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    Chicken In the Kitchen

    3.5 (152 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Katsu
    Meghana W.

    I just love the lively ambiance and the food was amazing. We had chicken katsu and Korean fried chicken. Both the dishes were perfection. The service was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to have some drinks and conversations with your friends.

    Christine C.

    I don't drink much, but the mango coronita is a dangerous game changer. It was so refreshing with the beer and absolutely perfect for a hot day. My bestie ordered one too, and it was the kind of drink where you barely taste the alcohol, just smooth and balanced. The crispy fries were a nice little palate cleanser in between all the good eating. The katsu was insanely good, super crispy on the outside with juicy meat inside. The rich brown curry sauce tied it all together for the perfect bite. The chicken was the real star. The garlic chips added a great crunch, the sticky sauce had tons of flavor, and somehow the chicken stayed crispy underneath it all. Juicy meat, crispy coating, and even some potato wedges tossed in the sauce made every bite addictive. This spot is perfect for date night or a girls' night out. The patio and indoor vibes are both great, the service is solid, and the food and drinks are even better. Only thing we didn't love while on the patio wre the pigeons landing on the roof. Dirt would roll off of it and onto our table, but thanks fully we had finished all I ur food and drinks

    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.

    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!

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    Place with good food and great atmosphere. Cheap shots daily makes it even more perfect!

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    I don't like their chicken, but they have $3 shots on weekends and their service has always been good.

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    Fast and good service. Lots of options for chicken and the supreme spicy chicken's got a nice kick. Will definitely come back again.

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    St. Louis Bar & Grill

    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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    Boneless wing (they were really just dry nuggets)
    Boneless wing (they were really just dry nuggets)
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    Anji Izakaya

    Anji Izakaya

    3.8
    (53 reviews)
    2.3 km
    $$

    Wow. I love this spot. Can't believe I waited so long!!! Reservations are made online. They open at…read more5:30-2-45 daily. We went here to try the highballs since there is not a lot of places that have it. So we were excited about that. But man! The food is so good! It was so hard to choose a dish between 4 people. We chose 3 and we left satisfied. We will definitely come back to try more dishes. I would suggest come early. Parking is hard there being on Yonge Street.

    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.

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    Mentaiko cheese gyoza
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    Highball cocktails
    LIMITLESS Bar & Grill

    LIMITLESS Bar & Grill

    4.0
    (39 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

    You know when you find something really good that's not mainstream and you want to gate keep so it…read moredoesn't get packed and busy you can get in next time you go, well this is the place! This hole in the wall place is close by to our home and it's been on our radar for awhile. Finally stopped in for the quarter final England vs Norway game. As we figured most bars and pubs will be packed we really didn't wanna be in a crowded place. So glad we did, they did special World Cup pints for $5! We weren't crazy hungry so we go the bang bang shrimp to start! Best bang bang shrimp we've ever had! Came in 8 pcs for $13.99. Next we decided to take advantage of the 2lbs wing with fries for $15 when you order a pitcher of beer. ($21.99 and up) We got Cajun and lemon pepper! Their wings are huge and their spice blends was fire!! Was sad they ran out of mango chipotle! Will definitely be back to try their tacos! The only thing worth mentioning is even with their high ceiling their ventilation seems not so good. You could smell everything the kitchens making. Other than that this place was awesome!

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    Thornhill Pub

    Thornhill Pub

    2.1
    (89 reviews)
    4.2 km
    $$

    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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    Nangman Pocha

    Nangman Pocha

    3.8
    (32 reviews)
    1.8 km

    Nangman Pocha is a fantastic spot if you're looking for authentic Korean pocha vibes, delicious…read morecomfort food, and a fun atmosphere. We ordered the pan-seared beef intestine, calamari, Korean Army Stew, and pork hock with salad. The beef intestine was cut tableside, which made the experience even more enjoyable, and the texture was excellent. The Army Stew was massive, packed with toppings, and perfect for sharing. The pork hock paired with the fresh salad was another highlight--the refreshing salad balanced the rich, tender pork beautifully. Every dish came in generous portions, making it a great place to dine with family or friends. The restaurant also has big screens for watching sports, plenty of free parking, and a daily $16.99 soju special that makes the experience even better. Great food, generous portions, friendly service, and a lively atmosphere--we'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Korean comfort food in Toronto!

    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 :)

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    Nangman Pocha
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