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Deliciously crispy: The best fried chicken spots in the Mother City

When it comes to comfort food, you cannot get it wrong! If chicken is what you are craving right now, our mother city, Cape Town, has some of the best places to get fried chicken that will scratch your itch for something crunchy.

These are some of the top-rated places to eat delicious fried chicken:

Sir Chicken

A well-liked location in Cape Town with delicious fried chicken. Home to the famous Korean fried chicken that has juicy, delicate flesh and crispy, golden-brown skin. Sir Chicken comes in a range of flavours, from mild to spicy, and is situated in various spots such as Lourensford Market and Elgin Railway Market for collection and delivery.

 

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Plucky’s Fried Chicken

Plucky’s Fried Chicken is popular in Cape Town and is well-known for its tasty and crispy chicken, offering a range of fried chicken dishes, such as traditional pieces, chicken strips, and delectably seasoned alternatives that are halaal, plant-based, and flexitarian.

Birdy’s Chicken

A well-liked fried chicken restaurant in Cape Town that is well-known for its tasty, crispy chicken that draws patrons in repeatedly. Birdy’s Chicken is a great choice for both big meals and quick bites, because of its excellent taste and quality. They are open every day from 12:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

 

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