Chicken Balam
Cairo
Chicken Balam is a fried chicken spot in Cairo known for giant portions and crispy chicken. Creators say the fried chicken wins, but expect crowds and hour-plus waits.
Order the ranch fattah, the Balam meal, or half a fried chicken.
It suits friends, families, big appetites and casual dine-in.
Is it worth it?
Giant fried chicken wins; expect crowds and long waits.
What creators filmed
What to order
فتة رانش
وجبة بلالم
نص فرخة بروستد
Good to know
Is Chicken Balam worth the wait?
Creators say the chicken is crispy and not oily, but waits can run over an hour and free tables are hard to find.
What should I order at Chicken Balam?
The ranch fattah, the Balam meal and half a fried chicken are what creators order.
Is Chicken Balam good for groups?
It works for friends, families and big appetites, but it gets very crowded.
Is Chicken Balam worth it?
Giant fried chicken wins; expect crowds and long waits.
How we know. From 5 creator videos. Prices from talabat, may change. Updated 28 October 2026.