Chicken Insider
This Upper East Side spot serves crispy, juicy Korean fried chicken with sweet-spicy sauces and classic rice cakes.
- Mon – Thu, 11:15 – 21:30; Fri – Sun, 11:15 – 22:00
- $$
- 1752 2nd Ave
- 4.6 (342 reviews)
Description
The menu pairs its core chicken with sides like cheese fries and onion rings. While the fried chicken itself is noted for a light seasoning, reactions to the chicken sandwiches are more varied. Some diners praise the Cowboy Chicken Sandwich—stacked with barbecue sauce, bacon, cheese, and a hash brown—while others find the standard chicken sandwich lacks depth of flavor. Portions spark some debate, with reviews ranging from generous to small, but the spot is widely appreciated for keeping pricing affordable for the Upper East Side.