Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Winslow, Momofuku Noodle Bar and The Wren, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Union Square's Cheap Fried Chicken Destinations
Union Square is a hub for crispy, affordable comfort food, offering a variety of spots where you can grab a satisfying fried chicken meal without breaking the bank. This collection highlights the neighborhood's diverse culinary landscape, ranging from classic American comfort at The Grey Dog and Downtown Social to unique international twists like Japanese-style poultry at Tori Bien or British-inspired bites at The Winslow. Whether you are looking for a casual pub atmosphere at The Wren and The Storehouse or a lively setting at Wonderland Bar and Sundays Well, these eateries provide the perfect crunch for any budget.
22 restaurants in Best Cheap Fried Chicken in Union Square | Top Cheap Spots
- The Winslow · rated 5/5: British.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: American.
- Naks · rated 5/5: Filipino.
- Pelicana Chicken · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- The Red Lion · rated 4/5: American.
- The Storehouse · rated 4/5: American.
- Downtown Social · rated 4/5: American.
- Wonderland Bar · rated 4/5: American.
- Phebes · rated 3/5: American.
- Sundays Well · rated 3/5: American.
- Dan & John's Wings: American.
- GMT Tavern: American.
- Tori Bien: Japanese.
- Gupshup: Indian.
- Kimura: Japanese.
- Coppelia: Mexican.
- Carroll Place: Italian.
- Pelicana Chicken: Korean.
- Mista Oh: Korean.
- The Grey Dog: American (Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast.
- Sweet Chick: 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.
