"Double-Fried Delight: Tipsy Chicken Gets It Right" Tipsy Chicken in Mesa brought me right back to the Korean fried chicken spot I really enjoyed in Seoul years ago. We ordered the 7-piece bone-in chicken wings with sweet and spicy and honey butter sauces, and it delivered on every level. The double-fried crunch was perfect, the meat stayed juicy, and both sauces were excellent--the sweet and spicy had a nice kick, while the honey butter was rich and addictive. The fried mandu and fried rice rounded out our meal nicely, giving us a satisfying variety of flavors and textures. The vibe is casual and unpretentious, which I appreciated. We even brought our own boba drinks and no one batted an eye. It's the kind of spot where you can just relax and enjoy good food without any fuss. Service was friendly and efficient. If you're craving authentic Korean fried chicken without the plane ticket to Seoul, this place hits the spot. Worth the visit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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First timers here. The honey butter (for the kidlet) and soy garlic boneless wings were tender and juicy. A win! The fries were hot, crispy, and plentiful. And the garlic mayo? Yum! A win! The cheesy corn was a delicious surprise and uniquely presented. A win! The crispy fried tofu was not so crispy. Or flavorful. Oops. Weekday, lunch service was good. Interesting ambiance (very dark). Oh, well. All in all, a pleasant stop in a little strip mall in Mesa's Asian district. Oh, yeah. We'll be back. read more

Great food! Huge portions. Enough for 3 more meals for me or 1 for hubby.. Husband's favorite cheat day. Parking was crazy tho... read more

Tipsy Chicken - 7 piece boneless chicken Sweet & Spicy Korean Fried Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Decent KFC. We got boneless wings and the portions were huge. Their sauces are just okay. Service was quick. Place feels like a bar you'd be at in Korea. Might come back for KFC and drinks. read more

Food was fine, and it was much better 2-3 years ago; I believe the management has changed several times. This isn't upsetting, but I definitely found it weird that in the dining room there was a filing cabinet along with a full table of clutter and supplies. The whole place just didn't seem super organized or put together. The wings were good, I thought the tteokbokki was fine as well. I didn't have the bulgogi fries this time but those used to always be my favorite. Staff were nice to us, a little bit slow to get to the table even though it wasn't busy, but it happens sometimes. read more

Tipsy Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Tasty Chicken, anyone? (Me? Why, of course!) I'll admit, I'm a pizza and wing snob--I'm pretty cheeky about where I spend my money. So, when I found myself near this joint after a ruthless grocery run, I decided to take the plunge. I ordered a batch of wings: decent size, wonderfully fried crispy, and deliciously juicy on the inside. My preference is for plain wings with sauce on the side. Here's the rub: While they clearly know how to fry a wing to perfection, the "naked" wings were flavorless. They were essentially a blank canvas waiting for a masterpiece. I know many places fry wings with minimal seasoning, but folks, let me be honest: The sauce isn't just an addition here--it's a requirement. The wings rely 100% on whatever dip you choose to make them good. Now, let's talk about the real reason you should consider stopping here: The fries!!!! Holy moly, these French fries were absolutely stellar! They were everything you want: perfectly crispy exterior, soft interior, and seasoned just right. If you are a fan of good fries (not just passable ones), this is a must-order. As much as I loved those magnificent fries, the overall value is a little tough to swallow. The wings are pricey, and the fact that the plain version lacks any decent seasoning is a deterrent. Am I likely to return? Probably not... unless I'm having a serious, life-altering French fry craving. My official Return Factor: 15% (100% of that is for the fries.) read more

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Where to start ... 1. Service was subpar, I think we saw our server for the menu, drinks handed to us, food dropped off then the bill. 2. For being a KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) joint there were not a lot of KFC options. I was honestly confused by that. 3. Aesthetics? All over the place. There was Warhammer games being sold? I don't know? The modelo beer cartons holding the soy sauce? Huh? I didn't understand the vibe of this place. Was it Korean themed? Bar themed? Gaming themed? 4. The KFC, was indeed crispy. I don't know if it was a cornflake batter or what but these were crispy oh and BIG! Worth the price, 7 will absolutely fill you up. They chicken itself was bland not the outer crust but the chicken. Once you were past the sauce and crispy and just chicken itself was bland. The sweet and spicy had a tang to it that made your nose start watering. I probably wouldn't be back only based on the overall ambiance and experience. Seriously, no hate. I just didn't understand the aesthetics. If I were in the area I world try something else. read more

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Randomly ended up here with my friend for dinner. We ordered 14 KFC wings. Half garlic soy and half sweet and spicy. The crunch factor on the chicken wings were great and the soy garlic was yummy! The service was slow, the decor didn't make any sense to me and was a bit confusing lol if I'm honest. Like nothing made sense. All the workers stood or sat around the bar area, the music was being flipped through the entire time we were there and just wasn't very professional. read more

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WOW. I almost can't post any words because I am speechless. This was such a delicious treat. Hubs and I stopped by here before a visit to HMart and what a smart move that was! The service was great, the location was clean, and the food was perfection! We got the Bulgogi beef entree, pork belly cheese corn, and sweet & spicy fried chicken. Everything was easily 15/10!! Flavors were all savory, the chicken was light, juicy, and thicc! So good and can't wait to go back. ***also huge plus, I am a mother of toddlers and one of them is still in diapers. I was so so pleasantly surprised when I used their very clean and inviting restroom. So nice to see a very clean changing table with complimentary gloves, wipes, and padding. That is very thoughtful and unexpected. read more

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What we got : Pork belly corn cheese: *with mini shrimp added* ( idk if this is supposed to be this way but the mini shrimp still had the shells on so if you don't like it and don't want that crunch don't get that or try the corn and shrimp appetizer) Tasted good pork belly was juicy and thick and aloooot of cheese is added only con is the cheese becomes hard after a few minutes of being torched infront of you leaving hard large clumps of cheese just felt like I was eating just cheese half the time Chicken fried rice : very crispy chicken and dipping sauce is flavorful for sure Bulgogi plate: tasted like any other one I've had soaked in flavor and good ! Bulgogi W/ Fries: fair portion, thick fries and had a good sauce on top Side of kimchi : was alright alittle bland then I've had at other places and they charge $2.00 for it wasn't told about that as I'm used to just getting it for free and not charged was surprised to see that on my receipt probably let people know about that They have a small warhammer section oddly enough that you can purchase some stuff for figure painting etc.. super random but awesome to see!! read more

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Food - The korean bbq crispy chicken original came out hot. The coating was pretty light, and I liked that. I didn't think it tasted too spicy. I wasn't a fan of the two sauces we got. I like the sauces at other places better. Sweet and spicy was too sweet for me. Soy and garlic was just okay, not too memorable. The pho had good flavor. It did have a hint of five spice. I don't usually get the five spice flavor at my usual pho place. I could do without it. It did seem a little greasy. At my usual place, I also don't find the soup to be greasy. They had the usual lemon slice, bean sprouts, and thai basil. Atmosphere - No strange or strong odors or smells. I did not visit the restroom. It was not very busy inside. Only a couple tables were full. Service - There were about three or four employees. The service here was good. Order and pay at the table. Self seating. They bring the food out to you. Parking - Surface parking lot. No parking meter or parking structures. Saw a health rating on Yelp afterwards. They got a B as of this writing. read more

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So I only tried their bone in fried chicken, 14 pc, honey butter sauce on the side. It was meaty, good white chunky meat and crispy skin. My only problems were the sauce, it seemed watered down and almost flavorless? And each piece, drum stick or wing just seemed smaller than I expected, I thought there'd be more pieces like chicken breast or something. I would just try a different flavor next time but employees were super friendly and attentive. read more

Tipsy Chicken - Korean Fried Bone In 14 - Chicken Wings Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This was our first visit. We found them on yelp and decided to give it a try. I'm sure glad we did! We were greeted when we walked in and were immediately sat. We had a great server that answered all our questions. We decided to the Manchu (pan fried dumplings) and they were delicious! We also ordered the Tipsy fries, they were also hot and delicious! Our entree we had the bone in Korean fried chicken. Oh man....it was SO GOOD! The restaurant itself was much to look at, but the food was So GOOD! We will have to make this one of our regular take out places. I'm looking forward to trying other dishes. Sorry, I forgot to take a pic of the Manchu (potstickers) . read more

Tipsy Chicken - Bone in Korean fried chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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We heard good things and the reviews looked promising, but our experience was extremely disappointing. Service took forever just to get drinks, soda and water included, and the food took even longer. There were maybe six people dining in, a few takeout orders, and three servers, yet nothing moved efficiently. The servers seemed more focused on taking selfies than taking orders or bringing out drinks. One person in our party ordered chicken fried "ONION" rice, and it honestly seemed like they put an entire onion into the serving. The chicken fried rice came out about 15 minutes before the Korean fried "chicken wings," which made no sense. but i guess worked out because she didn't eat any of it! it was disgusting! We took it home and fed it to our chickens! BTW, they thought it was delicious!! The chicken fried rice was just a leg and thigh placed on top of a bed of bland, flavorless rice, with what looked like a salad where the vegetables were barely chopped. When the Korean chicken wings finally arrived--after waiting 30-45 minutes--they had zero flavor and were extremely chewy. We're honestly glad we tried Tipsy Chicken once, so we never have to come back. We're really bummed that we wasted our hard-earned money and time that we'll never get back. It feels like the Yelp platform is becoming overcrowded with people trying to be influencers and leaving five-star reviews for mediocrity read more

Tipsy Chicken - So gross, but our farm animals loved it!!! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Tipsy is a small and pleasant restaurant. The staff was on the spot and attentive. My wife ordered the chicken fried rice. I ordered the fried Mandu and the 7 piece, bone in, soy garlic wings. The Mandu appetizer arrived fairly quickly. What a pleasant surprise. Ultra thin wrapper and extremely crispy! The veg and meat filling was flavorful and juicy. The dipping sauce was sweet and savory. These were excellent. My wife's chicken fried rice came next. She was quite surprised. Expecting your standard fried rice, this came with a very large 1/4 chicken on top! We were a bit disappointed with the chicken and the rice. The chicken was plain but the skin was very crispy. The problem was it lacked seasoning. It was fairly juicy, but lacked salt. Pretty bland. Same with the rice. Pretty plain. Unfortunately, our mains were not served at the same time. At one point I had to ask about my order, thinking they may have forgotten. The good thing is, once my order arrived, it was very good. Extra crunchy, hot, and extremely juicy drums and flats. At first I thought they were a bit too salty. But the more I ate, the more I craved. These were a winner! It also helped having a beer or two to follow up with. read more

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Korean fried chicken? Count me in! So happy we found this place, and would come back again 100000%. We spoiled ourselves with the corn, cheese and Pork Belly. My husband ate that up, and so did it. I've never had anything better in my entire life! We also got Korean fried chicken with honey butter, it was amazing as well. Service was great and very attentive, food came out quickly and the ambiance was perfect! read more

UPDATE: Tipsy chicken - the signature crispiness of this fried chicken is a major draw for me, crunchy and juicy meat! I always like to get the soy garlic flavor because it's the best flavor imo. Delicious and satisfying, this spot delivers me the best comfort food. Service was great. Ambiance was welcoming. read more

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I like being tipsy so I was hopeful that I would like Tipsy Chicken. After getting a massage in the same shopping center, I was famished. It was after 9 p.m. on a Monday, and I was happy that Tipsy Chicken was open until 10. I walked over and was seated at a table in the corner of the restaurant. Parking won't be a problem as there's plenty at this shopping center. Ambiance (3/5): When it comes to ambiance, a bit plain. Not off-putting, but nothing stands out either. Not a big deal for me though because I was there for the food. Service (4/5): My waiter was fairly attentive. He offered me some recommendations, but didn't check in as much as I would have liked so I had to track him down a few times. Another waiter brought me some moist towelettes which was appreciated when you're eating wings. And they have free WiFi, which is always a good touch. Drinks (N/A): I had a sweet green tea, so not a lot to write home about. With this being a Korean restaurant, if you're looking for soju, you'll find it here. Food (4/5): Korean food is one of my favorite cuisines. You'll find classic Korean dishes here like bulgogi. As well as cheese corn. While tempting, given the name of the restaurant, I had to go with some Korean Fried Chicken. After all, Korean Fried Chicken is the best fried chicken in the world. You can choose bone-in or boneless, the number of wings, and your sauce. I went with bone-in because boneless wings are glorified chicken nuggets with sauce. I chose 7 wings and soy garlic. My wings arrived piping hot. When I think of wings, I'm looking for a crispy exterior, tender interior, and a delicious sauce. These wings hit on all cylinders. They were a good size, too. Next time around, I would love to try their honey butter flavor. They also have some spicier options if you're looking for a kick. read more

Love their soy chicken! Ask for sauce on the side and take it home lol! The pieces are quite big, place is noisy at times but I'm okay with that coz they're a bar too. Take out is easy too! read more

Fast service and such comforting food. The wings are AMAZING. Full of flavor and the perfect crunch. I need more now! I love how they present the corn cheese to you and the tteokbokki has the perfect spice to it. read more

Tipsy Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

It's been a while since we've been here and we brought a friend who's never had Korean fried chicken before. It wasn't as busy for a Saturday lunch so it was quick to get seated. We ordered the 21 wings ($43) to share with honey butter, honey sriracha and sweet and spicy. I liked the sweet and spicy as it had best flavor. Compared to my last visit, the wings weren't as crispy all around and had smaller wings than before. The wings also come with radishes that were good. read more

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When I'm craving fried chicken and have guests in town or someone new to the valley, this spot comes to mind. I've been a few times and have consistently had a great experience. Of course you have to order the fried chicken. I personally enjoy the spicy flavors more than the others but all of them are good. We had 21 wings and ordered Honey Butter, Sweet and Spicy, and Honey Sriracha. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

Tipsy Chicken - Honey Butter Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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OK.. So i read some good reviews and I was in the mood for some Korean fried chicken. Well.... Nice decore staffs were friendly and attentive. Ordered fried mandu for appetizer and ordered 14 piece with soy garlic and sweet and spicy sauce. Mandu were nice and crispy but fillings were little bit on the blend side. I guess my mom makes it way better . It came with garlic soy sauce as dipping sauce. I would have preferred the soy/vinegar style dressing. Chickens were basically wings with sauce. They were on the crispy side but definitely not "Korean fried chicken" at least imo. They weren't bad, I expected better. Sweet and spicy was pretty good with little kick. Garlic soy sauce was little on the sweet side. Over all not bad but not I had better expectation. Probably would not be coming back here again. read more

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BEST FRIED CHICKEN EVER ! I've been here multiples times for the past two years and they ALWAYS SERVE The fried chicken is crispy and well cooked. They have different sauces to try but my favorite is the sweet and spicy. The pickled radish they give you on the side is absolutely delicious. The servers are very friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is clean I don't eat fried chicken anywhere else. They're simply THE BEST in Arizona read more

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Wings were wayyyyy too watered down. I would not recommend this place for kfc. Located in strip mall. read more

Tipsy Chicken - Soy garlic sauce too watery. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Found this restaurant on TikTok and it didn't disappoint! Great service, food and happening place to be. read more

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Hey Pulse listeners and fellow food adventurers! Lance Reece here, back with another flavor-filled episode of Lunch with Lance. This time, my foodie crew and I hit up a local hotspot that's been making waves in the East Valley: Tipsy Chicken in Mesa, AZ. If you're on the hunt for next-level Korean fried chicken or just love discovering standout Mesa restaurants, you'll want to keep reading. Walking into Tipsy Chicken, you immediately catch the aroma of sizzling spices and crispy chicken - a very good sign. The place has a fun, casual energy that makes it clear: they take their food seriously, but they're all about a good time, too. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. Their friendly smiles and attentive service set the tone for the meal - you can tell they care about both the food and the experience. Joining me on this culinary mission were fellow Pulse pros Michael Mallace and Brandon Neyenhuis, both eager to dig into some serious eats. We didn't hold back - we ordered the 14-piece boneless Korean fried chicken, split between two signature sauces: sweet & spicy and honey butter. Each piece was crispy, juicy, and coated to perfection. The sweet & spicy had a nice kick without overwhelming the palate - a bold flavor that wakes up your taste buds. Honey butter? Rich, smooth, and comfort-food level satisfying. If you're craving Korean fried chicken in Mesa, this is the place to be. As good as the chicken was, the Tipsy Fries might have been the surprise MVP. Think perfectly crispy, flaky fries served with a truffle garlic mayo so good, we were tempted to ask for a gallon to go. Add in the refreshing pickled radish between bites, and you've got a perfectly balanced meal. We didn't get everything on the menu, but dishes like the bulgogi beef and corn cheese are now firmly on our radar for next time. If those match the quality of what we tasted, Tipsy Chicken is more than a one-hit wonder. No debate here - Tipsy Chicken is a certified GRUB. From the flavorful fried chicken to the addictive fries and laid-back vibe, this Mesa gem delivers. It's officially earned the Lunch with Lance stamp of approval: LWL Certified. Be sure to carve out some time to check out Tipsy Chicken in Mesa, AZ, you won't regret it. And when you stop by, let them know Lance and The Pulse sent you! Don't forget to stay tuned to 887thepulse.com for more delicious Lunch with Lance adventures coming your way soon. read more

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Came here for a late night dinner with a friend and we ordered the kimchi fried rice and fried chicken. The food was very mediocre as the fried rice was ok but the egg was completely burnt. The Korean fried chicken could have been crisper and it felt slightly overpriced for what the food was. The service was okay and the ambiance is definitely more for bigger groups and more family style to share the Korean fried chicken and drinking Soju. read more

Tipsy Chicken - Kimchi Fried Rice - Chicken Wings Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We came in for one thing : the best fried chicken ever! We each ordered wings with the Korean style batter and a bock of rice . I don't know the recipe but this is hands down the best fried chicken on the planet, next to fried chicken in Seoul Korea that is. You don't need the Cole slaw or the potato salad. Just two fisted great chicken that will not sit under a heat lamp. It comes to the tables sizzling hot and tender and juicy and what can I say... worth every little bit. Sauces are good too but this chicken is to die for. The rice is fragrant and equally perfectly cooked. Next time I'll add a beer to my luncheon. But if you like chicken wings and you want to try the best , lay down 15$ and enjoy. I promise you the best ever. Service was perfect, servers checked on us and after we were full and in food coma, we were invited to sit and enjoy, and not be hustled up to change the table . Thank you ! When the good is epic you want a moment to savor the time. Ambiance is no frills table and chairs with amply stocked hosin sauce, siracha gish sauce at the tables, lots of napkins too. All you need to enjoy, I love this spot and I will be back, because why go anywhere else for fried chicken? read more

The chicken at this place is so good! I'm surprised I haven't heard about it before because of how good the food tastes there. read more

Tipsy Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

The food was amazing. I got the bulgogi with fries and sweet and spicy wings and they were worth it. I was expecting the wings to be small like any other, but I was wrong and they were big and delicious. As for the bulgogi it was great I just wish they added a little bit more cheese to it. Overall great service and amazing food definitely a place I would recommend. read more

If your looking for great Korean food and some top notch Korean Fried Chicken, then this is the spot. Food and service were on point, staff was very friendly. We had the pork belly corn cheese, bulgogi fries, and of course Korean fried chicken. Everything was delicious and prices very reasonable. Great place we found , we will definitely be coming back. read more

Tipsy Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Amazing customer service and hospitality from the moment I walked in! Amazing food. The ambiance is awesome. What more can you ask for?! Go check them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

The food was delicious. We tried the tipsy fries which came with "tipsy sauce" and garlic mayo which were both good for the the huge fries. We also had the cheese corn....o m g I'm not going to eat plain corn again. The crispy tofu was good too. The boneless fried chicken has a honey butter sauce on half the pieces and soy sauce and garlic on the other half. The service was prompt and not overbearing. The food came out steaming hot. The ambiance was simple and dark and there was a good number of filled tables. I recommend Tipsy Chicken if you like fried chicken that is not greasy. read more

Darker interior in a half-bar half-restaurant feel. Limited menu. I ordered the 7 chicken wings with soy+garlic sauce to dip into. The breading on the chicken was perfect- light but crunchy. Great flavor! Didn't get any sides besides a small container of pickled radishes which I ate a few. Was going to order a drink but their speciality drinks were $13, and a can of soda was $2.50. Just had water and saved some money. Workers were very friendly but it was hard to have a conversation over the loud music. read more

Excellent Pho and AMAZING wings! We got Chicken fried rice for one of the kids and it was a 1/4 fried chicken on a bed of rice! HUGE portion and the kid loved it! I consider this a go to wing place if wings are what you're wanting! read more

As usual, the times we've even here have never let us down! This time we indulged in the Fried Mandu and the Bone In 21; 14 Soy and Garlic, and 7 Original flavor. Crispy, juicy and downright delicious! The staff was great as well! read more

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Hands-down the best Korean Fried Chicken in town! The combo of original and Hot & Spicy is so good.

Friday evening with reservation party of 9 - no problem. The service was amazing and very attentive - constant check ins. Tipsy Chicken is in the same plaza as H-Mart so you can walk there after eating here! Inside it looks like a nightclub kind of with bar seating and usual Jinro Merch. I liked the decor. The chicken came out HOT and super juicy. We pretty much tried every flavor of the chicken. My party has been here recently and also when it was called Po Chicken. There was a new fish sauce flavor they opted to try which was ok not my favorite. Very crunchy and the sauces were all solid. I think my favorite was the soy garlic followed by the original. Definitely think this chicken was much crunchier than bb.q chicken(which I think is good too don't get me wrong). What interested me was that there was Pho here! SO RANDOM - must be Vietnamese owners. I had to order the pho as I haven't had that much good pho in Phoenix. I thought it'd be so ironic if I had better pho at a Korean fried chicken place than those other places I've tried..... In my opinion it was better if not just as good as every other pho spot I've had in Phoenix besides Pho Chandler. With that being said, plenty of pho spots in this area within like a mile or two - I've only tried one so try them all and find your own preference, but the pho here really impressed me actually. Great spot come here get the original chicken and see how crunchy and chewy it is . read more

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Hands down one of the best Korean Fried Chicken places I've had! I loved the hole-in-the-wall vibe with more than enough tables and seating plus good music. The soy & garlic and sriracha honey chicken were more than amazing. I typically prefer bone-in chicken, but these huge pieces of boneless chicken were incredible. Large, juicy, and extremely filling! I loved the kimchi fried rice, the pork belly was on the side due to someone in our party not eating pork - but it was so good, even on the side! The tipsy fries were crunchy and came out fresh, and I LOVED the Rose tteokboki - huge portion with lots of rice cakes! Food came out quickly and we were able to eat shortly after ordering! read more

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