I've heard great things about this place from a friend, and it did not disappoint! I decided to go for the 53rd STREET BOWL, which features signature pulled chicken, brown rice, a mix of kale and romaine, pickled red onions, cucumbers, chives, and a drizzle of white sauce. It was delicious! The pulled chicken was flavorful, and the pickled onions and cucumbers added a perfect crunch and zest that complemented the brown rice and kale beautifully. I chose to order directly from the staff instead of using the kiosks since it was my first visit, and I'm glad I did! They were incredibly friendly and helpful, even wiping down the outdoor tables for me. The prices are pretty standard for a fast-casual spot. read more

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My husband and I stopped into Brine because we'd never seen one before. This is apparently one of two locations, with the other being in New York City. Their tag line of "Eat Juicy Chicken" compelled us in. Unfortunately, our first time was a bit of a flop. First, the positives. Placing your order is a cinch, either with one of many kiosks or with the folks at the counter. We opted for the latter since it was our first visit and we were paying with cash. Service at the counter was warm and friendly. While waiting for our meal, we also took notice of the wide array of pumps by the drink dispenser. They're all free sauces you can get to dress up your meal. But that was precisely where things kind of went meh. My husband's boneless breast meal was heavily sauced and rendered the whole thing a little too salty. My chicken Caesar salad was just fine, but I craved more texture (some croutons would've killed). I keep comparing our ho-hum experience to others who've raved about their meals here, and I think our mistake was two-fold: 1) We didn't order a chicken sandwich. I should've known better - when most of the signature items on a menu gravitate toward one type of item, it's a restaurant's way of hinting at their strengths. Opting to order a salad and a grilled chicken at a fried chicken place was a bad start. Learn from my mistakes. 2) We paired a saucy chicken with saucy sides. All three items in my husband's order - the meat, the Brussel sprouts, and the potatoes - were generously drizzled with a sauce. It's no wonder our taste buds breathed a sigh of relief whenever we had a bite of undressed crinkle cut fries; we were assaulting our mouths with salt and flavor. If you're a saucy person, have at it ; otherwise, I'd recommend creating a more balanced plate and ordering a few things without sauce so you can appreciate the cooking. Because in my heart of hearts, I believe items are well-prepared here; they're just doused in too much covering to be appreciated. read more

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I had lunch from Brine at the Fairlawn Promenade this week. I placed a pickup order online from their website (btw, it lets you pay through Express Toast if you have it). The Umami Chicken Sandwich was really good and hit the spot! When I picked up, I easily found parking in the promenade's plaza lot. The staffer inside greeted me when I walked inside and was friendly. He asked for my name, found my order on the shelf, and then handed the bag to me and told me to have a good day. Recommended! read more

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Been here multiple times and it is so filling and worth your money if youre looking for a healthier option. Their chicken quarter thigh is HUGE and seasoned perfectly. The meat is so tender and doesnt need any additional sauce. I did also try the half chicken option that included breast meat and that was too dry for me. I also enjoyed their MSG flavored chicken tenders. Had the perfect spice kick and the green onions on top made it even better. The one thing im not huge on is their sides. Doesnt seem like as much love is put into them. Sometimes the rice tastes and feels not as fresh, and the side salads arent my favorite flavor wise. I would just stick to the rice or fries! read more

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Place is clean , staff is very friendly and food was fresh and delicious. I would definitely recommend. read more

Brine - 53rd STREET BOWL - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

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This was a very good option to try. My sandwich was great and the fries were delicious. Some of the sauces are out of this world. The tenders were juicy. read more

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You have to be kidding me. Chicken breast meal. Look at the pics. No need to say more. Tiny breast and the piece of toast that came with it. WTAH. They should be embarrassed. read more

Brine - Chicken breast - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

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Well kept spot that serves juicy chicken tenders and fries, sandwiches, salads. Vegetarian options available. You order through a kiosks and there is minimal contact with staff. . Ample seating for dine in. The disappointment here for me personally were the sauces, their most palatable was the honey mustard. Everything else to me was lacking flavor that was well balanced. They were all too strong in one flavor that overpowered the taste. read more

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Love this spot, I've been here a few times now and the food is always delicious. Odd that its typically empty when I visit. I think the food is great, prices are a little high but that's expected at this point. Everything is clean and nice, really no issues. Most times i come here my wife and i will split a meal which is more affordable and still enough to fill us up. read more

Stopped here for lunch & it was the juiciest chicken I've had in a while. Decided to order the New York Hot sandwich with grilled cole slaw as a side. Ordered my husband the MSG sandwich with a side of the blackened chili fries. I loved both sides and really enjoyed my sandwich. It was spicy but not too much where the spice overwhelms the whole flavor of the sandwich. Would recommend for lunch/dinner! They are also running a "Happy Hour" special from 3-5pm daily for $10 salads & bowls! read more

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I wanted to stop by since I was in the area and had no intention of finishing what I ordered because I had dinner plans. Little did I know I would order a sandwich and finish it because it was too good. I ordered the MSG and it was great! A little spicy but more like a Korean style flavor. But note it's not a whole chicken on a bun but rather two thick tenders on a bun. So instead it really should be called a tender sandwich. I do think the bun to meat ratio could be better. You definitely need a thicker bigger bun. So I cannot give this a perfect 10/10 but rather a 9/10 which is still very solid. I would even say it's the best chicken sandwich I had on the East coast so far. Order the spiced fries as a side. The fries were amazing paired with the sauces. Favorite fries so far. I'd put it above five guys fries and I love five guys fries. Must try! Looking forward to my next trip back here. read more

Brine - MSG with one ( 1 ) side - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

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It was tough to decide what it get at @brinechicken because everything sounded so good! The blackened chili garlic sauce was so flavorful and definitely I slathered it on everything! They have two locations-one in Chelsea NYC and one in Jersey. The chicken was so tender and flavorful. Their blackened chili rub is a 10/10. Super fast and cozy place with great food! The staff were so friendly and the service was super fast! Insta: @thehungrysw New York Hot Chicken Sandwich-Blackened chili rubbed, pickled red onion, and mayo. 53rd Street Bowl-Signature pulled chicken, coconut brown rice, kale and romaine mix, pickled red onions, cucumbers, chives, white sauce drizzle. Blackened Chili Spiced Fries. read more

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Nice chicken spot. Everything tasted well and staff were polite. Easy to find parking. Would I jump to come here all the time. No. Especially since it took forever to get my sandwiches. However, they were good and juicy and plump. I was full for sure. read more

Chicken-based food. Sandwiches, bowls, salads etc. I had the bowl. It's pretty good. Fried chicken has good flavor, not dry. It comes with rice and salad. Clean and modern inside. Staff is very nice. read more

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A new restaurant in the area, serving chicken in many delicious ways. There's quarter, half and boneless chicken platters, couple of sandwiches and bunch of salad bowls. Loved the thigh and MSG sandwich. Chicken ate cooked so nicely, moist and juicy. MSG has the perfect layer of chili sauce to make the sandwich very enticing. The restaurant has a very modern look. Not a lot of space, enough for about 20-25 guests. Four self order stations available. Food comes out within minutes. They deliver the order to the table, but mostly it's self served. Very popular for take out orders. I'll happily come back here for my delicious chicken sandwich cravings. read more

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I ordered a salad for lunch for takeout. Upon my second bite, I had a piece of rusty metal in my mouth and it stabbed my tongue. Mistakes happen, but a lunch that may lead to a tetanus shot is no where near acceptable. read more

Not a bad place to try, the chicken tasted fresh and the sauce was flavorful. I ordered the Umami chicken "sandwich" and spiced fries, with 2 extremely small sauce cups. The pictures in the restaurant and online show actual normal sized chicken sandwiches but after opening the box I couldnt believe this order was $18....Its not a sandwich at all, it is more of a slider. The sauce cups pictured on the restaurant order screens are also 3x the size so dont waste your money on them either. The aïoli sauce that is supposed to be included w fries was forgotten with my order. Its not that the food was bad, but there is blatent mismarketing of their items. You can spend 1/3 of the money elsewhere for actual normal portion sizes. read more

Brine - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

This place is amazing in a world full of fast food and horrible options, this healthy alternative it's just a thing you need. No, don't go by me because I got Kadin fries and regular fries which were amazing. By the way you gotta try all the sauces... But they also have broccoli salad, beet salad, all types of healthy things. The owner is super friendly and attentive, gave me a little rundown of the place. And the decor is beautiful. I love all the plants everywhere! Even have kiosks there for ordering if you haven't been to brine, you have to now! read more

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Ok I'd like to start by saying this is more than just a "chicken place". I say that because they do so much with the bird that being considered a mere "chicken place" just doesn't do them menu justice. From the bowls to the salads and glorious fried chicken sandwiches (and more so the way they remix each sandwich), is just impressive to say the least. Today I had the spicy chicken salad, which caught me by surprise! I say this because, I welcome spice; to the umpteenth power, but this caught me by surprise. Both the chicken and the spicy fried onions came to play, and in a major way. Yet they weren't just hot but flavorful at the same time. The Cole slaw added a nice texture of crunch and coolness to calm each bite, and the raw kale also acted as a life raft in the sea of heat I found myself in; especially once I added the extra hot sauce that accompanied the dish. Overall it was a pleasant experience. Not only was the staff super friendly, inside of this spot was immaculate; from the touch screen order displays, to the seating area, and even the bathroom (I notice small things like this). I was glad I tried this spot, because there were a lot of eateries in the plaza and I wanted something different. Well boy were they different, and delicious; at the same damn time! Can't wait to return and suggest this spot to others!! read more

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My second time at Brine and I felt it was time to give a review. I can honestly say I feel like I had a trip to FLAVOR town. Finally a chicken restaurant that took me by surprise. I have not had good experiences recently. I ordered the half chicken sauce on the side with hot fries and beet salad. The fries are hot with a layer of flavors, the beet salad good. The chicken was marinated , moist , tender and very flavorful like going to flavor town. I truly enjoyed this meal and do not forget the chili sauce, I mixed it with the buttermilk sauce. Like I said it's about time I got a good meal. Staff was great and the location has out door seating and indoor. Ample parking. read more

I'm only basing my rating on my experience through ClassPass and this restaurant. I found Brine on my ClassPass app, and I didn't know ClassPass offered food options for pick up. Every item on the app costed 6 credits; I was a bit hesitant of ordering a dessert item vs. a sandwich item; in reality, this sandwich item would cost way more than the dessert item. Nevertheless, I ordered the Honey Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad, the New York Hot, the "The Sandwich," the 53rd Street Bowl, the Chicken Thigh Combo, and the Brine Tart. When I arrived at the restaurant on time, they were surprised to hear I was there to pick up a order. They had nothing in their system to display, I showed them my phone and how I had already paid for the items with credits. Still seemingly in disbelief, they eventually took all the items from my order and made them to order. The interior of the restaurant is very clean, and loved the pops of greenery. Parking was east outside of the restaurant. When the food was ready, easily picked up from the window. Staff apologized for the inconvenience. When we got home, we noticed the Chicken Thigh Combo was not in the bag, a failure on both parties to not check our bags thoroughly before leaving the restaurant. The best item in the bag that I did receive were the New York Hot chicken sandwich and fries; super moist and flavorful. The caesar salad was flavorful, but I finished it in like 3-4 bites; not enough greens. The Brine tart was too dry; wouldn't recommend. I'd consider coming back to try their other chicken items on their menu. I wouldn't order through ClassPass again. read more

Another poultry based outpost that proves that chicken... is the new chicken. They call it healthy Mediterranean but it seems far more decadent and delicious. The chicken is so juicy it looks like it came from a steam room. My "Mediterranean Bowl" was fine once I added some of their available sauces. A quick healthy alternative, he says as he devours the French fries. At this rate no chicken hatched will ever reach retirement age. Five easy stars. read more

Buttermilk tenders were big and super juicy. The amount of fries they give is unreal and were really crispy and had a nice spice of heat. The sauces on the side were all great especially the chili garlic and honey mustard. I need a bottle of both to have home! Place is super clean and plenty of screen for easy ordering. I definitely would come back and try the grilled chicken and still order the tenders! My ONLY complaint is the straws, can we please stop with the paper straws! read more

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I waited approx a full year after they opened to check it out. So many places claiming THEY have the ultimate chicken sandwich it gets crazy. The original and only other location is in the Chelsea part of Manhattan. You have to be good to survive that area that's for sure. Brie is located in a development of apartment buildings with a bunch of retails stores ( mostly food places). I like that you can order from a person or use one of their easy Kiosks for orders to stay or go. THE FOOD. Brining is one of the easiest and best easy to make a good chicken great. It tenders and flavors without being overbearing so you can season ( or sauce it) like you want. The chicken had here was of superior quality , flavor, and juicy! The tenders and the chicken breast were very think too. Very good --They serve roast chicken on the bone brined for 24-hours. fire grilled and brushed with their signature Blackened-chili Garlic which was 5 stars. the brine flavored the meat just enough while the chili- garlic bbq sauce made the dish. --The MSG sandwich had a nice slab of chicken breast... Sweet chili dipped, with scallion and sweet soy mayo, sesame seeds, and scallions. It had a nice kick. ( yes, it has MSG in the season)\ ---The New York Hot sandwich was similar & enjoyed.; Blackened chili-rubbed, pickled red onion, and mayo. ---The Sandwich; Signature Pulled chicken, grilled coleslaw, and black pepper aioli on butter grilled brioche sounded a lot better than what it was. I thought it was a little over seasoned. The regular fries were good, but not too impressed with their coconut rice & peas which was bland. Everything was very good. I liked that they offer 6 sauces that were well thought out and not just the norm. Personally I thought the food was a little bit salty. Not too much to enjoy, but noticeable. They offer 1 dessert. A sort of house made pop-tart baked item. It was good, but could have used a small scoop of ice cream ( per DM) read more

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Hello delicious real fried chicken!! This place is awesome with chicken that is fresh and tender, every bite is great. Their dipping sauces are also fabulous ranging from sweet and tangy to spicy. Give it a go!! You won't be disappointed!! read more

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Super juicy chicken - we tried the tenders and the half chicken meal. The meat was so moist, the negative is the sauces were a little hit and miss but we liked one of them and that was sufficient. The sides were delicious too, fresh marinated tomato salad and beet salad. Really good for fast casual food. The tenders were also a little over cooked (outside crust a little brown) but still moist inside. Minus one star for that read more

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Food is good, you basically order on a screen and they bring to your table. I'm thinking not many know about this place. Quietest in this mall. Not many customers. Place is new and clean read more

Brine - "THE SANDWICH" - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Ordered Brine through GrubHub and it arrived hot. I got the spicy chicken tenders and fries, The Sandwich (pulled chicken), coconut rice and peas, and the sweet potato. The chicken was excellent. The tenders were huge and really tasty. The peas were bland and the sweet potato had a sour taste that neither I nor my wife cared for. The pulled chicken sandwich wasn't what I was expecting; It wasn't a traditional pulled chicken, but it was still pretty good. Based on the strength of their tenders, I will return. read more

Excellent chicken spot. 1) This place is a New American style fast casual chicken spot. Very tasty and enjoyable. 2) I got the half chicken with coconut rice, it was excellent. 3) What I enjoyed the most is the spicy fries as a side. Highly recommend. read more

Good, service, ambiance is extraordinary come and enjoy!!! Brine in Garfield New Jersey the place to be. read more

Yeah the food here is good. I ordered an umami sandwich and a hot sandwich for my husband. The sandwiches have great flavor and moist. I would go here again if I am in the area. Definitely check this place out read more

Super HOTT Ripped Asian guy jumps in to help me with my order!! So instantly I'm like ohhhh yeahhh !!! MSG sandwich fries and a veggie trio ...The fries we're supposed to be for my granddaughter but my fat ass just had to open Pandora's Fry box lol but I'm so glad I did because BABY them fries was sprinkled with LOVE DUST and I don't know what they gave me to dip them in but I want to dip everything in that tasty sauce!! The sandwich the fries were absolutely addictive.....I haven't tried the veggies yet but I know they are good so I'll swallow them down later .......Do yourself a favor get up and go get you some ...... read more

Brine - MSG FOR ME - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Wow !!!! This place brings the flavor !!!! I had the spicy chicken salad. It had some kick was the perfect amount of spice. The chicken is tasty, the onions provided a great crunch. I also got a side of beets and they nailed those. This is my new favorite restaurant in fair lawn. They gave me some bonus sauces and they were all really good. I can't tell you what type of food this is, but I can tell you it's amazing !!!! Really tastes like a mix of a lot of diciplines !!! read more

Brine - Spicy chicken salad !!!! Side of roasted beets !! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Ordered from brine for the first time time - won't be the last. They're nyc hot chicken is not blow your head off hot like Nashville chicken can be (I was looking for blow your head off hot) but the seasoning was outstanding and a really nice meal. read more

After wanting to try this place for a few months, I finally got around to eating at Brine the other night for dinner. My boyfriend and I decided to dine in here, wanting to have the full experience. We ordered the Smokey Umami Chicken Sandwich with a side of sweet potatoes & the MSG Chicken Sandwich with a side of roasted beets. My first bite was of the sweet potatoes which were tangy & flavorful but disappointingly served luke warm. This was especially a bummer because one of the reasons we had opted for dine in eating was to enjoy our food served hot & fresh. With that being said, the chicken sandwiches were the great redeemer here, and I would rate them at a 10 out of 10. As much as I enjoyed the MSG, the Smoky Umami was the real winner for me. Bun was soft, chicken was cooked perfectly - nice crunch on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside - all topped off with that smoky sauce, culminating into fried chicken sandwich perfection. I would compare Brine to being along the lines of a Shake Shack, but for chicken aficionados. Well done. read more

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New chicken place. Seems like these kind of places are popping up everywhere. That being said this place is good, great flavor. Only problem I have is the chicken sandwich is just too chicken tenders on a bun. There's no way they should be 2 on bun. There should be one big piece of chicken not tenders Once you take a bite one falls out. read more

Brine - Msg sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Delicious and clean!!! I had the smoky umami chicken sandwich, opted for the tomato hearts of pal salad instead of the fries.

The reply from the owner was not truthful. Brine reduced the size of the portions considerably, and did not lower their prices to reflect that. It has become too expensive, and I cannot patronize this location anymore. Six small tenders, two sides of rice (Which has also been reduced, before the entirety of the cup was filled), and a small fountain drink costs more than $37.00. read more

Brine - This plus a small fountain drink costs more than $37.00. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

We forgot to take pics (sorry!) but Brine was really good. We were looking for a quick service place for dinner and remembered that Brine had just opened in Fair Lawn. We ordered online for pick up. When we arrived, the staff was really friendly and the restaurant was cute. We didn't eat in but we will next time. Our food was ready and picked really nicely for take out. On the way home, the food smelled amazing! Hubs got three tenders and fries. The tenders were huge! They were well seasoned and very juicy. They tasted amazing and the sauces, buttermilk green and honey mustard, were excellent. The fried were cooked well and seasoned nicely. I got the half chicken with fries and caesar salad. The chicken was well cooked and the flavor was excellent. The salad was super fresh with a dressing that was so tasty. We will be back! This is definitely a "fast food" option that we will be returning to over and over. read more

The food is absolutely delicious. The chicken was juicy, well seasoned and basically as shown in the pictures. The fries were also good. There is also a great selection of sauces to pick from while in the dining room. I wasn't terribly crazy about the Brine tart though. The service was quick and excellent and the staff was friendly. The restaurant was clean, well lit and smelled appropriate for what the place is. I can't wait to come back. read more

Brine - The MSG with one ( 1 ) side and a Brine Tart - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey