Soulfly Chicken, the American comfort food spot serving up fried chicken announced the opening of its second location on Wednesday, December 20. Soulfly is the newest addition to MIA Market, the chef-driven food hall located in the heart of the Miami Design District featuring a roster of local food and beverage talent.
Founded by Miami native, chef Troy Tingling, Soulfly originally started as a food truck in November 2021, selling its tenders, wings, sandwiches and Southern comfort sides throughout the Miami-Dade area. Now, Soufly’s second brick-and-mortar location follows the success and warm reception experienced at the concept’s flagship location in Wynwood, which opened in May 2023.
“We’re thrilled to expand Soulfly Chicken to the dynamic Miami Design District,” shares Tingling in a statement. “It’s been so exciting to receive such a positive response from the community, allowing us to grow and open this new location. From participating in F1 and Art Basel, to partnering with the Miami Dolphins and their Minority Restaurant Program, this year has been a dream. Our commitment to serving up the best fried chicken in Miami is at the heart of everything we do, and we look forward to serving even more guests at MIA Market.”
Utilizing patented soundwave technology, Soulfly Chicken has reimagined fried chicken by cooking it faster and with 40 percent less oil, resulting in a healthier yet equally crispy and juicy delight. Wings, tenders and sandwiches can be ordered in a variety of heat levels and flavors, accompanied by a choice of six sauces, making each meal a truly custom experience. Unlike its Wynwood counterpart, which maintains a takeout and delivery-only model through a contactless touchscreen ordering system, Soulfly Chicken at MIA Market will offer a plated dining experience. Guests can enjoy the spacious, well-appointed indoor or outdoor dining areas of the food hall, and can even grab a cocktail to accompany their meal from the MIA Market Bar.
The menu at Soulfly Chicken has a diverse selection of Southern-rooted comfort food classics, catering to various dietary preferences. Alongside the signature crispy chicken, the restaurant offers plenty of vegetarian options, including sandwiches available with plant-based chicken and sides such as waffle fries, creamy macaroni and cheese, smoked greens, sweet potato biscuits, dirty rice, and fried corn wheels. Other menu items include Soulfly’s wings and chef Troy’s banana pudding.
New menu additions exclusive to the MIA market include dishes such as The Wedge and The Bib salads, along with new sandwich offerings like the Alabama Hot, featuring a boneless chicken breast topped with Alabama BBQ sauce and pickles, and the Fish Out of Water, with crispy fried cod, cheddar cheese, and tartar sauce. Guests can also tack on Soulfly’s new Red Velvet Milkshake for a sweet addition to their meal.
