Best Fried Chicken London

Restaurants serving the best fried chicken

22 restaurants in this collection

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La Barra

Colombian / Dominican · £

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Pica Pollo

A Dominican obsession described as 'KFC amped up,' featuring chicken with a batter that splutters into 'dark brown curlicues' and served with 'bofes' (lung jerky) and tostones.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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Butchies

Fried Chicken · £

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The Original

The ultimate benchmark buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, kept simple with garlic aioli and house pickles.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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Kokodoo

Korean Fried Chicken · £

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KFC Burger

Described as the 'best in London' by viral food vloggers for its perfect balance of sweetness, spiciness, and saltiness.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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Chick and Beers

Korean Fried Chicken · ££

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Half and Half (Whole Chicken)

Expertly dismantled and fried until the craggy batter becomes golden and the flesh within steams, this 'wonder of culinary engineering' offers a virtuous combination of snap, crunch, and rendered skin.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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That Wing Place

Chicken Wings · £

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Korean Chilli Glazed Wings

Sweet, spicy, and perfectly crispy with Gochujang—the undisputed crowd favorite.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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Taikula Fried Chicken

Taiwanese Fried Chicken · £

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Taiwanese Fried Chicken Nuggets

Repeatedly praised for being huge, juicy inside, and properly crisp outside, with several reviews calling them the standout order.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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Peck Peck

Fried Chicken · £

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BBQ Buffalo Wings

These award-winning wings boast a sweet, homemade BBQ sauce and took second place at Wing Fest UK.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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CheeMc

Korean · ££

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Korean Fried Chicken (Honey Butter or Sweet Chilli)

The undisputed star of the menu; shattering crispy batter over tender meat with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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Daebak

Korean · ££

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Pa Dak (Spring Onion Fried Chicken)

The absolute benchmark here: crispy chicken doused in honey mustard sauce and topped with a small mountain of thinly sliced spring onion.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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Good Friend

Taiwanese · £

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Popcorn Chicken

A "proper fistful of nuggety bits" that are fried to order, this is the viral, bite-sized benchmark for Taiwanese fried chicken.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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20ft Chicken

Fried Chicken · ££

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The 20 FT Burger

The signature buttermilk fried chicken benchmark featuring habanero and honey mayo.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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Chicken Juander Combo

The signature crispy chicken combo served with rice and salad; highly praised as an affordable and incredibly tasty benchmark.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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Tongdak

Korean Fried Chicken · ££

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Fried Original

Critics note it nails the 'authentic Korean Fried Chicken taste' with a batter that is perfectly seasoned and crispy while the meat remains juicy.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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Coqfighter

Fried Chicken · ££

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Original Chicken Burger

The benchmark sandwich featuring succulent deep-fried thigh, crisp iceberg, pickled red onion, and sweet, peppery sambal mayo.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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Wingmans

Fried Chicken · ££

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Bang Coq Wings

The crowd-pleasing signature wings featuring a tangy, sweet, and spicy blend of Sriracha, honey, lime, and Kewpie mayo.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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INYUN

Korean · ££

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Korean Fried Chicken

Universally lauded for its crispiness, juiciness, and flavorful seasoning; considered some of the best in London.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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Bose (Sydenham)

Fried Chicken · £

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Chicken Fillet Burger

The #1 most liked item on their delivery menu; a solid, comforting baseline for any local chicken shop.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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CraicBird

Fried Chicken · ££

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

The quintessential baseline for the menu, perfectly crispy and deeply savory.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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Thunderbird Chicken

Fried Chicken · £

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Chipuffalo Wings

WingFest award-winners with addictive, piquant chipotle-buffalo flavor and substantial crunch.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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Chick n Sours

Fried Chicken · ££

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K-Pop Burger

The towering, trademark Korean-style buttermilk fried chicken sandwich that helped put them on the map.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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Jollibee

Filipino Fast Food · £

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Chickenjoy with Gravy

The global benchmark for Filipino fried chicken, widely praised for its crispy, grease-free skin and juicy meat.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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Masigo

Korean · ££

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Gangjang KFC Wings

Universally praised as 'to die for' with a crispy, non-oily batter and authentic flavor.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.