Have you been looking for the best Korean Friend Chicken near Osan Air Force Base? Here are the six spots that international residents often vote for in the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun poll each year.

Where is Osan Air Base?

Osan Air Base is a US Air Force base located in Songtan, Pyeongtaek, South Korea.

Some of the Korean fried chicken recommendations provided exist within walking distance of Osan Air Base Main Gate. Others may require a car. In this blog post, South of Seoul provides addresses and phone numbers. However, use this information in either Naver Maps or Kakao Maps for the best results. Such apps help you figure out how far each restaurant might be from you.

If you have questions about things like business hours, you can use the free foreigner support app/phone number 1330.

Yangnyeom & Original

What Makes Korean Fried Chicken Different?

Fried chicken is not unique to Korea. However, Korean fried chicken delivers fabulous crunch and flavors that are unique to Korea. American-style fried chicken has a thick breading for the crust. A unique flavor is created by soaking chicken in buttermilk prior to being breaded and fried.

Korean-style fried chicken features a thinner crust. Firstly, Koreans cook the chicken in two-stages. This process allows the chicken meat to cook thoroughly without over-browning the outside. The second cook is often done when the order is placed. As a result, this chicken tends to be very crispy and crunchy.

In addition to the frying process used, you will also find that Korean fried chicken places offer a variety of flavors. From yangnyeom (영념) chicken (seasoned/sweet and spicy) to garlic soy sauce (간장마늘), there are flavor options to satisfy the taste buds. Also, pickled radish comes as a side with fried chicken as its sweet and tangy taste helps to reduce the oily taste.

Chefs cut American-style chicken and Korean chicken differently. American chefs typically cut a whole chicken into a standardized eight-piece format (breasts, wings, thighs and drumsticks). On the other hand, Korean chefs cut whole chickens a bit more randomly, so you may want to be cautious about bones. There are some old school Korean fried chicken places that will deliver your chicken to the table after it has been spatchcocked, fried and then cut it at the table for you. (Spatchcocking is a method where the chef removes the backbone of the chicken and it lays flat).

Best Korean Fried Chicken Spots Near Osan Air Base

Keep in mind, that these spots are the ones most commonly recommended by international residents who participate in the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun group. This is not a scientifically sound survey based on empirical evidence. Above all, try each Korean Fried Chicken place near Osan Air Base and let us know which one you like best.

KimchiRednecks Reviews Two Local Favorites

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Final Notes From KimchiRednecks

Puradak Chicken & Tteokboki

In conclusion, we are from the South in the US and have eaten our fair share of fried chicken over the years. While we will always have a love for American-style fried chicken for its home cooking and flavors, we both share a much deeper love for Korean-style fried chicken. Therefore, we have eaten our fair share of this delicious delicacy here as well. You can check out some of those videos on the KimchiRednecks YouTube channel.

You can find fried chicken in abundance here in Korea from the mom-and-pop shops to the chains like Kyochon, BHC and Mom's Touch. We definitely think it is worth sampling several locations to find your favorites. Whether you order in restaurant, to-go or do delivery, Korean fried chicken is a dish you need to experience.