15 Best Fried Chicken Spots in Zurich

Yardbird Southern Fried Chicken on Weststrasse 146 is built around fried chicken, wings and flavour-packed sides, with styles including Seoul, Classic, Nashville Hot and Lemon & Pepper . Build-your-own platters make it easy to sample several options, while cocktails such as Funky Yuzu and evening DJs add a lively night-out edge.

It is a strong fit for groups seeking casual food with atmosphere.

Richie’s Chicken is a casual takeaway on Aemtlerstrasse 13 specialising in handmade fried chicken, sandwiches and crisp seasoned fries. The menu includes regular and spicy combo sandwiches, with juicy chicken, ranch and a buffalo-style sauce creating a particularly satisfying combination.

Simple seating and quick service make it best for an informal meal rather than a long restaurant visit.

Popeyes Letzipark brings Louisiana-style fried chicken to Baslerstrasse 50, with crunchy chicken, juicy pieces and digital ordering for pickup or delivery. It is a familiar fast-food option when the priority is a casual, flavour-forward chicken meal rather than a leisurely restaurant setting.

The Letzipark location opens from morning until late evening, making it suitable for lunch, dinner or an easy takeaway.

WINGMAN brings Buffalo-style chicken wings to Leutschenbachstrasse 95 in Zürich, with a focus on crisp exteriors, juicy meat and carefully prepared sauces. The menu includes a sweeter Swiss-style Buffalo sauce, making it a fitting stop for a casual wings meal rather than a broad fried-chicken menu.

Lunch and evening opening hours suit both weekday breaks and relaxed dinners.

Popeyes Oerlikon serves Louisiana-style fried chicken at Hofwiesenstrasse 370, with a crunchy coating, juicy meat, Cajun fries and a choice of sauces. It works well for a quick, informal meal, takeaway or delivery, with digital ordering available through the brand’s channels.

Extended Friday and Saturday hours make it particularly convenient for late meals in northern Zürich.

Ooki is a warm Japanese izakaya on Zentralstrasse, pairing a welcoming atmosphere with ramen, udon and sake . The ramen can be adjusted to a milder spice level, while friendly, helpful service adds to its appeal for relaxed dinners.

Evening opening dominates the schedule, and booking ahead is a sensible choice for this popular, intimate setting.

Haru Korean BBQ brings Korean cooking to Stüssihofstatt 15, with generous small dishes, attentive service and a comfortable setting for solo diners or groups. The menu includes a KFC starter alongside broader Korean specialities, so it suits visitors looking beyond a dedicated fried-chicken counter.

Lunch and dinner sittings are available daily, and booking ahead is advisable during busy periods.

Centro Caribbean combines Dominican and wider Latin American cooking with cocktails and a welcoming Caribbean atmosphere on Ankerstrasse 108. Freshly presented dishes, English-friendly service and affordable lunch menus make it suitable for a relaxed midday meal, while happy hour and late closing support evening visits.

It is a strong choice when fried chicken is part of a broader Caribbean dining occasion.

Cindy’s Bistro - Afro Deli brings West African cooking from Cameroon and Nigeria to Kanonengasse 9. The menu includes grilled fish, dorade with plantain, okra soup, fufu, puff puff, and peanut soup, with halal meat and boldly spicy sauces also available.

It suits adventurous group dinners and diners seeking a distinctive fish option. Service can be leisurely at busy times, so allow extra time for a full meal.

Der Wilde Kaiser Wienzeile brings Austrian cooking and a modern, polished atmosphere to Zähringerplatz 17 in Zürich’s old town. Authentic dishes such as pork schnitzel pair naturally with wine and an attentive service style, while the bar offers a useful option for solo diners.

The restaurant is currently listed as closed throughout the week, so its opening status should be checked before planning a visit.

Misoga is a Korean restaurant in Zurich’s Seefeld, offering table BBQ, bibimbap, bulgogi, banchan, mandu and Korean fried chicken. The food is authentic and generously portioned, with spice levels adjustable on request. A calm, spacious interior, friendly service and a shaded terrace create a comfortable setting for both an unhurried meal and a quicker lunch.

Kitchen Republic is a colourful fusion restaurant in Zurich-West where one order can draw from six different food brands. The choice includes sushi, burgers, poke bowls, gyozas and fried chicken, giving groups with different preferences a practical way to eat together. Delivery, takeaway and no-contact delivery extend the concept beyond the dining room.

MARU brings Japanese comfort food to Zurich HB in a quick, uncomplicated format. The menu includes donburi, udon, karaage, sushi, curry and edamame, with takeaway and dine-in options for lunch, dinner or a satisfying solo meal. Vegetarian and vegan choices add useful flexibility.

Hungry Duck turns pan-Asian influences and American classics into a lively fusion restaurant and gastro bar in Zurich. Juicy wings, ribs, creative sauces and generous portions give the menu a relaxed, shareable character, while an all-you-can-eat wings format adds an appealing option for groups and hearty appetites.

De Koreaner 59 gives Korean fried chicken the starring role, with pieces that are crisp outside, juicy inside and available in both mild and spicy styles. The menu also includes kimchi rice, bibimbap, tteokbokki and corn dogs, making it easy to build a fuller Korean meal around the chicken.