25 Best Chicken Wings in Boston

“Birdies Hot Chicken is a locally owned spot that has quietly built one of the stronger reputations for fried chicken in the Boston area, and the tenders are where that reputation is easiest to understand.

The chicken comes out juicy and well crusted, with a batter that stays crispy without being thick or greasy, and the seasoning underneath does more work than most hot chicken spots bother with. The heat is the headline but the flavor is what keeps you coming back, and the two are balanced well enough that even at higher spice levels the chicken still tastes like something rather than just burning.

The spice levels are worth taking seriously. The extra hot is genuinely challenging and rewarding in equal measure if you have the tolerance for it, but the mid-range levels give you enough of the flavor profile to understand what the kitchen is doing without requiring a recovery period afterward.

The seasoned fries are a natural companion and hold up well alongside the tenders, and the sliders are worth knowing about if you want to build out a larger order across a few different formats.

The restaurant is clean and comfortable with a good energy and staff that moves quickly without making the experience feel transactional. For halal hot chicken in downtown Boston that takes both the heat and the flavor seriously, Birdies is the spot to know about.“

“I always get the fried chicken sandwich and it always hits the spot. Perfectly seasoned and delicious, this is my go-to when I'm craving fried chicken. It's often quite loud because it's right next to the concert hall so wouldn't recommend eating here, though. Get takeout.“

“Delicious 😋 fresh Chinese food restaurant with reasonable prices and great customer service. There's a a couple of tables and chairs if you want to eat in the restaurant. I think of the place as take out. Street parking can be limited too. No food pictures because I just enjoyed my food. Check it out, you will not be disappointed.“

“Delish food, parking a little difficult“

“Staff was extremely nice and helpful and the food was excellent“

“I been coming here since I was 15! I went to the Burke high school around the corner and now I’m 27. I find myself stopping by for lunch Every time in the area which is Quite often ! The food is great and priced great . The owner is so kind and there staff . I love it here !I know it’s a little eye sore but don’t let that stop you from going inside . There food speaks for itself !“

“Amazing pizza. Highly recommended. We each got a square and a slice. The crust was airy and the sauce was tangy. Plus the undercarriage had an excellent texture. They weren’t stingy with the ranch or marinara dipping sauces. The cheesy was soft and the dough was seasoned (rare to get in Boston). Very happy with this pizza and lots of seating. Loved the slight charring on the crust.“

“From the moment you enter this place the personel give you a pleasant feeling. Very congenial hosts, it is a nice place to enjoy with friends and colleagues or with your date. heavenly meals, experienced chef de cuisine, modest price and attentive service. Warmly recommended.“

“The cashier was outstanding, making an atmosphere that was very friendly and comfortable, and the communication was amazing. The food (chicken sandwich) was also delicious! It's a bit pricey, but it's worth it for the chicken sandwich! Highly do recommend!“

“Food: I thought this location was not as good as the Allston one. The chicken wasn't as crispy and pieces were smaller, not sure why. Went multiple times too.

Service: was fine for a casual place.

Atmosphere: order at the front and find a seat in the restaurant. It's fine/standard.

Overall: was a bit disappointed with this location. Even though (I believe) the Allston one is the flagship location, I thought the food quality would have been closer.“

“First time trying Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and it definitely lived up to the hype! 🍗✨

The chicken fingers were hot, crispy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The Texas toast was buttery and delicious, and the fries paired really well with the famous Cane’s sauce. The food came out fast even though the place was busy.

The atmosphere was lively and fun, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Great spot for a quick meal with friends or family. Definitely coming back again! 😋“

“If you want really authentic chinese food this place is perfect. My favorite is pork belly with crispy skin. That was my number one dish to go to in Shenzhen and here they cook it exactly like they do in Shenzhen. Thank you guys and I will be back 100%!“

“The one young man that waited on us was great always had a smile. The one other girl with the long straight hair didn’t crack a smile the whole time and the bar manager, I believe with the black coat and the black hair up in a clip , her face would’ve shattered if she even tried to smile. Besides that it was a super fun vibe the music was great. The drinks were decent, but the prices were high as they are everywhere in Boston.“

“We are repeat customers of Maaz’s and we wanted to just let the staff know that our gyros and especially french fries were the BEST we have ever gotten by far from you guys. We are so happy with how much seasoning and how crispy the fries are, they are the best batch you guys have ever gotten, keep that supplier whoever it is! The gyros were also huge!!! We couldnt finish them we were so full! Thank you guys so much“

“The bone-in-wings are off the hook!“

“I purchased two plates of jerk chicken and fries last night. OMG, mi was very impressed!!! It was sooooo good!!!“

“Literally the best, freshest chicken you'll ever have. Love the different sauces. Sweet potato fries and regular fries were fresh and perfectly cooked, the chicken fried rice was fresh and delicious. 10/10 would recommend to everyone! My family and I specifically went to the one in Boston on Boylston Street.“

“I have to say, PuPu has come a long way. For a few years the quality went way down. I would just go to Tahiti even though it was farther away. I would say now how the turntables turn. I think Tahiti is gross now, and PuPu has went above and beyond. Check out my pfp. The food has full rich Chinese flavors, and the portions are huge! After the 3 of us finished, we had enough food leftover for 2 more full meals for us. And we all know leftover Chinese food is the best. Keep it up, Buddy!!“

“Absolutely the best around!! We are constantly ordering from Nicole’s for our employees and have never had a bad experience. The Nicole’s staff are top notch - always pleasant and ready to serve you. The diverse menu and amazing food makes Nicole’s the clear choice for us. They offer various pizza choices (including the best gluten free in the city), steak tips, chicken fingers, amazing burgers, etc… and I absolutely have to mention all the delicious dessert options. Can say enough great things. Tops!!!!“

“Great local spot! Food and drinks are on point. Great staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This is hands down my favorite spot to get food. They have many options, and even Halal options. They people here know everyone in the community and it's just a feel good spot to be in. Everythings ready in 10min or less and you work eat anything better!“

“This place is good altho it depends on what you order. I got some noodle dish and it was enormous and very filling but not much meat. Oh well. Other diners I saw received massive portions of what they ordered, so that's good. Busy, but came fairly quick. They had the world cup game on, which was great. I would come back, altho there are so many places to try here!“

“Bomb chicken Caesar had it from Uber eats soooo good“

“It’s one of the best pizzeria around the town. Awesome team work, family owned. It’s a busy place, therefore food is always fresh. Love it... 😍“

“great food and excellent service“