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    Boongs Korean Fried Chicken

    Midtown East, New York City

    Restaurant in New York City, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Boongs Korean Fried Chicken is worth using for a quick Midtown East fried-chicken meal, especially at lunch or late evening, but not for a polished dinner. Go for Korean fried chicken, ramen, and counter-service convenience; skip it when the occasion calls for reservations, pacing, or a room built for lingering.

    About Boongs Korean Fried Chicken

    Boongs Korean Fried Chicken is a casual New York City option for Korean Fried Chicken & Ramen. The clearest reason to go is direct: Korean fried chicken, ramen, and a meal at a price point of $15 per person. Treat it as a casual stop for wings, drumsticks, a chicken sandwich, tteokbokki, or instant ramen bowls.

    Better for casual fried chicken and ramen than elaborate planning

    The details point to a casual restaurant focused on Korean Fried Chicken & Ramen. That makes it a sensible fit when the priority is a direct order built around chicken or ramen. With hours from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday, it can work across much of the day, through dinner, or later on weekends.

    The food direction is clear: Korean fried chicken and ramen are the reason to go, with wings, drumsticks, a chicken sandwich, tteokbokki, and instant ramen bowls giving first-timers enough range without turning the order into a project. A practical first order is chicken plus ramen or tteokbokki if you want a fuller meal. This is not a page to use for tasting menus, chef counters, or beverage programs; the reliable planning details are the cuisine, the casual dress code, the $15 per person price, and the listed signature dishes.

    Use it for low-pressure meals, solo visits, and casual planning

    For solo diners, Boongs Korean Fried Chicken is an easy place to consider if the craving is Korean fried chicken or ramen in New York City. The casual dress code keeps the planning low-pressure, and the $15 per person price point makes it a practical single-meal option.

    For groups, keep expectations casual. It can make sense for friends who mainly want fried chicken, ramen, and a direct meal, but confirm any specific seating or reservation needs directly before planning around them. The value case is clearest when the meal is about the food style and convenience rather than ceremony.

    The posted hours run from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM Friday and Saturday, and 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday. Those later Friday and Saturday hours make it especially useful when a casual Korean fried chicken or ramen stop is needed later in the evening.

    Where it fits in a New York City food day

    Think of this as a practical New York City pick rather than a destination built around formal dining. It belongs on a day where the plan already includes something else: errands, meetings, transit, or a casual night out. For broader planning, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, plus Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, and Our full New York City experiences guide if the meal is part of a bigger itinerary.

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    Location
    1075 1st Ave, New York, NY
    Website
    boongschicken.com
    Phone
    +16463988401
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Casual, brightly lit counter-service Korean fried chicken and ramen spot with a fast-food feel, focused on quick meals and takeout rather than lingering, set in a busy Midtown East streetscape.

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    Dress Code
    Casual
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    Lively
    Service Style
    Counter Service
    Meal Pacing
    Quick Bite
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Korean fried chicken wings
    • Korean fried chicken drumsticks
    • Chicken sandwich
    • Tteokbokki
    • Instant ramen bowls
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can Boongs Korean Fried Chicken accommodate groups?

    Boongs Korean Fried Chicken can be considered for casual group meals in New York City, especially if the group wants Korean fried chicken or ramen at about $15 per person. Confirm any specific seating or reservation needs directly before planning around them.

    What should a first-timer know about Boongs Korean Fried Chicken?

    Expect Korean Fried Chicken & Ramen in New York City, with a casual dress code and a verified $15 per person price point. Signature dishes include Korean fried chicken wings, Korean fried chicken drumsticks, a chicken sandwich, tteokbokki, and instant ramen bowls.

    Is Boongs Korean Fried Chicken good for solo dining?

    Yes, it can be a practical solo pick if you want Korean fried chicken or ramen in New York City. The casual dress code and $15 per person price point make it a low-pressure single-meal option.

    Is Boongs Korean Fried Chicken worth the price?

    Yes if you want Korean Fried Chicken & Ramen at a casual $15 per person price point. The value is strongest for a straightforward meal built around wings, drumsticks, a chicken sandwich, tteokbokki, or instant ramen bowls.

    When is Boongs Korean Fried Chicken open?

    Boongs Korean Fried Chicken is open 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM Friday and Saturday, and 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday, as of July 2026.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at Boongs Korean Fried Chicken?

    Plan around the confirmed Korean Fried Chicken & Ramen focus instead, including wings, drumsticks, a chicken sandwich, tteokbokki, and instant ramen bowls.

    What should I order at Boongs Korean Fried Chicken?

    Start with the Korean fried chicken wings or drumsticks, then consider an instant ramen bowl, tteokbokki, or the chicken sandwich. These are among the signature dishes.