I like revisiting Basilisk to try the different flavors of Kool Aid soft serve! You can order your soft serve first and pick it up when you're done eating your main entree. My current go-to is the fried chicken salad. I love that it comes with noodles, avocado, and a soft boiled egg. It's a bit salty, but that's ok because the fried chicken is amazing. Super light yet crispy. The fried chicken sandwich and the toast are also very delicious. Basically, you can't go wrong with ordering the entire menu. My friend who was visiting me in Portland said it was one of the best fried chicken he has ever had. The dan dan fries are super good, and it was a nice fusion twist to regular fries. Good sauce, and I'm a sucker for most items with cilantro in it. Basilisk is in the Zipper, and there is a nice common seating area with other stores. Good vibes only. I was really sad this one time because I got a Kool Aid soft serve and the rim of the cup was super dusty. Nasty. I didn't want to make a scene, so I wiped the dust off and continued eating it. read more

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Awesome as always. Right now they're doing online ordering and send you a text alert when your order is ready. Super easy to do. Chicken sandwich is fabulous! read more

Basilisk - Fried chicken sandwich & Dan Dan Fries - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Basilisk was probably my favorite meal in Portland. There was no line when my family got there so our order was placed fairly quickly. . We ordered the hot chicken plate, chicken sandwich, chicken salad, and Dan Dan fries. 2 of my family members opted for the salad. I didn't really try it but the chicken looked pretty good and there seemed to be a lot of different things in it. They seemed satisfied. My uncle ordered the chicken sandwich. It looked like a pretty solid sandwich but again maybe a bit small for the price. I was warned that the hot chicken was pretty spicy and it was indeed pretty spicy. I like to think I can handle spice pretty well and this chicken was just toeing the line of "I can eat this without an accompanying drink". That is to say it had a good amount of heat but not so much as to sacrifice flavor. I liked this a lot albeit a somewhat small serving for the price. We all shared the Dan Dan fries and I think this might've been my favorite. The fries were nice and crisp even though a generous helping of Szechuan peanut sauce was drizzled over them. Chili oil added a welcome kick of heat. Green onion, cilantro, and a hint of lime really set it off. I think the toppings did a good job of making the fries perhaps not as heavy and filling as loaded fries typically are. Plus, it's vegan for all you vegan people out there. it's cool that they're adjacent to a barcade type place. If I lived in the area I'd probably be here regularly. read more

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Sometimes I tell myself, "Don't get the spicy chicken every time." Then I tell myself, "Be quiet!" Basilisk is a Portland spicy chicken legend. Similar to many romance stories, the payoff doesn't quite match the anticipation of "will it be or won't it be." However, Basilisk seems to like its chicken basically the same way Sir Mix-A-Lot likes his baby's backside: hot, juicy, and spicy. * Hot Chicken Plate ($10 - 3 stars) This comes with a warning about no refunds, but, honestly, I expected (craved) it to be one hell of a scorcher. The boneless Fried chicken comes completely covered in Nashville-style Hot Sauce on a Texas Toast bed with Pickled Cucumbers on the side. The chicken was tender. The chicken was juicy. The chicken just wasn't really that spicy. * Fried Chicken Sandwich ($10 - 4 stars) Boneless Fried Chicken with a different sauce (Mayo/Buttermilk Sauce), Pickled Cucumbers, and Cabbage Slaw on a Honey Brioche Bun was better because the chicken was still juicy and tender while the flavors were simpler. Your best bet is probably to add your favorite hot sauce to get the spicy kick you need. The spicy chicken may not be lethal at Basilisk, but I'm a fan because the service was totally cool while the chicken was served hot, super juicy, and almost spicy. read more

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Basilisk is located in a indoor food court set up with indoor and outdoor seating. I did not have any trouble finding parking on Friday evening. There's a good amount of street parking in this area. I got the chicken sandwich and fries to share with my boyfriend. THE CHICKEN SANDWICH IS HUGE. The buns were nicely toasted, the chicken was very crispy, and slaw had an Asian twist to it with the cucumbers. Though, I wish the chicken itself had more meat and a little more flavor to it. It was thin piece of chicken that had a heavy amount of batter. If you had the Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich, you might be a little disappointed here. The fries were good, crispy and lightly salted. They also had a small selection of beer. Overall, a 3.5 for a good chicken sandwich and fries but rounded up to 4! read more

Basilisk - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great crispy and flavorful chicken sandwich at a good price. For around $13 I was full and didn't need to order anything else. If you don't like a lot of heat, then order your sandwich regular and get a little cup of spicy sauce to add on. The slaw and pickled cucumbers were really good too. read more

It's been a while since I had incredible fried chicken and Basilisk delivered! I ordered the Hot Chicken Plate and chatted with the staff about the spice level which they perfectly described. It's hotter than jalapeño but less hot than habanero. It was so delicious! And flavorful. I love spicy food and it was perfect. I split the Dan Dan fries with my friend and those were amazing!! I loved the drizzle and the freshness. Also talk about crispy fries. Just excellent! My friend ordered the fried chicken sandwich and said it was delicious! The staff were so sweet and watched my stuff when I went to use the restroom. They're the best and their food is so delicious! read more

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Cool spot with a lot of outdoor seating and great food. I tried their classic chicken sandwich and Dan Dan fries and it was worth the hype! I would recommend sharing the Dan Dan fries if you're eating your own sandwich but the flavors and crispyness are worth another visit next time I'm in town! read more

Stumbled upon Basilisk during my trip to Portland and am so glad we decided to eat here for lunch. Such a cool spot to grab great food and hang out. It has this hipster ambiance (like a lot of places in Portland of course) and doesn't seem like it's been overtaken by the craziness of tourists. If I was a local I would probably be a regular here. Me and my friend both got the hot fried chicken plate for some spice and shared some Dan dan fries. The plate is a spicy fried chicken thigh made Nashville style. If you're not one who can tolerate spicy, this is probably not the dish for you but if you like that kick I would totally recommend. I usually order a medium spicy level wherever I go and this had a slight kick but I found it very much flavorful and enjoyable. The chicken was juicy in the inside with a crispy exterior -made how fried chicken should be. The crunchy Texas toast and the pickled cucumbers made for a perfect combination with the chicken. The dan dan fries were the perfect addition to the chicken plate. It was flavorful on its own but I didn't feel like it clashed with the chicken plate. The fries were made well, with a nice little crisp to them but not overcooked. The place seems like a cool place to hang out over good food. Lots of options for seating both indoors and outdoors with ample room to move around around the benches. Didn't get a beer this time, but they had a good selection of craft beer. I would definitely come back next time I'm in Portland to try their other stuff, like the fried chicken sandwich because everything looked bomb! read more

Basilisk - Dan Dan fries and Hot Chicken Plate - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

In the mood for a chicken sandwich, we came here with zero expectations. It has good reviews and caught our eye but we were just hungry and needed food. Wow. I am so glad we came here. It was unbelievably amazing. You order at the counter and they give you a number, then deliver your food when it's ready. Basilisk is in complex with some other food places that also share a common area for people to eat and hang out in. Basilisk itself had a few seats in their "shop" area but we found a spot in the adjacent communal space. (Theres a cool vending machine out there that sells all kinds of random stuff. I thought it was cool!). There are also bathrooms available which were pretty clean. The basilisk menu is small but not lacking. You can get a chicken sandwich, tofu sandwich, hot chicken plate, one of three salads, Dan Dan fries or a regular side of fries, macaroni salad or slaw. They also have kool aid flavored soft serve with the flavor rotating. This time it was grape. I went with the chicken sandwich (fried chicken, slaw, cucumbers) and my girlfriend got a chicken sandwich plain (no slaw or cucumbers). We split a side of fries and also tried the ice cream because duh. The chicken sandwich was to die for. The flavor of the chicken itself was amazing with a slight kick (but not too spicy). The slaw made it even better. It was probably the best chicken sandwich I have ever had. My girlfriend even loved it minus slaw and all. The fries were extremely crispy, tasty and hot. Win win all around. I can't recommend it more. The ice cream flavor was spot on for grape kool aid. It was subtle enough that you could eat it without being on sugar overload but still present. If you're a fan of kool aid you have to try this. Overall this was a really cool spot with tasty food and decent prices. Check it out! read more

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huge sandwich. fair pricing. service was alright, a little slow but they mentioned that they were understaffed at the moment. knocking a star off because the fries were pretty sub par, and the chicken seasoning wasn't all the way there. that said, good portions, toppings, and sauce. read more

Basilisk - Fried Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Stopped in for dinner on a Friday evening and there was no line. The menu is quite limited but they do it well. Got the spicy chicken and it is spicy! The pickled cukes were good to cool down and a bottle of hard cider helped too. Needs a side to really balance the meal so you can enjoy the chicken. The meat itself was fried perfectly - crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. Toast on the bottom held up well. The side of fries and chicken sandwich is huge! I've had my share of chicken but am glad I checked it out. read more

Basilisk - Spicy chicken - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My favorite chicken sandwich in the Portland Metro! Very consistent from the day 1. Good customer service and has a nice space to hang out with friends and family. read more

Basilisk has the best fried chicken sandwich in town! Super crispy with good slaw. It's huge! The very best part of Basilisk is the Dan Dan fries though. Really good fries with peanut sauce, chili paste, pickles, green onions and cilantro. They are unique and and tasty, I'm a sucker for a loaded fry and these are some of the best! The rotation of Kool aid flavored soft serve makes this one of my favorite go to places in PDX read more

We decided to try this place after sitting in my bookmark for a long time. It was around 11.15 am and they just opened. We realized that they have dining tables in the hallway that they share with the restaurants next door. There were only 2 people. We got the chicken sandwich, spicy chicken with toasts, and the dandan fries. The chicken sandwich looked pretty impressive, but it is not juicy. The spicy chicken is similarly dry. Red sauce that they put on top was pretty spicy. Dandan fries is interesting though. The fries is coated with schizuan pepper infused peanut-like sauce and a bunch of cilantro. There is a slight numbing effect. I think I have had better chicken sandwiches. Also the seating place filled up quickly after a few minutes. read more

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Was pretty excited for this fried chicken sandwich shop. The presentation of the food was excellent. However, though the cook on the chicken sandwich excellent, the sauce and seasoning of the chicken was off. Had a bitter/burnt taste to it that made the juicy chicken less enjoyable. The toppings on the fried was very bizarre and random. Not really cohesive which translated to the taste. They do have unique koolaid flavored soft serve which was very delicious and unique. Service was excellent and were very nice. read more

Basilisk - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This is a favorite fried chicken place of mine. Today I thought the cashier did just an okay job so I tipped accordingly at 10 percent of my 2 meal order. Well that was a mistake to tip that amount. My chicken was half the size of all other customers. Make sure you tip the minimum bribe rather than customizing , because you risk getting a sad looking chicken. read more

Basilisk - Fried Chicken Salad - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Maybe it was the hype I had heard about this place via others and Yelp...but I wasn't blown away by anything at Basilisk. We got 2 chicken sandwiches and a Dan Dan French fry. The chicken sandwiches were solid - chicken cooked well and nice crunch from the breading, nice pickle and good slaw. The Dan Dan fries were super interesting and I'd say try them if they at all interest you. It was probably our favorite since it will be the most memorable. The chicken sandwich was good, but if someone asked for best fried chicken sandwich in portland, it wouldn't come to mind. The service was on the slower side. It wasn't terribly busy, but it took about 20-25 minutes for us to get our food. The person working the counter was very nice, but seemed a bit scatter brained so maybe the wait was due to that & everyone has an off night. I will say it's a good place to go if meeting a group because there's a fun outdoor area and other little pods with great food & drinks so anyone can find something they like. read more

Food is delicious, amazing and I love everything about it. The new owner is totally unprofessional, rude, inconsiderate, and does not fit in at all with the vibe of the zipper. We were enjoying a meal outside in the patio which is great and dog friendly and very fun and social. He comes out and acts all in a huff and is exasperated about my friends dog barking occasionally, at most once or twice every 5 minutes. He says "this is way too much, I just can't even, can you just, yeah, ok?!!" We stare exasperated as he walks away without another word. All the surrounding patrons assure us this corgi is a non problem and they are appalled at us getting essentially kicked out. We left without much more fuss because pricks like that aren't worth engaging with. By all means enjoy the food. But the owner? He's despicable. I don't think he will last long. I have friends that work at the zipper and they all know him and how notorious he is for being an ass. read more

I didn't take any pictures of my food but it was delicious. they delivered on the spice. breading so yummy and I would have never thought I would enjoy fries with peanut sauce. 10 out of 10 coming from a picky eater. read more

FOOD: Chicken is awesome. Both flavorful and crunchy. The hot chicken is indeed hot, but still tasty. The fries were over fried, otherwise the Dan dan fries would have been perfect. The sauce was good and the tons of fresh cilantro helped cut through the greasiness. SERVICE/ATMOSPHERE: Online ordering only for take out, and tells you when your order is ready. Everyone required to wear masks during pick up. You can either have food for take out or eat in the open outdoor food court. read more

If you're after hot chicken in portland, it is a must try. The Dan Dan fried get too overwhelming IMO (mouth numbing from Szechuan peppers is fun/nostalgic for the first few bites but not something you want to finish). instead i'd recommend getting the sauce on the side to try so you can finish the fries if you want. read more

Made with tender chicken thighs, perfectly tender and juicy and crispy on the outside! Bun is just alright and fries are ok. Would love more sauce options. Essentially they offer plain or spicy, and they had a special spicy BBQ. Half the table tried the BBQ which was really spicy and half of us went for plain and added some ketchup. Love the food hall setting so others in group can have a drink at the bar, order Korean or tacos. People pleaser. read more

Basilisk - Chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This was the first time my wife and I had tried Basilisk and we weren't disappointed. We both had the Chicken Sandwich with the Basilisk Sauce. I was impressed with how good (and hot) the chicken was. Juicy and tender! And, the extra piece of chicken that came with it was also a nice touch! We did have the Dan Dan Fries as well, they were good but very rich. Probably too much food with the sandwiches. We got drinks at Paydirt which was convenient. I have to say that at first the seating and ordering seemed chaotic, but once we figured it out it was actually well done. I'd go back when I go to that part of Portland again. read more

Basilisk - The Whooptie Do Hefe and a Goldrush. - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Dope spot when youre craving a good fried chicken sandwich. Got the regular chicken Sandiwch with the Dan Dan fries. The chicken Sandiwch was as dank as can be. So good. But the Dan Dan fries were okay. The peanut hoisin sauce they smothered the fries with wasn't as good as advertised. Overall: will return for the chicken Sandiwch and skip the Dan Dan Street parking read more

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This review is just about the chicken sando but wowee zowee talk about a bang for your buck! Split the sandwich with a friend and it was perfect! The sandwich is HUGE! We got two pieces of chicken on some beautifully toasted brioche with the slaw on the saw (sometimes they get so soggy so fast so I take the precaution) and it was delectable. I like to think of myself as something of a ~fried chicken aficionado~ (jokes on me, I'm not) and this was a solid 10. Go treat yo self and get one. Also get the dan dan fries and let me know how they are! read more

Basilisk - Fried Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Basilisk has a really solid fried chicken sandwich and the amount you get for the price you pay?? Worth it. The portions are huge (you practically get 1 1/2-2 pieces of chicken), the brioche bun is perfectly toasted, the chicken is so crispy, hot sauce is essentially gochujang with a good spice level (a piece of me wanted it to be spicier but that's definitely a personal preference), and the fries were great. I think the creamy slaw was lacking just a teeny bit of flavor imo but nonetheless still balanced the sandwich out. Basilisk is currently accepting online orders only. I placed my order online through their website and in about 30 minutes, I received a text stating my order was ready for pick up. We did have a little hiccup as there was a bit of miscommunication as our order was given to someone else so we ended up having to wait an additional 10-15 minutes. No biggie though - the staff member was super apologetic and it was an honest mistake. I know everyone's doing their best. Overall, this was one of the better fried chicken sandwiches that I've tried and left me really satisfied. Definitely want to come back to try their Dan Dan Fries! read more

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Great chicken lived all over Hattie b's and all those places Dave's hot chicken etc. I've had it all I can honestly say they have the best chicken sandwich ever the sauce makes it the best but just amazing food! read more

*drools* Take me back to Basilisk, please! I've heard good stuff about this place, seen the pictures, and it's true. The Fried Chicken Sandwich $9 was delicious as well as the Dan Dan Fries $8. Everything about the two items were perfect. The fried chicken sandwich was perfectly put together, not too oily/greasy. The dan dan fries were amazing. If you haven't had crushed peanuts, peanut sauce, pickles, green onion and cilantro on your fries before, you're about to experience fries on a whole new level. It's amazing. Totally worth the the difficult parking and the wait. Interaction at the register was brief. Self served: water, napkins, ketchup. Oh, and you'll need to bust your own table too. Yes, I know, a lot of work, but worth it. read more

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Sooo, I love fried chicken sandwiches... I love them in all shapes, sizes, and styles. Basilisk really does have excellent fried chicken, and the fried chicken is really good... So, it that said, the salad is by far the best thing they make, and one of my favorite plates in town!!! I know, how can a salad be better than a fried chicken sandwich? That's crazy?! No not crazy. It's fried chicken, and avocado, a jammy egg, perfectly toothy noodles, over nicely dressed greens. It's sooo good, we'll balanced in fat/acid, crisp/soft, it's all things good! The dan dan fries are a bit intense, FYI. Also, soft serve is fantastic. All said and done, basilisk is a real winner! I highly recommend! read more

Basilisk - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best fried chicken I've ever had and the Tom Tom fries are legit. The vibe is super cool and a fun, hip spot. If you're in the Portland area, it's a must! read more

Omygod. So boring. I suppose I should caveat by saying I was expecting Nashville hot chicken sandwich. To be fair, that's not what this is. This is boneless fried chicken in a bun. Nothing wrong with that in principle. But holy shit, it's a nothing-burger. It tastes like nothing. It's a lot of bun with boneless fried chicken breast in the middle, and a bit of bland cabbage slaw. It's texture, but no flavor. It's like a thick bun, with bunny flavor throughout. The outside is soft bun. The fried chicken batter adds some bun-flovored crunch, and then there is some chewy chicken bunniness in the middle. It's all like a big bun A big, doughy bun flavored bun sandwich. No zest. No flavor. No Spice. No zip, even though the store is in the Zipper. They have two sauces available: Frank's Hot Sauce and Sriracha. Those help. You WANT these. But to my mind these are rescue sauces. Rescuing a bland, bland, bland sandwich. read more

Limited menu but they sure do knock a fried chicken sandwhich out of the park. It is absolutely one fine sandwhich. The balance of flavors are all there, the breading is great and chicken is done right. For the money they load that thing up. Their kool aid flavored soft serve is a nice way to cap the meal if you still have space in your stomach. read more

I'd never even heard of Basilisk restaurant when we went in last weekend. The building is a curious mix of small restaurants and at least one bar. Seats are on swinging pivots under the tables. We got a fried chicken sandwich and a special buffalo chicken sandwich, and some DanDan noodles. OMG, so delicious! Everything was great, some of the best tasting food I've had. I saw some folks eating the "salad" which looks a lot like a ramen bowl. and intend to try that next time. Service was great and cheerful. I didn't slow down eating to take pictures. read more

Very very good chicken. I had the fried chicken salad and enjoyed it very much. Chicken is nicely fried and still juicy. The salad also comes with mixed greens, avocado, noodles, and a soft-boiled egg. There was a little too much sauce for my taste. So much so that my greens were swimming in about 1mL of sauce by the time I was almost finished with the food. The chicken was also slightly salty for me, but not terribly so. Parking is on the street, and the restaurant is part of a shared space with a few other restaurants. Overall, a pretty good meal! read more

Basilisk - Fried chicken salad - delicious! - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Full agreement here with those who think Basilisk's fried chicken sandwich is probably the best in Portland. Basilisk's fried chicken sandwich comes with two more-than-ample fried thigh filets nestled in a towering bun along with house pickled cucumber and cabbage slaw. The sandwich is so think to keep it together Basilisk pierces the stack with a steak knife. Most people set one of the filets aside before digging in. Crunchy batter, nicely moist, flavorful, well-seasoned chicken. An order of fries is a perfect complement and likely enough to satisfy two. Basilisk is part of The Zipper, a popular place on Sandy offering a really nice variety of food and drink options. read more

I really enjoy chicken sandwiches, and ever since I've tried the chicken sandwiches from Shake Shack and Popeyes, I've been on the lookout for other awesome chicken sandwiches. I'm so sorry, but this was probably the WORST chicken sandwich! It had NO taste, no sauce on the inside already and we added the hot sauce just to build some type of flavor. And the chicken Didn't really taste like fried chicken, it tasted more like a Japanese chicken Katsu. The French fries were good, but I probably don't recommend this place. It was in a cute little food court area, but it was completely empty and should have rethought of coming here. read more

Basilisk - Fried Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been here a handful of times on my lunch break. I've spent plenty of money at this place. But today when I come there's some lady in the front who couldn't be so bothered it seemed like. 0 customer service skills whatsoever. I asked to sub the cucumber for slaw which I've done several times. She doesn't ask doesn't look around just instantly says nope can't do that but I can get you a side of it instead (extra 3$) I decline. Asked for sauce on the side, then when I get back my sauce was open and spilled inside the box and I was given the two smallest chicken thighs I've ever seen. This was my go to spot when I was working in the area but not anymore. Such a shame that the help you hire could be the reason you lose business. Hope the owner sees this and does something all in all won't be coming back smh read more

Basilisk - Sauce with the lid left off spilled all inside the box smh - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The chicken sandwich has crisp breading, juicy quality meat, and complimented perfectly with the slaw, pickled cucumbers, and a bun that's never soggy. Recommend this as your "go to" chicken sandwich craving fulfilled. read more

While keeping with the theme of incredible food, this was probably the best fried chicken we've ever had! We'd seen this spot on Yelp and figured we'd better try it out. Winning! We stopped by and grabbed some takeout as the kiddos were growing restless. Enough food to feed 6 adults and 4 kids, with leftovers, was about $70! Boss level stuff! The chicken sandwiches were next level good! Th chicken was delicious and enough to feed more than one person. The hot chicken plate was just he right amount of heat and equally delicious. That easily fed a couple people and was great for sharing! The salad with chicken was seriously one of the best I've ever tasted - and this from a boy who doesn't normally gush over a salad! Lettuce graced with avocado, chicken a soft boiled egg (game on!) and some excellent dressing. Everything here was some of the best we've had. This should be on your list of spots to check out and frequent! read more

Basilisk - Salad to go - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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