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    Pelicana Chicken

    3.8 (411 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Original Original Fried Wings with hot spicy Sauce

    Had the original wings with hot spicy sauce. Wings were nice and big, and hot spicy sauce was really good. Had a bit of sweetness with a good kick. I took these wings to go so i think the outside became a little soggy, i definitely need to try again in house

    Ellen Z.

    We are regular diners at Pelicana in Cali and unfortunately this location totally missed the mark. Service was unacceptable and ruined our meal. We were seated quickly but it went downhill from there. We ordered from the kiosk and the food came out fine, but I asked for 3 cups of ice and we were brought only one. Then I had to chase someone down to order steamed rice and she said they ran out and it would take an hour to make. It was her facial expression and tone that bothered me the most, as if I was inconveniencing her. I then asked if we could get extra radishes and she kind of just rolled her eyes. Although the KFC was tasty, I lost my appetite and just wanted to get out of there.

    Johanna C.

    Had dinner here last night & the highlight or our feast is their shaken french fries!!!! Their cheese flavored chix is a little bit subtle, then the garlic one is just okay. We also ordered their gizzard which is flavorful. Service is quick & there is enough space for everyone.

    Cheese ball
    Louise F.

    A great fried chicken too but this time we came here for the lunch special (which might not exist anymore at the time of writing this review?). Super good deal. - whole meal for $10 and there's a couple good options too. I got a chicken teriyaki which isn't exactly traditional but look how much they gave me. We also got a cheese ball just because it's so good.

    Corn cheese
    ThuyVy N.

    great spot for drinks and Korean fried chicken In Capitol Hill, usually not too hard to get a table as it's a big spot. They added tablets to all the table for ordering, my only complaint was it was that the menu on the tablets weren't so fulfilled I wish it had more pictures or descriptions -- the cocktails we ordered only had their name but no pictures or descriptions or ingredients of the drinks so it was hard to pick.

    Original Fried Chicken (Plain), Smoky Hot Sauce
    Chloe L.

    The chicken is on the drier side, especially the breast pieces. The fry of the juicier pieces was very nice though. Smoky hot flavor was creamy and interesting too, never had anything like it. The original is fried without breading, worked well with the radish. We also noticed the server was eating behind the curtain, didn't feel very sanitary.

    Fried chicken
    Rebecca Q.

    One of my favorite Korean fried chicken spots ever! The breading is so perfectly crispy and light and the meat is so juicy it falls off the bone. Fries were also great, and cheese balls were enjoyable but mochi texture. Loud bar vibes on a Saturday night.

    Charlie T.

    Cool place to get some Korean fried chicken and drinks. The place is located in a popular area of town with lots of foot traffic. We ordered the garlic and regular chicken to share as well as some drinks. They have an electronic pad that you can order food from as well as call your server to get you anything else you may need. The service is pretty prompt.

    Carolynn T.

    When I think of Korean fried chicken or fried chicken in general, I think of good quality, crispy chicken. Unfortunately, my visit here left a lot to be desired, which is such a bummer, especially when Wingstop is going to be opening up the street pretty soon and Dave's Hot Chicken is also nearby - Pelicana better step up it's game if it plans to stay relevant with these other chicken spots so close! I like that you can order your items on the kiosk at your table, and can continue to add items throughout your meal - you can also ask for water refills and the check when you're done. It does take half the work out of the waitstaff since they're only delivering items to you without ever checking on how things are going. We ordered the cheese balls, a ban/ban (half and half) chicken, which is served half original and half sauced (we chose hot spicy). We also got an order of radish. The cheese balls were warm, gooey with a lightly crisp outside, and served with honey mustard?? I thought the honey mustard was a weird pairing so I ate the cheese balls as they were, which were good. The chicken was served with a fairly large space between the two servings - I assume because they didn't want the saucy pieces to touch the plain pieces, but it did make for an odd appearance. The sauce was surprisingly, actually spicy, which seems silly to say but I have a pretty high spice tolerance and have never been to a Korean fried chicken spot that had actually spicy chicken. I hate to admit it but it was a little unpleasant. I think what added to the unpleasantness was the fact that the chicken itself was very dry and seemed like it was cooked hours before. It definitely gave off twice-reheated leftovers vibes and a lot of the pieces had more bone than meat, so I think we ended up leaving a bigger pile than what actually made it into our stomachs. Overall, not great. But I would be willing to give it another try, maybe during a busier time when I know food *should* be fairly freshly made.

    Half and half - Original and Original with Sauce
    Joe H.

    I have not dined here but my friends have brought it over to my place two different times now. Also, please note that I have had Pelicana since 1989. They are one of the OG Korean Fried Chicken chains. I remember when TV commercials would come on and I asked my mom to order one for me for delivery. It cost around 4 dollars back then for the whole chicken. Good old days. I am a huge fan of Korean Fried Chicken that tastes like Pelicana. Why? Because they are THE OG. This is the golden standard of Korean Fried Chicken. No, they are not supposed to be extra super crispy. No, they are not supposed to be spicier. No, they are not supposed to be sweeter. This is how it should taste and Pelicana somehow preserved the sauce over 30+ years. Very close to my memories from childhood. With that said, I will note that the chicken did feel a bit dry today, compared to 2 or 3 years ago. No real complaints though. Definitely recommended. I do need to make it out there to enjoy the dining experience as well. Looks like they open until 2am!

    So-maek tower, Crispy Fried Boneless Chicken, half original half soy garlic, and french fries
    Jennifer K.

    Got the chicken gangjeong via doordash and she was crispy, perfectly sweet and salty but im pretty sure she hates rice cakes which is part of her. I will always come back to pelicana for a good korean fried chicken fix but literally having one and a half piece of a rice cake about the size of my fingernail was definitely a lowlight of my experience.

    Spicy Wings
    Ryan E.

    Came across this place by accident while seeing a show at the Erickson Theater across the street. All the Korean fried chicken looked very good, and the staff was awesome. Seemed like mostly Korean patrons and they were enjoying it. Seemed like a good place to watch sports also. Very cozy interior on a rainy night.

    Peli Shaken Fries Crispy Fried Boneless Chicken (Plain) Cheese Sticks
    Dariga A.

    The chicken is perfectly fried and crispy, but honestly the fries are hands down the best I've had in all of Seattle! The music's usually loud, but it adds to the vibe. Staff is always super nice too!

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    Delicious Korean fried chicken. The best I've had outside of Seoul. My favorite is the original version.

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    Is their Korean fried chicken made traditionally and gluten free, or do they use regular flour?

    Is there an opportunity to sit outside?

    No outside sitting.

    Do they have alcohol?

    beer for sure, i think maybe a small liq cabinet too

    Do they have gender neutral restrooms?

    No they don't

    Do they take reservations?

    Don't believe so. I went on a Friday night and there was no wait

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    Paju

    4.5(425 reviews)
    1.0 miSouth Lake Union
    $$

    Had a great experience here. We ordered a really good spread starting with the beef tartare and the…read moreBugak which are their oxtail hand rolls. The beef tartare was incredible. The Korean pear mixed in adds a lot of great flavor and the seaweed chips it comes with are a really nice touch. The oxtail in the hand rolls were super tender too. For mains we got the Paju fried rice and the 14oz dry aged New York steak. The fried rice had a really nice flavor to it. The steak was definitely a standout since it was very well cooked and super tender. I really liked all the sides that were served with it! Highly recommend this spot if you want a really high quality meal.

    Was on the last night of a work trip, and was initially thinking I was solo. So was not looking to…read moreeat trash. I looked up Paju before in South Lake Union nearby my hotel, and was excited to try it. Ended up finding a partner in crime anyway, and headed over close to closing time. Place is dark and modern, although I appreciate the wood oven being front and center. Owner was a little awkward given the timing, however she warmed up to us pretty quick when she said she was going to be in/out as we promised, and did appreciate the food itself. Got the sesame negroni, which was a unique and untraditional way to approach this cocktail. The sesame made it very different, and it remained as strong as I liked. The bugak (almost like a Korean taco with oxtail) was awesome. They were kind of just 2 bites of food each, however what was there exploded with flavor. I could've eaten 5 of these. NY strip was just ok. Didn't get any dry aged flavor from it at all. Not enough seasoning either. Bachan with it--brussel sprouts, kimchi--were tasty though, and the Paju fried rice was awesome. I wish they could put some beef/fish with that and call it a day. One of my favorite fried rice preparation I've had, but hey, I'm a sucker for squid ink. Would definitely come back here next time I'm in Seattle. Next time would sub the steak for the seafood jeon or branzino, however really nice meal otherwise. Compared favorably to other elevated Asian cuisine I've had (Joule in Seattle, Goosefeather in Tarrytown NY, Danji in NYC).

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    4.3(484 reviews)
    8.9 mi
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    This was me and my family's first time trying Daeho after hearing about it and the whole experience…read morewas fantastic! The food and service were amazing. Our server Collin gave us suggestions on what to add in our kalbijjim along with recommendations on appetizers and other dishes to try. He was welcoming and very attentive. Would definitely come again!

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    Lil Pocha

    4.3(20 reviews)
    0.3 miCapitol Hill

    Visited here very hungry after bouldering for a couple hours. They keep it nice and warm in here…read morewhich I loved (I noticed a lot of Seattle restaurants don't turn on heating :')). It is set up like a cute korean style bar with small round tables which make sharing easier. They have a pretty good selection on their menu and we ordered a couple of items to share. The Rose Ttoekbokki with cheese was very yummy, but it kinda tasted like pasta with rice cakes instead of spaghetti. I think that is the point of this dish, so if you want a more traditional spicy flavor then get the other ttoekbokki option (spicy rice cakes). We still loved this one and the rice cakes were so chewy and delicious. The cheese corn was very yummy and exactly what you would expect. It pairs perfectly with the other dishes. My friends also shared the Seafood ramen and Beef bulgogi. They liked both dishes. One of our favorite things were the side dishes actually! The tofu was so yummy, and the bean sprouts were so crunchy and well seasoned. We even asked for extra! The only aspect that makes it difficult to come more often is the price point. Since the dishes are so big and shareable, it is easy to split amongst a group, but it is a little less affordable to come here for dinner and drinks.

    A cozy little Korean bar! There aren't that many tables, but I enjoyed this vibe. Service was quite…read morefast on Saturday evening. We ordered: -Fish cake soup: pretty good, the soup had a good depth in flavor and I liked the variety in fish cake. Perfect for a rainy day. -Tteokbokki: was a bit spicy and the rice cake was chewy and cooked well. I've had better sauce though. -kimchi pancake: wasn't our favorite. Was a bit too thick and had too much batter - I like these to be more crispy and thin. Overall, a fun place for a casual Korean bar food.

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    JangAn Sullungtang - Tongue Sullungtang - $16.99

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    4.8(208 reviews)
    14.3 mi
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    I'm a firm believer that the smaller the menu, the better the outcome. JangAn Sullangtang is a…read moreperfect case study here: hyper-focused on their namesake ox bone broth, with a few limited sides. I went with the brisket option. JangAn puts diners in the driver's seat, meaning that seasoning your soup is up to you and your own preferences. This might sound intimidating, but every table has a guide printed out, and the servers proactively offered to guide me as they brought out my roiling bowl. This method of seasoning complements the beauty of seolleongtang, which seems to deepen as you eat it. Warmth, seasoning, and time gradually coaxes more richness from the bowl, so take your time and enjoy the process. One special shout out for the banchan. You'll get both Kimchi and Kkakdugi (raddish) with your meal, and both can be refilled freely. I think you'll want to, because it was among the best I've ever had. They sell it to-go as well, and you can bet I took advantage. Overall 5/5

    Came here for dinner around 7:30pm and didn't have to wait long, which was nice. We ordered the…read moreBrisket Sullungtang with wheat flour noodles and the food came out pretty quickly. Everything was really delicious! The soup was rich and comforting. The side dishes were also great and paired really well with the meal. Overall, both the staff and food were all authentic. It's a great spot for Korean comfort food and I'd definitely come back again!

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    Kimchi House

    4.3(341 reviews)
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    Solid place to grab Korean food in Ballard, despite it being one of the only Korean restaurants in…read morethis area (that I'm aware of). Have been in a few times and have had a solid experience each time. Fairly small place and not THAT many tables. You order at the counter and then sit down. It's self serve for water, silverware, and complimentary barley tea, which is nice. Both times the customer service when ordering was fine but not super friendly. I was the one saying "hello" first and saying "how are you?" before the cashier said anything. Kind of awkward/standoffish but not a dealbreaker when the food is good. Most recently I had the kimchi jigae, which was relatively spicy, even when I asked for less spicy (and they said they could accommodate). I'd say it was like 2-3 stars. Flavor was great though and it was a decent portion (for $17) and satisfying. Also, a pretty wide range of menu options, despite it being a small place. There were 4 complimentary banchan dishes (napa kimchi, cucumber kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, and fish cakes). Note that I don't think there are free refills like other places... maybe you can ask but I didn't see anyone doing so. For 1-2 people, it's a relatively generous amount. Also, only certain dishes come with the banchan, so be sure to read the menu carefully if you are wanting the banchan.

    This spot is a hidden gem in Ballard. It's not the best Korean food I've had but definitely has all…read morethe comfort food you need for a cold day if you don't want to drive far out to fed way or Lynnwood. Seafood pancake was crispy and paired well with the dipping sauce. Banchan was on point but galbi was a bit on the sweeter side + had a bit too much fat and soondubu tasted more like kimchi jiggae. Overall tho, fair prices & good selection of Korean comfort food!

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    Hae-Nam Kalbi & Calamari

    4.0(385 reviews)
    8.6 mi
    $$

    Hae-Nam Kalbi recently had a grand opening, which has been since April 2026. I heard there are new…read moreowners and wanted to check it out. I have dined here before so the interiors isn't too different just small changes. Let's jump to the food- I ordered the galbitang and it came with 10 different banchan. Which is a nice surprise since some restaurants aren't as generous in the banchan. The galbitang was so flavorful for a "clear" soup and the meat was tender. It also included a good portion of meat. I've tried galbitang at other places, but there was an umami that many didn't have. All the banchan were flavorful too, I thought the kimchi had a good balance as sometimes it can be a bit on the saltier side. Service was great too, the sever was friendly and checked often. When I went, it was just me then a couple arrived. There was a delay with their order so she provided some mandu on the house while their order was being prepared. Once they received their order, I heard the couple tell the sever that everything was very good multiple times- their food did look good! I recommend checking this place out especially with the new ownership. Menu looks similar from previous owners, but will for sure go back and try something else!

    This place got new owners and it's so much better now!!!! I've been back a 3rd or 4th time now with…read moremy family and it's wonderful. It's run by a nice family and the food is great. The service is wonderful, the auntie remembers my family and remembers I order the mushroom tofu soup extra spicy. My parents got spicy beef soup and squid bibimbap.

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