Frango Charcoal Chicken

Chooks are in constant rotation here, over a charcoal barbecue smokier than a Mad Men bar scene. The takeaway set is mostly after meat and one veg (chicken and chips). But squeeze past the crowds to a no-frills, Ikea-esque table for chicken with charred, caramelised skin and side jug of zingy piri piri chilli sauce. Add a Greek-style salad, a rustic main of diced chicken with clams and roasted potato, or one of two dozen-odd permutations of grilled/barbecued/marinated chicken, beef, pork, cod and prawns. Also at Bella Vista & Rose Bay.