The Best Fried Chicken in Portland
Today we're talking with Portland Monthly's associate editor of food and drink, Alex Frane, about the best fried chicken in town. From the classic style of the southern states, to additions like Korean snow cheese, Vietnamese fish sauce, and Thai curry— there's no shortage of styles to choose from. We've got picks to help you discover your new favorite spots.
Discussed in today's episode:
- Reel M Inn
- Hat Yai
- FOMO Chicken
- Jojo
- Basilisk
- Frybaby
- Alberta Street Market
- Tinker Tavern
- Chimcking
- Mosaic Taphouse
-
Portland’s Top Chicken Wings
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