There’s a moment that happens at CM Chicken in Columbus, Ohio that I like to call “the crispy awakening.”
It’s that precise second when your teeth break through the impossibly crunchy exterior of Korean fried chicken, releasing a harmony of spices and juices that makes your taste buds stand up and salute like they’ve just seen a celebrity.
The restaurant’s large windows emblazoned with their circular chicken logo beckon hungry patrons from the strip mall exterior, promising something different from your typical American fried chicken experience.
This isn’t just another chicken joint — it’s a full-on flavor expedition that’s worth mapping out your day around…