The Korean Fried Chicken Rivalry: Kyochon vs. Bonchon

Popular Korean fried chicken businesses Kyochon and Bonchon compete with one another.

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For its fried chicken, both businesses provide a selection of tastes and sauces.

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While Bonchon's chicken is renowned for its distinctive double-frying method, Kyochon's chicken is renowned for being crispy and juicy.

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Fans have engaged in contentious conversations over the rivalry between the two companies.

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While some fans claim that Kyochon's chicken has a stronger flavor, others claim that Bonchon's chicken has a better texture.

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Both businesses have grown to include several sites all over the world.

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While Bonchon is more prevalent in the United States, Kyochon is more prevalent in Asia.

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As both franchises continue to experiment and create new flavors, the competition between Kyochon and Bonchon over fried chicken shows no signs of slowing down.

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