Fried chicken is no longer a new thing in Jakarta. Many fried chicken joints serve many variants of fried chicken dishes. But no matter the variation, fried chicken is undoubtedly loved by many Jakartans.

From Taiwan-style XXL fried chicken to Korean fried chicken trends, they occupy almost every corner of the capital. Then the latest concept of southern-style fried chicken enlivens the competition for fried chicken restaurants in the most crowded city in Indonesia. This southern-style fried chicken is renowned for its juiciness and crispness, which is preserved due to the marination of the meat in buttermilk.

In Jakarta, fried chicken is normally served with rice or hand-cut french fries, though some places have started to serve fried chicken waffles or pancakes for diner-style dishes. But for some who prefer practicality, a fried chicken burger may be a convenient option.

Here are a number of renowned fried chicken joints in Jakarta. Read at your own risk for sudden hunger and craving for salty, spicy, tender, juicy fried chicken!

1. Fried Chicken Master

I think we all can agree on the best served fried chicken is the one crusty on the outside and tender on the inside. Just like the Taiwan-style fried chicken. The Taiwan-style fried chicken is on the affordable side, an ideal choice when you can no longer think of what to buy for lunch or dinner.

Fried Chicken Master serves its own uniqueness. While the ordinary fried chicken has thick and crunchy skin, this Taiwan-style fried chicken comes with a thinner batter with a brownish colour, juicy texture, and a fragrant aroma. The perfect combination when served with rice and your choice of sambal.

Their superstar is the Jimbo variant; Jimbo Thai, Jimbo Mala, Jimbo Pesto, Jimbo Spicy Sambal, and Jimbo Terasi. This Jimbo menu features crispy fried chicken cutlets with special spices, sauces, and vegetables. There is also a big cut of boneless chicken breast and thigh called Dada Lovecut and Paha Juicy.
Fried Chicken Master owns 15 stalls in Jakarta and beyond, including Kemang, Blok M Plaza, and Ashta SCBD in South Jakarta; Sunter and Kelapa Gading in North Jakarta; as well as Bintaro XChange and BSD Junction, South Tangerang. You can check their official Instagram account for the location or online order.

2. Pantja Fried Chicken

It’s a bit hard not to drool a little just by looking at those brownish crisp fried chicken photos on their Instagram account. Pantja Fried Chicken claims to be the best Buttermilk Fried Chicken in town. Comes with chic packaging, probably the fanciest fried chicken you ever eat.

Their Buttermilk Fried Chicken is made out of premium, fresh and high-quality ingredients. The fragrance of rosemary, which turns out to be one of the elements of the seasoning, is believed to bring an unforgettable dining experience. You can also choose how you want the Buttermilk Fried Chicken to be served with, from rice, french fries, sandwich or even ala carte. Add some of their Habanero chilli sauce for those who like spicy and hot fried chicken.

Pantja Fried Chicken has three locations in Jakarta: Kemang in South Jakarta and Menteng in Central Jakarta. Check their official Instagram account for the precise location or online order!

3. Big Poppa

If you're craving some hot and spicy fried chicken, Big Poppa may be your only answer. Big Poppa brings the Nashville hot chicken to your own front yard. Influenced by Black cultures in the US, Big Poppa uses it for its branding and dishes.

Some recommended fried chicken menus in Big Poppa are Biggie Thighs, 2Pac Tenders, and Thug Nugs. Don't be surprised with the supersize. You can also choose the level of spiciness, from naked, mild, medium, to hot damn. For those adventurous tongues, you might wanna try the hot damn level if you're looking for some excitement. Big Poppa also serves other menus such as The B.I.G. Burgers and some side dishes such as Creamy Dreamy Mac, Gangsta Tater Tots, and The O.G. White Rice.

Go check their official Instagram account for more info about location and online purchase!

4. Chick N’ Check

When talking about fried chicken places, we just can't pass this up without mentioning Chick n’ Check. Although a newcomer, Chick N' Check has been a new beloved crispy chicken joint in Jakarta. Chick N' Check offers a new and fresh twist of chicken burgers. Featuring a new ingredient, black garlic, Chick N' Check distinguishes itself from other chicken burger lines.

With crispy chicken as the main, Chick N' Check brings the original Crispy Chicken Sandwich with black garlic aioli as the dressing sauce. Its savoury-sweet-and tangy flavours mingled so well with the chicken thigh patty, red cabbage, and fluffy buns. There are also dishes like Chick n’ Check’s Full Cripsy, Potato Heels (spicy and salty potato wedges), and many more. Don't forget to try their sweet and tasty Spicy Cayenne and Honey Mustard dip!

Located in Kemang, South Jakarta, Chick N' Check will take you to another level of the dining experience. Check their official Instagram for location and online order!

5. Hot Stuff Chicken

Renowned as one of the Nashville fried chicken outlets in Jakarta. Hot Stuff Chicken has a chicken burger main course that you can't miss. Hot Stuff Chicken may be named as one of the hottest fried chicken places in town, literally and figuratively.

Some of their favourite menus are Hot Chicken Burger, Chicken Tenders and Wings, Half and Whole Chicken, Chicken Skin, and Cajun Fries. You can choose the levels of spiciness, ranging from Zero Heat, Mild, Medium, Hot, Fire, and Burn Baby Burn which costs an extra IDR 20,000. You might need to settle with the low to medium heat levels of this place to really enjoy your chicken.

Located in Menteng and Kemang, Hot Stuff Chicken really lives up to their name. You might wanna check their official Instagram account for more information on the location and online order.

That’s the list of some renowned fried chicken joints in Jakarta. Is there any of your favourites? Or wanna try one of them? Please share with us in the comment section below!