Best Korean fried chicken in Singapore
Nothing quite hits the spot like a fried chicken feast with friends. Crispy, sticky, sweet, and savoury, Korean fried chicken ranks top on the list for many of us. Gather your chingu and head to one of these eateries and restaurants for the best Korean fried chicken in Singapore, including halal options!
1. Waker Chicken
Waker Chicken is a popular Korean-run fried chicken chain with eight outlets islandwide, mainly in the heartlands. Prices start at $13 for half chicken (seven pieces) in the Original Crispy flavour. Otherwise, there’s also the Tender/Fillet option, affordably priced from $6 for four pieces of chicken or $11 for eight. If you don’t mind spending a bit more, get the Honey Butter ($15 for half chicken) or Sweet Spicy ($14 for half chicken) flavour instead.
The chicken is said to be seasoned overnight and fried to order, so you can expect fresh and juicy fried chicken each time. What’s more, five of their outlets are halal-certified. Check out their IG highlight to find out which ones!
Website | Full list of outlets
Waker Chicken has five halal-certified eateries.
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2. NeNe Chicken
Another popular halal joint is NeNe Chicken, which boasts seven outlets across Singapore. The fast food chain is most famous for their K-Fried Chicken, priced from $8 for two pieces. It comes with your choice of sauce, including Honey Mustard and a fiery Double Freaking Hot sauce for those who love their spice.
If you’re going all out, splurge on the Bulgogi Wings and Sticks (18 pieces) or Whole Chicken, both priced at $30.80 each.
Website | Full list of outlets
NeNe Chicken is a halal-certified eatery.
3. Kko Kko Na Ra
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Kko Kko Na Ra is an OG in Singapore’s Korean fried chicken scene. In fact, the Tanjong Pagar restaurant is said to be the first to introduce garlic soya-flavoured chicken wings and drums in Singapore, prepared with hand-crushed garlic and Korea-imported ingredients.
The fried chicken is available in flavours including YangYum ($23 for eight pieces), Cheese Sprinkle ($35 for eight pieces), and their most popular item, Soy Garlic ($20++ for eight pieces) chicken.
You can also find other Korean classics on the menu, including Army Stew ($38++) and Kimchi Pancake ($22++).
Address: 68 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088489
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 1am
Tel: 6224 8186
Website
Kko Kko Na Ra is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Twins Korean Restaurant
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For finger-lickin’, soul-warming Korean fried chicken, head to Twins Korean Restaurant. Conveniently located four minutes by foot from Tanjong Pagar MRT Station, the eight-year-old restaurant serves freshly fried KFC along with a mix of classic Korean fare.
Get their Original Wings ($17++ for four pieces) as a snack, or the Soy & Garlic Chicken ($24 for six pieces) if you’re extra hungry. There’s also Boneless Fried Chicken ($24++ for six pieces), perfect if you’re a lazy eater.
Address: 7 Craig Road, Singapore 089667
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 11pm, Sun 5pm to 11pm
Tel: 6221 5205
Website
Twins Korean Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Pink Candy
For affordable Korean fare with a view, check out Pink Candy, a breezy rooftop restaurant in Beauty World. Get their Chicken Wing ($15.90 for nine pieces) in two flavours: Original and Soy Sauce. The latter features golden brown chicken wings coated in a honeyed soy sauce for the perfect mix of savoury and sweet.
The eatery prides itself on omitting MSG in all its dishes. Other popular mains include Kimchi Fried Rice ($9.90), Beef Bulgogi with Rice ($14.90), and Ginseng Chicken with Rice ($8.90).
Read our Pink Candy review!
Address: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #04-60, Beauty World Centre, Singapore 588177
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 10:30am to 2:30pm, 5 to 9:30pm
Tel: 9170 2365
Website
Pink Candy is not a halal-certified eatery.
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6. Oven & Fried Chicken
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Oven & Fried Chicken has been around in Singapore since 2014. The Korean fried chicken chain coats its meat in rice flour instead of regular wheat flour for a crispier bite. There’s the Fried Wings ($21++ for half chicken) and Fried Boneless Thighs ($24++ for half chicken) if you want a classic taste. Otherwise, get the sauced-up versions such as the sweet and spicy Yang Nyeom Chicken (from $23++ for half chicken).
The chain also offers baked chicken in the form of Crunch Original (from $20++ for half chicken) and Crunch Yang Nyeom (from $23++ for half chicken), cooked without oil in the oven.
Website | Full list of outlets
Oven and Fried Chicken is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Chir Chir Singapore
Mention Korean fried chicken and Chir Chir Singapore will probably surface in most conversations. This highly raved fried chicken joint has over 100 outlets islandwide, including two in Singapore: Bugis Junction and 313 Somerset. They’ve also got an IG-worthy Korean cafe called Chir Cafe + Bar in Holland Village!
Dive straight into their Crispy Fried Chicken, priced from $17.90++ for half, served with honey mustard sauce and salsa. There’s also the Garlicky Soy Chicken ($18.90++ for half chicken), which features house-made soya sauce, garlic flakes, fried garlic cloves, and almond slices.
Website | Full list of outlets
Chir Chir Singapore is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Phat Fingers
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Very soon, you can enjoy Phat Fingers‘ Korean fried chicken at its physical store along Telok Ayer Street. The cloud kitchen concept is set to open an eatery on 27 October 2022, serving its signature Korean fried chicken with four sauces, including traditional soya garlic and Yangnyeom. There’ll also be a trendy honey butter flavour for you to try.
The full menu isn’t out yet, but from what we know, the cloud kitchen has been offering burgers and rice bowls, alongside classic fried chicken from $6.50+. They’re also known for their Nuclear Xtra Spicy fried chicken (from $8+), which features spicy ghost peppers. The prices listed exclude delivery fees.
In the meantime, get your fix by ordering online!
Address: 51 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 048441
Opening hours: TBC
Website
Phat Fingers is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. Hanjip Korean Grill House
For Korean BBQ and fried chicken in Clarke Quay, head to Hanjip Korean Grill House. This sleek restaurant does a delicious rendition of Korean Fried Chicken Wings ($22++) in your choice of Original, Soy, or Spicy flavour. There’s also a half-chicken option at $25++ if you prefer.
On top of premium barbecue sets, they also have other Korean favourites including Army Stew ($32++), Ginseng Chicken ($30++), and Seafood Pancake ($22++), perfect for sharing with your chingu.
Address: 3C River Valley Road, #01-11, Blk C, The Cannery, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179022
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 5pm to 12am
Tel: 8882 9011
Website
Hanjip Korean Grill House is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Woorina Korean Restaurant
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Woorina Korean Restaurant is an under-the-radar eatery in Bukit Timah offering a wide range of Korean mains and sides in a cosy setting.
Their Cheese Fried Chicken (from $18++) features juicy fried chicken coated with cheese for a creamy and savoury finish. It’s also available in boneless (from $20++) form, great for those who hate fussq. The Yum Yum Chicken (from $16++) and Soy Chicken (from $16++) are popular choices as well. Complete the feast with their BBQ sets, priced from $45++ for a set with pork belly, Boston pork butt, kimchi soup, and more.
Address: 19 Lorong Kilat, #01-02, Singapore 598120
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm
Tel: 6464 9282
Website
Woorina Korean Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
Where to go for Korean fried chicken
Now that you know where to go for legit Korean fried chicken in Singapore, read our guide to the best Korean restaurants in the CBD! Otherwise, check out our Youtube video for more Korean fried chicken recommendations.
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