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In my opinion, Korean fried chicken is the GOAT of fried chicken. While a lot of local spots do Korean fried chicken quite well, I’d love to try it at a place that originates from Korea. Luckily for all Eastsiders, famous Korean fried chicken chain Thunder Chicken is opening at Eastpoint Mall. The soft opening started on 6 Nov 2026 and their grand opening will be on 18 Dec 2026. I won’t be surprised if they make it to your food delivery apps very soon as well.
Thunder Chicken started in Seoul in 2006. They built their brand on juicy, crunchy Korean fried chicken with a variety of flavours, and that rotation of flavours is a huge part of their success. After garnering more attention, they opened outlets in Busan. They have won 8 awards in Korea, which they display on their website.
From there, they have grown their brand to over 130 outlets worldwide, from Guam to Australia and now Singapore.
You might be wondering why they call it Thunder Chicken. It’s actually because of the chicken crust. What makes Korean chicken so unique is the use of potato starch, which creates a thin and crisp layer. It is then double-fried to make it even crunchier. This is when the crust creates a lightning-pattern curl, giving the brand its name.
Here’s what you can expect. They have regular Crispy Fried Chicken (S$13.90 for 3pcs), which is normal fried chicken without any special sauces. Then there is the Flavoured Fried Chicken (S$15.90 for 3pcs). This, to me, is the best option as it comes with a choice of 5 flavours (so far). You can choose between garlic, golden curry, green onion, Korean sweet and spicy and Sun of Hot. The names and flavours may change in the coming weeks, so do keep an eye on their website.
You can also expect classic Korean side dishes or banchan such as Tteokbokki (S$12.90) and Korean Steamed Egg (S$7.90), and even Western favourites like Tater Tots (S$9.90). Given its range of delicious chicken flavours and iconic side dishes, I won’t be surprised if Thunder Chicken is the next big thing in Singapore.
