DiningBuzz! - Top 10 fried Chicken Restaurants in USA

Share your experience of the most delicious fried chicken you had ever and make it part of the list.

not sure this would make the top 10, but as this is FlyerTalk:

Having a Bojangles right in the midst of the gates at CLT impressed these British tastebuds

Gingham Inn in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Great pan fried chicken.

Jollibee

Pinoy fried chicken is awesome ^

Jollibee

Pinoy fried chicken is awesome ^

^ to Spicy Chicken Joy!

In recent history, Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland.

My aunt's fried chicken. Well you asked!:p

For restaurants, Bobby's and Your Mama's Good Food in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mama's serves fried chicken on Wednesdays. I can't remember what day Bobby's serves it but I think it's Fridays.

I'm going to vote for the hot foods counter at any Publix grocery store. Every single Publix somehow is able to turn out amazing fried chicken.

Popeyes is underrated. Just have to get it hot out of the fryer. With the Popeyes hot sauce!

I'm a fan of the Korean fried chicken places in NYC as well.

Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago.

Paula Dean's Lady and Sons in Savannah, GA had hands down the best fried chicken I've ever had.

Okarche chicken in Okarche, Oklahoma. It's actually called Eischen's bar but everyone refers to it as Okarche chicken. It's about 35 minutes outside of Oklahoma City and worth the drive. They take cash only so forget about using a credit card. They only have 4 things on the menu, fried chicken, fried okra, nachos and a roast beef sandwich. Don't even bother with the roast beef or nachos, get the fried chicken and okra. They are served in paper trays with no utensils. You get a whole chicken (cut up) fried and enough okra for three or 4 people. They have a sign on the inside of the door that says we are a bar, we don't have coffee, tea or tap water so don't ask. They have beer and canned sodas and that's it to drink. The menu is basic, the chicken is great and there are pool tables in the back. It's the oldest bar in Oklahoma and a cool joint to hang out in.

Okarche chicken in Okarche, Oklahoma. It's actually called Eischen's bar but everyone refers to it as Okarche chicken. It's about 35 minutes outside of Oklahoma City and worth the drive. They take cash only so forget about using a credit card. They only have 4 things on the menu, fried chicken, fried okra, nachos and a roast beef sandwich. Don't even bother with the roast beef or nachos, get the fried chicken and okra. They are served in paper trays with no utensils. You get a whole chicken (cut up) fried and enough okra for three or 4 people. They have a sign on the inside of the door that says we are a bar, we don't have coffee, tea or tap water so don't ask. They have beer and canned sodas and that's it to drink. The menu is basic, the chicken is great and there are pool tables in the back. It's the oldest bar in Oklahoma and a cool joint to hang out in.

I've been there! Another place in Oklahoma City is Bobo's chicken. I would not advise trying to find it on your own. Mr. Bobo operates out of the back of a trailer. He has been shut down on at least one occasion for not paying his taxes. That said, I find it quite tasty, and it comes with biscuits and honey.

I do love my fried chicken. Must be my southern upbringing!

I have to say that I actually enjoy the Sunday chicken at Cracker Barrell. For whatever reason, they only do it on Sundays and a limited amount.

Fast food wise, my votes go to Popeyes and Bojangles.

The Lady and Sons was ok, but the buffet itself was a bit underwhelming IMO. For the best Fried Chicken in Savannah, try Ms. Wilkersons(probably spelled that wrong)

+1 to Publix.

+1 to Publix and Popeyes/Bojangles

Having a Popeyes right in front of a Publix is just a terrible dilemma :p
Another surprise was Hardee's fried Chicken, at least the one in South Brevard on Babcock.

I have always wanted to try this place... heard great things.

Just have not been to Savannah in years.

Paula Dean's Lady and Sons in Savannah, GA had hands down the best fried chicken I've ever had.

Frenchy's in Houston (original location)

I'm going to vote for the hot foods counter at any Publix grocery store. Every single Publix somehow is able to turn out amazing fried chicken.

I was in Publix the other day, I didn't buy the chicken but you could smell it cooking through half the store and it did smell good!

Seaboat in Champaign, IL. Takes forever (they only begin making it when you order) but it is delicious and juicy. For a chain place, I love Popeyes, but we don't have one around here :(

Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago.not all are created equal, got a favorite location?
Seaboat in Champaign, IL.thanks for the tip, it is in my notes for my next trip through that area.

Shin Toe Bul Gi, Sunset District, San Franciso. They have the most delicious Korean fried chicken, any fried chicken for that matter, I've had.

I'm going to vote for the hot foods counter at any Publix grocery store. Every single Publix somehow is able to turn out amazing fried chicken.
This.

Also Lamar's in CHA was some great late night food in a unique 60's style smoky lounge atmosphere.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken in Memphis, TN

+1 to Publix and Popeyes/Bojangles

Having a Popeyes right in front of a Publix is just a terrible dilemma :p
Another surprise was Hardee's fried Chicken, at least the one in South Brevard on Babcock.

I don't know anyone who has actually eaten at that particular Hardee's. I also didn't know that Hardee's serves fried chicken. It's actually good?

As for the Publix/Popeyes dilemma, that's an easy one for me. Since that's not my closest Publix, when I'm in that part of town and hungry, Popeyes wins. After all, I can (and do) get Publix chicken much more often closer to home and work.

Popeyes is underrated. Just have to get it hot out of the fryer. With the Popeyes hot sauce!

I'm a fan of the Korean fried chicken places in NYC as well.

Both those are great and if you're in NYC Lowcountry is very good along with some great sides like Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese. Also Georgia Brown's in DC with their Fried Green Tomatoes.

Haven't been there in years but my favorite was always the chicken dinner at Knotts in Southern Cal

I have always wanted to try this place... heard great things.

Just have not been to Savannah in years.


I grew up in Savannah and Lady and Son's does have some of, if not THE best fried chicken I have ever had... The restaurant itself is a busy tourist trap, but the food is amazing, just not sure if I'd wait 2+ hours in the 100 degree heat outside in line just to get in...

The way to go is to get it catered :)

Haven't been there in years but my favorite was always the chicken dinner at Knotts in Southern Cal

+1. I about forgot about this one...

Bon Chon fried chicken is unreal

pollo campero!

particularly in LA, where none of the staff speak english and the place is true to its guatemalan origins.

KFC if you any Chinese. They´re crazy for that stuff. :D

Paula Dean's Lady and Sons in Savannah, GA had hands down the best fried chicken I've ever had.

I agree. ^

Amy Ruth's in NYC on 116th between Lenox and 7th. I had the fried chicken and waffles. Best waffles I have ever had and stunning chicken. Maybe the best fried chicken too. Some of the Korean places in NYC are very good. Amy Ruth's was from another world.

Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago.

not all are created equal, got a favorite location?

Indeed. The one on State street behind the Hilton is HORRIBLE, Hyde Park is pretty good, and I've heard good things about the one down by Cermak and Michigan/State, but haven't been there.

Apparently some are corporate owned and some are franchised, and quality varies greatly.

The secret to fried chicken (anywhere) is "little" chickens, preferably no more than 2-2.5 lb fryers.

Hattie's in Saratoga Springs, NY.

The secret to fried chicken (anywhere) is "little" chickens, preferably no more than 2-2.5 lb fryers.

That is why the Asian fried chickens taste better, lean and less obese.

Jollibee

Pinoy fried chicken is awesome ^

+1 to that, and at least in JED, far better than Al Baik.


I'm going to vote for the hot foods counter at any Publix grocery store. Every single Publix somehow is able to turn out amazing fried chicken.

The funny thing is that I've had a few different people in Savannah tell me that Publix is even better than Lady and Sons.

The Brookville Hotel in Abilene, Kansas. The Brookville Hotel was founded in Brookville, KS in the late 1800's, but became known for its fried chicken in 1915. In 2000, the decision was made to move the restaurant to Abilene, and the building is very similar to the original. Best fried chicken dinner ever!

I must admit, but admittedly potentially hit and miss, much of the supermarket deli counter fried chicken (especially if recently fried) is as good and often better than that at some of the legendary temples of fried chickenry and the chain restaurants.

I do crave the livers from the Central Texas chain, Bush's"...

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant, at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park.

You still get a full meal including soup or salad and dessert for about $15.

And yes, the chicken is good but the sides are pretty ordinary.

Popeyes is good but, I always get the runs without fail. :mad:

Popeyes is good but, I always get the runs without fail. :mad:

I know more than one person that has the same problem.

Indeed. The one on State street behind the Hilton is HORRIBLE, Hyde Park is pretty good, and I've heard good things about the one down by Cermak and Michigan/State, but haven't been there.

Apparently some are corporate owned and some are franchised, and quality varies greatly.

There is now one on Washington in the West Loop. Any word on it?

Amy Ruth's in NYC on 116th between Lenox and 7th. I had the fried chicken and waffles. Best waffles I have ever had and stunning chicken. Maybe the best fried chicken too. Some of the Korean places in NYC are very good. Amy Ruth's was from another world.

I've been wanting to try Amy Ruth's for a while now.

I'll vote for two places in Brooklyn, NY.

The fried chicken and cheddar waffles at Buttermilk Channel is really yummy and Picket Fence makes outstanding fried chicken but no waffles :(

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant, at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park.

You still get a full meal including soup or salad and dessert for about $15.

And yes, the chicken is good but the sides are pretty ordinary.

My first trip there was as a little kid. My mother loved that place, not so much for the chicken but for the rhubarb sauce and the boysenberry pie. I was there a couple of years ago and shuddered when I realized how many years ago I had been there the first time. There are probably not a lot of restaurants that, when one is of a certain age, have been open virtually one's entire life. :eek:

There is a book called ROAD FOOD that lists some very good ones. One place as I recall was touted as the best in the US and we went there and indeed the fried chicken was really phenomenal. Immensely better than Harold's in Chicago.

Can't recall where it was (Kentucky or Virginia, maybe?), but a quick look if you can find the book should suffice.

Worth getting that book in any case.

My first trip there was as a little kid. My mother loved that place, not so much for the chicken but for the rhubarb sauce and the boysenberry pie. I was there a couple of years ago and shuddered when I realized how many years ago I had been there the first time. There are probably not a lot of restaurants that, when one is of a certain age, have been open virtually one's entire life. :eek:

I think people get intimidated by the line, it looks long but the entryway is very shallow and that staff knows how to move a line and cycle diners through the joint. It is also surprisingly larger inside than it looks from the outside.

I hear you about there not being a lot of restaurants that have been open one's entire life. We chatted up the waitress a little bit, found out that she was the newbie on the bunch (and she was not that young of a woman either). She said that she had wanted to work there for a loooong time and had had to wait for an opening. She mentioned that some of the wait staff have been there going on 25 or 30 years.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken in Memphis, TN

+1 It was so good my wife gave up being a vegetarian for one night!

My first trip there was as a little kid. My mother loved that place, not so much for the chicken but for the rhubarb sauce and the boysenberry pie. I was there a couple of years ago and shuddered when I realized how many years ago I had been there the first time. There are probably not a lot of restaurants that, when one is of a certain age, have been open virtually one's entire life. :eek:

I still recall my reaction on my first and only visit, 1954, with 4 younger sisters ranging down to babe in arms. I was rising 14, a man of the world, but forced to travel in the 3rd row of the Ford "Country Sedan" (no fake wood trim, that reserved for the "Country Squire"), a long way from the under-dash FrigiKing AC, and charged with maintaining ice in the zinc ice chest and water in the canvas bag hung from the front bumper all the way from Central Texas across barely charted wastes.

The chicken was OK, but not up to my grandmother's. The boysenberry pie was to wallow in, but I don't really remember the rhubarb sauce. Of course, i don't think I had ever seen a rhubarb, much less the sauce therefrom. I do remember that the best meal (in Solveng, CA, a smorgasbord, where I became addicted to cold fruit soup) on the trip, a Great Circle from the Southern Desert to San Diego (friends - who owned a Morgan they let me drive - in what was briefly our wartime home up to SFO, then through Yosemite and Tioga Pass, Vegas (far fewer bright lights and people then, but motels), Kanab, Utah (drunken tribes fighting in the night time streets) and Santa Fe and ABQ (La Placita was a landmark in that lost era) on the way home.

Art smith's friend chicken is brined overnight and wonderfully juicy, but too costly to mae a top 10 simply due to that!

As for tenders, I like Bush's here a central texas chain, but chicken express is right there with them. For a pure fried chicken, Krispy Chicken just around the corner from my office here is Waco is among the best I've ever had, and it has lines that are a block long in their limited hours open. I go there maybe 2 times a year, but I pass by it almost daily, every time their open, they have 10+ people in line.

Another one of note, the Dan'l Boone Inn Restaurant in Boone, NC

Dinner is ham biscuits, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, salisbury steak, green beans, corn and fried apples with pie or cobbler for dessert. $16.95 a person buys you all you can eat, great atmosphere too. The chicken is quite delicious as one would expect from a place like that.

Miller's Home Cafe New Carlisle Indiana. Been in business over 50 years.

For my money, it is Babe's, in Roanoke, TX (Dallas 'burbs). Bring some friends, order a platter and some biscuits, drink some Dr. Pepper. Life is good!

I like the chinese szechuan spicy fried chicken.

When he’s in Charlotte, Wolfgang Puck can be seen at Price’s Chicken Coop (on Camden Road). He loves the chicken almost as much as I do. If you get there at lunch time be prepared to get in line -- which stretches out the door. (Even Wolfgang will queue for their chicken.) It’s a simple place with a simple menu. No seating -- It’s all TO GO, and it's delicious.

For my money, it is Babe's, in Roanoke, TX (Dallas 'burbs). Bring some friends, order a platter and some biscuits, drink some Dr. Pepper. Life is good!


+1 ^^

pollo campero!

particularly in LA, where none of the staff speak english and the place is true to its guatemalan origins.

As far as chains go, I also highly recommend GFC Guatemala Fried Chicken. Ok yeah the chain is technically called Pollo Campero but I really think it would have been much funnier if they called the place GFC.

And here in the DFW area at least the Pollo Campero staff all speak English.

For chain fried chicken it's quite good - plus the campero beans are a good side (their mashed potatoes are terrible, however). Yuca fries are also a good side!

As far as chains go, I also highly recommend GFC Guatemala Fried Chicken. Ok yeah the chain is technically called Pollo Campero but I really think it would have been much funnier if they called the place GFC.

And here in the DFW area at least the Pollo Campero staff all speak English.

For chain fried chicken it's quite good - plus the campero beans are a good side (their mashed potatoes are terrible, however). Yuca fries are also a good side!

The Pollo Campero in far North Dallas at Preston and the PGB closed recently. It's being remodeled and will be a Schlotzsky’s opening next week. Pollo Campero must vary from location to location because the one on Preston had very dry chicken.

In my younger days I recall going to a place in Springdale, AR that had great fried chicken. Was it A&Q, or something like that?

AQ - said to have been Bill Clinton's favorite chicken and now
festooned with pictures of celebrities, including Bush Sr., which
is the only reason I got a friend to go who is a big GOP
enthusiast. The chicken was no better, in my estimation,
than Popeye's (which is actually quite good).

My great grandma's and my grandmother's fried chicken was better than any other fried chicken I have eaten anywhere...period.

Since both sweet ladies have passed away, it is down to a few Church's and even fewer KFC's for decent fried chicken...as long as it is fresh, extra crispy and HOT!!!

Cheers,

I was going to vote for Babe's too. Haven't been out to the Roanoke locations since I can get to the Garland or Carollton location much more easily.

It's great fried chicken.

Chicken Mary's North of Pittsburg, Ks. It beat out Chicken Annies which is next door on the show Food Wars. It's the best!!

Stroud's in the Kansas City area (two locations). Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.

Chris

Indeed. The one on State street behind the Hilton is HORRIBLE, Hyde Park is pretty good, and I've heard good things about the one down by Cermak and Michigan/State, but haven't been there.

Apparently some are corporate owned and some are franchised, and quality varies greatly.

I would rate the one on Wilson (just west of Broadway) about an 8: it just doesn't have the 'feel' of a Harold's - but otherwise is pretty good.

Another + for Publix, but it definitely needs to be eaten when freshly-made. I live three blocks from the downtown Ft. Lauderdale Publix, and I'll wait for a fresh batch if the containers in the rack have been there for a while.

Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago.

Yup! The one at 87th & Dan Ryan is still a good one!

Coops chicken inCharlotte, nc. The very best and always a line out the door!:)

Paula Dean's Lady and Sons in Savannah, GA had hands down the best fried chicken I've ever had.

Dear CMK,

Say it ain't so!

I've been having tasty fried chicken at Nana's Soul Food south of Charlotte NC...I might give Coops a try next week

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken in Memphis, TN

+1. And not a chain, either.

Fast food wise, my votes go to Popeyes and Bojangles.

The Lady and Sons was ok, but the buffet itself was a bit underwhelming IMO. For the best Fried Chicken in Savannah, try Ms. Wilkersons(probably spelled that wrong)

+1 to Publix.

It's Mrs. Wilkes' and is tops in my book too. I grew up in SAV and still go there every chance I get. Line up early!

http://www.mrswilkes.com/index.html

Last time I went to the Lady & Sons was about 15 years ago when I was hosting a corporate group for a city tour on a Sunday when Mrs. Wilkes' is closed.

A year ago I would have been all over this like a man over a bucket of fried chicken, but I'm actually sick of fried chicken.... and believe me it takes a lot of it to make me sick of it, I used to eat it at least every other day.

1. Bon Chon Chicken is amazing, we actually had people get jobs there in order to learn how it's made....

2. The chicken that beat bobby flay on Throwdown with Bobby Flay actually sucked, I've had it and it was incredibly disappointing.

3. Good Fried Chicken is only as good as the sides that accompany it.

I'm going to Jamaica in October and apparently there is some good Fried Chicken over there, can't wait!

Los Pollos Hermanos

Until the unfortunate incident with the owner.

Another + for Publix, but it definitely needs to be eaten when freshly-made. I live three blocks from the downtown Ft. Lauderdale Publix, and I'll wait for a fresh batch if the containers in the rack have been there for a while.
Same here. I've been asked what's wrong with the ones in the heater, as if I should take what's available and like it. That's when I ask for a fresh dark only box right out of the fryer.

Try Pittsburg Blue they have a Sunday Special for like 10 or 11 bucks on a typical upscale steak and chop house and it is yummy and clean impeccable service.

The Homeplace, Salem VA, popular with the Virginia Tech crowd.

Top Notch, here in Austin

Los Pollos Hermanos

Until the unfortunate incident with the owner.

Oops. :eek:

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...Top Notch, here in Austin

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Paula Deen's +1

Apologies if this has been mentioned previously, but Dinah's Fried Chicken, here in L.A. (there's one about 10 minutes north of LAX, in fact) is FANTASTIC. And I've heard that they were the first fried chicken restaurant to use the "bucket"-- even before KFC.

Speaking of KFC, has anyone been to Claudia Sanders' restaurant in Corbin, KY? She's the widow of the Colonel and famously said "I'm using the real original recipes from my husband, not the stuff they serve at the chain restaurant." I'm intrigued and would love to visit. http://www.claudiasanders.com/

I would be remiss not to mention (and apologize if it has been) that purists and traditionalists maintain that fried chicken must be cooked in an open cast iron skillet (in oil of a depth that requires turning to cook both sides). Total immersion in a deep fat fryer comprises schismatic errancy. Additionally, there's substantial debate as to the type of oil which should be used. While a few of the ultra-orthodox cling to lard, and Crisco is the grease of grandmothers (and those who remember theirs), I'm willing to espouse a school which maintains that modern "light" oils like Canola and corn oil are simply ineffective. Health aside, there's much to be said for Peanut Oil, properly heated.

Of course, avoiding over-loading the skillet, and understanding that different pieces require different cooking times, and seasoning before battering (and seasoning the batter) remain necessary.

As for the Colonel's pressure cookers, folks have gone to the stake for sins of less consequence.

Not a dedicated fried chicken restaurant but the Hyatt at Lex in NYC is connected to "Lexington Brass" that has the best fried chicken I have ever eaten. It was a "Fried Chicken and Waffles" breakfast menu option. Very good.

They also had bacon infused vodka on the menu. I did not try it but I was intrigued...

I would be remiss not to mention (and apologize if it has been) that purists and traditionalists maintain that fried chicken must be cooked in an open cast iron skillet (in oil of a depth that requires turning to cook both sides). Total immersion in a deep fat fryer comprises schismatic errancy. Additionally, there's substantial debate as to the type of oil which should be used. While a few of the ultra-orthodox cling to lard, and Crisco is the grease of grandmothers (and those who remember theirs), I'm willing to espouse a school which maintains that modern "light" oils like Canola and corn oil are simply ineffective. Health aside, there's much to be said for Peanut Oil, properly heated.

Of course, avoiding over-loading the skillet, and understanding that different pieces require different cooking times, and seasoning before battering (and seasoning the batter) remain necessary.

As for the Colonel's pressure cookers, folks have gone to the stake for sins of less consequence.

I read my aunt this post. She said to tell you she commits the sacrilege of crowding the pan and covering it. She does use a cast iron skillet though. Also you mention batter and she simply dredges her chicken in seasoned flour, no batter.

I read my aunt this post. She said to tell you she commits the sacrilege of crowding the pan and covering it. She does use a cast iron skillet though. Also you mention batter and she simply dredges her chicken in seasoned flour, no batter.

I too belong to a batterless clan, maintaining that dipping in liquid then dredging is the optimal approach, providing a lighter and crisper crust. "Covering" the pan for a period of the cooking time is also OK, especially early on, speeding the heating of the interiors of each piece, but "finishing" should be open.

"Crowding"? When faced by a hungry hoard clamoring for chicken, a forgivable error, but makes for greasy chicken, inevitably reducing the cooking temperature...

Any place Austin Leslie was cooking in New Orleans. Most recently Jacques-Imo's. He, unfortunately, is no longer with us but Jacques-Imo's still has very good fried chicken.

Stroud's (http://www.yelp.com/biz/strouds-restaurant-fairway) in Kansas City - pan-fried chicken

Bobo's (http://www.yelp.com/biz/bobos-chicken-oklahoma-city) food trailer in Oklahoma City - smoked, fried, and covered in honey (only open Fri-Sat from 5pm-3am)

Ok - you asked. I don't normally venture out of NW Austin - in fact I think I go by your place when I take the shortcut on the way to the main post office.

Anyhoo, ventured south of the river and found the trailer. I had called ahead for a big order along with their mac and cheese with the truffle oil. The hippie chick ahead it all ready - comes with school rolls and canned jalapenos. Very good, pretty spicy - much more so than Top Notch or Home Place or PopEyes. So it gets high marks.

All in all very good - more flavor than bland fried chicken. I had to smile at the earlier post by the TMOliver dude with the limited vocabulary since my mom always used two cast iron frying pans with Crisco, and the kitchen was always a mess on that day and it was a big production and always a big treat. Interesting how we remember those special meals when we were little.

One of my first real paying jobs was at Gino Marcheti's Ginos hamburger joint in Timonium. He was one of the first to put in KFC and the Colonel came to visit as part of the training class. We had a colonel clock with his mug on it that had an extra minute hand so we knew when to adjust the pressure cookers. Worked out ok.






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...Anyhoo, ventured south of the river and found the trailer. I had called ahead for a big order along with their mac and cheese with the truffle oil. The hippie chick ahead it all ready - comes with school rolls and canned jalapenos. Very good, pretty spicy - much more so than Top Notch or Home Place or PopEyes. So it gets high marks.

All in all very good - more flavor than bland fried chicken...

:cool:

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You have to be an "Old Austin" to recall when KFC and the Colonel came to town, at on end of a cheap hamburger place on North Lamar, 1960 or so, for some reason the name "2J's" comes to mind, but that may be another place all together.

Of course, back then, the "Stallion", had a special, half a BBQed chicken with an overflow of good FFs, $1.00, aided by beer $1.00 a pitcher. Who even noticed the brand?

You have to be an "Old Austin" to recall when KFC and the Colonel came to town, at on end of a cheap hamburger place on North Lamar, 1960 or so, for some reason the name "2J's" comes to mind, but that may be another place all together.

Of course, back then, the "Stallion", had a special, half a BBQed chicken with an overflow of good FFs, $1.00, aided by beer $1.00 a pitcher. Who even noticed the brand?

Man, I mourned greatly when the Stallion met its demise. :( I loved their double hamburger steak with brown gravy and onions.

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Ok - you asked. I don't normally venture out of NW Austin - in fact I think I go by your place when I take the shortcut on the way to the main post office.

Anyhoo, ventured south of the river and found the trailer. I had called ahead for a big order along with their mac and cheese with the truffle oil. The hippie chick ahead it all ready - comes with school rolls and canned jalapenos. Very good, pretty spicy - much more so than Top Notch or Home Place or PopEyes. So it gets high marks.

All in all very good - more flavor than bland fried chicken. I had to smile at the earlier post by the TMOliver dude with the limited vocabulary since my mom always used two cast iron frying pans with Crisco, and the kitchen was always a mess on that day and it was a big production and always a big treat. Interesting how we remember those special meals when we were little.

One of my first real paying jobs was at Gino Marcheti's Ginos hamburger joint in Timonium. He was one of the first to put in KFC and the Colonel came to visit as part of the training class. We had a colonel clock with his mug on it that had an extra minute hand so we knew when to adjust the pressure cookers. Worked out ok.



Thanks for the heads up on this. I'll have to try it out next time I am in Austin on a BBQ/Food Trailer crawl.

1) Ezell's in Seattle. Oprah used to have it flown in.

2) Loveless Cafe in Nashville. Not the most convenient of places to get to, but it's worth it. They also have 'piggy popcorn' there, popcorn with bacon.

Would any of these places fit the bill?: https://buildingmybento.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/fried-chicken/

Alas, I'll wait until a forum about best fried chicken anywhere is created until I respond...

Anyone tried Ezell's in Seattle? I love it!

definitely Gus' in Memphis. simply amazing!

The Atrium in NY city....:}

We went to the Loveless a few weeks ago, and though the chicken
was nicely done (if you like the thick crusty style), the pieces varied
substantially in freshness.

Anyhow, I prefer the dredged-with-flour-only KC style as practiced
at Stroud's.

There is a convenience chain in the area "Royal Farm" stores. They put out great fried chicken. Lightly breaded, great crust, juicy. Not really a restaurant, but great for picnics and outings.

Gus'! The only cheap plastic cups my wife allows me to keep in the house....