Korean fried chicken fans in West Reading will have a new spot to obsess over this summer. Drunken Chicken, a fresh concept from local restaurateurs Alex Alfaro and Uyen “Winnie” Nguyen, is slated to open on North Sixth Avenue with a menu built around extra‑crispy, flavor‑packed chicken in a casual counter‑to‑table setup. The restaurant is taking over a familiar corner address that previously housed Takkii Ramen and, more recently, West Brew Izakaya.
According to What Now Philadelphia, Drunken Chicken is expected to open at 36 N. 6th Ave. and will officially take over the former West Brew Izakaya space. The report notes that the owners have already teased the concept on social media and indicated the new spot will pour beers from the West Brew program as it moves toward a summer debut.
Owners Have Local Roots
Alvernia University highlights that Uyen “Winnie” Nguyen and her husband, Alex Alfaro, are hardly newcomers to the neighborhood. The duo already operate Takkii Ramen, Winnie Tea Bar, and Winnie Mochi, giving them multiple footholds along Penn and Sixth avenues and plenty of experience running quick‑service and casual spots. Nguyen, an Alvernia alumna, has grown the Winnie brand into mochi and tea service while she and Alfaro steadily build out their West Reading mini‑empire.
West Brew's Move Opened A Spot
West Brew Izakaya rebranded and relocated to 424 Penn Avenue last fall, which opened up the corner space on Sixth Avenue for a fresh concept, according to the restaurant’s own site. Local outlets tracking new arrivals have also flagged Drunken Chicken as one of the restaurants expected in 2026, as noted by Berks County Eats.
What To Expect From The Menu
The owners have not dropped a full menu yet, but they did promise, “Are you ready for the crispiest, most flavorful Korean fried chicken in town?” in a recent tease, according to What Now Philadelphia. West Brew’s offerings are still visible on DoorDash, where the menu includes karaage and wings tossed in a sweet‑and‑spicy chili, a likely preview of the style of dishes that could show up at Drunken Chicken. Expect a focused, chicken‑forward lineup and a modest beer program carried over from the West Brew team, with more specific details expected to roll out on the new spot’s Facebook page as the summer opening gets closer.
