I'd give this place a 9/10! I ordered through DoorDash, and I was impressed that the chicken still…read morearrived crispy and full of flavor. It had the perfect amount of dry heat and spices. We ordered a variety of spice levels, and even the mild had plenty of flavor despite not being very spicy. If the food was this good after delivery, I can only imagine how amazing it is fresh. I'll definitely be coming back to try it in person the next time I'm in New York! Get the fries!! Wish I got more pictures of the food but I was too hungry !!

Ok, I am not going to lie -- I have been wanting to try their chicken for the longest time but at…read morethe same time, in my opinion, they did not have the best visually esthetic chicken and so every time my colleague and I contemplated on getting it, we turned away. This time, we did not turn away. We finally made a good decision. We ordered the chili chicken leg and the salted egg yolk tenders. I personally preferred the leg over the tenders but it was not bad at all. I loved how rich the flavors were and how they were able to keep the crispiness despite having gotten it as takeout. We ordered it for delivery. Was kind of sad how long the delivery itself took but thankfully the food was still good. Although the cost was a little hefty in my opinion, the portion size was also very big. We were both stuffed. It's not a place I can go often since it's a very heavy meal, on both my wallet and my tummy. Next up, we are going to try their sandwiches!

I've been wanting to check out Birdbox for a while for the claw attached to your chicken sando. If…read moreyou're coming here, you've probably seen it and here for that too. I was surprised to find that it's a ghost kitchen. You walk behind the coffee shop and order from a kiosk with many other restaurants to order from as well. My order took 15 minutes and within the estimated time frame that they gave you. Once my order was ready, I clicked to open via text and the locker popped open with my bag --viola! I ordered the Claude the Claw ($18.99) with medium spicy sauce on the side. The sandwich is pretty huge. I like how they wrapped the sandwich around the claw sticking out from the bottom. I did take it out of the wrapper for the picture, but suggest you keep the wrapper on as it gets messy to eat. The spices and flavor is delicious and the chicken is crispy and tender. It's a great Nashville hot chicken sandwich overall. While the claw is insta-worthy, it's not quite worth the extra $4 (plus you can't really even eat it, so it's all for show). I'd suggest getting the claw for your first time, but I'd get the regular sandwich in the future for the lower price.

Could this be the best chicken sandwich? I have to admit, it's a weird to see a chicken leg…read moresticking out of the sandwich. It doesn't serve much purpose other than adding a quirky charm. That said, the sandwich itself is great. The chicken is perfectly seasoned, and the spicy, smoky sauce complements it beautifully. It's a solid, flavorful sandwich that's definitely worth trying. You will need to decide for yourself if it lives up to the hype. A heads up, the place can be tricky to find. It's tucked inside a building behind the coffee shop that Google Maps directs you to, and seating is very limited.

Came here for the first time, as I was attending an event down the block and needed a quick bite…read more I got the traditional sandwich, which was good. The meat, sauce, and pickles were all to my liking. The bread was just ok, it started crumbling at some point, so in the future I'd consider chicken without the bread. I got the mac and cheese and I just thought it was ok - kind of grainy, which surprised me because others on yelp spoke highly of it. Maybe it was just an off night. I'd return but I'd switch up my order.

FLUFFY!! Just like the name suggests! Surprising, as things usually don't work out that way…read more.. My husband and I came here late after a night out. I ordered the chicken tenders & fries which came with cole slaw and pickle slices. The chicken really was battered & fried to fluffy perfection!! It had a soft & unique texture I don't recall ever tasting before. The sides were also fantastic; fries were crispy hot, cole slaw was not too wet or too dry with excellent flavor and the pickle slices were refreshing after a bite of the medium-spice level chicken. And don't get me started on that sauce!! It was perfect for both the chicken & fries, I loved it! Definitely check this place out if you're a fried chicken connoisseur! :)

Very friendly and quick service for delicious chicken & sides. The value of everything is so worth…read moreit!! The meal is so satisfying and tasty. The space is very small, I don't know if there was a bathroom but expect a wait or tightness with seating. I still felt comfortable in the space though. I got the half chicken and shared sides. So good. Every part of my chicken was juicy and savory. The sides were essential to the meal-- they balanced the saltiness and textures.

Cauldron Chicken delivers an impressive, no frills meal centered around perfectly executed roast…read morechicken. My friend and I shared the full chicken with cucumber salad and fried pork dumplings on the side, and everything complemented each other well. The standout was the chicken itself tender to the point of falling apart, truly falling off the bone. What elevated it further was the Chinese spice blend, which carried deep, balanced flavor throughout every bite. At around $35 for a shared meal in Manhattan, it feels like strong value for the quality and portion size. Simple, satisfying, and confidently seasoned.

I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was very good. Got catfish and added a thigh. Very good sides…read more Catfish fried perfect, nicely flavored, even better with the hot sauce. Collard greens full of flavor and very tender. Mac & cheese very tasty. Amazing aroma when I opened the box. The place is clean, and the staff were plenty busy, but very professional. You can see how it would get backed up, but they keep it movin.

Unserious. They open…read moreat 11am, I came here at 11:20 the woman said "we're opening late today, 12PM". I waited around the neighborhood for 45 mins and came back around 12:05 and another employee said we open at 1. They can't even get their story straight about how late they're opening. 1 hour late? 2 hours? 3? Who knows. I came all the way from Brooklyn. If you value your time, be careful with this place.

Really great spot for Indian burgers. I'm vegetarian and the potato burger was something unique I…read morehaven't tried before. The spicy fries are also amazing. Would definitely recommend and usually there's enough seating inside to dine in!

It intrigued me to tread Indian inspired fried chicken that I walked in. It is a small fast food…read morelike joint. Is small space with Indian in capped design, a small place with 4 tables. The menu is simple with chicken tenders, a chicken sandwich or a vegetarian sandwich. The rest are sides or drinks or small things. Upon arrival, it took a minute for the staff to notice as they were in the back working on something. After we got the staff's attention, a guy came over and took my order. I ordered a takeout of chicken tenders, with medium spicy dry rub. The order was freshly made and it took less than 10 minutes to get my order. The food was still warm when I arrived home and the chicken was moist and the spice definitely got the spot. If I'm around the area, will stop in.

ONE OF OUR MOST-GO-TO's when we visit NY every year!…read more Chicken sandwich is seasoned perfectly and can be spicy if you want it that way (which we do!). And let me tell you.... Their seasoned fries with their aioli dipping sauce....DAAAAAANGG!! So so good....I didn't take a pic this trip, because once we started in on the fries, they were gone! Every time we go in, really nice folks that run the place! Service goes the extra mile to make sure you have a great meal! Inside it's small but clean....sometimes we eat there, sometimes we take it to go. Getting hungry just thinking about it and sadly I live on the west coast, so I have to wait about 6 months to get this again! Anyone who loves writing a 1 hour drive to Manhattan...I'm jealous!

Horrible experience. Was made to wait 15mins despite being on time for my food to be ready. Then…read moremet with the rudest cashier who cannot handle the lunch pressure. Worst of it all, she handles cash and immediately touches your food etc... maybe this is true Indian quality? At least she cld sanitize her hands after touching cash....

This place has been on my list for a really long time. So when family came to town asking about…read moregood soul food, this was a great opportunity. I went with one of the lunch-like deals from the menu that can be ordered anytime. Of course, I got the: 2pc Pan fried Chicken (absolutely delicious, crispy, flavorful, and juicy) Mac & cheese (mehhh.... it's all noodles and tons of cheese, nothing else. Took it home and remixed it) Cornbread (huge, cake-like and delicious) Half & Half (tastes like a mix, still sweet and tasty) Note: The limeade is very sweet kool-aid. My family enjoyed the string beans, and sweet potatoes in addition to their chicken. I was sad the collard greens and catfish were unavailable, we all wanted to try them out. I'd definitely come back for this chicken, the unavailable items and the shrimp.

​I randomly decided to try Charles Pan-Fried Chicken on a rainy day after hearing a lot of great…read morethings about it. It's a tiny spot with seating for only four, which didn't bother me since I planned to take my food to go anyway. The staff was genuinely friendly and welcoming right when I walked in. ​I ordered two plates and a sweet potato pie: ​Plate 1: 3-piece fried chicken with mashed potatoes & gravy and black-eyed peas. ​Plate 2: Ribs with mac & cheese and collard greens. ​The portions were generous across the board. The highlight was definitely the chicken--it was cooked to perfection and well-seasoned, though leaning towards the salty side. The mac & cheese was another win, super cheesy and satisfying. ​Where the meal fell short was in the flavor depth of the sides. The mashed potatoes were smooth, but felt a bit one-note and bland. The black-eyed peas and collard greens both lacked a deep savory element. Coming from the South, I'm used to greens and beans being cooked down with smoked turkey, bacon, or hamhocks to give them that rich, smoky flavor, which was missing here. ​The ribs were tender and fell right off the bone, but the flavor didn't work for me--there was a sharp, sour tang in the rub or seasoning that felt a bit off. I did like the the sweet potato pie. The crust was a little softer than I would like but overall it was good ​Overall, it was a decent meal with generous portions, but a few key misses kept it from being great.

Meh We were looking…read moreforward to a Tender Crush meal but we ended up being disappointed. The chicken sauces were alright but the final product did not meet expectations. The Mac & Cheese was runny and not very good. The service was good and the room is primarily for takeout pickup.

Tender Crush truly serves up some crispy, yet tender chicken. I prefer the regular tenders with…read moredipping sauces over the specialty ones. The diet coke slush and the tender ice cream were fun. I wish there were more seats, but service is amazing.

Good! Takeout…read moretravels well and their quality is incredible when you get that first bite Love the sauces, rice and beans are delicious as well Takeout's easy and the ingredients taste fresh I would take a picture but I already ate it..

Last night was my first dining experience at Chicken Stop. There's a large, black grill at the…read morefront with whole chicken parts cooking on it. Orders are made at the register as soon as you walk in, even for dine-in orders. I ordered grilled chicken with yellow rice and red beans and a side of sweet plaintains. The chicken was those flat, paper thin strips with grill marks all over. It was tender but not very flavorful. The yellow rice was good and the beans were fine. The sweet plaintains were the best part of my meal. They were cooked nice and brown and they weren't mushy at all. I asked for hot sauce. I was given a cold bottle of hot sauce from the fridge. The dipping sauce helped to give the chicken a little zing. Chicken Stop is a narrowly built restaurant with decent seating, dim lighting and fake grass walls. There was a large, flat-screen TV hanging from the fake grass wall, showing the news. The satellite music was an awful mix of soft rock and country/western. Menu prices are reasonable. I have business in that area now. I'll be dining at Chicken Stop again.