What to eat? what to eat? That was my dilemma, decided to meet up with a good buddy of mine to have a later afternoon lunch. Was on the fence with Pho and decided it was time to change up the routine and try something else. Did a google map search and expanded my search and found this gem of a place. From all the reviews I read, this was the place for a late lunch. They are located just east of Dufferin and Dundas, easily accessible with the dufferin 29 or Dundas 505. The interior decor is very tame and welcoming, the window displays a rotating rotisserie where you can see slabs of ribs rotating being cooked that kind of gets you curious and sends good vibes for comfort food. No seating is available other than a bench for you to wait, definitely a take out join which was fine for us as there is a food court at the mall up the road or could of indulge in the feast outdoor (but it was raining ). Decided to order both the Chicken Karaage and Chalet Combo (Karaage and Ribs). Owner recommended both dish as a top prize pick, too bad we already chose it with our own judgement. Both order are huge portions and came out, it was pretty darn delicious. Didn't take long to prep. The Karaage came with purple rice, coleslaw, kimchi, lotus root, and kfc aioli sauce. The chalet was pretty much waffle fries, Karaage chicken and 3 big pieces of ribs along with the kfc aioli. The waffle fries were smothered with the rib sauce or what's left of it creating a whole new taste. The chicken Karaage was so juicy and fried perfectly, for sure it's been submerged in a butter milk bath and than seasoned perfectly. The ribs was on the okay side of it, am not really a pork person. Absolutely slayed the food and didn't want to move. Had good food coma. Will definitely be back for some more, but this time I'm going for the whitefish, chicken + waffle fries and the cheese curry fries. "Insert Homer Simpson salivating meme" read more

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karaage chicken bento ($18.5) was quite tasty and the sides provided a good balance. emily also liked the whitefish bento. portion size pretty large. definitely a top place for take-out read more

I grabbed their kaarage fried chicken bento to go for lunch and was very impressed with how well it was packaged and how crispy the chicken was even after walking in the cold. I would say this is not your typical authentic korean food but nonetheless it was super delicious. The portion was generous and I actually took the extra home for another meal. The chicken was juicy and the sauce on the side was AMAZING! The sides were also great, I particularly really enjoyed the kimchi and the marinated lotus. Service was quick, my food was ready in 10 minutes. read more

Hawk & Chick - Chicken kaarage bento - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I stopped by there last week with my buddy after work and was blown away. I had the white fish katsu bento with the curry fries. The fish was fried to perfection, and the portion of the bento was just right. I was full and satisfied. Their curry fries were unmatched. They have the best Japanese curry in the city of Toronto. It was so good I went the next day to pick up food for me and the girlfriend. No shame in going two days in a row read more

Hawk & Chick - White fish katsu bento and Curry fries - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Have had takeout a few times - the karage chicken and katsu fish bento boxes have been my go to - good combo, and tastes freshly prepared. Have also had the chalet combo once - the ribs and waffle fries were great; did find the chicken too oily. read more

Excellent quick dinner that's 5 stars easily. We ordered the white fish bento box, hot karaage chicken sandwich and the curry fries. It was all delicious. There's some room to sit and eat but largely a take out place. In terms of cost, it worked out to about $20 per person, tax and tip. That's not too bad in today's economy. We left satisfied and will be sure to return to try their other dishes including pork bulgogi and cheese fries! read more

Had the karaage (Japanese fried chicken) sandwich. While a "snack", it was still a decent size. There was a lot of crispy, juicy chicken, paired with a brioche bun. The pickles & brown tartar sauce accented the chicken well. Overall it tasted decent; while I like karaage, it doesn't seem to suit the chicken sandwich format so well. This dish might be better without the bun. Right now they're only accepting orders on their website or via Ritual. read more

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Saw it in social media and it looks so good so I decided to drag my family. The service: We were the first order of the day and it was still hot when we picked it up. The place is small. I think it's a family-run business, they were nice. Ordered in ritual and had a really smooth pickup. The food: It's a huge portion! I was really hungry but still couldn't finish it. My mom and I could have shared one. The karaage chicken was crispy and yummy. My dad really loved the spicy pork bulgogi, he finished it all despite saying he wasn't hungry. I was indifferent to the whitefish katsu and the korokke though. The sides and sauces that came with the bento were great and really complimented it. I also got eggplant on the side. It was a bit sweeter than I'd like so I probably won't be re-ordering that. I'd come back again when I'm in the area. read more

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Lockdown 4.0 is underway time to support our beloved restaurant industry. First review for the new year. I ordered the white fish Katsu Bento. I got to say everything was done so perfectly that it tastes healthy. The fry was clean and not oily. The fish was crispy and moist. The rice and the banchan were good to switch up the texture and flavour profile. The sauce they used for tartar sauce was really good as well. Highly recommend people checking out this place. read more

Hawk & Chick - White fish Katsu Bento - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Popped in here one afternoon. Food: They offer a series of Korean bento, pressed sushi, soon tofu and a variety of banchan (Korean sides). I ordered the whitefish katsu with tartar sauce ($13.99 + tax). It came with purple rice sprinkled with sesame, panko-breaded fried fish, kimchi, spinach, crab coleslaw and a sweet red-brown sauce (I cannot put my finger on what it is, it tastes familiar). The fish was not greasy and complimented well with the red sauce and coleslaw. I devoured the entire bento and thought it tasted yummy. Service & atmosphere: The shop is run by a mother and son duo. Both worked diligently, not going to lie, I felt a mothers touch with each bite. There is a bench to sit while you wait for a few minutes for your food to be ready. I consider this a takeout shop. There is a bowl of white rabbit candy at the front counter, without asking I took the liberty of taking one...I should check with them next time. Price: A bit pricey in my books (keep in mind I am cheap) but will come back when I want to treat myself. read more

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Order from here all the time! I believe it is a small family owned business, I love love their spicy bulgogi bento as well as the birria tacos! Worth it for the price as well! read more

Hawk and Chick is located near Dundas/Gladstone. This small eatery specializes in Korean bento boxes, pressed sushi, and banchan (Korean side dishes). It is mainly a take out restaurant although there are some areas to sit on near the window and a bench in the store. I believe they are owned and operated by a mother and son team. I had heard good things about the place and decided to drop by on a Friday night to order some takeout. I opted for the chicken karaage bento; cost for the bento including tax was around $15. Service was friendly and attentive and I waited about 5 min for my bento. My karaage chicken bento was delicious! It came with karaage chicken, purple rice, lotus root, kimchi, and a crab/veggie slaw. The karaage chicken was flavourful, moist, and had a great crunch to it (considering the fact that I started eating my bento probably after 30 min I had left the store). The kimchi had just the right amount of heat and the crab and veggie slaw that came with the bento was a light and refreshing addition to the meal. The purple rice was a bonus as it looked like a lot at first but I ended up finishing the whole bento. Overall, great delicious place for Korean bento! Would recommend! read more

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Great and delicious doshirak (Korean lunch boxes)! got the karaage chicken lunch box, which came with kimchi, purple rice, crab stick coleslaw and a spicy sauce to dip the chicken in. Chicken was tender and crunchy, like it should be. The portions are very generous considering it's "only a lunch box". It's in a unique spot in Toronto, near many Portuguese-run businesses. Quite small space though, no real seating area, which is understandable since it's mainly a take-out joint. I am also glad to say they are peanut-free too! If you love Korean food and if you're the type that's always on the go, this place is for you! read more

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Ordered the spicy pork and the karage.. it was sooo good! The spicy pork reminded me of my mom's cooking. Was very nostalgic in a time when I am unable to see her... Thanks for the yummy food! :D read more

So delicious and amazing quality! A small local restaurant Korean bento boxes. This is always my go to when I'm hungry!

I decided to try Hawk & Chick in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. They are allowing up to three customers in the store at a time during this period. During my visit, there was only another customer in the store waiting for his order, and we had plenty of space to keep ourselves at the recommended safe distance. I ordered the Karaage Fried Chicken w/ KFC Aioli (crab stick slaw, sweet soy lotus root, cabbage kimchi) based on the positive reviews I read. Honestly, I was not expecting much because I've experienced so much so-so karaage at other places; I though this would be no different. I was pleasantly surprised that the food is actually quite tasty. The combination of flavors from the nicely prepared karaage, with the spicy kimchi, sweet lotus root and pickled slaw was perfect. The purple rice was a bonus. Price-wise, it is not cheap, but I believe it is a fair price, considering the amount and quality of the food. They offer vegetarian fare, but unfortunately no vegan options yet. EDIT: I returned a second time and ordered the Whitefish Katsu with Tartar Sauce (crab stick slaw, sesame spinach, cabbage kimchi); it was good. The karaage bento is still my favorite. They no longer accept walk-ins. Orders must be placed using Ritual. Upon arrival, access to the store is blocked by a table at the entrance, where you can pick your own order. TLDR; delicious karaage bento, fair price, take out only read more

Very good. A sorely needed takeout spot on Dundas West. We had the bi bim box and the whitefish box. They were both extremely good. Large portions and definitely worth the $15. The kitchen behind the counter was extremely organized and clean. I was impressed. read more

So happy they are in our neighbourhood the best food and radical owners. Great bento boxes easy for take away. We always get the pork and the white fish and our kiddo is into it too which helps on a chill night. When I walked home with mine today my neighbor yelled from their porch that place is Soo good lucky in lunch! Fav Korean take out in town. read more

Popped in on my way home. You definitely get a bang for your buck here. Ordered the spicy bulgogi bento box. The bulgogi was delicious but a tad too salty for me. However the sides that came with it balanced it out. Would definitely come back to try the other bento boxes! read more

Hawk & Chick - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Such a hidden, under the radar gem - especially as a take out option. It holds up so well, and was quite a surprise. Can't wait to reorder soon. read more

Had the pork bulgogi and it was delicious. The karaage also smelled amazing but my daughter refused to share.

Every dish is delicious, perfect balance of flavours. I go every weekend because i cant help myself from trying the whole menu!

I had tofu bibim box and it was delicious. Good balance of rice and a variety of vegetables, i was worried that the tofu is bland but it works well with other vegetables. And the rice is of great quality. Highly recommend this place! read more

New favourite spot on Dundas West. Food is very flavourful, portions are generous, spotless clean inside - everything I could ask for and more for a takeout restaurant! Can't wait to go back and try more - Congrats to the mother and son running it, I can see it being a total hit in the neighbourhood! Yummmm. read more

I ordered the karaage chicken box from these guys on ritual and it is honestly some of the best karaage I've had. There's a perfect amount of food in the box I even have some for leftovers. Overall I would recommend even if you think the price is a bit high. read more

The food is absolutely to die for. If I could only go to one restaurant for the rest of my life it would be here! I usually get the box with the fried egg, purple rice, veg and spicy chicken and it's my fave! Hits the spot every time. Feels good. I love the energy here... it seems to be a small family business which I love. There's always a younger guy working the till and his mom? Maybe.. preparing the food. Super cool vibes read more

Wow this place is amazing. As someone who loves Han Moto but doesn't like waiting in lines or needing to do table service this place is a godsend. The karate chicken is superb and the spicy pork is better than anything you'll find at Bloor and Christie. Can't wait to go back! read more

A tiny little mom and pop takeout joint that specializes in Korean bentos and pressed sushi. The place is quite small, and while there are a few small benches for you to sit on, there are no tables. The food is on the pricey side ($14 plus tax for most bentos), but portions are generous and everything was very flavorful and well put together. Worth a repeat visit when I'm in the area! read more

This food is exceptional quality. There is nothing else like it in the neighborhood. Fresh ingredients, a sweet older lady cooking up a storm in the kitchen while you wait, and the portions are generous!! I'll definitely be back. read more