Goobne Chicken
Goobne Chicken, located at 2009 W Commonwealth Ave A, Fullerton, CA 92833, is a must-visit spot for those craving flavorful and perfectly cooked chicken. Specializing in Korean-style fried chicken, Goobne has quickly become a favorite in the area for its crispy, juicy chicken that’s seasoned to perfection. Guests rave about the variety of flavors available, particularly the soy garlic and honey butter options. The chicken's generous portion sizes, especially the crispy flats, provide a satisfying and hearty meal. The honey butter dry rub, in particular, is a standout for its rich sweetness that complements the savory chicken.
The restaurant also offers a range of delicious sides and accompaniments, like the tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes), which is highly praised for its flavor, though some have noted that the sauce could be slightly thicker. The baguette bowl is another fan favorite, offering a perfect balance of crunch on the outside and soft, buttery goodness on the inside. It's a unique and delightful addition to the menu that keeps customers coming back for more.
For those looking for variety, the fried rice with scrambled eggs, peas, carrots, and Lima beans makes a tasty and filling option. The rice is prepared fresh and comes with a simple lettuce salad. Although the dressing is minimal, the rice's bold flavors more than make up for it. The restaurant’s casual and clean ambiance, with both an indoor and outdoor seating area, creates a comfortable dining experience. The friendly service adds to the welcoming atmosphere, with staff ensuring guests are well taken care of.
Parking is shared with other businesses in the strip mall, but the location's convenience and quality food make it well worth the visit. Whether you’re after a delicious plate of crispy chicken or a savory side dish, Goobne Chicken delivers a flavorful experience that keeps patrons coming back.
Goobne Chicken Reviews
This is the cutest little Korean restaurant on this side of town. The patio is very open and light up nice. Inside is very clean and average loudness with popular music and tv playing. The service is friendly and decent but did I not like charged $1.50 for 1 oz of volcano hot sauce for the rice to spice it up a notch. I definitely enjoyed the presentation of the chicken fried rice with Scrambled egg!! Good stuff!! Peas, carrots, onion, Lima beans. Very flavorful and portion is for 1 person. Comes with a plain lettuce salad, with light to nothing thin regular dressing. Since I'm watching calorie intake, I'm still thinking if I liked that?? (Maybe a diluted, soft vinegar it seemed.) Everything tasted really good and freshly made and it's walking distance so I'll definitely be coming back.
Not to our taste but definitely authentic. Came on a random weeknight and it was packed! Got the half and half wings (soy garlic and Galbi) as well as seasoned fries. - Soy garlic: heavy soy, sweet, and not much garlic, will probably skip - Galbi: doesn't taste like Galbi but has a nice smoky taste, almost barbecue-y, would get again - season fries: waffle cut, a good amount Service: waitress was very nice and offered to open the patio for us to sit rather than waiting for an open table inside. She even got locked out a couple times trying to come out to serve us Parking: shared parking with other businesses in the small strip mall
I remember when it was Thank You Chicken before and I got to know the owners. A bit of nostalgia for me. They suddenly closed and the place was empty for a bit until I saw the sign saying Goobne, a chain in Korea, was coming. After a year plus of finally telling myself I was going to try it, I finally did. Pros 1. I could taste the natural freshness 2. Good amount of flavor. Ordered the original and soy garlic 3. Friendly service 4. Very clean Cons 1. On the pricier side 2. I think it's cheaper to phone in your order rather than ordering online because it's through third party apps. The location is very convenient for me as I drive through the area a lot. With so many Korean fried chicken restaurants in Buena Park, Fullerton and even La Mirada/La Habra, it's always good to have options.
Went here with a group of 6 friends and we got the UFO fried rice galbi flavored, Large Soy Garlic Wings, Medium Original Wings, and the Honey Butter Waffle Fries! Food Overall- 4.5/5 The wings I'd give a 5/5! They were all super juicy and tender. The soy garlic wings were good but not as fresh as the original wings that came out a bit after. I dipped the original wings in the remainder sauce from the soy garlic wings. The Galbi flavored fried rice was quite yummy and flavorful and thought it was very worth it for its price! I'd give it a 4.5/5. The fries were just ok. It wasn't that hot or fresh by the time it came out and the powder wasn't super evenly coated. It was just kinda scooped on. 2/5 Service 1/5 - The service was what I'd knock off the most points for cause it was not very good. We originally waited outside for a bigger table but they asked us if we wanted to sit outside but never offered us the table until we went inside to ask again. Once we sat down, we had to go to the front to ask for menus ourselves, to ask for the check ourselves, etc. The waitress just never came to our table unless it was to drop off the food. We waited around 20-25 minutes for the chicken and when we ordered another order afterwards, it took 20-25 minutes again. They're not rude. They're just not very observant or helpful. Overall, the food is great and definitely worth trying! Just keep in mind, the service is quite lacking and slow so you may need to take initiative to grab their attention.
Safe to say Goobne will be living in my head rent free! Crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned chicken. The soy garlic (wet) and honey butter (dry rub) were SOOOOO good. Very generous sized flats and crumbs too. I felt like the sauce for the tteokbokki could've been just a little thicker but it was very tasty! Some of the best tteokbokki I've had in terms of flavor. The baguette bowl was fantastic - buttery, sweet, nice crunch but pillowy soft on the inside. I would come back just for that! Amazing job, Goobne team!