Mr Dak is a new Korean fried chicken spot that opened up on Northern Blvd and with the variety of sauces and options, it definitely sets itself apart from other fried chicken spots. The quality of the food is great and the service was exceptional too.
When I dined in, I tried the three flavor special, which is boneless fried chicken that comes in 3 sauces. This is the option I'd recommend if you're dining in with other people, as there are plenty of chicken to go around and you have to try all of the sauces! I tried both option 2, which was the Korean style seasoning, onion & sauce, and honey sauce as well as option 3 where the Korean and honey sauces are replaced by the Spicy Red and Soy Garlic. Not sure if I have a favorite amongst the two, but the onion & sauce is definitely worth trying and the creaminess of the sauce helps balance the spice of the Spicy Red, which wasn't that spicy honestly. If you like sweet, the honey sauce is the pick and if you prefer something more savory, then you would want the soy garlic.
No matter which option you get, you get a lot of chicken and though I thought getting 2 of the sets for 4 people wouldn't be enough, we were definitely full by the end of it. The chicken here is saucy and crispy on the outside while tender and juicy on the inside. It's everything you want with Korean fried chicken as it's not dry nor tough to eat, which is a big no-no with fried chicken. The different sauces keep changing the flavor profile, so you don't get sick of what you're eating either.
I also tried the Katsu set, which comes with rice, sauce, salad, radish, and soup. The katsu was crispy on the outside while still juicy on the inside and the Worcestershire sauce was tangy, yet savory, which was perfect for the katsu. Additionally, I recalled the server underselling the soup, which was pretty good honestly! I also tried the onion rings, which were really good too, as they were crispy and definitely fresh out of the fryer, as they were hot and still juicy on the inside.
By the way, I have to comment on the service, which was exceptional. The server was very hospitable and made sure that we had everything we needed. If things got a bit slow in the kitchen, he would not hesitate to let us know and he even offered to change what was showing on the TV as well. With service like that, I definitely would come back to dine in again.
I have also ordered takeout before and I've gotten Mr. Dak's Chicken Burger. The neat thing about Mr Dak is that you can get either chicken thigh or breast, so whether you like white or dark meat, you get to take your pick! The burger comes with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles and Mr. Dak's Chicken Burger has a spicy and sweet sauce drizzled all over it, which reminded me of yangnyeom sauce (I believe it is the Korean style seasoning on the menu). The chicken thigh is super crispy on the outside and yet still juicy on the inside, which was perfect, even when I had to wait 15 minutes or so before eating, as I thought it was going to get soggy before I could dig in. The vegetables provide a nice crunch and balance out the fried chicken while the bun was still nice and toasty. Overall, it was a really good chicken burger. Add some fries and you get a lot for one meal.
Mr Dak is a great addition to the neighborhood. Though there may be Korean fried chicken spots all over Northern Blvd, this one here has great service and fried chicken along with a variety of sauces for everyone. It's definitely worth a try if you want to satisfy your Korean fried chicken craving! read more