Ahhh, Fried Chicken, everyone’s favourite. Perfect for any occasion, whether it be a solo outing or a group adventure, fried chicken is a definite crowd pleaser. We've rounded up some of Auckland city centre's best fried chicken dishes that will satisfy all your cravings.
bb.q Chicken | 290 Queen Street
The world-renowned bb.q Chicken has landed in our city, bringing with it a sizzling array of flavors straight from South Korea. Our menu pick? the U.F.O Chicken! This dish comes with four tasty flavours of fried chicken: Cheesling, Gangnam Style, Soy Garlic, and Wang Galbi. In the middle, there’s a hot bowl of mixed cheese fondue for dipping. And on weekends, it gets even better with a smoky, misty effect from dry ice that makes it look like it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie!
My Fried Chicken | 9 Britomart Place
From street food to casual dining, My Fried Chicken's menu features an array of delicious dishes with their specialty being, you guessed it, fried chicken. Complementing this are Korean-centric dishes from bulgogi beef burgers to fried chicken waffles and cheese buldak rice bowls, to name a few.
NeNe Chicken | 246 Lorne Street
A much-loved Korean Chicken franchise brand, NeNe Chicken is the perfect place to indulge in your fried chicken cravings! Their juicy, flavourful Korean-style fried chicken is coated in a mouth-watering selection of secret sauces. If you prefer your fried chicken in a burger or wrap, they do that too!
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Pocha | 50 Kitchener St
At Pocha, the options for Korean fried chicken are vast, from sweet and spicy chicken, garlic butter, or almond crunch and all designed for sharing, so grab some friends after work and get comfortable!
Twelve Restaurant | 1 Courthouse Ln
Twelve's chicken is adventurous, flavourful, and always succulent. There is a fusion element that Twelve isn’t afraid of experimenting with, offering “Snowing Chicken” that comes with a sprinkling of cheese, Carbonara Chicken, and Hot Bburinkle Sunsal Chicken.
CHIMAC 치맥 | Shop 5/50 High St
CHIMAC is known for their authentic Korean food and tap beer, definitely a winning combination. Their chicken menu is full of different options ranging from crispy chicken, boneless, spicy, or seasoned with garlic and soy.
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Gochu | 21 Queen St
Gochu’s got it all. Set in Commercial Bay, Gochu celebrates Korean food using local ingredients and elevating classics to new heights. Chef Jason Kim brings the utmost care and thought into his menu, which is paired beautifully with a natural wine list.
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OBar | 7 Bacons Ln, 15 Chancery St
Known around the heart of the city as a favourite late night drinking spot, OBar is also famous for their Korean food, perfect to order alongside multiple bottles of Soju. OBar is consistently buzzing with people sitting outside and enjoying themselves. In terms of fried chicken, you can order large sharing plates filled with fried chicken, waffle fries, and cheese.
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