Chicken On The Run

This cleverly named place is conveniently located right off the mid-​level escalators and is perfect for a healthy and hearty meal on the run. I happened to be returning from a hike up to Victoria Peak and was famished but looking for something nourishing. This was perfect!
They have roast chicken in salt+pepper flavor or a spiced version that you can buy whole, halved, or quartered. They also have beef pies and other protein options. The chicken comes in a bag that is neatly microwavable. If you’re looking for some veggies, they have deli case with great tasty options. I got a small container, which they let me get two different dishes. I recommend the roast pumpkin with feta and the bean salad.
I’ll be coming back to try their other cold dishes and the spiced chicken!

If there’s one thing Aussies do well (OK, excluding rugby and cricket), it’s the cooking of meat. And in the case of Chicken on the Run, it is the chooks.
The concept is very simple; chicken roasted in a marinade of salt & pepper or chilli, served whole, half or quarter, for take out. There are also a number of different dishes, including salads, side dishes (I thoroughly recommend the cauliflower cheese), and other mains like lasagne. However, the main reason to come is the chicken which is fresh out of the oven and cooked to perfection. With the kitchen on site, the freshness and quality is guaranteed!
The shop (I call it a shop rather than a café or restaurant) has some bench seating in the window, so it is possible to «dine in». It is also nice and bright and airy, so dining is is a bit like having a picnic, but just indoors.
Slightly incongruous, but still very welcome, is the small sweet stand they have by the till, where they stock a variety of sweeties imported from the UK and Oz. It’s a nice touch as sometimes a Dairy Milk just has to be British. I suppose you could have a Milky Way for your dessert.
The staff are super friendly, especially the manager who always has a smile and a warm greeting on hand.