Could my Korean fried chicken life get any better? YES, IT CAN! OMG! LOVE!!!!…read more
I finally got to try bb.q Chicken the month before last, and let me tell you, it has been a relationship made in culinary heaven! I would argue that this is now the BEST Korean fried chicken I've had in North San Diego County. And believe me, I don't make that declaration lightly!
What makes their chicken so exceptional? For starters, it's the way they portion and prepare it. Rather than frying enormous, unwieldy pieces of chicken, they cut the larger portions into smaller, individually battered pieces. A half breast, for example, might become two or three pieces, and the same principle applies to the thighs.
The result? Beautifully and evenly fried chicken with a wonderfully crispy exterior and an exquisitely tender, succulent, juicy interior. Even the breast meat is spectacular!
Now, I've NEVER been much of a breast man. Give me a juicy thigh any day! But bb.q Chicken has completely changed my relationship with breasts. In fact, the breast is now the FIRST piece I reach for when I open the box! And instead of one enormous breast, I get several smaller, adorable, delectable little breasts in my mouth.
And let me tell you, they're DIVINE!
My usual order is the Golden Original Whole Chicken, approximately 16 glorious pieces of golden, crunchy deliciousness, accompanied by EXTRA pickled radish. That wonderfully refreshing radish provides the perfect contrast to the rich, savory chicken.
And the sides? Oh, they're not playing around!
The coleslaw is delightful. The French fries are among the best I've had in the area--beautifully crisp, crunchy, and utterly addictive. The onion rings are another favorite, with their satisfying golden coating.
Then there's the So Ddeok So Ddeok, that fabulous Korean street-food appetizer featuring skewered rice cakes and sausage. The combination of textures is wonderful, but that delicious sauce takes the whole experience to another level. Absolutely YUMMYLICIOUS!
And finally, we need to talk about their Cheesling Cheese Balls.
OH. MY. GOODNESS.
Golden and crispy on the outside, warm, creamy, cheesy, and gloriously gooey on the inside. These little balls of happiness have officially converted me into a ball-eating kind of guy!
Who knew a fried chicken restaurant could completely transform my appreciation for both breasts AND balls? I've certainly never felt quite this way about either before!
All kidding aside, bb.q Chicken has earned my enthusiastic FIVE STARS. The juicy chicken, remarkable crunch, delicious sides, and consistently satisfying flavors have made this my new favorite destination for Korean fried chicken.
Congratulations, bb.q Chicken! You've won my personal trophy for BEST NEW FRIED CHICKEN FAVORITE in North San Diego County!
ROCK ON, bb.q Chicken! You've got yourself one VERY happy chicken lover!