Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Batsu, Cibao Restaurant and Double Chicken Please, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Lower East Side's Cheap Fried Chicken Destinations
The Lower East Side is a premier destination for crispy, golden comfort food that satisfies your cravings without breaking the bank. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's incredible culinary diversity, featuring affordable fried chicken influenced by Spanish, American, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese traditions. You can enjoy a variety of crunchy textures and bold seasonings at local staples like Cibao Restaurant, Double Chicken Please, Nakamura, Ginger & Lemongrass, and Asian Taste. These vibrant eateries offer a budget-friendly way to explore the global flavors of one of Manhattan's most iconic food scenes.
9 restaurants in Best Cheap Fried Chicken in Lower East Side | Top Cheap Spots
- Batsu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Cibao Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Double Chicken Please · rated 4/5: American.
- Pretty Ricky's · rated 3/5: American.
- Nakamura: Japanese.
- 375° Chicken 'n Fries: American.
- Ginger & Lemongrass: Vietnamese.
- Asian Taste: Chinese.
- Ivan Ramen: Japanese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
