With Chinese New Year just around the corner (Feb. 12 this year!), a popular South Korean-style, deep-fried chicken franchise jumped into the market with an odd bird that might impress, or disgust, Thai-Chinese celebrating the occasion.
Bonchon this morning announced its new crispy twist on tradition in the form of Wai Jao Chicken, a whole chicken glazed in garlic sauce, double fried for extra crunch-crunch and formed into a peculiar bird shape.
“It’s deep-fried chicken now? Will my grandpa and grandma get high levels of cholesterol in heaven?” Rachanon Wisetwongsa wondered on Facebook.
The THB688 (US$23) item is available for pre-order from now until Feb. 5 and will be available for offering up the Chinese spirits on Feb. 11.
The festivities routinely see those of Chinese descent gathering to honor their ancestors and respected Gods with food offerings….
