Restaurant
CLEM'S
210 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
Find CLEM'S
210 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
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King Street queues form early at CLEM’S for Sydney’s benchmark rotisserie chook and crisp fried chicken. Decades running, this Newtown counter feeds the dinner rush with hefty portions, real chicken gravy, and hot chips. Behind the glass sits a rotating spread of home-style trays—bubbling potato bake, lasagna, and roast pumpkin dished up at easy prices. The line moves fast, helped along by staff who regularly hand out freshly cooked chicken strips to those waiting out front.
- Rotisserie & Fried Chook: Meaty rotisserie chicken seasoned to stay moist alongside crisp, freshly fried chicken pieces.
- Real Chicken Gravy & Chips: Crispy hot chips drenched in rich, authentic chicken gravy ladled fresh from the counter.
- Home-Baked Comfort Sides: Hot trays filled daily with hearty lasagna, bubbling potato bake, pasta, and roasted vegetables.
- Front-Line Hospitality: Old-school front counter service famous for handing warm, complimentary chicken strips to guests in line.
What's On at CLEM'S
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose CLEM'S
Why King Street locals and Sydney chicken purists choose CLEM'S for hearty comfort feeds.
Signature Chicken & Real Gravy
Juicy, seasoned rotisserie and fried chicken are paired with crisp hot chips and authentic house-made chicken gravy.
The chicken was super juicy and flavourful, the chips were perfect, the gravy was real chicken gravy.
Sophie Daily Home-Baked Hot Trays
Beyond classic chicken and chips, the glass counter features rotating scratch-made comfort dishes like lasagna, moussaka, and roast vegetables.
Clem's also has daily specials that include lasagna, moussaka, roast beef and roast vegetables.
Philip Rome Complimentary Queue Tastings
The team regularly shares piping-hot complimentary chicken strips with patrons waiting in the fast-moving King Street queue.
Staff handed out freshly cooked chicken strips to those waiting in line.
Map Roy Uncompromising Portion Generosity
Portions are packed generously to the brim, ensuring exceptional physical value for takeaway dinners and hearty feeds.
Honestly the most generous chicken shop I've ever been to.
Dan Erczmann Heartfelt Front-Counter Hospitality
Front-counter staff treat newcomers and longtime regulars with genuine care, warmth, and attentive familiarity.
Went there last Monday for the first time and he made me feel right at home.
David Galloway Post-Shift Comfort Sanctuary
Late operating hours and hot, reliable comfort fare offer a restorative antidote following exhausting shifts and long days.
It is my favourite treat to myself after working a bad shift.
Mel Crofskey
Most popular items
Signature poultry, comfort classics, and legendary counter hospitality on King Street
Complimentary Chicken Strips
Free chicken strips when you queue.
Patrick Fleming Roast Chicken
But the brined halal roast chicken is to die for.
Lisa Prospektiba Fried Chicken
The fried chicken and hot sides are fantastic.
sk Chips & Gravy
Everything was amazing, but the chips and gravy were the best I’ve had in Sydney.
Sophie
Other favorites
Homestyle sides and fresh salads to round out your takeaway feast
Roast Pumpkin & Veggies
roast veggies are great. I especially love the pumpkin.
Rayram AureanBlue Potato Salad
Delicious sides, potato salad awesome.
Robert Bucinskas Pesto Pasta Salad
i am in need of the pesto salad recipe that was INSANELY GOOD.
mx.chicken kebab (mx. chicken kebab) Garlic Mushrooms
Mushrooms were meaty and garlicky.
Hayley L
Before you head over
Practical guidance on navigating peak lines, choosing from the daily hot bar, and planning family feeds. Book your table today.
Embrace the Fast-Moving Queue
Peak dinner rushes draw a fast-moving queue out front, but the line clears quickly thanks to an attentive counter team that routinely hands out complimentary freshly cooked chicken strips while you wait.
Mix and Match Daily Hot Sides
Look beyond the roast and fried chicken to the rotating display of daily home-style dishes like lasagna, moussaka, and potato bake; containers can be packed with multiple sides to balance hearty bakes with fresh salads.
Plan for Late Feeds and Group Packs
Whether you need a late-night post-work feed or an abundant multi-dish family combo of whole chicken, chips, and gravy, generous portions make feeding a crowd effortless. Book your visit now to enjoy a King Street staple.
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