WHERE TO EAT The best Ayam goreng in the world (according to food experts)

"The chicken served at Ayam Goreng Suharti is so tender it slips right off the bone. The fried crumbles, golden and glistening with chicken fat, are a guilty pleasure."

"There are no fried crumbles here garnishing the chicken (served with head and feet) at airy citron-walled Ayam Goreng Bu Tini, but its meat is so tender, sweet, and imbued with scrumptious bumbu flavor you probably won't miss them."

"The sweet juicy sensation of its fried chicken is simply the best, while its decision to adopt a Javanese fried chicken concept is spot on. Its use of free-range chicken for its signature dish lends a significant effect to its overall taste."

"The bits of deep-fried bumbu adorning the chicken at Mbok Berek are drier, crispier, and saltier. At this simple warung it's mostly about the bird, which possesses a straightforward flavor mostly unfettered by spices."

"The salted egg is really tasty and when it collides with the tender fried chicken, it really feels perfect on the tongue. Yummy!"

"The name here says it all: fried chicken (ayam goreng) named for a Javanese temple (Kalasan) in a region renowned for its fiery, crispy chicken. Note the hint of lemongrass imbued by a long marination before cooking."

"I absolutely loved the ayam goreng. Every time I think about that crispy hot chicken skin crackling under my teeth, I think (in the words of Liz Lemon) - I want to go to there :D."

"Unlike ordinary fried chicken, Ayam Goreng Mbah Cemplung doesn’t threaten your health, as it comes from organic chicken – additionally, it’s accompanied by fresh, raw veggies, like Thai basil and cucumber, both which are good for the digestive system."