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    Chen Chens

    4.6 (91 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Christina A.

    Chen Chen's hits that spot for fried chicken sandwiches. I did takeout since I went after work and wanted to enjoy in the comfort of my home. One concern was that the restaurant is about 30-40 minutes drive away from home so I wasn't sure if the sandwich would still be crispy by the time I got to eat it. I can confirm that this sandwich stays crispy even with that drive! I was amazed and the flavours all hit that spot. The chicken was also super moist and juicy. I can't handle a ton of spice so I got the mild level and it was the perfect balance of spicy but flavourful. I also ordered a side of waffle fries and they were deliciously seasoned with their house spice. Hint of spice, tons of flavour. The staff is super friendly and patiently answered all my questions. I had no issues ordering and deciding what flavour and spice level works for me. I also noticed the time the staff at the desk took to explain the different flavours to another customer. Super friendly and helpful. The space is limited here for seating so don't expect to have a huge group eat inside. However it looks like they have some outdoor seating ready to be setup for warmer weather. It's a casual place to grab a quick bite and drink. Overall had a great experience at Chen Chens and can't wait to head back for another great meal.

    Mary M.

    Saw it being featured on social media, litterally places an order for pick up. I was easily able to place the order online. I got the Szechuan X Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich for $14.50 for the sandwich alone. It was tasty, spicy and tangy at the same time. I just wished there was more coleslaw to balance the meat, bread. The chicken was crispy. It was fairly greasy. Inside the place, there is limited seating, it was packed so on a busy night, expect to find a seat.

    Tanveer K.

    I've heard about this place on instagram and I tried a similar place called Chicas chicken, so I had to make a comparison. I got the Nashville hot chicken medium and the Szechuan Nashville hot chicken. Both of them were so good but the Szechuan one was my favourite, I think they put Szechuan peppercorn or something. But this place is like once a year type of place because it's very rich and fattening. The chicken was crispy but moist inside, and their sauce was awesome, service was excellent waited less than 10 minutes for the sandwich. The ambiance it was quite a small place like get in and get out they do have some seating where you could eat your sandwich. The sczechuan was my favourite because it had that perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the chicken was so juicy and flavourful. There another place like Chens in new York which I also want to try but glad there's this place in Toronto. I like the Asian twist to fried chicken it's unique and this place is full of flavor great job

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    Ali B.

    Wow! Loved this Yelp experience! I've always walked by Chen Chen's without knowing it was there, so I'm glad I was introduced to this location. I ended up getting the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich (spice level hot) with a side of waffle fries. The order took approximately 10 minutes. When it arrived, it was very warm and fresh, and the spicy waffle fries were nothing short of amazing. I'm not usually a fan of waffle fries but these were the best I've ever had. The chicken sandwich was a perfect balance between spicy and savory. The coleslaw within the burger made it a refreshing experience. The interior is quite small but cozy. There's some spacing to sit, but I was pleasantly surprised but the constant traffic into the shop, most of which was Uber orders. Once again, this was probably the best Nashville hot chicken sandwich I've ever had, and I've had a few during my time!

    Sweet chilli cauliflower bites + Mac & cheese with chicken bites + waffle fries and Szechuan chicken burger
    Teresa V.

    Delicious! I'm not usually a fan of burgers but this was beyond what I expected. The buns were soft and moist, the chicken itself was thicc, juicy and flavourful! The slaw tied the burger together by providing a refreshing crunch. The spice level was perfect although I might go with the spiciest level the next time. The waffle fries were crunchy, and perfectly salted - not to mention pleasing to the eyes. The sweet chili cauliflower bites were delicious - big fresh cuts of cauliflowers and perfectly seasoned! I personally didn't enjoy the mc and cheese - I thought it was a bit dry. Good thing I didn't order that

    Nashville hot chicken sandwich
    Royal P.

    This unassuming little restaurant actually has one of the best Nashville hot chicken sandwiches I've ever had. We got the medium level spicy and it was a nice amount of heat. Staff is friendly, and there's plenty of seating inside and in the outdoor patio.

    Jenny Z.

    I love that they have a Szechuan spicy chicken sandwich. It's so unique! I tried it and it was super juicy with the numbing spice that lingers after you have chewed and swallowed. It had just enough sauce flavor. Chen Chen's front is pretty small. I imagine people order to go in the neighborhood. There's a supermarket nearby if you're looking for any soda other than the drinks they have offered.

    Small Nashville hot Burger and a handful of fries for $19? No thank you.
    Miss Lady ..

    I was hoping to really love this place as I traveled over an hour to get here. However, Nashville hot sandwich was not flavorful. Even when I tried to eat the tender without the bread/bun, it still lacked flavor. The staff said that they get their halal meat from two different butchers who get their meat from Sergeant Farms which provides halal meat. I won't be returning.

    Teena D.

    I stopped in and picked up some lunch today at Chen Chen's Hot Nashville Chicken (it's in my 'hood). I got a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with "Southern" heat (a tiny kick heat) and no slaw. What a sandwich! The chicken was tender with just the right amount of coating and heat. Yum! I also got a large mac 'n cheese so I can have leftovers. Chen Chen's recently made it into the top spot in Yelp's Canada's Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024 and I can see why.

    Tenders, with potato salad
    Faiza K.

    I ordered the 3piece tenders (medium) with a side of creamy potato salad and had no regrets! The medium spice level (next is hot and then holy shit ) had a good kick to it, what I think most people would enjoy. You get to taste some heat, but also the chicken...I like spice, but not to the extent that you can't taste anything else. It takes about 10-12 minutes for the order to be ready as they cook it fresh. It comes to the table hot, juicy and crispy. It's definitely a flavour bomb. It comes with white bread, pickles (omg some of the best sweet pickles I've had) and an aioli sauce to dip your (tenders) heart away! Luckily it wasn't busy so we ordered and sat outside on this beautiful day! My friends also ordered the spicy fries and they were nice and crispy! The service was friendly, and I think the prices are fair, definitely a good option on Queen W.

    Luisa T.

    Love their burgers- tender and juicy. Personally I like the Nashville burger more because it tastes spicy and savoury. I do have expectations on their Szechuan burger as I'm a fan of Szechuan food but turns out I was a little bit disappointed because I didn't expect it to be sweet. As a person growing up eating Chinese/Szechuan food, I can tell you this is not Szechuan style but rather close to the sweet and sour meat- a Guangdong dish (咕嚕肉). I wouldn't say the burger was bad or anything, but I just personally don't like sweet and sour chicken with burger. (Chen Chen don't take it personal, I still think your Nashville burgers are the best in town I would definitely go again, but I would only order the Nashville burger

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    Nehal P.

    This is must go place !! Nashville hot chicken infused with Szechuan - Asian flavours with good kick of heat The flavours would just make your mouth water flavours that are balanced so well .....& the heat... the heat ... woohooo !!!we've just hit a HOT chicken jackpot American & Asian flavours that just hit different, MUST try @chenchenshotchicken Check out for more places https://www.instagram.com/tneats_

    Watson C.

    The burgers at this shop are the best burgers I've ever had in Toronto, without a doubt. The portion of the bun is substantial, and the meat is juicy and full of flavor. I highly recommend everyone to give it a try. 呢間舖頭嘅burger係我喺多倫多食過最好食嘅burger,沒有之一。個包份量好大,而且啲肉充滿肉汁。高度推薦大家嚟試吓

    Small side of Mac N' Cheese that came with the walk-in special.

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