The winner · Analysed 169 reviews● Updated 2026-05-12
Best Fried Chicken in North Melbourne
Searching for the ultimate fried chicken in Melbourne? Our deep dive into 78,926 reviews across 117 restaurants reveals a clear preference for light, non-greasy batters and succulent, juicy meat textures.
Unknown · North Melbourne
358 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Chickorea
The chicken features incredibly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat that remains flavorful even in white meat portions. While not the top spot, the signature cream onion and snow cheese sauces are so exceptional that they make this Melbourne shop a vital choice for any fried chicken enthusiast.
Winner Verdict
Overwhelmingly PositiveScore
9.5
Mentions
28
Sentiment
96%
“One of the best korean fried chicken in Melbourne for sure. I never like chicken breasts but this shop change my mind. Crispy on the skin and Juicy inside. Even the breast is also juicy, This so hard to achieve and I recommend you to try.”
— SASIT WONGSIRIMAETEKUL
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$20-40 per person (101 reports)
Hours
Open - Closes 10 pm
Address
358 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Plus code
5XV3+RP North Melbourne, Victoria
Updated by this business 8 weeks ago
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Overwhelmingly PositiveReviews Analysed
169+
Restaurants Evaluated
1
Sentiment Score
96%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-12
Runners up
Top 1 around North Melbourne
Sources
1 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
28 mentions of "Fried Chicken" tied to Chickorea.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.