A tiny, no-frills New Malden storefront serving what might be London's crunchiest Korean fried chicken.
Ordering Strategy
The venue is tiny (approx. 10 seats) and primarily for takeaway. If eating in, arrive off-peak. Order the Original to appreciate the batter texture before trying sauced variations.
What to order
Fried Original
Critics note it nails the 'authentic Korean Fried Chicken taste' with a batter that is perfectly seasoned and crispy while the meat remains juicy.
Half Portion Chicken
Reviewers warn that the half portion is 'absolutely massive' and so substantial that you likely won't need to order any extras unless you are starving.
White Spice Chicken
A flavor 'unique to Tongdak' that comes drenched in a 'creamy, spicy sauce' that reviewers described as 'straight-up addictive.'
Chibap
A notable side dish of chicken and rice made famous by the show 'Jinny’s Kitchen', offering a different texture than the standard fried baskets.
What to skip
More in New Malden
- ImoneKorean · ££80
- Chick and BeersKorean Fried Chicken · ££76
- CahchiKorean BBQ · £££68
Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Rianne Shlebak (50%)
Editorial Weight 45 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 6 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 4 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 14 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
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Review signals
1 Elite · 0 Editorial · 2 total signals
Public signal
4.7★ (508 reviews)
Good to know
Everything is cooked to order, so expect a 20-30 minute wait. There are no customer toilets on site.
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