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    Ttobongee Chicken

    4.5 (190 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Chicken Shop
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    Updated 1 week ago

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    TTOBONGEE CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Dining in setup (except I ordered online so the chicken is inside takeout box)
    Min C.

    They have good ol' school yangnyeum (sweet/spicy) flavor I grew up with in Korea! I ordered online since I saw that it would take 20-25 minutes, according to the online platform. It was perfect timing and they graciously allowed me to switch to dining in. There are 4 tables inside so it is a bit cozy but they have a setup convenient for immersive but messy chicken eating - such as, disposable gloves and a mini-trash can. I would have dined in their shaded patio but it was getting chilly out. When I wrapped the rest of my chicken after my fill, they added an extra radish pack which I appreciated! I did notice another party who mentioned their chicken was too bland. I wasn't sure which flavor(s) they ordered, but after experiencing that their yangnyeum flavor is what I consider "OG" (more subtle, not overly sweet/spicy) I can understand. At the same time, I think this is the charm of this place that I do find most other Korean franchises try to match the current "trendy" palate that is sometimes too much for me. Thanks ttobongee for sticking with the traditional yangnyeum - really hard to come by now, especially here in the States.

    Half & Half Chicken
    Jia M.

    One of the best Korean fried chicken places in the bay! The drumsticks were some of the biggest ones I've ever seen. I had the original flavor and the yang nyum flavor. I liked that the yang nyum flavor wasn't too spicy and it is definitely more juicy than the original flavor. I will definitely come back to try the other flavors!

    Jalapeño Chicken
    Michelle N.

    Overall rating: 4/5 Had a craving for Korean fried chicken and spotted Ttobongee Chicken on my drive back from San Ramon. It's in a plaza with plenty of parking. Came in around 7:50pm on a Saturday--no wait. The vibe inside was homey and chill, with both indoor and lots of outdoor seating. The server was polite, efficient, and gave solid menu recs. We ordered the jalapeño fried chicken (drums & wings)--super crispy, juicy, and tender. Flavor was a little on the subtle side, so I'd give it a 4/5. Overall, pretty good spot! I'd come back to try the original and Yangnyum fried chicken next time.

    Yang Nyum Chicken
    Hope L.

    Ordered online and the process was super easy. The wings were ready in 20 minutes and were hot when I picked them up. The sauce was tasty; we liked the chili taste and it wasn't too spicy either as there was also a sweet tangy flavor as well. It reminded us a bit of the Asian Zing Sauce from B Dubs. The chicken itself was okay; it was a bit dry and wasn't as tender as we would've wanted. The price was also a bit high as well for the quality as we like B Dubs a bit better due to also tasting good and having cheaper prices.

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    Yvonne D.

    Love this place - great flavors, delicious food - easy to find parking. Order online and pick up in 20 mins. Some items aren't always available (like the kimbap) but there's good variety for those that like spicy and those that don't. Yum!

    Thao L.

    After trying so many different korean fried chicken spots in the bay, i think this is a good average spot for your KFC cravings. did it wow me? not too much, i felt like flavors were ok and crunch was a little lackluster for me. Maybe i will order sauce on the side next time so it keeps the crispy factor. If i were to compare this to Vons, i think i would still prefer Vons because their chicken is more crispy and the sauce is more unique. however, service was decent. They gave a nice welcome and didnt take too long to get my order out. overall a decent spot if you need your cravings satisfied.

    This Jalapeño flavored Chicken is soooo yummy!
    Grace L.

    They do their chicken right! Just how I loved them. It is simply delicious and cater to my own taste buds. I like them sweet & spicy at the same time. While it's a little pricey, you are getting quality chicken made to order. Every bite have the wow factor. Try it for yourself.

    Angeli S.

    Staff friendly. There's a public seating area right in front outside that is shared with other establishments. The inside is small but there are a few tables in there as well. Ordered the half half and it was delicious. The chicken was nice and crunchy and had good flavor. They brought the food outside to us and it's served fresh and hot! The jap chae was good. It had chicken in it. The chicken was a bit dry but everything else was great.

    Jamie Y.

    Chicken and Capche pictured here. Menu. And the son of the local owners. Ordered take out several times after original review. Always solid.

    Half order Crispy Chicken Wings
    June W.

    Wow, as good as people have rated it! The half order of wings was delicious! It reminded me of my favorite Asian fried chicken, with the star anise flavor - good crunch too. The onion rings were perfect - no onion sliding out from the batter. The cole slaw was surprisingly good. Not overly creamy, yeah! I'm not sure why I never thought cole slaw went with Korean fried chicken, but it worked. The fried tofu kimbap was very good, very fresh tasting. The soy mayo sauce with it was very good.

    Tofu kimbap
    Li Y.

    Easy takeout. Was craving good kimbap, and the few places I had had it recently just didn't make the cut (sorry others raved on HMART and TJs). Since I was on the area I yelped it and saw Ttobongee wasn't too far from me. If pictures didn't lie, I was in for a treat! Quickly called in to ask a few qualifying questions then quickly placed my order for one of each kimbap roll. Took them home to share with the family. Bugolgi kimbap: full of main ingredients. Tasty seasonings. Bold flavors. Loved the finish of sesame oil. Could have done without the vinegar, even tho light. Fishcake kimbap: more subtle flavors. Still very good. Each roll about $11. Love that this is a chain and can fill a craving in Pleasanton, Tracy, Santa Clara, even Hayward! Next time I will try their fried chicken. Heard it's the bomb!

    Sodduk sodduk
    Veerawan T.

    Located next to Alameda Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, this place marks the spot for Korean fried chicken! Service was friendly and it seemed like a family-owned business. They were nice when asked for extra utensils/napkins. The inside offers a few tables (small space) and have tables outside as well. Food was incredible. Appetizers Sodduk sodduk - Rice cake and sausage covered in yang nyum sauce. Chewy and nicely cooked. Fried Mando - Super crispy and had decent pork/veg filling inside. Yummy with soy sauce! Entree #3 Half & Half. (Original and Yang Nyum) - Juicy, tender, the crispiness was to perfection. Yang Nyum sauce is sweetish and a hint of spicy. They were not shy with the glaze. Both were fried beautifully. I was extremely satisfied.

    Claire L.

    Ordered the green onion fried chicken and the soy garlic fried chicken at 8:30pm and chicken was out by 8:45pm. The ladies working there were super cute and friendly. It was my first time ordering from here and it might be my favorite Korean fried chicken place now! The green onion fried chicken was SO YUMMY. The green onion flavor was perfect and worked so well with the chicken. Soy garlic was also solid. I was raving about this place all night and can't wait to come back!

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    Awesome service and great chicken. Cool interior and ambiance. Best dumplings i ever had will be back

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    Great little mom and pop shop. Will come back to try more flavors but their lunch deals were great!

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    Ask the Community - Ttobongee Chicken

    Any nuts or peanut oil used?

    I called them and was told they use some type of peanut powder to marinate. I wish they would have this info on their website! It's a health and safety issue for some people!

    Do you do catering?

    Hi Jeena, Yes, we do. Please call or stop by us.… 

    Do you deliver?

    Hello Felice, Unfortunately we don't deliver the order.… 

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