Restaurant

Maryland’s First Pelicana Now Open

By Patrick Herron
Courtesy Pelicana

Pelicana Chicken is currently holding its soft opening at 4 N Washington Street in Rockville. The restaurant is located in the space previously occupied by Woodside Deli, which closed in the summer of 2022 after 12 years at Rockville’s Courthouse Center.

This is the first Maryland location for Pelicana Chicken, which has nearby locations in Annandale and Sterling, VA. According to the restaurant, “Pelicana Chicken was established in 1982 in Daejeon, South Korea. Since its inception, Pelicana has expanded to over 3000 stores and continues to grow aggressively abroad. Pelicana Chicken’s success is attributed to its variety of delicious sauces, chicken selections, and fresh ingredients.”

Menu items include Korean fried chicken (wings, boneless, and whole), kimchi pancakes, stir-fried chicken gizzards, and fried rice.