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Melbourne · Updated 16 Oct 2026

The best Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne

Ranked from 7,576 reviews across 11 restaurants.

Korean Fried Chicken at Bandak Chicken

The winner

Bandak Chicken

Korean · West Melbourne

Bandak’s Korean fried chicken boasts an intensely crispy exterior yielding to succulent, juicy meat, frequently praised for its explosive flavor combinations like the Smokey and Mala options.

reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken
28
of them positive
100%
overall
Overwhelmingly positive

203 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne VIC 3003

Closed - Opens 4 pm Wed

Plan a visit

Reviewers highlight the incredible freshness and a generous portion size, alongside diverse toppings and house-made sauces such as the corn rib’s ranch, offering a comforting and satisfying meal. What truly sets Bandak apart in Melbourne is its dedication to replicating the authentic, almost-identical experience of Korean fried chicken found in South Korea, offering a remarkably familiar taste for those with experience.

About the restaurant

Price

$20-40 per person (102 reports)

This is the restaurant's price range, not the price of the Korean Fried Chicken.

Phone

0493 382 042

5WRX+2C West Melbourne, Victoria

How it’s holding up

restaurants ranked
11
reviews across them
7,576
reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken
104
last updated
16 Oct 2026
Mentions of the Korean Fried Chicken, month by monthPositiveNegative

83 of the 104 mentions of the Korean Fried Chicken have a date within these months; the chart shows those.

The 7,576 reviews are every review these restaurants have, about any dish, so not all of them were read for this guide. We collected 577 of them, which can include more than one review from the same person. 28 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken at Bandak Chicken. Rankings are based on public reviews, not visits.

Also worth a trip

The other 10 restaurants ranked for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne, in order.

  1. Number 2: ChickoreaNorth MelbourneChickorea is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.17 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken

    Korean · 358 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051

    Chickorea is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.

    94% of reviews of the Korean Fried Chicken are positive

    Open - Closes 10 pm

  2. Number 3: Hello Chicken MQDocklandsHello Chicken MQ is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.3 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken
    Korean Fried Chicken at Hello Chicken MQ

    Korean · 20 Ti Tree Walk, Docklands VIC 3008

    Hello Chicken MQ is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.

    100% of reviews of the Korean Fried Chicken are positive

    Open - Closes 2 pm · Reopens 5 pm

  3. Number 4: JUSIKWest MelbourneJUSIK is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.7 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken

    Korean · Unit 1/39-47 Peel St, West Melbourne VIC 3003

    JUSIK is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.

    86% of reviews of the Korean Fried Chicken are positive

    Open - Closes 10:30 pm

  4. Number 5: NeNe Chicken EmporiumMelbourneNeNe Chicken Emporium is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.5 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken
    Korean Fried Chicken at NeNe Chicken Emporium

    Korean · 3 - 052/287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000

    NeNe Chicken Emporium is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.

    100% of reviews of the Korean Fried Chicken are positive

    Open - Closes 7 pm

  5. Number 6: Buza ChickenMelbourneBuza Chicken is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.10 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken

    Korean · Shop 317, Level 3/211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000

    Buza Chicken is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.

    100% of reviews of the Korean Fried Chicken are positive

    Open - Closes 12 am

  6. Number 7: Chunky TownMelbourneChunky Town is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.7 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken

    Korean · Shop 31, Level 1, QV Melbourne Cnr Swanston st &, Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000

    Chunky Town is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.

    86% of reviews of the Korean Fried Chicken are positive

    Closed - Opens 11:30 am Wed

  7. Number 8: Gami Chicken & BeerMelbourneGami Chicken & Beer is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.3 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken

    Korean · shop g/535 Little Lonsdale Street (on, Healeys Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

    Gami Chicken & Beer is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.

    100% of reviews of the Korean Fried Chicken are positive

    Open - Closes 11 pm

  8. Number 9: I LOVE CHICKENMelbourneI LOVE CHICKEN is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.7 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken

    Korean · 39 Rose Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

    I LOVE CHICKEN is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.

    100% of reviews of the Korean Fried Chicken are positive

    Open - Closes 4 am

  9. Number 10: By KoreaMelbourneBy Korea is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.4 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken
    Korean Fried Chicken at By Korea

    Korean · 7 Tattersalls Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

    By Korea is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.

    100% of reviews of the Korean Fried Chicken are positive

    Open - Closes 10 pm

  10. Number 11: SamSam Chicken & Beer MelbourneMelbourneSamSam Chicken & Beer Melbourne is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.13 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken
    Korean Fried Chicken at SamSam Chicken & Beer Melbourne

    Korean · 209 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

    SamSam Chicken & Beer Melbourne is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.

    92% of reviews of the Korean Fried Chicken are positive

    Open - Closes 10 pm

The longer read

What the reviews say

What the reviews say about the best Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne, restaurant by restaurant.

Why it leads

Why Bandak Chicken is the pick for Korean Fried Chicken

Bandak’s Korean fried chicken boasts an intensely crispy exterior yielding to succulent, juicy meat, frequently praised for its explosive flavor combinations like the Smokey and Mala options. Reviewers highlight the incredible freshness and a generous portion size, alongside diverse toppings and house-made sauces such as the corn rib’s ranch, offering a comforting and satisfying meal. What truly sets Bandak apart in Melbourne is its dedication to replicating the authentic, almost-identical experience of Korean fried chicken found in South Korea, offering a remarkably familiar taste for those with experience.

The alternatives

Where the other Korean Fried Chicken spots shine

Not everyone wants the same Korean Fried Chicken. These are the clearest differences reviewers point to among the next-best places.

  • Chickorea: Chickorea is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.
  • Hello Chicken MQ: Hello Chicken MQ is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.
  • JUSIK: JUSIK is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.
  • NeNe Chicken Emporium: NeNe Chicken Emporium is a top-rated spot for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne.

How to choose

Choosing Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne

Treat this as a shortlist as well as a winner: Bandak Chicken has the strongest reviews for the Korean Fried Chicken, and the others are where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.

  • 7,576 reviews across 11 restaurants ranked; that total covers every dish they serve, not only the Korean Fried Chicken.
  • 28 reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken at Bandak Chicken, and 100% of them are positive.

Questions people ask

What is the best Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne?

Bandak Chicken in West Melbourne is currently ranked #1 for Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne, among 11 candidates in our available dataset. Bandak’s Korean fried chicken boasts an intensely crispy exterior yielding to succulent, juicy meat, frequently praised for its explosive flavor combinations like the Smokey and Mala options. Reviewers highlight the incredible freshness and a generous portion size, alongside diverse toppings and house-made sauces such as the corn rib’s ranch, offering a comforting and satisfying meal.

Which other Korean Fried Chicken places in Melbourne come close?

Chickorea, Hello Chicken MQ, JUSIK round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 11 ranked restaurants.

How is the best Korean Fried Chicken in Melbourne decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-10-16. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.

How we rank

Each restaurant’s score combines its overall rating with how often its reviews mention the Korean Fried Chicken. How positive those reviews are, and how that is changing, is shown for context and is not part of the score. Rankings are based on public reviews, not visits.

Read the full method