Alright, people, let's talk about Korean Fried Chicken (KFC). Not that KFC, though frankly, some of my previous experiences in London have made me wish for Colonel Sanders' original recipe just for some consistency. My relationship with UK-based Korean fried chicken has been… complicated. I’ve dipped my toes in a few spots – I remember Wing Wing a while back, and the newer kids on the block like KoKoDoo, and even some independent joints. The verdict? Meh. It is a decent fried chicken in London but just not something I will eat again The usual suspects: batter thicker than a London fog, chicken that seemed to have gone through a dehydrator, and seasoning so aggressive it felt like a flavour attack rather than a flavour profile. I get that KFC is meant to be bold, but when the sauce or seasoning completely overpowers the actual chicken, you’ve lost the plot. It’s supposed to be a harmonious dance, not a flavour wrestling match where the chicken tap-outs in the first round...
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