This Is The Best Regional Fast Food Chain In Kentucky

You can tell a lot about a state based on its regional fast food chains.

These mom and pop chains give a taste of the local flavor and usually have some quirky local history as a part of its name or story.

Even though a lot of these regional chains don't cross state lines, people are fiercely protective of these local businesses and will the be first one to say how a small town shop is so much better than McDonald's.

That's why foodie website Mashed complied of the list of the best regional fast food chains in every state. The publication picked the the chains based on their personality, local quirks, and if they have a food that can't be found any where else in the U.S.

So what's the best in Kentucky?

It's Indi's Fast Food.

Here's what Mashed had to say about the popular spot:

Yes, KFC did actually originate from Kentucky, but according to Esquire, the best chicken in the world is found at Indi's Fast Food in Louisville. Indi's has a handful of locations in Louisville and one in Lexington, and Indi's many fans agree that it's the best fried chicken around.

Indi's focuses on fried chicken and wings — if you like hot and spicy, Indi's spicy chicken is the best — but you'll also find ribs, fried catfish and codfish, and other Southern favorites. And remember that Indi's famous potato wedges are not to be missed.

See the full list here.