Santa Clarita finally has the Korean Fried Chicken spot it deserved, and locals in the Santa Clarita Valley are absolutely losing their minds over it. 🍗🔥
bb.q Chicken Newhall on Lyons Avenue brings Korea’s legendary double-fried chicken technique straight to the SCV, delivering wings and boneless chicken with an insanely crispy exterior and impossibly juicy interior that makes fast-food fried chicken feel like a distant memory.
One taste and you’ll understand exactly why the wait list builds up fast on weekends.
How bb.q Chicken Won Locals’ Hearts
When bb.q Chicken Newhall opened, the Santa Clarita Valley didn’t have a dedicated Korean fried chicken spot—and that gap in the local food scene made the reception nothing short of explosive. 🎉
One longtime local food reviewer summed it up perfectly: “A much needed Korean Fried Chicken spot in the SCV.”
The magic is in the process—every single order is made fresh to order, with staff openly telling guests to expect a 15–20 minute wait because nothing here is pre-cooked or sitting under a heat lamp. ⏱️
That commitment to freshness creates chicken that arrives crackling crispy with sauce perfectly coating every piece, which is notoriously difficult to pull off and the reason so many other spots fail to impress.
The complimentary pickled radish that comes with every order has become its own talking point—guests describe it as the perfect palate cleanser between bites, cutting through the richness of the sauce in a way that keeps you reaching for just one more piece.
Food Highlights
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Honey Garlic Wings: The runaway fan favorite at $19.19, these wings deliver a sweet, deeply savory garlic hit that goes far beyond your average honey garlic sauce.
One Elite Yelp reviewer called the flavor “phenomenal—sweet garlic sauce beyond anything I expected” and raved about the generous, freshly cooked portions that arrive piping hot. 🍯
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Soy Garlic Wings: Another top-ordered item at $19.19 that regulars keep coming back for, featuring a savory, umami-rich soy glaze that coats every wing without making the skin lose its legendary crunch. Reviewers call it “so good it comes off the bone”—a simple description that somehow says everything you need to know.
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Golden Original Boneless: The purist’s pick, this is bb.q’s signature double-fried chicken with no sauce—just perfectly seasoned, impossibly crispy boneless pieces that showcase why this chain built its global reputation on technique alone. Multiple reviewers describe it as “perfectly crunchy and delicious” and call it their go-to order every single visit. 🏆
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Galbi Boneless: A Korean BBQ-inspired flavor that brings the sweet, smoky taste of galbi short ribs to boneless fried chicken in a combination that sounds unexpected but absolutely delivers.
First-time visitors who ordered this alongside other flavors called it a highlight of the entire meal.
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Rose Ddeok-bokki: At $19.19, this creamy, spicy rice cake dish has developed a cult following of its own among regulars who didn’t even come in for it the first time.
One guest described it as “so interesting and delicious—super creamy with a seafood smell” and called it the best thing they ordered in the entire visit. 🌶️
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Kimchi Fried Rice: The most-photographed side dish on the menu at $16.79, this hearty, deeply savory fried rice is packed with tangy kimchi and makes for the ideal companion to any chicken order. Reviewers consistently call it “savory and satisfying”—and it’s the kind of side that quietly steals the show. 🍚
Atmosphere
Step inside bb.q Chicken Newhall and you’ll find a clean, modern, and surprisingly welcoming space that feels nothing like a typical fast-food spot. ✨
Reviewers describe the interior as “quaint and tremendously clean”, with staff who proactively hand out sanitary gloves with your order so you can eat your wings without making a mess—a small but genuinely thoughtful touch.
The vibe strikes a nice balance between casual and vibrant, with enough energy in the room to feel like an event, and enough calm to enjoy a proper sit-down meal with friends or family.
Bottom Line
Visit bb.q Chicken Newhall for fresh-to-order Korean fried chicken that redefines what crispy actually means, legendary Honey Garlic and Soy Garlic wings, a 4.7-star track record across hundreds of reviews, and a Rose Ddeok-bokki that will make you rethink your entire side dish strategy. 🔥
This is the Korean fried chicken experience Santa Clarita has been waiting for.
Address: 23121 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
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🕔 Open Tue–Sun, closes at 8:30 PM (closed Mon)