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The Hot Chicken Project

86/100 (1353 ratings)

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"Easily the best place to get fried chicken in Geelong. Delicious, Juicy with generous portion sizes at a still reasonable price. Reminds me of a..."

Jordan Altimari

"Our group had chicken tenders and a burger. The tenders were aptly named as they melted in your mouth. The burger was great also. Attentive service..."

Anne Richards

"Definitely the best chicken wings I have ever eaten. The spice was perfect! Will definitely be coming back again. Would recommend that you order the..."

Rhys Clark

"I love this place. Not only is the food to die for, but the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to the booze! Highly recommend a..."

Jess Williams

"Drove all the way from Melbourne to Geelong just for fried chicken, was it worth it??! Yes!!!! Crunchy, juicy, spicy, mmm it was so fingerlickin..."

Olivia Sumichan

"Best chicken in Geelong, no question. I feel like I’ve never eaten chicken until I had this. It’s a Geelong institution, don’t ever leave. I..."

Vish Vadivelu

"Great atmosphere. Friendly service. A place to relax and enjoy delicious food (and a..."

Lincoln Wescombe

"Amazing venue, amazing staff, amazing food � just be careful, it's so tasty and addictive you'll end up coming back..."

Caitlin Kos-Beckwith

"Damn fine southern style goodness! The dry rub on the medium tenders was absolutely on..."

Sam Hatzi

"Always great food, fast service, well cooked meals. The Alabama burger is to die for. Very pleasant ambiance, even when you’re in..."

Vio Marcu

"Amazing place to eat. Great food and great..."

Andrew John

"We loved 😍The chicken was crispy and delicious! Generous serving size of fries. Great range of alcohol.We disliked 😖Although it..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Good food, good atmosphere. The chicken is amazing no matter which way you have it. It’s never greasy and the bar staff know their drinks back to..."

Ben Farrell Chalmers

"We were greated by a really friendly staff who showed us how to order and introduce us some of there dishes. I ordered one of their chicken burger..."

Kirsty C

"Best Chicken Sandwich in Geelong!! Though you will struggle to finish the thing. Simple and cool venue in the Geelong laneways. Will be..."

Manoj

"Really interesting atmosphere great food great service and great drinks good place for a lunch date or dinner with friends or just anyone who loves..."

Christian Dimitrievski

"Went inside not expecting anything spectacular about the place. First thing that comes to mind is that the place is really small. (Went in the bar..."

Honestly

"Chicken burger and chicken skin and friend halloumi is out of this worrrrld! Service, atmosphere and food fantastic.. and if you’re brown skinned..."

Tui Hicks

"After overcaffeinating myself at Cartel Coffee, I usually come here for a glass of natural wine. They have some delicious chicken too, which my..."

Tess Presso

"Really good! Same style as belles hot chicken, but in my opinion done better. I like a bit of spice so medium was the perfect option for me. Collard..."

Ester

"Been here around 3 times now and love it every time! They have many options and the chicken and sides are always delish. Staff are also very..."

Liza Mantella

"Came here all the way from Melbourne and I was blown away! Had the fried halloumi which was crazy delicious, hot cheese who would say no to that and..."

Syahirah Halim

"How far would you travel for fried chicken? We came down from Melbourne and called in for a bite to eat on our way to Portarlington. Kelisi..."

Espy Eats

"Had some chicken delivered last night- was really delicious. Slaw was good too and the chicken (tried both southern and medium) wasn’t too spicy or..."

Emmilio

"Went there for lunch, was a bit expensive however was groovy and modern. Has a fairly simple menu - might be nice to have some more information about..."

Food4Thought

"Great vibe in this place and excellent service, despite being busy at the time. Great place to enjoy a beer and a ripper meal with mates and even the..."

Angus Bock

"Go there all the time, great service.Alabama burger us the way to go with the burger choices.Consistent taste, always great. Well worth..."

Rhys Cunningham

"Cool venue in the CBD of Geelong, they serve some delicious chicken. The coating is super tasty and licks the juiciness of the chicken in perfectly...."

Spudsburgeradventures

"My favourite place in town. Excellent food, the seasoning on my tenders is always absolutely spot on and the staff and the atmosphere makes it..."

Melia Jade Bartholomeusz

"Great little place, awesome food, friendly staff, rock solid beer range and a cool fit out. Went in when they were packed for lunch and the food came..."

Chris

"The meals took a bit long to come out but the food was awesome. The chicken meals were cooked well, in particular the wings and the dark meat meals...."

Ekka

"Chicken lovers rejoice! Beer and wine lovers, there is room for you too! Quick easy and most important delicious tasty chicken is available to..."

I Bite

"This place is unbelievable!!! I wish there was one in Melbourne. I had their chicken pieces with chips. The chicken was juicy and crisp and their..."

Desisean

"Come in today (Sunday) not feeling the best after having a slightly larger night then expected, but asked the chef there what he recommends for a..."

Sam Winchcomb

"After recently moving from Melbourne, this has become one of my staples. The chicken can be as spicy as you want it, with a good selection of sides...."

Sarah Hands

"A Geelong take on American hot chicken type of food. It was actually much better than I thought. Nice chicken that was crispy. Lots of fries on the..."

Yumyumyum

"The chicken glistened in the signature Nashville golden-red and was super crunchy, tender, juicy and flavourful. I just wanted to keep eating more...."

Brando The Pig

"The Hot Chicken Project Geelong offers up Nashville style fried chicken, and will be instantly familiar to anyone who has visited Melbourne’s..."

The City Lane

"Came here on a quiet Sunday with some girlfriends. There was no sign, to tell us that we were at the right place. Luckily, we have seen some photos..."

Mistletoe

"If you're looking for an authentic American buffalo wing experience this is as close as you'll get.With the ability to tailor the temperature to..."

KD Fisher

"Hot fried chicken and delicious sides. Keep it simple, do it well and the people will come. This addition to Geelong is fabulous with great service..."

BellaItalia

"I love this place! The staff are always warm, welcoming and helpful. The burger is my favourite - absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place..."

Randy Marsh

"What a great little find! This is a cool new place that have some delicious chicken meals, they have an amazing wine list and some fantastic beers!..."

Out And About

"Brilliant food was fantastic service was great wines were spot on can't wait to get back here hopefully will be able to get a seat as its getting..."

Jack Jones

"I'm going to have to find excuses to visit Geelong more often. Fast, friendly service, delicious potato salad, coleslaw and fries...and the..."

Kate Edwards

"A few weeks ago I spent a weekend in Torquay with a good friend who wanted to show me some of Geelong’s upcoming ‘foodie’ scene. She kept..."

Foodiemelbourne

"With one of the regions best waiters running front of house and one of the countries best up and coming chefs in the kitchen, this is bound to be a..."

Dale Goss

"It's kinda like cocaine but inside my mouth......... Evil chicken was top notch, service was great. Mouth will be burning for an hour. Top job lads,..."

TheJediBarista

"Chicken was tasty, I didn't think the 'Evil Chicken' was all that evil, but it was nice. Manageable for anyone who likes a bit of spice. Staff were..."

Ash W

"Exactly what you would expect. Lots of deep fried chicken. It's pretty good. Some more unusual wines available by the glass and bottle.They were..."

Knerkle

"I absolutely love this place. We come a few times a year and I’m a hot chicken fan. Delicious tenders, great sides, amazing service and it’s not..."

Mia P

"Warning ⛔️ the chips are so good they may have laced them with crack. (Not really but you get the jist) Great takeaway for junk food night. Love..."

Elli Luca

"The chicken were so juicy and succulent, and the weekend specials of chicken and waffles were sooooooo goooooooodddddd!!! But omg!!! So much food!..."

Piggy Eatalot

"Have been eating here for years, every time I’m in Geelong. Great selection of wines and beers. The fried chicken is ok. The collard greens are..."

David Brim

"Great chicken with flavour and heat. Their fried chicken burger was good as well. Will come..."

Nadhirah Marzuki

"Deep fried goodness! Hot tip - the Mac n cheese croquette is enormous! Great wine from Livewire too - Valley of the..."

Ingrid Sutherland

"Tried one of their chicken burgers and it was great. Also tried their orange wine and it was unique and tangy, like a cider - would..."

Amulia Maya

Igni Restaurant

86/100 (749 ratings)

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"Last night I had my third visit to Igni. Each time I have dined with different sets of people, and each time everyone has had an amazing experience...."

James Traill

"What an amazing place to eat...Couldn't think of a nicer place to spend our 15 year anniversary. Food was absolutely to die for and the atmosphere..."

Nina Petrie

"What an experience!! We had the matched wines and it was an absolute treat and must have. Well done Aaron and amazing wait staff on showcasing the..."

Stacey K Marriage

"An unique, creative, perfectly balanced, surprising, and "there's a party in my mouth and everyone's invited" dining experience. Coupled with..."

Bec Russell

"Amazing experience. We sat at the kitchen bar and it impressive watching the chefs at work. This was our second visit and it didn't disappoint...."

Laura Wilkinson

"We went there yesterday for our 6th Anniversary celebration.....and I must say we were totally happy to have visited this delightful restaurant! Good..."

Dakhina Mitra Dutta

"Our first experience of Igni, A-mazing! The food was devine and so unusual but delicious! The staff and the atmosphere were fabulous. I have..."

Sharyn Faulkner

"Wow. What a flavour exploration. While the portion sizes left you wanted a. It's or two more, it was a treat. Highly..."

Heather Jean

"Absolutely amazing experience! Everyone needs to eat at Igni at least once in their lifetime.All the dishes were sensational . The unique..."

Megan Kelly

"We had the great pleasure of sitting at the chefs counter for lunch on Friday. We thoroughly enjoyed the eight course with matching wines experience...."

Lyndall Flinn

"I’m totally loving that Geelong and Bellarine are now food and wine destinations.Welcome to IGNI. The small, sleek restaurant in the..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"Came here a few years ago so this is a very belated review, but I really enjoyed the atmosphere of Igni and the intimate but casual space. The food..."

Nalia

"What a stunning and friendly restaurant - sit at the bench and watch the cooking and assembly if you canGreat selection - multiple courses..."

Srslyfoods

"Loved the simplistic interior of Igni, where you can see and smell the wood burning grill.The appetizers were amazing and very different to most..."

Teeks

"Is this one of the best restaurants in Australia? Click here to see the 8 course menu where almost all dishes are treated to a lick of flame from..."

This Model Eats A Lot

"I’m a big fan of Regional Victoria’s dining scene with their fresh local produce and great community vibe. When I heard about Restaurant Igni, I..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"As good as we expected. Service was impeccable and every dish was colourful, tasty and interesting. Good value for what you get and an endless supply..."

Sez222

"Igni is a nice little surprise hidden in Geelong. We had the eight course plus matching and opted for an extra course, which was nice but not as..."

Nic D

"We came here on a Saturday evening for dinner. The restaurant was cosy and warm. The wait staff did an excellent job by making us feel welcome. We..."

Hangry Horace

"DO: Everything that they serve you. Since it's a set menu. Also, do provide them with feedback as they're very accommodating. DON'T: Be..."

David Food Leasing

"Here is a restaurant that channels the spirit of Noma, wielding the philosophy of Brae. But while I can say that Igni is a reflection of Turner’s..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Amazing!Well lit and funky tunes for a fine dining experience which I loved, the chairs were super comfy, the staff were bubbly and we haven’t..."

Tom Abraham Keegan

"Igni's food photos caught my attention on Zomato. Delicate looking dishes, simple, clear cut decor. I booked via their web site. I wanted a Saturday..."

Secret Taster

"Absolutely amazing!!!! From start to finish!!!! Everything in the 8 course lunch we had was outstanding!! We had lunch at Brae the day before and..."

Pawpaw Huynh

"IGNI has been on my list for a while, after it's many awards of late and write ups I finally managed to get seats! Yay ME! On arrival we were..."

Van Nguyen

"The simple combination of a good bread and butter is heavenly. IGNI's house made sourdough rolls with whipped cultured butter redefines the word..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Igni is an unassuming performer. It’s all too easy to walk right past the nondescript entrance without realising what’s inside. The restaurant is..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"My friend and I embarked on a road trip down to Geelong just to visit Igni as we had heard such great things. Right from the start, the service was..."

Lisa Giles

"Igni sees Victoria’s prodigal son return to the realm of regional dining. As quarter life and mid life crises ensue, a stint overseas is a natural..."

Hungrycookie

"Magic. How they turn those ingredients into a delicious and surprising journey is beyond me. Well worth your time and effort - cannot wait to go back..."

Andrew Ferguson

"Incredible. Food, wine, service - all impeccable. Got excited with every course that was brought out! If you're looking for a really magical dining..."

Nibot

"IGNI holds the Gourmet Traveller Regional Restaurant of the Year award and also The Age Good Food Guide Regional Restaurant of the Year. Much of this..."

Gastrology

"It is difficult to fault this place. From the entry to the service to the staff to the atmosphere to the bread to the butter to the menu to the wine..."

Poiuyt

"A review for a place like IGNI feels unnecessary on Zomato because, really, you're not basing your decision to come here based on a Zomato review,..."

Steven Alexander Connors

"What a fantastic experience! Very interment dining room, great service and exciting food! Menu is made individually for your table depending on your..."

Laura Edwards

"What a wonderful night and food this place delivers time and time again. Truly local in selection yet international in outlook. Thanks..."

Donna Green

"Excellent two hatted restaurant in Geelong. Impeccable service and tasty grilled dishes. My favourite was their grilled duck breast and giant oyster..."

J88

"After a couple of weeks of ill health; tonsillitis followed by thunderstorm asthma (who knew it was a thing?) it was time to shake off the germs and..."

Minda Barley

"A seriously good, in fact …… fabulous dining experience. Loved everything about the place …. the food, flavours, presentation, wine list and..."

Foodinfocusz

"This is the latest fine dining venture from very clever chef Aaron Turner who provides a sensational tasting menu that will leave you satisfied but..."

Michelle Dunner

"Had a memorable meal at Igni last Saturday. We did the 8 course degustation +1 extra dish which was definitely a good call. Total time was 4 hours...."

Brando The Pig

"Fantastic food and service. The staff were extremely attentive (in a good way) and the 8 course degustation pretty much covered off most meat types..."

Megan Schot

"What a great restaurant...clearly the best in Geelong!!! The food is locally sourced and perfectly matched and presented. The degustion is to die..."

Simon Hill

"Great service, knowledgeable staff, amazing food with paired wines. Reasonably priced amd we will definitely be heading here again. What a great..."

Alison Smith

"Absolutely amazing food, service and experience it was an absolute pleasure to eat at IGNI and will be returning ! Great to have this restaurant in..."

Gabriella Martini

"Good fortune is the only way to describe finding out about Igni opening up in Geelong not long ago. With dinner plans for the Thursday night before..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Fabulous restaurant tucked away in the alleyways of Geelong. The food, staff and experience was wonderful- one of the best meals we have ever had and..."

Danielle McNicol

"Fine dining can be a hit and miss. Thankfully our experience at Restaurant Igni today far exceeded my expectations from the moment we walked in to..."

Angel Ng

"Actual tears were shed yesterday, over the multitude of tastebud explosions experienced at Igni. Shaved tete de Moine with apricot and honey..."

Rachel Patterson

"Amazing experience, non-alcoholic matching is recommended that everyone should try..."

Tracey Dinh

"Excellent food, wine and service. I can’t fault anything. We were so impressed from the moment we sat down to the time we walked out the door. It..."

Vivien D

"Edited Our IGNI date night was back in 2019 now we had it booked for ages but is still vivid in my mind and I just added some photos I found on my..."

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