10 Best Spots For Fried Chicken In New York City

best fried chicken in nyc
Ibrahim
Ibrahim 
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The culinary scene of New York is a mix of a myriad of foods, including traditional, newly invented cuisines and more. The fried chicken, which is most popular in the South has found a way to be a favorite treat in New York and is served in most of the city’s excellent dining options including over-the-counter joints, high-end restaurants, casual eating spots and more. Several restaurants in this town serve exceptional fried chicken, continually striving to be the best around, even though, the recipe is relatively standard. Check out these outstanding spots for fried chicken in New York City for some unique gastronomic experience.

1. Peaches

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Strategically located in Brooklyn, on the historical brownstone neighborhood, this traditional restaurant offers an intimate dining setting and contemporary southern menu for a dream dining experience. The eatery sources its ingredients from local merchants and farmers, offering frequently updated treats to feed your dynamic foodie desires. Peaches are known for their Nashville hot chicken with a red spice coat and white bread which taste best with the restaurant’s special sweet tea, mashed blueberries, and cocktails. Other must-try dishes in this eatery include collard greens and fried green tomatoes.

Peaches

Address: 393 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233, USA

Website: Peaches

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 4pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 2pm - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm; Sun: 10am - 4pm, 5pm - 10pm

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2. Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter


This micro-sized restaurant nestled in Alphabet City offers some of the best fried chicken in the region, fried catfish, sandwiches, beer tap and more. The chicken is brined overnight, mixed with spices and slowly pressure-fried which makes it perfectly juicy and soft. The dining space of this eatery is not that fancy and only features a tiny space with some stools and high tables which does not permit patrons to linger. However, no one seems to mind and are only interested in their unique offerings, and even the delay sometimes is accommodated with a smile. Bobwhite opens daily for lunch and dinner.

Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter

Address: 94 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009, USA

Website: Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter

Opening hours: Mon: 3pm - 10pm; Tue - Thu, Sun: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm

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3. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

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This fantastic restaurant occupies a two-story brick structure close to the famous Cotton Club Nightclub in Harlem. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que features a welcoming atmosphere, live music, tasty lunch, and dinner menu and even welcomes your pet in its cozy outdoor seating. The high-quality, homemade and fresh cuisines offered in this dining spot has been recognized by some establishments including National Barbecue & Grilling Association and Men’s Health and Eating Well magazines. Savor some of its best offerings including jumbo barbecue chicken wings which are spice-rubbed, pit-smoked and grill-finished with celery sticks, cheese and served with a sauce of your choice.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Address: 700 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, USA

Website: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 11pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 12am; Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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4. Sylvia’s Restaurant


Also known as The Queen of Soul Food, this iconic restaurant, a prominent landmark in Harlem has been serving the community with its authentic and home-style treats for over 55 years in a homely atmosphere. The restaurant boast of multiple dining areas with separate lounge and diner counter, able to seat 450 people at a time. While in this region, don’t miss out on some Silvia’s crispy fried chicken, chicken livers, barbecue ribs, Carolina style fried catfish and more which has attracted prominent people of the society including President Obama, the pre-vegan President Bill Clinton and many more.

Sylvia’s Restaurant

Address: 328 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027, USA

Website: Sylvia’s Restaurant

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 8am - 10:30pm; Sun: 11am - 8pm

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I am a licensed New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Tour Guide and a native New Yorker. Over the years, I acquired considerable experience organizing solo tours of the major European and East European capitals of the world, Canada's largest cities and Australia's most popular cities, Washington, DC, Atlanta, New Orleans, and San Francisco. During my international travels, I participated in tours organized by private tour companies to China, Russia, South America, India, the Canadian Rockies, Israel, Japan's major cities; USA: Alaska, Arizona and Utah's scenic national National Parks . I received my Master of Arts in Political Science (Urban Administration) from the State University of New York, College at Brockport, Brockport, New York in 1978. Since my recent retirement from the MTA, New York City Transit Authority, after 39 years of service as an Associate Transit Management Analyst, I hope to share with my fellow Travelers my observations, insights and personal experiences relating to Manhattan’s iconic neighborhoods, landmarks and popular attractions that make New York City such a vibrant and dynamic city to visit. I will strive to make your New York City Experience memorable. Tour Cancellations - Please provide at least 24 hours notice prior to the tour date in order to cancel your booking and to receive a full refund.

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5. The Dutch


Named as the best restaurant that opened in 2011 by the New York Times, the eatery features delicious and high-quality shellfish, fish, meat and more prepared by the award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini. The environment of the eatery can be best described as vibrant and cozy, comprising of a wooden bar, comfy booths, and white brick walls. The restaurant’s menu focuses on America’s most excellent cuisines including fried chicken, hanger steak, burger and a selection of raw bar including oyster, clams, shrimp and more.

The Dutch

Address: 131 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Website: The Dutch

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 11pm; Fri: 11:30am - 11:30pm; Sat: 10am - 11:30pm; Sun: 10am - 11pm

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6. Fuku


This restaurant started as a fried chicken sandwich spot but later expanded and now offer a myriad of slushies, sides and fried chicken specials. You can’t afford to miss the spicy boneless chicken thighs especially fried and served in a buttered potato roll or their sizzling salad, French fries and more. Fuku does not focus on amenities or customer comfort but instead on the food. The eatery has no stool, chairs and only accept electronic card payment but boasts of plenty of space and hits up old school indie and rap songs for an entertaining dining experience.

Fuku

Address: 110 Wall St, New York, NY 10005, USA

Website: Fuku

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 9pm (closed on Sat & Sun)

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7. Root & Bone


This restaurant features a classic but small and laidback dining atmosphere offering reasonably priced southern fares, craft beers, and cocktails. Root and Bone employs locally sourced and seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients and modern method of preparation to give you fantastic dining experience. Enjoy some tasty bird parts soaked in sweet tea, pressure fried and served with bourbon Tabasco honey, ground and dehydrated lemon or try out some sizzling waffle and chicken sandwiches. Also, kick back in the bar with animal-bone beer taps and highly-sorted out cocktails.

Root & Bone

Address: 200 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009, USA

Website: Root & Bone

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 4pm, 5pm - 10pm; Fri: 11:30am - 4pm, 5pm - 1:45am; Sat: 10:30am - 4pm, 5pm - 1:45am; Sun: 10:30am - 4pm, 5pm - 10pm

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8. Charles Country Pan-Fried Chicken

Posted by Josh Kaplan on Thursday, 21 February 2019

Enjoy the best of southern cuisine and fried chicken at reasonable prices in this top-notch restaurant which can be best described as a hole in the wall but beautifully decorated with wood paneling and an ample neon sign. Famous for its pan-fried chicken, the chicken is seasoned for at least eight hours, deep in egg and milk, coated in flower before finally fried. The fried chicken is served with sides including cornbread, yams and collard greens to give it a sizzling taste. Charles also serves all-you-can-eat buffet for 15 USD only per individual.

Charles Country Pan-Fried Chicken

Address: 2461 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027, USA

Website: Charles Country Pan-Fried Chicken

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 12am; Sun: 12:30pm - 10pm

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9. Pies ’n’ Thighs

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This incredible restaurant made its debut in 2006 and has over the years, earned a myriad of awards including best-fried chicken, best biscuits and best doughnuts by notable organizations. The Pies ‘n’ Thighs features a casual and fantastic setting with seats for 25 and ample standing space for 35 people. The restaurant is best known for its authentic and extra-crispy fried chicken made with hormone and antibiotic-free chicken, fried catfish soaked in a seasoned layer of cornmeal and the mouthwatering buttery biscuits.

Pies ’n’ Thighs

Address: 166 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA

Website: Pies ’n’ Thighs

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10am - 11pm; Fri: 10am - 12am; Sat - Sun: 9am - 12am

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10. Insa

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Posted by Insa on Monday, 21 January 2019

Insa which means Greetings is a Korean barbecue restaurant established by a Korean couple in 2006. The restaurant is large and cozy, covering 427 square meters (4600 square feet) with 75-capacity five karaoke studio in all and a 140-capacity seating in the spacious bunkhouse, making it a fun eating atmosphere. Kick back in the barbecue and order some sumptuous delicacies including the greasy Insa fried chicken, the yangnyum galbi, the sundae sausage or unwind in the stylish bar for some wine, soju, craft beer, and cocktails.

Insa

Address: 328 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA

Website: Insa

Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 5:30pm - 10:30pm; Thu: 5:30pm - 11pm; Fri: 5:30pm - 2am; Sat: 3pm - 2am; Sun: 3pm - 11pm

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Have the best and unique taste of fried chicken

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Regardless of whether you like your fried chicken slathered in Asian-inspired spices, zippy with lemon or spicy and hot, these spots got you covered. Feed your palate in one of these favorite fried chicken spots in NYC, ready to serve you with their unique and exceptional offerings.

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