Fuku
(Now Closed)Fried Chicken Joint$$$$
East Village, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Gothamist recommend this place
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- Be prepared to wait in line, the fried chicken sandwich is worth it though!
Rock RainesJuly 29, 2015Sandwich is ah'ight but for the price I'd rather have 2 chick-fil-a sandos. Don't get me wrong I will tear up one of these again but I ain't waiting in some hour long line for it. Fuku pay me.
Zach KolkinAugust 31, 2015Koreano is good, but stick with the original. It's on the menu for a reason.
Adam BardJune 10, 2015Only one thing to get, the chicken sandwich has a beautiful, mild, long dry heat.
Julia San JuanJanuary 28, 2016Yum. Fried chicken expectations exceeded. Split the crack pie unless you want insta diabeetus
Gentrifried ChickenJune 10, 2015"Chang’s sandwiches, in the opening hour of Fuku, are close to perfect." -Eater Read more
Chicken sandwich keeps getting better with each visit!
sablerAugust 22, 2017Everyone's telling you to get the sandwich. I'm here to tell you that there's no shame in the fingers at all!
Cleo YehJune 15, 2015Just OK. Overrated & overhyped. Could def do w/o the bun..nothing special. Chicken had the right amt of crisp & juiciness. Also, you can't call it a spicy chicken sandwich when it's not spicy AT ALL.
Bin YangJune 25, 2016Fear not, nothing really spicy about this spicy fried chicken sandwich. Man, it's a good one.
NickJune 24, 2015Is really is just the best chicken sandwich ever. And it doesnt seem like its trying hard either
CassidyJune 12, 2015¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Good deal for the $, but if the line is over 30 min, just get a sandwich at Schnitz.
Chris CostelloJuly 16, 2015The music is so loud! Solid chicken sandwich, but not sure it was worthy of all the hype. Eat it at the park.
Allison KasicApril 23, 2016They don't have a bathroom here but they will let you use the bathroom at Momofuku Noodle Bar a few doors down.
- Asmau DasukiOctober 29, 2017Make sure you come here only for the chicken sandwich! The fries are extremely salty
Andres TuulFebruary 2, 2016Small and uncomfortable venue. One sandwich to be had. Food was great but I have a feeling I won't be back.
David RiveraFebruary 7, 2016Had HIGH expectations for this. Just ok. Pricey & huge chicken sandwich that under delivers in taste. I'd rather 2 C-F-A sammiches.
jessica m. hintermeisterOctober 1, 2015only explanation for high rating = falling for hype. tastebuds were not involved. p.s. think about whether you want to feel very ill after eating here before you decide to take the plunge
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fuku (which means “lucky”) is momofuku’s version of a fried chicken sandwich shop. menu: spicy fried chicken sandwich $8, fries $3, fuku salad $6.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 974-5656
View menu on https://eatfuku.com/eastvillage
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