Daily Chicken Review: New Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant By Daily Beer In Bugis

Daily Chicken is a new Korean restaurant at Bugis Junction

If you love Korean food as much as we do, you’ll want in on this review. Popular Korean fried chicken and craft beer chain Daily Beer has launched their new family-friendly concept—Daily Chicken! For the uninitiated, Daily Beer is a popular fried chicken chain with over 370 stores in Korea. They recently set up their first Singapore restaurant in Telok Ayer this April. 

Alongside Daily Beer’s signature fried chicken, Daily Chicken also offers outlet-exclusive snacks and more. Intrigued by the fanfare, we decided to drop by the new eatery to try the fare ourselves!

Food at Daily Chicken

We began our meal with the restaurant’s signature Daily Chicken Original, available in three options: $17++ for half a chicken, $32++ for a whole chicken, or $26++ for 600 grams of wings. 

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I must say, it was incredibly impressive. The chicken was bursting with flavour, enhanced by the delicate touch of seaweed flakes. Despite being very very juicy and tender, it wasn’t heavily greasy and had a wonderfully clean taste. As someone who values clean eating, I could easily enjoy this dish every day. What truly stood out, however, was how the chicken skin retained its perfect crunch, even after we spent considerable time photographing each dish!

FYI, their signature Daily Chicken also comes in three additional flavours. There’s the Daily Chicken Red (from $18++), slathered in a spicy red sauce and topped with roasted sesame seed, and its counterpart Daily Chicken Black (from $18++), which is coated in a stick-sweet garlic-aged soy sauce. There’s also the Daily Chicken Crunch (from $18++), where fried chicken is elevated by a sweet and spicy cornflake-garlic seasoning.

We moved on with one of their many outlet exclusives, the Cup Gangjeong Red with Rice Cake & Pop Dumplings ($12++). The Cup Gangjeong is a convenient to-go-only treat featuring the Daily Chicken Gangjeong ($25++) in Black or Red sauce, with a choice of sweet potato, potato wedges, or pop dumplings. All of that is perched atop a takeaway cup of Coke or Sprite, perfect for snacking on the go!

Our Cup Gangjeong Red was coated in a fiery sauce and garnished with roasted sesame seeds for added crunch, and remained incredibly crispy despite us waiting a long time to shoot photos before tasting it. Though we chose the red one, the sauce was more sweet than spicy, a very mild and manageable spiciness. 

If you prefer a richer flavour, opt for the Cup Gangjeong Black ($12++) instead, which combines dark, sweet garlic-aged soy sauce with roasted sesame seeds for a velvety experience!

For a carb fix, we tried their popular Daily Fried Tofu Gimbap ($14++). Drizzled generously with sesame oil, the aroma of the oil was the first thing that caught my attention.

The gimbap itself had a light, subtly sweet flavour, and the accompanying kimchi was similarly mild, leaning more towards sweetness rather than the usual spiciness or sourness. The texture was pretty firm, seaweed stuffed with rice that was tender to bite into. Though I thought it would’ve been even more enjoyable if it had been a little more flavourful, it was still a pretty good gimbap!

To satisfy our sweet cravings, we tried another outlet exclusive—the Crispy Pastry Hotteok ($14++), paired with honey and whipped cream. For those who prefer a combination of both sweet and savoury flavours, there is also the option of pairing your hotteok with corn cheese and whipped cream. 

The Crispy Pastry Honey Hotteok was significantly larger than the typical hotteok we’ve had and impressively crispy. Much like the fried chicken, it retained its crunch even after a while. I found the whipped cream a bit heavy for my liking, but the hotteok had just the right amount of sweetness. It was also intriguingly reminiscent of an apple pie in both flavor and aroma—though I’m not quite sure why, it was a really unique and enjoyable taste!

For those who are more adventurous, there’s even a Singapore-inspired Kaya Butter Hotteok ($12++) on the menu!

We paired our meal with the K-Ginseng Lager ($13++), which we thoroughly enjoyed. Brewed with whole Korean ginseng, the craft beer was incredibly smooth and refreshing, especially in the Singapore heat. The ginseng beautifully mellowed the typical bitterness of beer, making it a truly delightful experience!

Ambience at Daily Chicken

Located in the basement of Bugis Junction, the restaurant is a three-minute walk away from Bugis MRT Station. The space exudes classic diner vibes with its retro decor, featuring diner-style chairs, mirrors, and a warm brown interior reminiscent of American diners from the 1950s. 

The verdict

Daily Chicken offers some incredible Korean fried chicken. If you’re a fan of good fried chicken and beer, try the fare here, especially their signature Daily Delights! 

For more food in the area, check out our Bugis food guide! Otherwise, we’ve also got our guide to Korean fried chicken in Singapore, if you wish to find more alternatives!

Address: 200 Victoria Street, #B1-06, Bugis Junction Singapore 188021
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Website
Daily Chicken is not a halal-certified eatery.

Photos taken by Maisie Chong.
This was a media tasting at Daily Chicken.