Korean-style chicken wings has finally migrated further south into the SD region (you San Diegans can finally have a little taste of what we’ve been eating in little ole K-town). LOVES. Please don’t hate! Haha. Cross Street Chicken $ Beer is making their sweet soft opening right now to taste their waters. The owner’s been poking heads into every table to check up on everyone while the wife’s frying chicken inside, and I’ve got to say I’m pretty impressed with the service this far!

Now I apologize in advance that my pictures don’t do justice to the thick and crispy chicken skin that IS the star of the show. It must have been my intense excitement to see moist chicken hiding under that thick, thickk, savory skin.. I just blew and ate away. 

So let’s get started on some starters..

Beer battered fries – crispy, craft beer battered thin cut fries. Almost every other place advertises their fries as beer battered but I can never taste the beer? What’s the point? Thank god though cause I have a natural hatred for it. But otherwise the fries are thick and crunchy. Chewy. As good as fries can ever be. 

Corn poppers – cheese bites with cheddar, corn, jalapeño, potato and savory bacon. I like everything that has cheese in it. Give it an extra little spice and some piggy? Yummmmy!

Here’s one with a bite in it 🙂 see the corn? 

Spicy Korean – THEIR ROOTS! A sauce inspired by the Korean household staple of gochujang (Korean red chili paste) along with other ingredients (a surprise) but including crushed peanut garnish. 

The owner asked us if we thought it was spicy. Personally, I did not think this was spicy at all!! There’s the conflict between the true Asians wanting more spicy in this to the non-spicy eaters who think it’s enough: why don’t we compromise on providing a spicy scale to order these wings with? Then everyone wins! And we did give our input! 🙂 

Garlic Parmesan – buttery garlic Parmesan tossed with dry parsley leaves. This is my personal favorite at ANY chicken wing stop. I think this shop hit the perfect spot for these two flavors. 

Thai chili – sweet and spicy. 

It’s pretty rare to see chicken sit out for a while and still maintain that crispy crunch. How did they do it?! The owner won’t let in on his secret, and why would he? It would be foolish to tell. 

Original – savory and crispy. The insides were moist and delicious and savory. The skin is a tad bit plain though. Maybe just stick to the salt and pepper next time! 

Now it’s been a loong time since I’ve eaten korean chicken wings in ktown so my opinions today is judgment on this place alone; no comparison. 

And I think this place is good and has potential to be popping!! Why?! Serving food and drinks (beer and soju) until 1am and not closed ‘til 2?! It’s perfect for every other person who just wants to chill and relax – nothing too crazy. But still with good food .. 🙂 

Now let’s hope Cross Street officially opens with some happy hour..