best fried chicken, right now...

[kevin]

price no object

[califkatie]

on my last trip, we had fried chicken at the Praline Connection on Frenchmen St.. it was great, as were all the side dishes. Service was a little scattered.

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Praline Connection
542 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116

[mrsfury]

Lil Dizzy's ain't bad. Good price and fabulous sides. Poydras location.. I have not been to the other in ages.

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Lil Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116

[JazzyB]

Emeril's fried chicken and waffles with Krystal syrup (lunch only m-f) and Willie Mae's.

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Emeril's Restaurant
800 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans, LA 70130

[lemons]

Miz Leah at Dooky Chase's. Lunch buffet, or a la carte. They were going to open for dinner after Labor Day but don't know if that happened. Except for Popeye's most f-chix tastes very similar to me in terms of seasoning, but this is great, clearly marinated and seasoned with some zip. And she's a treasure.

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Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

[JazzyB]

Not zippy at all last time I had it. Still, the buffet is enjoyable.

[gourmondo]

Mandina's has very good fried chicken, cooked to order.

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Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

[roro1831]

Mandinas was always a first stop when git to town. My wife loved the fried chicken but the last time we went she didn't think it was as hood as it had been. Hopefully just an off day

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Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

[uptownlibrarian]

Mr Ed's on live oak, and McHardys.

[Littleman]

Here Ya Go..........

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[JazzyB]

Depending upon what you seek in fried chicken, herewith is my 2 cents:

well seasoned, plus a bit of heat...Emeril's
ditto above albeit greasy....Popeyes (Popeyes outside metro nola lacks zip)
crisp, shattering batter crust, moist, juicy....Willie Maes
pretty much greaseless, where's the seasoning???.....Mr. Ed's, Mandinas
cheap, greasy, not much seasoning...Mc Hardy's
well fried, minimal seasoning....Dooky Chase...still worth a visit for their southern buffet
somewhat greasy, seasoning can be hit/miss...Coops
not too greasy, not too seasoned...Chicken Sue's

Jacques Imos used to have outstanding fried chicken, using Pampy Barre's recipe. The last time I was there it just wasn't the same and definitely not worth waiting on line

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Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

[GDPhalp]

right on the money, on all points - nice work