Chicken King

I am obsessed with this place. I am a city girl and this food reminds me of small restaurants on every block in NY. Privately owned, cheap and tasty. Best things about this place are below.
1.Large space if you so feel compelled to eat here with a group there are booths and tables all throughout.
2.Price– this food is cheap. fish & 2 sides $ 8 roughly. excellent. And heaping portions
3. Taste– food is good, i stick to what i know because i have been let down a lot from restaurants but the food i have had is excellent. The hush puppies are perfect.
4.Large menu– bottom line there is something for everyone. definitely going to be something every person would choose.
5. condiments– you can get what you need, and as much as you need. They are not cheapskates here. load up on ketchup or hot sauce, or whatever.
6. service– its not rocket science but the people I have help me were always kind and friendly.
JUST GO HERE. THE END.

Hello friends,
This is what I believe is their latest opening. When you walk in there is the counter for you to place your order. To the right of that on an elevated platform is the dining area which seem to be very spacious.
As for the food. YUMMO!
They have daily specials. The day I went, one of the specials was a TRIPLE CHIPOTLE BACON CHEESEBURGER w/​chilli, coleslaw and fries.
Now get this. The bacon. Ohhhhh the bacon. (As I stare off in a daze) this isn’t the skinny, brittle, i-​think-​i-​taste-​bacon type deal. This is the thick cut damn that’s tasty bacon. The chipotle taste is present the whole darn thing is a gift to my mouth (there’s a joke somewhere in there).
Go enjoy, tell em I sent you.

I love Chicken King but the Nations Ford location is terrible. I went there twice. First time I figured it was just a bad day because I never have any complaints at the other WT Harris location but no… 2^nd time was just as bad. Got the fish & shrimp. Fish was hard like they fried it too long. And possibly in the chicken grease because it smelled like I had a chicken plate. Fries were overcooked. Not sure how u mess up fries. Oh, and the hushpuppies were overcooked. Just a bad spot to eat from. I recommend Chicken King but not this location.

Nearby to our hotel we walked over around 6. It’s tucked in the back of a strip mall and many of the stores are closed so it almost doesn’t look open till you get right up next to it.
The menu is huge! From burgers to chicken, gyros, fish, and some others. It took both of us a while to decide.
I went with a spicy chicken sandwich and some hush puppies. The puppies were extra crisp and somewhat dry but passable.
The real star here though is of course the chicken and that sandwich was on point. The breast was large and cooked very well. The provolone was melted all the way around and the hot sauce was not over powering but still kicking. Fried were fries but they were the crinkle kind and kind of brought me back to childhood for a sec.
Definitely a greasy hole in the wall but they sure do it right.
Looking for a quick bite? Fried food? Take out? I’d definitely stop in.

Great Chicken! make sure you order ahead of time! Young guys taking orders but be patient with them and tip!

I am so glad I finally went here! I work part time at Dover Saddlery right in front of them. My boss goes there all time and said it was great. And she wasn’t lying!!! They have so much stuff to chose from that I like that I didn’t know where to begin. I have had several of their salads and the King House salad is full of yummy stuff! Also have had some of the sides, The fried okra is on point. And the vegetable soup is full of lots of goodness. The service is great also! I love walking over and talking to the girl that works the counter. So if you get the chance make sure you stop by and grab some great food with a smile!

The location is a little sketch, and it’s easy to overlook. Once inside, the specials and daily deals line the wall. The menu is pretty diverse. Chicken … Seafood… Gyro. The cashier was helpful and cheerful. Food is made to the order, so call ahead or expect a 15 – 20 minute wait if you show up to take out.
I ordered the 4 piece chicken dinner. The seasoning was very good, the fries were great … But the Mac and cheese was like velveeta style. I’ll be trying other sides the next time. Overall I was impressed with my experience at Chicken King, especially after having been let down by the flavorless chicken at Price’s Chicken Coop.
I’ll be visiting CK again soon to try the seafood !!

OMG! Run, don’t walk, run to this place and get yourself a flounder plate. Enough food for two people easily and hot and fresh as it gets. Very nice folks, too.

Dropped in for some takeout from the previous good reviews. The staff up front was courteous and we tried a couple different things, the bone in chicken and the tenders dinner. Each came with two sides and were plenty of food.
The bone in chicken had great flavor and the breading was light and crispy. Hot and juicy, my only complaint is it was pretty greasy, maybe needs a higher temperature on the fryer.
The tenders were perfect. Same great flavors and lightness in the breading without the grease. Would probably get this over the other chicken next time.
The Mac and cheese was quite good, not overcooked mush like at many other places. The okra was cut big enough and fried just right.
I noted the dining room was large and clean while I waited. Good food, we will be back to dine in next time.

Really great food. Some of our favorites included the Reuben, the flounder box and bbq pork sandwiches. Large delicious portions. We all walked away very satisfied. Oh, the onion rings were to die for.

2 meals 2 drinks and $ 2.00 tip= only $ 21.00
2 pc. Fried chicken, mac & cheese (Kraft like), crinkle cut fries.
5 wings/​good portion on gizzards, (fried a little to crisp),
Amazingly good fried yellow squash, and slaw.
Nice people, very casual atmosphere. But we were impressed with the cleanliness of the place.

Fantastic chicken finger platter. That’s what I wanted but they have a large variety on their menu. Very nice staff. I did take out. Took 15m. This place is tough to see from the road. L shaped strip mall with a lot of open buildings.

I’m definitely queen of the mom and pops and hole-​on-​the-​walls and well let’s be honest, pretty much food in general. This place may get lost in sight and not too easy on the eyes but is what I look forward to after a long day at work. The food is terrible for my heart and arteries, but just oh so comforting. I’ve loved everything I’ve gotten here from the Seafood Platters to the Fried Chicken and even a simple, Cheeseburger with Fries. I do try to stay away as much as possible for purpose of attempting to be healthy, but that just leads to withdrawal and grumpiness. Also, this place is within minutes of my place…

Love this place when I come to Charlotte! Right across from my hotel, very secluded so you have to know it’s here. Lovely grilled chicken salad.

If you’re looking for good cheap food then check out Chicken King. I had one of their fried chicken dinner specials that included three large pieces of chicken, fries and a salad for $ 7. The chicken was cooked to order so I did have to wait a bit, but it was worth it as the chicken tasted great! A lot of other stuff on their menu too like burgers, cheesesteaks, gyros and a variety of salads and sandwiches. Chicken King is a much better alternative to the Wendy’s or McDonald’s down the street for about the same price.

went to this place while on business in the area a couple times for carryout. Fried chicken was great. A bit of a wait, but that is because they cook it up fresh when ordered. Decent prices too.

It was my first visit to Chicken King since moving to Charlotte. I’d heard nothing but good things about this place so I was pretty sure everyone couldnt be wrong!
I went with some co-​workers and everyone got something different which was a great way for me to know what else I want to try on the menu. I ordered a chicken sandwhich, my co-​workers ordered the chicken philly, philly with steak and peppers and fried fish.
My chicken sandwich was messy, but delicious! It’s a grilled chicken breast with lettuce and tomato I swapped the mayo for hot sauce and it was perfect. The fries were cooked up fresh to order and for less than $ 8 I left full and happy.
Yep. I’ll be back to give more of their menu a try!

If you want good food in a no frills restaurant, this place is for you.
First impressions as you enter is CLEAN.
So yes the food is good.
Constant flow of people through the door tells you that as well.
Give this place a try.

Delicious! Best chicken in charlotte. Family owned restaurant specializing in fried chicken. They have a range of other foods on the menu as well, mostly southern comfort foods, but also all the good american foods like burgers, hot dogs, shrimp, and fish. They also have gyros which is nice. I used to go to prices but this place makes them look like amateurs. Prices are great as well, you can get enough chicken for 2 people for less than ten dollars.