Comments on: NYC/NJ Dining: The Great Korean Fried Chicken Round-Up (UPDATED) http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/ Food, Technology and the Mind of eGullet Founder Jason Perlow Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:44:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: tastememory girl http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-76575 tastememory girl Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:49:04 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-76575 thanks for this detailed post....geez ~ i just ate & i'm already hungry again! thanks for this detailed post….geez ~ i just ate & i’m already hungry again!

]]> By: Midtown Lunch » Wishlist: Korean Fried Chicken Col-Pop http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-76186 Midtown Lunch » Wishlist: Korean Fried Chicken Col-Pop Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:32:58 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-76186 [...] need of a Korean Fried Chicken place here in Midtown (if your unfamiliar with the phonomenon, check out Jason Perlow’s round-up).  Unfortunately, Baden Baden & Bon Chon, the two locations in Koreatown, are not open for [...] [...] need of a Korean Fried Chicken place here in Midtown (if your unfamiliar with the phonomenon, check out Jason Perlow’s round-up).  Unfortunately, Baden Baden & Bon Chon, the two locations in Koreatown, are not open for [...]

]]> By: frank ball http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-67718 frank ball Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:37:32 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-67718 Thanks, Snoh. Given its popularity, I'm surprised there's not more info out there about how to do it. Thanks, Snoh. Given its popularity, I’m surprised there’s not more info out there about how to do it.

]]> By: Grace http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-66974 Grace Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:30:05 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-66974 Thanks for the comprehensive list of Korean Fried Chicken! Have you tried the frozen yogurt at Bon Chon? I hear they're trying to jump on the pinkberry-frozen yogurt wagon. I'm headed to Baden Baden tonight but I might pop over to Bon Chon for a sample of the fro yo. Thanks for the comprehensive list of Korean Fried Chicken! Have you tried the frozen yogurt at Bon Chon? I hear they’re trying to jump on the pinkberry-frozen yogurt wagon. I’m headed to Baden Baden tonight but I might pop over to Bon Chon for a sample of the fro yo.

]]> By: snoh http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-65564 snoh Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:35:20 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-65564 During last summer, the Flushing branch of Bon Chon (or was that Kye Dong, I forget which) was showcast on MKTV, the Korean cable channel. They use fresh, non-frozen chicken with skin on. The oil I think they said was canola. The chicken pieces are fried once, and oil is thoroughly drained on a metal rack, then they are fried the second time. During last summer, the Flushing branch of Bon Chon (or was that Kye Dong, I forget which) was showcast on MKTV, the Korean cable channel. They use fresh, non-frozen chicken with skin on. The oil I think they said was canola. The chicken pieces are fried once, and oil is thoroughly drained on a metal rack, then they are fried the second time.

]]> By: frank ball http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-60987 frank ball Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:25:12 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-60987 Anybody know how this style chicken is prepared? Is it possible to do at home? Does it take special hardware like Kentucky Fried? Anybody know how this style chicken is prepared? Is it possible to do at home? Does it take special hardware like Kentucky Fried?

]]> By: Rich Weissmark http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-51289 Rich Weissmark Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:37:38 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-51289 Hi Jason, I hope all is well. I'll be visiting New City (Rockland) sometime later this month and would like to indulge in a few ethnic delights, some inspired by your spectacular blog. Would be so kind to suggest some good ethnic eats within 45 minutes (each way) for any of the following? Korean fried chicken (I have been salivating ever since reading about it at OTB) Dim sum Authentic Chinese Japanese Nabe hot pot or something similar A NJ fried hot dog A well done slice If you don't have time to reply I completely understand. I followed you on eGullet and am thoroughly enjoying your work here. Best regards, Rich Weissmark Hi Jason,

I hope all is well. I’ll be visiting New City (Rockland) sometime later this month and would like to indulge in a few ethnic delights, some inspired by your spectacular blog. Would be so kind to suggest some good ethnic eats within 45 minutes (each way) for any of the following?

Korean fried chicken (I have been salivating ever since reading about it at OTB)
Dim sum
Authentic Chinese
Japanese Nabe hot pot or something similar
A NJ fried hot dog
A well done slice

If you don’t have time to reply I completely understand. I followed you on eGullet and am thoroughly enjoying your work here.

Best regards,
Rich Weissmark

]]> By: Joey Deckle http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-51072 Joey Deckle Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:54:00 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-51072 Jason, nice piece dude! If memory serves I believe the name on the food handling license at UFC is Boom Boom Chicken dba UFC. Haven't been to any of the N.J. spots or the NYC ones but I've had great experiences at UFC and several of the places on N. Blvd. Jason, nice piece dude! If memory serves I believe the name on the food handling license at UFC is Boom Boom Chicken dba UFC. Haven’t been to any of the N.J. spots or the NYC ones but I’ve had great experiences at UFC and several of the places on N. Blvd.

]]> By: M http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-50306 M Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:14:37 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-50306 Not one line about how the korean fried chicken is ridiculously overpriced. Don't expect to see American KFC prices at any of these spots. fresh chicken is great but at these prices isnt organic-free range the bare minimum? I don't like hormones~! Not one line about how the korean fried chicken is ridiculously overpriced. Don’t expect to see American KFC prices at any of these spots. fresh chicken is great but at these prices isnt organic-free range the bare minimum? I don’t like hormones~!

]]> By: Gobble Gobble http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-50224 Gobble Gobble Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:53:45 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-50224 i'm still trying to understand what all the hype is about this chicken. i've tried 3 of the places above and each time it's basically just fried chicken. nothing remarkable about it at all. is this just a fad. i've heard korean food fads come and go after a few months. i’m still trying to understand what all the hype is about this chicken. i’ve tried 3 of the places above and each time it’s basically just fried chicken. nothing remarkable about it at all. is this just a fad. i’ve heard korean food fads come and go after a few months.

]]> By: Double0 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-48021 Double0 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:20:14 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-48021 Went to the Pal Park location of Bade Baden with my wife on Fri night. We got there around 7:30 and valet parked (the only way) The place wqs about 80% full with mostly young Korean singles and a few families. We orded beers, black and tan that were perfectly made. We went on to order food, Baden chicken and hot kimchi with cold tofu. The food was perfect, the chicken was a great rendition of Cantonese fried chicken, crisp skin juicey interior. The hot sauce on the side was like louisana hot sauce, not to hot with a tang of vinegar. The kinchi with tofu was amazing, a perfect compliment to the beers. By the time we left, 9:00 pm, the place was packed with groups of people, pitchers of beer and platters of food. A definate return with a group of freinds. Btw the omly very minor issue was the selection of beer. I had expected a varied list, but it was was the usual suspects. The way they served the beer was nice, pints and pitchers icey cold. Went to the Pal Park location of Bade Baden with my wife on Fri night. We got there around 7:30 and valet parked (the only way) The place wqs about 80% full with mostly young Korean singles and a few families. We orded beers, black and tan that were perfectly made. We went on to order food, Baden chicken and hot kimchi with cold tofu. The food was perfect, the chicken was a great rendition of Cantonese fried chicken, crisp skin juicey interior. The hot sauce on the side was like louisana hot sauce, not to hot with a tang of vinegar. The kinchi with tofu was amazing, a perfect compliment to the beers. By the time we left, 9:00 pm, the place was packed with groups of people, pitchers of beer and platters of food. A definate return with a group of freinds. Btw the omly very minor issue was the selection of beer. I had expected a varied list, but it was was the usual suspects. The way they served the beer was nice, pints and pitchers icey cold.

]]> By: david sax http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46555 david sax Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:16:36 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46555 I live right by Toronto's Koreatown and know what i'm seeking out for lunch tomorrow! Thanks JP. I live right by Toronto’s Koreatown and know what i’m seeking out for lunch tomorrow! Thanks JP.

]]> By: Elise http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46497 Elise Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:50:22 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46497 Love the variety of places that you reviewed. Is there a reason why you didn't include the price range? With so many places to choose from, knowing the price would help. Love the variety of places that you reviewed. Is there a reason why you didn’t include the price range? With so many places to choose from, knowing the price would help.

]]> By: Jon http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46446 Jon Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:40:31 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46446 Poacher--the "hof" is indeed taken directly from German. The Koreans are copying the hofbrau concept. Why they chose to do this, and why it applies specifically to a beer and chicken combo, I don't know. Some of the Korean hofs have other food besides Chicken, but Chicken seems to be the headliner. Also, inevitably, just as many of the patrons are drinking Soju as beer, but its the same intention. Poacher–the “hof” is indeed taken directly from German. The Koreans are copying the hofbrau concept. Why they chose to do this, and why it applies specifically to a beer and chicken combo, I don’t know. Some of the Korean hofs have other food besides Chicken, but Chicken seems to be the headliner. Also, inevitably, just as many of the patrons are drinking Soju as beer, but its the same intention.

]]> By: wonders http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46438 wonders Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:41:24 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46438 Is the Bon Chon chicken on 5th and 32nd closed/moved? I went there on Saturday and they were doing some construction at the doorway. I was kinda disappointed... Is the Bon Chon chicken on 5th and 32nd closed/moved? I went there on Saturday and they were doing some construction at the doorway. I was kinda disappointed…

]]> By: poacher http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46275 poacher Thu, 14 Jun 2007 03:35:37 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46275 I'm wondering if 'the hof'' thing actually comes from German somehow. Baden Baden is a German resort town, and a 'hofbrau' is a beer hall. There are a lot of 'hofbrau' restaurants around the bay area that do meaty, goes-with-beer cuisine. I’m wondering if ‘the hof” thing actually comes from German somehow. Baden Baden is a German resort town, and a ‘hofbrau’ is a beer hall. There are a lot of ‘hofbrau’ restaurants around the bay area that do meaty, goes-with-beer cuisine.

]]> By: jd2718 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46267 jd2718 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:42:23 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-46267 I pulled a couple of Korean students over to my computer to read this (we were discussing food, and I thought being able to show them this post would give me some street cred, which it did). Anyhow, they think you hit the best in Flushing, except one thought you really should go to the Unidentified flying chicken place. (me? I don't know this stuff. I was trying to convince them to form an Asian Cuisine club, with me as advisor, so we could go on field trips). I pulled a couple of Korean students over to my computer to read this (we were discussing food, and I thought being able to show them this post would give me some street cred, which it did). Anyhow, they think you hit the best in Flushing, except one thought you really should go to the Unidentified flying chicken place. (me? I don’t know this stuff. I was trying to convince them to form an Asian Cuisine club, with me as advisor, so we could go on field trips).

]]> By: kfemme http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-40756 kfemme Wed, 30 May 2007 02:10:51 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-40756 No problem! Thanks for the information in your comprehensive article. :) No problem! Thanks for the information in your comprehensive article. :)

]]> By: offthebroiler http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-40691 offthebroiler Tue, 29 May 2007 21:15:18 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-40691 Thanks kfemme, I fixed it. I guess that's what happens when I ask native Koreans to pronounce certain items for me at Han Ah Reum... Thanks kfemme, I fixed it. I guess that’s what happens when I ask native Koreans to pronounce certain items for me at Han Ah Reum…

]]> By: kfemme http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/06/13/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-40687 kfemme Tue, 29 May 2007 20:32:48 +0000 http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/nycnj-dining-the-great-korean-fried-chicken-round-up/#comment-40687 Correction: the Korean word for radish is pronounced "moo," not "mul." MUL is Korean for water. Correction: the Korean word for radish is pronounced “moo,” not “mul.” MUL is Korean for water.

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