Now with a whopping 24 outposts across Victoria alone, Gami Chicken & Beer is almost certainly on your Melbourne fried chicken radar. This crew’s made a name for its Korean-style chook, with bite-sized pieces slathered in house-made sauce.

If some fried bird and a few rocking tunes sounds like your ideal combination, consider John Curtin Hotel a must-visit. Sonny’s Fried Chicken & Burgers has a residency in the pub’s kitchen, matching its gig lineup with an offering of American-style chicken.

Belles’ take on Nashville-style chook has seen the brand expand from a single Fitzroy restaurant to an ever-growing collection of stores and pop-ups across two states. At all three Melbourne outposts, the bird is definitely the word.

This South Yarra fried chicken haunt is known for its unique retro ski chalet fitout as much as for the US-leaning food offering. And alongside burgers and poutine-style wedges, you’ll find a swag of dishes to tempt even the fiercest of fried chicken cravings.

As the name suggests, Melbourne’s own Fried and Tasty happily embraces the naughty side of fried chicken, so you’re best off forgetting all about that diet and settling in for some good old-fashioned indulgence. 

A long-standing heavyweight of Korea’s fried chicken scene, Pelicana landed in Melbourne with its first Aussie store in 2019. And it quickly earned a legion of local fans for its big variety of bold flavours that’s been marinated for 48 hours. 

This rock’n roll Brunswick diner comes from the same mind behind Beatbox Kitchen and All Day Donuts, so you just know there are tasty times ahead once you venture through that front door. 

While it’s best known for its Southern-inspired menu of pit-smoked meats, Le Bon Ton whips up some of the best fried chicken in Melbourne, too. Sure, the chook selection isn’t a huge one, but it’s guaranteed to sate any cravings you may have.

This Collins Street eatery showcases a whole array of authentic Korean fare — but with the motto “all you need is chicken”, there’s one true hero of the menu. Thankfully, the short, simple offering keeps the decision-making to a minimum. 

 NeNe Chicken is bringing a true taste of South Korea’s fried chicken obsession to Melbourne. The chain has taken its name from the Korean phrasing for “Yes! Yes!” and for good reason, slinging a menu of fast, fried delights that aim to please.