‘I tried Morley’s fried chicken for the first time and now I understand South London’s obsession’ – John James

London is blessed to have 1000’s of fried chicken outlets unfold out throughout each borough in the metropolis.

Most individuals have their favourites, however the plethora of selection accessible means its onerous to definitively rank which model is the greatest for fried chicken.

Unless you reside in South London in fact, the place one model reigns supreme.

The concept that one thing has grow to be an ‘establishment’ has been bandied about to the level its misplaced all that means, however in the case of chicken joint Morley’s, it rings true.

Since opening their doorways in 1985, the franchise has dominated South London’s chicken scene to the level the place most individuals cannot abide the rest.

Morley’s have a spot in Finsbury Park

Key to the attraction of the model is their perceived exclusivity to these residing south of the Thames, with solely a smattering of the shops positioned in North London.

This signifies that a tragic majority of Londoners could go their whole lives with out sampling the delights of Morley’s.

We determined to pay a go to to the Finsbury Park department of the chain to see if the meals was actually nearly as good as South Londoners make out.

‘This place meant enterprise’

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The meals smelt scrumptious

As quickly as I entered Morley’s, I knew this was a chicken store that meant enterprise.

It was simply gone 12pm which is sort of early for lunch however the store was crammed with clients and the trays have been piled excessive with chicken items and BBQ bits of each selection.

On the partitions, the vibrant story of Morley’s was displayed for all to see in addition to their glowing suggestions from varied media shops.

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High reward certainly

I could not wait to tuck in and ordered a Morley’s Medley for £6.49.

It’s a very mighty meal comprising of chicken items, chicken wings and BBQ wings but it surely was Wednesday so I thought I’d deal with myself.

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‘Everything was distinctive’

I was so intrigued I could not even wait to drive residence so eagerly set about perusing the meal in my automotive.

I will need to have regarded a proper state to passers by, so lined in grease and BBQ sauce was I, however fairly truthfully I do not care.

The meals was distinctive in each approach.

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A unbelievable meal from begin to end

Let’s begin with the chicken which was juicy and succulent and expertly fried.

Plenty of chicken outlets fall into the entice of over or underneath seasoning their batter however Morley’s had received the stability good.

Their BBQ ribs have been additionally distinctive, which may be very promising certainly.

Most chicken outlets that supply BBQ ribs accomplish that half-heartedly and you may inform from the style.

But Morley’s clearly put their coronary heart and soul into theirs as they tasted heavenly.

And as for the chips?

Let’s put it this manner – they’re second solely to McDonald’s chips in my estimations.

There could be no increased praise than that.

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‘The greatest fried chicken in London’

I needed to seek out Morley’s overhyped.

If I’m sincere, I desperately needed to slate it – however I merely cannot.

Morley’s is sort of merely the greatest fried chicken in London, on each side of the river.

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