New York, NY
For Fried Chicken in New York, the local food press points to The Commodore, Bobwhite Counter, and Pecking House Chinatown. Picks from The Infatuation, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated June 2026.
The Commodore · Williamsburg
Pickle-brined Southern fried chicken in a Williamsburg bar — salty, crunchy, and a perennial NYC favorite.
Bobwhite Counter · East Village
Southern-style fried chicken that's perfectly crisp and hyper-moist, at honest counter prices.
Pecking House Chinatown
A Chinese-Nashville fusion with a shattering crust and moist meat — the chicken that built a cult following.
Atoboy · Flatiron
Korean fried chicken with a thick, crispy crust and fried garlic chips, from the modern Korean tasting room.
Potluck Club · Lower East Side
Cantonese-American salt-and-pepper chicken — crunchy and tingly — with a chili-plum jam on the side.
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