Chicken Fry (6 pcs)
Chicken Fry (6 pcs) (ไก่ทอดเครื่องเทศ 6 ชิ้น)
Six pieces of bone-in chicken in a ginger-garlic and red chilli marinade, battered and fried in two stages.
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Last orders 30 minutes before closing
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About Chicken Fry (6 pcs)
Chicken fry in the South Indian roadside style is a straightforward fried-chicken plate, the kind sold from small kitchens across the south where bone-in pieces are marinated, battered, and fried to a crisp shell. It is plainer and more direct than the tempered, tossed starters of the same region, leaning on a clean spice marinade and a careful fry rather than a final sauce.
At BHARAT it arrives as six pieces of bone-in chicken marinated in ginger-garlic and red chilli, then dredged in a seasoned batter and shallow-fried in two stages. The chicken is first cooked through at a lower temperature, then flashed in hotter oil to set the crust, so the inside stays juicy while the outside crisps. The marinade spices are ground in-house each day rather than drawn from a ready mix, the chicken is halal-marked, and the cooking carries no pork and no alcohol. Frying at the right temperature keeps the coating crisp and light and limits how much oil it holds, and the Uttarakhand-born head chef Santosh Shah keeps the heat at a moderate, warm level that can be adjusted.
The bone-in cut is part of the point: cooked on the bone, the pieces stay moist and carry more flavour through the fry than plain fillets would, and the mix of cuts gives some variation in texture. Unlike the gravied chicken dishes on the menu, this is a dry fried snack defined by its crust rather than any sauce, with a savoury heat that sits behind the crunch rather than overwhelming it.
It is served with fresh onion rings, a slice of lemon, and mint chutney for dipping, which makes it a natural starter to share before a fuller meal or a light plate on its own.
The kitchen cooks to order from 9 AM to 11:30 PM every day, with last orders half an hour before close; Phetchaburi MRT is about five minutes away on foot.
The rest of the non-veg starters list is on the non-veg starters page, and if you are eating at home, our delivery page covers GrabFood, LINE MAN and direct WhatsApp orders.
รายละเอียด Chicken Fry (6 pcs) (ไก่ทอดเครื่องเทศ 6 ชิ้น)
ไก่หมักเครื่องเทศอินเดียทอดจนกรอบนอกนุ่มใน รสชาติจัดจ้านหอมกรุ่น เสิร์ฟ 6 ชิ้น เมนูทานเล่นยอดนิยม
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the chicken pieces boneless or bone-in?
Our classic Chicken Fry is prepared with a mix of bone-in pieces, which is what keeps it juicy through the frying.
What gives the Chicken Fry its crispy texture?
A spiced batter of chickpea flour (besan) and cornstarch creates a crisp shell when deep-fried.
How spicy is the fried chicken?
It has a moderate spice level, bringing a warm, savoury heat that complements the crispy exterior without being overwhelmingly hot.
Is the Chicken Fry greasy?
We fry our chicken at the optimal temperature to ensure the coating is crispy and light, minimising any excess oil retention.
What goes well with this dish?
It pairs well with fresh onion rings, a slice of lemon, and our signature tangy dipping sauce.
