The Best Fried Chicken in Sydney (2026)

Sydney's fried chicken scene is genuinely world-class, and “best” really depends on the style you're craving. So instead of pretending one shop wins everything, here's our honest take — by style — on who's doing the best fried chicken in Sydney in 2026. Yes, we're on the list. We also reckon you should know your options.

1. Best Nashville hot chicken — Super Nash Brothers

We'll be upfront: this is our lane, and we own it. Super Nash Brothers ranks #1 in Sydney for Nashville hot chicken, with three stores (Waitara, Waterloo and Willoughby), four heat levels from no-heat Southern to the 2M+ SHU Reaper, and everything hand-breaded and cooked to order. The signature Nash Sando — a juicy thigh with slaw, pickles and ranch on a soft bun — is the one to beat. Start with the menu or find your nearest store.

2. Best premium / bar-style hot chicken — Belles Hot Chicken

Belles brought hot chicken to Australia's attention out of Melbourne and runs a more bar-led, premium experience in Sydney (think harbour views and cocktails alongside the wings). If you want hot chicken as a sit-down night out rather than a fast, fiery feed, it's worth a look.

3. Best Korean fried chicken

Sydney's Korean fried chicken (KFC of a very different kind) is superb, especially around Strathfield, Eastwood and the CBD. The double-fried, glossy, gochujang-glazed style is a completely different beast to Nashville — lighter, stickier, sweeter. We break down the differences in our Nashville vs. Korean fried chicken guide.

4. Best classic Southern fried chicken

For old-school, no-heat-paste Southern fried chicken, Sydney has some long-standing icons — King Street's Clem's has been frying since 1982 — plus newer players like Butter blending fried chicken with sneakers and hip-hop. If you just want a crunchy, salty, comforting piece of bird, this is your category. (It's also basically our Southern heat level, for the record.)

5. Best fried chicken burger / sando

The chicken-sandwich arms race is real. Our Nash Sando is built for heat-seekers, while spots like the Redfern Surf Club do a cracking, more classic fried chicken burger. Can't go wrong either way — though we'd obviously point you to ours.

6. Best chicken tenders in Sydney

Tenders are the great equaliser — no bun, no fuss, just hand-breaded fried chicken you can dunk. Ours are double-dipped and cooked to order in any heat level, sold solo, in 3 and 5-packs, or as a combo with crinkle chips and a drink. They're the easiest way to feed a table where everyone wants a different heat. Grab them from the menu.

7. Best halal fried chicken in Sydney

Sydney's halal fried chicken options have come a long way, and you shouldn't have to miss out on the Nashville experience. Super Nash Brothers serves halal-friendly hand-breaded chicken across our stores — same crust, same four heat levels. More on our halal page.

8. Best fried chicken delivery in Sydney

Half the “best fried chicken near me” battle is just getting it to your door hot. We deliver across Sydney from all three stores — and ordering directis cheaper than the apps, with the same chicken. Pickup's there too if you're close.

Best fried chicken near you — by area

“Best fried chicken near me” depends on where you are. Here's where to find us across Sydney:

• Upper North Shore (from our Waitara store): Hornsby, Wahroonga, Turramurra, Pymble and St Ives.
• Inner South (from our Waterloo store): Alexandria, Redfern, Surry Hills, Newtown and Zetland.
• Lower North Shore (from our Willoughby store): Chatswood, Crows Nest, North Sydney, Lane Cove and Neutral Bay.

How to choose

• Want heat and a quick feed? Nashville — start with us.
• Want sticky and sweet? Korean fried chicken.
• Want pure comfort, no spice? Classic Southern (or our Southern level).
• Want to suffer (gloriously)? The Reaper Challenge.