What’s special about fried chicken? For some of us, it tastes so good because it reminds us of our childhood when our parents treated us to this tasty meal, for others it’s simply the unique combination of crunchiness and tenderness. Plus, preparation techniques vary from culture to culture so it’s impossible to ever get bored of it. Here are five places where you can have some of the best fried chicken in Dublin you’ve ever tried.
Dublin's best fried chicken
All Bar Chicken
- American, Chicken
- 17 Capel Street, Dublin 1, Dublin, Ireland, D01 YK52
Up for feeling nostalgic? All Bar Chicken has it all; from 90s
music to superb menu options, and the restaurant promises that
whatever you try, it’ll be love at first bite. The menu highlights
include wings, tenders and cauliflower florets that can be paired
with different sauces (think BBQ, Buffalo, satay and Korean hot).
You can also have chicken in a burger; our personal favourite is
the Ragin Cajun with coleslaw, red onion, jalapeños, Cajun mayo and
lettuce. If the food turns out too spicy for you, treat yourself
to cookie dough with ice cream afterward. Come and
express your love for chicken in a friendly and upbeat atmosphere
with throwback tunes playing in the background.
Hillbilly’s
- Chicken
- 1A Ballymount Rd Lower, Walkinstown, Dublin, D12 PC56, Ireland
Sometimes the best way to satisfy your cravings is to go for
classic fried chicken – crispy on the outside and tender on the
inside. Hillbilly’s boasts several locations across the city and
owes its popularity to a recipe discovered in South America that
remains unchanged to this day. The menu is designed to satisfy
every chicken lover; you can have plain chicken, choose from
various breasts in a bun (think buffalo breast or chilli cheese) or
try the signature combo of chicken and gravy.
The Village Inn Finglas
- American, Pub
- 33 Church Street, Finglas, Dublin 11, Dublin, Ireland, D11 E62V
One of the best things about fried chicken is that it’s to be
shared – there’s nothing better than munching on your favourites
with a group of friends and The Village Inn Finglas provides the
perfect setting to do so. Branded as the community pub, the venue
is the place where you can enjoy homestyle American classics, often
while watching football and kickstarting your weekend with a pint.
One of the menu highlights that makes people come back for more is
the Southern fried chicken burger served on a bun with lettuce,
tomato, cheese and taco sauce. There's even buffalo chicken wings
in either hot or BBQ sauce, complete with blue cheese and a celery
stick.
Chimac
- American, Asian Fusion
- 76 Aungier Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
If you’re looking for an upgrade on the chicken you know,
consider familiarising yourself with how it’s prepared in East
Asian culture. In South Korea, chicken is more than just a meal,
it’s both a trend and a tradition that tastes best paired with
beer. Korean chicken stands out from the crowd because it tends to
be lighter and crispier than in other cuisines. But it’s not just
about the crunch, what makes it so special is the coating –
signature hot sauce and K-BBQ sauce give it a unique and strong
flavour. At Chimac, you can choose from wings, cauliflower wings
and nugs, or have it in a burger and set on an exciting culinary
journey. Be warned though: once you try this irresistible chicken,
you’ll struggle to resist the cravings.
