Best Fried Chicken in Auckland (2026)

Auckland's fried chicken options have expanded a lot in recent years — from Korean karaage to Nashville hot. These are the best of them.

20 places

Peach’s Hot Chicken

4.7(1,621)

restaurant · Panmure

Owned by a young couple, Alex and Olivia, Peach's Hot Chicken serves delicious fried chicken tossed in a secret spice blend, prepared using a generations-old method from Alex’s grandmother.

american cuisine comfort food fried chicken

1,621 reviews

Just Hot Chicken

4.9(31)

meal takeaway · 660 Dominion Road

Just Hot Chicken offers a variety of delicious fried chicken dishes and loaded fries, perfect for takeaway.

chicken sandwiches comfort food crispy chicken

31 reviews

Munch Korean Fried Chicken

4.8(581)

chicken restaurant · Henderson

At MUNCH, we started with one simple idea. Bring real Korean fried chicken to Auckland. Every order is made fresh to order. Full flavour. Full portions. Every single time.

bold flavour crispy chicken fast food

581 reviews

Seoul Chicken

4.7(133)

meal takeaway · Epsom

Best of Korean Fried Chicken you'll get in NZ. We use a variety of herbs and ingredients to marinate our fresh chicken for 24 hours.

boneless chicken burgers korean fried chicken

133 reviews

Brewd Hawt Chicken Co Vikki Lane CBD

4.6(131)

chicken restaurant · Auckland CBD

At Brewd Hawt Chicken Co, we serve amazing food and drink, focusing on quality ingredients and genuine service while building a strong community.

artisan sauces craft beer fried chicken

131 reviews

My Fried Chicken Mission Bay

4.6(488)

chicken restaurant · Mission Bay

Discover the authentic taste of Korean street food and traditional flavors at My Fried Chicken. Our Korean Kiwi-owned, family-run business is committed to sustainability with compostable packaging and minimizing waste.

cocktails free range chicken korean street food

360 reviews

My Fried Chicken Ponsonby

4.6(1,260)

chicken restaurant · Ponsonby

Discover the authentic taste of Korean street food and traditional flavours at My Fried Chicken. Our Korean Kiwi-owned, family-run business is committed to sustainability with compostable packaging and minimising waste.

cocktails free range chicken korean street food

1,163 reviews

Oh! My Chicken

4.5(322)

chicken restaurant · Burswood

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious and well-priced chicken, along with the friendly service and clean atmosphere.

322 reviews

My Fried Chicken Takapuna

4.6(987)

chicken restaurant · Takapuna

cocktails free range chicken korean street food

768 reviews

Our chicken

4.9(59)

chicken restaurant · Auckland CBD

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious and crispy chicken, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere, making it a must-visit spot.

59 reviews

Churr Fried Chicken

5.0(24)

meal takeaway · Mount Eden

At Churr Fried Chicken, we do one thing and we do it right—fried chicken that’s crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bursting with flavour.

comfort food crispy fried chicken juicy burgers

24 reviews

Chic' en Eats

4.8(198)

meal takeaway · Onehunga

Experience this Nashville speciality, a Southern style recipe where succulent chicken is slathered in a delicious glaze to give it a hot and spicy difference.

fast food fried chicken nashville hot chicken

198 reviews

My Fried Chicken Britomart

4.7(1,395)

restaurant · Auckland CBD

cocktails free range chicken korean street food

1,279 reviews

bb.q Chicken

4.5(608)

korean restaurant · Auckland CBD

bb.q Chicken serves the best Korean Fried Chicken in the world. Our menu provides one of a kind recipes and features a wide range of authentic Korean foods.

authentic korean cuisine crispy chicken korean fried chicken

567 reviews

My Fried Chicken Newmarket

4.7(656)

restaurant · Newmarket

cocktails free range chicken korean street food

477 reviews

Chic’en Eats Morningside

4.7(67)

meal takeaway · Morningside

Indulge in a delightful meal at Chic'en Eats in Morningside, perfectly paired with our lip-smacking Nashville Hot Chicken.

comfort food fast food fried chicken

67 reviews

Jack’s Fried Chicken Queen Street

4.8(1,422)

meal takeaway · Auckland CBD

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious and crunchy fried chicken, as well as the cozy atmosphere perfect for sharing meals.

1,422 reviews

Jack's Fried Chicken Glendene

4.8(335)

meal takeaway · Glendene

Reviewers consistently praise the crispy and juicy fried chicken, friendly staff, and overall delicious food. Many consider it a go-to spot for takeout.

335 reviews

Chunky Chook

4.9(170)

restaurant · Te Atatū Peninsula

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious and crispy fried chicken, as well as the warm hospitality from the owner.

burgers donburi fried chicken

170 reviews

FamousEddy

4.6(213)

meal takeaway · shop 2

Reviewers consistently praise the fast service, hospitable staff, and beautiful presentation of the food.

213 reviews