Friend had been raving about this place for months, finally tried and loved it! A great range of chicken seasonings. Mi goreng Flavours actually tastes like the noodle dish, with a tender chicken aftertaste! Best Cajun chips I’ve had! Will be returning, thanks Phat Chicks!
Early Saturday dinner. Shared some chicken, sides & milkshake. Cookies & Cream Milkshake was nice & sweet. Original Chicken Breast had a beautifully flavoured crispy top and was plenty for me for dinner. Didn’t really need a second piece of chicken but tried the Sesame Soy Thunder Thigh. Mac & Cheese was awesome, best eaten fresh before it cools.
Bit of a small venue, but the chicken is great.
It’s reasonably priced and so you can mix and match whatever you like from the naughty menu.
The coating on the chicken is very crisp and has all the right nibbly bits. That just means more surface area to catch the flavourings.
Love the idea of the mee goreng ribs, but doesn’t hurt to pump up the flavour a bit more!
The thigh pieces are my favourite – the dark chicken meat is juicy and tasty.
Really refreshing with a side of beer, there’s so many to choose from.
One of my better cheat meals!
Most important thing to know about this place is that it is a very small venue, and it needs to be treated like a high end take away/fast food shop. The service won’t blow you away, but the delicious cost effective food will. Feel free to try any of their chicken and you will walk away happy, but please do your self a favour and get the buffalo wings with blue cheese sauce.
Highly recommended.
Love the atmosphere & feels of this place it is funky, fun, vibrant.
The chicken was good we had the bites, sweet chilli wings & spicy drumstick, coleslaw & sweet potato fries. Coleslaw for the win it was delicious & complemented the chicken really well.
Good quick service with a smile.
Overall great lunch.
Came on a quiet day, service was quick and good! we ordered the original chicken thighs, sesame soy chicken thighs, mee goreng chicken ribs and sweet chilli chicken wings with a side of salad and onion rings. Would highly the mee goreng chicken ribs, sesame soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce over the chicken! However the salad was abit too bitter as the purple cabbage was not dressed and the original chicken needs abit more flavour with salt or other spices in the batter.
Very tasty fried chicken. And the prices are reasonable. Drink selection could be better. Worth a visit if you’re looking for some grease in West Footscray.
Awesome chicken! Seriously good - who knew that using crushed crisps or ramen noodles would make such great coating?? The prices are a bit high but the food is good! I would love to try the Mac and Cheese next time.
They are the only place in the area who do gluten free fried chicken and it tastes good. As someone with dietary issues finding decent restaurants with good food around the area (other than pizza), is hard. I am so very grateful!!
Best fried chicken I’ve had in ages! Not to greasy and great sauces available. We had the spicy chicken and mi goreng ribs with Cajun chips, delicious. Would def go back!
We got the onion rings, man and cheese, 2 original thighs, 1 sweet chilli and 1 sesame soy thigh.
They were delicious, the food came quickly but was fresh as, the chicken was piping hot and super crunchy.
The staff were friendly.
Will definitely be back!
A very busy little cafe. Food was great. Onion rings perfectly cooked and a good sized serve. Chicken ribs delicious. Not cheap but still felt we got our money’s worth. Would eat here again.
Better than kfc... the only thing they could improve with would be some more salads and maybe a gravey option but apart from that it's the bomb . Com
How good are the salt n vinegar chips wings and sweet chilli and garlic breast pieces mmmmmmm. Mac n cheese was tasty to. Definitely recommend giving it a try.
Footscray has changed over the last ten years. Previously a quiet street, the Barkly Street shopping strip hosting Phat Chicks is bustling.
Uber eats orders were flying out the door and all tables were full. The menu showcases its speciality, chicken.
With a wide range of alcohols, sauces and parts of chicken to choose from, you can't go wrong. Ordering a few pieces with different sauces, some sides and pimped up ribs you can't go wrong.
There's no real table service here, but don't let that deter you from attending. Get down to Phat Chicks and sample their wonderful menu full of comfort food. Can't wait to return and also try some new Footscray spots!
A local fried chicken gem in the west! Famous for their Mi Goreng fried chicken and fried chicken in general. This little place gets busy on a Saturday night. Serving up a range of beers and alcoholic ice teas and a wide range of fried chicken from breast,thigh,drumstick,wings and ribs. Most of the fried chicken pieces can be ordered individually making it easy to try different flavours.
Mi Goreng fried chicken was definitely the winner! Must check it out!
My girlfriend and I ate lunch here a few days ago and had a really positive experience - we ordered x2 sesame soy drumsticks and x1 sesame soy thunder thigh, x6 mi goreng ribs (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!), a corn cheese and onion rings... must I say!! Wow! Nothing like this in the west! The chicken was fresh and flavoursome - we really enjoyed the atmosphere they have lovely staff, really captured a homey cosy feel. Going to come back definitely!
Thanks Phat Chicks!!!!
How good is this place? Chicken bits done every which way and loose- amazing ! How do they get the noodles to stick to the ribs? How do they get their buffalo wings so perfect? How do they get the coating to stick so well on the breast? But you know what ,I'm not gonna ask any more questions I'm too busy stuffing my face give it a try .btw it's really really good
Best onion rings and cajun fries I've had in a while. An excellent local joint for some Mi Goreng fried chicken. The Rainbow Slaw was a tad salty.
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Went here on a weekday and we managed to get the last seat in this tiny restaurant at around 6:30pm. They have a good selection of flavours and chicken cuts of your choice.
Food (7/10): I enjoyed the food although I wouldn't call it an American diner at all. It's more of an Asian fusion fried chicken with some American flavours. The sides were huge and you could definitely share it between 3-4 people. My partner and I are big eaters so we went through it all but with a food coma.
Try:
* Mac and cheese: One of the better Mac and cheese around Melbourne and I've been to many American diners.
* Buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese sauce: Don't expect it to be authentic American buffalo wings though. It's just wings marinated in Tabasco sauce. The blue cheese sauce is incredibly thin but has a pungent flavour.
* Mi Goreng chicken ribs: They were very crunchy and well cooked and seasoned. Couldn't really taste the mi goreng flavour though.
* Original chicken drumstick: thin and crispy batter. Cooked well and was very juicy.
* Onion rings: big serving size and came out piping hot
Skip:
* Salad. The salad wasn't refreshing as the dressing seemed too dense to cut through the fried foods. The price of the salad is questionable for such cheap vegetables.
Service (6/10): service was okay. The staff just gave the food without telling us what dish it was. Other than that, we were seated promptly upon our arrival.
Cost for two: $46
Ok so I'm still in deep regret that I didn't order 2 of the spicy thunder thighs because damn... one was such a tease! We really should have dined in but we chose to go with ubereats because - LAZY. We ended up ordering: a soy and sesame breast, spicy thigh, mi goreng ribs, sweet chilli wings, buffalo wings and the mac and cheese. Yes.. we were really pigging out last night 😂. Spicy Thunder thigh being my fave! The mi goreng ribs were super flavoursome and creative. The mac and cheese def lived up to its cheesy title! We both didn't like how overly tangy the buffalo wings were.. might've been better balanced had the cheese sauce not spilt all through our bag of food. Anyway will be back for sure! A very welcome addition to the area
I've been here a few times now since the grand opening. You can really tell how much effort the owner has put into the fit-out. The place itself is small, but decked out in a way that feels really cosy and welcoming. Staff are friendly and full of personality, and bonus points (!!) for actually looking like they want to be there! Each visit the chicken has been hot and crispy, juicy, and full of flavour. And the corn cheese and mac and cheese is so so gooey!
Crispy Fried Chicken and great selection of craft beers, perfect combination? I believe so. Fully enjoyed all the different flavoured coatings and was impressed with the selection. Try the Crispy Noodle coating!
It was a 'Jesus take the wheel' moment...all hands free a must! Deliciousness at a very reasonable cost is rare these days but Phat Chicks delivers. We had sweet potato fries, Mac & Cheese, one original and one sweet chilli breasts, one cheesy and one spicy drumsticks, a beer and a coke all for just under $50 and we both rolled out of the place the sides sizes are more than enough for 2...no worries if you took a third wheel 😊 The chicken was freshly cooked, crispy and juicy.... best I've had in a long time. Service was great the girls were very friendly and the wait time was minimal. We loved and will be back for sure.
Adam Hore
Husband and i Been here twice and would come back again! Amazing chicken flavours, affordable price and excellent service!!!! ❤️
We love Phat Chicks Fried Chicken❤️
This new fried chicken place is definitely a little hidden gem.
The spicy chicken breast pieces were quite large but fried with good timing, so the pieces were well cooked but still tender with no dry parts. It Combined with a nice balance of spice which evening out a unique taste.
The sesame soy drumsticks were juicy and full of flavours.
The pimped up ribs were well marinated with a good mix of spice. And also well fried with nice crunchy outside layers.
The service was very timely and friendly.
Parking outside can be a challenge on busy hours.
Great buffalo wings and Cajun fries, enjoyed the mi goring ribs too. Can't wait to try more of the menu. Service was quick and friendly. Good selection of local beers.
Tried this place for the first time today and have to say that both the food and service was ace! There was a short wait for our takeaway food but they kept us occupied with their old school arcade games (so much fun!) They did forget our serve of ribs in our takeaway order but were happy to immediately make up for it when i let them know. As they just opened a few weeks ago, teething issues are understandable and the fact that they fixed it straightaway is what matters. My new FC local 👌
Burgers and fries, ham and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs. And now … Mi Goreng and fried chicken. One of the more unexpected combinations you’re ever likely to encounter. But it’s a combination that rings bells for many Australians who grew up eating those highly delicious Indomie, MSG-laden noodles. It was as recent as last week, Your Dear Luncher demolished said noodles at his place of employ.
Decided to try Phat Chicks after hearing the hype over the mi goreng flavoured chicken ribs. We ordered the sweet chilli garlic thunder thigh, sesame soy and cheese drum sticks, mi goreng and salt n vinegar ribs, and cajun fries. The chicken was delicious; crispy skin and jooocy tender meat. It wasn't drowned in sauce either, which was a real plus for me personally. They gave a generous serving of cajun chips, which were top notch as well.
Great place, would come again.
Been looking forward to this place opening, the first time we went it was closed even though we saw reviews.
Migoreng and salt and vinegar chips flavoured ribs are definitely worth a try!
One of the best fried chicken places we've tried
Amazing chicken, good value, lots of beers!
Quiet and cozy atmosphere! It's nice to have a good fried chicken spot in the west. The buffalo wings were tangy and spicy, just perfect. Staff was attentive and food was very quick and hot when it arrived at our table :)
I like being able to order thighs, ribs , wings, drumsticks or breasts! I'm all about the thigh and wing and I went for lunch with a breast-only man, we both got exactly what we wanted! They had Footscray ale and a hop-house pale on tap which were both good (the hop-house was actually less hoppy in flavour.) the plain chicken was nicely seasoned and served with a couple of cornichons, the buffalo wings had a nice vinegar tang and weren't half as hot as the spicy chicken. This place is good and hardly more expensive than the very much inferior KFC just down the road.
Coating on dem ribs.. If americans can use corn flakes to fry chicken why cant asians do mi goreng. Also nothing like this in the westside.. All the best
I went here today around 3pm probably not a smart time to go? (Not sure) because chicken seemed like they were kept in a warmer or something, as there was no crispiness to the batter and the chicken wasn't piping hot and tender inside.
However service was great, the girls there are amazing with there service which I will rate 5 alone!
Cajun fries was the highlight, flavors were there e couldn't get enough of them.
All the chicken variations were a let down because it felt like chicken was kept warm as the batter was hard and chicken wasn't nice to eat, however I did come there around 3pm so I might of got the "end of arvo food"
I'll try again next time.
The Buffalo wings seemed like it was soaked in Tabasco mixture of vinegar (tasting) sauce that you are suppose to dip in blue cheese couldn't do it was too weird for my liking.
Wasnt't impressed with the flavor combination of any of the varieties. I'll give it another shot on a busier night.
Loved it!!! The chicken was hot, fresh and tasty! Had the original thunder thighs, mee goreng ribs and salt and vinegar ribs.... all amazing, fav being the mee goreng!
Had fries and mac n cheese as our sides and they were both delish! Great drinks selection, fast and friendly service... couldn't fault it! Will be coming back again, and again, and again!!
Looooved Phat Chicks! We went with a group of 6 on a Thursday and it was busy but they seated us quite quickly. The chicken was amazing, piping hot, fresh and great flavours. Mi Goreng ribs were a stand out! (dont leave without trying the Bear sauce!) Solid beer list too. Cant fault the staff, all super friendly and fun. Go for the food, stay for the meme filled bathroom. Phat Chicks is a win all round, we'll definitely be back!
All i can say is WOW!!! That mi goreng ribs are bloody amazing! And the slection of beer is big and im still trying to make my way through the list. I'll be back for sure!
Finally a decent fried chicken place in Melbourne.. let alone the Western Suburbs. Tried a bit of everything on the menu and the Mi Goreng Chicken sure did knocked my socks off.
If you're a chicken fan like myself.. be sure to hit Phat Chicks up!
Been hanging to go here and it did not disappoint! Went with 3 young boys and they wolfed the drumsticks, fries and mac and cheese. I had the sesame soy thunder thigh and all three ribs. Everything is delicious and crunchy in all the right parts with the chips having a rocking seasoning on them, but the mac cheese was stand-out. The beer selection looks choice (when will this dry july finish). Bear is lovely as well and very accommodating to 4 boys wanting chicken fried hard!
Firstly the decor of this place is really nice, it's warm looking with good mix of wood, brass and brick. The gold cutlery is a nice touch too. Food-wise we got some drumsticks, a thunder thigh, Cajun fries, sweet potato fries, corn cheese, mac n cheese and the much talked about pimped up ribs. I tried the migoreng and salt & vinegar versions. Nice ratio of meat and batter on these, and it does really taste of migoreng packet noodles! The vinegar factor on the other flavour could be upped though. All the meat across the different cuts were moist however... my fave wasn't a chook dish, but the mac n cheese! Great balance of milky, sweet, savoury along with perfectly cooked pasta. I'm a pasta fiend so I'll go back just for this one dish.
Visted this place a few days ago with a few tomodachis. Tried the mi goreng chicken, juicy and succulent on the inside and extra crispy on the outside. That's the way uh huh uh huh I like it! This place is up there with all the others fried chicken places in Melbourne. In my top 5 for sure. Would recommend to all fried chicken lovers out there!
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✅ Awesome chicken wings and flavours - I had sweet chilli and sesame soy - loved them! They are super crunchy and packed with flavour. My only criticism is that I think it needs to be cooked a little longer - the meat wasn't raw, but it was a bit bloody at the bone - this would be cooked out with just a few more minutes of cook time.
✅ Greats sides - had the sweet potato fries which were thick and crispy, as well as the Mac and cheese which was very cheesy!
✅ Awesome selection of beers! Bottled and on tap!
✅ Definitely give this place a try if you love chicken!
❌ Small space, with the amount of people coming here this is like sitting in someone's closet. There is literally no concept of personal space here. Avoid the busy dinner periods at all costs!
⚠️ As it's new, this is to be expected, but wait time is long. We lined up for about 15 minutes and food was served within 15. We did hear that takeaway was taking an hour! So naturally, some people left. I'm sure this is just a problem as it's just opened and everyone wants to try!
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Been on a my radar for a while but finally attended a busy Saturday dinner out here.
It's promising but there's a few things they could iron out in the first few days of opening. I guess part of it is the fact that openings will be busy and I was at the negative side of it all. I think they forgot about my order of chips and sauce because it came out quite a bit after the chooks and having to remind the wait staff. The chips themselves were bad. It was served hot but has near none of the crispiness you enjoy on our favourite potato side. The bear sauce wasn't spectacular either.
Everything else was pretty good. The ribs (3 mee goreng + 1 spicy) wasn't too bad but thinking about it now the spice level and mee goreng-ness, if I could find a better term, could be better on the ribs. The drumsticks were served piping hot and we're a real treat to eat. Flavour levels were good, it was soft, moist, and came with a nice batter.
More than happy to re-rate upon another visit. It's too close and too cheap not to come by again. And again.
While I was the first customer in and the food was complementary, this has not coloured my review. I'd have to say it was a solid round of food all round. Especially the migoreng ribs, and mac and cheese!
I'd describe the chicken similar in style to Nene's Chicken, but crispier from memory - a medium between Korean Fried Chicken and Vietnamese Ga Chien Gion. Cheese and Spicy flavours were delish, original was alright although the sesame soy wasn't to my liking.
They're ['PHAT Crew' IIRC] still working out kinks on their first day: didn't open until a bit after 11 and delays on orders for the people that came in after. However, Jenny the owner was more than friendly and so were the staff, albeit a pretty stressed. PCFC is a welcome addition to the west and fills the niche quite nicely. Good job on the opening and looking forward to coming back when things die down a little.
Solid 4 from me.
Yeah just tucked in for a feed at the new chicken shop in WF and it was off the rictor...picked up some Salt n Vingear ribs a Thunder Thigh and a pair of original flavoured drummies and they were fresh af and tasty as 👌🏻 get down there and get behind the phattest chicken in the west 🐔
The Hungry Moustache
+4.5
For the longest time the West was missing that little something something. That little ‘Oomph’, or a ‘KAPOW!’ or simply a “BAMF!” that has everyone turning for a double take. West Footscray is an immensely huge cultural tasting plate, largely owing to it’s diverse amalgamation of ethnicities. It’s also a place I call home, a proud foodie of the West!
Barkly Street is quite literally ‘Little India’, that branches off to a slew of famous Vietnamese eateries, local takeaways and a few eccentrically placed midnight kebab trucks for the inebriated and bad decision makers at 2am on a Saturday.
But we were missing something weren’t we? Something that we could truly call our own. Little did I know, a revolution was afoot. The chicken coop was stirring with a fried chicken game so strong, this movement has quickly piqued the interest of locals and The Hungry Mo’ included!
The awesome:
- Thunder thighs – It’s hard to describe great chicken without using words like juicy, moist or orgasmic. But these thighs were exactly that, wonderfully coated and fried. There were some gherkins to cut through the fried goodness.
- Wings – Encrusted well especially with the salt and vinegar chips. I actually thought the coating had cornflakes for crunch but it turned out to be crushed kettle chips! The salt to vinegar ratio was just right. If you’re salt and vinegar fan like I am, you’ll love these.
- Ribs – Two words, MI GORENG. What the flip. So you’re telling me not only can I get ribs but it’ll also taste like mi goreng too?! Shut the front door! These were amazing guys and I’m actually craving them as I write this (usually a good sign). It really does taste like mi goreng but taken to the umpteenth degree with a side of fried chicken.
The not-so-awesome:
- I was slightly disappointed that there were no chicken burgers or loaded fries. However, I was told that if enough people annoy Jenny about it, she might reconsider! -hint hint-
- Fried chicken is bad for me along with everything else that I love in this world.
On a serious note, growing up in West Footscray it’s so great to see so many places opening up in my neck of the woods like Phat Chicks and many other places I haven’t had the chance to visit, yet.
Maybe someone reading this can be inspired and open up say… a hot dog place in the West? I would love you forever.
✅ Fantastic variety of chicken pieces and flavours. I particularly love the “Migoreng Chicken Ribs”, they have a wonderful kick to them.
✅ Chicken is quite succulent and easy to eat from the bone.
✅ Staff are pretty friendly and quick to serve.
⚠️ Sides can be hit and miss, the Mac and Cheese was a bit sour last time we ordered it for takeaway.
⚠️ It’s a fairly small venue so can get quite intimate when it’s busy.
Visited on a quiet Sunday afternoon. No table service here. You order at the bar, take a number. Fries were good. Big serving for the price. Chicken breast was delicious. Drumsticks were a touch on the small side. Thighs were reasonable.
Service was prompt and efficient. Food dropped at the table without much fanfare. Probably a little too greasy for my liking but overall a good offering.
We liked the fried chicken a lot, the wings and ribs. Nice crunch, moist and tender. The prices are pretty good value too. The slaw salad I didn't rate very highly. It was fresh but lacking in flavour and the dressing I found unpleasant.
Quite good chicken. Indomee ribs were by far the best. Personally I find the batter on the fried chicken is too crunchy (I can’t believe I’m saying that), but still good nonetheless. Chips and sweet potato chips were excellent. Really friendly staff and broad drink selection too.
Ordered the signature mi-goreng chicken ribs and mac and cheese. The mi-goreng chicken ribs were really good and the noodles add that crunchiness to the whole thing, together with the really spicy chilli and sweet black sauce. Mac and cheese wasn’t that bad, but with some uneven spread of cheese. Agree with the other reviews that the price here is on the high side as the portion of the chicken ribs and the mac and cheese weren’t too big which I felt wasn’t worth the price I’m paying. Went on a tuesday night at 6pm and it was empty surprisingly, perhaps of the location. Service was good and prompt since I’m the only one. Parking spaces just outside the road.
Oh. My. God! Amazing Mac & cheese
Spicy chicken has got a really nice heat to it and the mi goreng snack pack is ah-mazing!!!
Soooooooooo good!
We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and can't recommend it enough
The Mi Goreng chicken ribs are my favourite. I think they use the mi goreng seasoning as well in the batter which makes it really tasty. The boneless chicken lacks a bit of flavour for me but still nice and juicy.
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