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Best Fried Chicken in West 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 · West Melbourne
203 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne VIC 3003
Bandak Chicken
A light, non-greasy batter encases succulent meat in every piece of Bandak Chicken's Fried Chicken, providing a perfect crunch that stays crisp. Whether you choose the smoky heat of the Mala flavour or the zesty Lemon+pepper, the generous portions and incredible variety of seasonings deliver consistent satisfaction.
Winner Verdict
Overwhelmingly PositiveScore
10.0
Mentions
37
Sentiment
100%
“Came here for early dinner on a weekday and decided to try the original half fried chicken with a side of honey mustard dipping sauce and the chilli cheese waffle fries. The plate of fried chicken looked very appetising and it was indeed very tasty. Each piece was perfectly coated in a light crispy batter that was not greasy at all, and even the wh”
— Barry
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$20-40 per person (102 reports)
Hours
Closed - Opens 4 pm Wed
Address
203 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne VIC 3003
Phone
0493 382 042
Plus code
5WRX+2C West Melbourne, Victoria
Why It Won
What Reviewers Repeatedly Call Out
Reviewers consistently highlight the perfect balance of crispy exterior and juicy interior across multiple flavour varieties.
Best for
fans of diverse Korean-style flavour profiles
Signature detail
non-greasy, light crispy coating
Worth noting
limited dine-in seating
A light, non-greasy batter encases succulent meat in every piece of Bandak Chicken's Fried Chicken, providing a perfect crunch that stays crisp. Whether you choose the smoky heat of the Mala flavour or the zesty Lemon+pepper, the generous portions and incredible variety of seasonings deliver consistent satisfaction. This tiny West Melbourne shop outclasses the competition by focusing exclusively on perfecting a diverse range of intense, high-quality Korean glazes.
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Overwhelmingly PositiveReviews Analysed
451+
Restaurants Evaluated
2
Sentiment Score
100%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-12
Runners up
Top 2 around West Melbourne
- 02
JUSIK
Reviewers consistently praise the fried chicken for its incredibly crispy, fragrant coating and juicy interior.
Unit 1/39-47 Peel St, West Melbourne VIC 3003
23 mentions
8.2
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Sources
2 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
37 mentions of "Fried Chicken" tied to Bandak Chicken.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.