I think this place was quite disappointing in terms of taste. I am a huge Korean fried chicken fan and I went here after trying multiple places before so I knew what to expect. But to my surprise, the flavours just didn't hit the right spot and it was just either spicy or swet, nothing in between and definitely not balanced. We tried the sarang platter and there was definitely a lot of food that we split between 4 people and still couldn't manage to finish up. There were chicken, calamari - really bad and very chewy idk how they ended up serving full sized calamari, and chips in our platter and none of it really tasted good. Not even the chips lol. They also served dips with the food and interestingly all the dips were sweet... The place also looked very dull and dark inside which gave a very depressing vibe. Service was okay and they have a no tipping policy in place. read more

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Saw this place online and as a HUGE korean fried chicken fan, I had to check it out :) Here's what I ordered: Golden lava platter for 1: 9.5/10 This tasted exactly how I wanted it to taste! A very strong, rich salted egg yolk flavour, with an extremely crispy breading. The seasoning reminded me so much of my favourite Irvin's salted egg yolk potato chips I get from Asian grocery stores. The chicken inside was juicy, opted for the bone-in chicken for both platters and it was definitely a good choice! Sweet as Platter for 1: Whenever I go to korean fried chicken spots I always have to get a sweet & spicy one as a benchmark! This one was pretty solid, good flavour and crispy. I ordered level 2/3 spice, next time I would pick 3 as it didn't have that much of a kick to me (I have a high spicey tolerance to be fair). Cheesy kimchi fried rice: 7.5/10 Great flavour, a bit on the greasy side though! Tempura shrimp: 8/10 Classic tempura, bouncy shrimp and fried well. This spot is halal, and sensory-friendly. They have a sensory room as well as sensory tools for those who need them. I also noticed that they had special ramadan deals going on. They also operate on a no tipping policy. I went on a Wednesday at 6PM, and while it wasn't too busy, I imagine that the place will fill up fast on weekends. This is one of my new favorite fried chicken spots, I'll be back for sure! read more

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December 28, 2025 - We got the Sarang feast and split it among 4 people. It came with 4 choices of chicken flavours, fries, coleslaw and some pickled radish. I think we got snowed under, good as gold, sambal oelek, and hard case. The chicken was all fried to perfection. Very juicy, tender, and flavourful. My favorite was probably the sambal. It was a unique spice that covered the chicken. Overall, very good and easy place to recommend. read more

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We came here as a party of 5 to celebrate my friend's birthday. This location is 5 minute walk from the TTC and not to be confused with the larger Danforth location. This is a social enterprise and has a small sensory room with lights and little play things. There are about 6 sets of tables with bean bag low table seating and some bar height tables. We ordered the Sarang platter and the beef bulgogi chorrillana. The assortment of 4 different chicken flavours were good, with tornado fries and fried squid in the platter. We could pick between White/dark meat, boneless or drumsticks/wings for the chicken but they all had to be the same. We picked the honey mustard and sweet & spicy 1 chilli. We ended up getting two more small platters with the salted egg yolk boneless and original in drumsticks and wings to try the different flavours and cuts. The calamansi sparkling drink was also refreshing to wash everything down with. They also serve a free probiotic drink at the end of the meal to aid digestion too! There were plenty of leftovers for next day s lunch and we all enjoyed the food and ambiance. It is refreshing that tipping was discouraged while we received great service. I definitely would come back and support this social enterprise. read more

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3.5 - The bulgogi fries was really good, I liked it better than the fried chicken imo. The sauce was sweet and paired really well with the fries, bulgogi and kimchi. I am a huge fan of runny yolks so the egg was a bonus to the dish. For the chicken, I thought it was okay, I have had better flavours. I would give it another try and get another flavour such as the original or gold as gold. Service was good, the waiter was busy but still came to us and patiently took our order. I like the concept behind this establishment with the tipping and sensory room as well. read more

Sarang Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've wanted to visit Sarang Kitchen since I read about them on BlogTO because I wanted to support a restaurant that valued diversity and inclusion and fairness and equity towards restaurant staff. I finally got the chance recently and let me say, besides their awesome values, they have AMAZING food to match. Let me get into the values part a little bit because I feel really passionate about that. Sarang Kitchen truly believes in giving staff a standard of living wage and actually discourage tipping as the staff wages are built into the menu items - a practice I wholly support. They also employ neurodiverse staff who are on the spectrum or have learning disabilities, and try to create a safe space for everyone at the restaurant, providing sensory boxes and a multi-sensory room for guests, if needed. On to the food, they specialize in Korean fried chicken so I of course had to get that. I chose Choice Bro - a house special soy sauce fermented with fruits mixed with fried garlic. I also appreciated they had a vegetarian option of Korean fried cauliflower so I got that too to fool myself into thinking I was making healthy choices hehe. They have monthly specials which had two different sauce flavors that aren't part of their usual menu - I got the monthly special creamy wasabi sauce for my fried cauliflower. Each fried chicken or cauliflower dish comes with a small bowl of cabbage and daikon. The Choice Bro is hands down one of the best soy sauce-based Korean fried chicken I've had in the GTA. The sauce was flavorful but light enough for you to keep munching on without feeling heavy. The fried cauliflower was also one of the best I've had - they l excel with their crispy batter. The creamy wasabi sauce sadly was a miss for me because it felt rather heavy to eat with all the cream - the wasabi flavor was nice though. Overall, my husband and I both agreed we will definitely be returning. It's a bit of a drive for us but it's worth it! We'll be coming back to share the love with friends! :) read more

Sarang Kitchen - Creamy wasabi fried cauliflower - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Got the sarang platter. Golden lava sauce (salted egg yolk) was slightly spicy. The salted egg yolk flavour could be stronger. Choice bro was garlic soy, but without the usual kick. Both flavours were decent & crispy, but could be moister. The sauces were decent: sweet chili, garlic soy, honey mustard & condensed milk. Squid, salad & chips were decent. The "tornado cut chips" were deep fried chips & did not have the slight chewiness & thickness of tornado potato. read more

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Sarang Kitchen is a Korean restaurant that helps to break down the employment barriers for those who are neurodivergent. Upon entering we were immediately greeted with friendly smiles and welcoming staff. We were seated immediately and provided water while we browsed the menu. There was honestly so much to choose from, and I was tempted to try one of their spicy challenges. However I opted to save that for another day and just ordered some sharable for the both of us to try. The Rosé spicy rice cake stew was creamy, and not too spicy. The fries are your typical crispy French fry but the star was their homemade mayo! Lastly the 'Snowed Under' fried chicken was perfectly fried, however I found the powdered cheese to be a little underwhelming as it didn't have as much cheese flavour as I was expecting. We noticed that the restaurant also had a sensory room, and lots of comfy bean bag chairs, making this a cozy place for any neurodivergent. Portion sizes are big, and decently worth it for the price. Tipping is not mandatory, but we encourage you all to tip if you're coming to this place as the friendly staff definitely deserve it! My only small complaint were the table sizes. The tables for 2 people were smaller than other places, and with our 3 dishes, it filled up the entire table... making it slightly difficult to eat while trying to avoid knocking things over. Other than that, rating Sarang Kitchen 4/5. We will definitely be coming again! read more

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We heard about Sarang Kitchen's story, and we are happy to report that they genuinely walk the talk. The restaurant is not large, with a few different seating options. We opted for 2 platters of fried chicken - 'Choice Bro' and 'Golden Lava'. I had never had anything like the 'Golden Lava', which has salted egg yolk sauce and curry leaves. Highly recommend this option if you're looking for something non-traditional but still delicious. Our waiter also mentioned this was his favourite menu item. The chicken was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. We had some leftovers after our meal, and I savoured it just as much the next day. Throughout the restaurant are elements that demonstrate their commitment to the neurodivergent community, such as sensory boxes and a multi-sensory room. They also have a 'hospitality included' policy, promoting equal pay between FOH and BOH staff. Overall, we had a lovely experience at Sarang Kitchen. read more

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Spot was nice and cozy, they had bean bag options to sit on and regular booths. Had a really cute sensory room And sensory bins you can get from the front to bring to your table. Service was good staff were really nice Food was good too big portions Seemed popular people were always coming in They Discourage Tipping As someone who works with children with autism it was nice to see a place that celebrates minds of all kinds read more

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This fried chicken spot has been on my radar for such a long time especially since with their inclusivity policy on making their restaurant more accessible to a wide range of people. Sarang Platter (Sarang Kitchen): Suggested as a suitable amount for 4 people which I think was accurate amount. There was a reasonable variety of flavours to choose from - we got two spicy and non-spicy chicken. I'm not really a huge spice person so I preferred the non-spicy options more (especially the soy garlic). The spice was definitely more a strong lingering spice. Though I will say it definitely seems more of a modern take on classic Korean fried chicken flavours as there wasn't as many traditional flavours besides the snowing cheese and soy garlic. The chicken was quite crispy and good quality. It was great that Sarang Kitchen is also halal certified and follows a no-tip policy for their restaurant. I highly recommend getting reservations in advance if you want more booth seating as it's a relatively small place. I would advise it's a bit outside the usual taste palette of typical Korean fried chicken flavours but still good. read more

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Stopped in for some KFC. Korean fried chicken. The bean seating was terrible. I had to ask to move due to discomfort. Ordered platter for one with choice bro sauce. Ordered sambal oelek fried cauliflower. The sambal oelek (Malaysian spicy garlic chili) started off nice then got wildly spicy in a good way. Was definitely sweating by the end. Portions were ok. The Asian in me would highly recommend a side of rice. Staff was really friendly. read more

Sarang Kitchen - Platter for one (choice bro sauce) and sambal oelek cauliflower. - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My wife and I went to Sarang Kitchen as we were exploring Dufferin Mall on the weekend. Sarang Kitchen is only about a 10 minute walk from the mall and we were feeling quite peckish. We had heard lots of great things about the restaurant and how it was all inclusive. This was also my first time trying Korean fried chicken, mainly because I hadn't been able to find a restaurant serving halal chicken. When we went, we were greeted by the kind staff who showed us to our table. The ambiance was nice and cozy; there was beanbag chairs for people who wanted to be cozy, and normal seating for those who wanted something more 'normal'. We opted for the normal seating as we wanted to order their stew. We ended up ordering one portion of their spicy rice cake stew and one portion of their Korean fried chicken with their Sweet As sauce. Both were incredible. I would urge anyone in the area to come and try the restaurant out. Pricing was fair in my opinion and we had lots of the stew leftover for the next days dinner! read more

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I can't really say much about the inclusivity efforts here, but their Korean fried chicken, specifically the flavour Choice, Bro was hands down the BEST I've ever eaten among all the KFC I've ever had. It wasn't too sweet or salty. It was also refreshing, like I was trying Korean fried chicken for the first time. Every bite was delightful. All my friends who tried felt the same. The tteokbokki and sides were also good in flavour and value. We had some difficulty stirring the tteokbokki because of how full the pan was but we appreciated the amount they served nonetheless. The sweet mayo ketchup they used was different. There may be some added honey in that? The flavour was addicting. At the end of the meal, we got complimentary Yakult. They have a big drink menu that can accommodate a variety of moods. Service was friendly, overall OK; it was only one girl hosting and serving on a Friday 9PM, with half the seats filled, so she was really busy and it took some time before we could be assisted for anything. It wasn't too loud but it wasn't quiet either. Great music choice, though if you have sound sensitivities, you may want to bring headphones or earplugs. There are 2 washrooms, unisex. They were clean and had pads, tampons, and toothpicks, which was nice. Highly recommend trying this place out. read more

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Decently good food and you get lots of it too! We ordered the sarang platter for 2 people and we basically were able to take more than half of it back. The chicken was super crispy but be warned, thought it is to be expected, the food was fairly greasy. Regardless, the story behind the shop is cute, they are halal friendly, and the service was good. read more

Sarang Kitchen - Sarang Plater - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Sarang Kitchen is a cozy spot that serves crispy Korean chicken with a selection of flavors and sides. They are well known for their eating contest, during our stay, a group did give it a try and made a concerted effort for the 5 lbs of fried chicken in 15 min. It is a place that serves Halal and is accommodating with people who face neurodivergent needs. There is a sensory room as well as sensory friendly hours to help create an inclusive outing experience for those that need the service/facilities. The space is small and cozy and they have tables that seat 2s and 4s with some booths and tables that are side-by-side that may be able to fit more. (Some of the tables are on the ground with bean bag seats.) I would likely only come with up to 4 people, only due to the space and the popularity of the restaurant. We ordered the Sarang Platter that comes with 2 chicken flavors, a fried squid, a tornado cut chip on a skewer, 4 dipping sauces, cabbage coleslaw, and pickled radish with the boneless option. The server was great and their sauce recommendation was on point and everything was cooked fresh. The food arrive around 20-30 min after seating and ordering. Wait time for a Saturday afternoon was great, we only had to wait 10-15 min to have a table open up. The fried chicken batter is one of the crispiest I've had and was a great vessel for the sauce. If you like sauce on moist chicken, this is the place for that. For two people, we were comfortably full after eating about 75-80% of the platter and took the rest home where it all reheated very well in the air fryer. Would come again with friends that eat Halal, looking forward to trying their spicy rice cake stew in future. read more

This is my second time coming to Sarang Kitchen. I've got to say, this is my first time trying Halal KFC. I am thoroughly impressed with the crisp ones and environmental setup that they have got going on, especially the sensory room. As for the service, however, I feel like they could improve on that department because it was jam-packed and very hard to flag someone down for service read more

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A friend and I came to try out the Korean fried chicken here, and we were not disappointed! We tried the Kapai and Sweet As chicken, as well as the kimchi dumplings. The chicken was good quality and the sauce used was amazing. I didn't feel too strongly about the dumplings, they were fine. Inside there was a variety of seating, including barstool, bean bags, and regular tables. Since we came on a Saturday night it was a bit hectic and the staff were very busy. The wait times were a bit long, but I'll cut them a bit of slack because they are new. read more

Sarang Kitchen - Kapai Bone-in Chicken - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was drawn to this place because I saw that they hire people who are neurodivergent. It's also conveniently located close to the green line of the TTC. Now about the food..... it's amazing! We got some boneless fried chicken, spicy rice cake stew, and corn with mayo and cheese. I ordered the rice cake stew thinking I would like it but my partner wouldn't - but to my surprise he also loved it! They aren't kidding about the spice - I only ordered level 1 spicy but it still cleared my sinuses. The fried chicken is some of the best I've ever had - even without the bone. It doesn't need much sauce because the chicken is already nice and tender. If there's ones thing I could go without, it's the corn with mayo and cheese, but it's not bad! I took a peak at the sensory room and it's a great addition to an inclusive space. read more

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As a group of 8, we opted for a platter per family. Each came with tornado chips or fries and I immediately regretted choosing the chips. They were crispy but were overdone and had a burnt aftertaste. I know chips are not the main star of the show but it's a dealbreaker for me as half the platter (under the squid) is all chips. Chicken was juicy and breaded nicely. Sauces were interesting and I liked that it came with 4 different sauces to try. If coming with a large group, beware: I made a reservation via DM and despite a confirmation was told upon arrival it wasn't in the system. Thankfully I planned to arrive at opening and lots of space was available. Lastly, several drinks on the menu were unavailable which was a bummer. We were told the supplier was on holiday. read more

Sarang Kitchen - Sarang Platter, $69.99 - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Sarang Kitchen was my go-to fix for Korean fried chicken cravings. I got the Sarang Platter from their Party Platters section, choosing Good as Gold (Truffle) and Snowed Under (Cheese) flavours. The black truffle chicken hit me with a strong truffle aroma that overwhelmed me a bit. Next, the Snowed Under chicken had crispy pieces dusted with a sweet cheesy powder. The Crispy Whole Squid arrived skewered and looking epic. Although the batter slipped off as I cut into it, it tasted good. Tornado cut chips were scattered across the platter, and I dipped them into the array of 4 sauces they had. The crunchy goodness was fun, though I wished the chips were drained of oil a bit more. The cabbage coleslaw with thousand island dressing gave my taste buds a fresh break, and the pickled radishes added a sharp contrast. Due to the high traffic, we could only sit on bean bags, which felt casual but slightly awkward. Service was minimal, though the staff responded quickly when I called them over. Overall, Sarang Kitchen serves decent Korean fried chicken. If I am in the area again, I would happily introduce it to my friend who is craving a fried chicken feast. read more

Sarang Kitchen - Sarang Platter, Good as Gold (Truffle, Boneless), Snowed Under (Cheese, Boneless) - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

one of the BEST KFC restaurants in town! I love how they have unique names to their different flavours and all sauces are made in house their chicken is always juicy and crispy, the portion is generous and for 2 orders it takes me at lease 2 full days to finish ( for 1 girl) they are also no-tip establishment! this is rare in KFC restaurants and they're definitely making a positive change! I'd much rather support local businesses like this who pour their soul and heart into making great food and a better work environment read more

Tasty Korean chicken and a sensory-friendly environment, complete with a sensory room. read more

Sarang Kitchen - Korean Fried Chicken - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were looking for a late night dinner place after travelling and stumbled upon this place and this place really did exceed my expectations. The food was all really delicious! Squid rings- we got this as a side with the spicy rice cakes and it was fun to try but nothing mind blowing for us to order again Spicy rice cakes- we got the medium size and it fed 2 people along with the fried chicken. 10/10 soooo good! They use wheat cakes and I loved the chewiness and texture more than traditional rice cakes. There was no shortage of fish cakes and I love that it by defaults comes with ramen. Such a hearty comforting dish and I am definitely already dreaming about coming back to eat it again. Korean fried chicken- we got the bone-in wings (my number 1) with the sweet as sauce and it was deliciously sweet and perfectly spicy at level 2. The chicken came out hot and sooo juicy. These were so well done and pretty perfect. The pickled vegetables were so refreshing to eat along side the rice cakes and chicken. The service was very lovely, prompt, and the owners were so nice and we definitely stayed a little after closing and they did not try to push us out and was very kind. I will definitely be back as this was one of my favorite meals during my trip. read more

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Good food but not inclusive. The food was delicious! Tender fried chicken with a light crispy batter. Squid was done to perfection. The portions were generous. We appreciated that it was a tip-included restaurant. As a parent of a level 1 (meaning: low level of support needed) autistic teenager we really appreciate the strides for inclusion and were eager to check out this place! We came right at opening time so it was empty at first and they were playing 70's soul. It quickly filled up which is a testament to their excellent food but because of the ceramic floors, wood tables, etc the chatter and clatter became very very loud. We went to check out the sensory room and my teen felt that there should be a handle on the inside to close the door. Also, the room was not at all sound proof. My teen felt it could have been darker and therefore cosier and felt it was too stimulating, ironically. My partner and I were very confused by the menu as it wasn't clear what each dish came with. A line or two on the menu saying it came with coleslaw and pickles would have helped, instead of us asking a lot of questions. We wished there was a "sampler" option for two but there wasn't so we ordered the Sarang Platter. Which was definitely way too much for two people. Our kid had the "cheese k-dog", expecting it to be a Korean-style hot dog on a stick (there was no description on the menu). But it was all cheese, with sugar sprinkled on the batter and a sauce drizzled on top. If you consider that the clientele may be/with neurodiverse people, a simplified (i.e. sauce on side) and a couple of "regular" items (eg, korean ribs, sushi) as their palates tend to be quite fond of the plain and familiar. Sarang Kitchen is a restaurant that happens to have a few sensory friendly options thrown in but right now they shouldn't promote themselves as being inclusive. But they could be, with a few tweaks. Crossing fingers. read more

Vibes were amazing Food was so good but a little pricy tbh Chicken was super delicious and seasoned and fried and crispy absolutely perfect Fries were also amazing Service was also great we came in the middle of the day where there was literally no one Overall 8/10 I would go again read more

Food looked amazing, visited with friends and they loved it. Unfortunately not a single menu item is gluten free. That meant do to my Celiac I couldn't order anything . Good service. Attentive staff. read more

The food was wonderful! Thanks for hosting us today. The service was amazing as well even though they were short staffed and ambiance was good! read more

These folks know deep-fry: everything is light, crunchy, and never greasy. But... there's barely anything but deep-fried foods. And it's not cheap either. If I'm paying $25 and up I'd rather have something more classy: feels like a lot to pay for fast food with pop music and diner decor. Had the seaweed rolls (not good), the prawns (ok), and the not-fried chicken (ok). read more

excellent service, lovely ambiance and relaxing music. I also love their foods! You should try and visit here!

We need more Sarang Kitchens around. The owner was delightful. No judgement from owners or waiter. Utmost patience with us. We were a party of 12 including neurodiverse young adults. Sensory room for patrons was a plus. We enjoyed the atmosphere and food. We will be back soon! Hoping for another one like this to open in the east end. read more