# Authentic Korean Chicken Menus NeNe Chicken's First North American Location Will Open in Vancouver By Jana Pijak | Published 2021-02-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nene-chicken References: [dailyhive](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/nene-chicken-vancouver) South Korea-based fast casual eatery NeNe Chicken will soon open its first North American location in Vancouver this coming March and aims to offer authentic chicken dishes to a Canadian market. Already a widely successful international chain, NeNe Chicken will follow up locations across Korea, Japan, Australia and Singapore with its Vancouver eatery. The eatery is best known for its signature fried chicken "made with its secret battered dipping process that keeps the chicken juicy and the batter crispy." Some of the restaurant franchise's anticipated menu items will include its [original fried chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiwanese-popcorn-chicken) as well as a “[freaking hot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaming-korean-fire-chicken)" flavor for those with an affinity for spice. Additionally, a snowing cheese chicken option will be featured among other tasty favorites. Image Credit: NeNe Chicken ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Global Expansion of Korean Fast Food Chains:** Korean fast food chains like NeNe Chicken are expanding globally, creating opportunities for international franchising and cultural exchange. - **Hybrid Cuisine Menus:** NeNe's unique fusion of Korean and Western dishes offer opportunities for innovative fusion menus in the fast casual restaurant industry. - **Secret Sauce Technology:** NeNe's secret batter process offers opportunities for innovation in food science and packaging technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** NeNe Chicken's global expansion provides opportunities for the fast casual restaurant industry to diversify their menus. - **International Franchising:** Korean fast food chains like NeNe Chicken can create opportunities for international franchising in the fast food industry. - **Food Science and Packaging Technology:** NeNe Chicken's use of a secret batter process offers opportunities for innovation in food science and packaging technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maple Syrup-Glazed Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-crunch.md) - [Nashville-Inspired Canadian QSRs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-browns-chicken.md) - [QSR Korean Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Korean-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kcrunch-sandwich.md) - [Korean-Style Crunchy Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobaba-crunchy-glazed-chicken.md) - [Red Pepper-Dusted Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-chak-chak.md) - [Gluten-Free Korean Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-gfc-nuggets.md) - [Sauce-Coated QSR Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-7.md) - [Special Tasty Korean Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-korean-menu.md)