probably a group that went to eat together complaining about the rude owner and a few other loners bitching about the portion sizes and prices. In my experience they seem to have worked out all their problems because we didn't experience any of that. Let's just call it what it is ok, it's a expensive Korean chicken spot with a dive bar atmosphere. The door is def not inviting, looks like something from a medieval era, should be a glass door so people can see in. We decided to finally come eat here and had not realized they have been open 1 year & 8 months already, yikess where does the time go. We experienced nothing but politeness and full attention, granted we and another couple were the only ones inside on a sat night at dinner time. It feels like it wants to be one thing but yet it's another. Very interesting place. We ordered the truffle fries as a starter with 2 mojitos which were delicious and strong. For our meal we got the crispy chicken bowl and the chicken tenders (small). We were sharing everything. Def a lot of food, we are to big hungry hippos and we were stuffed. Brought some food home. The tenders were good but I get what they mean about the Chinese food oily taste, not bad just different. I don't think the bad reviews are justified, they're just angry people trying to be mean I guess. We thought everything was great to be honest, food was delicious, service was excellent and drinks were strong. Is it pricey chicken ? Absolutely. But the service and flavor were def worth it,. Our bill came out to about $80 with tip and 1 drink each. Was there an ambience there ? Not at all. It's def not inviting. So it's confusing. I would guess most of their sales are take out, shame because I thought it would be excellent place for a date or a group. Just saying read more

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Oh the disappointment Yato felt. Yato loves Mad for Chicken. But this location is the weakest of them all. However, Yato was still served edible food, so that was good. But Yato felt like he was eating leftovers. Yato will take the drive to other locations instead. read more

First time trying since I always ordered pick up with BBQ chicken which is across the street from this store and I have made a mistake of trying out. The soy garlic wings 30pcs was SUPER DRY not much seasoning either, the wing part are inconsistent some are incredibly small and some are in medium size. The radish feels like it has been sitting in the fridge for two weeks it's so DRY as well and it didn't taste anything. Definitely not going back it was such a waste of money unfortunately. read more

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Food was great and Hans gave us excellent service! We will definitely be going back here. It's a great family place too. read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

I hate to do this, but fixing a point in my last review...I think it's better if you visit the restaurant and eat in person. Any time I had done Uber Eats lately the chicken isn't crispy and fries taste reheated. At least if you're at the restaurant, then you KNOW the chicken is freshly fried and you can ask for another batch if it doesn't turn out the way it should! The atmosphere is pretty dark and more pub-like if that's your vibe. It's one of my fave places for Korean fried chicken in Astoria but there are a lot of competitors out in LIC and Manhattan I've been going to instead like Turntable Chicken Jazz and Boka read more

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Grabbed take out from them a few weeks ago and still disappointed. I expected to bite into a beautifully friend chicken wing but when I opened the box it was a full of soggy chicken. They bathed it in a sauce that was too sweet. Sadly I didn't the food. I plan on going back because of the food but the people are nice and the place itself looks cute. read more

Really yummy place if you're craving korean chicken! (Get the hickory and soy garlic flavor) I recommend to try their new kimchi fries and dont sleep on the crabmeat salad!! Everyone there was so nice and patient :) def going to visit again read more

I love coming here!! I0/10 customers service. Absolutely love the food there. Definitely recommend trying it out:))) read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

Ambiance, service, and food is 10/10! Server was nice enough to check up on us consistently, spicy chicken sand is so good read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Spicy Chicken Sandwich Combo - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

I love Mad For Chicken and went to the Sunnyside location regularly before it burned down. I was happy to find out that there was an Astoria location so I decided to try it out. I visited on a Monday night and was the only table there. We ordered a bbq chicken burger and a bulgogi burger. The BBQ chicken was cold and the sauce tasted as if it was from the supermarket. The sauce was slapped on as an afterthought. Neither the chicken or bulgogi had flavor. The beef bulgogi burger and fries were at room temperature. I can't understand why the dishes were cold unless they microwave their food? There was only 1 server and he disappeared for a long time in the back. His sense of urgency is pretty lacking as he lost 2 potential customers who waited 10 minutes for a table and eventually left. I won't ever return to this location. read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Bulgogi burger - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

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The staff is amazing and the food is always great as well. The service is 10/10. Love the free popcorn. read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - Beef Bulgogi Bowl - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

Chicken tenders are as small as my point fingers. It seems like they cut it in half. Not worth $15. read more

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Might be my favorite chicken spot in astoria!!! Both their spicy and soy garlic flavors are insanely delicious. The spicy isn't too spicy where your mouth just hurts the whole time during your whole meal (which is something i've experienced at bonchon and other korean fried chicken places) also, their kimchi quesadilla was very unique and tasty. i've never had a fusion-type dish like that before, and i was glad i did! you can expect to see me at mad for chicken pretty often. glad they opened a location in astoria! read more

Mad For Chicken Astoria - half and half spicy and soy garlic! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Astoria, New York

Service is rlly friendly. Great food. Nice price. I would definitely recommend to friends and family.