Bringing together two of Leicester's most popular eateries, Crafty Chicks has launched at King Richard III pub.

It's a three month-long pop-up from the Crafty team - usually based at St Martin's Tea and Coffee - who'll be offering diners a fantastic array of fried and robata grilled chicken, plus a range of interesting sides.

Both venues have the same owners, and the idea of the pop-up is to offer diners something a bit different.

According to the team, gourmet fried chicken is hugely popular at the moment and is something they have a passion for.

We couldn't wait to head down and try it out, so that's just what we did this lunchtime!

Here's what you need to know about the pop-up....

Crafty Chicks has taken over King Richard III
Crafty Chicks has taken over King Richard III

What's on the menu?

There's a brilliant selection of innovative dishes on the menu.

The 'starters and bites' section includes buttermilk chicken tenders (£6), Crafty chicken wings (£6 500g/ £12 1kg), fried pickles (£4) and guacamole (£4.50).

Buttermilk chicken tenders
Buttermilk chicken tenders

For mains, you could opt for Crafty fried chicken - available as two pieces (£5), four pieces (£9.50), or a whole jointed chicken (£18).

There's the barbecue 'house rub' chicken available as a half chicken (£9) or whole jointed chicken (£18).

Sandwiches include the CFC which is made with Crafty fried chicken, buttermilk and chive aioli, bread and butter pickles, baby gem and a brioche bun (£7).

Seoul Chick includes Crafty fried chicken, Korean 'slaw, smoked chilli and peanut chutney, gochujang mayo, and a brioche bun (£7).

The Katsu Sando is made with panko buttermilk chicken, shredded cabbage, tonkatsu sauce, kewpie mayo and white bread (£5).

There's also the Masa Chicken Tacos, which include two masa fried chicken corn tacos, habanero mayo, blackened corn, shredded cabbage and salsa rojo (£5.50).

Sides include skin-on fries (£3), Crafty poutine (£5), mash and chicken gravy (£3), watermelon (£4) cucumber kimchi (£2.50), barbecued corn (£3.50), chilli Chinese greens (£4), and chipotle coleslaw (£2.50).

Lunch platters are available, with either one or two pieces of chicken, and there's a Crafty Kids menu too (£5 including a main, drink and ice cream).

Desserts - if you've got room - include a Chocolate Fudge Sundae, Key Lime Cheesecake (both £5) and ice cream (£3).

Masa Chicken Tacos
Masa Chicken Tacos

How good is the food?

It's seriously good!

We started with the buttermilk chicken tenders, which were moist and buttery and tasted delicious on their own, and equally good dipped in the accompanying Katsu curry mayo.

For main course, I had the Masa Chicken Tacos and my dining buddy David had the Seoul Chick.

Featuring more lovely fried chicken, both went down a treat. I really enjoyed the combination of the shredded cabbage, blackened corn, spicy salsa rojo, and light corn tacos with the chicken, which was drizzled with a particularly spicy habanero mayo - made with habanero chillies.

I couldn't resist the lure of the Crafty Poutine - and I'm glad I didn't. The skin-on fries, covered in chicken gravy, cheese and pink pickled onion, were incredible!

Crafty Poutine
Crafty Poutine

Are there any deals?

Yes, on Tuesdays, there's 20 per cent off for those with valid NHS or NUS cards.

On Wednesdays, you can get 1kg of chicken wings for £10, and on Thursdays, you can get a burger and a beer for £10.

How can I book a table?

To book a table, call 0116 262 6833, or book online here.

Food will be served Tuesday to Sunday, from 12pm until 9pm.