Abang Yoli

We stopped here during Lyndale open streets and I'm so happy we did!We had been eyeing this place for awhile but finally decided to try!You walk in and order at the counter and then sit wherever you want! The staff was nice and got our food out quickly! The restaurant is cute and clean. I do think the air was off but I think it may have been broken. We ordered the Chicken sandwich with the Gochujang sauce (recommended by the person taking our order), the Abang Dog and the Kimchi slaw.My boyfriend LOVED his sandwich. It was messy but he said it was really delicious. Great level of spice and not at all dry or over cooked.The Abang Dog was really amazing. It was a little messy to eat with all the green onions but I really loved the mound of them, it added a nice freshness to an intensely flavorful hot dog. The chicken sausage it was made with was great. It was snappy, flavorful, and a great level of smokiness. The sauce was perfect for it. I really enjoyed it. Would absolutely recommend to someone else.I tried the kimchi slaw and it wasn't my favorite thing ever but I'm also very picky about my kimchi so it's probably more of a me issue lol. Overall, I would definitely encourage other people to try this place out! I can't wait to come and try out their breakfast menu!!!!

My #1 favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities from the first time I tried it. It's so rare these days (especially in the metro) to find a place that has food that's THIS good at such an affordable and accessible price point. It's a small space, so I also really appreciate that they're aware of their capacity and operate as a counter-serve joint.The chicken sandwich ($13) is the best I've ever had--the fried breast is juicy and flavorful, and is complemented so nicely by the pickled vegetables and the milk bun. In addition to all of the standard toppings, you get an option of sauce on the sandwich, and to me, it's an absolute non-negotiable to get the chili crunch! Abang Yoli's chili crunch is my favorite ever and has the perfect blend of spice and umami.The Asian fries ($5) are also a must--the portion is HUGE and the crispy leeks with the nori salt elevates the fries so much. The sesame aioli adds a nice subtle and mild flavor to balance out the (pleasant) saltiness of the fries.They also have one of the best breakfasts in the cities on Thursdays-Saturdays from 8-11a. The house cured pomegranate bacon that comes on their Breakfast Bang Bowl ($12) or Seoul Sunrise Sandwich ($12) is mind-blowing!

I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything we ordered was. I've tried the chicken sandwich before at Malcolm yards and wasn't that impressed by it, so I ordered the abang dog and my husband got the chicken sandwich. We also got the Asian fries and Cha siu bao to share. I was so shocked at how big the sausage was in the abang dog, it came out piping hot and juicy with the similar toppings you get on the Asian fries which I'm obsessed with. It consists of a lot of scallions, spicy pickled cucumbers and I think mayo. The best combo ever, with the extra crunch from the pickled cucumbers and snap from the sausage, it was delish. The Asian fries are a must have and I love how nice and thin they are, super crispy. The Cha siu has a good smoke to it and is a good addition if you're extra hungry. The only call out I would say for this location is that they do not have a bathroom inside for customers to use so not as convenient for those that want to dine in. Ambiance feels like a typically fast food joint with a small amount of seating. Either way, it was clean and I'll definitely be back.

Yum!!!! Love this place and all the bright flavorful options. The Asian fries are fully loaded and delicious. The bun on my chicken sandwich got a little charred unfortunately but the flavors stiill shone through. And the cookie was awesome too! This is a really cute place with nice reward options when you sign up!

So, this is the place to get Korean-style friend chicken.That's really all I have to say about this place. The service was friendly and the food is fantastic. We started with Bulgogi Short Rib Bao and Char Siu Bao. Should order at least each of these...yes, even if you're eating alone. These things are sooooooooo good.Next, we added the Asian fries to our chicken order. These are entirely too easy to eat. If you have a thing for potatoes, you might need rehab after eating these. They came out hot and perfectly seasoned and presented. Another thing you might want to order more than one of if you're sharing. I don't typically eat a lot of fries, yet these are worth the calories. And finally, what you came here for: Chicken! Darn-good friend chicken. These thighs are fried to perfection and so moist and flavorful. The crunch is so strong that you feel surprised that your clothes aren't covered in shards of skin and batter. We got the four-piece and ate one each at the restaurant. You can order ahead if you don't have time to eat inside. You aren't going to get a better Korean-style chicken anywhere else.

Ordered delivery when i was in town for work and it did not disappoint!The packaging of everything was really well done - and even though it was about 20ish minute drive, it was still warm when it got delivered!I ordered the fried chicken (9/10), sweet potatoes (10/10 please get these), a pork belly boa (good; but not amazing 6/10) and the kimchi slaw (8/10)Next time, I will definitely plan on stopping by in person - just so I can have it fresh!

This place has amazing fried chicken. The baos were kind of awkward to eat, and I wasn't a fan of the short rib bao texture-wise. My friend got the sandwich and really liked it!

Ahh, I love this place so much. The service there is great, and while the space is small - it still works out. I have never been there and felt too crowded. I personally love the lettuce wrap option with any of the meat. The chicken specifically is a personal favorite, not only the grilled chicken but also the fried chicken.. omg.. the fried chicken.. moist and hot with an amazing light fried skin with so much flavor - I want it right now. The pork is also amazing, a lot of flavor, not dry at all, cut in to nice strips and perfect. I also personally love the cold noodles, it is so hard to find good cold noodles but these ones serve every single time. I go here probably 1x a month and every single time it is as good if not better than the last!

Abang Yoli surprised me y'all. I was snared in by their website's free chicken sandwich offer with an entrée and thought I may find tasty pan Asian fusion to shovel down on a late night. I didn't expect the food to be the daring fire-dance of flavor with intentionality on every component that it was. I ordered the char siu with my free fried chicken sandwich, sampling both as I dined in.The Char Siu includes Cantonese bbq pork belly, with translucent cucumber, jasmine rice and pickled jalapeño. The dish slapped my mouth with seared, sweet and savory deliciousness. The pork belly was thickly sliced with a fat middle that melted in my mouth. The jalapeño is not merely a garnish, but a true contribution to the meal. I paired the tastes together for a flavor zap.The sandwich is a behemoth, and my first bite was straight tempura fried chicken thigh. I had one thought: sinful. That's how delicious the chicken itself was. The well-spiced fried chicken was thick and juicy. It may be the best fried chicken I've had in Minnesota (a state in which I had almost given up on finding great fried chicken). But the chicken is only the heart of a much larger team. You would think lettuce and tomato would be irrelevant on a sandwich with this level of flavor, but there's so much intentionality behind the other parts. The brioche bun, boston lettuce, and fresh tomato all bring an integrity to the entire sandwich. And the honey-like ooze of the garlic sauce contrasted the fried texture of the chicken while also enhancing the taste. Eating it is messy, like kissing a hot stranger at a music concert. My favorite flavor experience with both meals was the crunch. The peeled scallions on top of the rice, the sear of the pork belly and even the dull snap of the jalapeño. Unity and boldness of flavor elevates Abang Yoli to a high level of dining.

The size of the space + window seating makes it feel like a cool Brooklyn hole in the wall that you can pop in/out of--which TC desperately needs more of. The signature item is the fried chicken (sammie) and may be one of the best I've ever had - its humungous, well worth the price and make sure you have a pile of napkins ready. THere is an option for a grilled chicken vs. fried, but buyer beware: you will get less (seemingly) less chicken, so unless you have a dietary restriction - go fried! As for spice I'm a pretty standard 3/5 on a spice scale and the gochujang sauce hits perfectly for me. The Asian fries are a can't miss. The only reason I'm taking off one star is because I genuinely can't eat at this location after sundown. Sad but true. Nothing personal to the staff or quality of food, but we have to order takeaway because of the harsh light coming from the bev cooler. I know this may sound weird/minor, but it doesn't matter where I sit, it reflects/catches/whatever... it just throws the ambiance off for me. But after getting home with our order it is always well packaged and still warm and always delicious.