Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Batsu, Pecking House and The Bowery Beer Garden, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for fried chicken in Chinatown. Top-rated fried chicken spots at the right price.
Chinatown's Upscale Fried Chicken Destinations
Chinatown’s culinary scene reaches new heights with this curated collection of upscale fried chicken destinations that blend tradition with modern flair. Experience the meticulous artistry of Japanese preparation at Batsu or indulge in the vibrant, aromatic spices of Thai-style poultry at Wok Wok Southeast Asian Kitchen. These refined eateries transform a simple comfort food into an elegant dining experience, offering a sophisticated taste of the neighborhood's diverse Asian influences.
10 restaurants in Best Upscale Fried Chicken in Chinatown | Top Upscale Spots
- Batsu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Pecking House · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- The Bowery Beer Garden · rated 4/5: American.
- Wok Wok Southeast Asian Kitchen · rated 4/5: Thai.
- Double Chicken Please · rated 4/5: American.
- Ray's · rated 3/5: American.
- Dorlan's Tavern & Oyster Bar · rated 3/5: Seafood.
- Pretty Ricky's · rated 3/5: American.
- 375° Chicken 'n Fries: American.
- The Flower Shop: 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.






