The first Korean fried chicken franchise, Lim’s Chicken, opened in Seoul in 1977.
A complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw comes with each order.
The chain also serves Asian and Western sides, such as japchae, pork buns, and french fries.
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Favorites include the extra-crispy unsauced Golden Original, soy garlic, and honey garlic.
Spice levels are denoted with graphics of flames.
Turn the heat up with smoky spicy galbi, Wings of Fire, or Hot Mala.
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Wingstop
American chicken wing franchiseWingstophas more than 1,700 locations around the U.S. and the world.
Its spicy Korean fried chicken flavor spurred a flurry oftaste testsandrecreationson TikTok under the hashtag#spicykoreanq.
I taste the sriracha and the garlic.
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They could’ve increased the red pepper on this a little bit."
Seoul-born franchiseLeft Wing Barcapitalizes on this universal truth at its seven U.S. locations.
The chain only serves crispy boneless or classic wings.
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BHC Chicken
BHC Chickenis the KFC of Korea.
It claims to be the No.
1 chicken brand in Korea and boasts more than 2,100 stores worldwide.
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The franchise recently opened a store in LA withplans to expandall over the U.S.
The signature sandwich topped with Bburinkle seasoning and lemon yogurt sauce is spectacular.
you’re free to also order the chicken on a lettuce wrap for those looking to cut carbs.
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“Anotherpraising the slaw.
When oneTikTokerhad actual Koreans do a taste test, the reactions were just as positive.
The franchise has 68 locations worldwide and four in the U.S., mainly on the West Coast.
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The heat level is subtle.”
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