Hoodadak

I've been coming to this Hoodadak location for years as it was my first experience with Korean fried chicken. Nowadays there's multiple locations and I've eaten at most of those. I think the service has dropped off pretty sharply at this particular location, but I know that understaffing is an issue at a lot of restaurants. I ordered a 5 piece tender meal for lunch. It's my favorite combination of soy garlic and sweet and spicy sauces with a side of truffle parmesan fries! The food was fantastic as always! The tenders had a nice crisp, the sauce was perfection, and the fries were seasoned very well! However, our waiter definitely had a difficult time keeping up with all the tables and making sure everyone's drinks were filled. The restaurant was half full for lunch. We had a booth for our party of 5 and it was a little frustrating to constantly get up and ask to refill drinks. It might be helpful to have pitchers with water at each table like some Korean restaurants around Houston do. This would help a little bit with slower service or new staff that's getting acquainted with their role at the restaurant.

Family usually gets Korean fried chicken elsewhere. Been wanting to try this location for sometime. Humble atmosphere.. perfect to be your relaxed and comfy self to grab a bite. They were out of chicken tender strips however, the popcorn chicken, wings and thigh/wing combo were tasty and fresh and tender… did I mention how good the fries were! the server was helpful…pleasant and mentioned the signature flavors… sweet and spicy is wickedly amazing.. soy & garlic and honey. 🥰 we had leftovers that the rest of the fam enjoyed. Thanks, Hoodadak , will be back for more.

If you love incredibly crunchy and juicy Korean fried chicken, very flavorful seasonings and sauces, and addicting fries, Hoodadak is a must-try! We have tried both their Westheimer and Katy locations, and they are both excellent. The restaurant feels very casual and cozy, with a few references to South Korea on the walls and a line of beers on tap behind the ordering counter. Space is a little limited here compared to their 2-story Westheimer location but still decent. We have tried their half chicken and chicken wings in two flavors: soy-garlic and spicy. All the food is always made-to-order so it comes to you piping hot (we practically burn ourselves every time because we can't stop eating), but that does mean it also typically takes 20-30 minutes so be patient. It's all definitely worth the wait. From the 4 times we have visited, the chicken is consistently crunchy and juicy, the fries have a crisp exterior and soft inside, and everything is perfectly seasoned. The soy-garlic sauce is addicting, definitely our favorite flavor. The spicy seasoning is great and actually quite spicy similar to/slightly spicier than Nongshim ramen packets. Esther and I are a little divided by the sauces that come with the chicken: I thought that the spicy mayo sauce and ranch are good but nothing special, mostly for adding some extra moisture but the food is seasoned so well you don't really need it. Esther found them a great complement to the meal.