The great thing about this patio is that you really don’t have to worry too much about the weather when you’re here (unless it rains). Reason being: the surrounding shipping containers serve as a weird sort of protective device against the weather. So, regardless of whether you’re trying to temperature-control yourself by beating that unseasonal June chill with Gonzo hot chicken and a deep-fried sweet potato pie, or alleviating a heat stroke in April by sipping on a milkshake and/or Champagne, you’ll be comfortable.

Fried chicken is a dish that many people thoroughly enjoy because of how crispy and delicious it is. If you’re looking for some of the best in Louisville, consider going to Royals Hot Chicken for fried chicken, and some other delicious and classic Southern sides to satisfy your taste buds!. With dishes such as loaded potato wedges, crispy tender kale salad, cheesy chicken poppers, a hot chicken sandwich, fried chicken tenders, a chicken salad sandwich, and so much more, you will be in heaven once this food reaches your mouth.

Louisville has several solid fried chicken options available but for my money, Royals Hot Chicken is the best. I usually roll with the three-piece tender combo, with an extra tender tossed in there of course, along with a cup of the in-house ranch on the side and either the spicy potato wedges or the broccoli and bacon salad (I’ve also heard good things about the kale). You really can’t go wrong with any of it, though, as the sandwiches are solid and the chicken tender tacos are a unique spin on a couple of classics.

You walk a fine line when eating hot chicken between ruining your day and enjoying a perfectly spicy meal…Royals provides the former. You can get your juicy, crispy, and perfectly-seasoned chicken in a variety of formats, like a sandwich, tenders, or even tacos, which topped with pickled onions, lettuce, and ranch. For a lighter sidekick, check out the Broccoli and Bacon Salad, a nice blend of fresh veggie with smokey bacon, that classic southern combo that takes a healthy boring thing and makes it tasty.

There's no food Kentucky is better known for than fried chicken, which arguably makes hitting a joint known for Nashville-style hot chicken while in Louisville akin to blasphemy. If that's true, blasphemy tastes great. The chicken here is heartily sized and comes in five spice levels (yes, "none" is an option, as are breading-free chicken and fried tofu), the sides are irresistible, and the milkshakes (which can be blended with pie or made "adult" with added bourbon) are an ideal way to cap off a night.

Satisfy your hunger with lunch at Royals Hot Chicken, an eatery offering things like chicken tenders, a fried chicken sandwich and cheese chicken poppers, with various heat levels and dipping sauces. Make sure to try a Royal Shake as well, to which you can add a shot of bourbon. For another laidback lunch option, visit Garage Bar. Housed in an old auto service garage, this unique spot cooks up wood-fired pizzas in a brick oven.

I love Louisville’s NuLu district, and one of the top reasons to visit is to enjoy a meal from Royals Hot Chicken. This stylish counter-serve restaurant is so cute that even if you don’t usually take pictures of your food at restaurants, you may be tempted here. Royal’s has terrific fried chicken tenders, which to me is both a starring meal choice and one that pairs well with nearly everything.

Royals Hot Chicken is a popular street food establishment located in Louisville, Kentucky. Since 2015, they have been serving Nashville-style hot chicken with a fiery kick that will leave you craving for more. Their hot chicken is 24-hour brined, hand breaded, and fried to perfection, then dipped in their proprietary blend of spices inspired by the famous hot chicken shops in Nashville.

Market St. 919-7068 royalschicken.com Hot chicken, as you’ve surely heard, has spread out from its roots in Nashville, where it’s such a big deal that the Music City even throws an annual Hot Chicken Festival every Fourth of July. Now going national, the hot chicken craze has spread to Atlanta, New York City, and Portland (of course). And to Louisville, with Joella’s and now Royals.

Hot chicken is a staple of Kentucky cuisine, and Royals Hot Chicken in NuLu does not disappoint. With varying spice levels, including mild options for kids and fiery hot chicken for the brave, there’s something for everyone here. The casual setting makes it ideal for families, while the gourmet flavors provide that luxury touch you’re looking for on a special trip.

Royals is not only home to one of the best Louisville Murals – but it’s also the best hot chicken in Louisville!. We love everything about Royals, especially now that they also have a Middletown location!. This industrial outdoor dining area next to the Royals Downtown Louisville location is one of Shelbs’ personal favorite spots to grab lunch during a workday.

The Nashville-style hot chicken trend has certainly made its way into Louisville with full force. Hot fried chicken has appeared on menus all over the city, and quite a few restaurants solely dedicated to the concept have opened and flourished. When the folks behind Feast BBQ decided to get on board and open Royals Hot Chicken, I knew it had to be delicious.

For a full Southern meal, Royals is where you’ll get the most bang for your buck. This local chicken restaurant specialises in serving three-piece tender combo meals that are filling yet easy on your budget. And, if you’re interested in seeing what hot chicken is all about, they serve a Gonzo Hot Sauce that’s out of this world.

Despite its name, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is not where you should go for great Southern fried chicken. Do yourself a favor and go to Royals Hot Chicken. The menu features juicy, jumbo, fried chicken tenders, sandwiches and tacos with an assortment of heat levels to choose from if you want to spice your meal up.

Hot chicken fans can test their Scoville unit tolerance at Louisville chicken restaurants like Joella’s Hot Chicken, Royals Hot Chicken and Railbirds Hot Chicken. Those who like to chomp away at chicken wings can find a locally popular version at The Backdoor Bar, and several Indi’s around town.

It wouldn’t be a list of Louisville restaurants if we didn’t include picks for the best fried chicken. Royals Hot Chicken, located in the artsy NuLu district, earns praises from locals, tourists and chicken enthusiasts alike for their piping hot and flavorful fried chicken, sandwiches and more.

While hot chicken is a Nashville tradition, Royals is local to Louisville!. Serving up some of the best hot chicken and hot tofu any of us have ever had. They're also one of the only other places we can get waffle fries besides the grocery store and Chick-fil-a.

Head to Royal’s Hot Chicken in the Nulu neighborhood for their version which ranges in spiciness levels from a non-spicy classic fried to Gonzo hot that’ll knock your socks off!. Cool things down with a bourbon slushy.

Chef Ryan Rogers's NuLu chicken spot sets the same high bar for Nashville's iconic fowl as he does for barbecue with his two Feast joints. Classic fried chicken (or tofu) can...

Royal’s Hot Chicken – A big step up from KFC, Royal’s Hot Chicken gives your that fried chicken fix. Get tenders or sandwiches, with lots of sauces to choose from.

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