Ji The Chicken Shop (Northampton)
About Ji The Chicken Shop (Northampton)
Fried chicken at Ji The Chicken Shop comes dusted to order, with more than ten dry seasoning powders to choose from, seaweed among them, so a plate of popcorn chicken bites or strips can be finished a different way each visit. The Mercers Row shop in Northampton runs as a counter operation, taking walk-ins rather than bookings, and it opens daily. Corn dogs sit alongside the chicken, including a 50/50 version filled with half sausage and half mozzarella under a crunchy coating. The menu also reaches to less common cuts such as garlic chicken gizzard for anyone wanting to order beyond the usual fried pieces. Bubble tea rounds out the order, with a broad run of drinks including milk tea. Everything can be boxed to go, which suits anyone eating back at home, at work or elsewhere in town.
Good to know
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
99 dishes · mains £3–10- Assam Black Milk Tea£3.30
- Jasmine Milk Tea£3.30
- Caramel Milk Tea£3.30
- Vanilla Milk Tea£3.30
- Hazelnut Milk Tea£3.30
- Taro Milk Tea£3.30
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention half cheese half sausage corn dog, bubble tea, chicken seasoning powders and popcorn chicken bites.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention half cheese half sausage corn dog, bubble tea, chicken seasoning powders and popcorn chicken bites.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the corn dog, especially the half sausage, half cheese version, which they describe as a doughnut-like dough around sausage and melty mozzarella with a crunchy outer layer. Close behind is the chicken, where diners praise the popcorn chicken bites and chicken strips, with a choice of seasoning powders. One enjoyed the seaweed seasoning, another said the dry dust gives the strips so much flavour, and a third counts over ten varieties. A garlic chicken gizzard and a cheesy chicken cutlet also draw praise, though one felt the molten cheese wasn't entirely perfect. Bubble tea and milk tea come up repeatedly, with a big variety and a good price, and several pair it with the corn dog. A few note the popcorn chicken leans salty, and one says the menus and signs could use work on grammar and design. One reviewer reports a wing leg that was raw inside and says they became ill afterwards, adding that staff attributed it to the seasoning and offered neither a replacement piece nor a refund. Several describe the staff as friendly, and the popcorn chicken comes with a cocktail stick for eating.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the corn dog, especially the half sausage, half cheese version, which they describe as a doughnut-like dough around sausage and melty mozzarella with a crunchy outer layer. Close behind is the chicken, where diners praise the popcorn chicken bites and chicken strips, with a choice of seasoning powders. One enjoyed the seaweed seasoning, another said the dry dust gives the strips so much flavour, and a third counts over ten varieties. A garlic chicken gizzard and a cheesy chicken cutlet also draw praise, though one felt the molten cheese wasn't entirely perfect. Bubble tea and milk tea come up repeatedly, with a big variety and a good price, and several pair it with the corn dog. A few note the popcorn chicken leans salty, and one says the menus and signs could use work on grammar and design. One reviewer reports a wing leg that was raw inside and says they became ill afterwards, adding that staff attributed it to the seasoning and offered neither a replacement piece nor a refund. Several describe the staff as friendly, and the popcorn chicken comes with a cocktail stick for eating.
Featured reviews
- Shayman O'reilly
“Great staff Great food Amazing milk tea and boba! Highly recommend!!”
- STEWART Dann
“Stopped by on the way home after work. Wasn't expecting much. My first mistake. Didn't take a long enough look at the menu 2nd mistake saw chicken stripes. Happy days quick and easy. Given a choice of 3 flavours on the chicken all looked amazing a dry dust gives it so much flavour! Ive never had chicken strips that good and that flavourful Looking for an excuse to go back and try some more things”
- Lee Hopkins
“Got the special meal with 4 wings was nice till I got to the big piece of chicken pulled the leg off and if was raw inside when I said this they tryed to me it was the Seasoning it was raw flesh did not get offended another piece or refund will not be going back there again was has if the cook didn't care I am now ill at home with sickness and the other”
- Anna Joy
“Tasty half sausage, half cheese corn dog with a crispy coating. Perfectly paired with refreshing bubble tea. Quick, satisfying snack combo!”
- Haowen (Halzone)
“Really good boba that tastes amazing for a really good price, but I didn't try the chicken so I can't give a good criticism on it. Menus and signs could use a little work on their grammar and design as well as some potential music but otherwise a really great place”
Hours
- Monday
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Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
- On-site services
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- Late-night food
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
Location
Restaurants near Ji The Chicken Shop (Northampton)
- Wingstop Northampton4.73150.1 mi£10–20Good for kids
crispy chicken, wings, online order deals
- 0.1 mi£20–50Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
handmade pasta, crab ravioli, rigatoni carbonara
- Greek Bistro Northampton4.63110.2 mi£1–15
mixed platter for mains, vegetarian platter, tiramisu and chocolate cake
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji The Chicken Shop (Northampton)Good for kids | 4.5106 | — | — | half cheese half sausage corn dog, bubble tea, chicken seasoning powders |
| Wingstop NorthamptonGood for kids | 4.7315 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | crispy chicken, wings, online order deals |
| La Trattoria Italian Restaurant & BarOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7142 | 0.1 mi | £20–50 | handmade pasta, crab ravioli, rigatoni carbonara |
| Greek Bistro Northampton | 4.6311 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | mixed platter for mains, vegetarian platter, tiramisu and chocolate cake |
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