We tried the best fried chicken sandwich in New York City next to KFC - here's who does it better
We ordered Fuku's sandwich via Caviar, a Square-owned food delivery service that partners with higher-end independent restaurants that don't typically deliver. The sandwich is $8, which for the size of the chicken, is reasonable compared to its fast-food counterparts — however, there is a $15 dollar delivery minimum on Caviar.
The quality of the chicken meat immediately differentiates it from your average fast-food fried chicken. Both white and dark meat is used for the sandwich — something that did not go unnoticed by our taste testers, who could tell it was unprocessed. It was fattier, more stringy, and had more gristle.
The bun has a light spread of "fuku butter," a recipe that is highly guarded. This butter was almost undetectable upon first bite, but it did keep the bread a bit more soft and moist.
The pickles added a tart vinegar flavor, the crispy fried chicken breading was peppery, and the potato bread roll had a hint of sweetness. All the testers agreed that this sandwich had a complex and enjoyable flavor combination.
You certainly get more food for your money with KFC's fried chicken option. The Chicken Little combo — which includes two sandwiches, fries, and a drink — was a total of $6.52. The name says it all: these sandwiches are definitely tiny. Inside is a pickle and a thin layer of mayo spread.
The chicken is classic: all white meat that stayed moist and tender, and a very crispy breading. The tang of the mayo, pickle, and overall extremely salty flavor was pleasing upon first bite by all the testers, who had a very positive reaction to this sandwich.
The bun was closer to a classic burger bun, with little to no flavor.
Overall, the testers agreed that the KFC sandwich is the better choice if you're craving a classic fried chicken sandwich. However, the Fuku sandwich had a much more interesting flavor combination, and as one tester put it, should be ordered when you're feeling more "creative."
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