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Hello. Today’s new Mom’s Touch menu is the Hudukjuk Thigh Burger & Whole Shrimp Burger, released in March 2026. This lineup is part of Chef Hudukjuk’s “Chef Collection” burger series. One is a Thigh Burger with a unique twist using yuxiang chili sauce and gungchae. The other is a shrimp burger reimagined with a creamy shrimp concept. Since Chef Hudukjuk personally developed both, it’s hard not to be excited. So, let’s take a closer look.

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📋 At a Glance

Product names: Hudukjuk Thigh Burger / Hudukjuk Whole Shrimp Burger
Brand: Mom’s Touch × Chef Hudukjuk (Chef Collection)
Release date: March 2026
Thigh Burger components: Thigh patty, yuxiang chili sauce (chili oil · doubanjiang), gungchae, tomato, lettuce, sliced cheese
Whole Shrimp Burger components: Fish-and-shrimp patty, whole-shrimp bites, lemon cream sauce, gungchae, tomato
Hudukjuk Thigh Burger in-store price: Single 6,400 KRW / Combo 8,900 KRW
Hudukjuk Thigh Burger delivery price: Single 7,200 KRW / Combo 9,800 KRW
Hudukjuk Shrimp Burger in-store price: 6,700 KRW / Combo 92,00 KRW
Hudukjuk Shrimp Burger delivery price: Single 6,900 KRW / Combo 10,100 KRW
Collab background: Chef Hudukjuk, the “White Spoon” from Black and White Chef Season 2, brings the kick of a Chinese-cuisine master with 58 years of experience
Overall: ★3.5 — The Thigh Burger stands out for its savory yuxiang chili sauce, while the Whole Shrimp Burger has a refreshing lemon cream but the shrimp patty is a bit underwhelming

Chef Hudukjuk’s Chef Collection: Prices and Highlights for 2 Burgers

Following Chef Edward Lee, the “White Spoon” from Black and White Chef Season 1, the biggest “White Spoon” star of Season 2 is probably Chef Hudukjuk. Up until February, there wasn’t much news about collaborations. Then, in March, he started a collab with 7-Eleven. I figured a fast-food franchise would be next. Still, it was surprising to see him team up with Mom’s Touch.

Come to think of it, Chef Edward Lee also worked with Mom’s Touch. That makes their menu development team seem pretty strong at recruiting. This time, they say they developed the menu to bring out the “kick” of a Chinese-cuisine master with 58 years of experience.

Mom’s Touch Hudukjuk Thigh Burger visual

Lineup and What I Ordered

The new lineup includes Hudukjuk Thigh Boneless, the Thigh Burger, and the Whole Shrimp Burger. Today, I ordered the Thigh Burger and the Whole Shrimp Burger. Let’s also check the prices.

Hudukjuk Thigh Burger in-store price: Single 6,400 KRW / Combo 8,900 KRW
Hudukjuk Thigh Burger delivery price: Single 7,200 KRW / Combo 9,800 KRW
Hudukjuk Shrimp Burger in-store price: 6,700 KRW / Combo 92,00 KRW
Hudukjuk Shrimp Burger delivery price: Single 6,900 KRW / Combo 10,100 KRW

Collaboration with Chinese-cuisine chef Hudukjuk

Hudukjuk Thigh Burger: What’s Inside

First, let’s check what comes in the Hudukjuk Thigh Burger. Since Mom’s Touch is basically synonymous with the Thigh Burger, I expected they put real effort into it. However, true to Thigh Burger form, the visuals are pretty messy. Still, if it tastes good, that’s what matters.

Flavor characteristics of a Chinese-style burger

Yuxiang Chili Sauce and the Chinese-Inspired Concept

The biggest highlight of this menu is the yuxiang chili sauce. It’s a chili sauce made with chili oil and doubanjiang. These days, burgers and many franchise trends lean toward a bit of heat. So, it makes sense this menu went in that direction too. Like Chef Edward Lee’s previous items, this one also commits fully to a Chinese-cuisine concept.

Turning Chinese hotel-style dishes into a burger

Cross-Section: Gungchae and Chili Sauce as Key Points

Now, let’s cut it in half and look at the details. The bun is a standard sesame bun. From the top, it’s tomato, gungchae, thick lettuce, chili sauce with sliced cheese, the thigh patty, and the Thigh Burger sauce.

Overall evaluation of the burger’s build

Texture comparison of the whole shrimp patty

The sauce is a big feature, but another key point is the added gungchae. They say it replaces pickles to match the Chinese-inspired concept. Visually, it almost looks like zhacai. Still, we’ll know for sure once we taste it.

Overall explanation of the burger’s components

Aside from that, compared to the original Thigh Burger, there isn’t a huge change. It feels like a menu that adds a clear twist with gungchae and the chili sauce.

Hudukjuk Whole Shrimp Burger taste review

Hudukjuk Whole Shrimp Burger: What’s Inside

Interestingly, the yuxiang chili sauce that seems like it would fit a chili-shrimp vibe goes to the chicken instead (though a kung pao-style chicken burger might feel a bit predictable). Meanwhile, the shrimp gets lemon cream, which still feels unusual. The press release calls it a world-first combination. That said, Lotteria did release a shrimp burger with lemon cream before. It was just a very budget-style version.

Helpful guide to understanding the sauce pairing

Introduction to the burger’s flavor balance

Cross-Section: Lemon Cream and Whole-Shrimp Bites

Let’s cut this one in half too. From the top, it’s the same sesame bun, tomato, and gungchae. Then you get whole-shrimp bites, and under the lemon cream is a fish-and-shrimp patty.

Cooking consistency across nationwide franchises

The original Whole Shrimp Burger also includes pickles. Likewise, this one swaps pickles for gungchae, similar to the Hudukjuk Thigh Burger. If we’re talking about a shrimp burger with gungchae on the side, this might actually be a world first.

Hudukjuk Thigh Burger: Taste Test

Let’s dig in. The moment I took a bite, the crispy-outside, juicy-inside patty texture and the yuxiang chili sauce filled my mouth. It really does taste like the chili shrimp sauce you’d get at a Chinese restaurant, now paired with a juicy Thigh Burger. Surprisingly, it was pretty good.

A burger with flavors like an upscale Chinese restaurant

There have been burgers or chicken items with flavors like ganpunggi or yuringi before. However, the taste you usually only get from Chinese-style chili shrimp sauce feels a bit unfamiliar when paired with a Thigh Burger. The heat wasn’t as strong as expected. Instead, it had a noticeably bright, refreshing note.

Gungchae’s Role and the Overall Balance

The gungchae was better than expected. Even though it replaces pickles, it didn’t feel like a simple substitute. Instead, it adds just a small accent without overpowering the other ingredients. It wasn’t sour like zhacai. Overall, the chili sauce clings nicely with a savory depth, so it felt less greasy too.

Characteristics of Chinese-style yuxiang chili sauce

Following Chef Edward Lee’s bacon jam and kimchi-style coleslaw vibe, this Thigh Burger also feels like a successful release. Of course, both the earlier items and this one have strong character, so opinions may split. Still, the price is fairly reasonable, and it isn’t overly intense. Most importantly, the Chinese-inspired style is clear. If that flavor profile suits you, you’ll likely enjoy it.

Characteristics of Chef Hudukjuk’s Chef Collection

Hudukjuk Whole Shrimp Burger: Taste Test

Next, I tried the Whole Shrimp Burger right away. Since the lemon cream is refreshing, it makes sense to eat it after the Thigh Burger. With the first bite, the crispy texture typical of a whole-shrimp patty and the sweet-tart lemon cream actually worked together better than expected.

Features of the Chinese-style Hudukjuk Thigh Burger

The Shrimp Patty’s Limits and the Lemon Cream Pairing

Of course, at its core, it’s a shrimp burger. Also, Mom’s Touch specializes in chicken burgers, so there’s a clear ceiling that even Chef Hudukjuk’s “kick” can’t easily overcome. The bottom shrimp patty is practically closer to a fish patty, so you should keep that in mind. Also, the “whole shrimp” is basically bite-sized pieces, so it feels a little less like true creamy shrimp.

That said, the gungchae point that replaces pickles and the Chinese-inspired lemon cream pairing were both solid. Both burgers have strong personalities. Personally, I preferred the Thigh Burger over the shrimp burger. Still, if you like Chinese cuisine, this menu also feels like a safe, worthwhile try at least once.

Final Verdict

The Hudukjuk Thigh Burger is a Chinese-style burger where the savory depth of the yuxiang chili sauce pairs well with the gungchae accent. The spice level isn’t excessive, yet it still feels different enough to be interesting. The Whole Shrimp Burger had a fresh lemon cream pairing, but it was a bit disappointing that the shrimp patty itself is closer to a fish patty. If I had to choose just one, I’d recommend the Thigh Burger. Still, if you enjoy Chinese cuisine, both are worth trying at least once.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much is the Mom’s Touch Hudukjuk Thigh Burger?

Chef Hudukjuk’s Chef Collection burgers launched at a reasonable price point for Mom’s Touch. For the exact single-item and combo prices, I recommend checking in-store or on your delivery app.

Q. What does the Hudukjuk Thigh Burger taste like?

The key is the yuxiang chili sauce made with chili oil and doubanjiang. Its savory depth is reminiscent of Chinese-restaurant chili shrimp sauce. The heat isn’t strong, and the brighter, refreshing note stands out more. Also, gungchae replaces pickles, adding a unique accent.

Q. Between the Hudukjuk Thigh Burger and the Whole Shrimp Burger, which tastes better?

Personally, I thought the Thigh Burger was better. The yuxiang chili sauce pairs well with the thigh patty. The Whole Shrimp Burger’s lemon cream is fresh, but the shrimp patty is closer to a fish patty, so it feels a bit less like “creamy shrimp.”

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[Korean Food] Mom’s Touch Hudeokjuk Thigh & Shrimp Burger Review