16 articles
Food
USA Today readers say Jollibee’s fried chicken is best in US
Jollibee has once again received national recognition, ranking as the top fast-food chain for fried chicken in the U.S. USA Today editors re...
Michelle De Pacina
Benny Blanco faces Filipino fury after ‘disrespectful’ review of Jollibee
American record producer Benny Blanco faced backlash from Filipino netizens over a TikTok video where he criticized Jollibee after trying it...
Business
KFC Japan announces fried chicken made to pair with alcohol
KFC Japan has developed fried chicken that reportedly pairs perfectly with alcoholic drinks. What’s it called: Announced on Wednesday,...
Carl Samson
KFC releases miso-flavored fried chicken in Japan
How does miso taste in fried chicken? KFC apparently knows the answer, having announced the first of its kind this week. What’s it called: T...
Korean cuisine ranks as cheapest cuisine to cook at home: UK study
A new U.K. report finds that Korean cuisine is the “most cost-effective” cuisine to cook at home on average for a single person or a family ...
Bryan Ke
Popeyes relaunches in China with 1,700-store expansion plan, menu aimed at Chinese palates
Fast-food franchise Popeyes has returned to China with plans to open over 1,000 stores across the country in the next decade. Popeyes’ rela...
Jollibee ex-employees stage protest over alleged illegal firings at New Jersey branch
Nine former employees of a Jollibee branch in New Jersey organized a protest against the fast food restaurant’s alleged illegal firings afte...
KFC Thailand draws backlash over fried chicken incense sticks for Lunar New Year
KFC Thailand recently stirred controversy after posting on social media about its fried chicken incense sticks for Lunar New Year. Last week...
Isa Peralta
Shake Shack Hong Kong to release limited-time Lunar New Year ‘Hot Honey Menu’
Shake Shack Hong Kong is setting the bar high with its special “Hot Honey Menu” for the Lunar New Year. On Thursday, Hypefoods p...
Popeyes returns to S. Korea for round 2 against Korean fried chicken
U.S. fried chicken chain Popeyes will be returning to South Korea next month after a nearly two-year hiatus. The company is set to open it...
Jollibee’s Chickenjoy crowned ‘best fried chicken in America’ over 15 other chains’ chicken in taste test
Filipino fast-food restaurant chain Jollibee’s fried chicken has been named the “best chain fried chicken” in the U.S. by Vox Media’s food w...
Pepsi Japan releases new cola formulated to taste best when paired with karaage fried chicken
Pepsi Japan is releasing a special soda made specifically to pair perfectly with fried chicken. “Pepsi Zero Karaage Senyou Cola,” which tr...
Celine Pun
News
South Korean speedskater Hwang Dae-heon excited for his ‘fried-chicken pension’ after gold medal win
South Korean speed skater Hwang Dae-heon was apparently promised a lifetime supply of fried chicken by Yoon Hong-geun, chairman of the Gene...
Louisiana-style vs. Korean fried chicken: Popeyes plans to open hundreds of locations in South Korea
American fast food chain Popeyes, known for its “Louisiana-style” fried chicken, has signed an agreement to re-open hundreds of locations i...
Sarah Yukiko
‘Are we proud?’: South Korean food critic makes waves for saying Korean fried chicken is truly American
A popular South Korean food writer has been actively vocal against Korean-style fried chicken, claiming that its meat is too small to be tas...
Ryan General
Fried Chicken Pillow with Frying Sounds Released by Japan’s Felissimo
Japanese retailer Felissimo, widely known for its eccentrically designed products, has released a culinary experience in the form of fried c...
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