If you love all things chicken-y, cheese-y and sauce-y, this one’s for you.
Korean fried chicken has been sweeping the nation and it’s for good reason. If you’ve never tried that deep-fried sauce-y goodness that is a piece of Korean fried chicken, you are seriously missing out. There’s something extra special about authentic Korean fried chicken with allll the sauces and sides (mac and cheese, dumplings and kimchi pancakes to name a few).
If you’re looking for a way to up your chicken game, this is the perfect place to get inspired.
We’ve done the hard work for you so sit back, relax, and add all these locations to your list of must-visits.
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TDOK
One of the original homes of Korean fried chicken in Geelong, TDOK is a staple for all Korean chicken lovers. TDOK is serving up authentic, fresh, and delicious Korean fried chicken with all the sauces and sides six nights a week so you can always get your fix. The fan favourite is the boneless chicken, available in half or whole serving sizes. The boneless Korean chicken is various cuts of chicken including breast and thigh, cut into bite sized pieces, fried in a secret combo of seasonings, and then coated in a sauce of your choosing. The sauces include sweet and spicy, hot and spicy and soy and garlic as well as bunch of other sauces, accompaniments and mayo options. If just chicken isn’t enticing enough, they also have other authentic treats including bibimbap, fried chicken and rice, mandoo (AKA Korean Dumplings), tteokbokki, bulgogi and macaroni corn cheese.
TDOK is a fan favourite for a reason and is the perfect place for first timers or seasoned Korean chicken fanatics alike.
TDOK is located at 199 Ryrie Street, with takeaway and dine-in available.
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Gami Chicken & Beer
A newcomer to the Geelong foodie scene, Gami Chicken and Beer made a name for itself across Melbourne and interstate before making its way to Waurn Ponds. Gami Chicken boasts a Korean chicken recipe straight from an original family recipe, with 17 herbs and spices to ensure that authentic and delicious Korean taste. Their menu is EXTENSIVE, think whole chicken, boneless chicken, wings, kimchi pancakes, rice dishes, corn cheese and of course deep-fried cheese sticks. Their corndue is a staple for all things chicken and cheese (think corn-based cheese fondue accompanied with chicken wings for dipping) and their extensive beer list (that includes a four-litre keg to share with mates) sets them apart from the standard Korean chicken establishments.
Gami chicken and beer is a must see for all things Korean chicken, with both eat in and takeaway available.
You can find Gami Chicken at shop 960 Waurn ponds shopping centre 173-199 pioneer road, Waurn Ponds.
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BB Chicken
BB Chicken and Beer is the home of Korean chicken and craft beer in central Geelong. If cheap and delicious eats is your vibe this is the place to go. Boasting a huge range of 15 craft beers, and heaps of Korean chicken flavours to choose from including original crispy, sweet and spicy, creamy onion and sweet soy garlic, BB chicken and beer is the perfect central spot for Korean chicken lovers. They have a myriad of sauces to choose from as well, think teriyaki, sesame dressing, sweet and spicy and honey mustard there’s something for everyone. They even offer chicken platters to grab with mates (or tackle it yourself if you’re extra hungry). If Korean chicken isn’t tickling your fancy, they also have a range of burgers that include a Wagyu beef bulgogi burger. There’s something for everyone at BB chicken and it is a must visit for fans of all things Korean chicken.
You can find BB Chicken Geelong at their very central location of 116 Moorabool Street, Geelong
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Supreme Chicken Leader
If you’re all about Korean chicken but prefer to indulge in the comfort of your own home, Supreme Leader might be for you. With their location essentially being only a kitchen in undisclosed locations (Ryrie Street in central Geelong) Supreme Leader mostly deliver their chicken fresh and hot right to your door via Uber eats, Door Dash etc. Enjoy everything from Korean fried chicken, Korean fried rice and Korean chicken and slaw combo dishes in your own humble abode. There’s combos available for singles, couples, and families so no matter how many mouths you have to feed no one is going to go hungry. They have HEAPS of sauces to choose from, sweet Korean chilli sauce, a signature mayo and the Korean reaper sauce if you’re after some heat are all fan faves.
If you’re after a mammoth Korean chicken feed without getting out of your pjs be sure to download Uber eats (or any food delivery app that takes your fancy) and get your chicken delivered from kitchen to doorstep.
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Leega Korean BBQ
The venue that is renowned for its Korean BBQ also has a best kept secret with its Korean chicken. With three Korean chicken options to choose from you’re spoilt for choice at Leega. There’s a Korean style boneless fried chicken option, a Korean style option that includes the chicken with bones and also an 8-piece Korean fried chicken wings. They also have alllllll the sides to accompany your chicken extravaganza, think all things kimchi, pickles etc.
If by chance you’re not feeling fried chicken, feel free to indulge in one of their BBQ options, in which you cook your own meat (dinner and entertainment, rolled into one), or perhaps a bibimbap or japchae, yum!
Head to Leega at 2/37 Gheringhap Street and make sure you go hungry.
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Oriental K
A long-time favourite in terms of Korean food for Geelong West, Oriental K has made quite the name for itself when it comes to their Korean food, especially their fried chicken. Oriental K serves up authentic Korean AND Japanese cuisine, so you’re always spoilt for choice. They use high quality ingredients and are slinging all the favourites in terms of Asian cuisine six days a week. Their Korean fried chicken is the star of the show though, you can choose from original, honey soy or sweet spicy flavours, and all orders come accompanied by daikon pickle and slaw. They’re also ensuring all your Korean cravings are taken care of with bibimbap, beef bulgogi, Korean corn cheese and kimchijeon (a crispy Korean pancake with kimchi and spicy cabbage) all on offer.
Oriental K offer dine-in and takeaway, head to shop 2/136 Pakington Street, Geelong West to see what all the fuss is about.
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Donco
Another win for Newtown is DONCO, it’s a modern Korean fusion restaurant that promises to serve up the goods. Their Korean chicken though is truly a favourite with locals and newcomers alike. You have another three flavours to choose from sea salt & Mayo, sweet chilli or soy & garlic meaning the hardest decision you’ll have to make isn’t whether or not to get the Korean chicken, but whether to get just one flavour or try all three. If you’re after something a little different, DONCO has you covered think pork and kimchi bao, pork dumplings and of course the ever-faithful bibimbap. They’ve even got vego and vegan options covered, with veggie options like yuzu, kimchi and mushroom rolls, veg dumplings and tofu and eggplant topping available for both their bibimbap and rice bowls. Wash down your feast with something from their extensive drinks’ menu (alcoholic AND non-alcoholic of course). Come for the Korean chicken and stay for everything else DONCO has to offer.
You can find DONCO at 13/321-327 Pakington Street, Newtown.
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