Best Fried Chicken in Brisbane
The best fried chicken in Brisbane right now is KCS CHICKEN (score 82 from 752 reviews), based on 20 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for fried chicken in Brisbane โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 20 venues this month
๐ Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 โ the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best fried chicken in Brisbane right now is KCS CHICKEN in East Brisbane ($$ price tier) (4 community mentions ยท 4ร called the best ยท 1 editorial list ยท dish praised in 3 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Seoul Bistro, CLOVE Burgers & Fried chicken. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 20 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 20 venues ranked ยท 18,753 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.6โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 8 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | KCS CHICKEN (East Brisbane) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | Seoul Bistro |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Seoul Bistro (4,458 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 20 across 14 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KCS CHICKEN | East Brisbane | $$ | 4.7โ | Korean |
| #2 | Seoul Bistro | Sunnybank | $ | 4.5โ | โ |
| #3 | CLOVE Burgers & Fried chicken | West End | โ | 4.9โ | Sandwich/burger |
| #4 | Sul.Zip | Brisbane City | $$ | 4.9โ | โ |
| #5 | Korean Chicken & (Chermside) | Stafford Heights | โ | 4.8โ | Korean |
You've tried 0/20
#1 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 2/888 Stanley St E, East Brisbane QLD 4169, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the chicken burger and boneless chicken; add kimchi cheese fries.
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4.7 (752 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions ยท 4ร called the best ยท 1 editorial list ยท dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
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Localsโ pick
๐ 152 Turton St, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the crispy chicken and fries; the lemon ice tea is essential.
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4.5 (4,458 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 5 community mentions ยท 2ร called the best ยท dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 1/75 Hardgrave Rd, West End QLD 4101, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Classic Beef burger; the Popcorn Shrimp is the sleeper hit
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4.9 (504 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
Sul.Zip
32๐ Low ground, S 2/85 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the fried chicken; the hot pot is the sleeper hit.
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4.9 (2,766 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop 12/734 Rode Rd, Stafford Heights QLD 4053, Australia
๐ด What to order: Order the Yangnyum and Padak; the soy garlic is a sleeper hit.
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4.8 (281 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ shop A/2806 Logan Rd, Underwood QLD 4119, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the chicken pieces and chips; request them freshly fried for best flavor
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4.1 (455 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 4 of 5 recent Google reviews
#7 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop 5/18 Wynne St, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the sweet garlic boneless fried chicken and charcoal BBQ chicken; add the burger.
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4.6 (201 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 4 of 5 recent Google reviews
#8 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 108 Margaret St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the chicken feet set and garlic soy chicken; both are excellent.
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4.1 (666 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 1 editorial list
#9 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 1/225 Hawken Dr, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
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4.4 (846 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท 1 editorial list ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#10 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 363 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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4.6 (464 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 3215 Logan Rd, Shop 28 Market Place, Underwood QLD 4119, Australia
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4.3 (403 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#12 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 448 Boundary St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia
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4.8 (1,135 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 358 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
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4.5 (338 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop20/803 Stanley St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia
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4.7 (791 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 66 Old Cleveland Rd, Stones Corner QLD 4120, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the spicy version with garlic sauce; chips complete the meal
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4.3 (985 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#16 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 9b Edmondstone St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
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4.8 (293 reviews) on Google Maps
#17 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 266 Kingston Rd, Slacks Creek QLD 4127, Australia
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4.3 (282 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#18 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 7 Little Stanley St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
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4.7 (2,000 reviews) on Google Maps
#19 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ 97 Creek St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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4.4 (963 reviews) on Google Maps
#20 of 20 fried chicken spots in Brisbane
๐ Shop7/1 Cordelia St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
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4.6 (170 reviews) on Google Maps
Common fried chicken questions in Brisbane
What's the best budget fried chicken in Brisbane?
Seoul Bistro is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Sunnybank โ #2 overall for fried chicken.
Where's the best fried chicken in Brisbane for a special occasion?
KCS CHICKEN ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in East Brisbane.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly fried chicken in Brisbane?
Korean Chicken & (Chermside) is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Stafford Heights.
Where can I get gluten-free fried chicken in Brisbane?
JMT Rice bowl and K-chicken is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in South Brisbane.
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How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ร10, 'the best' superlatives ร6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best fried chicken in Brisbane?
KCS CHICKEN currently ranks #1 for fried chicken in Brisbane โ 4 community mentions ยท 4ร called the best ยท 1 editorial list ยท dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap fried chicken in Brisbane?
Seoul Bistro is the highest-ranked budget option in Sunnybank.
How does BestDish rank fried chicken in Brisbane?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.