The website Thrillist.com recently released their list of best new restaurants in 2017, and Chik’n & Mi, in Louisville was on it! Read on to see why this little gem was awarded this distinction.

Chik'n & Mi is a fried chicken and ramen restaurant located at 2319 Brownsboro Road in Louisville. It opened in March 2017, and has been delighting diners ever since.
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Owners Jason McCollum and Aenith Sananikone-McCollum renovated the inside of the restaurant themselves, even installing their own flooring.
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The combination of industrial elements, warm wood accents, and plenty of thriving foliage give this space a sleek but comfortable vibe.
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A sweet and tangy salad is a great way to start off your meal.
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Choose from cherry ginger, miso sesame, or apple and pecan. Each is fresh and crunchy, with a blend of sweet and savory flavors.

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You'll also want to start with an order of tasty little steam buns.
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Fill them with pork belly or fried chicken, accompanied by marinated cucumber, hoisin, hot mustard, and pickled red onion.
This isn't your grandma's fried chicken.
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It's coated in rice and tapioca flour, and fried up crispy. Then it's tossed in one of several sauces for a tangy, spicy flavor. Get it with sweet soy, Jeaw Bong or order it up x-tra hot. If you prefer a more traditional-tasting fried chicken, try it naked with a side of peppercorn ranch.
There's nothing as tasty as a big, fragrant bowl of ramen on a chilly day.
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Try the garlic miso, spicy garlic miso, or vegetarian ramens — they're all savory and delicious. Also, watch for daily specials, which are unique offerings.
Chik'n & Mi also serves Saturday and Sunday brunch.
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The chicken and egg sandwich is a perfect example of the food here — a unique version of Asian comfort food. A tender brioche bun is topped with fried chicken, an egg and some thick-sliced bacon, but then black garlic aioli and dill pickle is added for an Asian flair.

Chick’n & Mi is open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and brunch on Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 a.m. Have you tried this new restaurant yet? We’d love to hear what you think!

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