WILL

When it comes to roast chicken, WILL in St Kilda is setting a new standard. Chef-owner Will takes a humble classic and transforms it into something truly succulent with fresh herbs and slow-roasting techniques.

'You should be proud of what you eat,' their slogan goes, and they're right. Instead of the usual chicken shop aesthetic, they've created a lush, leafy exterior. Organic textures like rattan and linen are paired with tall palms and plentiful ferns, all of which make sure that the central neon WILL sign gets all the attention it deserves.

Taking roast chicken to a whole other level, all chicken is free-range and sourced from South Gippsland before it is brined and dry-aged for incredible depth of flavour. Have yourself a quarter, half, or whole chicken, depending on how many of you there are (or how hungry you are) and pair it with some chips, arancini balls, or a simple side salad.

They're also dressing up chicken in all kinds of ways. A versatile ingredient if ever there was one, enjoy crispy chicken between two brioche buns, hot chicken wings, and chicken tikka curry served with coconut rice and raita. Dessert departs from the central theme with homemade treats like banana bread and cheesecake—the perfect ending you definitely won’t chicken out of...