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Fried Chicken You Must Try in Melbourne East

The 10 best fried chicken spots in Melbourne East

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track
7 spotsUpdated March 2026
FRIED CHICKEN YOU MUST TRY IN ME
The Lowdown · Curator's note

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

Where they are · 7 spots across Melbourne

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The Seven · Ranked

RANKED
01
of 7
DOOBOO GLEN4.7
KoreanGlen Waverley
Editor's note

Glen Waverley's soon tofu staple — bubbling jjigae in a shopping-centre spot families return to.

04
of 7
CHICKEN AND JOKBAL4.6
KoreanHawthorn East
Editor's note

Hawthorn East's Korean comfort kitchen — the fried chicken and jokbal are worth the drive.

06
of 7
SMOKY HEN4.7
KoreanMount Waverley
Editor's note

Mount Waverley's Korean wood-fired chicken, rotated over charcoal in eight bold flavours.

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 East · The Curator