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Harlem soul-food standard for old-school skillet-fried chicken served all-you-can-eat or with sides.
What to order: Pan‑Fried Chicken Plate · Smothered Turkey Wings · CornbreadFrom Google Maps reviews.
Food was fantastic, service was awesome. Welcoming atmosphere, everyone greets you when you walk in. Elijah was so friendly and helpful, and made sure our portions were heaping! Definitely will be coming back again and again.
Had an amazing meal at Charles Pan Fried Chicken in Harlem. The fried chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. You can really taste the difference in the pan fried style. The atmosphere felt authentic and welcoming, and the staff were friendly despite how busy the place gets. Definitely one of the best soul food spots in NYC and a must try if you’re craving classic comfort food. Looking forward to coming back again!
Been wanting to try this famous fried chicken for years but it was just ok. Came around 9pm on a weekend so maybe we just didn’t get the freshest pieces but the chicken wasn’t very crisp and it was very inconsistently seasoned - one piece was very salty, the other two were fine. Also got the smothered turkey wings which were decent although nothing to write home about. Sides - collard greens had incredible flavor but so salty I couldn’t have more than a couple bites. Mac and cheese was average,
From the Dec 10, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cooked food wasn't cooled down fast enough to be safe.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.