Fried Shack

Reviews

• CW

  Cathi Willette

  1 day ago
  5.0
  I ordered the Catfish dinner (with Fries & Rice) & Chicken Tenders with Fries. In the picture online in the app, the rice appears to be seasoned. It's not. It's plain white rice. I'll skip this in the future, BUT... I will DEFINITELY order the Catfish & Fries again!!!! The Catfish was SOOOO good!!! Tasty, Crispy & DEEEEElish!!! The Fries were also tasty & crispy - just as Fries should be!! I haven't tried the Chicken Tenders yet & will post a separate review. My order was prepared & out for delivery quickly & actually would have arrived sooner than the original estimated time if the Uber Eats delivery person had followed by very detailed directions, answered my texts or answered her phone. I looked for my order where I thought she may have left it. Not there. Then I get the pic of where she left it. NOT even my condo bldg but TWO bldgs away. Apparently she couldn't read the address on my bldg. I am elderly & disabled & thus not able to walk around my fairly small 4-bldg condo complex to search for my order. Thank goodness I have a kind neighbor who went in search of it for me. So, thanks to my neighbor, I was able to enjoy this GREAT food!! In the future, I will order for pickup IF it can be brought out to me in my car. I will park as close to the door as possible, but the adjacent gas station traffic made it quite impossible the 2 previous times I wanted to stop & order. Besides cars coming & going, there was no place to park that I could see.
• CW

  CP World

  Jul 31, 2026
  5.0
  What I loved most is that the food tasted fresh and light, even after eating a full meal. There were no artificial flavors, and the meats were incredibly juicy and tasty. This place is perfect for anyone who enjoys a delicious blend of Indian spices with American-style dishes. The spices elevate everything and make each bite even more enjoyable. Even the rice served with the fried chicken tasted authentic just like a good South Indian Bhai biryani!
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  Brad Marta

  Jul 29, 2026
  5.0
  Had been hearing about the Masala Fried Chicken from my friends for the last few months and I finally decided to try it. It didn't disappoint on any level. Price was super reasonable. Quality, Amount, Flavors, and even the Smells were all killer! Location is a tad ghetto, but now that I have been there, there will be nothing holding me back from returning on a regular basis. Best fried chicken that I have had while living in Madison. Still dig my Nashville Hot Chicken and I always stop at Hattie B's and/or Princes when in Nashville, but the Fried Shack in Madison, WI has their own take on Hot chicken and it was wonderful. Loved the fact that it was not greasy or messy too. I strongly encourage others to give it a shot, especially if you enjoy hot fried chicken!
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  Laurie Everitt

  Jul 25, 2026
  5.0
  This was, hands down, the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had in my life. Look how big it is—I can’t believe I ate the whole thing! This is doubly surprising because the fries it came with were also the best ever, and I ate half of those first. Even with a drink, it was all under $10. My husband ordered the ultimate comfort meal of chicken, fries, and rice. His chicken and rice were just as good as mine, and we were both surprised at how flavorful rice was. We will definitely be back, only what should we try next time? I’m thinking catfish and masala fries…
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  Daniel Fogel

  Jul 25, 2026
  4.0
  This is a spot for take away food, not a restaurant. There are no tables. Think of it as an indoor food truck. The menu is a mix of fried foods and south Asian dishes. We particularly enjoyed the butter chicken and would love to see more curries on the menu. The chicken biriyani was unusual in that the chicken was actually two drumsticks inside the rice like a buried treasure. And we would have preferred pieces of chicken mixed in. Very tasty though. Try the loaded fries and make sure you specify the level of spice you want. Good spot. Will return