In 2018, this Crows Nest favourite swapped out its namesake lobster rolls and dedicated itself to the fried chicken business once and for all — which, according to owner Tom Baker, was already over 50 percent of the food sold at the venue. 

Melbourne’s much-loved home of Korean fried chicken finally made its way to Sydney in 2018, and it has swiftly become a city-wide favourite. 

Long before it had multiple outposts around the city, Sydney institution Mary’s was just a raucous Newtown joint slinging burgers, beers and some of the best fried chicken in the region. 

The brainchild of renowned Australian chef and former Nashville resident Morgan McGlone, Belle’s Hot Chicken combines spicy fried chicken with cool natural wine. 

Set along Newtown’s Enmore Road, this joint is serving up some of Sydney’s most authentic Korean fried chicken. 

Chef Kerby Craig has long been a legend in the local burger scene, but his fried chicken has also earned a special place in the hearts of many. 

Hungry? Or need a new pair of kicks? Solve one or both of these dilemmas at Butter, Sydney’s over-the-top palace of fried chicken, champagne and sneakers. 

Ayam Goreng 99 has been an eastern suburbs mainstay since opening way back in 1998. Its 25-year career of serving authentic Indonesian eats to Kingsford locals has continuously centred around the fried chicken — which happens to be the English translation of ayam goreng.

This Taiwanese fried chicken chain turns out some damn tasty bird. After landing in Australia in 2014, it now has ten Sydney stores — including locations in the CBD, Auburn, Campsie and Eastwod.

Basax’s Haymarket store is open until midnight Monday–Saturday, so you’ll be able to satisfy any late-night cravings for some cheeky chook. 

After a successful one-off trial at selling fried chicken that saw it sell out in just hours, crispy pork favourite Mr Crackles has provided Sydneysiders with what they’ve been pining for with a dedicated fried chicken shop in Newtown.

Since opening its original store in Granville in 1998, El Jannah has earned cult status for its Lebanese-style charcoal chicken and finger lickin’-good garlic sauce. 

Ruby’s is the classic Nashville-style chicken takeaway shop from the team behind beloved burger joint Mister Gee. As is often the case with some of the best fried chicken restaurants, the Concord spot’s menu is simple and to the point.