Oldie but Goodie is a monthly column where we feature noteworthy restaurants, cafes or bars that have been open at least six months and are worth a try.
Korean fried chicken is like cheating. The double-frying technique yields a crispy, light crust compared to its American counterpart, yet the meat inside stays juicy and tender.
Shenzhen’s Simida doesn’t disappoint in either respect, serving up flavorful chicken with a minimum of grease. Plus, at least two stores in Luohu and Futian Districts cook with olive oil, making the pleasure feel slightly less guilty.
A snack-size order of four wings and drumsticks will set you back RMB20 while an eight-piece platter, or an entire small chicken, both cost RMB38.
The meat is first fried, then coated with a sauce of your choice before serving. We’re fans of the mouth-tingling, runny-nose-inducing spicy flavor (‘BT辣’), but there are plenty of other options, from sweet and sour, butter garlic and cheese to normal hot sauce.
For sides, it’s hard to go wrong with either savory sweet potato fries or crispy potato wedges, both costing RMB15 for a small portion.
Beverage options vary depending on the store: a branch south of Huaqiangbei serves fruit and milk cap teas but no soju, for instance, while others are the opposite. True to the name, however, every store stocks Korean Cass beer (RMB12 a can), a light lager.
Simida runs a booming delivery business, meaning physical stores are sometimes deserted at mealtimes. If you’re a true chicken connoisseur, though, that won’t hold you back, especially when it means less wait time for your freshly fried fowl.
See listing for Simida Fried Chicken and Beer.
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