Chikinmos Lista — Restaurant in Madrid

Chikinmos Lista delivers the most authentic Korean fried chicken in Madrid, showcasing the crispy, flavorful perfection that makes this dish so beloved. The kitchen clearly understands the traditional techniques that create the signature double-fried texture and bold Korean flavor profiles that set authentic Korean fried chicken apart from standard preparations.

My favorite is the sweet garlic soy chicken, which perfectly balances the sweetness of the glaze with savory garlic undertones and the characteristic umami depth of Korean soy-based sauces. The chicken maintains its incredible crispiness even when coated in the sticky, flavorful sauce - a testament to proper frying technique and quality preparation.

The restaurant is very small, so I only recommend groups of up to 4 people maximum, as larger parties would likely feel cramped in the intimate space. The compact size actually adds to the authentic feel, reminiscent of the small, specialized Korean chicken shops where this style originated.

A major convenience factor is that they deliver, making it easy to enjoy this exceptional Korean fried chicken from the comfort of home when the small dining space isn't practical for your group size.

Chikinmos Lista successfully brings authentic Korean flavors to Madrid with expertly executed fried chicken that rivals what you'd find in Korea's best...

All I have to say is that the chickens are amazing! They offer a great variety of sauce choices and all taste perfect. I pretty much tried most of the food there ranging from the chickens to the little starters. Those two are also what stood out to me.

The only thing that was not as good as the rest of the food was the gimbap.

Also, the portions are pretty big. You might not think so when you first see the food but we struggled to finish it. The size of four starters and the 8 piece chicken is at least for two people if not for three.

The first time I went there, we made a reservation for 8:30pm but went in at 7:30 and it was empty besides one. The second time, we went in around 9:40pm and took the last available table. Other people that came after us had to wait, if they didn’t have a reservation. So I would recommend making a reservation just in case.

But overall, we had such a great dining experience there....

I have to be honest, I expected better...

The hype surrounding this place raised my expectations. I was mostly excited for their Korean fried chicken.

We ordered 8 boneless fried chicken and they were lacking sauce, so we had to send it back to get more.

I would suggest they include at least a side dip or fully coat the chicken before serving. The sweet chili sauce was disappointing; it lacked flavour.

The bulgogi was good, and the tteokbokki with cheese and squid was decent.

My favourite thing was ironically the fried tteokbokki that came with the fried chicken.

I would recommend their Korean canned drinks, as they were quite good.

The service was efficient; we arrived early (7.30pm) and didn't have to wait at all.

The total for two people was 53€, a bit pricey for the quality of food we received.

You can give this place a try, but I don't think I will...