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Best Fried Chicken in Haymarket

Compare 14 ranked candidates for Fried Chicken in Haymarket, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

Plan your visit to Chicken Number 5 Darling Square

9 Little Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000

Restaurant price range: $1-20 per person. This is not a verified price for Fried Chicken. Confirm opening hours and dish availability before travelling.

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The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for Fried Chicken in Haymarket

  1. 1Chicken Number 5 Darling SquareHaymarketChicken Number 5 Darling Square’s Fried Chicken boasts exceptionally juicy, perfectly cooked pieces, achieving...8.0
  2. 2Mr Hotpoter HaymarketHaymarketMr Hotpoter Haymarket is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in Haymarket.7.2
  3. 3One PotHaymarketOne Pot is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in Haymarket.7.2
  4. 4Pho Vien Express ChinatownHaymarketPho Vien Express Chinatown is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in Haymarket.7.2
  5. 5BasaxHaymarketBasax is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in Haymarket.7.1
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American · Haymarket

9 Little Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000

Chicken Number 5 Darling Square

Chicken Number 5 Darling Square’s Fried Chicken boasts exceptionally juicy, perfectly cooked pieces, achieving a delightful balance of crisp skin and tender meat, enhanced by a generous scattering of seaweed seasoning and a touch of mild spice. Reviewers lauded the freshness and texture of the chicken, often accompanied by a flavorful broth and satisfying portion size that delivered considerable value for money. Situated in Haymarket, this establishment distinguishes itself with its dynamic seasoning options and commitment to delivering incredibly fresh, craveable fried chicken that elevates the neighborhood's dining scene.

Score

8.0

Mentions

3

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Website

Price

$1-20 per person (26 reports)

Hours

Open - Closes 10 pm

Phone

0424 910 028

$1-20 per person

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-02

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

37 of 43 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 6 older).

Jul 25Jan 26Jul 26
PositiveNegative

This dataset contains 14 ranked candidates and 15,216 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 3 recorded dish mentions are associated with Chicken Number 5 Darling Square. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 14 around Haymarket

Review guide

The evidence behind the best Fried Chicken in Haymarket

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best Fried Chicken in Haymarket, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

15,216+

Restaurants

14

Updated

2026-09-02

Why the winner leads

Why Chicken Number 5 Darling Square ranks #1 for Fried Chicken

Chicken Number 5 Darling Square’s Fried Chicken boasts exceptionally juicy, perfectly cooked pieces, achieving a delightful balance of crisp skin and tender meat, enhanced by a generous scattering of seaweed seasoning and a touch of mild spice. Reviewers lauded the freshness and texture of the chicken, often accompanied by a flavorful broth and satisfying portion size that delivered considerable value for money. Situated in Haymarket, this establishment distinguishes itself with its dynamic seasoning options and commitment to delivering incredibly fresh, craveable fried chicken that elevates the neighborhood's dining scene.

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top Fried Chicken spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because Fried Chicken searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

  • Mr Hotpoter Haymarket: Mr Hotpoter Haymarket is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in Haymarket.
  • One Pot: One Pot is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in Haymarket.
  • Pho Vien Express Chinatown: Pho Vien Express Chinatown is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in Haymarket.
  • Basax: Basax is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in Haymarket.

How to choose

Choosing Fried Chicken in Haymarket

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Chicken Number 5 Darling Square is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Haymarket.

  • 15,216 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 14 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
  • Chicken Number 5 Darling Square has 3 Fried Chicken mentions and a 100% sentiment score.
  • The score weighs review sentiment, recency, and dish-specific mentions.
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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Fried Chicken in Haymarket?

Chicken Number 5 Darling Square in Haymarket is currently ranked #1 for Fried Chicken in Haymarket, among 14 candidates in our available dataset. Chicken Number 5 Darling Square’s Fried Chicken boasts exceptionally juicy, perfectly cooked pieces, achieving a delightful balance of crisp skin and tender meat, enhanced by a generous scattering of seaweed seasoning and a touch of mild spice. Reviewers lauded the freshness and texture of the chicken, often accompanied by a flavorful broth and satisfying portion size that delivered considerable value for money.

Which other Fried Chicken places in Haymarket come close?

Mr Hotpoter Haymarket, One Pot, Pho Vien Express Chinatown round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 14 ranked restaurants.

How is the best Fried Chicken in Haymarket decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-02. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.