ZipPicks Awards
Best Korean in Greenpoint
Master Critic Review
Peeps Kitchen
8.0
Peeps Kitchen is a Korean fried chicken specialist now cooking out of Scrappleland’s bar kitchen, focusing on sauced wings, sandwiches, and fries. Regulars chase its padak-style scallion chicken and sweet-and-spicy gangjeong when they want something messy, crispy, and shareable with drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Padak scallion fried chicken, Peeps Gang Jeong, Chicken burger
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: A Korean fried chicken counter tucked inside a pinball-and-beer hangout.
Who should go: Fried chicken fans who want sauce-heavy platters with beers.
When to visit: Evenings when Scrappleland is humming but not yet packed.
What to order: Padak chicken, Peeps Gang Jeong, a chicken burger with fries.
Insider tip: Pair Peeps chicken with Greenpoint Beer & Ale pours from the same space.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only—generally manageable on nearby residential blocks, though it tightens after 7pm.
Dress code: Casual—bar-forward setting means hoodies and jeans are standard.
Noise level: Moderate to loud—pinball machines and bar chatter make it lively, but you can still hold a casual conversation.
Weekend wait: 10–25 minutes depending on bar traffic; most groups find space at the counter or high-tops.
Weekday lunch: Not applicable—kitchen operates evenings into late night.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited—fries and a couple sides are workable, but core wings and sandwiches dominate.
Vegan options: Very limited—sauces may contain animal products, and prep skews chicken-focused.
Gluten-free options: Partial—some dry rub wings may work, but shared fryers and cross-contact risks make it imperfect.
Best For
Better for: Late-night Korean wings with a beer-in-hand, arcade-atmosphere experience—crispy chicken, fun sauces, and casual sharing outperform more formal Korean dining rooms.
Skip if: Skip if you need a quiet meal, broad dietary flexibility, or a full-service sit-down dinner; choose a larger Korean restaurant nearby for variety and comfort.