Howlin’ Birds perfects the fried chicken game

🍗 Dreaming of that perfectly crisp, golden piece of fried chicken? Plenty can satisfy the craving, but few hit quite like Howlin’ Birds. The last few years saw the Maadi-born fried chicken spot spread its wings across Cairo, quickly becoming a go-to for OG Nashville-style fried chicken.

Fried chicken doesn’t need much — and neither does the menu. Howlin’ Birds keeps things tight, offering a menu with a handful of scrumptious options — from their signature Boojy style to the Sando, wrap & roll, honey drip, and chick fil-a-style picks — with spicy levels ranging from country to howlin’ hot. They also serve up 3-12 piece tenders or wings and whole, half, or quarter chicken portions. Whatever you decide to go for, each meal comes complete with a rotating mix of the essentials: coleslaw, pickles, chick fil-a sauce, coke, and toasted bread.

What did we order? We went for the tenders Sando sandwich meal, half a bird, and the Boojy style sandwich. Each piece delivered the perfect crunch and mouthwatering flavor — safe to say, our fried chicken cravings were more than satisfied. We went for the classic and curly fries — which tasted as good as french fries can get — but next time, we would happily opt for the more indulgent offerings like the cheese, sando, or messy fries (a return visit is already on our calendar). Our only gripe — the meals did take a little longer than expected to come out of the kitchen.

What else stood out? The D5 branch we went to takes on a modern, American-style fast-food aesthetic that feels a cut above the usual. The signature pops of red and the white tiled walls kept things on brand, rounding out the perfectly messy, glove-on dining experience that comfort food like this calls for. If you’re in the mood to splurge a little more than usual on guaranteed finger-licking fried chicken, Howlin’ Birds is calling your name.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Howlin’ Birds has branches in New Cairo’s District 5 and The Driive, Poly Park Plaza in 6th October, and Ivory Business Park in Sheikh Zayed. You can also order in through Talabat.

💵 Per person: EGP 400 - 600

🪑 Outdoor seating: Yes

🍺 Alcohol: No

🦽 Accessibility friendly: Yes