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The winner · Analysed 1,884 reviews● Updated 2026-08-07

Best Fried Chicken in South Yarra

With 1884 reviews pinpointing South Yarra’s best fried chicken, Benny's American Burger emerged as the clear favourite, demonstrating a strong preference for juicy, crispy results. The competition was fierce amongst four restaurants.

The verdict at a glance

Top 4 for Fried Chicken in South Yarra

  1. 1Benny's American BurgerSouth YarraBenny’s American Burger in South Yarra has quickly become known for its seriously satisfying Fried Chicken.7.1
  2. 2Mai JiaSouth YarraMai Jia is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in South Yarra.7.1
  3. 3Teh Tarik CornerSouth YarraTeh Tarik Corner is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in South Yarra.7.0
  4. 4YakikamiSouth YarraYakikami is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in South Yarra.7.0
#1 Ranked
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Unknown · South Yarra

560 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141

Benny's American Burger

Benny’s American Burger in South Yarra has quickly become known for its seriously satisfying Fried Chicken. Customers rave about the perfectly crisp skin and juicy, flavourful meat – many describe it as a standout dish and a reliable favourite. This bustling burger joint is ideal for those seeking classic American comfort food, particularly families and groups looking for a hearty and enjoyable meal.

Score

7.1

Mentions

4

Sentiment

100%

Crispy skinJuicy meatWell-seasoned flavourGenerous portions

Why it won

Reviewers consistently highlight the quality and flavour of Benny's American Burger’s fried chicken, describing it as a reliably delicious option.

Best for

A satisfying, classic fried chicken experience.

Signature detail

The restaurant’s use of buttermilk in the batter is frequently praised.

Plan the visit

Website

Price

$20-40 per person (281 reports)

Phone

03) 7046 6644

$20-40 per person

Why this ranking is reliable

Updated 2026-08-07

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Overwhelmingly Positive

3 of 10 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 7 older).

PositiveNegative

We analysed 1,884 reviews across 4 restaurants, weighting each mention by recency, sentiment polarity and the authority of the source. 4 mentions of “Fried Chicken” tie directly to Benny's American Burger, with a 100% sentiment score.

Runners up

Top 4 around South Yarra

Review guide

The evidence behind the best Fried Chicken in South Yarra

This Fried Chicken guide for South Yarra compares 4 restaurants using 1884 review signals, dish mentions, and diner sentiment. Benny's American Burger leads on The restaurant’s use of buttermilk in the batter is frequently praised., while the shortlist shows where other highly rated bowls stand out.

Reviews

1,884+

Restaurants

4

Updated

2026-08-07

Why the winner leads

Why Benny's American Burger ranks #1 for Fried Chicken

The strongest dish-specific praise centres on the quality and flavour of Benny's American Burger’s fried chicken, describing it as a reliably delicious option.

  • 4 review mentions feed into the winner score
  • The clearest pattern in the excerpts is The restaurant’s use of buttermilk in the batter is frequently praised
  • Common praise includes Crispy skin, Juicy meat, Well-seasoned flavour, Generous portions

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top Fried Chicken spots stand out

The runner-up list gives diners a useful spread rather than a single answer. Mai Jia, Teh Tarik Corner, Yakikami each show different strengths in the review evidence, from flavour and consistency to service, setting, or value. They do not displace Benny's American Burger, but they help explain where the broader South Yarra shortlist is strongest.

  • Mai Jia: Mai Jia is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in South Yarra
  • Teh Tarik Corner: Teh Tarik Corner is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in South Yarra
  • Yakikami: Yakikami is a top-rated spot for Fried Chicken in South Yarra

How to choose

Choosing Fried Chicken in South Yarra

Use the ranking as a starting point, then match it to the kind of meal you want. Higher mention counts point to restaurants where diners specifically discuss Fried Chicken, while sentiment and snippets help separate strong dish praise from general restaurant approval. If you care most about the dish itself, prioritise venues with clear review evidence rather than only the highest overall profile.

  • Prioritise venues with specific dish mentions
  • Use runner-up summaries to match flavour, setting, and value
  • Check snippets for concrete praise before choosing
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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Fried Chicken in South Yarra?

Benny's American Burger in South Yarra is currently ranked #1 for Fried Chicken in South Yarra, based on 1,884 analysed reviews. Benny’s American Burger in South Yarra has quickly become known for its seriously satisfying Fried Chicken. Customers rave about the perfectly crisp skin and juicy, flavourful meat – many describe it as a standout dish and a reliable favourite.

Which other Fried Chicken places in South Yarra come close?

Mai Jia, Teh Tarik Corner, Yakikami round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 4 ranked restaurants.

How is the best Fried Chicken in South Yarra decided?

BiteRanked analysed 1,884 reviews across 4 restaurants, scoring each on dish-specific mentions, review sentiment, and recency. Rankings are re-checked as new reviews arrive; this page was last updated 2026-08-07.