Where can you get the best fried chicken in Sydney? Right here.

It’s no secret: Korean Fried Chicken is the ultimate feed for hangry people. There’s just something about flavourful plates of deep-fried drumsticks and wings served dripping in finger-licking Korean sauces.

Flying Tong does a bang-on job of authentic Korean food, and their fried chicken is second to none. From passed-down family secret sauce recipes (spicy bomb, soy garlic and sweet chilli) to meticulous batter prep, the result is crispy, juicy, and utterly satisfying chicken.

Order their Korean pancakes, bibimbap, and BBQ Ssam for a complete Korean food coma.

Wondering how you should start your Flying Tong experience? Dish Cult recommends the $18 Soy Garlic Flying Tong Fried Chicken.

This Surry Hills institution made a serious name for itself for… multiple things, really, including fresh kicks, hip-hop beats, and out-of-this-world fried chicken (and fried chicken ramen!).

A cult favourite, Butter’s fried chicken is straight-up indulgence: perfectly spiced and tender with a crunch out of commercial ads. Get it on its own, in a burger, or on a bowl of steaming hot ramen.

If you’re feeling a little cheeky, get in on the fried chicken and donut action featuring two fried chicken tenders, salted butter, and pure maple syrup drizzled atop – you guessed it – Butter’s famous hot donut. We’re actually drooling as we write this.

Wondering what’s the must try dish at Butter Sydney? Dish Cult recommends the Fried Chicken & Donut.

Thirsty Bird Newtown is a cosy joint dishing out thickly battered Southern American style fried chicken fast and furious. Survey their offerings from the overhead faux-blackboard and pick your flavour from original or hot & spicy.

An order of their 4 piece chicken with sauce will set you back $17 and nab you a double-battered (yes, that includes buttermilk) meal of spiced chicken that’s pre-brined and dried for a full day to ensure maximal crunch.

With a smattering of sides, you can cop loaded tater tots with bacon, cheese, and gravy, or waffles with maple syrup and officially be crowned a food fighter.

Wondering your Thirsty Bird experience needs to include? Dish Cult recommends the $17 Southern Fried Chicken (4 pc set).

Belle’s Hot Chicken hails from Melbourne and is helmed by Morgan McGlone, an ex fine-dining chef from Nashville. With several spots in Melbourne and now Sydney, this chain is spreading hot and fast for good reason.

Belle’s is a crowd puller for their generously portioned, crackly-skinned chicken meals with winning texture and some real flaming hot spice options (you’ve been warned).

Fans spring for their bestsellers like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Hot Chicken & Waffles and if you’re feeling extra hungry, grab their Baller Bucket that’s got a whopping 16 (large) wings with 4 sides.

Wondering what to include in your Belle’s Hot Chicken order? Dish Cult recommends the $21 Hot Chicken & Waffles.

While it might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of fried chicken, if you haven’t had a go at Southeast Asia’s rendition, you’re missing out. Ayam Goreng 99 (which literally translates to fried chicken) is an authentic, no-frills Indonesian spot.

Indonesian-style fried chicken (or ayam goreng) features light, crispy batter and comes with options of thigh or breast. Their deep-fried chicken usually comes served with a side of sambal, so you’ll get a mouthful of crunchy chicken skin, juicy meat, and spice with every bite. Chooks here are deeply flavourful (thanks to that insane marination) and fall-off-the-fork tender. Definitely worthy of repeat visits and its very own rave review.

What to include in your Ayam Goreng 99 order? Dish Cult recommends the Deep Fried Marinated Chicken at $7.50 a piece.