A hidden gem restaurant serving what's been described as the 'best fried chicken in the UK' can be found just outside of Birmingham.
Charlie's Chicken in Water Orton and has attracted attention for its crispy chicken, generous portions and "unreal" secret sauce—despite only opening its doors two evenings a week.
Located at 3 Station Buildings on Birmingham Road, the takeaway operates exclusively on Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm.
The shop is run by two brothers who also operate a mobile food unit at football grounds on weekends.
One Google reviewer said: "The food, the staff, the shop, it all combines into a 10/10 experience.
"Super friendly, helpful staff, always looking after their customers.
"The best fried chicken in the country hands down."
Another customer praised the quality and consistency.
They said: "The best fried chicken I’ve ever had, and it never disappoints.
"The chicken is perfectly crispy, packed with flavour, and cooked to perfection every time.
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"The waffle fries are seasoned just right, and that sauce is absolutely unreal.
"The portions are generous, the quality is consistently excellent, always piping hot, and the staff are always friendly."
Freshness is central to the menu, with the owners insisting they never use frozen chicken.
Popular items include chicken burgers, strips, popcorn chicken and their homemade sauce.
The shop boasts a five-star food hygiene rating following its most recent inspection on March 8, 2024.
Charlie's Chicken has drawn attention well beyond Water Orton, including a feature by the Food Review Club.
The channel described it as "better than everywhere else" and highlighted the long queues and local excitement surrounding its limited opening hours.
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