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Wing Wars: Korean Version

October 4th, 2008 · 3 Comments

I must have been Korean (or Japanese) in my previous life because I love everything Korean (and Japanese). Especially the food. I scout the city regularly for Korean restaurants and chances are, I’m there on opening day. But what most people don’t know is that Korean chicken wings rock. I’m not talking about the real Korean chicken. I’m talking about the Korean version of the American chicken wings.

The Koreanized chicken wings are tiny. But tiny is good because you don’t get all the unnecessary chicken fat which is not really good for you. The wings are seasoned well then crispy fried. The best part — they’re served with fried rice. Although they’ll gladly give you fries if your an American, or if you ask. By the way, I invented the word Koreanized. Like my other word: hormonized.

Three of my favorite Korean chicken wings places in the metro area are: Chicken World (one of the oldest), B Q Wings, and Cafe Hot Wing II. All are Korean-owned.

Chicken World

This place has been open since the early 80s. My friends and I used to go here a lot when I was a teenager. The wings here are good sized, nice and crispy. And it’s the only place where you can get Koreanized wings and Mexican food. So aside from the wings and rice, you also get chips and salsa. You gotta love the combination.

This used to be a wholesome family place. But times have changed and they now cater to the mostly blue-collar Mexican men clientele who come after work to eat, drink beer and hang out. The walls are plastered with posters of scantily-dressed ladies and the menu is peppered with pictures of lewd ladies in compromising poses. But the saddest part is that the place also now looks like a dump. Sadly, I won’t be coming back. Too bad, the wings were really good. (More pictures here.)

Chicken World
5150 Buford Hwy NE
Doraville, GA 30340
(770) 458-5164

B Q Wings

The newest kid on the block, this place opened maybe a year or two ago. While the place is small, the menu is extensive. They have chicken wings, burger, fish, subs, gyros, salads, and seafood combo meals that come with fried rice and a drink. Most meals start at $5.29. The wings are also very good and can be prepared in your choice of flavors. Although you get a jumble of different-sized wings, they are perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I normally get my chicken wings plain (to get the real flavor of the chicken) but their garlic wings are so delicious. The rice is tasty and the fries, though frozen, come out crispy and dusted lightly with Cajun seasoning. B Q Wings is a great place for cheap but good eats. (More pictures here.)

B Q Wings
3631 Peachtree Industrial
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 497-0088‎

Cafe Hot Wing II

I so love this place. The wings may be the tiniest but they are crispy and flavorful. The fried rice is good — complete with its requisite liquid smoke flavor. It’s also a place where you can get Korean ribs, subs, and spaghetti. The best part is how you’ll be treated like a family member the minute you step in. We’ve been invited countless times to their family birthday parties just by being there at the time. This family-owned restaurant makes you feel like, well, family. (More pictures here.)

Cafe Hot Wing II
3551 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 454-8608