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CM Chicken Lincoln Park
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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.
CM Chicken Lincoln Park
8.2
CM Korean Fried Chicken brings Korean-style double-fried chicken and wings to Clark Street in a compact, modern space. Diners come for shatteringly crisp wings dressed in sauces like Snow Onion and Spicy Garlic, plus beer and soju for casual nights out or takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Snow Onion Chicken, Spicy Garlic Chicken, Tikkudak Charcoal Chicken
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 7.3
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: A Korean fried chicken shop where ultra-crisp wings meet signature sauces like Snow Onion and Spicy Garlic.
Who should go: Fans of Korean fried chicken and saucy wings with drinks.
When to visit: Evenings before peak rush for easier seating and faster food.
What to order: Snow Onion Chicken, Spicy Garlic wings, fries or pickled radish.
Insider tip: Split one bone-in order and one boneless or tikkudak to sample different textures.