Description
Chicken Shop is a popular chain offering fried-chicken takeaway across London, with locations in Soho, Baker Street, Camden, Islington, Notting Hill, Putney, Hammersmith, and Canary Wharf (Chicken Shop). Their mission? To change how people think about fried chicken. They emphasize a double-coated crunch, bold seasoning, and flavourful sauces—marketing themselves as “the seriously good Chicken Shop” with reviews praising it as “best fried chicken on earth... end of”.
The menu centers around buttermilk-brined chicken pieces fried in British rapeseed oil, prized for its clean profile (free from trans fats) and delivering a crunchy exterior with a juicy interior . Crowd-pleasing items include wraps like the Straight Up and the aptly named Spiced Up Your Life, loaded with samurai sauce, spicy slaw, and pickles. Burgers such as the classic Straight Up Burger (£7.95) and the fiery Volcano Burger (£9.95 for classic, £13.75 double) showcase fun, flavour-forward creativity . Popular sides—house fries, loaded fries, and handcrafted dips (like buttermilk-herb or samurai sauce)—complement the mains nicely .
While maintaining fast-food vibes, Chicken Shop restaurants sport a rustic aesthetic featuring wooden furniture and industrial touches, giving them a stylish, casual atmosphere . Patrons often highlight the friendly service that matches the quality of the food, contributing to the chain’s high Google ratings . Their consistent focus on sustainable frying, flavour, and ambience has turned Chicken Shop into a renowned destination for fried-chicken takeaway in London—serving crave-worthy meals that balance comfort, whimsy, and thoughtful execution.