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    Chicken Insider 1752 2nd Ave

    1752 2nd Ave

    New York, NY 10128


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    Featured Items

    • L1 - Fried Chicken and Rice.

      Your choice of chicken (either 6 pieces of Boneless Chicken or 5 pieces of Crispy Wings) served with steamed white rice and a salad, and a premium sauce.
      $11.99
    • Fried Chicken Over Rice Bowl

      Fried chicken cutlet served over rice and fresh greens in a bowl.
      $11.99
    • Mac & Cheese

      Creamy mac and cheese with a rich nacho cheese sauce.
      $6.99

    Lunch Specials

    Lunch Specials.

    Comes with crispy boneless or wings of your choice.
    • L1 - Fried Chicken and Rice.

      Your choice of chicken (either 6 pieces of Boneless Chicken or 5 pieces of Crispy Wings) served with steamed white rice and a salad, and a premium sauce.
      $11.99
    • L2 - Fried Chicken and French Fries.

      Your choice of chicken (either 6 pieces of Boneless Chicken or 5 pieces of Crispy Wings) served with our extra-crispy coated fries and a salad, and a premium sauce.
      $12.99
    • L3 - Fried Chicken and Cajun Fries

      Your choice of chicken (either 6 pieces of Boneless Chicken or 5 pieces of Crispy Wings) served with Cajun fries and a salad, and a premium sauce.
      $13.99
    • L4 - Fried Chicken and Parmesan Truffle Fries.

      Your choice of chicken (either 6 pieces of Boneless Chicken or 5 pieces of Crispy Wings) served with our Parmesan Truffle Fries and a salad, and a premium sauce.
      $13.99
    • L5 - Fried Chicken and Onion Rings.

      Your choice of chicken (either 6 pieces of Boneless Chicken or 5 pieces of Crispy Wings) served with thick-cut, beer battered onion rings and a salad, and a premium sauce.
      $13.99
    • L6 - Fried Chicken and Sweet Potato Fries

      Your choice of chicken (either 6 pieces of Boneless Chicken or 5 pieces of Crispy Wings) served with sweet potato fries and a salad, and a premium sauce.
      $13.99
    • Fried Chicken Over Rice Bowl

      Fried chicken cutlet served over rice and fresh greens in a bowl.
      $11.99

    Menu

    Appetizers

    Our fries are coated for an extra crispy texture.
    • French Fries

      Extra-crispy, coated fries.
      $6.99
    • Cajun Fries

      Extra-crispy coated fries. Tossed in Cajun seasoning.
      $7.99
    • Parmesan Truffle Fries

      Extra-crispy coated fries. Tossed in truffle oil and finished with shredded parmesan.
      $8.99
    • Cheese Fries

      Extra-crispy coated fries. Smothered in warm nacho cheese.
      $8.99
    • Bacon Cheese Fries

      Extra-crispy coated fries. Loaded with nacho cheese and crispy bacon bits.
      $9.99
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      Sweet and savory sweet potato fries.
      $7.99
    • Mac & Cheese

      Creamy mac and cheese with a rich nacho cheese sauce.
      $6.99
    • Bacon Mac & Cheese

      Creamy nacho mac and cheese, topped with crispy bacon bits.
      $7.99
    • Fried Mac & Cheese Bites

      Crispy, golden-fried mac and cheese bites. 6pcs.
      $5.99
    • Onion Rings

      Thick-cut, beer-battered onion rings.
      $8.99
    • Corn Fritters

      Sweet corn nuggets, fried to a golden crisp. 10pcs.
      $5.99
    • Hash Browns

      Crispy, golden hash brown patties. 3pcs.
      $5.99
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      Battered mozzarella sticks, served with marinara sauce. 4pcs.
      $5.99
    • Crispy Panko Shrimp

      Panko breaded Shrimp: Six panko-breaded shrimp, fried to a golden crisp. 6pcs.
      $6.99

    Chicken Sandwiches

    • Original Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken cutlet with spicy ranch sauce. Spring Mix. Potato Bun.
      $8.99
    • Southern Chicken Sandwich

      Cajun seasoned fried chicken cutlet with spicy ranch sauce. Pickles. Potato Bun.
      $9.99
    • Soy-garlic Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken tossed in soy-garlic sauce. Coleslaw. Potato bun.
      $10.99
    • Deluxe Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken cutlet with spicy ranch sauce. Lettuce. Tomato. Pepper Jack. Potato Bun.
      $10.99
    • Seoul Chicken Sandwich

      Korean Sweet Chili Fried chicken cutlet. Spring Mix. Pickled Radish. Homemade sauce. Potato Bun.
      $10.99
    • Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken tossed in Nashville Hot sauce. Coleslaw. Pickles. Potato bun.
      $11.99
    • Honey Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken tossed in Honey Buffalo sauce. Coleslaw. Pickles. Ranch sauce. Potato bun.
      $11.99
    • Cowboy Chicken Sandwich

      Fried Chicken with Sweet BBQ sauce. Melted mozzarella. Bacon bits. Hash brown. Potato bun.
      $12.99
    • Thai Chicken Sandwich

      $9.99
    • Banh Mi Chicken Sandwich

      Fried Chicken Cutlet with Homemade "do Chua". Spicy Ranch, Fresh Herbs.
      $10.99

    Korean Fried Chicken

    Every piece is double-battered, first wet, then dry, creating our juicy and crispy chicken. Pairs well with our homemade sauces.
    • Half Chicken – 8 pcs

      A hand-cut selection of our famous double-battered chicken pieces. 8 pieces.
      $14.99
    • Whole Chicken – 16 pcs

      A full, hand-cut selection of our famous chicken. 16 pieces.
      $27.99
    • Boneless Chicken – 10 pcs

      Hand-cut dark meat double-battered for a perfectly crispy and juicy bite. 10 pieces.
      $14.99
    • Crispy Wings - 10 wings

      A classic order of our signature double-battered, crispy wings. 10 wings.
      $16.99
    • Crispy Wings - 18 wings

      A large order of our signature double-battered, crispy wings. 18 wings.
      $28.99
    • Crispy Drumsticks - 5 drumsticks

      Meaty, juicy drumsticks, double-battered for a flawless crunch. 5 drumsticks.
      $13.99
    • Crispy Drumsticks - 10 drumsticks

      A full order of our meaty, double-battered drumsticks. 10drumsticks.
      $25.99
    • Combo 1 - 4 wings & 3 drumsticks

      The perfect mix: 4 wings and 3 drumsticks. 7 pieces total.
      $14.99
    • Combo 2 - 8 wings & 6 drumsticks

      A feast for sharing: 8 wings and 6 drumsticks. 14 pieces total.
      $27.99
    • Naked Wings - 10 wings

      Non-battered wings. Perfect for low-carb and gluten-sensitive diets. 10 wings.
      $16.99
    • Naked Wings - 18 wings

      A large order of our non-battered wings. Great for low-carb diets. Great for gluten-sensitive diets. 18 wings.
      $28.99

    Korean Foods

    • Tteokboki (떡볶이)

      Chewy rice cakes simmered in a classic, rich and spicy homemade gochujang sauce. Korean comfort food.
      $14.99
    • Fried Kimchi Mandu (김치만두)

      Crispy dumplings filled with authentic kimchi. 4 pieces.
      $5.99
    • Fried Vegi Mandu (야채만두)

      Crispy dumplings filled with vegetables. 4 pieces.
      $5.99
    • Rice Cake Skewer (떡꼬치)

      Crispy-fried rice cakes, glazed in our homemade sweet and spicy sauce. 2 pieces.
      $5.99
    • Sausage & Rice Cake Skewers (소떡소떡)

      A classic pairing of sausage and rice cakes, glazed in a homemade sweet and spicy sauce. 2 pieces.
      $7.99
    • Korean Style Tonkatsu (돈까스)

      Panko-breaded pork cutlet, fried golden. Served with steamed white rice, shredded cabbage, fried rice cakes, and sweet corn.
      $15.99
    • Beef Bulgogi Box Meal (소 불고기 도시락)

      Tender, soy-marinated grilled beef. Served with steamed rice, fried mandu (dumplings), salad and kimchi.
      $17.99
    • Chicken Bulgogi Box Meal (닭 불고기 도시락)

      $14.99
    • Grilled Pork Box Meal (돼지 불고기 도시락)

      $15.99
    • Spicy Pork Box Meal (제육 도시락)

      Spicy marinated pork. Served with steamed rice, fried mandu (dumplings), salad and kimchi.
      $15.99
    • Rice Bowl - Beef Bulgogi (소 불고기 컵밥)

      Soy-marinated beef rice bowl. Comes with salad, kimchi, and homemade Insider sauce.
      $15.99
    • Rice Bowl - Grilled Chicken (닭 불고기 컵밥)

      Soy-marinated chicken rice bowl. Comes with salad, kimchi, and homemade Insider sauce.
      $12.99
    • Rice Bowl - Grilled Pork (돼지 불고기 컵밥)

      Soy-marinated pork rice bowl. Comes with salad, kimchi, and homemade Insider sauce.
      $13.99
    • Rice Bowl - Spicy Pork (제육 컵밥)

      Spicy pork rice bowl. Comes with salad, kimchi, and homemade Insider sauce.
      $14.99

    Sides

    • Steamed White Rice - Small (8 oz)

      Perfectly steamed, fluffy white rice.
      $2.49
    • Steamed White Rice - Large (12 oz)

      Perfectly steamed, fluffy white rice.
      $3.49
    • Coleslaw (8 oz)

      Crisp shredded cabbage and carrots in a creamy, tangy dressing.
      $3.49
    • Pickled Radish - Small (3.25 oz)

      Crisp and tangy pickled daikon radish, a refreshing side.
      $1.49
    • Pickled Radish - Large (8 oz)

      Crisp and tangy pickled daikon radish, a refreshing side.
      $2.99
    • Kimchi - Small (3.25 oz)

      Traditional napa cabbage kimchi, perfectly fermented, spicy and tangy.
      $1.99
    • Kimchi - Large (8 oz)

      Traditional napa cabbage kimchi, perfectly fermented, spicy and tangy.
      $3.49

    Salads

    • Spring Mix Salad

      Fresh mesclun greens topped with juicy diced tomatoes.
      $5.99
    • Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, and crunchy croutons in a creamy Caesar dressing.
      $6.99
    • Fried Chicken Caesar Salad

      $11.99

    Sauces

    • Korean Sweet Chili - Mild (3.25 oz)

      Sweet and spicy sauce made with garlic, gochujang, and Korean red peppers. Mild. Made in-house.
      $1.99
    • Korean Sweet Chili - Spicy (3.25 oz)

      Sweet and spicy sauce made with garlic, gochujang, and Korean red peppers. Spicy. Made in-house.
      $1.99
    • Soy Garlic - Mild (3.25 oz)

      Soy garlic sauce. Sweet, savory, and packed with garlic goodness. Mild. Made in-house.
      $1.99
    • Soy Garlic - Spicy (3.25 oz)

      Soy garlic sauce. Sweet, savory, and packed with garlic goodness. Spicy. Made in-house.
      $1.99
    • Thai Chili (3.25 oz)

      A classic Thai chili sauce, balancing sweet and sour with a gentle kick of heat. Mild.
      $1.99
    • Honey Tangy BBQ (3.25 oz)

      A unique and addictive glaze with a sweet honey base and a sharp, tangy kick.
      $1.99
    • Memphis Sweet BBQ (3.25 oz)

      A sweet and tangy Memphis-style BBQ sauce with a rich, smoky flavor.
      $1.99
    • Buffalo (3.25 oz)

      The iconic tangy and spicy buffalo sauce with a smooth, buttery finish.
      $1.99
    • Spicy Ranch (3.25 oz)

      A cool and creamy house-made ranch, loaded with herbs and flavor. Spicy. *Chicken cannot be tossed in this sauce.
      $1.99
    • Ranch (3.25 oz)

      A cool and creamy house-made ranch, loaded with herbs and flavor. *Chicken cannot be tossed in this sauce.
      $1.99
    • Blue Cheese (3.25 oz)

      A classic, creamy blue cheese sauce with a sharp and tangy finish. *Chicken cannot be tossed in this sauce.
      $1.99
    • Honey Mustard (3.25 oz)

      A perfect balance of sweet honey and tangy mustard. *Chicken cannot be tossed in this sauce.
      $1.99
    • Jalapeno Nacho Cheese (3.25 oz)

      Rich, creamy nacho cheese sauce infused with a spicy jalapeño kick. Spicy. *Chicken cannot be tossed in this sauce.
      $1.99

    Soda & Water

    • Bottled Water

      A bottle of water.
      $1.99
    • Coca-Cola, 12oz Can

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.49
    • Diet Coke, 12oz Can

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $2.49
    • Coca-Cola Zero, 12oz Can

      Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
      $2.49
    • Sprite, 12oz Can

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $2.49
    • Ginger Ale, 12 oz Can

      A can of Gingerl Ale.
      $2.49

    Milkis

    • Milkis Original (8.45 floz)

      A can of Milkis Original.
      $2.99
    • Milkis Strawberry (8.45 floz)

      A can of Milkis Strawberry.
      $2.99
    • Milkis Peach (8.45 floz)

      A can of Milkis Peach.
      $2.99
    • Milkis Melon (8.45 floz)

      A can of Milki's Melon.
      $2.99
    • Milkis Apple (8.45 floz)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.99

    Alcohol

    Beer

    • Coors Light (12 floz)

      A refreshing Coors Light.
      $5.99
    • Stella Artois (12 floz)

      A refreshing Stella Artois.
      $6.99
    • Heineken (12 floz)

      A refreshing Heineken.
      $6.99
    • Blue Moon (12 floz)

      A refreshing Blue Moon.
      $6.99
    • Corona (12 floz)

      A refreshing Corona.
      $6.99

    Soju

    • Soju - Original (12.7 floz)

      The world's best selling spirit.
      $13.99
    • Soju - Yogurt (12.7 floz)

      The world's best selling spirit in Yogurt flavor.
      $14.99
    • Soju - Peach (12.7 floz)

      The world's best selling spirit in Peach flavor.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.99
    • Soju - Strawberry (12.7 floz)

      The world's best selling spirit in Strawberry flavor.
      $14.99
    • Soju - Green Grape (12.7 floz)

      The world's best selling spirit in Green Grape flavor.
      $14.99
    • Soju - Lychee (12.7 floz)

      The world's best selling spirit Grapefruit flavor.
      $14.99

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 10:15 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:15 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    Experience the best Korean Fried Chicken on the Upper East Side (UES). Located in the heart of Yorkville (10128), Chicken Insider is an independent shop built on one simple rule: no shortcuts. Our secret? Every piece is marinated for over 24 hours in a blend of 14 spices, then hand-prepped and double-battered for an unforgettable crispy crunch. Paired with our house-made sauces, it serves up the ultimate juicy, saucy bite. Recognized as "Best Overall" on Uber Eats and a "Customer Favorite" on DoorDash, we bring authentic flavor to a casual, K-pop-infused atmosphere. Try our signature Boneless Chicken and Crispy Wings, or explore favorites like Tteokbokki and Korean-style Tonkatsu (pork cutlet). Order direct for the best prices.

    Location

    1752 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128

    Directions


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