Lovely, polite service, absolutely delicious chicken - We ordered the Golden Original which has this light, crispy, flakey coating that is amazing (husband polished it off), and the Secret Sauce which was equally amazing - I had to hide my left overs in the fridge and i ate it cold, and it was still crunchy and delish! the chicken is perfectly tender and juicy. This aint fast food so it takes a few minutes to prepare, boy was it worth it! Can't wait to try the other offerings. It's small, I think most people get the food to go, but it's a very clean place. If I had to give them advise, it's that it's hard to tell by looking in the window whether they are open.
Erika H.
Had the Secret Sauce boneless wings for lunch the other day for the first time and OMG!!!! Think I found my new lunch spot.... Definitely gonna have to try the other flavors real soon
Sid N.
The chicken was soooo good and soooo crispy. Ordered a good amount of food and it came out very fast. Very clean. Very Professional
Lillian F.
Best fried chicken I've tasted! Unlike other fried chickens, this is not greasy at all and has just the right breaded coating! Service excellent!
Melva S.
Though it doesn't have bike parking, we can still find a parking spot safely. The portion is enough for 2-3 person. It is very nice to have this place very close to my place.
Sam V.
Nice patio with decent privacy though the traffic noises are still moderate. The minimum price here (small is 8 pieces for $16!) means a steep cover charge and not being able to mix and match flavors means your fishing out a lot of dough just to get a feel for the place. That on top of the 15 minute wait for cooking makes this a hard pill to swallow. That said, the chicken is...a bit extreme in the flavor department. The honey garlic flavor seemed to be a mixture of copious amounts of pure soy sauce and honey with minced bits of garlic that weren't very garlicky. It was an overload of salty and sweet with not very much in the way of subtlety. My tongue felt bludgeoned & blistered after the 2nd wing and that wasn't because of the heat. The technique and crispness of the chicken was great, but the flavor was overwhelming. The boneless plain also had excellent breading and had it just been breading that would have been great but there was some kind of dank, musty flavor in the meat that I couldn't quite place...it reminded me of the smell of an old kitchen cabinet used to store spices that are past their prime. I'm guessing they brine this chicken before cooking it so maybe this was an ingredient my pallet was unfamiliar with but it was certainly off-putting. There a number of options on the menu to try but given the issues listed above I am hesitant to return.
Greg C.
Absolutely amazing! The Spicy Galbi Boneless are so good! Sweet, but not too sweet. Spicy, but not too spicy. And the chicken is fried very well and is super juicy. I am amazed how the crispiness stays even with the sauce. Employees at this location are very friendly and helped pick out the flavors the first time I came here. Super quick service, too!
Federico P.
The Spicy Galbi wings boast a perfect harmony of sweetness and heat. The Gangnam Style wings offer a savory garlic and black pepper which where my favorite definitely recommend trying these. For the brave souls seeking an extra kick, the Hot Spicy wings deliver an intense fiery experience that's not for the faint-hearted. I'd skip the secret sauce wings and instead get the Hot Spicy wings if you like spicy.
Linda Nikravan
The korean fried chicken isso yummy here! I've tried a few other korean fried chicken places in the South Bay and this is my favorite. Can't go wrong with any of the flavors. But be warned - their spicy is seriously spicy. I love spicy and it was almost too much for me. I also highly recommend the rose toppoki.
This place isn't as good as it used to be. Golden original not only is missing pieces, there are pieces that's mostly bone and no meat. I felt cheated and disappointed.
Update Jan 2024: restaurant told me it was merely an internal miscommunication n they apologized. They said the store did participate in the chain wide Vet Day 25% off on Vet Day 2023. Ok, let's go back to this store in 2024 to check it out. See you soon.------Unpatriotic store owner, who refused to participate in the franchise wide Veterans Day promotion. 25% off. So, it was fine for them to profit off the backs of veterans but not ok to give back to vets once a year on Veterans Day? I will never buy from this place ever again n I urge fellow vets to do the same.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Ayden P.
Fun fact: BBQ Chicken doesn't stand for Barbeque but actually Best of Best Quality! 4.5 | Secret Spicy and Cheesling Boneless Chicken | $38 Food: AMAZING FRIED CHICKEN. The chicken is fried to perfection, and the chicken is fresh. The unique flavors of Korean Fried Chicken were amazing, especially the Secret Spicy. It's a sweet and spicy marinade with tons of garlic in the sauce. The Cheesling chicken is a dry rub that gives cheesy and savory flavors to the chicken. Service: We ordered online through Google, and I think it may have been more expensive becausw of that. I'll try ordering via phone and paying at the restaurant next time. Ambiance: No seats inside or outside, so they do ONLY TO-GO. Plenty of free parking in the plaza, so no parking worries.
Scott K.
Love KFC!? Well this is Korean Fried Chicken done right! Either the Golden Original chicken or boneless version is wonderful each time I've gotten takeout here - the chicken is moist and the outside perfectly crispy. Second favorite is the soy garlic - prefer the boneless for these just because they are a bit sticky - but oh so delicious! The service is always great and food ready within 20 minutes or so. The inside is quiet and small. If you are really hungry get the kimchi fried rice, it's quite delicious. The Ddoek Booki is decent but not the best in the area if it's what you are craving most, but again the chicken is to die for = check it out!
Diana I.
This is our family's favorite Korean chicken wings spot! Now with so many different fried chicken chains popping up all over town, the competition is tough. But bbq chicken is the best in my humble opinion! So happy that one opened up in Torrance/Lomita! We love their BB Wings!! It's spicy and reminds me of a better version of KFC hot wings. I like spicy wings that aren't sticky or saucy and this one is perfect!! We also like the original boneless whole chicken. I don't know what they put in their seasoning but it slaps. The chicken is tasty, juicy and not dry. The ratio of breading to meat is just right. It also doesn't have that butcher smell/taste that I can't stand. This place is consistently delicious every time! It's a little pricey but I think it's worth it! Make sure to get some extra mu (pickled radish) on the side! An absolute must when eating Korean fried chicken! Parking: free in plaza lot. Same plaza as Chantilly Patisserie.
Albert K.
I ordered a half Golden Original wings. It would take about 25 mins for me to pick up. I arrived at the place and the parking lot was small. I arrived at the place and told them that I am picking up. I got my order and headed out. The place is just a pickup and go type of place. No tables at all. Service is ok. I tried out the chicken and it was good. The outside was crispy and the inside was tender and juicy.
Lovely, polite service, absolutely delicious chicken - We ordered the Golden Original which has this light, crispy, flakey coating that is amazing (husband polished it off), and the Secret Sauce which was equally amazing - I had to hide my left overs in the fridge and i ate it cold, and it was still crunchy and delish! the chicken is perfectly tender and juicy. This aint fast food so it takes a few minutes to prepare, boy was it worth it! Can't wait to try the other offerings. It's small, I think most people get the food to go, but it's a very clean place. If I had to give them advise, it's that it's hard to tell by looking in the window whether they are open.
Had the Secret Sauce boneless wings for lunch the other day for the first time and OMG!!!! Think I found my new lunch spot.... Definitely gonna have to try the other flavors real soon
The chicken was soooo good and soooo crispy. Ordered a good amount of food and it came out very fast. Very clean. Very Professional
Best fried chicken I've tasted! Unlike other fried chickens, this is not greasy at all and has just the right breaded coating! Service excellent!
Though it doesn't have bike parking, we can still find a parking spot safely. The portion is enough for 2-3 person. It is very nice to have this place very close to my place.
Nice patio with decent privacy though the traffic noises are still moderate. The minimum price here (small is 8 pieces for $16!) means a steep cover charge and not being able to mix and match flavors means your fishing out a lot of dough just to get a feel for the place. That on top of the 15 minute wait for cooking makes this a hard pill to swallow. That said, the chicken is...a bit extreme in the flavor department. The honey garlic flavor seemed to be a mixture of copious amounts of pure soy sauce and honey with minced bits of garlic that weren't very garlicky. It was an overload of salty and sweet with not very much in the way of subtlety. My tongue felt bludgeoned & blistered after the 2nd wing and that wasn't because of the heat. The technique and crispness of the chicken was great, but the flavor was overwhelming. The boneless plain also had excellent breading and had it just been breading that would have been great but there was some kind of dank, musty flavor in the meat that I couldn't quite place...it reminded me of the smell of an old kitchen cabinet used to store spices that are past their prime. I'm guessing they brine this chicken before cooking it so maybe this was an ingredient my pallet was unfamiliar with but it was certainly off-putting. There a number of options on the menu to try but given the issues listed above I am hesitant to return.
Absolutely amazing! The Spicy Galbi Boneless are so good! Sweet, but not too sweet. Spicy, but not too spicy. And the chicken is fried very well and is super juicy. I am amazed how the crispiness stays even with the sauce. Employees at this location are very friendly and helped pick out the flavors the first time I came here. Super quick service, too!
The Spicy Galbi wings boast a perfect harmony of sweetness and heat. The Gangnam Style wings offer a savory garlic and black pepper which where my favorite definitely recommend trying these. For the brave souls seeking an extra kick, the Hot Spicy wings deliver an intense fiery experience that's not for the faint-hearted. I'd skip the secret sauce wings and instead get the Hot Spicy wings if you like spicy.
The korean fried chicken isso yummy here! I've tried a few other korean fried chicken places in the South Bay and this is my favorite. Can't go wrong with any of the flavors. But be warned - their spicy is seriously spicy. I love spicy and it was almost too much for me. I also highly recommend the rose toppoki.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Soy Garlic Wings, Rose Ddeok-Bokki, Honey Garlic Wings
This place isn't as good as it used to be. Golden original not only is missing pieces, there are pieces that's mostly bone and no meat. I felt cheated and disappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Update Jan 2024: restaurant told me it was merely an internal miscommunication n they apologized. They said the store did participate in the chain wide Vet Day 25% off on Vet Day 2023. Ok, let's go back to this store in 2024 to check it out. See you soon.------Unpatriotic store owner, who refused to participate in the franchise wide Veterans Day promotion. 25% off. So, it was fine for them to profit off the backs of veterans but not ok to give back to vets once a year on Veterans Day? I will never buy from this place ever again n I urge fellow vets to do the same.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Fun fact: BBQ Chicken doesn't stand for Barbeque but actually Best of Best Quality! 4.5 | Secret Spicy and Cheesling Boneless Chicken | $38 Food: AMAZING FRIED CHICKEN. The chicken is fried to perfection, and the chicken is fresh. The unique flavors of Korean Fried Chicken were amazing, especially the Secret Spicy. It's a sweet and spicy marinade with tons of garlic in the sauce. The Cheesling chicken is a dry rub that gives cheesy and savory flavors to the chicken. Service: We ordered online through Google, and I think it may have been more expensive becausw of that. I'll try ordering via phone and paying at the restaurant next time. Ambiance: No seats inside or outside, so they do ONLY TO-GO. Plenty of free parking in the plaza, so no parking worries.
Love KFC!? Well this is Korean Fried Chicken done right! Either the Golden Original chicken or boneless version is wonderful each time I've gotten takeout here - the chicken is moist and the outside perfectly crispy. Second favorite is the soy garlic - prefer the boneless for these just because they are a bit sticky - but oh so delicious! The service is always great and food ready within 20 minutes or so. The inside is quiet and small. If you are really hungry get the kimchi fried rice, it's quite delicious. The Ddoek Booki is decent but not the best in the area if it's what you are craving most, but again the chicken is to die for = check it out!
This is our family's favorite Korean chicken wings spot! Now with so many different fried chicken chains popping up all over town, the competition is tough. But bbq chicken is the best in my humble opinion! So happy that one opened up in Torrance/Lomita! We love their BB Wings!! It's spicy and reminds me of a better version of KFC hot wings. I like spicy wings that aren't sticky or saucy and this one is perfect!! We also like the original boneless whole chicken. I don't know what they put in their seasoning but it slaps. The chicken is tasty, juicy and not dry. The ratio of breading to meat is just right. It also doesn't have that butcher smell/taste that I can't stand. This place is consistently delicious every time! It's a little pricey but I think it's worth it! Make sure to get some extra mu (pickled radish) on the side! An absolute must when eating Korean fried chicken! Parking: free in plaza lot. Same plaza as Chantilly Patisserie.
I ordered a half Golden Original wings. It would take about 25 mins for me to pick up. I arrived at the place and the parking lot was small. I arrived at the place and told them that I am picking up. I got my order and headed out. The place is just a pickup and go type of place. No tables at all. Service is ok. I tried out the chicken and it was good. The outside was crispy and the inside was tender and juicy.