Best Korean fried chicken in Hong Kong

Emperor Chicken is the places to go if you’re looking for a criminally good deal for scrumptious Korean fried chicken. Run by a Korean couple, the Sham Shui Po eatery has a variety of different fried chicken flavours – all of which taste equally as good. In terms of specialities though, Emperor Chicken is definitely a grandmaster in the arts of spice, so for those who can take a bit of heat, definitely try the spicy Korean chicken or the sweet and spicy chicken. Don’t worry, non-spicy options are also available.

Now located at Sai Ying Pun’s Water Street, Oppa Chicken is a Hong Kong-based restaurant managed by actual Koreans. Their authentic menu boasts a wide variety of tasty dishes, but the highlight is no doubt their Korean-style egg rolls and crispy fried chicken. These two house specials are popular even amongst Korean tourists, and for good reason. After all, who in the right mind could possibly say no to fluffy, cheesy egg rolls and luscious honey and soy sauce fried chicken?

Staying true to their name, Red Chicken serves some of the best red-hot fried chicken in town. Throwing the stereotype of dry spicy chicken out the window, the local establishment always manages to fry up irresistibly juicy chicken and is rightfully adored by foodies from around town. Additionally, Red Chicken also caters to those with milder palates, who will be pleased to try their line of innovative chicken recipes and pizzas. But whatever you end up ordering, make sure you pair it with a cold beverage – we promise there is no better combo.

Uncle Padak’s humble little shop in Sai Ying Pun might not be the first place you look to, but we can assure you that their succulent chicken is well worth a try. Thanks to Uncle Padak’s famously non-greasy recipe, patrons seem to never get enough dishes like the Padak Soy Wings, and Sweet and Spicy Chicken. We can go on all day about how great this place it, but the daily queues outside the restaurant should be enough of a statement. Thankfully though, Uncle Padak’s fried-to-order chicken is available for both takeaway and delivery, so nothing can get between you and your crispy, delicious chicken.

When it comes to Korean fried chicken, it really doesn’t get more authentic than Yadllie Plate. The restaurant sources all of its chicken directly from Korea and pairs their tasty creations with a savoury Jeju vegetable sauce made from 20 different organic ingredients. Put in an order for their onion fried chicken or Seoul soy sauce chicken, and finish your meal with the restaurant's scrumptious desserts and drinks. Now, that's what we call a slap-up meal.

They say that those who are seeking good food must prepare to look high and low – this is probably the case for ChumChumMi. If you can find their entrance, that is. Tucked away in a small, unassuming shopping centre in TST, ChumChumMi is a Korean restaurant and bar that serves all kinds of Korean classics. Their honey fried chicken easily steals the show with its mouth-watering crunch and unique blend of sweet and savoury flavours. The eatery also serves a delectable, rich soup with their hotpots, so be sure to add it to your order!