When you hear the words “comfort food” what comes to mind?
The answer will vary from person to person, but for a lot of us out there, comfort food is synonymous with fried chicken. All four of my grandparents moved to Columbus from Appalachia, and fried chicken and fish were a frequent main dish at family gatherings.
Columbus is home to some really yummy fried chicken. Whether you’re on the hunt for southern fried chicken, Nashville hot chicken, or Korean fried chicken, you can find it here in the capital city.
Warning: what you’re about to read may cause immediate fried chicken cravings. I guess we all know what will be on the menu for dinner tonight!
CM Chicken
About: CM Chicken was the first space in Columbus to serve up delicious Korean fried chicken. The highlight of the menu is their tikkudak chicken, which is fried and then baked on a charcoal grill for extra crispy, smoky flavor.
Location: 1132 W Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
Website: CM Chicken
The Crispy Coop
About: If you’ve found yourself missing Uncle Nick’s Greek Fried Chicken, then prepare for some good news. The Crispy Coop is Uncle Nick’s Greek Fried Chicken reimagined. You’ve got a few flavor options at The Crispy Coop, including traditional, Nashville Hot, and Tennessee Mild.
Location: 1717 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
Website: The Crispy Coop
The Eagle
About: The Eagle is a must-visit on anyone’s fried chicken tour of Columbus. The fried chicken at The Eagle comes in four portions: a quarter of chicken (white or dark meat), half a chicken, and a whole chicken. They’ve got all the perfect sides for a fried chicken dinner, including cole slaw, collard greens, succotash, and mac and cheese.
Location: 790 N. High St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Website: The Eagle
The Pearl
About: So this one isn’t a chicken place per se, but anyone who’s ever been here knows what’s up with the Southern Fried Chicken they serve up. You get two pieces of their famous chicken, a mess of collard greens, and they stop it all off with a super sweet sticky bun.
Location: 641 N. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 and 88 N. High Street, Dublin, OH 43017
Website: The Pearl
Modern Southern Table
About: The menu at this cozy spot offers incredible Southern comfort food including gumbo, macaroni and cheese, fried fish, and of course, fried chicken. They offer two different kinds of fried chicken, Alabama Fried Chicken (their signature) and Low Country Chicken (battered and BBQ inspired).
Location: 1086 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201 (inside Budd Dairy Food Hall)
Website: Modern Southern Table
