Lisa from BLACKPINK has proven once again that whatever she touches (or eats) turns into a global sensation! During her recent stay in London in August 2025, she met with Thai host Kru Loukgolf and casually called Hat Yai fried chicken the “most delicious menu item.” That one comment was all it took for social media to claim the meal as the ultimate perfect dish.
Almost instantly, Hat Yai fried chicken became a trending topic, with fans eager to taste the southern Thai plate that Lisa hyped. This dish is known for its golden crispy skin, tender meat, and mix of spices, usually paired with rice and sometimes crunchy fried shallots. The Songkhla Provincial Public Relations Office even highlighted Lisa’s shoutout, pointing out how the dish now represents Thai soft power at work.
BLACKPINK’s LISA has sparked a new food trend after praising Hat Yai fried chicken as the “most delicious” dish during her trip to London, generating significant buzz on social media.pic.twitter.com/uKV4rxXcXp
— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) August 23, 2025
From a simple conversation in London, Lisa was able to turn local food into a full-blown international sensation. Her culinary praise boosted Thailand’s cultural pride and gave Hat Yai fried chicken a glamorous new status. Once again, BLACKPINK’s global star has shown that her words can move markets and even dinner tables globally.
