d4v3 wrote:Although I agree with many around here that Great Seas makes some of the best Korean style chicken wings in town, I couldn't let this thread get re-buried without mentioning one of my very favorite (but very obscure) purveyors of that style of wings, Zip'z on Howard street. Zip'z oriental wings are fine examples of Korean fast-food style chicken wings. They are sweeter and more citrusy than Great Seas wings, crunchier too. By default they are pretty hot(although I always ask for them spicy). They are not shaped into those little drumettes either (but they are cheaper). I know there are those around here that dislike the Korean sweet and fruity crispy fried approach to fast food chicken, but if that is your thing, Zipz wings are definitely worth checking out. Personally, I find them totally addictive. It should be noted that on the Zipz menu 2 pieces is actually one wing broken in two, so 20 pieces is really 10 wings (though they are pretty big ones).
In the CartonOn a PlateZip'z Ice Cream and Chop Suey
(773) 465-8868
1635 W Howard St,
Chicago, IL 60626
Places I've been meaning to visit: Stop 4Right off the Howard Red Line Stop
Not much else I need to say except thanks for the heads up and I couldn't agree more. I actually ordered chicken wings and they came out fried with hot sauce on them. I then looked at the menu closer and saw they also have Oriental chicken aka Oriental Wings. Well it wasn't a terrible mistake because the whole fried wings were perfectly fried and the only thing holding them back from Harold's territory was the sauce. It was pretty standard, but the wings were damn good.
Zip'z Chicken Wings
Since I ordered a 5 piece wings with fries and pop that came out to $5 with tax and I wasnt stuffed, I had to get the d4v3 rec'd Oriental wings and I'm damn glad I did.
They cut these wings at the joint and you can get them with white rice (fried a little extra) or fries and they come in number sizes from 8 pieces ($5) to 50 ($25). I got a ton of white rice considering the price on an 8 piece. Everything was described as is by d4v3 and this is the best meal I've had for $5 in a while. I'll be back for more real soon. It was also one of those places that had some character. All the people coming in and out were regulars and knew the happy Asian couple who own it and were happy to be seeing them. One young (and pretty dumb) dude even decided to empty a Philly. Swisher, White Owl or one of them and proceeded to fill it in the corner while he waited for his chicken sandwich, then stepped outside and lit it while he waited.
Zip'z Oriental Wings
Is anything else on the Oriental food menu good? I was tempted. Thanks for sharing, good stuff.