Being a state bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay often means meals concentrated on seafood. However, Delaware restaurants make it known that they can master more than fish, clams and crabs by perfecting a worldwide favorite dish—fried chicken. In a recent report released by BetUS, Delaware’s bb.q Chicken location placed 10th out of the top 20 restaurants in the U.S.
Located in Newark on the University of Delaware’s campus strip, university alum and founder Jin Yum introduced students and locals alike to the flavors of Korean fried chicken. With recipes that focus on using fresh ingredients, a special frying technique and a wide variety of originally crafted sauces, the bb.q Chicken menu pulls in the local community.
Despite having a degree in computer science, Yum’s familiarity with the dish exemplifies his passion and how it led him to a drastically different career. “I am one of the diehard fried chicken fans, and I used to drive all the way to northern Virginia, a total six-hour drive from where I lived, at least monthly only to order some great Korean fried chicken.”
After dozens of trips, he was struck by a thought—why not build a Korean eatery nearby? Determined to provide the best, Yum decided on opening his own version of the most popular brand in Korea. Bb.q Chicken was established in 1995 in Seoul, his birthplace, and has thrived ever since.
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“The tried-and-true tastiness of Korean fried chicken speaks for itself,” Yum says. “If you have ever tried Korean fried chicken, you would know what I mean.” With bb.q Chicken, he focuses on bringing that preeminent tastiness to his own plates.
Other Top Fried Chicken Spots in Delaware
Bb.q Chicken isn’t the only favored establishment in Delaware. Other placeholders on the top 245 list include Granny Darmics Chicken (Harrington) at 85th, Connie’s Chicken and Waffles (formerly in Wilmington, now locations are still open around Baltimore, MD) at 185th, Johnnie’s Dog House and Chicken Shack following closely at 189th and Lettie’s Kitchen (Hockessin) placing 204th.
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Fried chicken establishments are making a name for themselves all over Delaware, allowing customers to indulge wherever they please. Granny Darmics’ menu features a variety of fried food, from wings to pork chops, while Connie’s Chicken and Waffles boasts deep familial roots, with owners and brothers Khari and Shawn Parker inspired by their mother Connie’s homemade cooking.
Check out any of these popular locations for a delectable crispy chicken meal that will invite you in on this global conversation. After all, as Yum believes, people communicate through good food.
Related: A University of Delaware Graduate Brings Korean Fried Chicken to Newark
