Darkoo's Chicken Shack

Darkoo's Chicken Shack Darkoo's Chicken Shack was a popular Asian fried chicken restaurant located on Bryan Street in Dallas. The restaurant was highly acclaimed, having been named one of D Magazine's 11 Best New Restaurants in Dallas. Darkoo's served delicious Poach Hainanese Chicken Fat Rice (Khao Mun Gai) and offered specials like their two-piece fried chicken meals. Despite the sudden closure in October 2022, the owners expressed gratitude to their customers and industry family for their support during this difficult time. Unfortunately, Darkoo's Chicken Shack has permanently closed its doors without disclosing any reason for it.

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It’s the final day of Darkoo’s Chicken Shack popping up with the homies at  !Last call to catch these Lao G*i before the...
11/15/2025

It’s the final day of Darkoo’s Chicken Shack popping up with the homies at !

Last call to catch these Lao G*i before they disappear for the winter 🐔❄️

You already know these chicken SLAP so hard you’ll need an beer to hydrate so you can devour more chicken. Ask your bartender for the exclusive and make to tip and thank them.

Pull up 6pm ‘til sold out, and trust, it goes quick. Don’t be the one hearing about it tomorrow. 🍻🔥

P.S
Please be patient with us, since we’re a small crew and make the chicken to order. We appreciate the love from you all!!

🔥 Guess who’s back?! DARKOO’S CHICKEN SHACK 🐔 is popping up for a one-time-only event — and this one’s about to hit diff...
11/10/2025

🔥 Guess who’s back?! DARKOO’S CHICKEN SHACK 🐔 is popping up for a one-time-only event — and this one’s about to hit different.

We’re linking up with the homies + for a collab just in time for noodle weather 🍜 + fried chicken cravings 🍗 to keep you warm and ready for the holidays.

💥 When: Nov 13–15 | 6PM until sold out
📍 Where:
🍴 What to eat: Everything. Seriously.
Curry Chicken Sando + Chicken Pho + Darkoo’s Sprinkles = guaranteed good vibes.

Plus we got the homie serving up their own crafted beer on tap🍻 *Limited Supplies.

Also, will have their addictive Donko Crunch jerky available. *Limited Supplies

Pull up, eat up, drink up, and pregame the holidays with us. You don’t want to miss this one.

If you haven’t heard, we’re part of D Magazine] 11 BEST NEW RESTAURANTS in Dallas. This win is for all of our  fans, wit...
12/02/2022

If you haven’t heard, we’re part of D Magazine] 11 BEST NEW RESTAURANTS in Dallas.

This win is for all of our fans, without you guys this wouldn’t be possible. We miss cooking and serving you guys.

***Update On Space*** We are permanently closed at 4812 Bryan St., but are working to find a temporary home.

So for the moment we’re cooking up our bomb ass Poach Hainanese Chicken Fat Rice aka Khao Mun G*i. The D magazine dinner event is this coming Tuesday, Dec. 6, better get your tickets. Also, we wanted to congratulate all the winners of D Magazine] Best New Restaurant Dallas 2022.

Stay tuned for more news and popup announcements 📣📣📣!!!

We’re working on this sudden closure. and will keep everyone posted on when we will be open for business.Thank you to ou...
10/21/2022

We’re working on this sudden closure. and will keep everyone posted on when we will be open for business.

Thank you to our customers and the Dallas industry family in reaching out to us. You guys have been so generous on helping us out in finding ways to continue to make our food to sale. We love you guys 🫶.

It’s the Fryday and it’s your cheat day, so come get you some fried chicken with us . We now offer two piece specials le...
10/07/2022

It’s the Fryday and it’s your cheat day, so come get you some fried chicken with us .

We now offer two piece specials leg and thigh or two legs. So you don’t have to feel too guilty on your cheat day.

Did you know Darkoo’s caters? We’re working on catering menu at the moment, stay tuned. So for the time being email us a...
09/29/2022

Did you know Darkoo’s caters? We’re working on catering menu at the moment, stay tuned.

So for the time being email us at [email protected] for your catering needs, we’ll take care of you.

Lao G*i has your name all over it. Juicy, Crispy and Cluckin delicious, it’s our fan favorite for sure.. Come get you so...
09/17/2022

Lao G*i has your name all over it. Juicy, Crispy and Cluckin delicious, it’s our fan favorite for sure..

Come get you some of these G*i today, we’re open all until 12am.

New Darkoo's HoursAs we promised, here is our new hours:Food Catering for Any OccasionGame Night, Birthday Party and Spe...
09/14/2022

New Darkoo's Hours

As we promised, here is our new hours:

Food Catering for Any Occasion

Game Night, Birthday Party and Special Events - No problem. Darkoo’s Gotcha!

Come Clucking Our Way and we'll make sure you are all taken care of!

Reach out to our team @ [email protected] for more information.

Darkoo’s Team

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DARKOO'S EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK !!!Hi Darkoo's Fans,If you haven't got your fried chicken fixing, we encourage you t...
08/31/2022

DARKOO'S EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK !!!

Hi Darkoo's Fans,

If you haven't got your fried chicken fixing, we encourage you to do so this week before we close for a week for our Darkoo's Family Break.

Our Darkoo Team is taking a little break this Friday Sept 2nd thru Wednesday Sept 7th.

We will be back on Thursday Sept 8th with our new hours which includes weekday lunch hours and new items that will be added to our menu. Do mark your calendar and make sure you come get you some fried chicken this week.

Once again, thank you all for showing some love to our tiny AFC (Asian Fried Chicken) concept.

Darkoo Team

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Address

Dallas, TX

To get to the location on Bryan Street in Dallas, you can take the DART rail and get off at the Cityplace/Uptown Station. From there, walk south on N Haskell Ave for about 10 minutes until you reach Bryan Street.

If you are driving, take US-75 S and exit at N Haskell Ave. Turn left onto N Haskell Ave and then turn right onto Bryan Street. There is street parking available along Bryan Street or you can park in a nearby parking lot.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 10pm
Wednesday 6pm - 10pm
Thursday 6pm - 10pm
Friday 6pm - 2am
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
5pm - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

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Darkoo's Chicken Shack is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for delicious Asian fried chicken in Dallas. This restaurant has gained popularity among food lovers and critics alike, as it was recently named one of the 11 BEST NEW RESTAURANTS in Dallas by D Magazine. Darkoo's Chicken Shack has a loyal fan base who have been instrumental in their success. The restaurant is currently closed at its Bryan Street location but is working to find a temporary home. However, they are still serving their famous Poach Hainanese Chicken Fat Rice aka Khao Mun Gai, which is a must-try dish. Darkoo's Chicken Shack also offers two-piece specials of leg and thigh or two legs, making it an ideal spot for cheat days. Additionally, the restaurant caters to events and parties, making it a perfect choice for those who want to enjoy their delicious food with friends and family. Overall, Darkoo's Chicken Shack is an excellent place to satisfy your cravings for Asian fried chicken in Dallas.