Gami Chicken and Beer

Gami's been making the rounds on 'best fried chicken in Melbourne' lists for a few years now and question the hype machine all you want, but they do deserve the well-earned attention. Since they started out in 2006 at Carnegie (Melbourne's unofficial 'Little Korea'), Gami has sprouted up in seven locations around Melbourne, bringing along with them their signature Korean fried chicken.

When you bring a large group, you can get a whole chook for $35 or a keg of beer for $64, which will satiate three to four people depending on gluttony levels. Toplist recommends going half-and-half on the flavors: you have the choice of original, sweet chili, soy garlic, or spicy. The saucy numbers, especially the sweet chilli option, gets a little soggy after a few minutes on the table, so if you're looking for maximum crunch go for the original fried chicken. The batter is not too thick, seasoned just so, and hits the spot when consumed with the wonderfully crisp house beer – the Gun Bae Pale Ale that's locally brewed especially for Gami. The sticky soy garlic marinade is a crowd favourite and nails the balance of sweet soy with savoury, garlicky edge. Best consumed when it arrives on your table piping hot.

Location: 100 Lt Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000

Website: https://gamichicken.com.au