{"id":195154,"date":"2026-03-17T17:11:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/195154\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T17:11:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:11:19","slug":"viral-asian-fried-chicken-spot-to-open-in-miami-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/195154\/","title":{"rendered":"Viral Asian Fried Chicken Spot to Open in Miami Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPopular Asian-style fried chicken spot Kung Fu Chicken is opening its first Miami Beach location on March 21 with its ultra-crispy chicken.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Kung Fu Chicken photo<\/p>\n

Another fried chicken spot is landing in Miami Beach<\/a>, but this one brings serious Asian night-market energy. Kung Fu Chicken<\/a>, the Asian street-food spot known for its 24-hour marinated chicken and ultra-crispy texture, is opening its largest location yet on Saturday, March 21.<\/p>\n

Founded in Miami, the new shop will be located right on Washington Avenue, following two successful outposts in Little Havana and at Florida International University (FIU). The new outpost marks a major step for the local brand, which has quietly built momentum in Miami\u2019s fast-casual scene. (Its Instagram account is hilarious<\/a>, by the way.)<\/p>\n

\"\"The chicken is marinated for 24 hours in a proprietary spice blend, then coated in tapioca starch before frying<\/p>\n

From FIU Favorite to Miami Beach<\/p>\n

The restaurant was founded by husband-and-wife duo Chef Yu Bi and Dr. Tingjun Lei. They\u2019re the owners behind 107 Taste\u00a0(one of\u00a0our Most Underrated Spots)<\/a> and Cajun Boil. Since opening, it\u2019s earned a loyal following for its crisp, flavor-packed chicken inspired by street food traditions across Asia.<\/p>\n

Unlike classic fried chicken spots, Kung Fu Chicken draws on the night markets of China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand. The chicken is marinated for 24 hours in a unique spice blend, then coated in tapioca starch before frying. To preserve that texture, sauces and seasonings are applied only after cooking, a technique commonly used in Asian street stalls.<\/p>\n

\"\"Expect house sauces ranging from sweet sriracha and honey garlic to Szechuan ma la powder, a nod to chef Yu Bi\u2019s Sichuan roots.<\/p>\n

Asian Street Food Meets Fried Chicken<\/p>\n

Best sellers include the \u201cClassic Chicken Sandwich\u201d with Asian slaw and pickles on a butter-toasted brioche bun, and the \u201cLava Sandwich,\u201d a cheese-stuffed, panko-crusted riff inspired by Japanese comfort sandwiches. Also gaining traction is the \u201cSignature Chicken Wrap,\u201d a portable option that leans closer to street snack territory.<\/p>\n

For Miami Beach, the team will introduce new items like the \u201cMaster Chicken Steak,\u201d an oversized, thin-pounded cutlet inspired by Chinese night markets, designed for sharing or slicing. Sides continue the theme, with radish kimchi, corn cheese, and chicken gyoza, alongside house sauces ranging from sweet sriracha and honey garlic to Szechuan ma la powder, a nod to chef Yu Bi\u2019s Sichuan roots.<\/p>\n

Drinks follow suit, with Southeast Asia-inspired smoothies featuring coconut, fruit jellies, and crystal boba. This gives the menu a slightly more modern, caf\u00e9-style edge than your typical fried chicken spot.<\/p>\n

\"\"The new spot features a bright, design-forward interior built for both dine-in and takeout.<\/p>\n

A Playful, Design-Forward Space<\/p>\n

If the food leans street, the Miami Beach space leans playful. At 1,600 square feet, it\u2019s the brand\u2019s largest location so far, with seating for 40 and a bright, design-forward interior built for both dine-in and takeout. Expect clean white walls, bold pink accents, and a mural featuring JoJo, the brand\u2019s mascot, anchoring a pink \u201cKUNG FU\u201d feature wall.<\/p>\n

For the founders, Miami Beach has long been part of the plan. \u201cMiami Beach has a special energy and sense of community that we\u2019ve always admired,\u201d chef Yu Bi says. \u201cWe put a lot of care into how we prepare everything, from seasoning to technique, and we\u2019re excited to bring that here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Unlike some newer concepts built around viral moments, the brand has grown steadily and locally<\/p>\n

Entering Miami\u2019s Crowded Fried Chicken Scene<\/p>\n

The expansion arrives at a moment when Miami\u2019s fried chicken scene feels more crowded than ever. From Nashville\u2019s Dave\u2019s Hot Chicken<\/a> to Korean double-fried spot Bonchon<\/a> and chef-driven sandwich shops like the new Fuku in Coral Gables<\/a>, crispy chicken has become one of Miami\u2019s most popular categories. At the same time, Asian street food continues to gain traction locally, with more operators leaning into regional specificity and technique rather than broad pan-Asian menus.<\/p>\n

That positioning may work in Kung Fu Chicken\u2019s favor. Unlike some newer concepts built around viral moments, the brand has grown steadily and locally, first drawing students at FIU, then neighborhood regulars in Little Havana. The Miami Beach location feels less like a splashy debut and more like a natural next step for a concept that has already found its audience.<\/p>\n

Opening Day Freebies<\/p>\n

On March 21 at 6 p.m., they will be giving away 100 free sandwiches to the first 100 people in line. <\/p>\n

Kung Fu Chicken. 1502 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; eatkungfuchicken.com<\/a>. Grand opening on March 21.<\/p>\n

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