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Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide
Sugo Osteria is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

1. Sugo Osteria

7.8
12505 Park Potomac Ave (at Cadbury Ave), Rockville, MD
Italian Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Fried Chicken & Waffle topped with black cherries & honey butter is a cruchy delight.

Shake Shack is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

2. Shake Shack

8.0
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 227 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Chick'n Shack fried chicken sandwich is nothing short of amazing!

Art and Soul is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

3. Art and Soul

7.4
415 New Jersey Ave NW (btwn D & E Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: No questions about it, must get the fried chicken. The breading has the perfect crunchiness to it and the chicken is very moist and juicy.

Del Frisco's Grille is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

4. Del Frisco's Grille

11800 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Huge portions here. If you come for brunch, get the Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles with Spicy Maple Syrup, and Thick-Cut Hickory-Smoked Bacon.

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5. Right Proper Brewing Company

8.4
624 T St NW (btwn Wiltberger & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Brewery · U-Street · 95 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Southern Fried Chick-Filet puts the competition to bed! Served on a brioche bun with Boursin cheese, pickles, lettuce & tomato.

Momo Chicken and Grill is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

6. Momo Chicken and Grill

7.1
4862 Cordell Ave (at Norfolk Ave), Bethesda, MD
Korean Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Great place for Korean fried chicken, the soy chicken wings are on point!

Boss Shepherd's Restaurant & Whiskey Bar is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

7. Boss Shepherd's Restaurant & Whiskey Bar

513 13th Street NW (The Warner Theatre Building), Washington, D.C.
Pub · 16 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The 12-hour brined Fried Chicken is fantastic! Crunchy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, a must have dish here!

Maketto is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

8. Maketto

9.0
1351 H St NE (Linden Ct), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 65 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Don't leave without ordering the Taiwanese Fried Chicken and Bread made with organic chicken, five spice caramel, & housemade bread loaf.

PoppaBox is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

9. PoppaBox

6.9
1928 I St. NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 13 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Poppa Bear waffle sandwich doesn't mess around! Loaded with fried chicken breast, bacon, tomato, lettuce, provolone, and topped with chipotle sauce. Go get it!

Super Bowl Noodle House is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

10. Super Bowl Noodle House

6.8
785 Rockville Pike Ste G, Rockville, MD
Noodle Restaurant · Central Rockville · 17 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Heat-seekers must get the fiery and delicious Chong Qing Style Dry Chili with Chicken!

Bul is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

11. Bul

7.8
2431 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Korean Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 18 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The K.F.C. (Korean Fried Chicken) is crispy and delicious but the spicy ones could use a little more heat.

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

12. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

7.5
1308 G St NW (btwn 13th and 14th st), Washington, D.C.
Donut Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 97 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Fried Chicken BLT is a great sandwich balancing the savoriness of the fries chicken and bacon with the sweetness of the doughnut bun.

Sidecar is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

13. Sidecar

560 5th Ave (btwn 15th & 16th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · South Slope · 184 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Phenomenal Buttermilk Fried Chicken: free range chicken with some root mash, and sautéed kale & bacon

Fuku is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

14. Fuku

163 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · East Village · 179 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You come here for one thing, and that is David Chang's killer Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries!

Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

15. Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats

8.8
320 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Pub · 296 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Want a hearty sandwich to go with the awesome beer selection? Look no further than the Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich that is hop-pickle brined with a side of sriracha mayo.

The Chickery is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

16. The Chickery

1300 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Fried Chicken Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 6 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Get the Chicken Feathers sandwich which is essentially a stack of fried chicken strips between buns; and make sure to opt for the creamy Crunch Top Mac 'n Cheese side!

Woodward Takeout Food is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

17. Woodward Takeout Food

1426 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 12 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Chick Chick is a great sandwich made with crispy fried chicken breast, bread & butter pickles, bacon, lettuce, mayonnaise, and a cranberry relish which gives it a delicious & unique flavor.

Bistro Bohem is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

18. Bistro Bohem

600 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Eastern European Restaurant · U-Street · 54 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Brunch is all about the Chicken Schnitzel Waffle. Crispy fried chicken over soft and fluffy Waffle drenched in maple syrup.

Jumbo Jumbo Bubble Tea Express is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

19. Jumbo Jumbo Bubble Tea Express

7.8
765 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
Bubble Tea Shop · Central Rockville · 37 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Must start with the crispy, delicious Taiwanese Fried Chicken with Spiced Salt & Basil which has a nice kick of heat to it.

Bantam King is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

20. Bantam King

8.0
501 G St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 37 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Don't like ramen? There might be something wrong with you, but they got you covered w/ the massive Fried Chicken Dinner including mac & cheese, corn on the cob, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, & biscuits!

BonChon Chicken is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

21. BonChon Chicken

8.5
1015 Half St SE (at K St SE), Washington, D.C.
Korean Restaurant · SW Ballpark - Navy Yard · 28 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The boneless strips are addictive! We recommend getting them half soy garlic and half spicy.

District Distilling Co. is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

22. District Distilling Co.

1414 U St NW (btwn 14th & 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Distillery · U-Street · 15 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You just can't say no to the Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Biscuit with stoner apiary honey & pickle.

Edgar Bar & Kitchen is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

23. Edgar Bar & Kitchen

6.9
1127 Connecticut Ave NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 22 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Start your meal off right with the veautifully tender Crispy Chicken Bites with savory Harissa Mayo on the side.

Small Fry is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

24. Small Fry

5.5
3212 Georgia Ave NW (at Keefer Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Pleasant Plains · 11 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Certainly one of, if not THE, best Fried Chicken Sanfwiches in DC!

Slow Bar is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

25. Slow Bar

8.3
533 SE Grand Ave (at SE Washington St), Portland, OR
Lounge · 47 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Start your meal off right with the Southern Fry: hushpuppies, buttermilk fried Draper Valley chicken, & spicy honey butter.

TILT is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

26. TILT

8.1
1355 NW Everett St Ste 120 (at NW 13th Ave), Portland, OR
Burger Joint · 115 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: This place does not mess around when it comes to breakfast sandwiches! We loved our epic breakfast biscuit with fried chicken, bacon, egg, & cheese.

Old Town Pour House - Gaithersburg is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

27. Old Town Pour House - Gaithersburg

7.6
212 Ellington Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD
Pub · 21 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Your best bet is the tender and crispy Carolina Fried Chicken sandwich - buttermilk breaded, housemade spicy bread and butter pickles, mustard bbq sauce, and iceberg lettuce on a brioche bun.

The Bird is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

28. The Bird

1337 11th St NW (at O St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 20 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: It's all about the free-range organic Amish Fried Chicken made spicy to order!

Lulu's is one of Golden, Brown, & Delicious - A Fried Chicken Guide.

29. Lulu's

8.5
21 N 17th St (btw E. Franklin & Main St.), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 50 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: It's all about the Friend Chicken & Red Velvet Waffle brunch with sausage gravy & sunny side up eggs.