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Fried Chicken You Must Try in Melbourne CBD

The 10 best fried chicken spots in Melbourne CBD

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8 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

A curated selection of standout fried chicken spots in Melbourne CBD, based on ratings, consistency, local reputation, and discovery value.

How we built this list800+ reviews · 8 curator visits · August 2026
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RANKED · AUGUST 2026
03
of 8
BY KOREA4.5
KoreanMelbourne
Editor's note

Laneway Korean gem in Chinatown with huge portions, refillable sides, and a CBD-best fried chicken.

06
of 8
CHUNKY TOWN4.8
KoreanMelbourne
Editor's note

Melbourne CBD's go-to for stretchy, cheesy Korean corn dogs made fresh to order in QV.

07
of 8
4.5
KoreanMelbourne
Editor's note

Melbourne Central's Korean fried chicken spot — snow cheese, smoked soy sauce, and rose tteokbokki worth the third-floor climb.

08
of 8
KAKI LIMA4.7
IndonesianMelbourne
Editor's note

RMIT's hidden Indonesian gem — nasi gila, ayam geprek and volcano chicken at student-friendly prices

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.

Fried Chicken You Must Try in Melbourne CBD · The Curator