Nanu’s Hot Chicken Restaurant Now Open in West Chester
The first location for a famous hot chicken eatery in the western Philadelphia suburbs is now open in West Chester.
Nanu’s Hot Chicken opened its doors on Friday, March 7, at 314 S. High St. The business replaces the former Taco Mar and Mr. Burrito. West Chester is Nanu’s 11th location, one of the Philadelphia region’s most popular hot chicken chains.
“We have had so many requests for Nanu’s in West Chester and Chester County,” founder Imran Rashid told the Patch of West Chester in an interview. “We found the perfect location at the perfect intersection to bring together West Chester locals and the West Chester University staff (and) students. We can’t wait to welcome all of our neighbors and new friends. We also are excited to work with fellow businesses and community groups to get involved in the area around our newest home.”
The West Chester location is the largest in Nanu’s portfolio at 4,000 square feet. Nanu’s in West Chester has two floors and a large outdoor patio with additional seating for the warm weather months, accommodating approximately 90 guests indoors and outdoors. As they eat, diners can witness 270-degree art murals containing Philadelphia-themed iconography and a “solar system-inspired” starry ceiling.
The Nanu’s menu features several chicken specialties to delight diners, including halal Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sandwiches. Customers can take their test buds on a flavor trip with the homemade spice-coated chicken tenders that range from no spice to “reaper,” in regular or hot honey flavorings. Loaded fries, sides, desserts, and smoothies enhance the dining experience.
According to a report by Chester County’s Vista.Today, Nanu’s was created by four brothers who wanted to create positive change and help those in need, including Nanu, who was born with Down syndrome. Imran, Ikram, Haroon, and Nanu Rashid started Nanu’s in 2023, opening their first location at 2210 Cottman Ave. in Philadelphia in July 2023.
Nanu’s in West Chester is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Learn more about Nanu’s Hot Chicken on the restaurant’s website.