A little hidden gem in Coquitlam downtown, GoGo Chicken serves up fresh, made-to-order Korean Fried Chicken and Flank Steak Bowls that are quickly becoming the favorite take-out food amongst locals who are in-the-know.
Their fried chicken is juicy tender and comes in regular, soy garlic or spicy (& sweet) flavours. They come in while or half chicken, boneless thighs only bone-in.
I have tried the regular and spicy version. The regular chicken are very meaty but the meat is lacking in flavours that most southern fried chicken can achieve through soaking in butter milk. go go chicken is dairy free so they only use salt and herb in their brine. When I tried the spicy version the sauce was overly sweet even by Korean standard (another Korean lady sitting opposite of me agreed). Having tried a number of Korean fried chicken both in San Francisco, Portland, Vancouver and Coquitlam, I was expecting to taste more of traditional Korean flavours coming through, like the distinctive taste of Gochugaru chili paste.
But if you are into low-sodium, dairy free fried chicken that is fresh hot crispy and juicy, do not miss this place.
Ambience wise this is a take out counter place with one communal table to sit while waiting for pick up. Owner is super polite and friendly and made our visits very pleasant.
Value wise this place beats even KFC during coupon specials. This isn't far the best valued fried chicken in the Coquitlam central area.
Would look forward to give it the 5th star upon flavour improvements. read more
