Ashburton · Korean Fried Chicken

Double-fried. Big flavour. No regrets.

Ashburton's home of crispy Korean fried chicken. Loaded with flavour, tossed in signature sauces, and cooked fresh to order. Whether you're grabbing lunch, feeding the family, or satisfying a late-night craving — Crunch Republic delivers the crunch.

2013

Trading since

Twice

Fried

6

Signature glazes

A basket of golden, twice-fried Korean fried chicken with dipping sauce

Fresh out of the fryer

Open Tue–Sun
Original CrispySweet ChiliGalbi BBQSoy TeriChili BangLemonkist
A warm, low-lit restaurant dining room

Our Story

Bringing the crunch to Ashburton

Crunch Republic first opened in Christchurch in 2013 with one simple mission:

Serve ridiculously good Korean fried chicken.

Every piece is marinated, coated and double-fried to create the crispy texture we're known for. We then finish it with one of our signature sauces, made to keep you coming back for more.

Now we're proud to bring that same flavour, crunch and quality to the Ashburton community. Whether you're dining in, picking up or ordering delivery, we're here to satisfy your chicken cravings.

Visit Us

Find the crunch

Location

58 Burnett Street

Ashburton 7700, Canterbury
Aotearoa New Zealand

Kitchen Hours

Tuesday — Sunday
11:00 — 20:30
Monday
Closed

Word of Mouth

Mid-Canterbury approved

★★★★★ Real reviews from Crunch Republic diners
★★★★★
“The crispiest, juiciest fried chicken ever! Run, don't walk — get yourself down there.”
Tammy R. · Verified review
★★★★★
“Best fried chicken I have ever had. Fun, quick, easy, authentic quality — happy people all around.”
Frank T. · Verified review
★★★★★
“The juiciest and crunchiest chicken I have had. Hands down the best — generous portions, too.”
Ruth G. · Verified review

Crunch Republic

Hungry now?

Craving Crunch Republic?

Order ahead for pickup on Bopple, or have it delivered with Uber Eats. Either way — get it while the crunch is loud.