Hot Bird began with a craving – and a lockdown. During the peak of COVID-19, husband and wife duo Kelvin and Ee Wen were stuck at home, like the rest of the world. But instead of baking banana bread or binge-watching shows, they found themselves on a mission: to hunt down the perfect spicy fried chicken.
When nothing quite hit the spot, they decided to take matters into their own hands. That hunt quickly turned into an obsession – testing recipes, perfecting crunch levels, dialing in just the right amount of heat – until they finally created a version that satisfied their own high standards.
In April 2022, they opened their first outlet in Damansara Uptown, and Hot Bird officially took flight.
At Hot Bird, we believe in doing things right – from how the chicken is fried to how a customer is greeted. Our core values guide every part of the business:
All our ingredients, preparation methods, and processes meet strict halal standards, giving our customers full confidence in every meal we serve.
We remain committed to maintaining the highest level of quality and compliance in everything we do.
We’ve got big plans. The dream is to grow Hot Bird across Malaysia and eventually into neighbouring countries. We’re also exploring the idea of turning our signature sauces and spice mixes into FMCG products, so fans can bring a little bit of Hot Bird home.
We’re still growing, still learning – and still obsessed with making the best spicy fried chicken out there.
At Hot Bird, we don’t just make spicy fried chicken – we believe in career opportunity. We’re passionate about delivering the best food and service to our customers, but we know that starts with taking care of our team.
