Best Chicken Wings in KL

Having been in the business in KL for decades. WAW still stands as a prominent contender with their BBQ charcoal grilled wings. Marinated in a complex combination of soy sauce, honey, pepper, garlic, ginger, and spring onions, you get an utmost fragrant, juicy, and smoky serving of chicken wings with slightly burnt skin from the radiating charcoal grill. 

Marinated in Born & Bread’s special blend of herbs and spices, with a local twist, this Chicken Wings is not exactly what it may seem, or in this case, taste. The marinate taste a little bit like barbecue, a little bit like marmite, except not really. The chicken itself is nicely charred while chicken still remains moist, chewy and tender, a feat that is not as easy in theory. The serving also comes with hickory smoked sauce though the wings are great enough on its own. In the spirit of the greatest finger food invented by man, Born & Bread chicken wings is not what it seems but still manage to exude a sense of familiarity. 

Known mostly for their seafood, Lau Heong’s deep-fried chicken wings are not to be missed. Marinated in prawn paste, the chicken wings have a compelling savoury flavour with a mellow taste of the sea. With the crackling sensation of the skin enveloping the juicy and moist flesh inside, these chicken wings are absolutely mouth-watering!

Crispy, flaky, and bursting with flavours - that’s the description for the Cencaluk Chicken Wings here. The savoury and mild umami flavours from the cencaluk (fermented shrimp) coating certainly makes this dish of wings stand out; not to mention the constant crisp you get with each bite. My Wing Man also features a range of other flavours of wings, so prepare your taste buds for a wild, epic journey of contrasting tastes and textures. 

The Bangkok wings at Makan Culture offer a slight Thai twist to the everybody’s favourite poultry snack. As far as plating goes, the strips of pandan leaves nicely garnish the wings, and a bowl of Thai dipping sauce is place neatly to the side. For the most part, the wings are on the dry side, but that’s not to say that it lacks flavour, because there’s definitely a saltiness and richness that you look for in a plate of chicken wings. Coupling the wings with the Thai dipping sauce takes the dish to another level. It adds spiciness and tartness to a set of chicken wings that greatly benefit from it.

As the waft of grilled chicken wings teases your olfactory senses, resistance is absolutely futile when faced with the chicken wings here at Y.HK. Grilled over a scorching hot charcoal base, the smoky chicken wings here have a uniform crisp all over the glazed wing, while sealing in juicy and succulent flesh on the inside. 

The sight of caramelised and charred chicken wings never fails to boost your appetite. Hong Kee has captured the hearts (and stomachs) of many with their thoroughly seasoned chicken wings which uses their homemade marinade. The tender texture and smoky flavour bring out a taste that will definitely leave a quaint memory on your palate. 

The famous Sri Rampai Chicken Wings is known for its notorious waiting time or for the more unfortunate, the “sold out” gesture. This doesn’t come as a surprise as the chicken wings here are marinated in a special sauce that has a touch of pandan leaves, giving it their signature flavour and fragrant aroma. Slightly charred with sweet, aromatic flavours, your knees will grow weak from sinking your teeth into a piece of wing. 

Ever craved for a good dose of Korean spiced wings? Well, here at Choo Choo, they deliver just that- with an array of marinades from soy sauce, garlic, spicy, and sweet tangy flavours. The textures of the wings too will tantalize your palate with crackles and golden brown crisps, while leading into a mouthful of tender and juicy chicken. 

Known mostly for its scrumptious burgers, Buns serves a pretty decent side orders as well. Try the Hot Wings here. This dish is rather similar to the classical buffalo wings, includes a mix of tender chicken drumette and wingette, marinated to perfection and tossed with a special house-made zesty hot sauce.