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Vegan
American
International
Western
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
British
Catering
European
Gluten-free
Re-creates chicken shop dishes using plants instead. Includes CHKN drumsticks, bites and burgers. All soy-based and coated in a gluten-free batter. Reported closed April 2025.
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Crate, 35 St James' St, East London, England, E17 7FY
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 23 Apr 2025 by LaurenFriday
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Added by DannyMash on 09 Nov 2020
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30 Reviews
First Review by LeaBlush
MagaliEledhwen
Points +2926
Not up to my expectations - Edit
I had wanted to try their food for a long time. I finally got a chance to buy their food at Vegan camp out 2025.
Read moreI tried the chicken bites and was really disappointed: very greasy (there was a lot of oil at the bottom of the box) and tasteless. The texture was okay, but nothing exceptional.
I may have chosen the wrong food though. I heard good feedback about the wings.
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KateBeavis
Points +433
Amazing - Edit
Had the hot honay burger and wings with baconaise - both super tasty!
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LaurenFriday
Points +287
Scratches the junk food itch - Edit
Sometimes I just want to eat junk and chickenish is perfect. The coating and fake meat are very good. It's much more local to me than Temple of Seitan and I think Chickenish is better.
Read morePros: Tasty food
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AyrtonHaider
Points +65
My festival fave and local! - Edit
Okay… so you’re at a festival and the best you see for PB options is a portion of chips. 😭 THEN… in the clearing you see your saving grace… Chickenish! 🙌 However this just isn’t the it place for vegans at a festival but it’s the place you show off to your mates when the ask whether vegan is all that? 😏
Read moreThat said, I’m super lucky in that Chickenish is a local take out spot nestled in a awesome little brewery too. 🍻 The owner is an awesome guy and always lovely to chat too! 🌟 However, the food is always elite! 👌 I once heard a man at the Vegan Nighrs festival in a state of disbelief that Chickenish is indeed vegan (go figure!).
Personally, if you’ve not been to Chickenish well… you’re just a bit lame aren’t you? 😂
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-24
Pros: Amazing tasting food! 😋, Cute occasional pop ups! 🥙, Loads of options! 🤩
Cons: Very generous portion sizes? 🤷🏽, Owner too nice? 🤷🏽
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Well said! I love Chickenish too!!! 🌱😊
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NormanBarth
Points +20
Amazing - Edit
Chicken bites feel like the real thing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-23
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Touring_in_tillie
Points +1711
Not our favorite 🙊 - Edit
We really wanted to love these as the concept is great, however we weren’t blown away unfortunately!
Read moreCons: Quite pricey
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GrayHorwitz
Points +2394
Hosted an epic hot wing contest at vco - Edit
Very cool vegan wing texture and meal options! Loved their hot wing contest. A bit pricy, but I guess average for festivals and/or the uk
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EmiMonster
Points +482
Great vegan chicken - Edit
Food was delicious, I would totally recommend!
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LeBo
Points +73
Not worth it - Edit
Honestly I wouldn’t buy again.
Read moreFood is horrible
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CharlieMills
Points +6447
Best vegan chicken - Edit
Had their chicken bites and a wing at the vegan campout. This is the best vegan chicken I've tried. Amazing.
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ElricNewby
Points +30
Expensive Rip Off - Edit
I really don't understand peoples reviews on this place. I ordered a burger, wings and fries for £22 which even if it was generous portions is far too dear but what I got was 3 small wings a small burger and fries. Taste wise was ok if not amazing. I'm not sure how the guy thinks he is going to compete in the market with prices like that. I won't be eating there again
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Deejsaray
Points +347
Chickenish - Edit
Although pricey, not bad for portion sizes. There’s deals, such as the chickenish bucket which comes with 2 wings, 13 chicken pieces, 2 sauces and some chips, for roughly just over 20 quid. Our gluten-free friend can eat this which is a huge win given how many meat substitutes use seitan; this is a gf soy option. It is worth mentioning that the chicken patties (used in the burger options) are more on the sweet side which can be a surprise if you aren’t expecting to mix sweet with savoury.
Read moreAll around very tasty, great texture, with decent portion sizes.
Ps. splurge on the tub of gravy.
Pros: Meal deals and combos, gf friendly , Pretty big portions, Big flaves
Cons: Pricey , Tad sweet on the patties
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TBVG2019
Points +837
Nice Chikn Burger - Edit
Enjoyable food in a modern space and reasonable service, could be a little bit cheaper but well worth tasting
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bencamps
Points +581
Fantastic! - Edit
Amazing fake chicken, what is it made from? Really friendly too 😊
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madelinek
Points +2947
😁😁 - Edit
solid vegan (&gf) fake chicken! i had the fries and popcorn chkn bites w/ siracho mayo!very good. texture and flavor🤌❤️🔥❤️🔥
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TOT1990
Points +304
Great - Edit
We had the popcorn chicken which was amazing, the chicken burger and the nuggets!! Loved seeing these guys at the vegan campout! Will visit again!
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Gorgeous food
Cons: Not near me
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mariamc27
Points +2542
Yummy - Edit
Tasty nuggets and chips - great texture
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StevieSurf
Points +2001
Fresh take on vegan snack food - Edit
Some ‘vegan chicken shops’ can be a little disappointing but this is spot on. Freshly prepared, a varied menu, great staff, tasty range. This was a super pitstop in a day of busy visits. It’s on the first floor of Crate with a communal outdoor dining area.
Read morePros: Plentiful options , Freshly prepared feel, Great staff
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JessieJ
Points +24
Decent quarter pounder w/ 2 rashers - Edit
I ordered a quarter pounder with two rashers and it was pretty good, though there was too much sauce to my liking.
Read moreThe chips were nice and cripsy as well.
Pros: Completely vegan
Cons: Could improve the burger sauce
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healthie.veggie
Points +2386
Fab vegan chicken - Edit
The chicken drumsticks were a bit odd but the fried chicken is amazing. The basil sauce was so good too. Wish they had more chips and drinks options.
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backtoback
Points +291
Overpriced - Edit
Very expensive. Popcorn chick'n is amazing but the drumsticks made me gag.
Read moreBurgers are decent but the chips are terrible. Same owners as green grill.
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ShaunTunca
Points +61
Scarily realistic - Edit
Fried chickin at its best. Most realistic I have tried and I've tried soooo many. I had to stop eating briefly as the drumstick blew my mind.
Read morePros: All vegan
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Charlielizzy
Points +20
Perfect! - Edit
Burgers and nuggets were absolutely amazing, the chips were so gorgeous and the sauces were superb- the deal was really good, a real treat! Will absolutely be ordering again!
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eviee23
Points +92
Best vegan chickn - Edit
My fave vegan delivery. Chicken is delicious and the chips are great to. My go-to delivery
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HeatherDeLa
Points +263
Outstanding fried chicken - Edit
Such tasty and sacrily realistic fried chicken. Even has a slight 'skin' too it.
Read morePros: Taste
Cons: Meal deals for one person, none for bucket meal
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Points +29339
Chickenish - Edit
Holy ****!!! My mind had just been completely blown 🤯. I usually hate vegan chicken, but this is next level. First, Chickenish use yuba as the “chicken” meat, which is an excellent choice. The “chicken skin” was flavored exceptionally well and was extra crispy. I cannot stress how DELICIOUS the drumsticks were (look at the pictures I posted). However, I did select the garlic mayo sauce option and it was terrible (tasted like bad ranch dressing), so I’d recommend a different sauce. Still, the drumsticks were amazingly good without any sauce.
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Ant1Plant1
Points +1937
Tastiest chickn around - Edit
This place is exactly what London needs and the demand is huge meaning they do occasionally sell out that's what I've encountered anyway. It can only be a good thing as it may mean less chickens are actually eaten... at least we can hope anyway. I had the burgers and nuggets as the wings were sold out and it was delicious.
Read morePros: Seasoned well
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