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Crisp
Fried Chicken Joint$$$$
Lake View East, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and Chicago Tribune
"They make a great Buddha bowl and their sauces are delicious."(13 Tips)
"Get the wings with Seoul Sassy sauce and enjoy your life"(10 Tips)
"Best place for Korean chicken wings in Chicago imo."(11 Tips)
"time but order the Seoul Sassy wings"(8 Tips)
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ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014Crisp is Lakeview's fried chicken haven. Their Korean style chicken, including the jumbo wings, is available in 4 variations: Plain Jane (sauce-less), BBQ, Buffalo and the crowd favorite, Seoul Sassy. Read more
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Serious EatsMay 21, 2013The chicken comes with a delicate thin crust, which is then tossed in a sweet and sticky soy-ginger glaze and garnished with bits of freshly chopped green onion. The combination is addicting.
David DerrickAugust 28, 2014Korean style fried chicken joint with many tasty sauces to choose from! If you don't feel like chicken try the exceptional Buddha bowl with its multitude of veggies!
Karyn ChinAugust 22, 2015Great korean fried chicken spot. Portions are HUGE! Make sure you are hungry when you come. BYOB which is great except when you get drunk, rowdy patrons taking over the place. Not so great.
Redeye ChicagoMarch 18, 2015The Seoul Sassy fried chicken is undeniably amazing. It's twice-fried in a pressure cooker, and drizzled with a soy, garlic, and ginger marinade and tossed with crunchy scallions. Read more
@jblaze305October 22, 2016The place is small but who cares the flavor is big. The option are great , the customer service was epic , even with a line they move fast. I'll be back. The Korean style sauce will make u slap urself
Crisp BBQ wings are tasty, but sauce can get overwhelming with flavor. Good balance is the the Seoul Sassy. Make sure to dip fries in atomic sauce! Steak sandwich is basically a kalbi sandwich. YUM.
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014The Original Bad Boy Buddha ($8.95) is the medium-sized bowl option, packed with eight vegetables including bean sprouts, carrots and moo, all adding a welcomed crunch. Best to share it with a friend. Read more
Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014The Korean-style chicken at this cheery storefront is fresh, good quality and comes slathered in three sauces: a sticky barbecue, a hot sauce–laced buffalo and a sesame-soy glaze dubbed “Seoul Sassy." Read more
AngelaSeptember 26, 2014By far, the best Korean wings in Chicago. This place really lives up to their name. Crispy chicken no doubt. Seoul Sassy is the way to go. Really friendly service too.
I wanna note that this place is also veggie vegan friendly! The Buddha bowls you can easily get without the egg, the tofu is THE BOMB, and the kimchi (cabbage or radish) is to die for! :D- Serious EatsMay 14, 2013"Seoul Sassy" is a seemingly mild soy, ginger, and garlic based sauce, until you get a few bites in and the heat and sweetness that have been lingering in the back move to the forefront.
- Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014It's the tasty Korean fried chicken that will keep you coming back to this addictive eatery. The shop's take on traditional bi bim bop, called the Buddha Bowl, is also popular. Read more
- Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014The succulent wings at Crisp are certainly what lures you in the door. But the added treat at the Korean-style fried chicken joint in Lakeview is its vibrant bibimbap, here called Buddha Bowls. Read more
Guy SwartzAugust 14, 2019Everyone knows this is one of the top three best chicken wing joints in the city. It did not disappoint, it never does. Love this place.
Andrea BoboDecember 21, 2016I had the single chicken sandwich with O-Rings. I will be back because I need to try all the different sauces. More than Chicken.
Allison KaminskiJanuary 3, 2015Their Buddha bowls are awesome & very large portions! Don't forget to put their "Allison" sauce on it!
This is Korean fried chicken. If you like wings, this takes them to the next level with Asian flair and a special frying process that makes them addicting. Try to lunch specials or order some chicken Read more
Kevin LJanuary 5, 2017Is it just me or their wings and drum sticks are always SO DRY??? Dak in Edgewater does a much better job. Love their sauce tho.
Samantha YJune 27, 2016Split 5 Sassy Seoul wings and baby buddha bowl with two people. Perfect amount of food.
Joshua HaftelJanuary 22, 2015Oh my were the wings here good. I'll definitely come back here next time I'm in Chicago.
Stephan GermainJanuary 23, 2016Korean fried chicken? Yes please! The sides are also good with a great take on Korean recipes. Family style seating
Love this place, they have amazing right bowls! I suggest you share a bowl they are largely portioned. Wings are amazing try the Seol flavor my favorite
Jonathan FerreraOctober 31, 2016The bowls are delicious and service is quick. The wings are a must, however.
John WheelerMay 28, 2015It's all about the Foodie's Choice chicken sandwich. Probably my favorite burger-style chicken sandwich ever.
Ryan SheelySeptember 1, 2013One of their wings would count as two at most other places (the serve the whole wing in one piece) so take that into account when you're ordering, or you may get way more food than you were expecting!- XinnieAugust 22, 2017Amagad, you have to try their Seoul sassy and BBQ wings. Best place for Korean chicken wings in Chicago imo.
Lawrence Flack IIMarch 28, 2015All of the wing flavors are great. Buddha bowls I've tried have a tad bit of sweetness, but do not disappoint.
Don't miss out on the tremendous food at Crisp while up in the Lakeview area. Get the not-so-common sandwich for a great lunch option.
Chefs FeedApril 15, 2016The barbecue wings at Crisp are super crispy and juicy. They coat the wings in Korean fermented chili paste. Read more
Ryan WallaceAugust 25, 2012Got the Seoul Sassy Sauce Wings and the Seoul Steak bowl, both were awesome. Be prepared to take some home, the bowls are big.- Love the seoul sassy. Not too much flavor and just perfect. Try the atomic sauce with your fries! Downside: long wait, not enough tables. Avoid peak dinner times.
10 whole wings with Seoul Sassy sauce can't be beat, but their Buddha bowls are good too.
NakkiFebruary 26, 2016SO TASTY!! And these are big wings! They taste amazing when reheated the next day too!- Allison KaminskiJanuary 3, 2015Their Buddha bowls are awesome and very large portions! Don't forget to put their "Allison" sauce on it!
Jeff EarlyNovember 24, 2015Fried chicken. Oriental fried chicken is the best . Ours is good but theirs is better! Fries are amazing!
Avery AlchekNovember 3, 2016Amazing Korean fried chicken or wings! No one does it better. Their sauces are amazing.
OMG!! Great korean chicken wings.... worth our 95 mile drive from Milwaukee!! Big, meaty wings with great Seoul Sassy Sauce!- J LeeJune 29, 2012Whole chicken 2 sides and 2 Cans of soda from the cooler on the left, for 19.99 =21.95 with tax is an awesome deal. Savings up to 7 bucks......sweeet
Best fried chicken in the city. Get the whole chicken with Seoul sassy and take home the extra.
Zach SmithNovember 17, 2015Great take on wings. The wings are huge and full of flavor with an Asian twist.- Steve PeternellJanuary 17, 2011I've tried the Seoul Sassy and Spicy Wings and they've both been phenomenal - do yourself a favor and try one of, if not both, of these wing varieties
- Steve PeternellAugust 15, 2011You don't have to have it all the time but order the Seoul Sassy wings at least once in your life (once you try it once you'll be hooked)
Tina DavisJune 11, 2013Best wings EVER!!!! I recommend sitting by the front window. Super cramped and crowded. They really need to build an addition.
Raed MansourSeptember 14, 2014If it wasn't for all the 20 something's, hipsters, dirty tables, chicken bones on the floor and a greased up BBQ sauced door handle, this place would be great.
Jeff WDecember 1, 2015This place is absolutely delicious! However, I usually don't end up getting fried chicken…
Rigo BanuelosDecember 29, 2016Wings were crispy and very tasty. I like that the barbeque sauce isn't sweet.
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Crisp
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave)
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
(773) 697-7610
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
BYO
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