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Chicken Shop

Chicken Shop

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Kentish Town, London
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  • Adam F.
    Adam FJuly 24, 2014
    So I could say "Try the chicken. It is really incredible." But that's just obvious. This hip underground Mecca for chicken is killing it with awesome side. Do not go past the Apple Pie.
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    Jade TokarczykFebruary 13, 2013
    Chicken is juicy and tender (hot sauce not that hot). Recommend chips (properly crispy!) and avo salad as sides. Apple pie is a must have - love how its served with a spoon straight from the tray :)
  • Dave R.
    Dave RichardsonSeptember 1, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The chicken is excellent here but the real surprise is the desert, apple pie and brownie are both amazing. This place has a nice relaxed atmosphere with casual but good service!
  • Aris G.heart icon on user image
    Aris GalatisDecember 21, 2015
    Tired of bland ol' roast chicken? Then pay a visit to this underground (literally) gem; best chicken on the spit I've tasted; own sauces r yummy. Service friendly. Apple pie is top; brownie not really
  • Mark J.
    Mark JenkinsJune 15, 2013
    Nandos..pffff. Tramshed...pfff This is the best chicken in London. Cheap, good service and the all importanr factor. JUICY. Booking recommended as we had to wait an hour in the pub
  • Harrison N.heart icon on user image
    Harrison Nathaniel-WurieNovember 29, 2012
    As tasty as the no-nonsense Rotisserie Chicken and sides are, ordering dessert here is a must. The Apple Pie gets most of the love but the Chocolate Brownie is highly recommended, too!
  • Tom A.
    Tom AylottSeptember 12, 2012
    Absolutely fantastic antithesis to "nando's culture". Beautiful flavour in the chicken, sauces and coleslaw, and the Apple Pie is great. Great dining experience for a very reasonable price.
  • Monica
    MonicaFebruary 18, 2013
    The best apple pie in town! The corn on the cob is delish too and they bring it with melted garlic butter on a side ! Yum!
  • Yash A.heart icon on user image
    Yash AgarwalMay 17, 2014
    Amazing quarter chicken for 4.5.. And awesome sauce... Generally busy.. Come here put your name for a place.. Then pop to Southampton arms for some good beer... And come back when they call you...
  • Shail P.heart icon on user image
    Shail PatelAugust 28, 2017
    Still great after several years. Menu has expanded beyond rotisserie to chicken burgers, nuggets and wings. Great cocktails and sides.
  • Johannes D.heart icon on user image
    Johannes DriessenMay 21, 2017
    Chicken and Waffles made all my dreams come true. Drank an old fashioned which wasn't the best, but otherwise a decent meal.
  • The Times and Sunday Times
    The Times and Sunday TimesSeptember 26, 2014
    Perfect steamed-then-spit-roasted free-range Norfolk chicken in a supercool American-style restaurant at a price point just a sniff beneath Nando’s... Read more
  • Yash A.heart icon on user image
    Yash AgarwalMarch 19, 2014
    great value for money.. go for the quarter chicken if moderately hungry.. its good quantity.. really good chicken.. much better than nandos
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    VivOctober 6, 2012
    When we ordered the apple pie for dessert, they brought the whole baking dish to us and asked us how much of it we wanted!
  • Pasa M.
    Pasa MustafaSeptember 27, 2013
    Epic chicken. Take an easy session. Have a drink before meal, have chicken then defo eat pudding this place is ace!!!
  • Ruby V.
    Ruby V.September 8, 2013
    The cole slaw and butter lettuce & avocado salad are top... and sadly so are the fries. Chicken is second to none, but that almost goes without saying.
  • Lisa
    LisaDecember 15, 2013
    You will never step foot in a Nandos again! Super succulent and tasty (free range) chicken. And my God, their apple pie is deeeeelish! 😋👌
  • Marco S.heart icon on user image
    Marco SousaMarch 2, 2015
    All the awesomeness of the other Chicken Shops but with better service. Recommended after a stroll through Hampstead.
  • Steven P.
    Steven ParkerOctober 2, 2012
    Don't think in nando's portions, you'll end up force feeding yourself all the chicken. House red very drinkable. Apple pie worth it, whether or not you think you have room.
  • Ricardoheart icon on user image
    RicardoMarch 9, 2016
    Good for a deliveroo, but outstanding if you eat in. Apple pie is amazing.
  • Vic M.heart icon on user image
    Vic McGinApril 4, 2015
    Get a whole chicken to share between two, with avo salad. Cozy, with great fast service. Thumbs up.
  • Daniel M.heart icon on user image
    Daniel MeadJuly 17, 2018
    Damn good chicken! Delicious, moist meat, tasty garlic mayo, what’s not to like!
  • Cai Y.heart icon on user image
    Cai YAugust 25, 2013
    Not one thing was wrong in this place! I'm making it my favourite chicken place in London! DO TRY THE PIE OR BROWNIE!!!
  • Haaris Z.heart icon on user image
    Haaris ZafarNovember 2, 2014
    Chicken good size. Cole slaw v good. Leave space for brownie. Can't go wrong here!
  • Carl C.heart icon on user image
    Carl ClancySeptember 22, 2014
    Great chicken but the hot sauce was thoroughly disappointing. Lovely staff though and the apple pie is top notch.
  • Tom B.heart icon on user image
    Tom BrewerMay 7, 2015
    Chicken is incredible. The apple pie is a must have!
  • Darren W.heart icon on user image
    Darren WeakeOctober 26, 2014
    Everything is great, the chicken, sauces, coleslaw, chips and especially the apple pie!
  • BarChick
    BarChickAugust 27, 2013
    Pull up a red leather seat and watch those chickens roasting under the swinging red lamps. http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/london/chicken-shop
  • Arielleheart icon on user image
    ArielleDecember 5, 2014
    Delicious. Speedy. Definitely have dessert and try to get extra crispy chips.
  • Peter S.
    Peter SnowJune 29, 2013
    Great place. Good food, wonderful staff and since we went early evening no waiting!
  • Roberto B.heart icon on user image
    Roberto BuaAugust 10, 2014
    Best roast chicken I've ever had. Impeccable service, great space. Highly recommended!
  • Richard S.heart icon on user image
    Richard SugdenNovember 1, 2018
    Best chicken I have had in London. The glaze is epic
  • Kate E.heart icon on user image
    Kate EvansDecember 7, 2015
    Great simple menu - definitely go for the smokey sauce!
  • Royheart icon on user image
    RoyNovember 10, 2014
    So utterly delicious and moreish. Don't miss the browny.
  • Daniel R.
    Daniel RolleNovember 16, 2012
    Get a seat by the bar - and make sure you get the apple pie for dessert
  • BarChick
    BarChickNovember 7, 2012
    Head down the stairs into this dark den that pays homage to the one and only… the chicken (not the egg).... http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/chicken-shop
  • Kit C.heart icon on user image
    Kit CarrauJanuary 18, 2014
    Incredible chicken and amazing service. Can't wait to go back.
  • Carla S.
    Carla SMarch 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Cheap and cheerful, a posh, more importantly free range, Nandos and my new favourite post-work snack stop
  • Anna A.
    Anna AmelinaMarch 8, 2015
    Best chicken. Amazing apple pie. Great service.
  • Steven H.heart icon on user image
    Steven HylandsAugust 7, 2014
    The decent wine is actually very good.
  • Kim V.heart icon on user image
    Kim VuMarch 27, 2015
    The charcoal chicken and smokey sauce is awesome
  • Nicky C.
    Nicky ClementsOctober 4, 2013
    Food is amazing! Small menu but everything cooked perfectly.
  • Syed K.heart icon on user image
    Syed KhairiJuly 15, 2016
    Simple menu and good food. Fair price I would say.
  • Heikki H.
    Heikki HMarch 7, 2013
    Definitely worth a detour if you love chicken and good beer :-)
  • Aristotelis R.heart icon on user image
    Aristotelis RNovember 26, 2015
    Best chicken! Juicy and flavoursome
  • Aparajita D.heart icon on user image
    Aparajita DalalApril 23, 2014
    I had to take a doggy bag because I couldn't leave without having apple pie!
  • Anna H.
    Anna HargreavesJanuary 16, 2013
    Half a chicken is way too much for a girl! But they let you take what you don't eat home for a tasty chicken snack!
  • Anastasia B.heart icon on user image
    Anastasia BAnimationNovember 23, 2015
    The chicken is really nice and juicy
  • Roryheart icon on user image
    RoryFebruary 4, 2015
    Contrary to advice in previous tips, they do not take bookings. Turn up and wait is the only option.
  • Nathalie A.heart icon on user image
    Nathalie AMarch 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    You must get apple pie, no matter how full you think you are. It is law.
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