Exploring the Mouthwatering Menu at Don Chicken in Verona, NJ

As someone who loves fried chicken, I was thrilled when Don Chicken opened a new location in Verona, NJ. Don Chicken is a popular Korean fried chicken chain known for its crispy, flavorful chicken and tasty sides. I headed over to the Verona Don Chicken to check out their menu and see what mouthwatering options they offer.

A Quick Overview of Don Chicken

For those unfamiliar with Don Chicken it’s a growing Korean fried chicken franchise started in 2019 that now has over 15 locations across New Jersey New York, Maryland, and Texas. Their specialty is Korean-style fried chicken wings, drumsticks, and tenders coated in different flavored crispy batters. Some of their signature sauces include soy garlic, spicy, curry, and bulgogi.

In addition to chicken, Don Chicken offers a variety of appetizers and sides like fries, onion rings, and kimchi. They also have bibimbap rice bowls and chicken sandwiches if you want something beyond fried chicken.

The Signature Korean Fried Chicken at Don Chicken Verona

The star of the Don Chicken menu is obviously the fried chicken. They offer wings drumsticks and tenders fried to a crispy golden brown and coated in your choice of 8 different flavors. The chicken is always fresh and never greasy. Some of the most popular flavors at the Verona Don Chicken include

Soy Garlic Chicken: Tossed in a sweet and savory soy garlic sauce. This is their signature flavor. The sauce has the perfect balance of sticky sweetness and garlic umami.

Spicy Chicken: Coated in a fiery gochujang sauce made from Korean chili paste. Great for spice lovers but has a milder kick than you might expect. The heat builds slowly.

Bulgogi Chicken: Tossed in a bulgogi-style Korean BBQ sauce with hints of soy, garlic, ginger, and sesame. Similar flavor to traditional bulgogi beef.

Snow Onion Chicken: Topped with crunchy battered and fried onion flakes. Provides great onion flavor and fun texture contrast.

Honey Butter Chicken: Glazed with a decadent sweet honey butter sauce. Some of the most tender and moist chicken you’ll find thanks to the sauce.

These are just a few of the flavors available. Others include curry chicken, golden original, and a rotating monthly special flavor. You can order the chicken in quantities of 6, 12, or 24 pieces á la carte or as part of combo meals.

Delicious Appetizers and Sides at Don Chicken

In addition to their amazing Korean fried chicken, Don Chicken Verona has a nice selection of shareable appetizers and sides:

Kimchi: Spicy and sour fermented napa cabbage. A Korean restaurant staple. Don Chicken makes their kimchi in-house.

Edamame: Soybeans lightly salted and tossed in a sesame soy sauce. Perfect beer food.

Seafood Pancake: Savory scallion pancake with shrimp, squid, carrots, and onions. Excellent starter.

Chicken Egg Rolls: Shredded chicken, veggies, and glass noodles in a crispy wonton wrapper. Served with spicy mayo.

French Fries: The fries are thick-cut, extra crispy, and seasoned with a tasty mixture. Can’t go wrong with fries.

Onion Rings: Beer battered and fried crisp. Nice change of pace from regular fries.

Fried Pickles: Pickle spears coated in crunchy cornmeal breading. Tart and tangy.

These shareable starters are great for sampling a few lighter items before diving into the chicken. They also pair nicely with drinks.

Rice Bowls and Other Menu Items at Don Chicken

Beyond wings and tenders, Don Chicken Verona has a handful of rice bowls, sandwiches, and salads:

Bulgogi Bibimbap: White rice topped with bulgogi beef, sautéed veggies, fried egg, and gochujang sauce. A nice lighter meal.

Chicken Bulgogi Sandwich: Fried chicken cutlet, bulgogi sauce, and Asian slaw on a brioche bun. Their take on a chicken sandwich.

Chicken Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce, fried chicken bites, parmesan, croutons. Their play on a chicken caesar.

While fried chicken is the headliner, it’s nice to have these alternatives if you want to skip the chicken or have it with a base of rice or greens. The bibimbap is especially tasty.

Rounding Out the Menu with Drinks and Dessert

To wash down all that delicious fried chicken, Don Chicken Verona offers a variety of drink options beyond standard sodas:

Flavored Lemonades: Strawberry, mango, and original lemonade. Refreshing and tangy.

Iced Teas: Sweetened, unsweetened, peach, and pomegranate flavored.

Mexican Cokes: Made with real cane sugar. More flavor than American cokes.

Soju Cocktails: Flavored soju mixed with juices and purees. Unique Korean cocktails.

They also offer beer, wine, and makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice wine.

If looking for something sweet after your meal, Don Chicken has:

Sweet Cream Waffle: Thick Belgium waffle topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and powdered sugar. Perfect way to finish a meal.

Fried Oreos: Oreo cookies fried golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar. Great for those with a sweet tooth.

Don Chicken hits all the right spots with drinks and dessert to accompany their incredible fried chicken.

My Take on the Don Chicken Verona Menu

After reviewing the entire Don Chicken menu in Verona, it’s clear they offer an amazing variety of Korean-style fried chicken along with classic bar food sides and appetizers. There are flavors and sauces to satisfy any palate. I personally love the soy garlic chicken and the bulgogi chicken, but the spicy and snow onion are also excellent.

Beyond the chicken, the kimchi, seafood pancake, and bulgogi bibimbap are standout menu items I highly recommend trying. And don’t skip dessert – the sweet cream waffle is the perfect sweet finish.

The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portions. Don Chicken Verona is now one of my favorite spots for Korean fried chicken in North Jersey. I can’t wait to bring friends and try more flavors. If you’re looking for crispy, juicy, boldly flavored chicken, I highly recommend checking out the menu at Don Chicken Verona.