Pelicana was so delicious! I've had my fair share of korean fried chicken and this definitely lived up to my standards. It was pretty empty when I went and service was really fast. It was a pretty large space that was dimly lit and is a great vibe for a late night grub! My friends and I got the banban chicken, half original and half signature sauce. The chicken was perfectly crispy and I liked the signature sauce the most since it was the perfect amount of sweet and savory. The only downside is that I felt like the chicken was a bit dry. My favorite dish of the night was the rose tteokbokki and honestly I still think about it. It's a good spice level and soo creamy and delicious! I loved how much cabbage and fish cake there was. The cheese balls were also amazing! The cheese pull was insane and I loved the subtle sweetness of it. Overall a great recommendation from my friend and I'm glad they gave multiple locations! read more

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i came by here for a birthday dinner for my friend, and we had an overall good experience with yummy food! we got the crispy banban chicken, with half original and half signature sauce. since everything is fried to order, it took about 15 minutes to come out. the chicken was super crispy and the meat was really juicy! the signature sauce is like a sweet soy flavor and was really yummy. for non-chicken items, we ordered a rose tteokbokki and the peli cheese balls, and both were good! the rose tteokbokki has a nice creaminess and isn't too spicy if you aren't a fan of spice. the peli cheese balls are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside with a decent cheese pull. it was mildly crowded for a tuesday evening, and the service was quick and efficient. there is a lot of parking around, which i always appreciate! read more

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Ordered for pick up and while my experience was not bad, the wings I ordered were...okay. It's a little cheaper than BBQ chicken as they do 9 pieces for like $16? and then BBQ chicken is 8 pieces for $17. Their flavor options are good, but the chicken itself is a bit on the dryer side :/ read more

There are plenty of parking spaces. We ordered the Peli Ball Combo and Fried Wings/Boneless with Honey Soy, Garlic, and Signature Sauces. Everything was really good and all the sauces were delicious. I liked that the sauces were mixed in with the wings instead of dipping. The Peli Ball were good too with some flavor inside each ball. Overall, delicious food! Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - They provide gloves for you to use - Plenty of parking spaces - Restrooms available read more

Pelicana Chicken - Irvine - Chicken Wings Near Me - Irvine, California

I got the crispy bone-in wings 9 piece, honey soy. Good crunch, good flavor, and it even came with some delicious radishes. At $19.40 after tax, it's around the same ballpark as BBQ Chicken, I guess that's the price for delicious fried chicken! It took 15 minutes without a line. Solid food. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Irvine - 9 Crispy Fried Wings 9 Pcs with Sauce (Honey Soy) - Chicken Wings Near Me - Irvine, California

Solid korean fried chicken place with multiple sauce options and many korean tapas/appetizers! If you are looking for a chill korean fried chicken place, Pelicana did not disappoint! Our waiter took our order and brought out the food relatively fast! We waited at most 10 minutes which was nice! They have alot of beer and drink options. As for the food, we ordered a few of the tapas and the fried chicken. I personally got the double fried cheese topping and it was pretty tasty! They use a white parmesan cheese powder that had good flavor and they didn't overly coat the chicken as well! As for the sided i really enjoyed the tteokkbokki and the cheese balls! The place can get a bit noisy sometimes but it is very lively and fun. I'll for sure be back for another visit! read more

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Takeout order: The chicken here is so good! Always gets to you hot the crispy. We tried the chicken with honey soy sauce and parmesan. Chicken with Honey Soy Sauce- I cannot praise the crispness enough. Meat is juicy and sauce is a good mixture of sweet and tangy. Parmesan- The generous dusting of parmesan cheese gave it a layer of rich flavor. This one disappeared quickly! read more

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Really disappointing experience! The chicken was very dry and only white meat. Service was also very poor. Never ordering from this place again. read more

A nice Korean fried chicken spot with a lively interior. Clean and well kept with pocha/bar-like vibes. We ordered korean fried chicken with 2 sauces on the side. The chicken wings were super crispy, hot and juicy, but a little on the smaller side. - sweet soy: 8.5/10. You always have to get the sweet soy from all Korean fried chicken places. This flavor never misses! - spicy hot: 9/10. Sweet and spicy! To my surprise this sauce was actually quite spicy which I loved. I dipped the chicken wing in both sauces, making the best flavor if you can handle your spice. - pelicana fries: 6.5/10. A sweet and cheesy powder/dusted fries. The fries were good, but not a big fan of cheese so just not for me. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Irvine - Chicken Wings Near Me - Irvine, California

Craving Korean Fried Chicken and saw that a Pelicana location was nearby! The restaurant was quite empty around lunch time but there was relatively loud kpop music to keep the vibe in the restaurant upbeat! Our waitress took our order and we got our food within 20 minutes. The salad and cheese balls came out relatively quick and definitely served well as appetizers. Only real problem was the bugs, man there were a lot of flies and gnats flying around that kind of interrupted our dining experience. When the wings came around, one of the bugs even had the audacity to land in the honey soy sauce wings! Bugs aside, the chicken was super crispy and tasty, the kind of taste I was craving so it gets a pass. All in all, the food was great but the experience I had trying to eat the chicken without getting in extra unwanted protein was a bit rough. I'll stick to my local pelicana unless I happen to be back in the area again. read more

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Crunchy Korean fried chicken! Fried chicken is undefeated. Pelicana is great, it always hits the spot! My favorite sauces are Garlic and Cheese! I was in and out super quick! Nice vibes inside! read more

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Good service and food crunchy food. I enjoyed the food a lot. It was very crunchy. I was a bit confused when ordering and I learned that I prefer the wings instead of the other chicken parts. Half original 9/10 and other half was honey soy! 7.8/10 Shaken fries are a must! 10/10 Three ball combos, I wanted to try these, I really liked the cheese ball 10/10. Chocolate 7/10 pretty good. Carmel 4/10 it was okay. Corn cheese 8.5/10! Good with the chicken Complimentary cabbage 10/10! Thank you read more

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Pelicana Chicken feels like a discovery even though it is part of a well-known Korean fried chicken chain. I stopped in with high hopes and walked away impressed by how much they have refined everything, from portioning to sauces. The chicken comes in noticeably larger pieces than what you typically get at BBQ Chicken, its main competitor. I always wonder why so many Korean chicken spots chop their meat into unrecognizable bits. Even here it seems common, but Pelicana gives you substantial pieces you can really sink your teeth into. That alone elevates the experience. Their sauces are excellent. We always order them on the side, which keeps the chicken perfectly crisp. The hot and spicy version delivers a bold burn that lingers just long enough. The creamy smoky spicy sauce is equally special, blending savory depth with smooth heat in a way that is hard to find anywhere else. The complimentary sides are worth mentioning too. The cabbage salad is crisp, refreshing, and perfectly dressed. The radish pickles add that sharp, clean bite that balances out the richness of the fried chicken. Together they complete the meal in a way that feels thoughtful and authentic. Service can be very good, especially when the restaurant is calm. Staff are friendly, attentive, and efficient. During peak hours it can be hit or miss, but when it is good, it is very good. I have had visits where everything flowed seamlessly and the timing was perfect, and those experiences always stand out. The space itself does have one drawback. The acoustics are not great, so when the restaurant fills up it gets loud. It can be hard to carry on a conversation, especially when there are a lot of kids in the dining room. If you are looking for a quieter meal, off-peak hours are the better choice. The consistency of the food is what makes Pelicana worth returning to. The chicken has that signature Korean style crispness, thin and crackly on the outside with juicy meat inside. The sauces on the side let you control every bite, and the balance never feels overwhelming. Pelicana captures what makes Korean fried chicken legendary: crispy, flavorful, and addictive. In Irvine, they deliver that tradition with larger cuts, standout sauces, delicious sides, and service that, when on point, makes the entire meal memorable. The flavor, the portion size, and the attention to detail keep me coming back. Pelicana is the kind of place that earns loyalty one perfect bite at a time. read more

I've ordered food from this location a few times and the food and service has always been great! To my surprise, when I got my order, I found something in my chicken. I was peeling the chicken with my fingers and saw a long piece of plastic sticking out of it. As I kept on peeling pieces away, I found another. I didn't give a one star because the food itself is still good. Just be careful when eating and I hope the people that make the food will be more attentive. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Irvine - Chicken Wings Near Me - Irvine, California

Updating my review: Service significantly worse! We went to eat in to have fresh fried chicken. The place was fairly empty (one other group) but they were pretty slow. We had to ask for water a few times, ask for napkins a few times , ask for straws a few times. They also place the hot food right in front of our 1 year old instead of anywhere else on the table. Overall lack of awareness. Chicken still amazing! Probably why everyone just gets it to go. read more

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Service is prompt and convenient. We've been to several locations in OC and in SK. All fried chicken options are tasty. Corn dish does vary but is really good here. Irvine locations is nice and quiet in small business center. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Irvine - Chicken Wings Near Me - Irvine, California

This post is mainly to remind myself to not waste my money at Pelicana Chicken again. It had zero flavor. Their $2 house sauce on the side didn't help. Chicken had too much oil. If I knew how greasy it would be I would've had my cheat day at Church's chicken. Sweet potato fries were soggy, no crisp whatsoever. Disappointed. read more

It's only been a few years since I was introduced to K-fried Chicken, and it has been quite a yummy experience so far as I've tried most of the popular places in town. Pelicana is relatively new here, but I'm told that it's been around in Korea for many years now, so, I had very high expectations for its quality. Unfortuantely, I was somewhat let down by this first time visit. This is a small'ish fried chicken joint designed like a casual sports bar, wall mounted TVs, colorful bar, and lound music blasting overhead. I guess it's more than just a take out place, and can be a pretty fun place to hang out with friends for a drink and some comefort K-food. We ordered a half order of the Crispy Fried Boneless Chicken and an order of the whole Original Fried Chicken....with their Signature sauce on the side. We typically don't like our chicken tossed and drenched in sauce and prefer to order it naked and be able to dip our chicken in the sauce as and how we like. We actually thought the boneless chicken was actually very good.....big pieces, tender and juicy, and very yummy with some sauce......and not oily. As for the whole original fried chicken, I liked the crispiness of the coating, but every single piece was just drenched in oil with the whole paper lining of the serving pan like a swimming pool of oil! They could very well have let the oil drain a bit before serving it. Other than that, the chicken meat was pretty nice, tender, juicy, and was quite yummy with the signature sauce. I had really wanted to give a better rating to this place, but the music blasting overhead was way too loud! We had asked the manager to please turn it down a bit since the place was empty, but I was told she was a bit reluctant to do so, and had even given an annoyed look. Unfortunately, I guess it was still a bit early and regular staff had not started their shift yet, so the manager had to attend to us. However, all she ever did was take our order and brought out the food.....never once did she come check on us, asked if we needed anything, or how the food was, etc. Even when we were done eating and were ready to pay the check, we had to walk up to the back area to ask for our check. Bad, bad, bad service, with a bit of an attitude, by the manager. However, the young girl who took over from the manager as we were finishing was much nicer...very nice, friendly, and helpful. Verdict?.....There are many much better quality K-fried Chicken places with much better service in the area.....so we certainly won't be coming back here again. read more

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The chicken was moist, and outside is nice and crunchy. They're medium sized. You can't really get the pieces you want, but like I said it's still good. read more

Ordered take-out - Crispy Fried Wings 9pcs/sauce on the side with french fries. Highly recommend eating ASAP because they got a little soft by the time I made it home. I ordered for sauces on the side so I can use it as dipping. Also comes with sides of radish. Wings were good but I did not get the freshness like some other places. Crispy outside and soft inside. Finish the first day or they do not taste good as left-over the next day. Sauce packages had generous amount for dipping on the side. French fries were ok. Staff was friendly when I arrived to pick up my order. Inside seemed organized and clean with menu posted on the outside. There are plenty of parking in the front since it is inside a large shopping area. read more

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I had living in Seoul for 12 years and frequenting places like Kyochon, BHC, or local delivery spots for fried chicken but I had never tried Pelicana (페리카나) before. Known as 百利家 in Mandarin, this chain has expanded significantly overseas, with eight branches now open in Southern California (LA, City of Industry, Rancho Cucamonga, Downey, Artesia, Buena Park, Irvine, and San Diego). Pelicana is right next to the salon I went to so after a fresh haircut, my friend and I decided to give it a try. The space isn't huge, but it has a cozy bar area where you can enjoy drinks, watch sports on TV, and listen to K-pop music--a pretty chill vibe overall. They offer lunch specials until 3 PM, but we missed out that window so we just ordered the 반반 (Banban) Fried Chicken--half plain, half with sauce--for $30. We opted for the classic sauce, and the flavor was pretty authentic, served with two small dishes of pickled radish. The 오뎅탕 (fish cake soup) at $24 for just three skewers of fish cake, a few radish slices, and some small fish cake pieces, I personally felt a bit overpriced. They also served a plate of salad as a starter for free and provided the plastic gloves on the table, which is a nice touch to keep your hands clean while eating. Overall, a pleasant experience. Pelicana Chicken 4970 Irvine Blvd Ste 110, Irvine, CA 92620 read more

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Love Pelicana! They serve great KFC. Service has always been friendly. They are sometimes understaffed, but that is like any restaurant these days. Patience has always been rewarded with great food, pleasant atmosphere, cold beer, and sports on the TV. I love sitting at the bar if I'm solo. I have been here early and when it's busy, and the food is always good. They do seem to get a lot of online orders, so that may slow down service during the "rush" times. Come check it out if you're in the area. Be patient, be nice, and enjoy the food. Can't complain. read more

I went here today to pick up my order after my son finished Kumon. When I got the food, my 4-year-old told me he was too hungry to wait until we got home, so I sat with him at an empty table so he could eat. The restaurant was completely EMPTY. To my shock, an employee came up to us and told ME AND MY 4 YEAR OLD SON TO LEAVE!!! Because the tables were "for dine-in customers only." I could not believe it. I have never been treated with such rudeness in a restaurant before. We weren't taking anyone's seat, and as a parent, it was upsetting to be asked to move my child while he was eating. Again, it was completely empty!!! I was shocked, embarrassed, and honestly disgusted. I have never been treated with such unnecessary rudeness in a restaurant before. To think that a business right next to a Kumon would act this cold and hostile toward a parent with a small child is beyond disappointing. If I had known about their dine-in policy, I would have gladly ordered as dine-in from the start. I left shaken and disappointed and will never be returning!! read more

I actually loved this place, the prices were decent the food was actually delicious, and the quantity was very generous two of us ate from one of the lunch boxes. The service might not be the best but to our server was alone serving all the tables so I blame the company for not having enough staff, I just wouldn't return due to that. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Irvine - Chicken Wings Near Me - Irvine, California

Today, I was craving KFC. I was in the area and thought I'd give Pelicana a try. They are in the same center as Zion market. I got the whole Bon Bon half traditional fried and half signature sauce. I really enjoyed my chicken. It was flavorful and juicy. It's served fresh, so allow cooking time. It's cool that each table has a place to put your bones. Service is very good. They have TV'S playing sports and one had Korean music videos. I liked that because the Korean ladies are beautiful. It's a bit pricey but worth it. I'll be back. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Irvine - Chicken Wings Near Me - Irvine, California

Chicken was delicious and complementary salad. Great staff and vibes. I got the Honey Soy 18pcs and it came in fresh and hot. Good to bring family here to relax and enjoy some good chicken! read more

Pelicana Chicken - Irvine - Honey soy chicken 18pcs - Chicken Wings Near Me - Irvine, California

Friday night. Staff were very rude and it was overall bad impression. They asked for a group tip that there were more than five people after the meal, and did not explain that the tip was included in the bill. I tipped over 30%!!! Be careful everyone. This feels like a scam. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Irvine - Chicken Wings Near Me - Irvine, California

Whenever I'm craving kfc Pelicana is a MUSTTT. I always get the the crispy wings/whole chicken, soy flavor! It's perfectly crunchy and yummy every time. read more

We were thinking of eating at Hako but as the line was long we decided to check for other options in the Northwood Town Center. We ended up at Pelicana as there were tables available and the atmosphere was very welcoming. Katie was our hostess and she did not shy away from giving her honest opinion on spiciness, the sweetness of the sauces and drink choices. Highly appreciated! We ended up with two orders of crispy fried chicken, one garlic and one smoky HOT. Yes, HOT which is not a lie and the pickled daikon is added for more than one reason. Sweet potato fries were great, the onion rings may have had 30 additional seconds in the fryer to be my kind of crispy and those two Asahi beers were a nice add-on to the meal. Oh yes, steamed white rice is always a nice addition to fried chicken so that is $3.50 very well spent. All that for $77 without tip and we had a lot of leftovers. These days we call that a good deal. So yes, highly recommended to visit this place. 10/10 for Katie as well. read more

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Amazing! The portion sizes and chicken size is huge. Had the three flavors now: the original, the house sauce, and the cheese flavor and they're all good. I have ordered just the chicken and they're all well cooked and well seasoned. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Irvine - Chicken Wings Near Me - Irvine, California

I prefer the Cerritos location I ordered 1/2 order boneless chicken soy and honey barely any sauce on it and the xtra hot she charged me 2 bucks for a packaged sauce .. was disappointed. Seeing as I was the only person there I feel she could've given me a container to go with xtra sauce and how are the soju 14 bucks!! For one out the door 47 bucks ! Ambiance nice read more

Chicken was good, had a great crunch. Can't go wrong with these wings. Parking sucks but the wings are definitely with it.

This review is for a food delivery pickup during the heavy rainy day around 1:50pm on 11/15. The woman at the counter, instead of handing me the food, she dropped it on the counter and seemed annoyed. She didn't say anything nor did she made eye contact. While I was putting the food in a rain protected bag, another food delivery person who was a white man, showed up. The same woman handed him the food and said "thank you" to him. I was not surprised by her different treatment but felt obligated to let everyone know. She, also an Asian woman, discriminated against another Asian lady while treating a white guy as a superior race/gender. It is a bad look and not acceptable regardless how good their fried chicken can be. read more

I've visited a few Pelicana Chicken restaurants in So. Cal and can now say with confidence they all have a couple of things I'm common: Great Chicken (in the Korean style), which I personally love. That said, like my experience at other locations they have 2 people working...the cook and some who does everything else. So one will not get bottomless water or even to be asked if you want more water or extra napkins (without asking). I visited this location during lunch; there was (only) a 3 person group along with me in the restaurant ...the do everything person did as good a job as possible all things considered. If you like hot (freshly fried) Korean Fried chicken, not sure any restaurant does it better than Pelicana ( in the Korean style as consistently good at all locations in my experience). That alone keeps me looking for them where I travel...but I also expect to get "service" no better than a food court or other fast food restaurant. read more

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This was my first time trying this restaurant. It's located in Northwood Town Center towards the back, so it was a bit difficult to find as someone who has never been here before. I went during the afternoon, so it wasn't as busy as it usually is during nights. The atmosphere inside was cozy and the staff were very welcoming. There were several television screens and they were playing K-Pop music on the radio, so there's a lot to keep you entertained while you wait for your food. I ordered the Honkai: Star Rail collaboration meal which came with crispy fried chicken, 2 cheese balls, and fries. I decided to get the garlic flavor, since that's typically my go-to at Korean fried chicken places, and it definitely did not disappoint. The wings were very flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. In my opinion, the cheese balls were a bit underwhelming. The dough was really chewy which I enjoyed, but I didn't taste much of the cheese. The fries were perfectly cooked and I thought they complemented the chicken very well since they weren't too salty. Unfortunately, the meal was a bit expensive for the amount of food I got ($27), but that can be expected for a promotional meal. Despite this, I thought the food was delicious and the staff were extremely sweet. I'll likely be back to try some of the other chicken flavors they offer, as well as their appetizers! read more

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I hate writing negative reviews but I'm hoping that ownership will make changes but it seems like they haven't. Looked at past reviews and see the same complaints and same crusty refried chicken. Ordered via Uber and no complaints there. Food arrived hot and my order was correct. However the chicken was honestly the worst fried chicken I have ever had. It looked like it was battered in like a thick bisquik mixture and honestly tasted so greasy, bland and with a mild sweet cinnamon flavor which was odd and I suspect is cause they use the same fryer to fry desserts. . My chicken looked so different from most of the photos but did match the ones with the low ratings. In all the photos the chicken looked perfectly crisp with a light floured exterior and not a thick batter. Looking through the photos it looked like they threw it in the same batter at the onion rings. The exterior of the chicken was not what I expected at all. . It was greasy, thick, and flavorless. Best thing in the meal was the pickled radish. Waste of money. read more

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Pelicana is now open in Irvine! I really liked the Buena Park location but am glad Pelicana is now open a lot closer to me. Located in the same plaza as Zion, Pelicana took over the old Yogurtland spot and has plenty of parking available. Service was good throughout and there are some TVs located for good sports viewing at any of their tables. For the food itself, we ordered the Original Honey Soy wings, Original Smoky Hot wings, Crispy Honey Soy wings, Signature Chibob and the Cheese Balls. All of their wings are good, with my personal favorite being the Crispy Honey Soy wings. The cheese balls are also a nice sweet finish to the meal. Definitely will be back the next time I'm craving Korean Fried Chicken! read more

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I find it ironic that their logo says "fresh and delicious" I didn't find much freshness about their food. The pickled radish was prepackaged and mostly liquid. The side sauce was prepacked and contained artificial smoke. The chicken was okay. But not crunchy like I liked it. The cheese ball was rotten. The "chocolate" ball was actually Nutella. No indication it had hazelnuts in it. I won't be going back. The service was also "that's it, good bye, thank you" when I looked in my bag to check and make sure everything was in there. It was very blunt and like get out of here. I did take out so can't comment on in restaurant. read more

Pelicana Chicken - Irvine - Pickled Radish (L) on the side - Chicken Wings Near Me - Irvine, California

When Pelicana Chicken Irvine first opened, I ordered fried chicken for delivery, but honestly, the batter was too thick and greasy for my taste. So I stopped ordering chicken from Pelicana for a while. However, a few months ago, I went to Pelicana Chicken Irvine with a friend and ordered draft beer and half seasoned fried chicken, and it was so good. Maybe they changed the recipe, but the batter is thinner and less greasy. The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and it was really good. Since then, whenever I want to eat chicken, I mostly get chicken from Pelicana. read more

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Chicken wings were great - fresh and juicy. We tried original (not extra crispy) and the house sauce. We like it better than bbq chicken (Korean). read more