Seoul-born bb.q Chicken has touched down in Midtown Phoenix, planting a new outpost at 305 E Thomas Rd and bringing Korean fried chicken to the city’s central stretch. The shop is set to hold its official grand opening on Saturday, May 30, with community festivities and free tastings. The Midtown spot will offer dine-in seating along with carryout and delivery.
Grand Opening Lineup and Samples
The team is turning the debut into a neighborhood party to introduce its crisp, double-fried chicken to Phoenix. According to QSR Magazine, the celebration will feature a traditional pungmulnori drumming troupe, a matcha pop-up and alcohol samplings, including beer and soju, for guests 21 and older, along with stations for tastings.
What’s on the Menu
The menu leans into the chain’s Seoul roots with flavors such as Golden Original, a lightly battered classic, along with soy-garlic, honey-garlic, Gangnam Style and the cheesling, a cheese-dusted favorite. The brand says it hand-batters its chicken and fries at lower temperatures to keep the exterior crisp and the meat juicy. The full lineup and flavor descriptions are listed on bbqchicken.com.
Where This Fits in the Valley
The Midtown shop joins a small but growing bb.q footprint in the Valley, with existing locations in Chandler, north Scottsdale and Mesa, making this the chain’s fourth Valley spot. Mouth by Southwest reported on the brand’s Arizona expansion earlier this spring. On the broader stage, bb.q traces its roots to Seoul in 1995 and now operates roughly 3,500 locations internationally, according to Fast Casual.
Practical Details
The chain’s official locations page lists the Midtown address and hours, showing the store at 305 E Thomas Rd, Suite B, with most days starting at 11 a.m., along with a phone number for the shop. Delivery and pickup are already available through third-party apps, while carryout orders can be placed via the brand’s online portal. For the full listing, check bbqchicken.com.
If the chain’s earlier Valley openings are any indication, Midtown should brace for a busy opening weekend as Phoenix diners line up to work their way through the sauces and sandwiches that helped fuel the global Korean fried chicken boom.
