It was late, we were hungry, we were standing outside Chicken Cottage the end. Okay maybe not the…read moreend. We were on our way to my sister-in-laws place late and we hadn't eaten so we popped into Chicken Cottage and ordered some fried chicken and half a piri piri chicken. By far not the most glamorous meal for our first night on a recent visit to London, but it was actually quite good. I have never been to any other Chicken Cottages before, but both kinds of chicken were cooked perfect and were really favorable and the service was tremendously friendly and helpful. It's right by my sister-in-laws place, and I must say I will go again, I'm certain of it.

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.

It's all about the number 12 here. With pickles…read more Spicy grilled chicken burger. I swear they put crack sauce on it. Which is weird because the chicken kebab I had here previously was plain and gross. Haven't even tried to crispy fried chicken. Just get the #12. Your mouth will thank you.

Notting Hill C.F C ----- I can honestly say these guys have the best (grilled) chicken burger ever!…read more- No. 12!!! in case you were wondering. Obviously, all the food is great and the portions are huge - especially the shawarma. They have everything: lamb, chicken, grilled fish, burgers, curries, salads, hummus, koftas and loads and loads of deals. Everything comes with fries and a drink of your choice. The burger and chicken pieces are no more than £5 while the shawarma & curries range from £4 to £7-£8, but again- the portions are huge. They have family deals and Peri Peri deals from £13- £16 (wanna be KFC deals) Oh yes! And it's halal. The place is small, busy, crammed but the guys working there are super nice and friendly - every time I pass this joint, we wave to each other, talk etc.

Great staff, Great food Visited a few times and best of the…read morebest springs to mind if you are looking for a fish and chips, you would be remiss to look anywhere else, and we dont say that lightly Always helpful, always on the ball.

Nice family owned business with Food cooked freshly and polite staff…read more Fish cooked crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender and flakey on the inside. Chicken is to die for with the size of chicken in this shop not being present anywhere else, I mean it's very big chicken .

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.

This is important! Discovered last night that Tasty Kebabs is open til 2 in the morning most…read morenights! NOTHING is open that late around here. So my poor boyfie who waited til after 1 in the morning to realize his tummy was grumbling and he had forgotten to eat dinner and there was nothing in the house....could quit complaining at me for eating everything in his fridge and get on that late night binge. It's no american all-night diner, but THANK YOU TASTY KEBABS FOR LATE NIGHT HOURS. You just may become our midnight snack spot.

It's a typical low-cost kabab joint, but it's clean, the guys are nice, and they offer a relatively…read moresimple menu which keeps the food turnover fresh. In fact, there was a steady crowd streaming in, mostly for takeaway.

This place is like an upgraded Nandos because they are specialized in chicken (roasted) so not much…read morechoice in terms of main dishes. Roasted Chicken - they are quite dry - sorry for being completely honest - so suggest to get the sauce on the side. Truffle fries - average skinny truffle fries - nothing out of ordinary Roast winter veg - the seeds are surprisingly nice with the veggies but would appreciate the carrot to be cooked a bit longer The sides are rather expensive and the cheapest wine is £7 and tastes like jet fuel. Not particularly recommend if you have other options. Maybe it'll be a good takeout option.

Delicious, simple hearty rustic french. The ambiance was cool, the neighborhood is very nice…read more(chelsea/ kensington) the waitress was helpful and pleasant. now onto the food... The chicken was succulent and tasty, the sides were wonderful companions....and being an American who looooves ice...the waitstaff was very considerate with all the ice I could ever need in my drinks! lol

Loved the wings. There weren't any plates that weren't cleaned in minutes. Surprisingly good drinks…read moreas well. There's also a challenge to have as many wings as you can eat which I wouldn't recommend if you plan on walking afterward. The set up is pretty spacious too and very clean. MUST GO for locals and tourists alike.

Loved the chicken. Tried five different ones, favourites being Bang Coq , Shanghai Orineual and…read moreSweet & Smokey BBQ

This was one of my first stops when arriving in London. This little quaint shop in Queen's Park is…read morea phenomenal find. My guy friend raved so much about this place, so I was sure to put it on my itinerary. The mixed (chicken & lamb) doner is the way to go. Sits atop a scrumptious salad. I was skeptical of the sauce initially as everyone's taste buds are different and I opted to have it on the side. Big mistake, trust me, PUT IT ON THERE! Enjoy!

Another perfectly good local takeaway place. They rarely take more than 10 minutes to prepare an…read moreorder and have some really excellent lemon chicken. The lomein wasn't as flavorful, but I had it without MSG so it's to be expected. DO let them know if you don't want MSG in your dish, no matter what the dish is. The folks there are friendly and recognized us the second time we went in even though they're generally a pretty busy establishment and I'm sure they see tons of people every day.

I have been patronising this establishment for about 15 years now and it is arguably the best…read moreChinese takeaway in London - & that coming from someone who eats Chinese food about 3 times a week. The quality & taste is second to none. His prices are reasonable and his portions are generous & haven't changed. My best dish is King Prawns in chill, salt & pepper & the quality of this dish is of restaurant standard & better that some. I used you live close to the shop, but for the last 12yrs, I drive approx. 10 miles from Borehamwood to buy his food. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.