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Crisp

Crisp

Fried Chicken Joint$$$$
Lake View East, Chicago
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    The experts at Time Out Chicago and Serious Eats recommend this place
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    Kylie W.
    "They make a great Buddha bowl and their sauces are delicious."(13 Tips)
    Eric M.
    "Get the wings with Seoul Sassy sauce and enjoy your life"(10 Tips)
    Xinnie
    "Best place for Korean chicken wings in Chicago imo."(11 Tips)
    Steve P.
    "time but order the Seoul Sassy wings"(8 Tips)
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  • Sidney A.
    Sidney AvilaNovember 30, 2011
    Try the BBQ Crisp.. Tangy and not too spicy!!
  • Eric M.heart icon on user image
    Eric MunnJanuary 5, 2013
    The chicken bowl is outstanding.
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    TV Food MapsAugust 28, 2014
    Check out Crisp as seen on Unique Eats Read more
  • Amanda D.
    Amanda DenhamSeptember 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I moved to Chicago for this chicken. You can't go wrong with crisp!
  • Adán A.heart icon on user image
    Adán ArguetaMarch 11, 2017
    Great atmosphere and music
  • Petch V.
    Petch VDecember 6, 2010
    Get the big boy buddha with beef n some chicken bbq wings I'll fill u up for d whole day!
  • Nikolai M.heart icon on user image
    Nikolai MiczekMay 1, 2016
    Seoul sassy chicken is great
  • George M.heart icon on user image
    George MillerAugust 31, 2014
    Wings and chicken sandwiches! This place is the best!
  • Phil W.heart icon on user image
    Phil WoodburnAugust 29, 2015
    10 piece wings. BBQ and soul sassy
  • Punya S.heart icon on user image
    Punya SannFebruary 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Whole bird, make it seoul sassy and BBQ
  • John H.
    John HenslerMay 27, 2012
    The Crisp BBQ sauce is highly recommended. Sweet and smoky.
  • Heather O.
    Heather O'NealDecember 15, 2010
    Incredible crispy wings! Just add fries and have a good time!
  • Wyn E.heart icon on user image
    Wyn EvansOctober 27, 2015
    C'mon it's the best chicken. C'mon!
  • John-Henry S.
    John-Henry ScherckAugust 18, 2011
    Come for the chicken, come back for the Buddha bowl
  • Pete C.heart icon on user image
    Pete CurtnerJune 13, 2022
    YUGE delicious sammich!
  • Alex K.heart icon on user image
    Alex KAugust 7, 2016
    Amazing Korean chicken sandwiches
  • Diera H.
    Diera HartonoJuly 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best chicken wings in the world, literally. Get the seoul sassy!!
  • Spencer G.
    Spencer GrahamAugust 22, 2011
    Ask for the atomic sauce on your bowl
  • Sam M.heart icon on user image
    Sam MensahAugust 8, 2013
    Seoul Sassy Wings are heaven.
  • David O.heart icon on user image
    David OstrowMay 19, 2017
    Best Asian barbeque in Chicago. Always busy but hot fresh wings or chickems come out minutes after ordering.
  • Stephen K.
    Stephen KerrNovember 5, 2013
    Spicy Korean BBQ chicken? Dag yo, I'm funna get seconds!
  • Zachariah M.
    Bring you own napkins because they don't have any
  • Jonn C.heart icon on user image
    Jonn CuaJune 23, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is good :)
  • Stephanie T.
    Stephanie TDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Seoul Steak Bowl and Seoul Sassy wings=mouth orgasm
  • Ninah R.heart icon on user image
    Ninah RandolphDecember 15, 2015
    Chicken wings and buddah bowls
  • Jeff B.heart icon on user image
    Jeff BeckSeptember 17, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Omg, wings with seuol sassy sauce are ridiculous
  • Manoj A.heart icon on user image
    Manoj AmbalavananMarch 7, 2021
    Spicy BBQ wings slap
  • Whitney R.
    Whitney RossJanuary 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Seoul steak bowl with brown rice - it just might be the stuff dreams are made of!
  • Derek K.heart icon on user image
    Derek KucyndaFebruary 3, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Alden is the shit! The chicken is pretty f**kin good too
  • J L.heart icon on user image
    J LeeOctober 17, 2011
    Order the 10 wings half and half.
  • Justine W.
    Justine WongMarch 9, 2014
    Chicken wings
  • Eric M.
    Eric MillardJuly 31, 2011
    The Sassy Seoul wings were AMAZING! Read more
  • Michelle J.
    Michelle JohnsonSeptember 20, 2018
    The chicken portions are huge...The seating area is very small, so I ordered to go. I've tasted better chicken.
  • Tracey S.heart icon on user image
    Tracey SwansonMarch 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    I found it overpriced, crowded, and the food wasn't great. It's gone downhill.
  • B G.
    B GJanuary 29, 2012
    These may be good for Chicago, but this is the worst Korean fried chicken I have ever had. Bon chon in NYC or loveletters in Atlanta is real KFC. Very disappointed.
  • Zachary S.heart icon on user image
    Zachary SobieNovember 4, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Get 10 Seoul Sassy wings and 10 Crisp BBQ sauce wings. Disregard the rest of the menu.
  • Patheart icon on user image
    PatJanuary 7, 2016
    Bi bim bop!
  • Matrix T.heart icon on user image
    Matrix TeachesJune 28, 2021
    Chicken is decent.
  • Antonio B.
    Antonio BurrowesMay 31, 2017
    Great wings!!!
  • Doug J.heart icon on user image
    Doug JenenFebruary 2, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Getty the Korean burrito!!
  • Carol M.
    Carol MarrAugust 10, 2014
    Great hangover food!!
  • Andre W.heart icon on user image
    Andre WilliamsApril 30, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Crisp BBQ Wings!!!
  • Xenia S.heart icon on user image
    Xenia StasiJanuary 11, 2016
    Chicken wings!
  • Ryan C.
    Ryan CybulskiDecember 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Communal seating - don't be shy!!!
  • pabz
    pabzFebruary 8, 2012
    Stay not so friendly and pretty much a douche!
  • Eli S.heart icon on user image
    Eli SpeigelMay 27, 2015
    Chicken wings
  • Tim v.heart icon on user image
    Tim van AltenaMarch 18, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The Dakota Seoul Burrito is delicious and messes with your culinary preconceptions.
  • Sharon
    SharonJanuary 22, 2013
    Whole Chicken Combo
  • Ethan I.
    Ethan IsidoroMarch 4, 2012
    Buddha bowl + Seoul sassy wings = next level food coma
  • Son A.
    Son A.November 13, 2012
    Seoul Sassy Wings go!
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