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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Find upscale places for fried chicken in Lower East Side. Top-rated fried chicken spots at the right price.
Lower East Side's Upscale Fried Chicken Destinations
The Lower East Side is home to a sophisticated new wave of poultry-focused dining that reimagines classic comfort food with an upscale twist. This collection highlights the art of the fry through a Japanese lens, offering diners a chance to experience meticulously prepared dishes in stylish, modern settings. From the precise culinary techniques found at Batsu to the neighborhood's broader spirit of innovation, these destinations provide a premium experience for anyone seeking the perfect crunch.
9 restaurants in Best Upscale Fried Chicken in Lower East Side | Top Upscale 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.








