Seoul Chicken Thames brings the flavours of Korea to 444 Pollen Street in the heart of Thames. The shop's banner makes a bold claim — the best fried chicken in Thames — and backs it with a focused menu built around one thing done exceptionally well: signature Korean chicken. The invitation is simple — dive into the signature Korean chicken and experience Korea on your palate.
The chicken comes on the bone or boneless, and the shareable boxes make ordering easy for any group: the Couple Box for two, the Friendship Box for mates, the Family Box for the household and the Super Deal for a proper crowd, each pairing wings and drums with chips and coleslaw. The boneless line includes the house standout, Almond Crunch Chicken — boneless chicken covered in almonds and finished with sweet chilli and mayo sauce.
Beyond the chicken, the menu covers Korean-style burgers (chicken, prawn and tofu), Curry Rice with Chicken and a Rice Meal with boneless chicken slices, salad, tomatoes and pickles. The side menu adds a distinctly Korean snack-shop feel: Cheese Balls, Cheese Hotdog, Surimi Croquette, Korean Dumplings, Kimchi, chips, popcorn chicken and coleslaw.
Seoul Chicken Thames opens Monday to Saturday, 10:30am–8:30pm, and is closed on Sundays. Order at the counter, by phone on 020 4121 8804, or online through the website.
Seoul Chicken Thames brings the flavours of Korea to 444 Pollen Street in the heart of Thames. The shop's banner makes a bold claim — the best fried chicken in Thames — and backs it with a focused menu built around one thing done exceptionally well: signature Korean chicken. The invitation on the website says it plainly: dive into the signature Korean chicken and experience Korea on your palate.
Korean fried chicken has earned a devoted following worldwide for its crisp coating and bold sauces, and Seoul Chicken Thames channels that energy into a friendly, takeaway-first shop where the food does the talking. Whether you are a Thames local on a weeknight run or a Coromandel visitor passing through Pollen Street, the menu is built for one clear purpose — getting great chicken into your hands.
Chicken anchors the menu, and it comes two ways: on the bone or boneless. The boneless line is where the kitchen shows its flair. The Almond Crunch Chicken is the house standout — tender boneless chicken covered in almonds and finished with sweet chilli sauce and mayo, layering crunch, sweetness and creaminess in every bite. For a simpler take, the Boneless Chicken delivers the signature fry without the trimmings.
Then come the boxes, the shareable combos that answer the eternal question of how much to order. The Couple Box pairs 2 wings and 2 drums with chips and coleslaw. The Friendship Box steps up to 5 wings and 3 drums. The Family Box covers the household with 8 wings, 4 drums, large chips and two coleslaws, and the Super Deal goes all the way to 12 wings, 6 drums, large chips and two coleslaws. Whatever the headcount at your table, there is a box sized to match.
The meal menu proves this kitchen is more than a one-trick fryer. A crispy Chicken Burger and a Prawn Burger cover the classics, while the Tofu Burger gives meat-free diners a reason to join in. Rice gets equal billing: Curry Rice with Chicken is the warming comfort option, and the Rice Meal layers several slices of boneless chicken with fresh salad, tomatoes and pickles.
The sides read like a stroll through a Korean snack street. Cheese Balls arrive in serves of four or eight, golden outside and molten within. The Cheese Hotdog hides soft cheese and a little fish cake beneath a crispy shell, while the Surimi Croquette pairs a crunchy coating with creamy crab meat. For a properly Korean spread, add Kimchi or Korean Dumplings, then round it out with large Chips, Popcorn Chicken and Coleslaw. Extra rice and extra sauce stand ready for customisers.
The vibe is casual and takeaway-friendly — the kind of place where a phone order is waiting when you arrive and the smell of fresh chicken greets you at the counter. Seoul Chicken Thames opens Monday through Saturday, 10:30am to 8:30pm, and closes on Sundays, so plan the craving around the week. Orders go in at the counter, by phone on 020 4121 8804, or online through the website menu, where boxes, burgers and sides can be added to the cart in a few clicks. Enquiries go to info@thameschicken.co.nz.
Whether it is a Friday-night Family Box, a Couple Box shared between two, or a solo almond-crusted feast after a long day, Seoul Chicken Thames makes a convincing case that you do not need a flight to Seoul to eat like you are there. Come hungry, order generously and let your taste buds travel.