Best fried chicken in Seattle. The pieces of chicken are huge and you can ask the owner to fry it fresh for you. Super nice owners and they often throw in some extra items/pieces whenever I order. No seating inside, just takeout. read more

Sooooo, I don't know why I didn't try this place a long time ago. I moved back to WA almost 3 years now and I just tried this chicken last summer. Even though I'm missed out, I'm glad I know about this food mart now! Binyam the owner and chicken master is so cool and nice. He knows his customers most by name and has conversations with them. Last night my cousin visiting from LA remembered this spot and I said they close in less than 30 mins. We picked up Central Pizza, then went straight here. The chicken warmer was empty but my cousin went in and asked if they still have chicken. He said yes if you're willing to wait 15 mins. Heck yeah we wanted to wait especially for a new batch. NOTE: they stop making chicken at 7 PM so they don't waste. After that he takes made to order. This thin layer batter is so impressive and tasty because it has a nice crunch with it. The color of it is beautiful and I can tell it's well seasoned. The recipe has been in the family over 25 years and it's a secret. You have to come here for real for real! It's sooooooooo bomb. You don't even know until you know. The pictures are from the summer in July. I forgot to take a pic last night. I only snapped it! read more

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Their reputation is spot on! Their fried chicken was honestly so delicious and flavorful. I will most definitely be back when I want my fried chicken fix. I spent about $15 for this entire box! Friendly men inside as well serving up the food. read more

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Possibly the best fried chicken in Seattle in the middle of a little food mart. Wish they had some sides but hey nbd.

Chicken is delicious , they make it fresh to order, workers are always very kind. Best fried chicken in the area read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - 7 piece wings - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Omg deals AND bomb chicken. They didn't have thighs when we went, but the legs and wings they have are huge! For 3 people we got 6 legs, 3 wings, 2 orders of jojos (6/order - they're also huge) and a water all for like $20. There wasn't enough already in the case so they made us some fresh chicken and jojos. The chicken was so juicy! The owner was super nice too and suggested next time we can call ahead so the chicken is done when we get there. Don't be deterred by the unassuming exterior/interior - it's a hidden gem. read more

When I saw that a place named Quick Pack Food Mart specialized in selling fried chicken, I was skeptical. But I'm always down for some bomb fried chicken. I live only a few minutes away, so I ventured over. The first thing I noticed was the parking lot had no lines or anything. I just pulled in and parked on the side of the building. I walked in and saw a pretty empty shop with fridges of drinks, a few aisles of snacks, and every day essentials. Just imagine a janky and less stocked 7-11. I definitely thought to myself that no way this place sells fried chicken, but low and behold there it was at the front at the register in a heater. The lady who works/owns the place was on her phone. She still helped me and took my order down. Two chicken breasts and three wings was about $10 w/ the 50 cent card charge. She was nice and gave me a few containers for the sauce, and I made my way home. The pieces were huge! This whole box of food lasted about three meals for me. The breasts were as big as my face. I'm not going to lie, but this was definitely the best smelling fried chicken I've ever smelled. I have no idea how they season it, but the aroma is damn enticing. The outside of the chicken was perfectly fried. It wasn't oily or anything. There was no oil that soaked into the paper box, which surprised me. There was that satisfying crunch when you bite into fried chicken, and the meat was moist. I personally liked it more than Ezell's! I definitely will be back and bring some back for my friends to try. read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Perfectly fried - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Stopped by Quick Pack after a hike on the hunt for some good broasted chicken. All they had were wings, thighs, and one breast. We grabbed two wings, two thighs, and the breast. They don't have fries, but they do have potato wedges so we grabbed an order of those as well. I will say my Midwestern heart was a bit bummed that they didn't have any ranch to dip the wedges/chicken in but they do have hot sauce if that's your thing. Overall, the chicken was pretty good! I liked the breast the most since the skin was the crispiest and had the best seasoning, the thighs were also nice and juicy, I didn't really like the wings because the skin was a little chewy and they weren't as meaty. The seasoning is a little bit more spicy rather than salty. The staff was nice and the chicken was super fresh. We will definitely be back! read more

We were actually on our way to another fried chicken place when a well-timed red light had us waiting right by the place. Looking around, we see this banner that says "best fried chicken in town" and spontaneously pulled in to see for ourselves. Now, Quick Pack is not restaurant. Frankly, it might not even be a convenience store, since the store is mostly empty save for the large trays of chicken sitting under a heater. But don't let the exterior fool you, this is some pretty tasty fried chicken. We ordered 10 wings for under $20 but, in retrospect, six would've been fine since these were actual full wings and not the little scraps of meat and bone that most other restaurants serve. The wings were amazingly crispy but didn't feel like an oil overload and the meat was well-brined and juicy (just writing about them makes my mouth water). One suggestion I have would be to add more spices/seasoning to the skin after frying since the skin was a bit bland in comparison to the meat. Otherwise, I thought this was a solid meal and a great value at that. read more

After reading lots of amazing reviews for Quick Pack we were really excited to try it. Unfortunately the chicken we received was horrible. We went around 3:00pm on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered a variety of white and dark meat. The chicken breast was so dried out it wasn't even edible. Clearly it had been sitting out under the heat lamp for many hours, or days? We threw it away. The dark meat had just come out of the fryer so it wasn't dried out, but the coating had zero flavor. Don't laugh, but Albertsons chicken is way better than this! read more

This place really is a hole-in-a-wall place. When we got there - there was no one else there so we just parked on the side of the mart. This is really a take & go kind of place since the inside doesn't offer any seating. Great placed to pick up food and take to a local park to eat. We walked in & there was a lady restocking the shelves - she immediately made her way back to the register to help us. The display was right up front so you can see what they have. They didn't have any sambusas so I was pretty sad but they had jojos. I got 12 jojos for about $2 (it is 6 for a dollar) Then Larrs got the $6.59 deal which is 1 breast, 2 legs, and 1 wing. I remembered one of the Yelpers saying to NOT skip out on the hot sauce - so the lady provided to-go containers for the hot sauce. The jojos were good with the hot sauce - the hot sauce is the perfect amount of hot without the 'tang' of most sauces. Larrs agreed with fellow Yelper Natalie when he had the chicken when she said "I don't think this is the best flavored fried chicken I've ever tasted, BUT it's still really good and moist as it should be." If you're in the area - give them a try for yourself but it's nothing we go out of our way for. read more

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I was in the area, so I stopped by here on my way back from Seattle Fish Guys since I've been wanting to try this place for their fried chicken for quite some time now. I probably won't make an effort to come back. The chicken was OK imo. Honestly, I felt like the legs weren't thoroughly cooked. They were some thick legs. I also saw pink juice in my to-go box. The owner told me it'll only take 10 minutes to make. The store itself looked like no one goes there for the "food mart" part. If you're in the area, try it for yourself, but to me, it's not THAT great. read more

Exceptional fried chicken is served here, in this take out chicken powerhouse masquerading as a divey convenience store. This place is a true Yelpers dream! A neighborhood institution known primarily by word of mouth, there is nothing about the signage or the store front that says: "Oh, my God! Stop here and try the chicken!" But, that's exactly what you should do. Hang out in the Central District of Seattle long enough for a local to feel safe with you and secrets are sometimes revealed. This place is a treasure. The owners are kind and generous people who will pleasantly offer to make anything that is not seen in their display case fresh for you with a few moments notice. They keep "to go" containers of "Frank's Red Hot" sauce handy and you might miss the little display case full of mini and bite sized pecan and sweet potato pies. Though you may hesitate at the price, once you try the pies, you'll be happy you did. read more

A great place to stop in for some fried chicken! Was hungry, not much in the fridge, and didn't want to cook anyway. The best fried chicken I have had in a long time! The owner was super friendly and attentive. Didn't know much about the place when I went in, but I will definitely be back! read more

This review is strictly for the chicken, since I have not been here physically. Thank goodness someone at work makes the occasional fried chicken run at the Quick Pack because the chicken here is DELICIOUS! I love how the skin has great flavor and a nice crisp to it. The prices seem reasonable..I believe its $3 for the breast and $1.75 for a wing. These pieces of chicken are also a decent size for what you're paying. If the chicken tastes this good after travelling a couple of miles to my work, I can only imagine how much better it tastes fresh. read more

BEST FRIED CHICKEN. I visited Seattle this weekend and our local Airbnb host recommended that this hole in the wall joint sells some of the best fried chicken in town. BOY WAS HE RIGHT. Let me just say, I AM STILL DREAMING ABOUT HOW DELICIOUS THIS FRIED CHICKEN WAS. When passing through Jackson St., this food mart is hard to miss, or more so, easily overlooked. It is literally a hole in a wall of what looks like a shanty convenience/liquor store. The signage up at front claims, "the BEST fried chicken in town," and after the first taste, it was love at first bite. Legs and wing pieces go for a little over $1 each, they also offer breast and thigh pieces. I believe there is a combo deal for 6 legs for around $8-9 bucks. Pretty cheap. I had a leg piece and it was SCRUMPTIOUS. And the legs are HUGE. The batter is perfectly crisp and the chicken meat was so tender and juicy. The batter is so different from KFC or pop-eyes, in this case it's lighter and perfectly seasoned. BOMMMMMMB.com. And this place get's pretty poppin too, of the 3 times we stopped by there are always people buying the chicken. Tip: don't forget to get the hot sauce on the side. I'm not sure what kind of hot-sauce it is but it is SO GOOD with the chicken. If you're in Seattle, definitely stop here. SO WORTH IT. read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - BOMBBBBB - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great chicken and the pieces are huge! The chicken is moist and the skin is flavorful. There was only hot sauce available for dipping when I was there. There's also no room to eat so this is a to-go place only. Remember to call ahead so you know what you want is available. It also gives them a heads up so that they don't run out for the next person. It's definitely a hidden gem so be patient with what they are doing. read more

Been hearing about this place for a long time. I walk in at 12:05PM and saw that the deli case was empty so I asked the lady, "fried chicken?" and she said "two minutes!" It would appear that my beginner's luck brought me in just in time for a fresh batch! As I waited, I wandered around the 3 short aisles which were only about 20% stocked and picked out some miscellaneous junk food as well (yes, I'm weak.) For being a food mart, they sure didn't have much on the shelves, but they did have Flamin' Hot Puffs which I'd never seen before. So, of course, I had to have it. Sure enough, 2 minutes later and I got myself a combo meal with a breast, a drumstick, a wing and a thigh. For being what it is, i.e. a random mini mart located in an unsuspecting corner of the city, the fried chicken was ridiculously good. Totally unexpected. I'd still prefer Ma'ono, though. read more

Small little shop, where I heard they had some of Seattle's best fried chicken. Had to stop in when I was in the area. It's a mini mart that has a chicken stall, kitchen in the back. There was just a bit left, but the lady said that they could cook anything I wanted and it would be ready in 7 minutes. I settled for the 2 legs, a thigh and breast to get a sampling. She bagged it and I bounced. Some time passed and I was able to look at what I got. I'd say this is more a Ezell's / Heaven Sent style of fried chicken. If you like that style of yardbird, you'd enjoy Quick Pack. As you can see, the size of the chicken itself is huge. I mean, almost comically big. Sourced from Jurassic Park maybe? Seasoning was similar to Ezell's, which I am not a die hard fan of. It's good and the fact you could get it hot are pluses, but I'd say you can stick to the other two places out of convenience, and they are more likely in a nicer part of town. Come and support these fine folks nonetheless! read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - 2 legs, breast, thigh - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Sure, Ezell's is a Seattle staple, but if you prefer crispy fried chicken and jojos with no distractions then this is your spot. Don't forget the hot sauce. Boss lady is also super nice. Support your local businesses! read more

Omg. The fried chicken. Okay, you may have to wait in line. And for them to finish frying chicken, because it goes so fast. But you won't be disappointed. I'm not a huge fan of the potatoes, but the chicken? YUM. Sambusas are super good, too. I got a bunch of chicken and then walked home, sat on the floor, and ate fried chicken with my hands. It's that kind of meal. So good! read more

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Famous chicken place. Yummy. Here's what happened today that describes how good this place is: I'm on the bus to the International District to get some Bahn Mi. The driver just left the bus, engine running, at the stop in front of this deli that has "the best fried chicken in town" sign, to grab their lunch & we're all waiting for them to come back. read more

It's a tiny little shop for all....um...some...er....ok.... a few of your grocery needs. Okay... mostly beer. But they do have homemade pickles, and FRIED CHICKEN that will leave you drooling when you step in the door. Seriously, they get their stars for the chicken. What CRUNCH! (They only get three from me though since they're not a chicken joint.) Just be sure you pay in cash if you don't like surcharges for using a card. :-/ read more

Decided to try this out after seeing Ezell's line and that no one was practicing social distancing (eek!). So glad we did because these are some great chicken - relatively big pieces, plump, just enough breading! They have a small parking lot too so it is easy to access when you are driving. Prices are great too! We drove to nearby Madrona park and ate there. Perfect menu for an impromptu summer picnic :) read more

The chickens were unbelievable! Definitely coming back for more. Good for on the go!!

Nestled on a Central District corner, in a bright pink building with a sign claiming, "the best fried chicken in town." And there's a reason for that claim. This hidden gem blows Ezell's, Heaven Sent and all others out of the water. You'll see locals in and out of the store with boxes of fried chicken as the shelves are rarely stocked with your typical market items. Make sure to call ahead so the chicken is fresh - and ask for to-go cups of the hot sauce. read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - Fried chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I hope this place never gets bought out and never shuts down because this is Seattle's best fried chicken without trying to gouge people. The owners are honest and hard working people who serve consistent food. The chicken is delicious even the second day. read more

TL;DR: Those hypes are true! BEST (smelled) fried chicken in Seattle. I didnt realize that fried chicken can come in the form of car air freshener, until my last visit to the Quick Pack Food Mart; that is. Ordered a batch of fried chicken and took the order to go. Quick Pack Food Mart is a very unassuming place to sell fried chicken. And sure, it can be pretty intimidating to frequent this place sometimes - just like one of the reviewers pointed out "If you're having one of those days when you just want someone to tell you you're pretty and it doesn't matter whom, like a homeless crack addict, this is the place to go." LOL Anyhow, the 15 minute ride to my home was an agonizing true test of self control & patience due to the overwhelming, hunger inducing aroma from those chickens. I was glad that my self restraint barely prevailed and devoured those tasty chickens once I got home. However, as soon as I stepped back into the car later that day I realized I should have devoured it before I got home. My car was overwhelmingly smelled like Quick Pack Food Mart chicken all over again, as if inviting me to return and get another batch. Jokes aside, I love the fried chicken - freshly made to order, crunchy and smells awesome af (only when you want to eat) and most importantly CHEAP! The chicken could benefit from a bit more salt/seasoning but I'm not complaining! And seriously, Quick Pack Food Mart, if u are reading this, you need to consider making a fried chicken air freshener - good for kitchen space and best to be smelled before any meal time. read more

Quick Pack Food Mart - The (in)famous fried chicken! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is some of the best fried chicken I've ever had in my life. If you eat meat, you need this. If you don't, it might be worth reevaluating your life choices. read more

Service could be better when you're told that they take only special orders for 14 or more and the next day they taken orders that consists of two pieces in other words if you're not welcome they'll tell you 14 or more wait for a day and they'll serve you two pieces read more

This place is a perfect example gentrification. Before all the YT folk moved into the CD this place had the best fried chicken in Seattle. It was seasoned to perfection with African flavors SCREAMING!!! I just left there after spending $14 on four wings and two Fayos. Bit into the chicken and was instantly disappointed!!! Its quite sad to see where this place was 20 years ago and now the chicken its just as bland as the central is now! read more

Excellent fried chicken! Nothing like a convenient store that is dedicated to the craft of juicy chicken goodness. Also very friendly staff/owner. Lastly the place was recently remodeled and looks really nice! read more

Quick pack provided lunch for my office of 25 today. Everyone loved the food and kept asking me where it came from. It was hot and well priced and so delicious. Way better than Ezells! Thank you! We will order from here again. read more

This is the best fried chicken I've had in Seattle. Just perfect. Make sure to check on the times when they have fresh batches coming out.

Have you ever heard the word 'crack' being used as a metaphor for 'so good you'll be instantly addicted'? If not, that's weird. If so, you may have heard that Quick Pack has 'Crack Chicken' and it's true. The confusion, perhaps, is that it's near a sketchy area where actual crack may be found occasionally, but don't worry. To my knowledge no actual crack is in the recipe for the chicken. What is in it, though, is some of the damn best spices to be found ANYWHERE and some of the crispiest, most flavorful batter EVER. I'd say it's only drawback is they don't do chicken breasts often, but I've had an insider help and the guy was cool enough to make me some. SWEAR WORD, SWEAR WORD, SWEAR WORD. This is the best damn breaded fried chicken I've ever had. If there were chicken strips, you'd have to drag me off the premises, as boned chicken and me aren't so friendly, but I'm happy to get past it to get this 'crack chicken' read more

"You cute, what are you, Korean?" The reason I'm updating my review is because what one of the other reviewers said about compliments is totally true. Two out of two times, I got complimented by someone hanging around this place. If you're having one of those days when you just want someone to tell you you're pretty and it doesn't matter whom, like a homeless crack addict, this is the place to go. read more

Not going to lie to yall. The owner is cool people. But yall wilding. On my mama this chicken mediocre.

Forget all the fancified fried chicken joints you may have heard of and go where the real people get their chicken. No, this is not some upscale or downhome place. It's a mini mart run by an Ethiopian family who make great fried chicken, jojos and sambusas. Sides are typically Gatorade, Red Bull, beef jerky, car air fresheners and condoms. All necessary things in life. Go now. Go often. read more

Saw this place on a online list of underrated Fried Chicken in Seattle. Didn't know that was a thing. The place is literally a quickie mart though I'm not even sure they sell the other stuff that's in the store. They should get rid of everything and focus on the chicken, which is excellent. The pieces are huge. They only had breasts, drumsticks and legs. Not sure if they were sold out, but disappointed there were no thighs. The chicken is super crispy (this was after sitting in the car for about 20 mins) and perfectly cooked. Ordered the chicken with the Jojo's. I'd pass on the Jojo's though. They were soggy and greasy and cut in all sorts of shapes and sizes. The lack of crispiness was strange considering how perfect they fry the chicken. read more

Keep in mind, you have to minimize travel time for optimal chicken flavor. Offering food for cheap, this place gets packed when they're in the middle of making the chicken and everyone's waiting. I've seen quite the interesting characters here. But, on to the important stuff. The skin of the chicken is super crispy and tastes like someone mixed a bunch of MSG with some spicy spices. I like it. Order by most to least satisfying: wings, drumstick, breast. read more