Reviews of Empire Chicken Riverside Market. (Restaurant) in Christchurch (Canterbury).
Empire Chicken Riverside Market
100-96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Information of Empire Chicken Riverside Market, Restaurant in Christchurch (Canterbury)
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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!
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Open hours of Empire Chicken Riverside Market
Monday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tuesday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Wednesday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Thursday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday
11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday
11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday
11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Popular times
Reviews of Empire Chicken Riverside Market
j. f.Ordered the box of wings for $13.50, they weren’t that busy but still took over 15mins to arrive. The food was fresh however a little underwhelming and not that flavoursome. I did notice 450ml beers for $10 which is great value, however all craft/hoppy beers which is not for me. Staff pleasant although one member had face mask around her neck, rather than on.
P. J. I.The best chicken in town. Burgers are 10/10 plus both the tenders and the cauli bites are legit. The default aiolis are already perfect for it but the maple+chicken tenders are where it's at (and I wasn't even feeling sweet food tonight)
S. K.Stop. Pull over. Load this place into Google maps immediately.
You'll never eat any other chicken again. I've been here several times and always been greeted and served by wonderfully friendly staff. The food is insanely delicious. I've never had a bad feed... I'm slowly working through the whole menu. Sit outside or inside, or take your food to the nearby river and sit in the sun.
S. Q.My kids love this place... They like eating their chicken with the sweet sauce they have. I, don't really find it great but I can't say anything against their food. Staff is very friendly also so one more point for them.
H. M.I have had the pleasure of dining at Empire quite a few times. The team provide excellent chicken every single time. I really appreciate this.
Today's visit was yet again a great experience. We were greeted very nicely, asked for our covid passes in a respectful way. We really loved the meal and will be back again and again....
Thanks very much!!!!
E. O.It was really good. Taste bordering with Monster chicken and KFC. However the meat was more tender. Their fries is good. The Salad was just great fully packed with nutrition.
J. L.Ordered chicken tenders, waffle fries and the spicy chicken burger....
Fries - amazing
Tenders - amazing
Spicy chicken burger - Hot as hell!!
This burger should have a disclaimer. A lot of tears were shed eating this and my cheeks are still numb. My only critique is that the ratio of chicken to burger was a bit small.
R. F. (.Very good burger!
I ordered the blue, fresh fired chicken burger, which worked very well with the blue cheese sauce. The brioche bun was super soft, if they warm the bun before serving, it would have been perfect.
F. W.I enjoyed it , but the bread felt a bit old and not as fluffy as a brioche bread should be! I did love the pineapple in it!
S. S.Yussss!! My favourite chicken burgers in Christchurch are most definitely at Empire Chicken. I generally order on Bread delivery, but can't wait for them to open up in the new Riverside Markets!! Their spiced maple syrup is delicious with the crispy potatoes, and my fav is the chicken burger with cheese. Keep up the great work!!!
L. C.I didn't try this initially place as I am a vegetarian however I recently tried their cauliflower burger and it was so good! I will be back 😁
D.What a burger, and the wings were so juicy and we'll cooked but the coating still crispy.
The coleslaw in the burger was just right, chicken was tender and juicy too.
A. B.My husband and I had the most delicious chicken burger's from here the other night. We were on the fence between here and another burger joint but we are so happy we gave Empire Chicken a try. All of the ingredients on our burgers were so fresh and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection, too. We will definitely be back for more (:
Y. L.Was on the main road while in town for a night and saw a billboard ad for this place so thought we would try it. We got the Feed 2 Dinner Box and requested for half Hot and half Buffalo sauce. The chicken pieces itself were good as they were all thighs and drumsticks. The Buffalo chicken was spicy and tangy, and Hot was actually hot - spicier than KFC wicked wings and maybe about same level as Texas Chicken's new recipe spicy chicken. We also liked the sides - crispy potatoes and slaw. Meal also came with 2 little pots of aioli. Next time we will try the burgers as they seemed popular too.
J. M.Awesome chicken and burgers to be had here!
The place seemed very popular too.
I had the dessert burger, with chicken, bacon, icecream and maple syrup!! You will regret not having this treat 😄
S. C.Very tasty and perfectly cooked. A little greasy but that is fried chicken. Slaw was a little on the small side but very nice. I'll try the potatoes next time.
C. C.Chill vibes, quick service, friendly staff. Great for an afternoon burger with a beer. Attached to riverside market during the day and a short walk to the bars at night. Definitely recommend
A.Amazinngggg chicken, delectable fried chicken burgers and the best spuds. Definitely worth a stop for some great food.
M. T.Solid option. Burgers may have been a better option for us but the chicken had flavor and the chips were very good. Slightly on the higher side price-wise but not too bad.
T.Great and awesome staff. Clean restaurant and also fast service when dine in or take away. There also other restaurants close by.
K.When you want fancy KFC this is the place. Best value is the snack box, and pro tip - order ahead of time by doing it online, then just show up at the time and get your order straightaway.
T. C.The waffle fries were deliciously good! Had the Blue chicken burger which didn’t disappoint. A lunch for 2 is pricey though !
A. B. F. 6.Had a great meal there today, I just wish that the restaurant was a wee bit larger! I hope they keep up the awesome business so they can have an even bigger building when I’m back in Christchurch, will be coming back!
J. T.Five bits of chicken, salad so so, 25—30min wait when we didn't see any one else order or get served. Chips not bad. Chicken OK. Salad OK. Nothing to write home about. $34 dollars probably better spent at the Korean Chicken place (Soul Tiger) 30m down the lane where we were blown away by the value and the taste with a 3 min wait.
O.The chicken from this place is top notch. Loved the spicy maple glazing.
L. L.Quiet night I saw them still open and decided to have a go. Brilliant fried chicken. Crisp and nicely spiced (not hot). Beautifully cooked. Made all other stuff in the meal mundane while chips were also quite nice and so was salad slurry.
Friendly staff and I loved eating quiet at the bench on a weekday night. Can't wait to see them in The market building.
T. H.Tasty, crispy, not expensive but not cheap either
N.Having chicken and waffles on the menu is a huge plus.
The sweetness from the syrup and waffles balance out the salty bacon and savory chicken.
S. B.Love it. Amazing taste and great service. 110% recommend Empire Chicken.
J. R.I came all the way from Nelson just for Deep Fried Cauliflower.
The chicken is pretty good too.
E. W.Fantastic friendly service, was greeted as soon as we walked in the door. Made a couple of small changes to the burger we ordered and nothing was a problem. Took the food home and it was amazing the seasoning on the chicken was some of the best I've had. Will visit again.
f.Very tasty moist chicken. The wait was long but worth it. Would recommend 😀
N.Best fried chicken. Sometimes fries are a bit salty but the chicken is worth it
K. F.This was my first experience with a friend and it was amazing.!!!👌👌👌very satisfied customer and will definately be back🙂👍
J. P.All our food was amazing, kids loved the milkshakes, were soooo busy but didn't have to wait too long. Only thing is maybe a warning on the spicy burger. Hotness seemed to have increased so my partner had to get his own milkshake!
A. H.Bloody lovely food had chicken tenders and cubed potatoes lovely flavors in the dry rub good price great selection of craft beers.
J.Excellent Chicken Tenders and Chipotle sauce. Will go back to try the Chicken Wings next time there.
L.Fried chicken were perfect but the chips were oily and too much small broken chips.
A. T.Delicious fried chicken. Generous portions and great heat!
H. A.Been wanting to try Empire chicken for a long time to see what all the hype was about, we ordered the tenders for my son which he enjoyed, chicken wasn't dry and coating was nice just a bit tasteless, I ordered the single burger and my partner the spicey burger both were nice and chicken was tender, coleslaw was nice but just way over priced for what you get. $16 for a burger with chicken coleslaw and a few jalapenos is a bit of a rip plus if you want fries & a drink it's extra on top of that, overall I won't rush back in a hurry but had to try it once to know and see for myself.
B. D.I lost all feeling from the spicy chicken burger! Brilliant
D.I finally fulfilled my Americanised dream of eating chicken and waffles. I suddenly understand the obsession. Seriously, chicken and waffles is a great choice from the menu. It's sweet, it's savory. Note to self: If I keep eating these I may need a triple bypass.
If you're looking for crunchy, fantastic chicken this place won't disappoint.
S.It's so good - chicken tenders with chipotle mayo 🤤
K.Excellent service with a smile in what was a very busy evening. Wifi could have been better
C. B.Omg the fried chicken and chips are amazing
T. R.Best fryed chicken in town for sure ! Burger are also on point too !
S. P.Delicious crispy and juicy chicken. Their maple dip sauce is so good and their burgers are big! They use good quality ingredients too.
B.DO NOT TRY COMPARE THIS FRIED CHICKEN TO KFC as everyone knows what KFC tastes like anyway. Other Fried Chicken places have their own recipes and places like this would cook it all from scratch.
Anyway the fried chicken was delicious, juicy and fresh! It's filling too as we ordered a 3 piece and the potatoes, even the potatoes are really nice. Got the Single Burger as well it was nice but didn't wow my taste buds but it was good. Friendly service, clean and very hygienic. You can eat in but is quite small inside but lots of seating outside and in Riverside Market. We will definitely be back for another meal😊
E.Quick service and fantastic fried chicken. Their menu is fun as well. Great place for a quick snack. Service is average. I ordered to eat in but they gave me a takeaway bag instead... But other than that all good.
R. N.Pretty good chicken place in Christchurch. The fried chicken portion was small but crispy and tasty. The chicken burger was also a little small but very juicy and tasty. The crispy potatoes were a very large portion and delicious. If you like chicken and want a change from normal burgers it's worth giving this place a try.
J. A.Not too bad but a little overrated. Coleslaw was good, but felt like if you are gonna do fried chicken you need to beat KFC on quality and it doesn't. The batter was extremely salty and hard like it has just been in a normal deep fryer. Pressure frying is perhaps needed. Also fries would be much better than roast potatoes. I suspect that potatoes are used to be more convenient for the restaurant.
R. K. (. a.I have tried both the tenders and burgers and they were the best I have ever eaten in my life. The single burger is very filling. The sauce, bun, slaw and tender were so juicy and yummy. Best burger I have ever eaten in my life and I can’t stop thinking about the next time I will be able to get one. 11/10
J. C.If you want a feed of some fried chicken this is the place. The buttermilk tenders are bloody magnificent, and if you haven't tried the spiced maple dipping sauce then well, you haven't really lived. Sweet little spot on the extreme right hand corner of the front of Riverside Market. Staff are friendly and prices are so reasonable compared to similar places.
S.My wife and I have been to Empire many times. It’s safe to say, we are never disappointed. The chicken is always on point, as is the slaw and potatoes. Thanks team! We’ll definitely be back! 😍
J. P.Hands down best fried chicken in Christchurch. It's like KFC but on steroids with good quality food and service. It's a good place for when you're hungry and wanting to try something new when you're in town.
K.Love this place, they do an amazing chicken burger. Highly recommend
R.It's just the best fried chicken off all. You don't need to go anywhere else. Great potatoes, amazing onion rings. And they support local, so you're supporting and supporting local by eating here. Just stop reading this and go get some chicken!
M.Amazing chicken. The tenders are the best surprise on the menu! Also "make it hot" for a kick.
R. F.Delicious chicken, best in Christchurch! And their potatoes with maple are amazing. Always friendly service, love this place!
H.Every. Single. Time. I visit Christchurch. This is a must stop by and I will bring back as much as I can to Welly.
N. B.Good. Chicken good. Added chillie to a cheese burger. Cane out with reaper written on the burger box, was afraid... wasn't siracha hot. You'll be fine. Or don't bother. Or ask them to amp it up if they can. He had the hazy ipa jungle juice tap beer that was delightful.
G. L.Surprisingly average for the price you pay, customer service also very average , weird how talked up this place is considering the quality of both service and food- perhaps they were once really good but maybe now a little to complacent. The fridge needs to be colder too as the drink I had was very warm.
P. K.Nothing really special. I had “The Mo”. Slice of chicken was really thin. Won’t go there again. Fergburger in Queenstown is much more better and tastier than this.
S. W.Friendly and funny staff. The anti-vegan burger and waffle fries were amazing. Good selection of beverages. Would definitely recommend this eatery.
o.bun very crusty for a brioche. Not worth 16 bucks
S.Chicken is ok, potatoes were good, sides ok...3/5
A. M.Amazing is the word that comes to mind when I think about Empire chicken. They have good option to choose from and the meals are not pricey. All of the chicken has been locally sourced and is cage free. The food is delicious and the staff is lovely. Please don't waste your money on KFC and give them a try, I bet you will never go anywhere else for fried chicken. I absolutely loved their double burger, it was huge and super delicious.
L.Yum yum.. that chilly maple sauce!!! Got wings and tenders! Super good!! Flavours were spot on. Totally reccomend if you're out and about in town and love chicken! Not as crispy as I would have hoped but the chilly maple made up for that.. wet wipes and napkins a must!!!! (Or even an add on)
P.The food here is fantastic nevertheless the unfortunate thing is that the customer service was not. The girl at the counter seemed disinterested in doing her job and wears a frown on her face most of the time. Handed the food to us quite angrily with the same frown and it really put us off.
A. M.Food is fantastic however the service was some of the worst I have experienced. The girls behind the counter ignored me on arrival until she had no other option but to serve me. Then knowing I was waiting in store for my food they didn't bother to let me know my order was ready, instead intent to stand and talk to one another until I went to find out what the delay was.
C. G.Great burger, great chicken, great service. The spiced maple sauce was deeeeevine
R. B.Good food, lot of food for a reasonable price.
J.One of the best chicken shops in chch burgers are epic !
S. c.Best chicken tenders ever they taste so good i have been back threw times and only $9 for a meals worth.
L.Absolutely delicious can't wait till lockdowns over so I can get more
B. I.The best fried chicken in town. Tops KFC and any other fried chicken options in christchurch. The quality of their food is amazingly always the same. Their fried chicken is always crunchy with minimal bones, the chunky chips and spiced maple sauce is also exceptional.
It is priced slightly more expsensive than other options but well worth it. Highly recommend if you are in christchurch.
Z.Juicy👍
S. C.Chicken Tenders yum my sister had the same but also had deep fried cauliflower so evidently was very nice according 2 her
S. N.we saw the billboard in the city and just had to try it. absolutely delicious. burger is perfect and the deep fried cauliflower was just divine. worth the money you pay for it.
G. F.Good quality food, make sure to allow a good 10-15min after ordering to get your food but it is some of the best chicken around, the chicken strips are great value and the chipotle mayo is super tasty.
B. J.A place for the true lover of fried chicken and chuck some of those beautiful waffle fries in there Amazing and if your lucky youl get the guy with awesome tattoos 🦄 and great banter highly recommend if your hungry
M. B.Tasty fried chicken, burgers, sauce, sides and everything on the menu. The chicken is always a hit at potlucks and parties.
S. M.Wow, I had heard great things about empire chicken so had my very first experience Wednesday and it was totally amazing !! Best chicken tenders I have had so far and the burger was perfect ! No other chicken will do now.🤤
E. R.Beautiful flavoursome chicken, juicy and delicious. Crunchy tasty chips. Absolutely recommend.
R. C.Excellent chicken which appeared to be freshly cooked while waiting. Box deal good value for money. Shop bit cramped but it was lunch time.
A. K.Really excellent fried chicken.staff are nice and friendly.food came out quick.
J. S.Easily some of the best chicken in Christchurch. The food truck is located second along in the row on oxford terrace in front of the ruined 98 building and along from the ridge of remembrance. Food is excellent, a small selection of colas and ice cream is in addition to their world class fried chicken and chicken burgers. You can also find them on uber eats if it is a little cold to eat outside.
L.Awesome service and food, looking forward to going back.
C.good size decent pricing. would be 5 stars but chips left a little to be desired and chicken just isnt really my jam
C.Best fried chicken ever！
M. C.Food was awesome got a double chicken with coleslaw
R.Bloody delicious fresh hot crunchy juicy everything was spot on
c. b.100% the best friend chicken in Chch. Jayden and the team are super friendly and make a point to get to know your name and order. The crispy potatoes are delicious and the chipotle aioli is just the best.
Be warned though, there can be a wait because it is that good, however it's always worth the wait. They also sell the Karma cola range of drinks and Appleby farm icecream. Another plus is that their packaging is all compostable and they are available for home delivery currently on two services. Looking forward to seeing them in the new Farmers Market when it opens.
A.Awesome Chicken Drop past and grab a bite peeps You will not be disappointed 🐔🍗
J. H.The food was really tasty but the portion sizes are tiny, don't get value for your money. Also we ordered 3 things and they forgot 1 of them so by time it was delivered it was a bit late for us to do anything.
A. F.We had been wanting to try Empire chicken for ages and they did not disappoint!! Amazing food, fast service and a new family favourite for us. Great work Team!!
K.Delicious food! Burgers are amazing and worth the $.
Great service and good music too.
C. R.Amazing double fried potatoes! Some of the best chicken burgers I’ve ever had and the coleslaw is delicious too!
L. C.$20 for a great burger and nice crispy chips. A nice & relaxed atmosphere by the Avon. Thank you, we enjoyed our food 👍
M.The food is awesome! There is always a wait, but it's worth it for freshly cooked chicken
R. J.Love this place great food and friendly staff will be back again. Well worth going to.
J. P.Foods divine, service is superfast and the team are awesome. Can't go anywhere else - the best chicken in town for me! 🤘
C.This place has quickly become my favourite chicken place to date. Nice portions and good taste . I rate the spiced maple syrup :)
J. H.Woke up with a craving for chicken, decided to try this place on whim and it was exactly what I needed. Don't bother with any other fried chicken, this is gods gift to ōtautahi.
V.I enjoyed every bite of the burger, meat was so tender and juicy.
A.The food is delicious and the chicken is tasty. it is always better to have some chips with the chicken :-):-)
the waiting time is a little bit long !
P.I get this when working long at hours at the hospital. Love the maple syrup sauce, goes perfect with some of Christchurch's best fried chicken
S.Best chicken burger I have had in a long time, great service and well priced. Went two nights in a row!
W. W.Best chicken wings in town, 6 for $12 is a deal for such good food.
M.This is to make up for the inpatient fool who gave you a one star😡. Either way I love you guys and your chicken. Your chips are insanely good aswell.
J. B.Best chicken in Christchurch, easy. Amazing everytime, everything on the menu is tasty af 👍
O.Chicken tenders are so delicious. I got them to put with a salad but I ate them all before I got home because I just couldn’t wait.
S.Great food, but no free water- which I’ve since discovered is actually illegal.
M.Not bad but not out of this world. Quality fried chicken burgers you can rely on. Prices are quite steep.
D.Awesome food, thanks for the burger will def get one next time as well as some chicken
J.Very good place! Slightly overpriced but definitely delicious!
K.Great service, nice food, a little smaller than it looks on the billboards though
N.Bloody good chicken. Even better replies to 1 Star reviews on Google.
E. S.Food was great but waited over 30 minutes. Customer service needs improvement - very disengaged service at the counter, no smiles on Friday night! :(
M.AMAZING food! I'm not a friend chicken lover but I will have this anytime! Really good!
I.Excellent chicken, great service, well recommended
B.Great friendly staff, delicious chicken. Definitely coming again
A.Best chicken burgers in Christchurch just the size are a little small.
S. R.Absolutely recommend this to everyone, what a treat!
A.Ammmmmmmmazing food. Little longer wait times than most chicken places but hella worth it!!
b.Enjoyed the meal here.
w.Extremely tasty but way, way overpriced. The portions are tiny. Friendly guys though.
T.Seated area was not warm on a cold evening
J.Absolutely amazing chicken! Can't rate this high enough
A.Their seasoning is one of one next to none. Tastes amazing
K.Chicken was spicy and tasty. Way better experience
A. S.Good burgers. Certainly worth a visit.
A.Chicken Wings with Maple Syrup were amazing! Decent size portion too!
H.fast and oh so crispy , worth a visit - great service too
J. B.Great service and even better Chicken. I highly recommend the chicken tenders with maple sauce.
J.Best fried chicken in town. I’m hooked.
d.It's simply the best,
better than all the rest
Better than anything
Anything I've ever et
K.Great service with a smile
X.Smaller pieces are really good. Larger pieces need more frying to ensure the core is as good as the outside.
D.Crunchy... tasty... yummy
A.If you love good food, you will love this place 100% recommend
S.Chicken is great here 👌
L.Best Burgers and Chicken in NZ
Thank you
C.The best fried chicken in town and the sides are awesome aswell
T.Great food big portions. Order less than you think you need.
W.Really special flavor fried chicken.
E. W.No need photos, the best fried chicken in town.
E. (.These boys could have my children. They are the best good damned fried chicken since the chicken.
H. C.Good price very filling 👌 great taste
B.This is a great source of protein.
S.Awesome burger.best chicken ive had in a while
R.Regularly have empire for dinner and never disappointed. Just as good everytime we have it 🤤
G.Finger licking good
T.Great food, chicken was excellent 👌
P.Better than KFC! It's awesome
P.Awesome fresh chicken served.
s.Hands down the best chicken tenders on this earth
P.Amazing every time! Best chicken around!
R. L. T.Best fried chicken in town. Great potato!
V.Based.
S.Food was good but 40-50 minute wait...
r.Amazing staff
Amazing food
Reasonable prices
K.Meh! Nice enough but pricey for what you get. I didn't think it was worth it.
j.The best fried chicken ever
A. T.Such good burgers! Vegetarian friendly.
S. E.Amazing food and friendly staff
S.Fantastic food ... friendly service
f.Oh delicious 😋 A little gem at Riverside Markets
S.Tasty chicken! But really overpriced
H.Best chicken I've had
G.Pretty good yumy chips
S. D.Spicy burger was excellent
N.The best fried chicken around!
A.Best chicken in town!
W.Exquisite chicken. Best in Christchurch.
J.meanest chicken in chch
s.Best chicken in town!
J.Very nice chicken 😍😍
M.Best cooked chicken
T.A must if your ever in Christchurch! The Chicken Gods 🥰😘
H.Always awesome food
R.delicious chicken. well worth it
D.Bit of a wait but worth it
A.Best fried chicken in Chch!!!!!!
B.Clean place and extremely tastu
M.So moist and tender, just brilliant
R.Best fried chicken in Christchurch
w.Tender with chipotle is my favorite
A.Super tasty food highy recommended
M.So good !
T.Wow. I think this gets better and better every time...
P.Delicious chicken 🐔😋
j.The best chicken in the world
G.The word you're looking for is Improve.
P.Yummy vegan cauliflower
P.Great chicken
C.Pricey but good
S.It's good.
C.Tasty and fresh as hell
M.Anti vegan 👌
A.Good
P.Great chicken.
K.Chicken to die for!!
C.Fried chicken. What more do I need to say.
C. S.The fried chicken was really flavoursome! Quite yummy. There was too much maple syrup imo so the thin waffles were drenched in the sweet sauce
D.Always great chicken
k.Empire Chicken catered a large event for us. They were quick to get meals out, affordable for large catering and tino reka (very yum). Vegetarian option with my fav the coleslaw. Our whānau loved the kai. Ngā mihi nui
L.(Translated) Fried chicken shop that Christchurch must eat
Very delicious, chicken breasts will be boneless and only one bone is left.
(Original)
基督城必吃的炸雞店
非常的好吃，雞胸肉會去骨只剩下一根骨頭❤️
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