The Best Fried Chicken Restaurants That Are Worth Every Calorie
In a bind over whether you should treat yourself?
Well… We’re already halfway through the year so you can scrap all that “new year-new me” BS!
If you find yourself bored on the weekends, or just need some good ol’ fried chicken. Why not try one of the places on our list of the top spots around Singapore that you HAVE TO VISIT for some of that deep fried chicken goodness?
For ease of reference, we’ve split the chicken selections into the following categories:
- Fast Food
- Tze Char (Har Cheong Kai aka Prawn Paste Chicken)
- Uniquely Singapore
- Korean Fried Chicken
- Western (Southern Style)
Name | Type | Average Price |
---|---|---|
4Fingers | Fast Food | $12 |
WingStop | $12 | |
Two Wings | $10 | |
Fish & Chicks | $12 | |
Arnold's Fried Chicken | $7 | |
Ikea | $6 | |
Jollibee | $7 | |
Ah Tan Wings | Tze Char (Har Cheong Kai aka Prawn Paste Chicken) | $5 |
No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar | $17 | |
Two Chefs Eating Place | $12 | |
Orchard Live Seafood | Uniquely Singapore | $14 |
Eng Kee Fried Chicken Wings | $1.30 | |
Yon Yan | $1.40 | |
Taste Good | $5 | |
Ponggol Nasi Lemak | $2 | |
Kko Kko Na Ra | Korean Fried Chicken | $20 |
BonChon Chicken | $15 | |
Oven & Fried Chicken | $19 | |
Chicken Up | $14 | |
Lola's Cafe | Western (Southern Style) | $10 |
Chix Hot Chicken | $14 | |
OverEasy | $24 | |
Clinton Street Bakery Company | $22 |
And if you’re budget conscious, here they are split into their respective price ranges:
Name | Price Range |
---|---|
Ah Tan Wings | $1 - $9 |
Arnold's Fried Chicken | |
Eng Kee Fried Chicken Wings | |
Ikea | |
Jollibee | |
Orchard Live Seafood | |
Ponggol Nasi Lemak | |
Taste Good | |
Yon Yan | |
4Fingers | $10 - $14 |
Chicken Up | |
Chix Hot Chicken | |
Fish & Chicks | |
Lola's Cafe | |
Two Chefs Eating Place | |
Two Wings | |
WingStop | |
BonChon Chicken | $15 - $19 |
No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar | |
Oven & Fried Chicken | |
Clinton Street Bakery Company | $20 and above |
Kko Kko Na Ra | |
OverEasy |
Do note that the average prices listed are based on the fried chicken offerings only!
4Fingers
With outlets in almost every corner of Singapore, 4Fingers is an easy choice if you’re craving for some crispy fried chicken that’s lightly brushed with an addictive Soy Garlic or oh-so Hot & Spicy sauce.
Average Price: $12
Central
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, Ion Orchard, #B4-06A, Singapore 238801
Hours:
- Sun – Thu, PH (11am to 10pm)
- Fri, Sat and Eve of PH (11am to 10:30pm)
North
Address: 9 Bishan Place, Junction 8, #01-32, Singapore 579837
Hours:
- Sun – Thu, PH (11am to 10pm)
- Fri, Sat and Eve of PH (11am to 10pm)
West
Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, JEM Shopping Mall, #01-15A, Singapore 608549
Hours:
- Daily (11am to 10pm)
East
Address: 10 Tampines Central 1, Tampines 1, #01-39/40, Singapore 529536
Hours:
- Daily (10:30am to 10pm)
For the full list of outlets, visit them here.
WingStop
With 10 different flavours to choose from, you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice when you need a little variety with your fried chicken.
Average Price: $12
Central
Hours:
- Daily (11am to 10pm)
West
Address: 2 Jurong East Central 1, JCube, #01-18, Singapore 609731
Hours:
- Daily (11am to 10pm)
East
Address: 1 Tampines Walk, Our Tampines Hub, #B1-K5, Singapore 528523
Hours:
- Daily (11am – 10pm)
For their full list of outlets, visit them here.
Two Wings
The fried chicken served here is the loving iteration of a 40-year-old recipe that has been improved with constant experimentation. Although the Heritage Fried Chicken Wings taste great with the Housemade Chilli Sauce, you should try the other flavours like Chilli Crab, Honey Soy, Mala, and Salted Egg Yolk.
Average Price: $10
Two Wings @ Timbre+
Address: 73A Ayer Rajah Crescent, JTC LaunchPad @ one-north, Singapore 139957
- Mon – Sat (11am to 10pm)
Two Wings @ PoMo
Address: 1 Selegie Road, PoMo, #01-23, Singapore 188306
- Mon – Sun (11am to 9:30pm)
Fish & Chicks (Halal)
Who says fried chicken should be limited to chicken wings and drumlets only? At Fish & Chicks, you’ve got all sorts of fried chicken goodness, from wings to burgers to a surf-and-turf combination with fish and chips.
Average Price: $12
Fish & Chicks @ Ang Mo Kio
Address: Blk 531, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-2429, Singapore 560531
Hours: Daily (11am to 9:30pm)
Fish & Chicks @ Orchard Road
Address: 8 Grange Road, Cathay Cineleisure, #B1-01, Singapore 239693
Hours: Daily (11am to 9:30pm)
For their full list of outlets, visit them here.
Arnold’s Fried Chicken (Halal)
One of the pioneer halal eateries in Singapore, Arnold’s Fried Chicken has now been in business for more than 30 years. How did they stay in business for so long? Well, when it comes to fried chicken, “Nothing Tastes Better!” than Arnold’s Fried Chicken.
Average Price: $7
Arnold’s Fried Chicken @ City Plaza (Main Branch)
Address: 810 Geylang Road, City Plaza, #02-99, Singapore 409286
Hours:
- Daily (11am to 9:45pm)
Arnold’s Fried Chicken @ Jurong Outlet
Address: 60 Jurong West Central 3, The Frontier Community Club, #01-05, Singapore 648346
Hours:
- Daily (11am to 9:45pm)
For the full lists of outlets, visit them here.
IKEA Restaurant
One of the more surprising alternatives in our list, Ikea’s fried chicken options are frankly, nothing too fanciful. But, for a plate of wings reminiscent of mum’s home-made fried chicken, accompanied with Swedish meatballs, who’s complaining?
Average Price: $6
IKEA Alexandra
Address: 317 Alexandra Rd, Singapore 159965
Hours:
- Sun – Thu (9am to 10pm)
- Fri – Sat, PH (9am to 10:30pm)
IKEA Tampines
Address: 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764
Hours:
- Sun – Thu (9am to 10pm)
- Fri – Sat, PH (9am to 10:30pm)
Jollibee (Halal)
The queue for this Filipino chain’s fried chicken is always insane! But once you take a bite of that juicy Chickenjoy chicken (word of advice, try it with the side of gravy), you’ll be back for more.
Average Price: $7
Jollibee @ Lucky Plaza
Address: 304 Orchard Rd, #06 – 48(A), Singapore 238863
Hours:
- Daily (8am – 10pm)
Jollibee @ Paya Lebar Square
Address: 60 Paya Lebar Rd, #01-05 to 07, Singapore 409051
Hours:
- Daily (9am – 10pm)
Jollibee @ Changi City Point
Address: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #01-37, Singapore 486038
Hours:
- Daily (10am – 10pm)
Ah Tan Wings
Double fried to perfection with two different batters, the Har Cheong Gai (Prawn Paste Chicken) at Ah Tan Wings radiate pungent fragrance which whets the appetite and goes perfectly with aromatic rice and sambal chilli for that extra kick!
Average Price: $5
Ah Tan Wings
Address: Yishun Park Hawker Centre, #01-40, Singapore 768867
Hours:
- Daily (11am to 2pm; 5pm to 9pm)
No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar
If someone were to ask me out for Har Cheong Gai and cocktails, I would’ve thought that they were kidding. But after trying it for myself… My reply would be, “HECK YEAH!”
Average Price: $17
No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar
Address: 5 Emerald Hill Rd, Singapore 229289
Hours:
- Mon – Thu (12pm to 2am)
- Fri – Sat (12pm to 3am)
- Sun (5pm to 2am)
Two Chefs Eating Place
A time tested classic establishment. The Har Cheong Gai here is less overpowering and on the milder side. Making it the perfect complementary side dish to their other signature dishes.
Average Price: $12
Two Chefs Eating Place
Address: 116 Commonwealth Crescent, #01-129, Singapore 140116
Hours:
- Mon (5pm to 11:30pm)
- Tue – Sun (11:30am to 2:30pm; 5pm to 11:30pm)
Orchard Live Seafood
Neither traditional fried chicken nor Har Cheong Kai, this unique rendition of fried chicken at Orchard Live Seafood would still undoubtedly, leave your mouth watering. Ask for the Steven Chicken and taste the addictive, marmite and honey infused magic for yourself.
Parking can be tricky at both branches so make sure you arrive early if you’re driving!
Average Price: $14
Main Branch @ Yishun
Address: 1 Bah Soon Pah Road, Singapore 769959
Hours:
- Daily (11am to 11pm)
2nd Branch @ Yio Chu Kang Road
Address: 16 Jalan Kelulut, Singapore 809033
- Daily (11am to 11pm)
Eng Kee Fried Chicken Wings
At an unbelievable $1.30 a piece, I challenge you to find a place that sells fried chicken for cheaper! Pair it with the usual fried noodles or have it on its own… One thing’s for sure – you won’t leave unsatisfied!
Average Price: $1.30
Eng Kee Fried Chicken Wings
Address: Blk 117 Commonwealth Drive, #01-711, Singapore 141091
Hours:
- Mon – Sat (12pm to 10pm)
Yon Yan
Originally operating at Red Hill market, this stall has the stamp of approval from our PM! Queues are easily 30 minutes long and wings are quickly snapped up with each freshly fried batch.
Average Price: $1.40
Yon Yan
Address: 726 Clementi West Street 2, #01-191, Singapore 120726
Hours:
- Tue – Sat (10am to 1pm; 4pm to 7pm)
Taste Good
Part of the simi sai also salted egg yolk movement. Now with fried chicken served in a mini wok. Need I say more?
Average Price: $5
Address: 1 Rochor Canal Road, #02-04, Sim Lim Square, Singapore 188504
Hours:
- Daily (9am to 7:45pm)
Ponggol Nasi Lemak
You really can’t go wrong with a piece or multiple pieces of fried chicken wings with a plate of fragrant Nasi Lemak. Or if you’re so inclined, skip the Nasi Lemak and just order an entire platter of chicken wings!
Average Price: $2
Main Branch
Address: 371 Jalan Besar, #01-01, Singapore 208998
Hours:
- Mon – Sun (12pm to 11pm)
Kko Kko Na Ra
Personally, I’d recommend going for the whole chicken! Afraid you’d have left-overs? Fret not, they still taste equally good (in the middle of the night) after a couple of minutes in the microwave or even kept for the next day as a midday snack!
Average Price: $20
Kko Kko Na Ra
Address: 68 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088489
Hours:
- Mon – Sat (11am to 3pm; 6pm to 3am)
- Sun (6pm to 1am)
BonChon Chicken
Originating from South Korea, this franchise has one of the best Korean fried chicken offerings in town.
Average Price: $15
BonChon @ Bugis+
Address: 201 Victoria Street, Bugis+, #01-11, Singapore 188067
Hours:
- Daily (11:30am to 9:30pm)
For their full list of outlets, visit them here.
Oven & Fried Chicken
Prefer to have a mix of fried and non-fried chicken? This is the place for you! The oven baked options are equally (if not) more tasty than their fried counterparts. Best of all, they’re (probably?) healthier too!
Average Price: $19
OFC @ Tanjong Katong
Address: 230 Tanjong Katong Road
Hours:
- Mon – Wed, Sun (11:30am to 2.30pm; 5.30pm to 12am)
- Thu – Sat (11.30am to 2.30pm; 5.30pm to 1am)
OFC @ Telok Ayer
Address: 182 Telok Ayer Street
Hours:
- Mon – Fri (11:30am to 2:30pm; 5:30pm to 12am)
- Sat – Sun (4pm to 12am)
OFC @ Bukit Timah
Address: 16 Chun Tin Road
Hours:
- Mon – Thu, Sun (11:30am to 2:30pm; 5:30pm to 12am)
- Fri – Sat (11:30am to 2:30pm; 5:30pm to 1am)
Chicken Up
From ganjang (soy) to yangnyum (sweet and spicy) flavours, you’d be spoiled for choice at this establishment.
Average Price: $14
Chicken Up @ Tanjong Pagar
Address: 48 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01
Hours:
- Mon – Thu (5:30pm to 2am)
- Fri – Sat (5:30pm to 3am)
- Sun (5:30pm to 12am)
Chicken Up @ Orchard
Address: 176 Orchard Road, Centrepoint, #01-33H, Singapore 238843
Hours:
- Daily (11am to 11pm)
Lola’s Cafe
A neighbourhood cafe that’s hidden in the heart of Kovan. Their Honey Paprika Crispy Wings are a must-try and a perfect late-night snack!
Average Price: $10
Lola’s Cafe
Address: 5 Simon Road, Singapore 545893
Hours:
- Tue – Thu, Sun (10am to 11:30pm)
- Fri – Sat (10am to 12am)
Chix Hot Chicken (Halal)
Specialising in Nashville style fried chicken, ready your tastebuds for some fiery spice!
Average Price: $14
Address: 1 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199069
Hours:
- Mon – Sat (12pm to 9pm)
OverEasy
Pillowy soft potato bun, Japanese cucumbers, bright coleslaw, chipotle mayo and a thick, succulent piece of buttermilk fried chicken thigh. Experience it for yourself and let the food do the talking.
Average Price: $24
Address: 541 Orchard Road, #01-01 Liat Towers, Singapore 238881
Hours:
- Mon – Thu (3pm to 11pm)
- Fri (12pm to 1am)
- Sat (10am to 1am)
- Sun (10am to 10pm)
Clinton Street Bakery Co.
Order their Chicken & Waffles, a Southern classic which features their award-winning Buttermilk Fried Chicken served with vanilla buttermilk waffles and honey-Tabasco sauce. Or just order the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Plate and enjoy your chicken with a side of jalapeño cornbread.
Average Price: $22
Address: 31 Purvis Street, Singapore 188608
Hours:
- Mon – Thu (8:30am to 6pm)
- Fri – Sat (8am to 9pm)
- Sun (8am to 6pm)
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