Looking for your next great meal in Pittsburgh? These new spots will satisfy your cravings. Here are the newest eateries to check out the next time you're in the mood for fried chicken, Belgian-inspired fare or Korean cuisine with a twist.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
6109 Broad St., East Liberty
The Krispy Krunchy Chicken chain, with more than 2,300 locations, has made its way to East Liberty, bringing along its Cajun-style chicken. The Louisiana-based company's fried chicken comes heavily spiced and breaded.
Established in 1989, the chicken chain is mostly stationed in convenience stores. It might not be as well known as KFC or Popeyes, but Thrillist calls it "America’s best-kept fast-food secret."
Try the signature Cajun-infused chicken by the piece or as part of a combo. Tenders, sandwiches, Buffalo wings, fried shrimp and family platters are also on the menu. Sides include honey butter biscuits, boudin bites, jambalaya, mac and cheese, red beans and rice, mashed potatoes and fries.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken currently has one five-star review on Yelp.
Jordan R., who reviewed Krispy Krunchy Chicken on May 25, wrote, "So glad to be able to get this outside of Atlanta. Everything here is fire, from the tenders, hot wings and fried chicken. Not to mention the sides — mashed potatoes, greens, mac and cheese, etc."
Krispy Krunchy Chicken's hours were not available at time of publication.
Brugge on North
40 W. North Ave., Allegheny Center, North Side
Brugge on North is the newest restaurant from the owners of Point Brugge Café and Park Bruges. The spot serves Belgian-inspired fare, similar to its sister eateries, including a variety of options for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Try the Southern fried chicken and waffles (boneless thigh meat, jalapeño cornbread waffle and bacon) for brunch; the Point Burger (beef, pork, bacon, cheddar and onion straws) for lunch; or the carbonnade flamande stew (beef braised in Belgian brown ale with onions, apricots, cherries and rosemary) for dinner.
Yelp users are generally positive about Brugge on North, which currently holds four stars out of 14 reviews on the site.
Yelper Arlene M., who reviewed the restaurant on May 2, wrote, "I love the concept idea of incorporating the City of Asylum bookstore, lounge, entertainment and restaurant into one. Also using farm-to-table ingredients made from scratch it is hard to go wrong here."
Yelper Marie S. wrote, "I'm a fan of Point Brugge Café, and this addition to the family doesn't disappoint. I stopped by for Sunday brunch, and even though it's a new restaurant the place was bustling."
Brugge on North is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday and 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
Soju
4923 Penn Ave., Garfield
The family-owned Soju says on its website that it "specializes in creating traditional Korean dishes with an American twist."
On the menu, look for pineapple salmon, kimchijeon (savory pancake with housemade kimchi), barbecue short ribs, bulgogi (thin slices of grilled meat) and katsu (panko-breaded fried chicken) along with Hawaiian-style poke and fries served with seaweed seasoning. The drink menu includes an assortment of cocktails, draft beers and wines.
Yelp users are excited about Soju, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of 27 reviews on the site.
Yelper Abigail U., who was one of the first users to visit Soju on April 29, wrote, "Best new restaurant in Pittsburgh. Been twice in two weeks. The pork mandu is a quick delightful app with the homemade sauce topping it off."
Rosta F. noted, "The food is excellent, and the service is very nice and friendly. The interior decoration of the place is also great and makes the place very welcoming; nice big open window in front as well to enjoy summer evenings."
Soju is open from 5–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday and 5 p.m.–midnight on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday and Monday.)
