New Korean-Style Chicken Franchise In Coachella ValleyOpens To Rave Reviews

PALM DESERT, CA — Palm Desert welcomes BB.Q Chicken, a franchise of a New York Koreatown chain, that opened this week.

BB.q Chicken offers Korean-style fried chicken with bold, flavorful dishes. It is located at 74868 Country Club Dr #103, in the Ralph's Shopping Center.

"If it’s your first time trying bb.q Chicken, prepared to be hooked. The brand delivers an elevated fried chicken experience that keeps guests coming back for more," owner Ryan Kim told journalists on opening day.

"Everyone is so excited to see a different kind of food in the desert," Kim told NBC Palm Springs. "I'm so happy to bring the new addition, something different to share with the very friendly and sweet people here."

What sets bb.q Chicken apart is its signature cooking method, according to Kim.

"Each piece is fried at a carefully controlled lower temperature and hand-tossed to order, a technique refined over years of culinary study to ensure the perfect crunch and flavor in every bite," the chain's website says.

The chain opened its first U.S. location in New York’s Koreatown in 2014, and bb.q Chicken has rapidly expanded across the country, with over 200 locations nationwide. In 2025, the brand proudly earned the #7 spot on Yelp’s list of fastest-growing restaurant companies, a reflection of its rising popularity and loyal fanbase.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or trying bb.q Chicken for the first time, you’ll find a warm, welcoming atmosphere and crave-worthy flavors waiting for you.

Let us know what you think, and when you go, tell them Palm Desert Patch sent you.

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