Curry Fried Chicken

Whether for a flavor-packed snack or a hearty meal, head to this bustling hole-in-the-wall café near the Salt Lake City and County Building for some of the best fried chicken in the city—this Indian-spiced treat is available with veggie curry and rice, hummus and pitas, or in a salad. You'll find plenty of other tasty Indian and Middle Eastern dishes here, too, including falafel wraps, chicken shawarma, vegetable samosas, and masala chai. Alcohol isn't served.

While this State Street casual grab and go is known for the curry-infused fried chicken, take a deeper look at the menu packed with delicious items like schwarma and curried fish wraps. Especially good is the picture tandoori chicken plate; two pounded thin chicken breasts seasoned with vibrant tandoori seasoning, served up with pita, rice, veggie curry and sauces. 1615 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84119(801) 975-9977shahrazadslc.com

If you enjoy the flavors of chicken fried rice and curry, you should visit this fusion restaurant. If you can withstand the heat, the menu’s savory Curry Fried Chicken goes well with the Hot Curry Fries, which have received over 470 reviews and a 4.5-star rating on Yelp. In addition to serving salads and wraps with pita bread and hummus, the fast-casual restaurant, which is next to The Grand America Hotel, also offers wraps.

What to know: If you’re a fan of curry flavors and fried chicken, this fusion spot is the place to go. With over 470 reviews and a 4.5-star rating on Yelp, the menu offers the flavorful Curry Fried Chicken that pairs well with the Hot Curry Fries — if you can handle the heat. The fast-casual restaurant, located close to The Grand America hotel, also offers wraps and salads that come with hummus and pita bread.

Best Bone-in Fried Chicken: Curry Fried Chicken (660 S. State Street, 801-924-9188): Any fried chicken list of merit has to include our friends at Curry Fried Chicken. If you haven't yet experienced one of the best culinary cultural exchanges in town, here's what you're missing. First, they treat their bird right here—it's always an incredibly juicy payoff once you bite through that extremely crunchy skin.

For those craving Middle Eastern cuisine on a budget, Curry in a Hurry is a hidden gem. This family-run restaurant offers a variety of flavorful curries, samosas, and naan at affordable prices. The no-frills, counter-service setup means you can get in and out quickly, but don’t be fooled—the food is packed with authentic flavors.

Places like Zaferan Café, Curry Fried Chicken, and Curry in a Hurry are popular for their halal offerings. There are also halal grocery stores like Ocean Mart and Shahrazad Market that carry a variety of halal meats and other products. It’s always a good idea to check online reviews or call ahead to confirm halal certification.

Curry Fried Chicken serves up a hearty platter of mouth-wateringly delicious chicken. For $10, you get a plate of vegetable curry, basmati rice, dressed salad and warm pita bread. The stars of the show are the two pieces of extra crunchy fried chicken boosted with Indian seasonings, making every bite a sweet and spicy treat.

When looking for fried chicken, you don’t necessarily expect Southeast Asian flavors. At Curry Fried Chicken in Salt Lake City, the concept of American fried chicken is basically turned on its head. If you want something exotic with an incredible, thick and crispy fry, this place is for you.

Curry Fried Chicken is actually a thing, and an actual restaurant that, in addition to its namesake curry-infused fried chicken, features a full halal menu including a delicious selection of hummus plates with salad, pita, and your choice of meat, falafel or veggie curry, under $10.

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (45 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)- Type of cuisine: Indian, Middle Eastern- Price: $$ - $$$- Address: 660 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-3820- Read more on Tripadvisor

If you want a good hole in the wall type joint, strongly recommend Curry Fried Chicken, 660 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111