Fryingpan Express for Hot Chicken in North Vancouver
1455 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H9, Canada
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Fryingpan Express is renowned as the best restaurant in North Vancouver, specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich (all halal certified). Our dishes are made with free-run chicken, sourced from local BC farms, ensuring freshness and quality. Customize your meal by choosing your preferred spice level, from Fire to Mild, or opt for zero spice and savor our fresh daily slaw. Whether you're after fiery heat or something more subdued, our menu caters to all tastes.
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Fryingpan Express is a solid spot for hot chicken! The prices are reasonable, and the portion sizes are really generous—you definitely won’t leave hungry. The service was quick, which made it super convenient for a lunch stop. The chicken sandwich was flavorful and spicy. The bulgogi sandwich was not great. Overall, it’s a great place to grab a tasty meal without spending too much. Definitely worth a visit if you’re craving hot chicken!
I sent my partner on a mission to get fried chicken as our late night snack and we were both pleasantly surprised with the quality and service. The strips tasted homemade, cozy. It was a dry rub (which is exactly what I was looking for), with perfect paprika seasoning and not greasy at all. Tons of fries & the burger is THICC. A true North Shore gem indeed!
I was with a friend and the manager let me stay late to finish my food because I did come a little late, he also let me stay to wait for my friends dad to pick us up. The food also taste INCREDIBLY good and has the best fries in the world, I'm not even joking. The atmosphere is also good because it's not messy, and it's comfortable. Really good and deserves the best reviews possible.
I recently visited Fryingpan Express for Hot Chicken, and unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired. The restaurant is an open space with minimal design, featuring extremely cheap decor and tables that don’t create a welcoming atmosphere. While it wasn’t dirty, it also wasn’t very clean, which added to the overall lackluster ambiance. For the food, I ordered a mild hotness chicken burger with fries and a Coke. The presentation was very basic—fries were dumped in a basket with the burger on top, reminiscent of something you might get at a diner. The portion size was disappointing; the burger was quite small, and the fries were nothing special. The chicken in the burger was thick and juicy, which was a plus, but the flavor left a lot to be desired. The “mild” hotness was overwhelming, and I’m someone who enjoys spicy food. It seemed like the heat was used to mask the blandness of the chicken. The burger itself was very basic—just the chicken and bread, with a tiny portion of coleslaw and a single slice of pickle drowned in condiments. Even the little things, like the ketchup packets and napkins, screamed cheap. The ketchup was in single-use packets like you’d find at a fast-food joint, and the napkins were the flimsy type you might see in a gas station restroom. Overall, Fryingpan Express for Hot Chicken seems to cut corners at every opportunity, which shows in both the service and food quality. I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re in a pinch and have no other options.
Don’t waster your time and money ordering bulgogi, beef is hard to bite, and flavour is meh! On the other hand, chicken is very good, medium would be good for someone who likes spicy food but can’t really handle spicy food. Hot and Fire, is where the real heat is! No regrets with chicken!
Great place for spicy chicken lovers Their sandwich and chicken poutine with fries were delicious. Chicken was juicy, nicely cooked and had a good taste. The spice level was good as we ordered the hot one. They serve beer on taps. Nice place to dine in. Definitely recommend
Friendly staff with quick service. I had the chicken bits and waffles, the chicken was super crispy with lots of flavor. The waffles were crispy with a fluffy center. I wish more syrup was given with the meal otherwise it was amazing! My husband ordered the chicken sandwich in fire. Overall the sandwich was good, but the heat level didn’t match its description. Good flavor, but not a lot of heat. The lemon ade is so refreshing. I was expecting a fresh squeezed lemonade and it’s so much more. It is carbonated. I highly recommend. I was not as fond of the orange one.
I came here with my family for lunch, and I tried the Chicken Sandwich (mild), Waffles N Chicken Bites (zero), and the Orange Ade. Starting out with the drink, it was refreshing, and you could clearly tell the use of fresh oranges from the taste. It tasted like it came straight out of a dessert cafe instead of a chicken restaurant. The sides (potato and sweet potato fries) were salted to the extent where they weren't flavourless, but not too salty, right in the middle. They were very well done. The burger had excellent portion (I am a heavy eater, and I was very pleased with how filling it was), and the chicken breast was tender and juicy. The burger was a perfect combination of chicken, relish, and the sauce also complimented the flavour well. I would recommend to order either the zero or mild spice level for others who don't necessarily handle spice well like myself. It didn't leave a greasy after taste at all, which is exactly what I seek in a chicken sandwich. Moreover, the chicken and waffles also offered great portion, and I was particularly impressed by the waffles. They were soft, and the vanilla cream was especially tasty and addicting, effectively balancing out the chicken flavour to go well hand in hand. In addition, the staff were friendly, enthusiastic, while the interior offered a clean, spacious, and cozy atmosphere that accompanied the dining experience competently. Overall, I had a wonderful time eating here, and I can't wait until I am in the North Vancouver area again to bring my friends here as well. I highly recommend the restaurant to anyone else nearby!
best hidden gem of north van
It s really good Kid-friendliness: It is very friendly place Food : 5/5 |
The food is really good at a great price
Very good service and chill employees
Great food
Very good crispy juicy chicken
Liked the vibes very much and the portions are very big
Great food, great service. I will definitely visit again.
Excellent food, super fresh and fast service! Kid-friendliness: lots of spaces and small chairs for kids Wheelchair accessibility: They have a wheelchair ramp
Thanks for chef(afrin) an cashier Food : 4/5
Afi its the best and also shirin
Delicious and nice
good chicken decently priced.
Tried it out because of the high google reviews but didnt love the food unfortunately. The poutine was lacking on the gravy and cheese, it was mostly just fries with spicy mayo and chicken. Wasnt a fan of the chicken burger either. The customer service was definitely really good, though, so I may come back to try their bulgogi beef in the future.
The boneless was very good and the service was excellent
The best fried chicken in Vancouver
So fresh and yummy
This place is amazing. Recommending it 100%. Perfect. Vegetarian options: Im vegetarian and this is amazing Food : 5/5 |
very good service and customer service
Food was very good Dietary restrictions: No diearty Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp
Amazing juicy chicken! Would definitely come back and try out other menu options.
Really friendly staff and excellent food!
It was nice to be greeted warmly by the Korean owner, and the taste was the best The staff taking orders was also friendly and I highly recommend it. Ill go again next time!
I highly recommend them, their food is amazing
Try it buddy at least once
The boneless chicken bites are soooooooooo good. I think the chicken skin made them taste so much better. I recommend these big time. Aside from the food. The friendly front end staff and very chill atmosphere give an enjoyable space to order food. But yeah, those boneless chicken bites YUM
Unfriendly staff, very bad service, terrible customer service I brought 3 termal bags, but your customer service behaves like unprofessional person
Friendly service, tasty chicken, casual and relaxing atmosphere. A great neighbourhood eatery.
Really good I loved the food best chicken place in North Vancouver Vegetarian options: Many options and variety that the stores provides, very yummy. Food : 5/5 |
I really wonder if there is a place in Vancouver where you can eat this filling and delicious food for this price! The Korean owner is friendly and the food is great!
Good
we love this spot anytime we re craving some good chicken!
Vegetarian options: good options Food
Very good food and service
Nice people, delicious food.
The texture of the chicken was great and the portion was generous! Its the best!
The Workers are very nice and the food is very good. Parking: Theres no really parking Food : 5/5 |
Great ambience and very clean.
Best chicken restaurant ever
Best hot chicken
Wow this place is great but there are no good parking spots
Clean store and good chicken!
kiana is such a good worker with an excellent attitude
People and food were amazing. Service was continental drift slow. I could see my order ready but got it after 10-15min of waiting. Paid for extra chicken and got the same amount anyway. Food
Super good food recommend to everyone
Lovely lady Vegetarian options: D Dietary restrictions: D Parking: X
Amazing Kid-friendliness: Very good for children Food : 5/5 |
Its so good
This Place is Goated, The place smells amazing of nice fried chicken!!
Amazing
Great food
the best food I ve ever had!
The best service and chicken! Sapporo Beer is awesome
This place is amazing, I am so glad we tried it! their chicken is so well cooked and juicy. I have tried different dishes and its never let me down
Straight fire. Literally the chicken is spicy and amazing crispy juicy well cooked and the onion rings made be bust 10/10 will come again.
The best chicken sandwiches ever!!!!!!!!! You never gonna regret it!! Food
Nothing to criticize. Delicious...5*
Delicious Hot Chicken....5/5 Recommended
very good
Great space to share with family and kindly people in the attention
Great chicken
Asian people think ts gas
super yummy!!
really nice place ,amazing food
The food was very good
I recently ate at Fryingpan, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely delicious. I want to give a special shoutout to two incredible staff members, Afi and Shirin . was extremely attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Their friendly attitude and knowledge about the menu really added to our experience. was equally amazing, going above and beyond to make us feel welcome. They made sure our time at the restaurant was comfortable and enjoyable.
The food was very delicious and it was cooked very well, its taste was unique. The treatment of all the staff was excellent and polite. It was a comfortable and happy place. Thanks
Love the food.
Great food and good service
The chicken sandwich is very good! Affordable prices
Had an increidble experience! The owner is so lovely - the food was outstanding, delicious spice levels, very good quality food! They went above and beyond to rectify a situation. Can t wait to return with my whole family! Food
Best. Chicken. Ever.
The best chicken I have ever eaten Especially boneless chicken bite Food
I tested BBQ and chicken thigh sandwich tonight . it was perfect Food
The boneless chicken was amazing and the service was perfect.
The boneless chicken was astonishing!! The workers were nice and the food was great. Food
i love chicken
Very good
I didnt expect to get the kind of customer service that I did. The staff was very kind and helpful. Offered us free drinks due to a rush hour delay that they had. And as for the food, it was amazing as always. All i can say is that its one of the best fried chicken joints in Vancouver
Serene atmosphere, great and friendly staff, good portions of food. Parking: Street parking. Food : 5/5 |
Very good chicken
Very good
Amazing chicken
Brought my girls for the kids meal. Nice mix of things for a good price. Super tasty Kid-friendliness: Good place for kids
AMAZING FOOD!!!! Flavourful chicken and delicious crispy fries Meals for both adults and children Very friendly and helpful service Some of the best fried chicken 100% recommend
Great place! Even better food, Id bring my whole family here!
Great
So delicious
Very delicious
We ve came here to visit from Texas and we found this awesome place and it was very delicious
Food is okay, however the due to the spice level we could not enjoy the taste of the food and there is too much oil, maybe because they are fried on pan there is so much oil but I would never eat it again with that amount of oil. We tried chicken burger, chicken bites, chicken wings.
One of the best chicken and rice. Perfectly cooked and good quantity. Must try if you are in the area :)
Very good food!!
Chicken Bites Pile Rice it is I tried Chicken Bites Pile Rice for the first time and enjoyed it. Afi the chef was amazing and Shirin was very helpful and friendly. Price/ Value -> 10 Star Highly recommended
Fabulous food, large servings, comfortable to eat in. Thank you!
Had a really good experience! Food was Delicious and hot! Definitely recommend! 10/10
Really great and reliable spot for a bite to eat!
I once travelled like an hour walking to get to this place and it was so worth it.
This place annihilates all other fried chicken places Ive been to in the city! Theyve dialed in every ingredient perfectly, and the taste is amazing. Even the mild level of spicy is actually mild, and wont result in the need for a 911 call the next time you visit the bathroom. They also have chicken breast as an option. Get it! You wont regret it.
Great food
Great customer service
Great food, service, and atmosphere. Food comes quick and prices are great.
Every thing was ok but low customer service
Really amazing place to eat halal chicken. Good food.
Fresh & tasty food. Nice and clean environment.
Very good!
Amazing food, great service! Above and beyond great service
Ordered fries, a chicken burger, and a milkshake in store and ate in my vehicle outside. Fries were cold and a very small portion, and the milkshake was very runny, not thick at all. Chicken burger tastes like something you would get from a Walmart freezer. Considering the cost of this being about $30, I do not think this was worth the price. Perhaps this is just this particular items but it is the most basic thing you can order.
Absolutely fantastic experience at Frying Pan Express on Lonsdale! The hot chicken sandwich was out of this world crispy, flavorful, and perfectly spicy. What truly made our visit exceptional, though, was Rafa (I m sorry if I misspelled his name ) at the cashier. His friendliness and efficiency were top-notch, making the whole process smooth and enjoyable. His genuine enthusiasm for the food and warm demeanor added a personal touch that really made the difference. I highly recommend this spot for anyone craving incredible hot chicken and exceptional service. Five stars!
boneless chicken bites are the best of the menu! rafa the cashier is also amazing, super friendly and attentive.
Bbq Poutine fries fried chicken amazing!!!
I was able to have a very impressive meal with delicious food and friendly service.
This is a hot chicken restaurant located in North Vancouver. Its by far the best chicken Ive ever had. The atmosphere was nice, and the staff responded kindly with a smile, which made me feel good. Its a restaurant I want to go to again and its a taste I want to eat again~ :) Kid-friendliness: There was a kids menu so we were able to enjoy it together without any worries.
The inside of the restaurant was really clean and the chicken was really tender. I would totally recommend this place!!
Ordered the chicken and waffles, pulled chicken poutine and chicken burger. Everything taste great! The staff were kind and the place is clean. Reasonable prices too! Will definitely come back
So tasty, very recommend it
THE BEST CHICKEN EVER
Great place! Great price! Incredible chicken!
Food is great. Had the medium spicy chicken sandwich
Manger is great. Food is also great
the food is very good and everyone is polite
Food is very good and fresh and they are very friendly
this place is stunning !! Parking: park in neighborhood and you will be fine! Food : 5/5 |
Food was excellent, unfortunately service was a little slower than expected as I had heard great reviews , however would definitely go back
Waited 25 minutes for our order and it wasn t busy. They should have told us there was a long wait as we didn t have time to enjoy it.
Tonight we ordered poutine berst and BBQ and tender,it was great,we ate the best food,thanks guys
Juiciest chicken in North Van!!
Great restaurant
Such a great place with high quality chicken
Came here to try and grab dinner today with my girlfriend and it took over an hour for my food to come which was just 3 or 4 pieces of chicken. My Girlfriend s food never came, as well as another share dish we had ordered which never came, and also my fries which were supposed to be with my chicken meal. After finishing my food and waiting another 30 minutes for the remaining food to come, the lady working had told us the rest of the food will be out in 10 minutes, we waited 20 minutes then asked again and she said it s going to be another 20 minutes so we decided to just ask for a refund, the 2 employees didn t even know how to give me a refund which added another 10-15 minutes for them to try and refund me, they ended up just giving me cash. During our visit, none of the 2 staff warned us about the huge wait times, and there were also only about 6 other customers in the restaurant, who were all very unpleased as well. Management needs to make changes asap to prevent this from happening again.
It s very good
Great chicken and waffles
It was the first time I ate there and it was wonderful and the customer service was excellent, especially Kiana
Really good place. The Chicken sandwich is awsome
Great food and wonderful, friendly staff in a wonderful area. One of the best poutines ever. Food
Very good food and service Vegetarian options: Fries are so good Food : 5/5 |
Chicken chicken yum Dialed Food : 4/5
Yummy chicken
amazing place, what really makes the place is Julie Le. Best server in town absolute G, don t even get me started on the lemonade idk what she be putting in that but it slaps.
It is not a hygienic place. You can find dust in when you are grabbing cutleries and so on. Long waiting time.
very great food!
pretty gas
so good
The food is amazing and as soon as you walk in the place your mouth instantly starts to water due to the savoury smell of chicken and the thought of honey butter on the waffles that are about to be so decadently paired together.
really good chicken thigh sandwich
Juicy fried chicken, friendly staff
It was good
Loved everything! Great atmosphere and yummy food. Thank you - cant wait to come back!
Omg the food was so good
Friendly service with an awesome chicken! Best chicken joint in town.
The food is great. We ordered chicken on Putin and chicken tender and we loved it. Highly recommended
I had the waffle and chicken bites and they are so delicious! I love the different spice levels and there is actual spice! The banana vanilla milkshake was the perfect add on. So good I ll be coming back time and again.
Tender ans juicy chicken with crispy fries.
Delicious chicken sandwiches!
amazing food
The best chicken ever !!! Amazing food!!
Great food and service. Clean inside as well
I stopped by while traveling in Canada. It is comparable to Korean chicken. I had chicken and waffles and it was nice to be able to have my favorite food combo like this! Absolutely delicious~~~ The atmosphere is hip and the location is great! Oh, by the way, if youre Korean, I recommend medium or higher spiciness for the chicken. Mild is literally mild, so it can be a bit spicy haha. Its offset when you dip it in the sauce that comes with it. Prosper, boss! Kid-friendliness: they have kids meals
Great, tasty Korean fried chicken
It was so Goated Parking: Behind the store Food : 5/5 |
Absolutely delicious and the owner is so friendly!
Juicy chicken and most importantly affordable. Good affordable food is hard to find in North Van but this is a place that will give you good food, portions and affordable price. Food
Cute decor, service is nice Great food, fried to order. Fire spicy is around a downlow hot Reasonable prices and good portion. !! Order over the Phone for pickup! Online order is more !!
Good Chicken for a decent price
Very good
Good food
Very good
The chicken is great. Very nice restaurant.
Very good service! Good ambience!
Fire food super
Excellent food and service!
Some of the best fried chicken out there
Best chicken in a long while! Great service with friendly staff Food
Its frying pan chicken what do you think! Vegetarian options: Has a tofu bowl Food : 5/5 |
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