John's Fried Chicken

"This branch of a Jersey Dominican restaurant chain produces some very fine fried chicken at bargain prices, with a faint tang of its vinegar marinade. The skin is thick and crisp, and the bird is routinely served on a luxurious bed of rice and peas. A steam table holds other potential sides, and roast pork and oxtails also available. Open 24 hours." - Robert Sietsema

"Even though John’s Fried Chicken is a chain with locations in the Bronx and New Jersey, this Dominican fried chicken spot feels like a neighborhood restaurant. When you walk in, you’ll be greeted by someone at the counter who will kindly pack a foil to-go box full of fried chicken just for you. The crispy fried chicken’s delicious vinegar-based batter tastes so good, most other fried chicken will seem unforgettable. Return to the counter and order more to eat on the way home." - Willa Moore, Nikko Duren, Matt Tervooren, The Curious Uptowner

"A foil to-go box full of fried chicken and french fries might just be the kindest gift you can give yourself right now. If you’re near the Inwood location of John’s Fried Chicken, your crispy gift will come coated in a vinegar-based batter that’ll make every other fried chicken combo in your life seem forgettable." - team infatuation

"Even though John’s Fried Chicken is a chain with locations in the Bronx and New Jersey, this Dominican fried chicken spot feels like a neighborhood restaurant run by a small family. When you walk in, you’ll be greeted by someone at the counter who will kindly pack a foil to-go box full of fried chicken just for you. The crispy fried chicken’s delicious vinegar-based batter objectively tastes so good, most other fried chicken will seem unforgettable. Return to the counter and order more for the ride home." - Nikko Duren