The winner · Analysed 9,335 reviews● Updated 2026-05-01
Best Fried chicken southin Yarra

Takeout restaurant · West Melbourne
203 Rosslyn St
Bandak Chicken
Bandak Chicken is a top-rated fried chicken spot in South Yarra.
Score
8.1
Mentions
4
Sentiment
90%
“Came here for early dinner on a weekday and decided to try the original half fried chicken with a side of honey mustard dipping sauce and the chilli cheese waffle fries. The plate of fried chicken looked very appetising and it was indeed very tasty. Each piece was perfectly coate”
— Barry
Runners up
Top 10 in Yarra
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8.1
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0 mentions
8.0
- 08
Hector's Deli
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1 mentions
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0 mentions
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- 10
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0 mentions
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Sources
10 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
4 mentions of "fried chicken south" tied to Bandak Chicken.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.