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Best Fried Chicken in Southbank
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 · Southbank
Shop 11 R/3 Freshwater Pl, Southbank VIC 3006
Kan Eang Express
Reviewers consistently praise the delicious Thai fried chicken ribs rice bowl for its impressive flavor and quality. Although it sits at number seven, the restaurant remains a top contender because its diverse menu of flavorful wraps and specialty teas offers a complete, highly recommended dining experience.
Score
8.0
Mentions
2
Sentiment
100%
“🌟🇹🇭 Best Thai Wraps & Poke’ Bowls! 🥗🌯that’s made to impress!😋 ✨ This is hands down the best in town . Don’t miss out 👌 Featured👇: 🌯 Thai Roti Wraps ( filled with Green Curry Chicken & Veggies)🌟🌟 🍗 Thai Fried Chicken Ribs Rice Bowl 🌟🌟 🥗 Thai Vegan Salad Bowl 🌟🌟 🥤 Rose Milk & Thai Milk Tea 🌟🌟 🥟 Curry Puff, Calamari Rings & Veg Sp”
— Remy
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$1-20 per person (21 reports)
Hours
Open - Closes 4 pm
Address
Shop 11 R/3 Freshwater Pl, Southbank VIC 3006
Phone
0415 663 581
Plus code
5XH6+9X Southbank, Victoria
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Very PositiveReviews Analysed
30+
Restaurants Evaluated
1
Sentiment Score
100%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-12
Runners up
Top 1 around Southbank
Sources
1 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
2 mentions of "Fried Chicken" tied to Kan Eang Express.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.