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Fried Chicken You Must Try in Melbourne CBD

The 10 best fried chicken spots in Melbourne CBD

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

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RANKED
03
of 8
BY KOREA4.5
KoreanMelbourne
Editor's note

Laneway Korean favourite off Tattersalls Lane, known for hot stone bibimbap, kimchi jjigae and queues from noon.

04
of 8
4.6
KoreanMelbourne
Editor's note

CBD Korean canteen dishing up no-MSG bibimbap and fried chicken in huge, cheap portions.

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

QV food court stall turning out cheesy Korean corn dogs and tteokbokki made fresh to order.

07
of 8
4.5
KoreanMelbourne
Editor's note

Melbourne Central's cult Korean fried chicken spot — snow cheese and smoked soy sauce wings worth the third-floor detour.

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

Budget Indonesian rice bowls in a CBD campus food court, known for volcano chicken and nasi gila

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

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

Fried Chicken You Must Try in Melbourne CBD · The Curator