Best Fried Chicken Restaurant in Downtown, Albuquerque

Nashville Heat. Pakistani Soul. ABQ Made.

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Hot Chicken, Pakistani Spice, ABQ Proud

Three locations across Albuquerque. 100% halal. Every tender made to order.

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100% Halal. Every Location. Every Order.

Every item on our menu is halal-certified. Always has been — it's not a checkbox, it's who we are.

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Three Spots Across Albuquerque

Downtown, Midtown, Northeast Heights. Find your nearest KūKri and order fresh.

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How KūKri Came to Be

KūKri is Basit Gauba's bold answer to a simple question: what happens when Nashville hot chicken meets Pakistani spice tradition? Three Albuquerque locations later, you already know.

We came on a Sunday afternoon. Got the California burrito and chicken salad. I loved the burrito which had chicken tenders in it. I got the mild but the queso makes it more of a medium spice, really enjoyed it and it was very filling. The chicken salad was hot and my date really enjoyed it. Really

Robert H.

Having had real Nashville hot chicken, I can confidently say that this restaurant comes as close to it as it can get. This restaurant makes their hot chicken, fresh, and it is well seasoned and juicy. You will not leave unsatisfied. I also want to give a shout out to their incredible french fries.

Gourmand

KūKri is absolutely amazing! Honestly I am shocked there are no really good pictures reviews on here yet! The service was friendly, and the food was honestly so flavorful and delicious. The sauces were a perfect combination of tangy/spicy and real hot. My husband loved the chicken! Overall fantastic

Jenna B.

Updated review from 2023! The chicken tender meal was delicious :) the tenders were juicy inside and crispy outside, and the medium spiciness I chose was a good amount of heat. Love the sauce, wish it was a more generous amount though. Highly recommend the mango coconut lemonade as well. Service was

Amanda

🔥 KūKri - Hot Chicken Tenders at 505 Central Food Hall brings the heat with perfectly crispy, flavor-packed hot chicken tenders and waffles served in a lively, welcoming space. Raffael at the register made the experience even better with his friendly service. Spicy, satisfying, and worth the visit.

Jamie W.