# Korean-Style Chicken Shops Toronto's 'KABOOM Chicken' Serves Up Fried Chicken with Korean Flare By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-01-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaboom-chicken References: [kaboomchicken](http://kaboomchicken.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pg/kaboomchicken/photos/?ref=page_internal) Tucked away in Toronto's east end is a cozy eatery called 'KABOOM Chicken' that is changing the way consumers think about fried chicken. Unlike the [Southern-style chicken and waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles) that have become all the rage in the past few years, this restaurant's perfectly seasoned meat delivers a powerful punch that is worthy of its name. KABOOM Chicken describes itself as "an eatery that combines a fusion concept of the Korean culture with western food practices." In other words, the restaurant offers a contemporary [Korean-inspired take](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-9) on delicious ingredients such as pork belly, galbi beef and, of course, fried chicken. Some of the restaurant's signature dishes include its Ramen Burger + Taro Chips and its Thigh & Drum on Bubble Egg Waffle. For Torontonians looking for a [unique take on fried chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-crispy-chicken), this Korean restaurant is the perfect spot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Korean-inspired Fusion Cuisine:** Opportunity for restaurants to create unique and flavorful dishes by combining traditional Korean flavors with Western food practices. - **Contemporary Fast Casual Dining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fast casual restaurants to offer Korean-inspired dishes with a modern and trendy atmosphere. - **Creative Ingredient Pairings:** Innovation potential for chefs to experiment with unconventional combinations like Ramen Burgers and Bubble Egg Waffles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can leverage the popularity of Korean-inspired cuisine to attract customers seeking unique dining experiences. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Opportunity for food retailers to create and market Korean-inspired seasoning blends or pre-marinated meats for consumers to recreate the flavors at home. - **Food Truck:** Food trucks can capitalize on the rising demand for Korean-inspired street food by offering dishes like Korean-style fried chicken on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maple Syrup-Glazed Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-crunch.md) - [Korean-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kcrunch-sandwich.md) - [Korean-Themed Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-maru-1.md) - [QSR Korean Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Korean Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Special Tasty Korean Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-korean-menu.md) - [Taiwanese-Style Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiwanese-popcorn-chicken.md) - [Caribbean-Spiced Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribbean-spice.md) - [Adventurous Restaurant Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-to-korea.md)