Chicken Shop has been one of those rare experiences where my low expectations were disconfirmed. I…read morehave to say that I'm always wary of popular hangouts, such as Bone Daddies, Tasty Burger and Tram Shed. The latter, for example, did in my opinion not live up to the hype that they'd generated. (Good PR, but no substance really.) Chicken Shop was another place where I'd heard so much about and so I finally had to give it a try. It was a Thursday evening and we were quite early and so ended up getting a seat right away. (20 minutes later, there had already formed a substantial queue.) It was just the two of us and we chose to be seated at the bar. In fact, this is what I'd recommend to everyone, as you can watch how the chicken get grilled, chopped up and sent off to their respective "owners". What really convinced me of this place is the chicken, which was perfectly marinated, juicy, charred to perfection...and the sides and condiments that came along with it, were complementing it nicely. I have to say, it's not cheap, as you order the chicken and the sides separately, but then again the taste is worth it. I also really liked the decor and I felt super comfortable. Somebody had really thought about how to turn a dark basement into a livable and exciting space. (It's definitely part of the hipster family, but that's alright ;-) On top of that, I thought our waitress was just too sweet and so my overall experience was very positive. I can, however, see that this might not be the perfect place to hang out with a large group. It gets really crowded and so the staff might be quite keen to get you in and out of the establishment as soon as possible. My recommendation: go to the Southampton Arms about 300 yards away. It's a very cozy pub. Tip: If you live nearby, order the chicken to take-away and enjoy it from the comfort of your sofa! Beware to not drip the juices on the fabric though ;-)

Whoever said chicken is boring never ate here. I had three types one fine evening and so glad I…read moredid. Succulent rotisserie chicken is their specialty and it's so tender it will fall off the bone. Packed with flavour. Fried chicken sandwich was not the healthiest but very tasty. Lastly I had to try the chicken wings, sweet not hot. Juicy perfection! They have all the standard sides. We had the corn on the cob, which was good but needed some butter and salt. Fries were ok but crinkle cut is my least favorite. The star is chicken and it shines! Casual ambiance, and gets crowded during the dinner rush. Takeaway is a popular option as they were flying bags out the door. Sit at the counter if you want a view of the kitchen and all the roasted goodness. A trendy, hip spot that won't break the bank for a delicious meal.

Chips & pizza was stone cold, burger looked like it was thrown together. Never using these morons…read moreever again

Despite its enticing name, this is not the latest addition to London's West End Shows...although a…read morevisit to Chicks on Fire might involve show-elements such as flames and sizzling sensations! While the chicken is definitely worth a visit at this place, what I most liked about it is the wonderful service that we experienced here. The owner and the staff were super-friendly and not helped us making up our minds when it came to the food, but they were also just very attentive. We ordered the Piri Piri Chicken, which turned out to be really spicy. The house salad on the side was terrific...really loved that! Thumbs up! I definitely recommend coming here if you're planning a visit to the Odeon Cinema.

"Celebrate good times, come on! (do-do-do-do-do-do-dun-nu!) " Woo! Come on Yelpers, sing it with…read moreme. "Celebrate good times, come on! (do-do-do-do-do-do-dun-nu!)" Come on! You know you want to! "There's a party goin' on right here..." OK OK, sorry. I'm just overcome with excitement. I've lived in Holloway for 10 years - in that time, I've seen the opening, closure and re-opening of a hundred different pound shops, the invasion of greasy takeaways and worst of all, The Gaff being replaced by a Costa. It's about time something good happened to Holloway and I couldn't be more pleased that Chicks on Fire have joined the 'hood. The food is simply outstanding and everything is made fresh to order. Their specialty is the fantastic chicken (choose from 3 marinades and a variety of portion sizes). I can't remember exactly how it's cooked (it's explained on the menu) but I think there's a combination of steaming and grilling involved, leaving you with juicy, tender meat and a gorgeous crispy skin - exactly how it should be! VEGETARIANS, reprezent! There's an excellent selection for you too from delicious falafels wraps, stuffed pastries, hearty salads and a fantastic mezze selection. Oh my god, those dips and that guacamole! My veggie partner was over the moon. Not to mention all the side dishes like buttery corn on the cob that pops in your mouth, rice and beans and the almost holy triple cooked chips (done the proper way, thankyouverymuch). If you're eating in, everything is served on big slate trays and it looks as great as it tastes. You can also choose from a variety of different sharing platters and they do takeaway too. Chicks on Fire is far better than any of these 'trendy' chicken joints popping up across the capital - the prices are much more reasonable (I couldn't believe how cheap our bill was) and you don't have to eat in the company of annoying foodie scenesters who witter on about the nduja stew they had at a supperclub in a converted toilet in Peckham (it's the new Dalston, yah), as they twiddle their handlebar moustaches. The staff are lovely too and are clearly passionate about what they do. The first time we went, we ended up going back the next night for takeaway! Don't chicken out, say bye-bye to paltry poultry, show your support for this great little place, or I'll give you a good grillin'!

***********DISCLAIMER**************** They haven't…read moreofficially opened yet, they open on the 5th of November. The were having a pre-opening training day with a set menu so... THIS REVIEW IS OF THE QUALITY OF FOOD ALONE!!! I am actually from western NY, within 50 miles of where Buffalo Wings became famous and every western New Yorker knows a good chicken wing and I have only ever found one place in the UK with good enough wings for them to remind me if home... But now I've found another!!! I've been seeing this business prepare for opening over the last few wings and when I realised it was an American Wing Restaurant I was so excited as it's right on my way home! The chicken wings were the right size, had the right crisp and succulence and the buffalo bliss sauce was reminiscent of the Anchor Bar(birthplace of buffalo wings) itself. I was given 5 wings and wedges in what I believe will be one of the menu items. It didn't come with Bleu cheese as standard (which might have been for the pre-opening event..idk) , but I didn't ask for it so I will make sure to do so next time. It did come with coleslaw, though...which I didn't really see the point of, lol! Oh yeah hey have burgers and per menu items, I'll unlikely be trying these soon as wings are now so close to home. Anyway, the opening is on the 5th of November and there is 20% off so I will most certainly be there to get some good wings again.., eventually when they are fully trained, I will update this on service too!

From the owner: Wing Zone is all about flavor! We are passionate about delivering authentic flavor-fuzed chicken…read morewings & burgers in our mission to turn the whole of the UK into #flavorholics :) Take the flavor test & embark on a journey to find out What's YOUR Flavor?! Try any of Wing Zone's 9 amazing, mouth watering & award winning flavors, fuzed with your favorite menu item. From the traditional tangy Buffalo flavors to sweet with heat options such a Mango Fire, or if your feeling brave kick up your taste buds up to Nuclear levels with our Nuclear Habanero. We have flavors to suit and tickle all taste buds. Founded in 1991 by Matt Friedman and Adam Scott in their University of Florida frat house kitchen, the company quickly expanded and now has over 100 branches all over the US and the world - Panama, Singapore, Honduras and Russia to name a few. The Wing Zone's UK branch opened in Finsbury Park, London in November 2015 and we have been winging it ever since!

If crispy chicken is what you are looking for then crispy chicken is what you will get.. I ordered…read morethe small skillet for £7.00 which came with one piece of chicken and two wings which for fried chicken is a little on the dear side.. Also the chicken came out very quickly so it's a good thing if you are very hungry or short on time which I was both when I visited before an escape room. They do offer student discounts so if you are a student of any kind remember to bring your nus card!

Since my last bad experience, i thought i'd try it for a second time…read more I took a friend as she wanted a nice burger, and also all Bird places are halal certified. It was pretty quiet for a sunday which was good for us. We got a large booth which was perfect, I hate sitting on small cramped tables. I went for the buffalo wings, side of fries and black cherry float. My friend got the green chilli nacho burger. The buffalo wings are the best thing on the menu!!! Succulent, juicy, falls off the bone real easily, the buffalo sauce is what makes it even more special! The fries are a bit meh, but who cares when the chicken is just too good!!! The black cherry float was amazing, like a milkshake but lighter if that makes sense. True cherry taste, i need another! My friend really enjoyed her green chilli nacho burger, it was humengous but definitely worth it, she polished off her plate. The service was top notch, even got extra buffalo sauce on the house. It has become my new favourite place :)

Greasy take away food at its best!…read more Hangovers are all about justifying naughty food! This little chicken shop on Kingsland road is a popular joint among its regulars! My boyfriend and his flat mate are frequent visitors in the weekend! Raving about the awesome deals they can get including chicken burgers, chips and pieces of chicken! If you like chicken and chips this is definitely the pace for you!

hello fellow chicken lovers. Im here to inform to keep AWAYYY from this disgraceful take out... It…read moreall started one evening after I had a couple cold ones with the lads, the thought of some decentwings approached my mind. I WAS DETERMINED TO GET ME SOME CHICKEN, what a mistake I made. me and the boys ordered a bargain bucket of chicken which was a HUGE PRICE OF £7.99! bargain my ass. Luckily I had a couple of cans so I allowed the price. However I come to a conclution that I only haad £7.80 on hand , luckly I found a twenty pence piece in a pile of dog shit outside the trampy shop. so we finally gathered the money in 20ps. and we received our chicken. DISGRACE overcome my mind as I was ASTONISHED with the product I received. there was a mossy green fungus with hair smothering the product. I screamed at the terrifying sight. anyways me and the lads had been drinking so I took a bite anyways. my teeth broke at the stale skin which tasted like a foreskin covered in knob cheese. AS im writing this in the cab home , CHCIKEN was lobbed out the window as the smell reeked of onion bahji. Im still left with the remaing Greece on my fingertips , would I dare lick it , NEVERRRRRRRR ! .... Goodbye

Food is brilliant would definitely recommend you guys go their with family or friends, customer…read moreservice is top notch

For the last 8 years I have heard how delicious Nandos is from my British friends that would come…read morevisit me in Cali. Now here I finally am in London enjoying my first time at Nandos and I must say it has lived up to its name. Nandos is a delicious Portuguese chicken restaurant in which you can eat their chicken in every form. From a whole chicken, to sandwiches, wraps, wings, and burgers. You can choose from mild to hot and as seen in my video they have plenty of sauces full of flavor to add to your food once it comes. I ordered the butterfly chicken breast with spicy rice and coleslaw. The breast was perfectly cooked and juicy! The crispy skin drizzled with their sauce. The spicy rice was flavorful and not too spicy and the coleslaw had a hint of horseradish in it. My favorite sauce that I added was the medium peri-peri with garlic. DELICIOUS! I HIGHLY recommend coming to Nandos when in London or wherever else they have them.

burger shit i brought the burger for £100 and it is completely raw just like me, the workers kept…read moreon bragging about their 5 star cuisine but it was shit and raw

Though this is not a palace of delicacies, I always end up here when I most need it, after a good…read morenight out, and I never fail to come out with a good, tender and tasty piece of chicken that keeps me alive until I reach home. The staff are easy to befriend, and the prices are really honest. Enjoy those wings !!!

Chicken Shop around the corner from St. John's Wood High Street is clearly the best place for…read morechicken and chips in the area. And don't forget to leave room for dessert. When walking over to Chicken Shop, I came past Megan's and was shocked to find out they were closing this branch. I have only once been to Megan's in St. John's Wood, but thought it was a very welcome addition to the area. Unfortunately, it is no more. But now there is a new Chicken Shop branch just around the corner. Chicken Shop is a modern restaurant chain that currently expands and opens new branches in different parts of London. The shop in St. John's Wood is light with a big window front and a beautiful, simple design. I was wondering about how busy they were on a Saturday afternoon, even more as they just opened. Since the chicken restaurant a bit further down across the road had closed down some time ago, perhaps they simply got here at the right time. The place is bigger than it looks at first. I was given the option and decided to sit in the front room facing the window, not the area at the back nearer to the kitchen. The design is modern and the dark wood creates a nice and warm setting. The music is kind of loud, but as this still is a fast food place, I think it is acceptable and I did not really get too annoyed by it. Ordering is simple, because chicken shop does not have an extensive menu. You can basically only choose between different sizes of chicken from the spit. To leave space for the dessert - recommended by my lovely waitress - I ordered a quarter chicken. When asked for my preference, I opted for breast meat. I did not have to wait long until my pile of juicy, tasty chicken arrived together with golden, crispy crinkle-cut fries. While the chicken on the bone was delightful with a good crust, the fries were even better. They could only have been improved with more interesting seasoning, but as far as frying goes, those chips are perfect. When I asked for the deep-filled apple pie for dessert, I was surprised when this guy turned up at my table with a whole, hot apple pie. He cut out a good-sized piece for me and I greatly enjoyed it with a jug of cream. It was piping hot and full of apple flavours. Chicken Shop in St. John's Wood is now most likely the best place for a piece of chicken in NW8. The staff are very friendly and the restaurant is clean with a modern yet warm atmosphere. Yes, the chicken is delicious, but the chips alone are worth a visit.

OK food but terrible service. If you are hungry definitely don't come here, the food will take a…read morelong time and the service is cordial but very slow. Management seems to be completely unaware of its own operational problem. The only redeeming factor is that the food is okay but is expensive because of the neighbourhood. Highly recommend against coming here unless you are not hungry which really defeats the point of going to a restaurant.

What a crap little place. I have been there a few times. Never again. Although it is a fast food,…read moresometimes you have to wait more than 10 minutes to have your order. The worst bit of it is the staff. There is a girl there, and she is extremely rude, and arrogant. I think she didn't get any education back in India because she doesn't know that when dealing with the public, one must be polite, and friendly. She doesn't know what a smile is. She is disgusting and my money pays her wage. Not anymore.

My parents came down to London for the bank holiday weekend and after a long drive they wanted…read moresomething simple and easy so we thought this new chicken shop on Holloway Road. Pepe's has been open for a week or two and as I found out it is part of of a larger chain that appears to have started in Brick Lane. The concept is similar to that of KFC but with the option of grilled spicy chicken. The decor and service are both similar though, perhaps through novelty, it feels a little more upmarket. The service was good and the value reasonable with a family meal at £10 which includes three grilled pieces, three wings (which we substituted for corn) and two portions of chips. Although my father did like the food I found it just too greasy. A gimmick of the shop is that you can add spiciness levels but they seem to do this by adding an oily sauce which leaves a rather nasty residue on what is a well cooked tender chicken. As we had asked for the chicken grilled the grease was even less welcome than usual. The oil did not end there, the corn was so greased that we could not even hold it to cut it into portions while the chips were merely adequate. Overall the food was ok but not somewhere I'd be going back to. There really are other better options such as 'Chicken Shop' or 'Chicks on Fire' in the vicinity that also offer value especially the latter.