I used to live across the river and have been to the Cherry Hill location of Sammy Chon’s K-Town BBQ a couple times and it’s always been a good experience. I haven’t had a chance to return even though I found out they had Korean fried chicken! Recently, a new Chinatown location opened up and that’s exactly where I was last night.
This is the second time having Korean fried chicken. My only prior experience was in NYC at Kyochon. It was a while ago so I don’t remember too much, except that it was pretty tasty. At Sammy Chon’s, they have four different varieties: soy garlic, honey sesame, spicy, and diablo. Last night I tried all but the diablo. All of them had a nice crunchy outside with a tasty sauce. The honey sesame was my favorite as I found it to be the most flavorful. The soy garlic seemed to have a little too much overpowering soy flavor. The spicy had a good kick to it, great for those who like buffalo/hot wings.
In addition to the wings, me and my dining partner. decided to split a Koagie, too. The Koagie is a Korean hoagie, comprised of either beef bulgogi, bbq chicken, or spicy pork. We went with the beef bulgogi. It comes out on a sesame seeded roll and is served with this housemade white sauce. I asked what the sauce was made of and they said it’s mayo, honey, sesame seeds, and a couple of secret ingredients. Whatever it was, it tasted good with the Koagie. The meat was flavorful and spicy. They had this available when I last visited their Cherry Hill location and I’m upset it took me this long to try it.
Lastly, the meal ended in a familiar fashion…with the yogurt!
Sammy Chon’s in Chinatown is BYO at the moment and serves some delicious food, including Korean fried chicken. Apparently they plan on opening up another floor with karaoke and they’re going to have late hours. I enjoyed what I ate and look forward to my future visits.
Sammy Chon’s K-Town BBQ
911 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.574.1778
Yes!! I could eat it all again tonight. And they’re going to have a liquor license too- can’t sing karaoke without a few beers in ya!
Even though this is neither a bridge, burger or beer I still want some of it right now.
Both the wings and the koagies are excellent… thanks for inquiring about the white sauce recipe, its ridiculous.
Your first experience trying korean chicken in the philly area? You have got to get down to Cafe Soho and try their chicken, it was my first brush with korean chicken, but damn if its not addictive as all hell.
paul, i’ve been meaning to go to cafe soho! it’s on my list. hopefully soon! i’ve heard great things!