Steve Dolinsky: Top 5 Fried Chickens in Chicago

We've had the pleasure of having Mr. Steve Dolinsky enjoy our signature Korean fried chicken wings a few times. We're honored to be included in his latest list of "Top 5 Fried Chickens in Chicago."

"One of the keys to Crisp’s Korean fried chicken (the original KFC), is frying it twice, like a great French fry, first in a pressure fryer, then a second time to-order. You could leave it at that, and go with the Plain Jane, but I would strongly recommend either the BBQ – engulfed in an assertive Korean gogjujang paste with just enough kick to keep you awake at night – or my favorite, the Seoul Sassy, coated in a sweet/tangy sauce combining sesame, garlic and soy. Loyalists of Super H Mart in Niles will claim Toreore Chicken & Joy is superior, but they would be wrong."

For the list, see his website.

   

Impulcity.com: An Expert's Guide to the 9 Best Wings in Chicago

"Oh, and everything is made in-house, and the chicken's never frozen, Now that's some fresh chicken."

Thanks much to Impulcity.com for including CRISP in "An Expert's Guide to the 9 Best Wings in Chicago" list. We were proud to represent as the only Korean Fusion wings featured in the article :)

How to you create wings that are addictive, yet original? Well, it all starts with a little Korean zing. There's a noticeable difference between these wings and anything else you'll find in Chicago, and it all boils down to the fact that they're not going for shock value nor simplicity, but, rather, they're looking to provide a complex eating experience with something as simple as chicken wings. The "Sassy" Wings aren't actually spicy at all, but their flavor has a familiar Asian sweetness to it that you just can't get enough of. Marinate it with a little bit of Buddha Sauce for an experience like nothing else. Oh, and everything is made in-house, and the chicken's never frozen. Now that's some fresh chicken.

For the other list makers, see the website.

   

CRISP is CLOSED on Thanksgiving

CRISP will be closed on Thanksgiving!

Happy Holidays to CRISP Nation!

Enjoy the other bird :)

   

CRISP makes 21 Best Chicken Joints in the USA! Thanks Thrillist!

Thrillist comprised 21 of the best chicken wing restaurants in America regardless of how they are prepared (naked, sauced, smoked, etc). The competition was based on meat quality, innovation, and overall atmosphere. We are so honored and grateful to be recognized as well as be the only restaurant from #Chicago to make the list.

Crisp

Chicago, IL

The name says it all, really. These twice-fried Korean style beauties have a flawlessly textured skin that yields to a juicy interior and thoughts of tearing into another one before you've even finished the one you're presently dispatching. Get them BBQ style (a harmonious marriage of American and Korean flavor profiles) or go for the Seoul Sassy, a symphony of ginger-soy-garlic goodness.

See THRILLIST.COM for the rest of the list makers. 

   

The Chicago Traveler: Best Wings in Chicago – Top 13

Thank you to Ross Perkins of The Chicago Traveler. CRISP is honored for being included in the "Best Wings in Chicago -Top 13" List!

"Crisp’s wings have said to be a near religious experience. These Korean-style wings do not skimp out on portions or flavor. The wings come whole–wing and drum remain connected. You will not find a large selection of traditional sauces here, you have to settle with plain fried, bbq, buffalo, and their signature Seoul Sassy. When I say settle, I mean that you would not want to choose from anything else anyways. Their Seoul Sassy wings are on an entirely new level. I highly recommend snagging a side of their atomic sauce to dip the wings in. You will not be left wondering why these are named some of the best wings in Chicago."

  

Happy Halloween from Crisp!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM CRISP! 

We know it's cold, so place some deliveries, or wo/man up and come watch The Hunger Games with us.

  

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CRISP on Windy City LIVE!

On September 3rd, Windy City Live! featured an episode called "Ji's WCL Takeover" where Ji Suk Yi hosted the Windy City LIVE hour with her favorite foods, bartenders, spa and more. CRISP is honored to be featured in her Top 5 fried chicken spots in the Chicago area!

"This spot is a hip quick-serve restaurant featuring a menu of contemporary takes on traditional Korean chicken dishes. Whether you're a student tight for cash or a neighborhood regular, Crisp is not only affordable but the portion sizes are also quite generous, giving you more bang for your buck." - Windy City LIVE

Even more exciting, Jae was invited to personally present the winning wings along with the other faves to Ji on the show. Thanks so much to Ji and the entire Windy City LIVE team!

See the Windy City LIVE video for Ji's top 5 chicken spots!

  

Thrillist : The Definitive Best Chicken Wings in Chicago

CRISP took the #1 spot of Thrillist's Definitive Best Chicken Wings in Chicago, as picked by 10 local food writers. The judges were:

• Carly Boers, Chicago Magazine
• Steve Dolinsky, ABC 7, The Chicago Tribune
• Sarah Freeman, Zagat
• Mike Gerbert, Skyfullofbacon.com
• Daniel Gerzina, Eater Chicago
• Darryl Holliday, DNAinfo Chicago, Illustrated Press
• Matt Kirouac, Plate Magazine, Check, Please!
• Robyn Nisi, Gapers Block Drive-Thru
• Mike Sula, Chicago Reader
• Phil Vettel, Chicago Tribune 

"The winner and still the heavyweight wing champion of Chicago, Crisp's non-traditional approach to Korean chicken results in the perfect skin texture and flavor. And with their equally popular BBQ-style in hot pepper paste and ginger soy garlic Seoul Sassy wings, they could arguably lay claim to both the top two spots on this list."

The judges say:

-- "There's something so richly satisfying about the sticky, spicy, and sweet Seoul Sassy wings at Crisp. Although Buffalo gets most of the attention in the wing world, my heart belongs to these soy-splashed Korean morsels." - Matt Kirouac

-- "I’d eat Seoul Sassy sauce on my cereal, so this is a no-brainer." - Carly Boers

Thank you, judges and Thrillist!

  

Eater Chicago is loving CRISP

Thanks to EATER Chicago for featuring CRISP in the

Eater Chicago's Fried Chicken Guide TOP 10!

"It might be easy to overlook a Korean fried chicken joint but you’d be missing out on some tasty jumbo wings. While you can get them plain, the fried chicken here is best eaten sauced. There are traditional BBQ and buffalo options but it’s the Seoul Sassy that really shines. It’s a sweet sauce, made with ginger, soy, garlic and other spices, that’s a favorite and helps separate Crisp from other chicken places."

- Jeffy Mai