Fried chicken near me: Best Korean, Southern, country, in Melbourne

Whether it’s Korean or Southern style, it’s hard to pass up good fried chicken. Here are some of the best crispy snacks in Melbourne.

It’s hard to pass up good fried chicken. (Generic Picture)

Once upon a time the only options for fried chicken were KFC or Red Rooster.

Those days are long gone.

Melbourne now has hundreds of different options for amazing fried chicken. Here are our picks for the best ones.

Sam Sam Chicken

207-209 Swanston St, Melbourne

Sam Sam Chicken offers some of the best Korean-style chicken in the city.

In addition to six different varieties of the crispy delicacy, you can also grab a bowl of traditional Korean Bibimbap and a bottle of soju or Korean beer.

Reviewers Kev and Jen said: “You can‘t go wrong with Sam Sam’s soy garlic flavoured chicken. As well as the crispy rice cake, it’s da bomb.”

Chicken Episode 2.5

522 Macaulay Rd, Kensington

The ‘2.5’ might stand for “Second best chicken in your area,” but we reckon that’s selling Chicken Episode 2.5 short.

Reviewer Richo agrees, calling its fried chicken among the best in Melbourne.

“They do everything well here, but the fried chicken is seriously next level,” Richo said.

Korean Chicken

Shop 4/27-31 Springvale Rd, Springvale

According to Korean Chicken, the restaurant is dedicated to serving the finest, freshest, fried chicken in the Southeast.

We think they’re onto something, and so does reviewer Rahul, who said: “Best Korean chicken I’ve had and trust me I have eaten a lot of fried chicken … chicken burgers are the best if your looking for an alternative to beef all the time.”

Nóstimo & Co

463-465 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick

If you’re looking for something particularly indulgent around Elsternwick, you can’t go past Nóstimo & Co. Their fried chicken burgers put even the infamous double down to shame.

Zero Mode

G03/850 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill

It’s a cafe by day and Asian fusion restaurant by night. Zero Mode can always hook you up with some amazing fried chicken.

Arshee Fried Chicken

1 Lawrence St, Blackburn South

Not to be outdone, Arshee Fried Chicken can stake a serious claim as the best fried chicken in the east. Reviewer Kim Unji said he uses Arshee’s as a yardstick when judging all other fried chicken.

Big Mumma’s Fried Chicken

56 Nicholson St, Footscray

Big Mumma’s Fried Chicken claims that their recipe was perfected in 1921 and hasn’t changed since, so you can see where they get the confidence to claim they make Melbourne’s best burgers.

If you’re hankering for authentic southern-style fried chicken in Footscray, give Big Mumma’s a try.

Gami Chicken and Beer

Shop RE15, 571-583 High St, Epping

Gami Chicken flexes on KFC by adding 17 herbs and spices to their Korean fried chicken. We reckon those six extra spices make quite a difference. Gami has stores across Melbourne, so you can honour that fried chicken craving quickly.

F.A.T. – Fried & Tasty

360 Lygon St, Brunswick East

Fried & Tasty don’t beat around the bush — they know fried chicken makes you F.A.T. but who cares when it tastes so good?

We love their old school southern-style fried chicken, buttermilk waffles, burgers and beer.

Belles Hot Chicken

150 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

Straight out of Nashville, Belles Hot Chicken provides that authentic US diner experience. Except they also serve beer.

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