The winner · Analysed 9,287 reviews● Updated 2026-05-01
Best Fried chickenin Paddington

Thai restaurant · Sydney
56 York St
Hat Yai Fried Chicken
Hat Yai Fried Chicken is a top-rated fried chicken spot in Paddington.
Score
8.4
Mentions
2
Sentiment
90%
“Yummy, yummy Tom Yum soup! Portion sizes are generous! I got the fried chicken aswell, very tasty! Also came with some sticky rice which was an added bonus 👍🏽”
— Wetzz
Why this ranking is reliable
Reviews Analysed
9,287+
Restaurants Evaluated
10
Sentiment Score
90%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-01
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Sources
10 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
2 mentions of "fried chicken" tied to Hat Yai Fried Chicken.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.