The Hallyu wave has swept India and how! From BTS posters lining hostel dorm rooms to K-dramas being discussed at length to midnight ramyeon cravings being doused with a side of kimchi, it’s K for Korean! Bengalureans, you now have a gift straight from South Korea! bb.q Chicken, South Korea’s favourite fried chicken chain, has made its India debut with two outlets in Namma Bengaluru.
South Korea’s bb.q Chicken Opens In Bengaluru
In what seems to be an absolute delight for Bengaluru foodies, global K-food chain bb.q Chicken has landed in the city. Its first two outlets in Koramangala and HSR Layout opened to the public on Wednesday, June 17. According to a report by The Hindu Business Line, SrikG Group is the brand’s master franchisee in India.
Apart from 2,300 restaurants in South Korea, bb.q Chicken has 1,000 outlets overseas. The USA is the fried chicken brand’s largest international market. After the Bengaluru launch in June, the company will plan to open more outlets in South India in a phased manner. Additional restaurants will come up in Kochi, Vellore, Visakhapatnam and Chennai. By 2027, bb.q Chicken aims to have 30 outlets in India and 150 by 2031.
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Fried Chicken, Kimchi Rice, Softy & More!
K-drama fans would be ecstatic to know that South Korean actor and singer Lee Min-ho is the brand ambassador of bb.q Chicken. The heartthrob who has acted in shows like Boys Over Flowers, The Heirs, City Hunter and more will give an added reason for his fans to flock to India’s first two outlets of bb.q Chicken, for crispy fried chicken, kimchi rice and even softies.
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Whether it’s a laid-back outing with friends, an instant fried chicken craving that needs to be quelled or just a quick glimpse into South Korean food culture, the global brand aims to be the go-to place for every mood. So, bite into crisp fried chicken lathered in sweet, sour and spicy sauce, as you pay an ode to your favourite Korean idols!
Where: Multiple Outlets
When: 11 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹800 for two approx.
Cover Image Courtesy: Supplied
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Is bb.q Chicken from South Korea?
bb.q Chicken is a South Korean fried chicken brand founded in 1995. Apart from 2,300 restaurants in South Korea, bb.q Chicken has 1,000 outlets overseas.
Is bb.q Chicken in India?
South Korea's bb.q Chicken brand made its India debut in June 2026 with its first two outlets in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
What is the history of bb.q Chicken?
bb.q Chicken originated in South Korea in September 1995 and also built the world's first and only Chicken University in 2000.