5 Best Korean Fried Chicken in Singapore for That Crispy Goodness

Image: Kko Kko Nara

1. Chicken Up

Image: Chicken Up

Best for

Fried chicken

Prices

S$25 per pax

Address

#01-01, 48 Tanjong Pagar Road

Phone

+65 6327 1203

Opening hours

Sun - Thu: 17:30 - 02:00
Fri - Sat: 17:30 - 03:00

Promotion

Get 30% off with Chicken Up's dining voucher

Table reservation

If you want to unwind with friends at a Korean fried chicken place, head yourselves to Chicken Up on Tanjong Pagar road. For first-timers who may ask “why we have to pay high prices just for fried chicken widely found in town?’ the answer is its excellent flavors and generous portions.

Highlights:

Fabulous chicken: At Chicken Up, the not-too-greasy, crunchy chicken skin and succulent, tender meat are what make the dish. Served piping hot on your table, Chicken Up’s crispy and lean version always makes people want more.
Wide variety of fried chicken: Yes, it is the true world of fried chickens with the presence of many attractive names like Spicy Up Chicken, Mild Up, Curry Up, YangNyum, Soya Chicken, Andong Stew, Popcorn Chicken, and Suicide chicken. Each of them has unique and tasty flavors that will certainly change your minds about fried chicken.
Chicken buffet: Available at $25 for all-you-can-eat chicken and additional $15 for all-you-can-drink beer. Chicken and beer lovers, this is one of your places.

MUST-TRIES:

Spicy Up
YangNyum
Popcorn chicken
Andong Stew
Soya Chicken
Ginseng chicken soup

SIDE DISHES: Complimentary salad and pickles are promptly served after being seated. Fishcake soup, cheese corn, and truffle fries are featured side dishes complementing well with fried chicken and beers.

BEVERAGES: Popular Korean drinks like Hite, Soju, Asahi, and Maggoli are available.

ATMOSPHERE: Chicken Up is a cozy restaurant, offering diners two dining areas – indoor air-conditioned seating and an alfresco outdoor venue. In nice weather evenings, outdoor seating with a vibrant street view is an ideal place to chill out. The indoor area is adorned with the displayed beers and soju and made lively by Korean MTVs shown on a big screen.

OPENING HOURS: Opened as late as 2 am, Chicken Up offers chicken lovers the choice of having their favorites for either dinner or supper.

2. Kko Kko Nara Korean Restaurant

Image: Kko Kko Nara Korean Restaurant

Best for

Fried chicken

Prices

S$25 per pax

Address

57 Tras Street, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 078996

Phone

+65 6224 8186

Opening hours

Daily 11am – 3am

Table reservation

With the smooth vibe of Korean native language, diners at Kko Kko Nara Korean Restaurant will enjoy a delicious chicken plate with a feel of Korea. Unlike fast food places, Kko Kko Nara offers tasty fried chicken in a laid-back atmosphere.

Highlights:

Fried chicken in a pub-alike venue: Looking like a pub with a bar counter, cushion seats, dim light, and K-pop music playing in the background, Kko Kko Nara provides diners a relaxing environment to enjoy Korean fried chicken to the heart’s content.
A late-night spot for fried chicken: Open till 3 am, this located-on-Korean-street restaurant is a place to have delicious fried chicken and soju for your big supper.

FRIED CHICKEN FLAVORS: There are four different flavors on offer: original, soy garlic sauce, sweet & spicy, and hot & spicy. A combo set is a wise choice for those who want to have a mixed plate of all four flavors.

MUST-TRIES:

Korean Fried Chicken
Kimchi chigae
Spicy Korean Ramen

NOTES:

Reservations are advised for large groups or at dinner time.
Less cost if you have Kko Kko Nara’s dishes at lunchtime as dinners with at least $5 plus per dish are differently priced
Side dishes are non-refillable.
Some main dishes like Bibimbap, Bulgogi are not available at night.

GETTING THERE:

Buses: 80 and 145 (Walk 2 mins from bus stop B05421)
Nearest MRT station: Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15) (Walk 3 mins from Exit A)

3. 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken

Image: 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken

Address

ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn #B4-06A Singapore 238801

Phone

+65 6427 4779 / +65 6509 8641

Opening hours

Sun - Thurs: 11am - 10pm
Fri, Sat, PH: 11am - 11pm

The trendy wind of fast food in New York is the inspiration for the inception of 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken in Singapore. Its 5 outlets have recently become popular fried chicken destinations for Singaporeans to taste beautiful flavors of Korean cuisine.

Highlights:

Delicious chicken wings: 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken is best known for its chicken wings, said to be hand painted with special sauces. Nothing delightful in the way presented, but the taste is impressive. Take a big bite to have full flavors of what is called tastiness, a combination of crispy, juicy texture and a lips licking taste.
Wide variety of menu options: With an array of combo meals listed on the restaurant’s menu, diners have ample options in a fast food place. Most of the combo sets include fried chicken in their components, completed by carbohydrate or greens.
Student promotion: Students can get $3 off for any menu items on weekdays.

FLAVORS: There are two flavors on offer – soy garlic and hot. The soy garlic chicken has a sweet and slightly salty taste while the hot option gives our taste buds strong doses of spiciness.

AVG PRICE/PAX: $10

NOTE: The sitting area is quite small and a long queue is always in front of the outlet, so it is not easy to get a seat. Look for a table before joining in the queue is always a wise choice.

4. Bonchon Chicken

Image: Bonchon Chicken

Address

Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street, #01-11 Singapore 188067

Phone

+65 6884 4768

Opening hours

Mon to Sun 11:00 - 22:00

Originated in South Korea, BonChon Chicken is a franchise restaurant offering one of the best fried chickens in town. The restaurant is a good place to hang out with friends or to satisfy a finger food craving.

Highlights:

Awesome chicken wings: Chicken wings are the highlight of Bonchon, which makes your visit worth it. Just a bite, and you will be addicted to the beautiful taste of the dish as it is so well-marinated and crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside.
Flexible menu options, marked by the options of both a la carte and combo set as well as the possibility of flavor mixing. Each combo consists of chicken wings, drumsticks and two side dishes.

FRIED CHICKEN FLAVORS: There are two flavors to choose from, soy garlic and hot sauce. If you are into spicy food, go with the hot sauce flavor. Those choose to have soy garlic option for the meal will be pleased by the perfect blend of sweetness and slight saltiness of the dish.

OTHER FOOD: Some Korean and Japanese mains and appetizers like bibimbap, bulgogi, kimchi soup, sushi and gyoza are offered at decent quality and pretty small portions.

ATMOSPHERE: An open concept with simple setting of steel and wood creates a functional modern space for a convenient finger food dining experience.

SERVICE: Staff is efficient in serving food and willing to give explanation about every entry on the menu. Wet tissues and a metal bin are provided for each table.

AVG PRICE/PAX: S$15

NOTE: As mentioned above, Bonchon’s open dining concept is operated in sharing the space with other restaurants so it is pretty cramped and noisy.

5. Woori Nara Korean Restaurant

Image: Woori Nara Korean Restaurant

Address

19 Lorong Kilat #01-02, Singapore 598120

Phone

+65 6464 9282

Opening hours

Mon to Sat: 11.30 – 14.30pm, 17.30pm – 00:00
Sun: 17:00 – 00:00

If the fried chicken lover in you hunting for delicious new flavors to enrich your culinary experience, then Woori Nara Korean Restaurant is deserved to be your next destination. Woori Nara’s aim is to serve home-style Korean dishes to Singaporeans, but its Korean fried chicken version has eventually won fame for the restaurant.

Highlights:

Yum Yum Chicken dish: Yum Yum Chicken, a signature dish of the restaurant, is really yummy. Immerse yourself in its tantalizing tastes of peppery and honey sauces, nicely coating the succulent meat, you never lose your love for fried chicken.

FLAVORS: Original, soy, garlic and yum yum are four flavors offered at Woori Nara. Its sophisticated menu enables chicken lovers to explore three different flavors in one platter called Sampler, a mixture of yum yum, original and soy fried chicken.

OTHER FOOD: As a home-style Korean restaurant, Woori Nara serves not only fried chicken but also other popular dishes such as Grilled Pork Belly, Bibimbap, Jokbal, La Tofu and Seafood & Kimchi Pancake.

MUST TRIES