Popular Korean fried chicken chain ‘bb.q chicken’ celebrates Tampa grand opening this week

A slice of Seoul is coming to the Tampa suburbs now that Korean fried chicken chain bb.q chicken is open in Northdale.

The spot is holding a two-day grand opening event Friday-Saturday, April 14-15 at the new location—3805 Northdale Blvd (across from the Whole Foods). Guests can expect a Chinese lion dance and various promotions, including a drawing to win a 65-inch TV.

The menu ranges from mild golden fried chicken, to super spicy wings of fire. In addition to the fried chicken, there’s also items like ddeok-bokki, kimchi fried rice and fried dumplings.

Chairman Yoon Hong-guen founded bb.q chicken —the “bb.q” means “best of the best quality”—in Seoul, South Korea in 1995 and has over 3,500 locations worldwide in 57 countries.

The new Tampa location is only the chain’s second Florida outpost. There’s also a bb.q chicken in Orlando.

This article appears in Apr 6-12, 2023.