Claw Your Way to the Viral Chicken Sandwich That's Taking NYC by Storm

The Claw That Launched a Thousand Instagrams: San Francisco's Viral Chicken Sandwich Lands in NYC

Birdbox, the San Francisco restaurant with two Michelin stars, has brought its infamous claw-tastic chicken sandwich to the Big Apple. This isn't your average bird: this sandwich features a whole chicken leg and thigh, bone-in, with a claw sticking out. The internet has been obsessed, and now New Yorkers can experience the “highly Instagrammable” sensation for themselves.

The story behind the claw? It all started during the pandemic when Birdsong had a surplus of chickens. The chefs decided to get creative and incorporate the entire leg, including the claw, into their sandwiches. The result? A delicious and visually striking sandwich that's sure to turn heads.

Located in the Backstage Food Hall, near Times Square, Birdbox offers several variations of their fried chicken sandwich, including the Claude the Claw, the star of the show. This juicy, crunchy, and rich sandwich comes with a thick, crispy breading, seeded bun, and a yummy yeayo sauce (a blend of yeast and mayo). And yes, you can eat the claw! Though, it's not the most tender part, but it does add to the overall experience.

What else is on the menu? Birdbox also offers a vegetarian sandwich, waffle fries, and coleslaw. But let's be real, you're here for the claw.

So, are you ready to try the sandwich that's got everyone talking? Head over to Birdbox and get your claw on!