I saw an Instagram post today featuring YKO and since we're here for vacation I decided to make…read morethis our first meal since arriving last night. Needless to say, BOMB!!!! We had chicken, rice, sorrel, and ginger juice. The staff was amazing and also the ambiance. The decor was simplistic yet modern and artistic. This has one 1st place with my palate and I don't if anything could top this.

Everytime I go there, I never disappointed. This is one of my favorite place for good bbq Chicken.read more

This place was recommended to me for their tasty chicken. We came on a Sunday evening before the…read moredinner rush, at 4 pm. I Guess you order at the register, there should be a sign because the host stand is confusing. They also were out of lemonades for the almost two hours we were there, I recommend making a second batch on weekends so you don't have to worry about Thawing your lemonade concentrate in the middle of a dinner rush. There were many large parties dining so I can understand they weren't prepared, our food took over 45 minutes for 3 meals. So your system needs improvement, good is tasty. But service is important, too.

Awesome family restaurant experience. Had the Peri Peri chicken with sides and all was delicious…read more Even my 3 year old picky eater daughter devoured her plate nice atmosphere and good service too. Would definitely come back.

It's semi-fast food at a mall, so I have to start at a "4." But the service was very good; kind…read moreand efficient. The chicken is grilled before your eyes. The value was pretty decent. And the food was good. Not a bad place to go when you do not have time to sit and relax at a meal. Credit to the franchise and to the chain. I'd go again.

I love the food and the staff. I go to the Bank Street location all the time…read more Jeanette Freeland

Food was excellent was disappointed when they closed the Bank St location. Happy to have found…read morethem again. Tried the Burrito Bowl, the quantity and flavours were excellent. The ambiance was nice and finally much more space to eat. The service was kind and fast for the lunch hours.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Tasty tacos, rice and frijoles…read more Address is on Slater but main entrance is on O'Connor. The Long Version: The Toro Eats and Treats is only open Mondays to Thursdays 10am-3:30pm and Fridays 10am-3pm and it's not near my house nor my usual places of work, so I can only go on a day off work because I work regular weekday hours so they are closed when I'm not working. So on our staycation, my husband and I did a food crawl of eateries we normally wouldn't be able to go to because of work. Toro Eats and Treats was one of our stops. We got an El Gringo taco ($6) and a Carnitas taco ($6) and a side of rice and frijoles ($4) to share. The El Gringo is ground beef and it came with lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheese. I added pickled onions, medium salsa and avocado crema. I skipped on the jalapenos and cilantro. The carnitas came with pickled onions, salsa and crema. I skipped on the jalapenos and cilantro with this taco too. The rice and frijoles (beans) came with queso, pickled onions, salsa and crema. The tortillas were a bit hard/tough. The good thing is that the tacos did not fall apart, but I like my tortillas a bit softer and less tough to chew on. The fillings were excellent. Good flavour. We also enjoyed the rice and frijoles. Despite all the toppings, it wasn't too wet and soggy like at some other places. Service was courteous. There's lots of indoor seating and some outdoor seating as well. Decor is colourful and cheerful. The address is on Slater St and if you enter the building on Slater there is a way to get into the restaurant but the main restaurant entrance is on O'Connor St. It's where the Marcello's used to be, next to the Bridgehead Coffee. Review #160 (2025)

3 out of 5 for: - my…read moreOaxaca bowl - looked nice, fresh & appetizing - ordered chicken with it (it's extra) for what I had hoped would meet my much needed protein fuel but alas, they forgot to add it so NO CHICKEN FOR ME - this place joined an online ordering platform for ease, convenience & accuracy but it was a big miss today , and to think I was really foreward to enjoying the meal because it was my 1st time ordering here

Love love LOVE the food, especially the smoothies and the teriyaki bowl…read moreEveryone is so friendly!!!!

Clean and comfortable atmosphere. Service with a smile. Soup is missing something. Expected more…read morechicken flavour and perhaps some salt. The coleslaw needs to be a little more sour.

Clean and great service with a smile. Plenty of free parking. Love their rotisserie chicken…read moreespecially the skin.

Nice large plate of jerk chicken with rice and beans for 23.72 $ after taxes .The staff is cool and…read moreproactive

Possibly the best oxtail and rice I've had in Ottawa. The oxtail was incredibly tender and juicy…read morewith a sauce that was absolutely top tier. The rice and peas were perfectly cooked and the coleslaw was delicious.

The worst customera service I ever experienced if it wasn't for the chicken I wouldn't come hereread more

YKO chicken offers amazing African BBQ in Ottawa. The restaurant does not offer seating; it's a…read moretake out only restaurant. The menu is focused on BBQ meat, so vegetarians and vegans, unless you want to eat mostly sides, this place isn't for you. The BBQ at YKO is out of this world; everything tastes of fragrant spices and charcoal BBQ. I was worried about the chicken being dry, but it was tender and wonderful. If you're a fan of goat or plantains, you HAVE to try them! The only reason I'm not giving this place 5 stars is because ordering and picking up is a disorganized mess. If you speak French, it may go easier, but expect to wait.

The food was really weally good !! They put a lots of stuff in the bowl that i got although i felt…read morethat the guac was a bit expensive. The employees were nice they treated everyone nicely i would tive service individually a five star. Be careful with the drug addicts nearby.

Overall, food is usually good. So food is a 4*…read more However... Staff aren't engaged. They look bored. Serving us is a chore. No smiles. Tables and chairs are consistently dirty. Often all the seating is taken, and so, even though you want to sit, gotta do to-go. And yet, there is room to add a couple of deuces. I tend to avoid coming here but it's one of a few restaurants a family can eat at, and so, here I find myself, disturbed by the lack of care. Sigh.

Went as a celebration dinner with family and absolutely loved it. Very intricate takes on classic…read moredishes while sacrificing none of the flavours... our server (I believe his name was Jamil) was incredible - he was quick to answer questions, provide recommendations, and tell a good story or two. He also made the most amazing iced tea drink I've ever had, I'll have to return to get another one sometime soon!! The restaurant was lit with low, warm lighting (which I always appreciate) and not too densely packed. It wasn't busy when we visited despite being a Friday evening, so it wasn't too loud at all. Great decor, with wacky paintings that Jamil was able to tell us about. Amazing service and yummy food, though absolutely a bit pricey. Also, the bathroom is located downstairs and there are a couple other steps within the restaurant so I'm not sure that it would be fully accessible, though perhaps sitting on the patio would be possible for anyone with mobility issues. Overall, would recommend for anyone looking for a fun meal and slightly eccentric vibes.

Spectacular Food was just fantastic, I can't wait to come…read moreback here again. Its pricey, its not a value option, but I felt confident that their stuff was all quality. I would totally recommend this place Service was just great, lovely space