Federal Donuts Coconut Curry Fried Chicken

Now that the lines have died down, and the possibility of selling out is not as dire, Federal Donuts has become a favorite place of mine to take visitors. The Center City location seems to have a steady steam of traffic at all times. They make the most out of the small space with little tables and window counter seating.

A half order ($9.25) consists of a breast, thigh and drumstick; its a lot of fried chicken for one person, but its also awesome to share if you are trying to give someone a taste of Philly. (On that same block of Sansom Street you can also get dosas, korean tacos, and hummus)
From the dry, as opposed to glazed chicken flavors, the crispy, coconut curry flavored skin was unique yet familiar at the same time. The white meat was luscious  in a sort of  inhuman and injected fast food establishment sort of way, except better because you know Solomonov would never stand for that.
A hot, strawberry lavender donut was perfection- not too sweet, not overpowered by lavender, and soft enough to sleep on.
Plus you can BYO with beer from The Corner Foodery.
Federal Donuts, 1632 Sansom St, (215) 665-1101

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4 Comments

  • I am amused you’re (well, your friend) is drinking a barleywine with lunch. I take it this wasn’t a workday?

  • it’s just so good though…

  • If you get too full for dessert I volunteer to wear the doughnut home for you .. just to keep it warm, natch

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    Still haven’t gotten here yet, thanks for the reminder. I’m now determined to hit the Fairmount location sometime within the next four to six weeks.

    Will be nice to have some fried chicken that doesn’t come from bulletproof Chinese takeouts for a change…

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