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Ayam Goreng 99

Deep-fried marinated chicken at Ayam Goreng 99.

Ayam Goreng 99

Indonesian$

A bustling, brightly lit Kingsford staple where the focus is purely on the chicken. But which chicken? The fried is crisp and juicy; the grilled, marinated and charcoal-grilled. Do both, then add a grilled skewer of giblets and the belachan-tossed water spinach. Just don’t skimp on the punchy house sambal or forget to grab a jar to go.

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