Perfect BBQ Been coming here for over 18 years…read more Owners take pride in their BBQ skills!

When my parents were visiting, we did some shopping at the TOPS Supermarket that's just off 16th…read moreavenue on center street NW. After browsing on my own, I found my dad but my mom was no-where to be seen. Shortly after, we discovered that she walked down the street to BBQ Express - I didn't even know this place existed and apparently my mom, who hardly ever comes to Calgary knew it existed - she must have had those BBQ duck senses.. Anyways, they are right next to a Vietnamese place and there's a parking lot available. It is exactly what their name is "Bbq express" - they offer BBQ Pork, BBQ Duck, Soya Chicken, Sausage, BBQ ribs, and even Roasted pig's head if you order in advance. When you enter, it smells amazing - delicious Chinese BBQ aroma. You can see all the meats through a glass shield where they are hanging. They only do takeout and only take cash. My mom had ordered half BBQ duck and a pound and a half of BBQ pork. You can select which hanging meat you want to be cut from. The duck is chopped into small pieces and I'm not sure if they cut the BBQ pork but we did ask for it to be cut as well, they also pour some sauce on the BBQ pork. Both orders filled a decent size styrofoam container and you are given a bag of soya sauce, duck sauce and some packets of plum sauce. When we got home, we put on a pot of rice and cooked up some vegetables to go with our protein. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM fresh rice with BBQ duck and pork is one of my favorite combos!! I especially love duck with plum sauce, DROOOLLLLL. The BBQ duck was really good...tender and fatty with a slight crisp on the skin, the BBQ pork was good too, a little tougher but still really tasty, the fatty parts are the best. BBQ Express is a really great place - if you want some reasonably priced delicious Chinese BBQ meats, this is the place to hit up! What a gem of a place if you need to pick up something to bring to a pot luck or if you want to pick up something for lunch/dinner that is quick and tasty. They offer a lunch box special until 3pm(?) which is any two meats with rice, duck is an additional cost because it's so darn good. They are open every day from 10am - 7PM except they are closed on Tuesdays. I can't stop thinking about the BBQ meats here, must go ASAP!!!!

Quirky as hell but probably THE best fried chicken I have EVER had!…read more This is totally the kind of place you'd expect to run into Guy Fieri and the Diners, Drive-ins and Dives crew filming in... heavy emphasis on the Dives vibe here... don't go wearing your Sunday best to this place... probably best to go after a full day of sweaty yard work in your grimy coveralls. I've driven past this place probably a million times... it's in Ogden (which itself is a dive neighbourhood so it fits right in) and boasts Broasted Chicken... but what the hell does that mean? Chef owner Doc tells me that Broasted Chicken means that the chicken is deep fried in a pressure cooker (!) - who knew that this technique = spectacular fried everything. The chicken comes out in fried perfection smoking hot (careful here because you're going to really want to take a big bite but that will require skin grafts to the roof of your mouth)... the product cooks in just a few minutes and it's not at all greasy even though it was just in a vat of molten cooking oil.. the obviously hand cut fries were pretty epic too with some very fine house made brown gravy... you'll probably wonder why you ever had KFC. Chef Doc squarely falls into the category of being a 'character'... I can see how he might come across as a bit 'gruff' or 'grumpy' and absolutely not fancy but he's super passionate about his food... I'm really looking forward to trying his fish and chips next time and/or his smoked brisket. Really solid! Getting a 'bucket of chicken' to take away would absolutely make you a champ at your next picnic or potluck... Doc tells me that his chicken is really great as leftovers out of the fridge and I can imagine that would certainly be true (next time I go I think I might order a few extra pieces to take home to do just that!)... apparently Doc marinates his chicken in some concoction of Indian spices and probably yogurt I'd guess and the result is crispy moist tender fried chicken that's just a little bit spicy. When I walked into this place I certainly did not expect a chicken nirvana experience - I certainly had one!

The place is a dump and the owner is a jerk, but damn the food is good. Chicken is great, fries are…read moreamazing and all for a reasonable price - 4 pcs including fries, gravy and a pop for $12.50. Burgers are really good here also, not fancy just good. This is definitely my kind of place.

I went to this restaurant for the first time for lunch on my way to the airport. They served famous…read moreThai street food. The restaurant is clean and small, and the staff are nice and friendly. I ordered the Honey Chicken, which was tender and juicy. My kid had the Thai style omelette, He ate it all. I also tried the Thai lemon iced tea and loved it! I would definitely want to come back to try something else if I get a chance to visit Canada again next time.

This is a hidden gem in the growing business area of Royal Oak. Their grilled meats are delicious…read morewith the perfect amount of char, no sauce necessary. The cabbage is very buttery but you might want the sauce for their drier veggies like pumpkin, carrots, and green beans. Portions are generous so you'll get your fill of rice, veggies, protein, and then some. Personally I would prefer a little more of the cabbage than rice, but you might be able to ask for slight modifications. Best eaten fresh as the meats can get a little dry and salty after cooling, but the meals are packaged in aluminum-foil plates with a clear plastic lid so they might survive takeout and can be easily reheated in the oven without the lid. Very clean and comfortable area with attentive service. Definitely worth a visit as it's one of the few good fast-food grilling places in the city, especially the NW.

Looking for a kid-friendly venue? We booked our Secret Santa party for four-year-olds at StripJoint…read moreChicken, and it ended up being a great pick. The name and the cheeky decor give you a moment of "wait, what?" when you walk in, but the place is genuinely welcoming for kids and families. Our server didn't blink at a table full of little ones, and the whole vibe was relaxed and fun. They made a sign to welcome our group, which was such a sweet touch. Making a reservation was simple, and everything was ready when we arrived. The food was solid, especially if you like chicken strips, and they run a buy one get one free deal during Flames games. If you can appreciate a bit of tongue in cheek branding and want a spot that's surprisingly family friendly, this place is worth trying.

I have been back quite a few times, and every time, I still love the food... more importantly,…read morehowever, the staff are excellent! Always friendly, and always polite, and the service is genuine and chill!

We ordered the Big T Platter for 3 people and we ended up with leftovers enough for lunch the next…read moreday. It's a ton of food consisting of smoked brisket, pulled pork, half rack of St. Louis ribs, half chicken, rib ends, andouille sausage. The sides were coleslaw, beans, gravy, fries and cornbread. Everything was good but not amazing. The service was also pleasant and the environment was comfortable.

Big T's is reliable. We have ordered takeout from here a ton, but I recently ate in-house, with a…read morelarge group of people from out of town and realized that I had never left a review. I love the coleslaw which is tangy and vinegary and provides a nice contrast with the meats. If you are a meatloaf fan, theirs is done right and generous enough to make a sandwich the next day. Their platters are extremely well portioned and will feed a crowd, often giving enough for leftovers also. I like my cornbread sweeter than I find here (just personal taste) but I ADORE their hush puppies. The fried dill pickles are perfect and the baked beans have beautiful flavour as well. The meats are the star of course, and honestly, I have enjoyed everything I have tried (all of them). Eating out is getting increasingly expensive. Big T's still represents a good value for the amount of people you can feed and the food that you receive.

This is by far the best fried chicken I've ever had! The sweet and spicy sauce was amazing. The…read morestaff recommended it to me and they were not wrong. I recommend this to anyone.

My sister's wish was to have fried chicken for her birthday and she got her wish today!! Ordered…read morevia Uber Eats. Meal arrived in good time. When it got here, the air was filled with beautiful fried chicken. it was even better when we ate. Ordered: - Cheese Balls - interesting concept these cheese balls - reminds me of the consistency of the sesame laughing balls in chinese dim sum but savoury, not sweet. - Soy Garlic Chicken - Fried chicken glazed with soy garlic sauce - quite tasty - Sweet Potato Balls - similar to the cheese balls except made with sweet potato and cheese - Secret Sauced Chicken - Fried chicken glazed with their secret Korean sweet sauce - Yummy! Needless to say, my sister's birthday wish came true - she loved her Fried Chicken!! LOL

Overall, excellent Korean chicken. Great flavor. Made fresh. And great service. Very large portions.read more

Their fried chicken is surprisingly good! I'd take this over KFC or Cane's any day of the week!…read moreTheir sauces are unique and really tasty! The only thing I'd change is supplying napkins in bag for takeout orders since my bad came with no napkins. I did not see the ambiance since I got it delivered on Skip.

I have never left the United States before, but after discovering Chicken on the Way, but boy did…read morewe go out of our way, eh! We journeyed all the way from San Diego to slobber on this succulent meat. It did not disappoint. Despite the active construction zone, we pressed on and obtained our winged delights. I will 100% come back to try this juicy, fried, quality, hot, fresh, yummy, ooey gooey goodness once more when possible. I 100% recommend this place!

Salty chicken. But very crispy…read more This place is a staple for calgarians. When I was younger I remember the hype of eating here. The place is still very busy and I finally csme to try this place out. The line moved pretty fast despite over a dozen people in line. The chicken was super hot and fresh. Crispy but really salty. I found the fries to be bit soggy even though they were freshly cut potatoes. They could of used a soak prior or even a double fry. The prices seemed very reasonable and affordable and I think thats why it was so busy. I feel like if you're in calgary you gotta try this local place. It is very good but I just like my chicken to have some sort of sauce on it.