If you've got Korean fare on the brain, you're in luck: we've found the freshest New York City eateries to quell your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Korean food.
Pelicana Chicken
52 E. Eighth St., Greenwich Village
First up is Pelicana Chicken, a chicken shop and Korean spot.
Pelicana Chicken is one of the largest food franchises in Korea, according to its website, and it was introduced to the United States in 2014. Menu items include boneless chicken wings, fried wings and grilled wings. Try the barbecue grilled wings, the sweet and spicy wings or the soy option.
Yelper Catherine P., who reviewed Pelicana Chicken on July 29, wrote, "I had the double crispy chicken combo of drumsticks and wings with the side of spicy Pelicana sauce. The sauce itself is amazing, not too spicy with a bit of sweetness."
Pelicana Chicken is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Gentle Perch
112 Graham Ave., Williamsburg
Next up: Gentle Perch is a cocktail bar and Korean spot.
Gentle Perch offers a place to "relax, chill and rest," according to the website. From cold sesame noodles to beef and garlic fried rice to a kimchi cabbage salad, this spot hopes to satisfy your Asian food cravings.
Gentle Perch currently holds four stars out of 21 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Anne K., who reviewed Gentle Perch on July 12, wrote, "Gentle Perch is the spot to enjoy the authentic flavors of Korean cuisine with a twist of fusion. The ambiance is warm and rustic with a staff that's equally as inviting."
Joshua K. noted, "First time trying Korean fusion and it was amazing. The dishes were slight twists on classic Korean dishes that didn't stray too far from the original. The Galbi Jjim here was probably the best I've had. The cocktails were twists on classic Korean drinks, and they were really good as well."
Gentle Perch is open from 5 p.m.–11 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday and 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 5 p.m.–midnight on Friday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
Mad For Chicken
617 Grand St., Williamsburg
Last but not least: Mad For Chicken is a gastropub and Korean spot.
Mad For Chicken provides a selection of farm-raised, all-natural chicken dishes, according to the website. The menu now features boneless breasts, wings and salads. In addition to chicken dishes, the spot also offers fried vegetable dumplings, a kimchi quesadilla and more.
Mad For Chicken's current rating of 4.5 stars out of 56 reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Jen B., who was one of the first users to visit Mad For Chicken on June 9, wrote, "This place is amazing! The fried chicken is delicious, the restaurant is so clean with cool details, [the] restrooms are perfect and [the] team members are so friendly and helpful."
Yelper Jacqueline S. wrote, "Do not, I repeat, do not skip the mochi chocolate cake a la mode!"
Mad For Chicken Williamsburg is open from 5 p.m.–11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m.–midnight on Friday, noon–midnight on Saturday and noon–10 p.m. on Sunday.
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