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The best fried chicken in London
In the mood for a finger-lickin’ feed? Here’s a guide to the best fried chicken in London
In London, fried chicken joints are like pigeons, post boxes and discarded copies of the Evening Standard – they're bloody everywhere. But quantity doesn’t always ensure quality, and seeking out the best crispy chooks in the capital requires a little research.
Whether it’s southern-fried thighs, crunchy Korean-style strips, or a mountainous fillet burger you’ve got your sights set on, we’ve put in the legwork and found the best fried chicken in London for you. Hungry? Go on, get acquainted with some of the best birds in town.
Taiwanese fried chicken chop with soy-cured egg at Bao Fitzrovia, £9.50
Ok, it sounds like sacrilege, but we actually think some of the best bits at this glass-sided airy branch of Bao are not the legendary fluffy buns at all. In particular, we’re thinking of supporting acts such as the not-so-small Taiwanese chicken chop – a spiced, crumb-coated deep-fried beauty served alongside a glistening whole egg yolk floating in a soy dressing that adds some extra oomph.
Butchies strips at Butchies, £7
They may be the unofficial ‘chicken burger’ champions of London, but Butchies’ delectable buttermilk-fried ‘sandwiches’ are regularly outdone by their moreish ‘strips’. Although these come with the house ‘OG’ sauce as standard, we strongly suggest ordering some extra dips at £1 a pop (don’t be put off by the weirdly watery blue cheese version). A great shout for fast fried chicken in Shoreditch.
K-pop sandwich/burger at Chick’n’Sours, £13
Fried chicken heaven for hardcore fans, Chick ’n’ Sours in Covent Garden serves its chooks in various forms (including ‘tenders’), but nothing beats the K-pop sandwich/burger. Looking a bit like a Jackson Pollock sandwiched into a brioche bun, it comes with squirts of fiery gochujang mayo, Asian slaw splurging out and crisply bubbled batter coating the buttermilk-bathed thigh meat. This is mercilessly messy stuff, so don’t go dressed in your date-night finery.
Keralan fried chicken (KFC) with curry leaf mayonnaise and pickled mooli at Kricket Soho, £12.50
Yes, it’s a deep-fried breaded dish with the initials KFC, but the Keralan Fried Chicken served at this teeny Soho Indian is no laughing matter – especially as the meat is marinated in tandoori spices, then rolled in a mix of masala, flour and buttermilk. Served with pickled mooli and a dinky pot of curry-leaf mayo, it’s just about perfect: crunchy and grease-free on the outside, mouth-wateringly soft and juicy in the middle.
Tower Block burger at MeatLiquor, £11.75
Dude-food burger slingers MeatLiquor have established themselves as brand leaders with a cult following to match, and they’re also up there with the best when it comes to fried chicken. We could point you towards their ‘monkey fingers’, but nothing beats the Tower Block burger – a mighty pile-up of fried chicken fillet, cheese, hash brown, jalapeños, slaw and Russian dressing, all crammed into one of their firm, bouncy buns.
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