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    3.5 (148 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
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    Boneless wings
    Cin C.

    A very popular Korean fried chicken establishment on Yonge Street. We came on a Friday night and was able to grab one of the last booth before the line started forming. In the summer months, the patio looks like a great space to enjoy the meal. I don't remember which flavour of wings we got, however, it was not as spicy as the fried kimchi rice that we ordered. Nonetheless, the chicken was crispy and delicious. I really liked the addition of the fried taboki as it was a texture contrast. Service was friendly, even though it was busy.

    Kimchi fried rice
    Kelvin L.

    Chicken in the Kitchen has a large patio (with winter heating) and a cozy interior that feels like a wood cabin. They serve fried chicken among other Korean dishes. They have 2, 4, booths, and indoor and heated outdoor seating for about 24-30 inside and another ~24 outside. The service was quick and the food came out about 15-20 min after ordering. We were a bit disappointed by the kimchi fired rice, either due to the size of the pan being too big or the portion too small. There also really wasn't much of kimchi in the fried rice and didn't stay warm/hot long since the pan was cold. The fried chicken (the star) was pretty good, definitely upgrade with the $2 boneless option, to get breast meat (half was juicy half was a bit dry) mixed with dark meat. It comes with peanut toppings and reheats amazingly in the microwave and was still crispy (it dried out in the air fryer). Our order: - Kimchi fried rice, on the smaller side, pan is a bit too big and was not hot, so no crispy rice - the side dishes were the standard picked radish and cabbage - the sweet chili chicken was juicy and saucy, served with potato wedges and fried debokki Will try their other flavors next time, like their cheese + Korean Fried Chicken dish.

    Korean Sweet Chili Fried Chicken (Large)
    Susan L.

    I've been to several Korean Fried chicken places in the GTA and I would say this is one of the better ones in terms of size and taste. We got the Korean Sweet Chili fried chicken and the portions were huge. It also comes with fries and fried rice cakes which was a nice touch. We also got the kimchi fried rice but the portion was a bit smaller than I expected. Otherwise, the food was tasty. The staff were pleasant and helpful with food recommendations. In terms of the vibes, it was designed to feel like a place you'd go out with friends for late night eats and drinks. You get your own little booth and overall it felt pretty cozy. They have an impressive heated patio as well.

    Michael W.

    Great price for the food and very good portion sizes! Cheap shots 4$ per and servers were always willing to give us more! Chill ambiance with some nice outdoor seating as well, overall great spot for a night out or for a date

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    Marilyn T.

    YUM YUM YUM YUM YUMMMM!!! . for sure one of the toooppp korean fried chicken ive everrr haddd . HUGGEEE portions and after eating for a while you dont get tired of the taste, sauces were amazing and my friends loved the side dishes (especially the radish) .zero complaints on food we scraped our plates cleaaaan . we came on the later side but the servers and staff were more than happy to help us . our booth did feel a little too crammed for 6 people? we were eating shoulder to shoulder but not too big of an issue for us . washrooms looking a little grim but who am i to say anything (i hate taking care of resturant washrooms)

    Original friend chicken - large (33$)
    Helen T.

    Always appreciate it when decent restaurants are opened passed 9pm in Toronto! I came here with friends and we shared their Korean pancake and original (large) fried chicken! The service was amazing, and the atmosphere in their patio section was nice! They have heaters in between tables to keep their guests warm

    Side dish - turnip and coleslaw
    Winnie H.

    This is the first time I visit after Covid. It is busy on Friday night. Menu needs to scan to your cell phone to read. It has loud music. The sever is nice. The seat is tight for group of 4 in the wooden bench. I ordered volcano chicken and gold crispy chicken. Both has the same taste. I have to order some sauce to give a better flavour. I ordered honey garlic and spicy sauce. Each costs 50 cents extra. The volcano chicken has a burger bun with cheese dip in it. Surrounded by boneless chicken , fries and cheese stick. The cheese dip is hard to scope with the chicken very soon it is served. Both chicken dish has the same taste and bland and not very juicy. I was so regret and my mind was thinking "I wish I went to Popeyes or KFC". The 2 dishes cost $60 plus tax plus tips. Very disappointing. I give points to the server hence it is 2 star. Will not go back.

    Meh and dry chicken
    Janice C.

    We were deciding between the garlic chip chicken and end up ordering the gold fried chicken. I was disappointed in the wings, it was very dry I had to ask for sauce. It's liile pub style food.

    Cheese bowl chicken
    Jiaqi Z.

    Korean friend chicken bar style, the food is good but not as good as people claim to be. If you want slightly above average fried chicken with some alcohol while listening to kpop hip pop then it's a good place to be. Get a patio table

    Full Gold Fried Chicken $29.99, Kimchi Fried Rice $12.99
    Barron Cedric T.

    We dined here during the period where there are minimal restrictions in the city and only outdoor patio dining is allowed. The spot we got was warm enough because of the heating installed. Prior to getting to sit down there was a wait list and it took around at least 30 minutes before we got the textback that our spot for 2 was ready. We did not get to sample a variety of dishes because of our small group of 2 people. Our order was full Gold Fried Chicken ($29.99), and Kimchi Fried Rice($12.99) to go along with it. I have no complaints with what we ordered. I liked the cheesiness of the fried chicken, and, at least for my taste, it paired well with the slight spiciness of the Kimchi Fried Rice. The order amount was a lot for 2 people to finish so we still had a lot of chicken for take away. Overall, it was a nice dining experience. Service was sufficient. I also have nothing to say about the price, taste, and value of the food.

    Don R.

    Huge disappointment! The day prior to eating here I had purchased some Korean fried chicken from H-Mart down the street and was absolutely mind blown at how ridiculously good it was. So while walking past this place, I figured that if H-mart can do it well, this restaurant dedicated to ONLY friend Chicken should do it better. Unfortunately that was not the case. The chicken was very dry. Not very tasty either. I had to ask for spicy sauce to drown my chicken in order to give it some flavour. On the other hand the fried rice was good. The price for the chicken was high, so I was expecting much better. Can't believe H-Mart did it better. Service was slow and unresponsive. The atmosphere killed it for me, as we were sitting next to a group of adolescent mid thirties guys with young at heart attitudes that were constantly swearing and cursing while they were getting drunk and talking about street racing. The atmosphere was very loud. Not a family or kid friendly place. I think this place is probably geared towards the younger, beer drinking, looking for a place to chill on a Friday night in the neighbourhood crowd. I won't be coming here again unless it's specifically to have a beer.

    Jo C.

    Winner winner Chicken Dinner ___ Chicken In The Kitchen is known for boneless KFC. ___ Take a look at this incredible cheese pull from the EPIC Cheese Volcano Chicken. Dip chunks of crispy fried boneless chicken into the bread bowl with melted Gouda and Parmesan Cheese. And pieces of fried chicken, Korean Fried Rice Cakes and bread on top of rose sauce. So decadent! ---- Can't go wrong with Garlic and Soy Chicken or for something spicy go for Red Hot Chili. All orders comes with delicious potato wedges. I suggest adding the Kimchi Fried Rice topped with a fried egg that's served in a hot skillet. You will thank me for that cause it's oh such deliciousness here!

    Fish cake soup
    Sophie T.

    Four star rating mainly because of the location, super cozy heated patio and good service. Definitely a cute and convenient place to hang out at. Food overall is alright, I have only tried the fried chicken and fish cake soup. Fried chicken is decent, but the fish cake soup is a pass as it is really just a bowl of fish cake with some flavored soup.

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    6 months ago

    Great food great atmosphere. Very friendly staff. We'll be back for sure. Really enjoyed the chicken.

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    Chicken In the Kitchen Reviews in Other Languages

    St. Louis Bar & Grill - Super dry. It was not enjoyable

    St. Louis Bar & Grill

    2.7(13 reviews)
    4.2 km

    It's been ages since I went to a St. Louis location and I'm pleasantly surprised. Service was great…read moreand what's even better are the prices. We were lured in through some mail in ads that showcased their daily specials. which are pretty great. When we were there it was $15 for a burger with a side and a pint of beer or $2 less for pop. We each got one of those and ordered a lb of wings to share as well. They serve wings in the original format which is less breaded and the breaded version is bigger and more crispy and maybe caloric. We opted original for the wings and fries. For our burgers, we went for veggie sticks and an upgraded bowl of salad to balance out the meal. I'm just surprised that the greens were super fresh for a bar. I'm so used to crappy old salads from a pubs. Burgers were nice and juicy. Wings are as consistent as I last remembered it. The server even allowed me to customize a sauce blend because it wasn't too busy that night. We even peeked at their drink menu and cocktails are like only $8 something and it's regular price. Overall great experience.

    St. Louis' chicken is simply not good. I came here for the all you can eat boneless chicken promo,…read moreand the chicken were overly seasoned inside (super salty and msg-ish), super dry and under seasoned outside with the sauce. To mind you, I think this location is one of the better St Louis restaurants... (I definitely like it more than the downtown bloor location). It got three stars for the atmosphere and the fact that it's better than the other St. Louis I've been to - it's new and comfortable. The service was ok.

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    St. Louis Bar & Grill - Boneless wing (they were really just dry nuggets)

    Boneless wing (they were really just dry nuggets)

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    Anji Izakaya - Beef tendon

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    3.8(53 reviews)
    2.3 km
    $$

    In the summer, I'm here for late-night meals, and in the winter, I become an Uber Eats regular…read more They're probably used to seeing my order come through with the note "no green onions please" every single time My forever favorites here are the yukhoe (beef tartare) and the shishamo. Both are non-negotiable and always hit. We still like to switch it up sometimes, and this visit we tried a few different dishes: * Kataifi-Wrapped prawn tempura: crunchy, and the wasabi mayo was my favorite part. * Nagasaki Champon with ramen: cozy and comforting. * Grilled Squid with butter: simple and done right * Beef Brisket Yaki Soba: savory and satisfying, with bonito flakes doing their little dance on top. * Karaage: coming from someone who doesn't love greasy food, this one was not greasy at all and still juicy inside. Lowkey missing their grilled beef intestine though Great highball selection as well. We got the peach highball for the one who likes sweet, and the yuzu highball for the one who likes sour. I went with the Snow beer Sapporo, topped with shaved frozen beer. Such a nice way to keep the beer cold without diluting it. Service here has always been amazing, whether they're busy or not, and that's a big reason why I keep coming back.

    Their beer happy hour worth the money! $5 for a pint!…read more Food came at a decent pace. Out of the dishes we ordered, my favourite would be: grill pork belly, taro chips, yaki soba, and the fried shrimp prawn. If you want some chewy squid, then you could order the squid. The sauce tasted good but I could imagine cooking it to its perfection is hard, especially when the izakaya was actually pretty full due to the beer happy hour! The other issue would be finding a parking space. Otherwise, I would love to come back again.

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    Interior

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    Mentaiko cheese gyoza

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    LIMITLESS Bar & Grill - Kamayan Feast

    LIMITLESS Bar & Grill

    4.0(38 reviews)
    5.5 km

    This Bar and Grill in Thornhill has been serving your favorite Filipino dishes for more than 7…read moreyears. There are TVs near the bar where you can enjoy sporting events and activities. The service was impeccable - staff were warm and attentive. The only downside is that the place is a little hidden. Food was not bad - highly recommended the sisig and sausages

    I remember when I was working from home full time during COVID, I always ordered the pork chop…read moreplatter from Limitless for lunch when I felt too lazy to cook anything myself. The food here accompanied me through the pandemic pretty much. I thought about it the other day, so I brought my mom back here to dine in. My mom really likes a Vietnamese pork chop, so I want to see if she would enjoy the Filipino charcoal-grilled version of it (she rarely had any Filipino food in her life). We ordered the BBQ grill platter with rice and four tacos to share since our visit was on a Tuesday. So, we actually didn't enjoy the tacos as much. The jerk chicken had an unexpected vinegar flavour (it was more like a chicken adobo), and the other chicken was served as popcorn chicken with spicy mayo. I was not the biggest fan, I have to say. The fish and beef tacos were better than the chicken ones, but there was nothing too special about them. The grilled platter was the hit, though--to me, grilled meat and dishes are always the signature of limitless. The meats were full of charcoal flavour. The pork chop & the skrewers were lean yet fragrant without being overly greasy (like many other restaurants). They went super well with rice. I was hoping that they would serve the raisin coleslaw tho--those were great back then, lol. I bet the Kamayan feast at Limitless would be worth a try. I'll come back with my gang of kuyas another day

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    LIMITLESS Bar & Grill - Screen at the bar

    Screen at the bar

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    LIMITLESS Bar & Grill

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    Thornhill Pub - Deluxe interior.

    Thornhill Pub

    2.1(88 reviews)
    4.2 kmThornhill, Langstaff
    $$

    This is THE patio to land yourself in Thornhill on a schewty day. Yes the prices are a bit high and…read morethere is now a 25% tip option o. the tap but ... A great option for Thornhill for a cold beer with iced glasses and $20 nachos + extra fir protein. The server was on her own but still managed a great smile and attentive to her customers on a Weednesday afternoo . The patio is fantastic and take it for what it is, a fun pub option where old and young alike can schmooze and get a bit of a buzz fo4 a reasonable price. -Zuk

    Well, if you're stuck waiting for a Viva bus, and you want a beer, and there's nothing else…read morearound...anyway, that's why I went in. The place is gorgeous on the outside and inside. I imagine the patio must be great in the summer. Yonge Street is close by, but Canadians become immune to carbon monoxide is summer because we throng to any outoor space, and rhe patio is further back than many downtown Toronto patios. The vibe inside is "moneyed gastropub". Glass and wood and UK heritage. The menu is huge, so a bit of a red lag, and more like a chain pub than a gastropub. FIghting off my PTSD from the last time I ordered a non-deep fried fish from a pub, I ordered the salmon with a side of mashed potatoes. The server seemed a bit nervous, so I ran down my mental checklist. Shaved in the morning? Check. Showered? Check. Wearing clothes? Check. However, she was efficient, so no real complaints. The salmon arrived with a surprisingly nice presentation. It didn't smell like fish, so my PTSD subsided. It was a bit bland at the start, but as I got further in, the seasoning on top were quite pleasent. The peppers underneath were from frozen, and the mashed potatoes were from flakes, but it wasn't bad. Prices were at the level of any GTA gastropub. I imiagine this place is really popular with the locals, especially in summer. I can't say it's a destination, though, as there are so many pubs with the same design choices and vibe to choose from, and some have limited menus to focus on what the chef does best. But, if you're stuck at that bus stop and want a beer, I'd recommend it!

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    My meal.

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    Entrance.

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    Nangman Pocha

    Nangman Pocha

    3.7(30 reviews)
    1.8 km

    Came here during a weekday lunch hour as I heard they had pretty cost effective katsu lunch…read morespecials. Ordered the chicken katsu, came with two thin chicken katsu, rice, potatoes, & coleslaw. The chicken was drizzled with a savoury katsu sauce. About $12 total for the meal itself, in a time like now, that's hard to come by for the quantity of food you get! Filling & flavourful, I recommend! Had Kim's Makegeoli, mango flavoured and it was an amazing compliment to the meal. Service- self serve at counter top. No tips. Seating - they do have seating at the main level as well as a sunny, well lit second level with more seating. I think this restaurant spot has a lot of potential to grow, and attract small groups looking to catch up, drink, eat and hang! Overall, would recommend :)

    With its price point, I'm genuinely impressed by Nangman Katsu's quality and portion size. For just…read more$11.99 (plus tax, no tip), you get two generously sized katsu, salad, potato wedges, a small bowl of rice, and even a yakult on the side. Honestly, that's more than enough for a satisfying meal, and it left me comfortably full. The quality holds up too. The katsu is fried to a perfect golden crisp, delivering a satisfying crunch, and it's paired with a rich, buttery katsu sauce that ties everything together. It's the kind of simple, well-executed meal that really hits the spot. My family also tried the katsu stuffed with cheese and vegetables ($15.99), which was super enjoyable. The melted cheese adds an extra layer of indulgence and makes each bite even more satisfying. We're definitely looking forward to coming back to try more items on the menu. It's mostly self-serve (you order, pick up your food, and return your utensils), so tipping isn't expected. The vibe is a bit...ah different, since you can tell it transitions into a Korean bar at night. It's also quite small, so it fills up quickly.

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