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The best restaurants in Stockholm for chicken

Chicken joints have become a hot addition to the Stockholm restaurant scene, covering the spectrum from comfort food to slightly more healthy options. Crispy American chicken wings, or hot wings, vie with roast Swedish corn-fed chicken, confit duck and feathered streetfood from all over the world. Why not try spicy wings from the other side of the Atlantic, or a whole rotisserie-grilled chicken? This guide shows you the way to Stockholm's best chicken restaurants, covering joints that serve only chicken dishes as well those that happen to have a couple of awesome poultry dishes on their menus.

In this guide
  1. Stockholm's best chicken restaurants
    1. Bird – Fully-feathered concept
    2. Monster Chicken – Korean
    3. Hellbergs Fågel & Vilt – Hot and cold
    4. S2, Mama & K25 – Rotisserie grilled
    5. Sandhäxan – Chicken sandwiches
    6. Ho's – Chinese specialities
    7. Astoria – Luxurious brasserie
    8. Brisket & Friends – Grilled and smoked
    9. Meatballs – Chicken meatballs

Stockholm's best chicken restaurants

Where to enjoy delicious chicken dishes in Stockholm

Bird

Fully-feathered concept

This centrally-located restaurant is dedicated to serving up our feathered friends in the form of innovative street food from all over the world, and the birds they use are from small-scale poultry farmers with higher welfare standards. Try everything from hot wings to duck burgers and organic foie gras, combined with a cocktail should the mood take you.

Monster Chicken Östermalm Monster Chicken Södermalm
Monster Chicken Östermalm Monster Chicken Södermalm

Korean

Monster Chicen calls itself Sweden's first Korean fried chicken restaurant and bar, inspired by Korean street food culture. Authentic Korean fried chicken is served, accompanied by the drink soju.

  • Birger Jarlsgatan 34, City/Östermalm Ringvägen 106, Södermalm/Skanstull
    Monster Chicken Östermalm
    Birger Jarlsgatan 34, City/Östermalm
    Monster Chicken Södermalm
    Ringvägen 106, Södermalm/Skanstull
  • Monster Chicken Östermalm Monster Chicken Södermalm

Hellbergs Fågel & Vilt

Hot and cold

This poultry and game expert in Hötorgshallen indoor food market has a restaurant and also sells delicacies over the counter. The menu always contains both hot and cold dishes with bird, such as charcuterie and hot dishes.

K25 restauranghall – Chicken restaurants
K25 restauranghall
S2 restauranghall – Chicken restaurants
S2 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Chicken restaurants
K25 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Chicken restaurants
K25 restauranghall
S2 restauranghall – Chicken restaurants
S2 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Chicken restaurants
K25 restauranghall
S2 restauranghall Mama Teatern K25 restauranghall
S2 restauranghall
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Mama Teatern
mamasthlm.com
K25 restauranghall
k25.nu
S2 restauranghall
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Mama Teatern
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K25 restauranghall
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S2 restauranghall Mama Teatern K25 restauranghall

Rotisserie grilled

Mama uses a horizontal rotisserie with multiple skewers to achieve the very best flavours. Inspiration comes from New York and East London, topped with a clear European vibe. The focus is mainly on farm chicken, but also on pork belly and beef brisket. You'll find Mama in several food courts in Stockholm.

  • Stjärntorget 2, Solna Götgatan 132, Södermalm/Skanstull Kungsgatan 25, City/Norrmalm
    S2 restauranghall
    Stjärntorget 2, Solna
    Mama Teatern
    Götgatan 132, Södermalm/Skanstull
    K25 restauranghall
    Kungsgatan 25, City/Norrmalm
  • S2 restauranghall
    s2restauranghall.se
    Mama Teatern
    mamasthlm.com
    K25 restauranghall
    k25.nu
    08-615 16 00
  • S2 restauranghall Mama Teatern K25 restauranghall

Sandhäxan

Chicken sandwiches

The popular sandwich restaurant Sandhäxan has had this magnificent sandwich on the menu since its opening, the “Original fried chicken” with pickles, chili sauce, and slaw. It's also accompanied by a couple of other chicken sandwiches.

Ho's

Chinese specialities

Ho's is one of the city's most popular and well regarded Chinese restaurants - regulars and other guests flock here to fill up on authentic dishes from Hong Kong and other Chinese cuisines. The menu includes several poultry specialties, such as fried chicken and duck with Hoisin sauce.

Astoria

Luxurious brasserie

This luxurious Björn Frantzén-run mega brasserie works just as well for a luxurious lunch as for a romantic dinner. Numerous sections cater to guests socialising over a glass of wine and well-prepared brasserie dishes. Meat and poultry have their own heading on the menu, which includes chicken Caesar salad served tableside from a special trolley.

Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Chicken restaurants
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Chicken restaurants
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Chicken restaurants
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Chicken restaurants
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Chicken restaurants
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Chicken restaurants
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Chicken restaurants
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Chicken restaurants
Brisket & Friends Vasastan

Brisket & Friends

Grilled and smoked

Brisket & Friends is the closest you'll get to the USA in Stockholm, with freshly grilled meat, hefty sides, and a wide selection of beers. Chicken wings are a staple on the menu, as well as freshly smoked chicken.

Meatballs for the People – Chicken restaurants
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Chicken restaurants
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Chicken restaurants
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Chicken restaurants
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Chicken restaurants
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Chicken restaurants
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Chicken restaurants
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Chicken restaurants
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Chicken restaurants
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Chicken restaurants
Meatballs for the People

Meatballs

Chicken meatballs

Meatballs for the People have a great fondness for, you guessed it, meatballs. On the menu, they list a variety of options, such as bear, veal, moose – and chicken meatballs. Choose the accompaniments you prefer. Go for the classic with mashed potatoes and gravy, or opt for a more modern bowl.

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