"Any discussion about the best fried chicken in the city needs to include a mention of Charles Pan-Fried Chicken. The original Harlem storefront that was open for more than 30 years on 132nd Street relocated to a space about 15 blocks away, and this takeout-only outpost is located on the Upper West Side. Made in a cast iron skillet, the fried chicken is tender, juicy, and never too greasy. We also love the humongous turkey wings smothered in brown gravy as well as the collards, black-eyed peas, and grits." - carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang
David A. Lee