Best Chicken 65 in Sunnyvale

Chicken 65 is the fiery, crispy-coated chicken dish that originated in Chennai's Buhari Hotel in 1965 and has since conquered menus across India and the global diaspora. At Naan N Masala, boneless chicken pieces are marinated in a spicy yogurt mixture loaded with red chili, curry leaves, ginger, and garlic, then fried until the exterior develops a deep reddish crust that shatters with each bite while the inside stays succulent and juicy. The name's origin is debated—was it the 65th item on the original menu, or does the number refer to the number of chili peppers used?—but the flavor is not up for debate: it's bold, hot, and addictively crunchy. Chicken 65 bridges the gap between appetizer and entrée. As a starter, it commands attention and sets a high bar for everything that follows. As a main course alongside rice and dal, it provides the kind of spicy contrast that makes an entire meal more interesting. The dish draws from South Indian culinary traditions, which tend toward more aggressive spicing than the North Indian dishes that dominate most of the menu—making Chicken 65 a welcome change of pace for diners who want heat with character. Chicken 65 delivery in Sunnyvale and Milpitas is halal-certified and packaged to preserve crispness. At $15.99, it's the spicy crowd-pleaser that turns up the volume on any order.