Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Pony Bar, Horn's Hook Tavern and The Horny Ram, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for fried chicken in Manhattan. Top-rated fried chicken spots at the right price.
Manhattan's Cheap Fried Chicken Destinations
Manhattan offers an incredible array of budget-friendly fried chicken that caters to every craving without breaking the bank. This curated selection highlights the borough's diverse culinary landscape, featuring everything from traditional American comfort food at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken to the bold, savory flavors of Korean specialties at Koko Wings. From the zesty options at International Wings Factory to unique Vietnamese and Italian-inspired dishes, these local favorites ensure a delicious and affordable meal is always within reach.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Fried Chicken in Manhattan | Top Cheap Spots
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: American.
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- The Horny Ram · rated 5/5: thought The Horny Ram is.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- 375° Chicken 'n Fries · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Charles Pan-Fried Chicken · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Koko Wings · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Jacob's Pickles · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Melba's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Bonchon Chicken · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too · rated 4/5: American.
- Sam Sunny · rated 4/5: Korean.
- The Fox · rated 4/5: American.
- Mercato · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Charles Pan-Fried Chicken · rated 4/5: American.
- Blue Haven · rated 4/5: American.
- Flying Cock · rated 4/5: American.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4/5: American.
- The Storehouse · rated 4/5: American.
- Bondurants · rated 4/5: American.
- Amy Ruth's · rated 4/5: American.
- Jack Doyle's · rated 4/5: American.
- Ethyl's Alcohol & Food · rated 4/5: American.
- The Throwback · rated 4/5: American.
- The Bravest · rated 4/5: American.
- The Wolfe · rated 4/5: American.
- Chicken Insider · rated 4/5: American.
- Bella Union · rated 4/5: American.
- Atomic Wings · rated 4/5: American.
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.
