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CM Chicken Lincoln Park
8.0
CM Korean Fried Chicken in Lincoln Park focuses on double-crisp Tikkudak fried chicken, sauced wings, and Korean bar snacks in a compact storefront. It’s where locals head when they want properly crunchy Korean fried chicken with beer or soju without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Red Pepper Paste Tikkudak Chicken, Snow Onion Chicken, Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken
Scores:
Value: 7.7
Service: 8
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: A Korean fried chicken specialist using Tikkudak fry-and-grill technique for extra-crisp, charcoal-kissed chicken.
Who should go: Fried chicken fans planning casual meals with drinks.
When to visit: Evenings and weekends for fresh batches and fuller energy.
What to order: Red Pepper Paste Tikkudak, Snow Onion Chicken, garlic soy wings.
Insider tip: Split one sauced chicken and one plain or garlic soy, then add fries and beer or soju to stretch the order for a small group.