A good downtown food scene has lots of different options - different ethnicities, styles and price…read morepoints - to cater to the equally varied tastes and needs of people. I was wanting a quick bite before meeting coworkers for a drink, and Iron Rooster fit the bill. The store was quiet for a Friday evening, and the lone staff member doubled as both server and cook. The menu is somewhat lean (figuratively speaking, as it's more vegetable-adverse than KFC!), with familiar fried chicken items like wings, drumsticks, house-made popcorn chicken, strips and a chicken burger. Sides are equally deep fried and brown. I wish the menu would lean more into more obviously Asian versions of fried chicken, but a couple such options do show up, with the Beijing chicken wrap and a curry chicken bowl (effectively karaage don). I ended up going with Combo Meal A, which gives you the option of a chicken burger or the Beijing wrap, and fries or a couple chicken wings. Unsurprisingly, I went for the wrap and did not double down on chicken, opting for the fries instead. I was eating-in, so my food came as it was ready. The fries came in the now very common, mini-deep-fryer basket, with a decent amount of golden brown fries filling it. They were crispy-coated, so a bit of a cop-out in this golden age of hand-cut fries, but hey, they were still wonderfully crisp, hot and fluffy! Oh, and I got a garlic seasoning on them as well, so they had some more oomph. The wrap soon followed, rolled up in paper that has some very cute branding! It wasn't huge, with a couple chicken strips, pickled cucumber, green onion, and a sweet and salty, teriyaki-esque sauce. The flavours all kind of worked though, and the pliable wrap (not sure what its origins were, as it seemed too stretchy to be a standard wheat tortilla) held up well. The chicken's crispness suffered from the sauce and self-steaming, but these things happen. My second visit had me stopping in before a trivia night with friends, and this time I went for the half-sized portion of Cornish hen, once again getting fries for my side. There were a few takeout orders ahead of me in the queue, but it wasn't too long of a wait. My basket of fries came out first, and the crispy coating and garlic seasoning were just as good as last time. It was a bit longer for my chicken, but it was worth it. The batter was good and crispy, the meat tender and juicy, and it was an ongoing battle between my hunger and self-preservation instinct from the hot-out-of-the-fryer chicken. Interestingly, the chicken is cooked as one solid piece, as being broken down into its constituent parts would have made for a better coating-to-meat ratio, and it would cook quicker too. My chosen side sauce of honey garlic added further flavour and a contrasting hit of sweetness. Service on both visits was very friendly and helpful. Sometimes you just have to scratch that itch for fried chicken, and Iron Rooster has got your fix.

Themis restaurant had great fried chicken options. The dry seasoned and breaded spicy chicken wings…read morewere very tasty. They also make excellent popcorn chicken. The people at the restaurant were very helpful when explaining the menu and made good recommendations. I will be back if I am the area.

Filipino food is probably my favourite international cuisine, with its delicious mix of Asian and…read moreSpanish flavours, and while their fast food is much more American-ized than their more traditional stuff, it's its own little niche that deserves some love too! McJolly was started by Filipino immigrants who became restauranteurs in Halifax and takes its name from two of the most popular fast food chains in the Philippines. No guesses are needed for the prefix, but the second part may be less familiar for Maritimers - Jollibee. They're only just starting to expand in Canada, with about 30 locations across the country, and are known for their assorted menu of fried chicken, burgers, and Filipino-style spaghetti. The menu at McJolly is much the same, and I had the fried chicken section in my sights. I went for Comb Meal #3 - fried chicken, rice and your choice of coleslaw or corn (I chose the latter). I thought I was getting a lighter meal than some of the combos that have both rice and spaghetti, but when my tray was in front of me, the *four* pieces of chicken (two drumsticks and two thighs, go Team Dark Meat!) said otherwise! Hilariously, I was in a bit of a rush to get to a job interview, so I had to inhale this meal and couldn't quite give it the attention it deserved, but there were really only four different items - the chicken, steamed rice, corn and gravy. I won't play coy and leave it until the end of the review - the chicken was awesome! The coating was super crisp, and the meat within was moist and tender. I do wish Filipino fried chicken had more seasoning to it, but hey, well executed fried chicken is still a wonderful thing! The gravy had a pleasant peppery kick to it, and I slathered it over both the chicken and the rice. The small cup of corn was a bit of an afterthought, and I probably should have gone with the coleslaw on the off chance that it would be a vinegar-based dressing to have something to cut through the rich chicken, but it's likely mayo-based anyway. I love that Filipino food has really been blowing up in Halifax the past few years, and I'll definitely be doing a deep dive into it all, including a return visit to McJolly for the spaghetti next time!

Food was amazing . On point. Delicious. Pro tip: use the sriracha sauce with your rice!…read more 10/10 would recommend

Ordered here only a few times- when in area-…read more Ordered pick up the other day : 3 chicken fingers/ fry order/ 1/4 chicken / roasted potatoes w/ garlic sauce- Enjoyed it all but only wish the potatoes were cooked a bit longer as were semi hard - garlic sauce delicious though -

I love this place! Every time, it is fantastic. The crispy, crunchy chicken burgers are second to…read morenone. They always have a weekly special burger, but even their basic McChickn is stellar. Sides are also great. I have not had the rotisserie style chicken because I love the burgers too much to try it! Service is quick. The space is fairly small, but I've never had to wait to sit for more than a few minutes.

We were traveling around the coast and got hungry. This area was the first populated area we saw…read moreon our drive so we stopped and decided to try the chicken even though there were bad reviews previously years ago. We had a small line ahead of us. So far, so good. That means there are people out there who like this chicken. My husband ordered a K/Krunch chicken sandwich of which I was able to sample. It exploded with flavors and he enjoyed it. We also ordered a 6 piece chicken that came with a generous portion of potato wedges (crispers). My chicken breast and thigh were juicy and lightly breaded and not salty! Usually now days everything is over salted so I always appreciate food that tastes just right. So, in leu of the previous bad reviews I have to say our experience was awesome along with the friendly service. People were in and out but it never seemed too loud while sitting inside dining.

Ordered a 4 piece chicken dinner and paid for it. I was told there were only 2 pieces…read moreavailable...(This place serves chicken right?) I was told it would be at least a 20 minute wait. After 15 minutes, I was refunded my order and then ordered the 2 piece dinner. I then made the mistake of ordering 'spicy'. What I got was inedible. It was SO hot I had to throw it out. I lived in the Caribbean and I know and like hot food...this was way too much. Not going back.

Good service and convenient location food is okay always fresh and well prepared. Wish it had its…read moreown location and made fries

How often do you come across a fried chicken take out place in a gas station? And a good one at…read morethat. This place serves up crispy fried chicken. Not overly oily nor salty unlike big box chains that specializes in the same product. And they are huge pieces that you get. Definitely get your money's worth here. Do yourself a favour and have a break with some fried chicken after gassing up or while waiting for your laundry from the adjacent laundromat.

Tried cheese ball, sotteok sotteok, corn cheese, and bbq (beef ribeye and dwaeji). Foods were ok…read moreand price was high.

The waitstaff were pleasant, overall good experience. Prices were very good. Our meal was cooked…read morefor us at the table. I had the pear drink, very tasty.

The food is delicious and the staff is professional and friendly. We tried their ribs, jerk…read morechicken, mac and cheese, and red beans and rice. I cannot wait to go back and try their other dishes. So yummy.

Had the order from uber first- as it's too far for me- ordered the ribs n mac n cheese n beans--I'm…read morenot one for beans so I indicated none so they added another piece of their delicious cornbread! Second time I did as for no beans but it came with them- someone dropped the ball Anyway still amazing food!

Delicious food, fantastic service! After waiting more than a year to try it, I wish I had gone in…read moreright away. Highly recommend.

We've ordered from their website and had to wait an hour. We called their place and the number is…read morenot in service, all the possible numbers in their socials are either not theirs or not in service. We had to call the other restaurant "Charger Burger" the call was received in Darmouth and after 10 minutes of waiting they told us "you're supposed to go pick it up" even if in the order they made us write our address and clearly said "delivery time." We got ready and were about to head out to the restaurant, when we received a notification saying "your delivery will be there in 15 minutes." The food was soggy, not what we usually get/expected :( Would not recommend to order in, better to eat there or order from somewhere else.

THE best chicken place in the city, and I've tried them all. Ordered the sandwich and the bites,…read moreboth of which were incredible.

With all the ramen choices that are popping up in Halifax now I was excited to see a new one but…read moresadly I was a bit disappointed I had the Tonkotsu ramen (14.95)with the option of a meal for $5 more you get a small seaweed salad, a pop, and your choice of 2 spicy chicken wings or a small chicken cutlet. I got the cutlet, it was crunchy and not to bad with the special.barbq sauce. The ramen however screamed on instant broth. The noodles were not that great. They did not have the chewy texture I like. The broth to me was too milky and screamed that it was made from some i instant powder. It was very one-dimensional and did not have that sticky mouth feel that comes from the collagen in real Ramen broth there was no complex flavors and was just a let down. I do not think I will be back.

Amazing service and hearty food. Best onion rings ever and generous portions…read more Also freshly made chicken schnitzel and maple curry chicken pasta were flavorful and delicious. No room for dessert but will be back soon!

The place was very clean, neat& tidy. The server was very friendly & informative about the menu…read moreoptions. My wife ordered the Breakfast skillet and I ordered the Haddock tips. It was not long after that our meals came and there was more food than you could imagine. We both could not finish our meals. They were both very delicious but there was more than we could eat which is not a bad thing. I would recommend this place to anyone. Lots of parking spaces and very easy to find. The only thing that we found that was a bit of an issue were the flies. There was a few buzzing around while we were eating but definitely not a show stopper.