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Today’s new release from Mexicana Chicken, a Korean fried-chicken franchise after a fairly long pause, is the Gochu Hwasak. The name spells out the concept: crispy (“hwasak”) batter meets a fiery, chili-forward sauce. On paper it looks like a shot across the bow at Goobne’s Gochu Basasak, but Mexicana fries its chicken while Goobne oven-bakes, … Read more
Korean fast-food chains keep finding new ways to pile on cheese, and Mom’s Touch is the latest to lean in. The chain rolled out the Hot Cheese Bomb Chicken in May 2026 as a variation on its popular Hot Cheese line. I order from Mom’s Touch fairly often and already loved the original Hot Cheese, … Read more
Korean fried chicken brand Norang Tongdak (often translated as “Yellow Whole Chicken”) just took its Udo Peanut Chicken nationwide in March 2026. The menu started as a “loconomy” (local-economy) concept built around peanuts grown on Udo Island off Jeju, originally sold only at a handful of Jeju locations before slowly expanding. The full national rollout … Read more
Hello. Today’s new chicken menu is BHC’s “King” series. Following Sweet Chili King, they’ve released Soy Garlic King with a “crispy seasoned chicken” concept.
After Sweet Chili King launched with the idea of staying crispy to the very end, it seems the response was quietly solid. This time, they’re introducing a soy sauce–seasoned chicken concept.
They say it delivers a unique taste and texture. It combines the salty, savory umami of soy sauce seasoning with the deep, distinctive aroma of garlic. So, let’s take a closer look at what this menu is like.
Hello. Today’s new KFC item is the Toowoomba Kenchi Rice Bowl, part of the Kenchi Rice Bowl lineup that has returned with a brand-new release after a while. I thought the Kenchi Rice Bowl had only been a limited-time promotional item. Still, seeing it come back with a new lineup makes me think it must be selling pretty well. This one is also part of the Chef’s Pick series, created in collaboration with Chef Choi Hyun-seok. They say it adds a creamy Toowoomba sauce instead of the usual seasoning. It was very creamy, with a slightly spicy, savory kick. That flavor pairs surprisingly well with the rice. So, shall we take a closer look at what it’s like?