My Husband found this place on Yelp. They serve a unique concept of Flat Fried Chicken. The chicken Piece was huge, it came out hot and fresh with a crunchy crust and was very tasty. You can order several different seasonings, we just got the Original. They have other items too such as Chicken Wings, Calamari, Curly Fries, Fried Mushrooms to name a few. I also got a Strawberry Green Tea that was made to order. I didn't like it, couldn't taste any Strawberries, taste more like Jasmine Tea. this place is walk up counter only, no seating. Located right on the Street. We stopped by around 11:00pm and it was a line on the Street. read more

Delicious, cheap eats (roughly $10). A few blocks from our hotel. Small, little kiosk on a busy street. Be sure not to miss the sky blue "Hot Star" sign.Stopped by around 10:30am, and there was no line. We ordered the classic spicy chicken. The slab of chicken is HUGE, which you can tell was pounded well. The gentleman cooked the meat for a few minutes making sure to use a timer, so the meat is cooked consistently and perfectly. He pulled it from the fryer and sprinkled the seasoning along with a good coat of the red spice mix.As mentioned, they put it in a paper sleeve then slip it into a plastic bag, which they provide. After receiving the hot chicken goodness, we decided to get the spicy mayo which was $0.50 extra. We were expecting the condiment on the side, but no, he took the chicken back and meticulously/patiently drizzled the sauce neatly drawing a checkerboard pattern. I'm glad we added the sauce. Don't get me wrong, the seasoning they use suffices and would have been delicious without the sauce. However, we love our condiments, so it added another layer of flavor and texture. The chicken was moist, not dry at all. The batter was a little bit thick to my liking, but regardless, it was YUMMY! We'll definitely have to make a second trip before our departure for Cairns! read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Spicy fried chicken with spicy mayo sauce...$10. - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I was so excited to get hot star after having had their chicken in Taiwan. It was delicious! Spicy, hot, freshly fried, just how I remembered it. If you're looking for some unique fast food, this is a must try. read more

It's here at last! Step Aside KFC you've been dethroned! My favorite Taiwan night market snack - 雞排 or Taiwanese fried chicken has landing in Sydney. Been hanging out for the store for a while as Sydney has been needing a decent Taiwan fried chicken store for a while. Pricing is good too in line with Australian costs - $7.90 gets you a pretty decent serving (and there's also a free drink promo going as of this writing). Much cheaper than getting an airfare to Taiwan ;) Takeaway only but you can just go to Hyde park, World Square, go home/office, or walk around and eat it. Location wise is really good, within a few steps of George st, not far from town hall station. Taste wise as Howard C. pointed out is also on par with the Taiwan night markets. I'm sure I'll make this place one of my regular places :D read more

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It's finally here!!! I've been waiting for Hot Star to open up here since they opened up in Melbourne in November last year...and the day has finally come. I was first in line with some friends (woohoo!) and we got the regular for $7.90 plus a free drink. It takes a few minutes to cook but you get it hot and piping fresh. I was in Taiwan about a month ago and had the original and I have to say that this is pretty spot on compared to the original. Get ready for a giant piece of fried chicken as big as your head for cheap!!!! It will make great drunk food, hangover food, hangry food, and nom nom nom food. Just beware of the bones towards the bottom. read more

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After seeing many reviews about this place, It was time I tried it for myself! When we arrived which was just before there was not much of a queue so between ordering and waiting took around 7 minutes. Not bad! Its a small shop front where you order your lovely chicken with the various range of spices as below: Little Spicy Medium Spicy Spicy or Extra Spicy I got the Hungry combo and opted for the little spicy because that's all i could handle. Once you pay you get a receipt with your number and a small plastic bag. Once you receive your chicken you will understand why the plastic bag is needed :P The chicken breast is massive! As seen in the picture it was twice the size of my hand. This is so boss! I also got the sweet potato fries which tasted really sweet, almost like they had sprinkled chocolate on it? How, Why? I don't know, this is definitely one to consult the 8 ball! Delicious, easy, quick, (maybe not so healthy) dinner all for the bargain price of $10.90 read more

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Chickuuun. I don't know where they get these Breasts from but it must be the Playboy mansion cos they are massive. $7.90 gets you a crispy flavourful Large schnitzel type chicken breast in a paper bag. As others have said, you can spice that bag of fun up to your liking. I enjoyed the flavor and it is indeed a mouthful of surprise. I did find I got a bit sick of eating it after about 2/3 of the way through it though. This may possibly have been avoided by getting the other sides to change it up. The wait was redonk. 20 mins. The crowd was enormous causing a blockage in the footpath. When I enquired where the heck I was in the order queue I was told -Oh you still have to wait a long time. But he was very sincerely polite about it. In the end I made everyone cheer when I finally got it. Make time for this because you'll only get the peeves if you have to be somewhere any time soon. I think they actually cook everyone's chicken to order individually. Strange way to do it but I guess that's why it tastes as addictive as crack. read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Queue! - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Oh Barry. Sweet unassuming Barry. I check-in everywhere Barry... Well guess what... Barry just got hot? How hot? Barry went super sayen supernova hot star hot! Winner winner chicken dinner! I want to dunk Barry in the deep fryer, douse him in spicy spices and tear tender strips of goodness from his bones in homage to his holiness for even mentioning this place. Barry you are a genius! Without your review I would never have heard of this place nor wanted to come - but I just had to see what possible magic tricks could sway a KFC addict. Hot star is the ultimate fried chicken experience. That's a scientific fact. The wait is long but that is part of the entire experience. During the wait some Korean lady, perplexed by her own apoplexy, approached us, the only 2 non-asians in the line, and asked what was so good about fried chicken.... "Uhh we dunno lady but we's about to find out" Im actually sitting on the train right now dreaming of another delicious deep fried slice of hot star heaven. Im drooling. Get me a bib! The spice built to a chili crescendo each mouthful building upon the last. The chicken was tender, the skin crispy, the spices flavourful. Of the 4 options: - Little Spicy - Medium Spicy - Spicy Spicy - Hot Spicy I opted for Spicy Spicy, and it proved to be correct, for whilst I absolutely could've gone hotter, holding back on the maximum spice level allowed me to appreciate the taste of the chicken which itself is superb. Then there were the mushrooms... Oh em gee! Deep fried golden balls made in heaven and hand delivered on a silver platter by winged angels. I will be back for the chicken but the mushrooms were totally the hot star! read more

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PSA to Sydney's vegetarians - don't let the words "large fried chicken" deter you, get yourselves to Hot Star, stat! That's right, this may be a chicken shop but take heart, 60% of the menu is vegetarian!! More if you include the drinks!!! Ok so it's not the hardest feat if the menu is only 5 items long, but it's one glorious, deep fried menu! You haven't lived til you've had the mushrooms here - succulent King Browns (they're called King for a reason) covered in a slightly spicy, fried to perfection batter, just thin enough to give you that earth shattering crunch without making you feel gross and greasy afterwards. The sweet potato chips are also a revelation, so often poorly executed and soggy in other institutions, but really nothing beats the mushrooms. My very scientific study with a sample size of three confirms that the fried mushrooms are the preferred menu item of fried chicken connoiseurs over and above the bigger than your face chicken here. Oh and the mushrooms!! Did I mention the mushrooms?? Get the mushrooms. read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Food of the gods aka fried mushrooms - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

A review is long overdue considering I've been a regular here since this little hole in the wall opened up opposite World Square earlier this year. I'm still not certain how they do it, but how is possible to stretch a chicken breast that long ?? All I know is that it is freshly fried real chicken goodness, a ridiculously tasty snack during the day or late at night after a few drinks. You can make a complete meal out of it with some chips or even fried mushrooms. There are a few spiciness levels to choose from but I recommend that you don't overdo it so that you can enjoy the other subtle flavours. At $7.90, it's an expensive piece of chicken but worth every cent ! On a side note, it is a franchise - originally from Taiwan but I was able to try Hot Star over in Singapore earlier this year and it is the same familiar taste so it's a consistent offering and I hope more outlets open in the near future here in Australia. read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - That's a big piece of chicken! - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

BEST CHICKEN I'VE EVER HAD! I read a review about this place a few months ago and had it parked in my memory for when I was in the area. Finally tried it last night and it was everything I have ever wanted in chicken, deep fried things, take away and pretty much food in general. It's huge- the size of your forearm or head. It's juicy- succulent and hot and everything u want in chicken. It's crunchy- the schnitty coating is just right. It's spiced- went for the original- the delicate array of spices was the perfect addition. Want to try the hot spices next It's everything- honestly the best thing I've eaten in about a month. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Also got the kumara chips were just as good. Being from nz I've had my share of deep fried sweet potato and this is top 5. You won't regret trying this - the guy who invented this should be knighted. read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Don't let the old signage fool you- it's to trick you so there is more for me - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Massive chicken schnitzel with bone in it - and you can add chili powder. Yep that's what you are getting here. For $7.50 you are going to get the largest piece of chicken that you have ever seen! They literally put in a plastic bag for you. And you get to pick different powders to put on it. I have only tried the chili - make sure you don't inhale it. Because it burns the lungs. There is also seafood flavor - never tried it, but tempted next time to see what seafood chicken would taste like. There is no sitting here - but trust me that's not the reason that you come. read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

ORIGINAL FRIED CHICKEN This one huge piece of chicken more than enough for two people. So very moist and tender inside, the batter on the other hand was not sticking to the meat making and it was very unpleasant to eat towards the middle. It was like having my chicken in two packets within each other (like a Russian doll situation) - one make of batter and one made of paper. CURLY FRIES These are pretty good, fried nicely. As it's only a take-away stall, the closest option is to cross the road to a World Square bench to eat. Packaging needs to be upgraded too. Those thin paper packets do not cut it, the oiliness just gets absorbed and into to your hands. They need to use a foil alternative, glossy cardboard or wax paper. Conclusion Decent fried chicken but with so many alternative fast food joints that provide seating and more variety, I do not think I will be revisiting. I get it though, if it's something similar from your hometown (Taiwan/Asia) it would appeal to you but overall it's more of a novelty thing you try once for new customers. The unusual size of the chicken is perfect for a selfie and social experience on the streets but I still prefer KFC to this. @thesydneynoob read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - ORIGINAL FRIED CHICKEN - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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The chicken was bigger than the size of my brother's face. And straight up, my brother's face is not small. The serving sizes are just THAT generous! A delightful crumb, according to him, and the chicken was tender and perfectly cooked! Also, he ordered hot. Hot, at Hot Star, means stars in your eyes, sweat down your back hot. But damn tastier because of it. I got to hear about it (and smell it too... :P) For me, the winner of Hot Star's Menu is: Curly fries. Dripping in a spicy mayonnaise, I get off my bus at George St, just to get them, before catching another bus home. They are crunchy, curly and just thinking about them right now has me absolutely dying for some potato goodness. Fantastic, small and cute, this is a great takeaway restaurant! read more

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The hugeness of the chicken piece was very exciting at first and it tasted pretty good, but after a while it just got too much and the batter was a bit sickening. Will probably stick to KFC in the future. read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

As a proud Taiwanese, I am too familiar with the Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken. I had been waiting for it to come to Sydney ever since it first opened shop in Melbourne in 2013. When it finally came in early 2014, the usual greetings in our Taiwanese circle was immediately replaced by "Did you see/Have you tried/Did you like Hot-Star?" Must try: original hot-star large fried chicken! My friends love their fried oyster mushrooms too. read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Disclaimer: I love fried chicken! With that said, how could you not love a big slab of fried chicken? I've wanted to try this when I was in Taipei in the summer, but the weather was just not conducive to eating that much. So I was excited when I discovered this little hole in the wall while cruising around in Sydney. There's no seating in this place, it's strictly for takeaway. This is a counter that you walk up to facing the street, and they make the food once you order, so it's to your tailored taste. They do have bite size options if you don't want to go for the slab of chicken, but the portion is much smaller and honestly just sounds less appealing, in my opinion. You have a choice of 5 flavor and if you enjoy spice, you can actually ask for super spicy and ask for the spice to be added on both side. There is bones, so be careful as you inhale the goodness! You can also get sides and the sweet potato fries is really good. Make that a combo, you can get Chicken, soda and a side for $14, a steal! Like I said, I heart fried chicken, so I love this place. You can be the judge of it yourself next time when you pass this little counter. Give it a try and maybe you will fall in love with fried chicken! No shame in that. read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Dat chicken. For a sh*tty random little hole in the wall in a random part of the city you would think wtf is this place?! Well stop judging a book by its cover and get the hell down to HSLFC!! Grab a take-away chicken schnit in a paper pocket and stuff your mouth while strutting the sidewalk; this chicken is as good as it gets. Who knows how they do it but the seasoning is hot and flavourful and the chicken is moiiiissstttttttt. MOIST. read more

Straight up, Yelp Elites Barry T and Howard C stitched me up on this. Super spicy ain't that spicy, they said. You can hack it, they said. Well, yes I could. And no I couldn't. See, I'd been reading all the epic Hot Star reviews and was biding my time, a time which came after a gig seeing The Menzingers and Smith Street Band light up the Metro on George St. It was midnight, but a quick search of the Yelp app told me Hot Star was open til 2am, cheering. "Gimme eat," I ordered. They handed me a plastic bag, I opened it, and they slid in a giant, golden, crumbed chunk of chicken as big as my face. Chicken that a guy in an apron and a funny hat hat coated, literally coated, with an incandescent red salt that glowed like the gold in the Mines of Moria. It looked radioactive, and I was okay with that. Cut to 10 mins later. I'm below ground in Town Hall Station My entire face is a ball of sweat, tears are pouring from my eyes. Drunk people are giving me a wide berth, not sure what's up with this guy. I'm happy, I'm so happy, because it's such delicious chicken, but the Super Spicy has smashed me. Now I just gotta figure out how to get Howard and Bazza back... read more

This is why I love food. Everything should be this delicious. I saw the hype, and I came running. Barry's 5 star review got my attention. Dan Hong's Instagram sealed the deal. I had to have it. I had to have it all. My expectations were fairly high. I knew that there was no alcohol and that there were no tables or chairs, this was just a simple take away shop. I was expecting a good piece of chicken to make up for these very important missing elements. And ... I ... was ... *blown* ... away. On a friend's suggestion I tried the fried mushrooms. I don't know what they were marinated in, but they were amazeballs. Juicy, crispy, and packed with flavour. Until that first bite, I did not know how delicious mushrooms could be. What an ignorant fool I have been all these years. The friendly staff spice up the chicken to your liking right in front of you. I asked for "very spicy" and was given a good coating of the seasoning on one side of the meat. I wouldn't have wanted to go any hotter. There was room for more spice, but since it builds I'd be worried about not being able to experience the full chicken flavour if there was any more chilli. The chicken itself was glorious. Tender and juicy on the inside with a crisp outer coating. Watch out for the bones at the end, although I could understand someone eating those as well in an effort to consume every morsel of goodness. The curly fries were the low light of the meal, and that's not to say they were bad. If I had been served the same curly fries at any other venue they would have been amazing. Tonight they were simply overshadowed by the best chicken of my life and those mysterious mushrooms. The wait was excessive for a take away shop. I stopped counting after 17 minutes of waiting for my chicken, curly fries, and mushrooms. I was planning on lowering those review due to the wait, but that was before I tasted these wondrous creations. Take the extra time to fully digest anything that might be in your stomach, you don't want it getting in the way of more chicken. read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Mushrooms. Get on it. - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Let me set the scene for you. It was Saturday night. Sydney Irish Rugby 2nd grade had just beat Redfield in the Grand Final. We were celebrating. P.J. Gallagher is the sponsor. We have free reign of the pubs. We were at the Criterion and the boys were singing Queen. Bohemian Rhapsody. If it wasn't served in a pint, I didn't want to know about it. I will unashamedly admit, I was drunk. At some point in the night I was taking a breather (in the bathroom) and my mind turned to food. Like a guiding light Yelp was there. Standing out from all the rest was Hot Star. Large Fried Chicken. What is this? Some kind of Taiwanese KFC. Yes. I will. I informed Bill of the mission and waited for that inevitable point in the night where the once friendly beer turns on you, you're staring at a full pint with that acid feeling in your stomach, still trying to force it down because beer is expensive in Sydney and bathrooms are free. This point in the night seems to come earlier the older I get. It was time to go. With a drunk and complaining Bill next to me ("Can't we just go to KFC?") I made my way to Liverpool Street ("Trust me Bill. You'll thank me.") As soon as we arrived we knew we were where we were meant to be. All other events in our life had been leading up to this point. Like a pair of piss heads, we ordered EVERYTHING. This was our Whitecastle moment. Bill, being the unofficial king of the Sydney underground, has an uncanny knowledge of late night Sydney hideyholes. You can have this one for free. Across the road, in a little entrance to World Square, there are tables and chairs outside Bao Bun. Go there and eat your Large Chicken. There we sat, not talking, just eating. People walking past wondering, who are these two vagrants so absorbed in their chicken? There is nothing you will order from this menu that is not worth having. It is not overly expensive and that feeling of superiority over the poor fools who still eat KFC is priceless. You will get the chicken sweats but that's ok. Take my advice. Go to Hot Star. read more

Worth the wait? D'uh...... yep !!! Now I know why the west is prepared to go to war to protect Taiwan from China. read more

"Excuse me, but I'm feeling both quite hungry and quite naughty. I'd like to order a flattened, battered, deep-fried chicken breast that's as big as my head. I'd like it fried fresh while I wait on the pavement. When it's done I'd like it covered in spicy powder according to my taste, put in a foil-lined bag to keep warm, and placed in a plastic bag to hold and carry the whole thing somewhere else to be eaten. I'd like it to be so delicious and juicy and decadent that I cannot help but burn my tongue as I jam the entire succulent, flavourful thing in my gob, getting spice powder all over my face. Afterwards I'd like to feel a simultaneous sense of guilt and an immediate need to return." "Done." read more

An awesome hole in a Wall Street food vendor where they have five spice fried chicken bite size pieces, a mammoth size schnitzel that would make a German smile, or the delicious fried mushrooms. Who said you need 11 herbs and spices to make a killer batter. This place definitely packs a punch, especially if you pick the spicier option, that makes your eyes water and forehead sweat. The paper bag passed the grease test and I found the chicken options not too oily at all. The fried mushrooms definitely give Outback Steakhouse a run for their money. Location wise, it's in the perfect hotspot surrounded by bars and pubs that backpackers frequent. This place is just a great stop before you hit the drinks, between drinks, or after a big night out. Did I mention that they cook to order, so it's worth the wait but be careful cause first bite is damn hot. read more

Perfect snacks at any time of the day. Everything is deep fried but it is not super oily (god knows how they do that!!) Just be warned that your food is PIPING HOT . I burnt the roof of my mouth on my first bite but lesson learnt :) read more

Stopped here after getting off the bus on my way back from a morning spent walking up and down strenuous beach trails. I didn't know what I wanted, but I knew I needed food, and lots of it. As I was walking down the street, this presented itself in all of its glory. I haven't the slightest clue what part of the chicken makes this stuff, but if you're desiring some spicy fried chicken in a plastic bag from a somewhat-sketch place on the side of Liverpool St... Look no further! This place has you covered. I can't speak to most of the menu items, but the showstopper here seems to be the massive hot piece of fried chicken. It's amazing. It'll probably take you half an hour to eat. And you will NOT be hungry afterward. Make sure to have lots of beverages nearby, because you'll need them. read more

I'm going to be one of the odd ones out here by giving this place less than five stars. After seeing all these really good reviews, I guess I was expecting way too much. I was sorely disappointed when after my first bite of the chicken, I came to realise it was just a big piece of breaded chicken. Granted, I'm not a big fan of chicken. Chicken without sauce or spices or any type of flavouring is just plain old bland white meat to me. And to me, this was just that. Bland and uninteresting. We also ordered the fried mushrooms because it was recommended, but that too was a disappointment. It was basically just mushrooms coated in a batter and deep fried. Luckily, we didn't have to queue or wait for a long time to get our order. I was a bit upset about the price though because it was pretty pricey for a pretty bland meal. Well that's just me, maybe there's something wrong with my taste buds because I didn't enjoy this chicken as much as most people have. read more

I had to write a review for this place because it has been 2 weeks since I've had Hot Star Fried Chicken, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about this place! The crumb is deliciously flavoursome (I ordered the mild spicy which had the perfect level of spicyness). The chicken is tender and moist and quite large (think giant schnitzel). The chicken smelled so good that even the taxi driver asked where we got the chicken from! Also tried the deep fried mushrooms- plump, juicy and delicious. This is definitely the perfect place for a late night snack to cure a hangover...or anytime of the day really! Yummmmmm! read more

Hot Star is possibly one of the most flocked to fast food joints in Taipei. I first came across it at Taipei's famous Shilin night market a few years ago. The speciality is fried chicken steak or XXL chicken, is a flattened chicken breast coated in a mixture of tapioca flour and spices and then deep-fried. I have read that Hot Star in Australia uses locally-sourced chickens with all of its other ingredients (like flour and spices) imported from Taiwan in order to replicate the flavours of its famous product sold in Taiwan. I didn't want to venture to Sydney's Hot Star alone so I enlisted The Apprentice to make the sojourn with me for lunch. The Apprentice knows his fried chicken. He used to live on the American fried chicken stuff so much so that he was once the splitting image of Meatloaf. After some hard yakka (and cold turkey resisting The Colonel's eerie smile), he now has the figure of the Statute of David. Dragging him along took some coaxing because he thought that one whiff may lead to a fried chicken bender where there would be no escape. Sydney's Hot Star Chicken is set in a small street front space with just enough room for staff to cook, season and bag, and when we arrived at its Liverpool Street store there was already a queue along the street. The menu features the Large Fried Chicken but also some sides (for smaller appetites who don't want to go XXL or those who want to really increase their cholesterol levels and have then as an accompaniment). These sides are curly fries; chicken bites; fried sweet potato and fried mushrooms. You can get even get a XXL chicken and a soft drink combo for around 10 bucks. I ordered the large fried chicken (spicy) while The Apprentice ordered a combo - a drink and a large fried chicken (original flavour). Within about five minutes our numbers were called and the flattened 250g chook breasts were put into a paper bag and then placed in a carry bag for us to take away. The Apprentice went into a cold sweat as soon as he saw the enormity of the task he was to undertake - I forgot to tell him that Hot Star Chicken is about the size of your face (it's at least 30cm long). He attempted it and left half. He also can't believe the Taiwanese don't have the physiques of Samoan rugby players. I, on the other hand, managed to get through mine (just). It was true to form - the batter was crispy and well seasoned and succulent and juicy inside. The spicy powder gave it a good hit - but I think I prefer having the original as the chilli can be a bit overwhelming when indulging in such a large piece of fried chicken. It would be ideal if you could get a half and half. So, was it true to Taiwanese form? Yes, it brought back memories of the original experience at Shilin, but after such a feat I will need to wait at least six months for my cholesterol to lower before undertaking the task. As for The Apprentice, he has just gone into rehab. read more

You can never reject fried chicken! Depending on the time there are sometimes a line up at this place... The chicken is fried right in front of you! They will pass you a bag so when they hang over the food... You can catch it directly into the bag. Taste - 5/5 it's fried chicken! Service - 5/5 nothing to complain.. It's grab and go! Speed -4/5 my only comment is it takes a while for them to deep fried it. I guess that's how you know it fresh :) read more

The perfect choice for a mid winter city snack but be prepared for a meal. A change from all the fast food places opening up in a busy inner city lifestyle, Hot Star offers something your heart desires that is on par with other unique places opening in the surroundings. You want meat? Chicken? Curly fries? A little easy to walk past joint offers all these delicious items hot and made in front of thee. A schnitzel that is as gigantic as your head. On a cold city day, a piece of crumbled fried chicken breast with chilli powder for extra kick is exactly what anyone would want. Clearly by the 10 people line. In one sitting and hungry, I could not finish "the thing" myself. I don't know if it was too big or the fried oily goodness, but some was saved to be had later. Saved for sucking the meat off the bones because they know, that you know the best meat is always had to be stripped off the bone. Can not say anything else other than schnitzel.... schnitzel.... schnitzel! Open to the late hours for those late night drinkers too will surely hit the spot your craving. Mark My Words read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Bigger than your head! - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

On a local Sydney tour we met a woman from Taiwan that was telling us about this Hot Star chain that comes from her country and is worth trying. We had one near our hotel and for a quick snack we order the chicken bites in a bag with is like nuggets for the most part. They take your order at the counter and then hand you a bag that you wait with. Then when ready, you pass them the bag and the drop in your chicken. I saw some various sauces they were squirting with bottles and I asked for some medium but ended up getting a little baggie of red powder instead. Which guess you shake in a bag with the chicken. Overall we liked it as it had a very different sorta crunch and taste to it and we thought it was pretty good. read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I was a bit torn on this review and rating. It's somewhere between a 3 to 4 star. The chicken here is pretty awesome. In general it's just a fun experience to get a giant piece of fried chicken the size of your head and eat it like a pizza slice in the middle of the city. All that being said, it made me feel a bit ill by the end. Maybe it's too much of a good thing? I also was a bit put off by the bone at the end because it kept breaking and I was getting tiny bits of it while eating... which is never fun. If you have the stomach for it, they do fried chicken well. I think my stomach could probably go without another meal here for awhile. read more

The flavour is amazing, the chicken succulent. Well made, however, the price at 9.50 is a bit much, 6 to 7 would be more appropriate.

Flattened huge chicken breast, breaded, fried to a crispy piping hot handheld snack and laced with spicy seasoning. How can that not be good! Place is storefront, with no seating. So grab your food and sit on a ledge and eat or somewhere else to enjoy it. When you order they give you a plastic bag and you are like what the heck is this for? Well when you get handed the chicken, they drop it in the bag cause it is HOT. Let it cool down and enjoy! Defintely recommend if you have a hankering for a delicious fried snack ! read more

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken - Busy storefront... No seating - Fast Food Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Fried chicken heaven. No where does it better. Chicken the size of your face. You pay, get a ticket and a plastic bag. They call your number out you walk over with the open bag they pop it in and your on your way. They only take cash so remember to grab some before you order. read more

Real Chicken, Real bones and its really large fried chicken! I've been wanting to try this out for a while now and finally got my chance. When ordering, I was asked whether I wanted spicy and I said sure. I later noticed that there are also the seaweed and curry flavour that are available too. After paying, you are given a receipt which has you order number and also a plastic bag. When you order is called, the staff puts your chicken in a paper bag (and the chicken only fits about 1/2 way in the bag). Then you open the plastic bag that he has provided you earlier and he places the chicken and paper bag into your plastic bag. It doesn't fit in the plastic bag completely either, but that was how I ate from it. The chicken was delicious and there were a couple of bone towards the end. I had to share it as it was too large for one. read more

I came, I ate, it was whatevz! The battered crunch was awesome but between the chicken and the batter is the gluey, gelatinous gulg which was interesting at first but then as the chicken cooled, quickly resembled Clag. To it's credit the chicken itself seemed fresh and wasn't dry or anything but let's be honest here, this is a shnitzel in a bag with a bit of Nanami Togarashi peppered over it. Needless to say I wont be returning, but a must-do if you are into Taiwanese fad food. Weird side story, when you pay and get your receipt you are also given a plastic bag. When it was time to get your piece of chicken, the guy who does the last minute spice application then insists on putting it in your bag for you. Why? read more

Terrible taste. I could barely figure out the true taste of the chicken!!! Only salt or the smell of fry, and I can't even finish eating it. I understand that this brand is famous in Taiwan, and I tried it in Taipei once as well, and the taste was absolutely better than that in Sydney (although there are still a loads of tasty fried chick which are way much better than this brand in Taiwan). My boyfriend is a Taiwanese, and he knows what a true Taiwanese fried chicken should smell like. After he tried this fried chicken, he said it's terrible and would not try it again. And I agree with him. Sometimes we feel unbelievable that there are always many people standing in front of the store and waiting to be served. I think this is because they don't know the original taste of Taiwanese fried chicken? read more

Awesome chicken, very fast and convenient. There is nowhere to sit though. The deep fried mushrooms are great.