Kong's NQ is a chicken restaurant in Northern Quarter, Manchester. Rated 4.6 stars from 502 Google reviews. Known for fried chicken execution and vegan options that don't compromise. Best for solo lunch and groups 4-6.
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Kong's NQ
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 502 |
| Best for | Solo lunch |
Quick Verdict
Kong's NQ delivers fried chicken and vegan alternatives with equal care, a fantastic house lager, and staff who make you feel welcome.
You want fried chicken that tastes like someone cares, and staff who actually mean it when they welcome you.
About Kong's NQ
A night at Kong's NQ means proper fried chicken, a lager worth ordering twice, and staff who actually make you feel like a regular. Tom and his team run a room with good music and a cool, easy atmosphere — loud enough to have a good time, manageable enough to hold a conversation. The chicken burger and buffalo wings are what most people come for, and the vegan options go well beyond a token gesture: the pea-protein wings in Buffalo Blue Cheese sauce are the real thing. The birria tacos arrive with a consommé that makes them worth ordering on their own, and the blue cheese mac and cheese is the kind of side that turns into the main event. Portion sizes are generous across the board, and the beer selection — including Guinness on draught — gives you something decent to drink while you work through it all.
In the last 90 days, Kong's NQ has drawn 23 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Fried chicken execution
Chicken tenders arrive crispy outside and succulent within; buffalo wings made from pea protein are described as some of the best vegan wings reviewers have had.
Vegan options that don't compromise
Pea-protein buffalo wings with Buffalo Blue Cheese sauce and veggie options are mentioned specifically as 'on point' by returning visitors.
Staff and atmosphere
Tom and his team are repeatedly cited for being friendly, welcoming, and willing to help navigate the menu; reviewers describe a cool vibe with great tunes.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kong's NQ
Kong's NQ in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, serves vegan wings made from pea protein—not cauliflower—with flavours like Buffalo Blue Cheese that reviewers describe as some of the best vegan wings they've had. The veggie and vegan options across the menu are described as 'on point' by returning visitors.
Kong's NQ is known for its fried chicken across multiple formats: the chicken tenders are crispy outside and succulent within, the buffalo wings (vegan or meat) draw particular praise, and the birria tacos come with a consommé that reviewers highlight as phenomenal.
Kong's NQ has a cool vibe with great tunes and friendly, welcoming staff who help you navigate the menu. The space feels equally suited to a casual lunch, a group visit, or an evening out.
Kong's NQ in Manchester's Northern Quarter stocks a fantastic house lager and a deep beer selection that reviewers describe as worth building an evening around.
Kong's NQ serves generous portions—reviewers note that even two people sharing three chicken strips each, plus fries and mac and cheese, leave satisfied without room for dessert.
Kong's NQ works well for groups: the menu spans meat and vegan options, portions are generous, and the staff create a welcoming atmosphere that suits casual group dinners.
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Hot Score: 55/100 · ranked October 2026
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