nkdBIRD

You'll find nkdBIRD tucked into Saddler Street's restaurant stretch, where it's become the sort of place locals queue for without making a fuss about it. The concept is refreshingly straightforward: chicken stripped of pretence, cooked with actual technique and served in a stripped-back setting that doesn't try too hard. Whether you're after it straight-up or loaded into something more substantial, there's a no-nonsense approach here that cuts through the noise of Durham's increasingly crowded food scene. It's the kind of spot where you pop in for a quick bite and end up staying longer than planned, chatting to mates at a cramped table.