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    Charles Pan Fried Chicken

    3.9 (85 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Classic combo
    Addy B.

    Fresh and flavorful soul food. They included a wet nap. I love that detail. The staff was friendly and service moved quickly. I opted for the classic 2 pan fried chicken combo which comes with cornbread and one side. You can specify white or dark meat. I did one of each and got the greens. The greens were good- still a nice amount of texture but soft. Meat free in case you want/avoid turkey or pork! Now the chicken, juicy interior and crispy outside. Not greasy at all. My cornbread was piping hot from the oven- a great chew but still moist with a touch of sweetness. I take advantage of the picnic table out front and enjoyed my meal there. Fried chicken is best (to me) ASAP! You could take it and walk down to the pier- would be perfect for a picnic with a view. For a total of 11.92, Charles knows his chicken! I'll be back for me and to try the Mac and cheese, catfish and the banana pudding.

    Sir Charles of Charles Pan-Fried Chicken
    Ingrid P.

    It's time to eat a full course meal, that serves your palate very well. Not time consuming to think about where to get a complete dinner just by visiting Charles Pan-Fried Chicken restaurant. Place your order & you're done. The very best Pan-Fried Chicken dinners with delectable side dishes the compliments the your meal wholeheartedly.

    Pan Fried Chicken Plate
    Letia C.

    After seeing non stop ads and being recommended by a friend, decided to stop by. When I got there it was empty, which I was glad about bc no more than 5 mins later the place was backed out the door. The guy working the line was really nice. Had to wait for fresh chicken, which wasn't a problem. Finally got my food and it was definitely worth waiting. The fried chicken was juicy, well seasoned, crispy. I tried the yams, Mac n cheese and collard greens. Yams were superb, the Mac n cheese was real good (I'm picky about Mac n cheese), collard greens weren't my favorite, they were okay. The cornbread was just as good, cake like fluffy and big. Ordered my friend the chicken and rib combo. The ribs with that bbq sauce, LORD. That rib was divine, fall off the bone, finger licking good. The meat was tender and juicy. The only downside is reheating the food. Once the food gets cold and it's time to reheat, it doesn't hit the same. If you stopping by remember, it's take out. Maybe place your order ahead of time (online, call). It gets busy in there !

    Charles Pan-Fried Chicken
    Jeff M.

    Charles Pan-Fried Chicken 439 125th. St. Harlem, NY 10027 Cornbread Collard Greens Fried Chicken Red Velvet Cake On West 125th street in Harlem is a local restaurant that prepares southern style fried chicken. While there is a variety of items to order, the Classic Combo caught my eye in a heart beat. For $10, you get two pieces of fried chicken, the side of your choice and complimentary corn bread. Cornbread: This is probably by far one of the biggest pieces of cornbread I explored. It has a crumbly texture and was soft and chewy. Collard Greens: There was a wide variety of sides. With so many options to choose, it was a difficult decision picking one. I decided to explore the collard greens. The leafy vegetable has the perfect texture and each bite sent my taste buds to heaven. Fried Chicken: Now I see why this spot is called Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, hence the catchy name. While I was observing the preparation of the main course in those gigantic pans, I immediately knew Charles's recipe was going to be on the money. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside with tender, white meat on the inside. And the drum stick was paradise as well. Red Velvet Cake: I was so exuberant with the main course that I decided to explore the dessert option. The light, moist cake had a touch of cream cheese frosting. Seating is limited, so I recommend ordering your meal to-go. As a bonus, all take out orders are provided with simplistic directions for re-heating the meal. It was truly a fantastic experience exploring this fried chicken spot in Harlem. This food has soul and it will make you feel whole. #charlespanfried #charlespanfriedchicken #harlemnyc #w125thst #friedchicken #soulfood #cornbread #collardgreens #redvelvetcake #localbusiness #nycfoodie #foodreview #foodstagram #localsports #nyceats

    Thigh and a leg two piece
    Bernice N.

    The chicken was delicious, I would give it four stars. It was that old school chicken like my auntie use to make in her cast iron pan before deep frying became popular. It was crispy but I still needed to add some hot sauce for a bit more heat and flavor, and thats why I'm giving four and not five. Any chicken you need to add anything on is a four stars or less. The service was good. I did ask a couple of questions and the guy who was serving me was pleasant and didn't give attitude because I was asking so many questions. They did have some seats out front for dining as well if you wanted to stay to eat there. I decided to take my food to go, and that was a two piece and two sides, Mac and cheese, and some cabbage. It also came with some cornbread. I loved the mac and cheese, it was creamy, it had a bit of crispy crust on the top, man that I would come back for any day. The cabbage was good also, but not amazing. I would visit this place again for some good fried chicken and mac and cheese. I would pass on the cornbread though. It was the only thing I didn't like. Thumbs up for me- Happy Yelping!

    Pan Fried Drumstick, Collard Greens, Corn Bread, Baked Mac and Cheese & Yams
    Clarissa S.

    The service was a little slow but the service was good once they got to me. I ordered the 3 piece pan fried chicken plate with collard greens, Mac and cheese, that came with corn bread and an extra side of yams. This is legit southern food. The chicken is good. The collard greens were amazing, some of the best I've had outside of the house in NY. I made my five-year-old son a plate with a little bit of everything to eat in the car on the way home and be for I could get Amsterdam Avenue he calls me from the back seat "Yum, mommy this macaroni and cheese is splendid!"

    Maria M.

    Place is good for quick takeouts. The serving size is ample and the servers are gracious. If you like fried chicken and sides this would be a great place for you. Food is good but the chicken could be too dry at times. Still is good option for takeouts.

    Fried Chicken and Ribs Combo
    Samantha D.

    Busy on a weekday mid-afternoon. They were still churning out batches of fried chicken and for good reason. Got a chicken and ribs combination to share with a friend, and it was more than enough food. The ribs were fall of the bone, but the meat was dry. I loved the flavor of the bbq sauce though. It brought back some moisture to the meat. The fried chicken was good. The skin was super crispy. A little too salty, but the dark meat was moist. You didn't need any sauce to pair with it. I saw that they changed the oil with each batch of fried chicken as well. Corn bread was a bit on the drier side for me. Collard greens were super flavorful and was a good side of greens to have for a heavier meal. Yams were sweet and soft, a good starch to round out the meal. Only three counter seats at this location. Most people were getting takeout. Would recommend another location if you're planning to dine-in. Meal was surprisingly very affordable, but I did split it. However, they have family meals that seem super affordable as well.

    So damn good!!!
    Tanichea B.

    Woah. This place just blew my socks off. This is the best not-my-Mama's fried chicken I've ever had. Juicy pieces of chicken with that crispy skin. They must brine this chicken cause it ain't dry, not even a little bit. Great reheat value!!! Got a 10 piece so I warmed the leftovers in my air fryer oven. No lie, the chicken breast retained its juiciness. I need to know the secret!!! The decor is a classic monochrome color theme with photos along the walls. Overall very clean inside. Service was amazing. The staff was very welcoming and helpful and even allowed my husband to sample their juice which was also delicious. I highly recommend this spot...and I'll see you there because I'll definitely be back.

    Fred T.

    This was my second visit to Charle's Pan Fried Chicken but my first at the 125th store. We were staying in Times Square and jumped on the "C" line to Harlem. The 125th exit is just blocks to the restaurant. There is a method to the madness as the venue small but efficient. I love the way they display the sides. They feature good ole down home soul food. As tight as the venue is I was impressed at the diversity of their menu. Staff is very professional and organized. You can taste the difference in the preparation of the chicken being pan fried versus deep fried. Absolutely perfection. The only hiccup is seating is tight or three stools. One of the co-owners was there and mentioned they are working on getting permits for outdoor seating.

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    Tanya R.

    Charles Pan Fried Chicken is small, offering takeout only Soul Food. Today it was filled to capacity, which means about 15 people inside waiting to order food or waiting on food orders. I chose a two piece fried chicken meal which comes with two sides. My chicken was crispy, with a hint of buttermilk taste in the batter which I'm not fond of. The meat was very close to being dry but still not bad overall. My rice was a bit dried out as most of the sides are at Charles because there are no lids or coverings on any of them. The gravy on the rice was watered down. Collard greens were tender and cooked just fine. A side of hot sauce took it up a notch. I passed on the complimentary side of cornbread. Although it looked very fluffy and moist, there were no butter pats available and I just imagined myself struggling to choke it down. I didn't like the idea of it. The food is pricey. I was charged for a three piece meal even though I only ordered two pieces. I'm sure I wouldn't have saved much more but every cent counts. Charles Pan Fried would be so much better with just a little tweaking. Butter for the cornbread and lids/coverings on all the sides. That's not asking for much.

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    Great customer service from mariska and poppa , great food , I would always come back

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