What's in it
Chicken, batter.
More about Korean Fried Chicken
Korean fried chicken is double-fried so the crust stays crunchy, and it is famously eaten with beer — a combination called chimaek.
Good to know
Order "반반" (half and half) to get two flavours in one order.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — chicken is part of the dish.
- Pork: usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is Korean fried chicken?
Double-fried chicken with a very crispy crust, usually ordered as a whole chicken with pickled radish cubes.
Is Korean fried chicken spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is Korean fried chicken vegetarian?
No — chicken is part of the dish.
Does Korean fried chicken contain pork?
Usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
Is Korean fried chicken gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is Korean fried chicken called in Korean?
후라이드치킨, pronounced “huraideuchikin”.