The best fried chicken to try in London, from Korean to southern-fried

The best fried chicken to try in London, from Korean to southern-fried

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The best fried chicken to try in London, from Korean to southern-fried

By Amy Beecham

7 months ago

2 min read

Whether you like your dripping in hot sauce, southern spiced or Korean fried, here’s where to find some of the best fried chicken in London.


How do you take your fried chicken? Hot and spicy tenders? A wing doused in sauce? In a soft bun with crunchy lettuce and homemade mayo? Whichever way you like yours, when you get the craving, it can be hard to shake.

But while fried chicken shops can be found just about everywhere in London, it pays to know where to find the best towering fillet burger or Louisiana hot wing. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered. From award-winning Korean fried chicken to the classic market spots that deliver on southern-fried flavour every time, why not start planning your next dinner out and try one of these six hotspots?


Chick n Sours

Chick ’n’ Sours

Head to Seven Dials Market for delicious wings, monthly specials (currently a Macho Nacho burger inspired by Mexico) and next-level fried chicken sandwiches like the Seoul Destroyer, featuring a Korean gochujang glaze, sriracha sour cream and kimchi.

Can’t decide? The icons set menu allows you to try a bit of everything for £25 per head. 

Address: 1A Earlham St, London WC2H 9LL

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Thunderbird Fried Chicken

Thunderbird Fried Chicken

Thunderbird’s chipuffalo (that’s chipotle and buffalo sauce) may have been voted as the best buffalo wings in London, but burger fans can’t go wrong with its signature Thunderbun, served slathered in ‘awesome sauce’, with some crunchy lettuce and snappy pickles. 

Address: 29 Villiers Street, Charing Cross, London WC2N 6ND

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KoKoDoo

KoKoDoo

For signature Korean fried chicken in the city, look no further than KoKoDoo. The menu has plenty to salivate over: honey-glazed wings, gochujang rice boxes and a sweet and spicy whole fried chicken.

Address: 54 Paul St, London EC2A 4LN

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Coqfighter

Coqfighter

With a unique East meets West take on fried chicken, Coqfighter’s menu of buttermilk chicken bites, spicy wings and limited edition Cambodian barbecue means you won’t leave hungry.

Address: 75 Beak St, London W1F 9SS

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Butchies

With multiple locations across London, there’s no reason to miss out on the XXL offerings of cult spot Butchies. Pick a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich like the extra hot Cheesy Rider or Jenny From The Block (served with guacamole, streaky bacon and chipotle mayo) or try the chicken tenders with house BBQ sauce. You won’t be disappointed either way.

Address: 120 Tooley St, London SE1 2TH

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Lucky’s Hot Chicken

Lucky’s Hot Chicken

You’ll be faced with the tough choice between Lucky’s fried chicken sandos, wings or strips, all dunked in chilli oil and served up with a kick ranging from mild ‘Country’ to lip-tingling ‘Good Luck’. Pair your feast with crinkle fries, vinegar slaw and pickles – or go all out with extra sauce.

Address: Seven Dials Market, 35 Earlham St, London WC2H 9LZ

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