Fried chicken seems to transcend culture, class, and national borders. There are very few areas of the world in which fried chicken is not devoured heartily on the streets. Just about every capital city claims to be the home of the best-fried chicken in the world. London is no exception. The capital city of the United Kingdom is a truly multicultural place, with cultures from all corners of the world coexisting and – crucially to this author – frying great chicken. Here is a list of some of the best-fried chicken shops in London. Feel free to wag your greasy fingers in the air in disagreement.
The Best Broasted
This fast-food restaurant is putting a Syrian spin on the typical chicken shop flavors. Their unique pressure cooking method creates a near-perfect succulent chicken breast that is truly something to behold. The fried potatoes served with each meal are to die for too.
Chick And Beers
South Korean diners have a penchant for speed – which has led to the birth of an especially varied fast-food culture. Chick And Beers is a restaurant that aims to bring the South Korean fast-food dining experience to London. Their Korean fried chicken has won praise across the board from chicken enthusiasts. It is worth specifying just how hot you want your chicken. Some extremely spicy seasoning is available for the stout of the heart.
Morley’s
Anybody that has spent any time living South of the River Thames in London knows about Morley’s. This cheap and cheerful chicken shop chain was first launched in 1985 and is a real South London institution. If you go for a night out in Brixton, Deptford or Peckham, the chances are high that you will find yourself in a brightly lit Morley’s chicken shop when the clock strikes 2AM – a slightly greasy bag of assorted chicken box packaging in your hand. Despite being cheap, Morley’s chicken is surprisingly tasty. Their spicy wings are far more succulent than those offered by their biggest (and most colonel associated) high street rivals. A wrap will only set you back a couple of pounds and should see even the most unhinged high street partygoer back to some degree of sanity.
Good Friend Chicken
Good Friend Chicken might look like a run-of-the-mill chicken shop from a distance, but it is far from ordinary. It specializes in Taiwanese fried chicken – a popular late-night dish on the East Chinese island. The shop offers customers the chance to choose from a plethora of seasoning styles, including a much-vaunted sweet plumb seasoning. The food here is slightly more expensive than the average chicken shop, but it is certainly worth it.
Eden’s
Eden’s Cottage chicken in North London became a hit after being visited by a young YouTuber with a penchant for fast food: ‘The Pengest Munch’. While some people consider the chips to be a bit lackluster, the chicken has always been the main draw to this fast food joint.
