Korean Fried Chicken
Korea Food Guide · Must-Eat Series Korean Fried Chicken From the shattering crunch of plain huraideu to the sticky, fiery bliss of yangnyeom — a complete guide to Korea's most beloved food obsession, written for first-timers and seasoned fans alike. Updated May 2026 · 12 min read · Beginner Friendly 🍗 Korea has over 87,000 registered fried chicken restaurants — more than McDonald's outlets worldwide. If there is one dish that defines modern Korean food culture for both locals and foreigners, it is Korean fried chicken — known simply as chikin (치킨) in Korea. It is late-night comfort food, stadium snack, first-date staple, and delivery empire all at once. Unlike its Western counterparts, Korean fried chicken is an art form built on obsessive technique, a dizzying spectrum of sauces, and a social ritual that almost always involves cold beer. Whether you are visiting Korea for the first time or simply trying to understand why everyone on the inter...