bb.q Chicken Quail Hill (Irvine) — Restaurant in Irvine

Excellent and Authentic Korean Fried Chicken The global phenomenon of Korean fried chicken has set an incredibly high bar for flavor and texture, and bb.q Chicken in Quail Hill consistently rises to the occasion, establishing itself as a fantastic local spot. For anyone seeking a high-quality and truly authentic experience, this is a benchmark for how it should be done. They have their cooking process absolutely dialed in, delivering on the promise of what makes this style of chicken so revered worldwide. The magic is in the batter and the fry. The chicken achieves that signature, shatteringly crisp exterior that crackles with every single bite—a clear testament to a masterful cooking process. Yet, beneath that wonderfully light and airy crust, the chicken inside remains incredibly juicy and tender every time. It’s a brilliant textural contrast that they nail consistently, creating a final product that never feels heavy or greasy. Choosing the Golden Original is like a litmus test for any great chicken spot, and here it passes with flying colors. It allows you to fully appreciate the clean flavor of the poultry and the expertly seasoned, delicate crust. However, venturing into their sauced varieties is where another level of fun begins. The Secret Sauce is a standout, offering a beautifully balanced sweet and spicy glaze that clings to every nook and cranny of the crispy batter without ever compromising its crunch. It’s sticky, addictive, and delicious. Pairing any order with their pickled radish is essential; the cool, tangy crunch provides the perfect counterpoint. Overall, it's our delicious and reliable choice whenever we're craving top-notch Korean fried chicken. We're always happy with our meal here and would definitely recommend it to...

I ordered the 8 pieces wings and it comes out all drum sticks with very big and thick batters.. in the picture might look okay, but in real is disappointing, lack of taste in the meat and only oily taste and saggy on the batters. The worker told me wings sometimes comes all wings( which I have never seen before), mix w/ drum sticks or all trump sticks.. isn’t that ridiculous? ? Okay maybe I am the one that’s ridiculous, but at lease you can put a note on your menu, so whoever likes drum sticks they can feel free to order that happily. But not me. And also according to my observation, (my husband liked to order BBQC) original olive wings come with both wings and drum sticks. Other flavors— all drum sticks!! And come on if you ever buy chicken wings in markets, you know drum sticks only cost half price than wings. Anyway every time order here is a...

Our family has always enjoyed BBQ Chicken, but we were a bit disappointed with our recent order. We tried the Half-and-Half Whole Chicken Combo and the Soy Garlic flavor, but the chicken seemed under-seasoned and a little bland. The Soy Garlic, in particular, was a bit greasier than we expected.

It feels like BBQ Chicken has lost some of the fantastic flavor we first loved, and our recent order was not as good as usual. We probably won’t be ordering from BBQ Chicken for a little while.

Despite rising prices, BBQ Chicken has only increased by about $1 compared to a year ago, so we used to order from them quite often. We’re not sure if the chef has changed, but we hope the business owner can ensure the quality remains consistent. On a positive note, the cashier was...