This Is Where To Get The Best Fried Chicken In Virginia
By Jason Hall
August 12, 2021
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A local favorite has been named as the best fried chicken spot in Virginia.
Mama J's was included among Mashed's list of the best fried chicken in every state, which was published earlier this year.
Mama J's, which is located at 415 N 1st Street in Richmond, promises "homecooking just the way you like it," with an a la carte menu that allows customers to mix and mash dishes.
The restaurant's namesake, Velma Johnson, has been recognized as an award-winning chef, having been featured on numerous other lists including Thrillist.com's "Best Restaurants in America to Try Before You Die."
"The state of Virginia simply doesn't have better fried chicken than what can be found at Mama J's," Mashed's Kori Ellis writes. Their fried chicken is so phenomenal that you'll struggle to go to any other restaurant in the city of Richmond. When you order the fried chicken at Mama J's, you get to pick either white meat or dark meat. Plus, you can pick between dinner rolls and corn muffins. Reviews for this eatery in Virginia are routinely outstanding, with satisfied patrons pointing to the great service and, of course, the great food."
Here is Mashed's full list of the best fried chicken in every state:
- Alabama- Martin's Restaurant
- Alaska- Lucky Wishbone
- Arizona- Bobby-Q
- Arkansas- Monte Ne Inn Chicken Restaurant
- California- South
- Colorado- Juniper Valley Ranch
- Connecticut- Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar
- Delaware- Kick n' Chicken
- Florida- The Regional
- Georgia- Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
- Hawaii- Shiro's Saimin Haven
- Idaho- Honey Eatery and Social Club
- Illinois- Evanston Chicken Shack
- Indiana- Fireside Inn
- Iowa- Bubba
- Kansas- Hays House Restaurant
- Kentucky- Merrick Inn Restaurant
- Louisiana- Willie Mae's Scotch House
- Maine- Figgy's Takeout
- Maryland- The Food Market
- Massachusetts- Brassica Kitchen + Café
- Michigan- Green Dot Stables
- Minnesota- Brass Rail
- Mississippi- Old Country Store
- Missouri- Grace Meat + Three
- Montana- Roost Fried Chicken
- Nebraska- Jack & Mary's Restaurant
- Nevada- The Black Sheep
- New Hampshire- Puritan Backroom
- New Jersey- Treesy's Soul Food Café
- New Mexico- Loyal Hound
- New York- Bobwhite Counter
- North Carolina- Dame's Chicken and Waffles
- North Dakota- Brew Bird
- Ohio- Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey
- Oklahoma- Eischen's Bar
- Oregon- FOMO Chicken
- Pennsylvania- Bud & Marilyn's
- Rhode Island- Winner Winner
- South Carolina- Edmund's Oast
- South Dakota- The Keg
- Tennessee- Prince's Hot Chicken
- Texas- Frenchy's Chicekn
- Utah- Pretty Bird
- Vermont- Nectar's
- Virginia- Mama J's
- Washington- King's Hardware
- West Virginia- Olde Country Diner
- Wisconsin- Bassett Street Brunch Club
- Wyoming- Pitchfork Fondue