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CLEM'S

210 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Recommended by 46 people

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210 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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+61 2 9519 6000
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About CLEM'S

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.
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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the wait times like during peak hours?

Wait times are typically short because service is fast, and staff frequently hand out complimentary fresh chicken strips to customers waiting in line.

How generous are the portion sizes?

Portions are generous and containers are packed to the brim, with options ranging from roast chicken packs with multiple hot sides or salads to large family meal packs under $50.

What sides are available besides chips?

Beyond rotisserie and fried chicken, the hot food and salad bar features home-style sides including potato bake, creamy garlic potatoes, roast vegetables, lasagna, pasta, and fresh salads.

How late is Clem's open for a hot meal?

The shop is open late daily until 10:00 PM, and until 10:30 PM on Fridays, making it a reliable stop for hot comfort food after late shifts.

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