Mad for Chicken

All 98 rated mentions, most helpful first

postKorean Fried Chicken Wings & Drumsticks with Beef Chili Fries from Mad for Chicken. A Flushing, Queens original that has held up pretty well with its chain expansion.32 pts
“Their fried chicken is double fried with a thin layer of flour, creating a satisfying crunch on the outside while still being tender on the inside.”
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in:Any late night hot dogs in Queens?23 pts
“Mad For Chicken is great Korean Fried Chicken and open till 11:30.”
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in:What are some good examples of nyc restaurants/food businesses that have scaled up, expanded and become chains without sacrificing quality?17 pts
“Some sacrifice but overall has held up better than most: - Mad for Chicken”
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in:Best popcorn in the city?13 pts
“Free popcorn is also great. Alewife typically has free popcorn, as does Mad For Chicken.”
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in:Food to Take Home?12 pts
“Soy Garlic wings from Mad For Chicken”
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in:Does any chef know how Cocodaqs fried chicken is so crispy?10 pts
“Way better than cocodaq if you just want the food and not so much the experience. They're the OG's of Korean fried chicken and their chicken is more crispy”
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in:Any thoughts on Coqodaq? I’ve heard it’s fantastic, but tough to get a reservation.8 pts
“Some recs of Manhattan places with a bit of a vibey atmosphere below.”
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in:COQODAQ - NYC Korean Fried Chicken7 pts
“I don't think they hit the same as Turntable, Mad for Chicken, or even Bonchon.”
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in:Quick dinner near 18th st. and 8th Av Manhattan6 pts
“Mad for Chicken for Korean wings”
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in:Korean Fried Chicken Wings & Drumsticks with Beef Chili Fries from Mad for Chicken. A Flushing, Queens original that has held up pretty well with its chain expansion.6 pts
“I tried 3 different locations, but i found their chicken pretty dry”
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in:Looking for Korean Fried Chicken Recs in Manhattan. Willing to travel outside of Manhattan though. Am staying near Chrysler Building.5 pts
replying to u/Automation_Papi: Mad For Chicken
“I second this. Their chicken is pure crack”
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in:Best Asian chicken wings in the city?4 pts
replying to u/Garconavecunreve: Turntable for Korean fried chicken
“go to mad for chicken for good kfc.”
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in:What is the best chicken you’ve had in NYC?4 pts
“Mad For Chicken or Bonchon chicken. At either location, get the wings with soy garlic sauce”
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in:Dog Day Afternoon (at H&H Reserve)4 pts
“I think fries dredged in potato starch are always better than without, so one/two is this and Mad For Chicken.”
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in:Are there too many fried chicken tenders/chicken sandwiches places popping up?3 pts
replying to u/duaneap: I still think Mad for Chicken is fucking delicious.
“Seconding Mad for Chicken. Incredibly crispy and the spicy soy garlic sauce is so good.”
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in:Can someone explain Cocodaq to me like I’m five3 pts
“you can get better chicken from Bonchon or Mad for chicken.”
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in:Any recommendations for something new/worth trying near Bayside?2 pts
“There's a Mad For Chicken, one of the better options for Korean fried chicken.”
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in:Chelsea recs fall 242 pts
“Great Korean fried chicken spot.”
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in:Are there too many fried chicken tenders/chicken sandwiches places popping up?2 pts
replying to u/Blurbllbubble: The one in Williamsburg stopped opening for lunch. I don’t know why but it makes me irrationally worried about the future.
“The chicken is so damn good.”
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in:One day pizza/middle eastern/ Korean chicken recs2 pts
“Some recs of Manhattan places with a bit of a vibey/trendy atmosphere below.”
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in:I have reviewed over 100 wing places and created a spreadsheet for you!2 pts
“Golden Years does them Korean technique but american style. Better than Mad for Chicken.”
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in:Favorite eats around east side of williamsburg?1 pts
“as well as Mad for Chicken on Grand Street for KFC Korean fried chicken).”
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in:Best Asian chicken wings in the city?1 pts
“Best Korean fried chicken is mad for chicken Austin street”
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in:Lunch or Dinner Recommendations1 pts
“Mad For Chicken or Pelicana for Korean Fried Chicken”
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in:Where are the best wings in Manhattan?1 pts
“Mad for Chicken- great Korean Winga”
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in:Best chicken and can of coke?1 pts
“Korean fried chicken (mad for chicken but any of them really) if you are.”
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in:Best Korean Fried Chicken1 pts
“For sauceless spicy chicken, Pelicana, for soy garlic chicken, Mad for Chicken.”
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in:Quick lunch near Broadway & Flushing in Brooklyn1 pts
“I like to have the occasional fried chicken from Mad for Chicken but they take a looooong time.”
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in:Vegan Korean fried chicken /frozen yogurt/sausage & egg mcmuffin1 pts
“Mad for chicken have a vegetarian fried chicken and it’s good”
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in:Korean Fried Chicken Wings & Drumsticks with Beef Chili Fries from Mad for Chicken. A Flushing, Queens original that has held up pretty well with its chain expansion.1 pts
“I had been meaning to go forever and was disappointed in my UWS experience. Even if the chicken had been amazing there is no value to be had at that price point.”
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in:Visiting NYC tomorrow, best spicy fried chicken?1 pts
“mad for chicken is really good korean fried chicken”
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in:What are some good examples of nyc restaurants/food businesses that have scaled up, expanded and become chains without sacrificing quality?0 pts
replying to u/justflipping: Some sacrifice but overall has held up better than most: - Mad for Chicken - Xian Famous Foods - Shake Shack - Birria Landia - Levain
“Not true for Mad for Chicken. They started using GMO chicken with thighs as big as your face.”
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in:Looking for Korean Fried Chicken Recs in Manhattan. Willing to travel outside of Manhattan though. Am staying near Chrysler Building.34 pts
“Mad For Chicken”
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in:What is the best chicken you’ve had in NYC?34 pts
“Mad for Chicken”
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in:Favorite fried Chicken restaurant?28 pts
“Then the korean places like Turntable, Mad For Chicken”
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in:Are there too many fried chicken tenders/chicken sandwiches places popping up?17 pts
“I still think Mad for Chicken is fucking delicious.”
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in:Is $26 for 6 piece chicken bucket worth it at COQODAQ?14 pts
“Just go get Mad For Chicken, it travels better. It’s IMHO better straight up too.”
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in:Visiting NYC tomorrow, best spicy fried chicken?13 pts
“I’ve never been disappointed at Mad for Chicken.”
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in:Which local chains that started out as one brick and mortar do you think have kept up their quality the best as they've expanded?12 pts
“Mad for chicken is the real OG”
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in:Best wings in NYC?12 pts
“Mad For Chicken (grand st location)”
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in:Absolute Best Food in Queens?11 pts
“Mad for Chicken”
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in:What are some good examples of nyc restaurants/food businesses that have scaled up, expanded and become chains without sacrificing quality?11 pts
“Mad for chicken”
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in:Best place for crispy chicken sandwiches?9 pts
“Mad for Chicken”
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in:Korean Fried Chicken Wings & Drumsticks with Beef Chili Fries from Mad for Chicken. A Flushing, Queens original that has held up pretty well with its chain expansion.9 pts
“Have not really enjoyed my experience at MFC”
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in:Any Halal KFC in NYC?8 pts
“You can look up Dave's Hot Chicken, Fluffies Hot Chicken, Yoyo Chicken, Mad for Chicken, Fevy's Fried Chicken (Korean style), Atomic Wings.”
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in:best wings nyc7 pts
“Mad for Chicken”
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in:Coqodao - A Korean Fried Chicken place - Highly recommanded7 pts
“Mad For Chicken.”
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in:NYC’s best Loaded Fries?6 pts
“Mad for Chicken”
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in:Does any chef know how Cocodaqs fried chicken is so crispy?6 pts
“You should go Bonchon or Mad for Chicken.”
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in:Best Wings in Manhattan or NYC4 pts
“Mad for Chicken”
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