Obtown Oriential Bbq Chicken Town

This restaurant in Berkeley has permanently closed its doors. It was a beloved spot that will be greatly missed. The owners have already sold the establishment.

Trust me when I say that this is one of the top spots in the Bay Area for Korean Fried Chicken (KFC). The other menu items are just as tasty. However, the service may not be the greatest, so don't expect a top-notch experience. Also, if you have a sensitive stomach, be prepared to take some TUMS afterwards. Just a heads up!

Our family has been coming to this restaurant for a few years now and it never fails to impress. Our go-to dish is the Gan Jang (garlic and soy sauce) fried chicken, which we love because it uses thighs instead of wings. The chicken is incredibly crispy and packed with just the right amount of flavor - a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Plus, it's not swimming in sauce, which we appreciate. We will definitely be returning!

KFC (Korean fried chicken) is definitely the bomb and OBTown gives you a solid heaping. It's not the best KFC ever but it's decent amount for the price. I used to go here regularly before the pandemic and I have to say the most recent visit, it's definitely looking a bit run down. I don't think I'd ever sit here for a dine-in experience, it's now strictly take-out. It's a good amount of food for what seems like a bit on the high side pricing. Inflation has hit them like other places. Wish they placed a bit more emphasis on quality and they'd be a home run.

OBTown is a really good Korean fried chicken place in the area! The chicken is always perfectly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. I always get takeout because they are sometimes understaffed inside and that usually takes 15-20 minutes.The soy garlic and the yangnyum chickens are my go-to. The soy garlic is savory and a bit sweet. The yangnyum is the perfect level of spice, definitely my favorite out of the two. I would recommend the yangnyum for a more Korean flavored chicken.Side dishes include cabbage and radish, which are nice and refreshing for the chicken.It's a bit on the pricey side but portions are large. 2 servings would be enough to feed a group of 6-10 in my opinion.