Best Fried Chicken in CBD
Newcastle · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 8 venues
The best fried chicken in CBD right now is Light Years - Newcastle (4.7★, 1,632 reviews).
#1 of 8 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 5-7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the ceviche; the prawn dumplings and duck pancakes are standouts.
★ 4.7 (1,632 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 8 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 Unit 2/1 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pork belly and wagyu steak; finish with chocolate fondant.
★ 4.6 (1,889 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 8 spot spots in Newcastle
Rascal
54📍 1/266 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,732 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 8 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 10 Pacific St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the nachos; the mac and cheese is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (619 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 8 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 267 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pho and spring rolls; the cocomisu is an absolute delight.
★ 4.9 (171 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 8 spot spots in Newcastle
CorEat
51📍 35 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Chef Special Steak and My Childhood Memory cocktail.
★ 4.8 (288 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 8 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 326 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pan-fried buns, three mushroom dumpling, and lamb cumin pastry.
★ 4.6 (486 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 8 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 363-365 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.5 (180 reviews) on Google Maps