582164 Mon Dec 22 14:29:10 -0800 2008 40 18 Manhattan 0 4267013 I'm coming into Manhattan and have a jones for some fried chicken. Does anyone have any reccomendations for good fried chicken in Manhattan. I don't feel like heading into Brooklyn for Bojangle's unless I have to. Mon Dec 22 14:29:10 -0800 2008 134897 c.r.ashcroft 1 4267075 you might want to head to Brooklyn anyway...word on the street is that Egg in Williamsburg serves some of the best fried chicken in the city. Mon Dec 22 14:48:15 -0800 2008 4267013 103920 goodhealthgourmet 1 4267096 Although I have never been there, I've heard good things about it. http://www.bonchon.com/eng/sub02/sub02.php Mon Dec 22 14:58:22 -0800 2008 4267013 247981 annapathy 1 4267218 bon chon. not southern fried but pretty damned yummy Mon Dec 22 15:45:14 -0800 2008 4267013 135229 thew 1 4279982 I personally like Piece of Chicken which is on 45th between 8th and 9th. It's take out only, but it's really good. Super fresh and usually a line out the door. Also very inexpensive (a piece is a $1.) I think they add a touch of ginger to the batter. Sounds weird, but it really is good - gives a bit of zing. They have great collards there too. For sit down, I like Blue Ribbon Bakery (Downing St in Village) or Blue Ribbon (in Soho.) Here's a pretty good thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/556029 Good eating... Mon Dec 29 09:58:43 -0800 2008 4267013 20871 captkenjeroo 1 4286471 I had the fried chicken + waffles at Back Forty and loved it - really crisp, moist and flavorful. Bon Chon is also always awesome for korean style fried chicken. Wed Dec 31 14:36:49 -0800 2008 4267013 19127 aesis 2 4286547 I'll add my two cents, for whatever it's worth. Bon Chon totally ruined it for me, since I've tried them there's no other fried chicken on earth for me. I just wish they were cheaper and the service faster. I wish there was a take-out kind of place, I don't always feel like sitting there with loud music and people watching. But their chicken... man, oh man. Wed Dec 31 15:09:17 -0800 2008 4286471 14038 RedVelvet 3 4286974 I agree w/ this 100% -- I also hate their slow service and bad music... but the chicken lures me in all the time. Wed Dec 31 19:55:58 -0800 2008 4286547 241434 uwsister 4 4287018 i rarely have specific food cravings. except bonchon Wed Dec 31 21:25:51 -0800 2008 4286974 135229 thew 3 4289969 But where are they located? I can't seem to get that info from their website. Fri Jan 02 10:35:44 -0800 2009 4286547 233059 mahler5 4 4291132 5th Avenue, K-town, second floor. And as D...DF notes, Bon Chon sold its recipe to the newish Boka, which now makes chicken in the same style (haven't had it there yet). Fri Jan 02 18:01:14 -0800 2009 4289969 10496 squid kun 5 4292543 It's really great and possibly even better. Plus quick takeout and delivery. Sat Jan 03 10:40:07 -0800 2009 4291132 28969 D...DF 6 4309994 Thanks! It sure looked good, and just like what they serve on Fifth Avenue. I was just killing time at Boka over sake and edamame, but I'm curious about the rest of the snackish Korean/Asian menu. Anyone checked it out? Fri Jan 09 00:07:26 -0800 2009 4292543 10496 squid kun 7 4310379 The kimchee pancake and squid balls are both delicious and greaseless. Fri Jan 09 07:05:34 -0800 2009 4309994 28969 D...DF 7 4317392 I have to say that Boka would definitely beat out BonChon for me. I really disliked the dark atmosphere with loud music and coffee tables at BonChon. The waitstaff at Boka was also much more attentive - a couple of them came by throughout our meal. We were never rushed and everyone was pleasant. As for the other dishes, they were fine. We got the seafood pancake and spicy tuna rice cake. I can't say either were particularly memorable nor would I go out of my way for it. The chicken wings was a little drier than BonChon's but considering how much better the service was at Boka, I don't think I'll be going back to BC anytime soon Sun Jan 11 19:22:13 -0800 2009 4309994 93566 kelea 8 4318053 i never had bed service at bon chon. yeah it is loud. and quite a scene. but i never had service i would consider bad. Mon Jan 12 06:18:55 -0800 2009 4317392 135229 thew 3 4289985 Check out Bon Bon Chicken downtown (Church & Chambers). Good, Korean style fried chicken, but more of a take-out place. Still not the fastest service, but infinitely faster than Bon Chon. Fri Jan 02 10:40:53 -0800 2009 4286547 236987 davenyc 3 4314305 If you are ever in Queens, you should check out UFC (Ultimate Flying Chickens). Very similar to Bon Chon and you can get it for takeout or you can sit there with it. It's damn good and cheaper than Bon Chon. Sat Jan 10 13:16:08 -0800 2009 4286547 155328 Taylor.Watson 4 4314512 I am, and actually kind of close to them - I live in Sunnyside. However, I've always been discouraged to try them by accounts of long wait - 40 minutes or so. One day I'll gather the patience though. Boka sounds great, too. Thanks! Sat Jan 10 14:33:04 -0800 2009 4314305 14038 RedVelvet 1 4288881 Haven't been to Bon Chon yet, but my favorite is Charles' Southern Kitchen. It's a hole in the wall, but dear God, is it good! http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/charles-southern-style-kitchen/ Thu Jan 01 20:30:01 -0800 2009 4267013 242172 Arkilokus 2 4291424 I heard Charles Southern Kitchen closed (not sure if it's temporarily) :( Fri Jan 02 20:19:22 -0800 2009 4288881 229681 chocolatebirthdaycake 1 4289242 Here's my favorite fried chix thread. I'd add Redhead to the mix. Bon Chon ain't bad but not Southern fried. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/428401 Fri Jan 02 05:34:28 -0800 2009 4267013 10173 guttergourmet 2 4289271 if the question was best southern friend chicken i wouldnt have said bon chon - maybe amy ruth;s Fri Jan 02 05:55:43 -0800 2009 4289242 135229 thew 1 4289426 IMHO Rack and Soul on W. 109 and Broadway is really excellent. Charles Southern Kitchen is closed and most likely will not reopen but his recipe is used at Rack and Soul. They also use his recipe for ribs which also IMHO are out of this world. Fri Jan 02 07:24:05 -0800 2009 4267013 43328 mitchell 2 4289793 Charles's?! Nooo!!!!! Fri Jan 02 09:39:26 -0800 2009 4289426 151342 CalorieBurner 3 4290229 There was an altercation in front of his store in early November and one of the folks involved got into a car and drove it clear through the store basically destroying the place which forced Charles to close. Fri Jan 02 12:09:21 -0800 2009 4289793 43328 mitchell 4 4290292 That's a great story, but I don't think it helped that they were selling big batches of soggy chicken, and sides that had a film over them from sitting too long. Prices could be dirt cheap if you ordered right, but I think business had dropped of. Fri Jan 02 12:30:50 -0800 2009 4290229 145096 sugartoof 5 4290393 So true. I could not believe how poor Charles' was for all the hype. I had had Rack n Soul which sucked but I figured the original would be at least good to great. Neither, not even close. I wish all people who make claims could have blind taste tests, then we would see. And yes, I had it "fresh" out da kitchen. Fri Jan 02 13:17:56 -0800 2009 4290292 239561 dietndesire 6 4312813 I'm horribly, horribly bummed about Charles's. I heard the place could be hit or miss (as sugartoof and dietndesire attest), but I always had good luck there. The chicken was just divine. I agree that Rack and Soul is a decent substitute for Charles's. Only problem is it's over-priced. I used to live 5 blocks away from Amy Ruth's. Maybe I just had bad luck, but I was never all that impressed with the fried chicken. Perhaps I'd feel differently if I'd tried the chicken and waffles instead of just the straight up fried chicken. Still need to try Bon Chon etc. Damn, I'm hungry now. Happy chowing, everyone! Fri Jan 09 20:11:01 -0800 2009 4290393 242172 Arkilokus 7 4314162 Rack & Soul has a special going on till January 20. Entree + 2 sides + dessert + soft drink for $15 (lunch) or $20 (dinner) -- I don't think fried chicken is spectacular though. Sat Jan 10 12:14:17 -0800 2009 4312813 241434 uwsister 7 4314813 Just tried Amy Ruth's and it's still great. I think part of it is a matter of preference though. I like white meat, and prefer a large size breast piece, with a crispy thick crust, and meat that's well done, on the dryer side but not without moistness. That's what Amy Ruth's does well but from reviews, that's clearly not everyone's ideal. Some people like their chicken to be the chicken version of rare (which I think is undercooked), with a light barely there crust. The other thing is, if you like dark meat, and someone is reviewing the white meat...well then who then it's a whole other ballgame sometimes. The waffles at Amy Ruths are darn good too though. I'd like to think there was better in the city, but I've yet to find it. Shark Bar is good too. Sat Jan 10 16:56:08 -0800 2009 4312813 145096 sugartoof 8 4316277 We hit Amy Ruth's whenever we're in NY. We LOVE it. And waffles weren't and aren't something we ever order but theirs are great. And I think the chicken plenty well cooked but still moist and oh-so crunchy. We won't be back til June so I'll just have to dream about it :) Sun Jan 11 11:36:00 -0800 2009 4314813 131001 c oliver 1 4289730 Bon Chon, Boka, Amy Ruth's (chicken and waffles) Fri Jan 02 09:20:26 -0800 2009 4267013 28969 D...DF 2 4289981 The music is way to loud in Bon Chon but the chicken is way to good tostop going there. Fri Jan 02 10:38:53 -0800 2009 4289730 253457 ElZiegle 3 4290298 Boka serves Bon Chon Chicken and is marginally quieter. Fri Jan 02 12:32:42 -0800 2009 4289981 28969 D...DF 1 4291253 Blue Ribbon has some pricey but delicious fried chicken (which I like to pair with some oysters) Fri Jan 02 19:06:13 -0800 2009 4267013 10198 eeee 1 4291421 Popeye's - never ceases to amaze me. Fantastic and best to go to one uptown on a Sunday when the after-church crowd is out and about - it is some of the best and most fun people-watching in the city and seeing it while munching on a juicy fried chicken thigh and sipping soda while staring out the window is a great thrill (to this gal, at least)! Fri Jan 02 20:17:28 -0800 2009 4267013 229681 chocolatebirthdaycake 2 4291428 Popeyes really does depend on location, and how fresh the fry is, but it's true, when compared to what I got from Charle's Southern, and other places, it's a winner. Fri Jan 02 20:21:06 -0800 2009 4291421 145096 sugartoof 3 4291501 Haven't had Popeye's since I was 6. Or maybe I never had it or maybe I was a little older. At least it is cheap and overall gets decent kudos which are believable. Imagine if they used really good chicken. Blue Ribbon? Yikes and at the price they rob for it, super yikes. Fri Jan 02 20:56:44 -0800 2009 4291428 239561 dietndesire 2 4316403 I also like popeyes, i first had it in Louisiana where they started. I had great fried chicken on 32nd st. upstairs, no sign in english, i think it was 3rd floor. they had a big bar and tables in front. Loud music and lots of young korean clientele. They also had some noodle dishes and more.. The fried chicken was very good. It was between Bway and 5th on the South side of the street. Sun Jan 11 12:25:31 -0800 2009 4291421 118604 foodwhisperer 1 4292125 Ditto the Egg recs. Not in Manhattan but Williamsburg ain't far away and god that Chicken Sandwich was good. Also ditto Piece of Chicken. It's 1 dollar for a yummy fresh fried piece of chicken! I don't even know how they make money. Would like to add Dirty Bird to Go, my favorite nabe place to the mix. They have yummy sauces too for dipping, even if they are a bit bougie. Also F Blue Ribbon Bakery. Overpriced and hoity-toity. Sat Jan 03 07:47:28 -0800 2009 4267013 22662 Nick F.