Diane's Kitchen in Saskatoon

Ganjang chicken was so good ! Food : 5/5 |

Food was excellent and service was quick. Prices are reasonable. Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to the front door. Food : 5/5 |

Im Korean so please dont say their food is Korean food. THIS IS NOT KOREAN FOOD!

Amazing food, wonderful service. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Cannot recommend enough.

Fried chicken was great!

Not the best looking from the outside, but the fried chicken here is very good. Crispy, not greasy. Get some to go, its a good treat and the people who run it were very friendly and hard working!

The childrens food should be the first to arrive and it was the last, in fact it took too long, they never brought the drinks, I ordered spicy chicken wings and they brought me honey garlic chicken legs and soggy oil.

Small hole in the wall. Had the fried chicken the flavor was good and it was very moist. The server was very friendly and helpful, explaining the Korean dishes. The downside is cleanliness. The walls are painted a very poorly drywalled with some exposed wiring. The washroom was very unclean. I also thought the prices were a bit high, but most places are getting that way. Most meals are $20. A whole chicken cut into 18 pcs is $35. We split a half chicken and some fries. The half chicken cut into 10 pcs is $24. The half chicken and fries was enough for 2 of us Parking: Location is on 11th street and Ave P

The thickly battered chicken and Korean dipping sauce were very good. The bi bim bap was also very tasty. Friendly and helpful service. Will definitely return!

Delicious food and good service

Very friendly service and fast service! Best Fried chicken Ive had in Saskatoon!

The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our group of 10. It felt like visiting a family home. The chicken was so crunchy and not greasey.

Diane s Kitchen is a hidden gem! Service was great, and the food was fresh, warm, and delicious. The fried chicken, Bolgogi, and Tonkatsu were unreal!

Below was my reiew 4 yrs ago. I am editing it since my experience changed. Recently we ordered deep fried chicken couple times but it didnt tase the same as 4 yrs ago. We ordered take out and the chicken aroma was not fresh and delicious as it used to be. It seemed to smell like old cooking oil. Other food was good as well as the service and staff. From 4 yrs ago: Excellent food and service. The deep fried chicken is the best!

Fried chicken is delicious and authentic

The Crispy chicken. WOW!!, Juicy, Crispy and Tasty, Im eating some right now as I write this review. You can get spicy sauce with it if you want. Its unbelievable. Oh, and their pickled Radish. Mmmmm, so good. And the staff, so friendly and always smiling. Was a pleasure to eat there. Thank you so much, you are now on my list of top favorite places to eat in Saskatoon. ***Update*** Dec 28/2023 Thank you for being one of the only restaurants open at Christmas, it was as a pleasant surprise and bringing home 2 orders of the best Crispy chicken in the city and Bulgogi for Christmas made the entire day.

Rustic and down to earth Korean. The fried chicken is in batches for a reason, its really good thats why! Double battered goodness that gets the dopamine receptors firing on all 8 cylinders. Food : 4/5

This food is soo good - ate a whole thing of vegetable udon in like 5 minutes. The fried chicken is so good too. I also really liked the small pancake they gave on the side - super tasty and I would definitely recommend this place.

Best fried chicken EVER.

Always one of top authentic restaurants in Saskatoon. I miss the cold noodle though, please bring it back to the menu.

Awesome food and very good service. Vegetarian options: Very nice clean and fresh vegetables.

The Korean fried chicken is something else.

Wonderful server who was very helpful and friendly. One of the nicest waitresses Ive ever encountered. Food was pretty tasty.

Stopped here for lunch by chance. Did not know it was a Korean place until I searched online. Had tteokbokki, bibimbap and fried chicken. Will definitely return

Delicious

Are you away from your Family? No prob Just come here at Dianes Kitchen. 100% Delicious, Splendid atmosphere and cleanliness vibes like my sweet Home in Edmonton . You can never find any soup, kimchi or other item more tastier than made by Chef Ks here. She serves expensive taste in economical price. Good job Miss K. Vegetarian options: Yes She has pure vegetarian items..mmmmm just try it out Parking: Restaurant is at the beautiful location so there are plenty of parking options.

The best fried chicken in all of Saskatoon (and probably Canada). Amazing food and cheerful service will make you forget that you are in a sketchier part of town.

Not sure what the hype is about, the chicken tasted okay but a little gross (found an unexpected kidney in one piece) and the other food we ordered all tasted exactly the same - could hardly tell the dishes apart. We got takeout but the facade of the building alone turned me away from this place initially. Would rather go to Popeyes where the chicken is cheaper and consistent.

Its wasn t good as before

Love this place, my go to for Tonkatsu and the staff are very nice.

Excellent Korean Food!!

Excellent food, very friendly staffs. Especially the fried chickens...Its not like those old rancid brown oil fried chickens..crispy and tasty, even after over one hour..I brought this chicken home driving an hour and half, still crispy outside and juicy inside. Amazing, just amazing!!

Very good tasting, fresh! Vegetarian options: Vegetables in black bean sauce Food : 5/5 |

It was my first time being there. I had the soup and it was delicious it came in a really large bowl . I ate half of it and took the rest home. The staff was very good and friendly I would recommend this place if u like Korean food.

Nice little local business

This was amazing food! We both had the udon noodles which were amazing. Just enough spice to bring out the flavours! The service was impeccable. Its like finding a hidden pearl!

This place is a gem! We ordered their fried chicken and we loved it! Half order can feed up to 3 or 4 people! Generous serving!

Chicken is good unlike before couple of years I have been here

Excellent food!

Awesome food. Our to go place for fried chicken.

Its a cozy and lowkey spot to sit in to enjoy your meal and the staff are very friendly and welcoming! Check it out if you havent already!

Very friendly staff, really good food, homey interior. What more can we ask honestly :) Loved everything about this restaurant. Food

It might look rough on the outside but man was the food bang on.

My all time favourite restaurant!! The foods are authentic and DELICIOUS! I was given extra pickled radish after mentioning they are my fav! Food : 5/5

I eats food in here a lot, it s really good restaurant

The food is great. The front house staff is very pleasant. The atmosphere is not fine dining but the food is five star. Id definitely eat here again.

Great food my wife has wanted to go for years and I finally agreed. Was upset I did not agree to go sooner.

Very good food, restaurant is inside a small house/building. Good people taking care of the business.

I recently ordered the Ganjang Chicken from Dianes Kitchen and it was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavor of the Ganjang sauce was spot on. I have tried a lot of chicken dishes in Saskatoon, but this one was definitely the best. I highly recommend giving it a try!

Best food hand down. Hidden gem in the city

Best fried chicken weve ever had. I think they had a dried out p-trap in the washroom which may have caused the smell but it was worth it for how good the food was. I hope they can expand and move to a better location

Definitely fake Karen food as both the ingredients and the method of cooking are not Karen. Not only because the owners are not Karen, but also they never ever learn what is Karen food and how to cook. Here in Saskatoon it s hard to find an authentically foreign restaurant operated by the original people, just like most of the Japanese restaurants are run by either Chinese or Karen. But as long as you devote yourself, you still can make great food. But here it s not the case. I feel sorry for them and the customers who gave them a high points of feedback.

Why hasn t anyone told me about this place? The food is incredible and very polite service!

In awe of how good Diane s Kitchen is. Dined in really sweet ma and pa vibes. We ordered a number of dishes: the fried chicken, kimchi pancake, jjajangmyeon, kimchi fried rice, bokkeum udon and tteokbokki. Each one was deeply special the jjajangmyeon specifically, though, was the best I d ever had a perfect dish. It was clear that every element of our meal was homemade, with great care. Thank you for the great service, and for making our stomachs smile!!

Lovely family run business but just not what we expected. Not the authentic Korean flavours we were expecting. The service was wonderful but the place was so hot and muggy. Maybe go for a visit not on a hot sunny day and it will be no problem.

Service is always very warm & friendly

Probably the best seafood dish I ever had, full of seafood, interesting and super tasty! Kid-friendliness: Saw a whole family really enjoying themselves too when I came in

A real surprise. Excellent food, genuinely friendly service. The building is a little sketchy, but the food and service far outweigh the shortfall in ambience. Food

It is a good place and good food. The stuff is friendly

The warm welcome was superb. A nice lady took her time to explain the items on the menu after I told her its my first time in a Korean restaurant. I tried Kimchi fried rice and I must confess that the rice was great! Possibly because its my first time, I didnt really enjoy the kimchi. I look forward to trying a few more times before I drop the idea of eating Kimchi. The Ambience here is just what I need after a stressful morning. Thumbs up for great service, very neat environment, no delays and great food.

Great friendly service..we had the cutest little Korean girl bring us our menus. First time here so our server patiently explained the menu to us. Very good spicy fried chicken. Also loved the kimchi, had it other places, this was the best. Will most definitely return

I m taking a star away because of the state of this place. It could use a refresh big time. That being said, the food is 5/5. We had the saucy Korean fried chicken and the kimchi fried rice and it was soooo good!

Delicious food, friendly staff.

Absolutely the best fried chicken in saskatoon. I should also mention that they are the most Absolutely kind folks. 10/10 all around.

The best Fried Chicken in town. The other Korean dishes are genuine, too.

My husband and I had dinner here and the food is incredible! The waitress was so welcoming and kind that we couldnt be more happier with our experience. This place is a must for any foodie! Thank you for our delicious meal we will be back!

This little restaurant is a wonderful hidden gem in Saskatoon! Once my favourite Korean restaurant closed I was lost and do sad that I wouldnt know where to go to find my favourite dishes like Bimbimbap and Japchae. Well they dont disappoint! I even got to try Tteokbokki here which I recommend! Total sharing dish. So yummy! I tried their Bokeum Udon as well and its amazing!

Best fried chicken ever

I came with coworkers on a whim since we were in the area and this humble spot blew us away! Staff are very friendly, reasonable prices with huge portions, and amazing authentic Korean cuisine!! I left feeling reminiscent of family dinners with my Korean friends. Parking: Limited parking spots Wheelchair accessibility: They are wheel chair accessable

The food was just okay. Definitely on the expensive side. I was told that it used to be very good but it is just not as good anymore after they switch the owner.

Every dish slaps!

Oh my goodness. Why did I wait to try this until they decided they wanted to try doing something else. The kimchi is the best I ve ever had. The beef bulgogi was also super delicious.

good ginger beef

Most amazing fried chicken Ive ever had! Ramen is good too (if you like spicy). Cant wait to try more food there!

Best fried chicken in Saskatoon.

Don t let the building sway your opinion before you try the food. The place is certainly worse for wear, but the dishes are wonderful! The bibimbap is so light and fresh-tasting; the kimchi jeon and jabchae are flavour bombs; the tonkatsu is crispy and super filling. Diane s Kitchen is absolutely worth the drive for take out!

BEST korean food ever. Simply authentic and legit Korean foods.

Literally the BEST fried chicken I ever had!

I ordered ribs and chicken, wont order ribs again but the chicken was really good

Great Korean food. Bulgogi came with a couple of sides all very flavorful. The hostess was super friendly. When Im in the area Ill definitely go back.

I only buy my korean food here all there mens is great I just wish they will have delivery service like skipddish

Decent food. Pricey though. Small chicken pieces. Wish they were bigger.

It was a very hot day and we just decided to have chicken for supper but I heard Dian s kitchen has a new owner. I was a bit worried to order fried chicken but when I went into the restaurant I was surprised how clean the restaurant is and after I tasted chicken it was better then before. It was not very salty, and the oil taste very fresh too. I was very satisfied.

Good food and owner

No dine in

The lady at the counter is always very nice. They guy at the counter not so much. They dont offer dine in anymore.

Wonderful! Every time I come here, its a treat

I had the tteokbokki, and bibimbap, which were incredible. Just what I was looking for. The fried chicken looked incredible which I want to try next time I go.

Service was great,staff seem to really care about the customers.

Fantastic Korean noodles and the fried chicken is incredible!!! Excellent spicy food - not burning hot but flavourful! Highly recommend this restaurant!

I don t know what s happening there. There were lots of changes and the fried chicken didn t taste the same. What a pity. This used to be our favorite place for chicken in town.

great food and very friendly staff, fast service too.

Really the best Korean cuisine! I love the fried chicken/sauce. Highly recommend them

Ordered for the first time tonight, it was absolutely delicious

Dont let the exterior mislead you, I was reluctant at first but this little gem is one of the most homeliest joints in stoon. Most comforting Korean food to be found in the city. The customer service is amazing, they really care about the food they serve and the atmosphere is very pleasant. One can tell the people that work there takes passion in what they do.

I went to this korean restaurant yesterday with my friend, and it was okay. Its worth going again I think. (also theres not much korean restaurant in saskaoon) I would like to recommend bibimbap or Dduckbegi-Bulgogi because eating food on stone-pot plate is awesome. I went there with a friend yesterday, and it was okay. I ordered bibimbap, japchae, and soy sauce chicken, and it was really delicious. There are only a few Korean restaurants in Saskatoon, so I think I go there often. I think it would be okay to recommend bibimbap or potato pancakes to my foreign friends. (I thought Stone-pot was so interesting that I liked the same thing) Parking: It is free to park, and between 5 and 6 vehicles can be parked as far as I remember. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////// /////////////////////////////////////// Parking space was of course free, and from what I remember, there was room for about 5-6 cars.

Dianes Kitchen has the best fried chicken in town, Saskatoon. So crispy and not greasy, not greasy even the next day. Also, the Korean menu foods are amazing. The Bulgogi beef stir-fry( $15) was loaded with flavours, so much tender beef, and huge portions. The Bokkeum Udon chicken stir-fried udon( $15) was very delicious also. Every menu item I have tried at Dianes Kitchen has been very delicious, large portions, and great prices. A full order of Spicy/Plain Fried-chicken is $25. Dianes Kitchen is my favourite restaurant in Saskatoon.

BEST KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN In Saskatoon! Friendly staff! Great selections of food!

Dianes kitchen has great daily specials, and amazing KFC (Korean Fried Chicken). If anyone asks me where I wanna go. I say Dianes. They have quick takeout during Covid times and are the friendliest people ever!!! If you havent tried Dianes yet. Do it. You wont be disappointed

The fried chicken never disappoints!

THE BEST KOREAN RESTAURANT IN SASKATOON we ordered the fried chicken with special sauce, kimchi pancakes and the sweet potato noodles with vegetables (my favorite ) Every dish was huge and tasty, the fried chicken was super super crunchy and juicy and the special sauce (soy sauce and garlic flavor) on top was a bomb.... Highly highly recommended

Fried chicken is delicious.

The food Quality is excellent their fried chicken is a must try . They only do take out The price is a little bit up but understandable servings should just a little bit more and it would be perfect.

Chicken was excellent! Very crispy

Diane s fried chicken IS THE BEST in town. Crispy from the outside, tender and juicy from the inside! And the service is awesome too.

Great hidden gem the best authentic Korean restaurant in town for sure and fried chicken !

My family and I ordered from here and the food was awesome! They have the best fried chicken we have ever tasted! The outside was so crunchy and the chicken was moist!

Holds up to the standard that is my moms Korean cooking. As a Korean I can wholeheartedly say that this is an accurate representation of authentic Korean cooking.

BEST FRIED CHICKEN in town! Crispy from the outside, and tender from the inside. Just love it so much!

Very good food

Great food, nicest ladies that run it- purely local and worth checking out!

The deep fried chicken is legendary

Amazing as always

Best place for the korean style fried Chicken in Saskatchewan!! You must try here.

The fried chicken is amazing except for how the chicken is cut....you cant tell what piece is what except for the drumsticks. Spicy sauce and pickled radish were very good. I ordered the tteokbokki as well and it was very good too, spicy, chewy rice cakes, mmmm! Order was ready when promised.

one of the worst/dirtiest restaurant in Saskatoon. They violated so many sanitization rules. You can look up on the recent inspection report.

Very authentic Korean restaurant. We always order Korean fried chicken with spicy hot sauce and Dongas (port cutlet). Jajangnyeon (Black bean sauce noodle) is good as well.

I came to Saskatoon for work. Im ordering stir-fried pork right now and its delicious, so Im leaving a review. I think its the best among Saskatoons Korean restaurants. I havent tried the ttukbul with stir-fried pork yet, so I cant rate it. May you prosper

Amazing Korean fried Chicken!!!! Also the seafood and potato pancakes were delicious!!!

Take out only .. food is great.

Best Fried Chicken in town!

This is one of my favourite Korean restaurant in Saskatoon. It s a small place but the food is amazing! All their foods are tasty! Fried chicken is the best, Pickled Radish, seafood jjamponng, pancake, japchae are what we always order, they never disappoint every time.

Favourite Korean food place in Saskatoon. Feels like coming home to moms cooked meals.

Believe me when I say the other reviewers MUST have dead tastebuds... I dont understand how they could find this chicken good. We were passing through town Sept 2021 & decided to order from here based solely on the reviews. The chicken pieces were very small and I think the batter was something intended for use as a sweet & sour chicken balls or shrimp coating. Pieces were a darker brown & overcooked - didnt look anything like in their photo. Taste was off at best. We also received fries, and small containers of what tasted like powdered, packaged gravy, & shredded, pickled onions (I think) as our salad side with a hot sauce for the chicken. I regret we could stomach little of this & ended up chucking out over half of the order uneaten. We ended up reordering some decent fried chicken from Popeyes a few blocks from our hotel instead. This was NOT a pleasant meal or experience, I strongly recommend you consider going elsewhere!

best fired chicken forever

No other fried chicken can compare

Dont be fooled by the appearance of this place. The Food here Bops.

Excellent food every time. Its our favorite place to eat. Very friendly as well.

Very tasty home made Korean food, good size menu and everything is worth trying

Literally the BEST fried chicken in Saskatoon! Would recommend anyone to try!

Great food, currently only available for take out or delivery due to Covid-19.

Pitzzas excellents, place clean , waitress polite

Was welcome with very friendly staff, orders the black bean noodle, was very good, lots of flavor and seasoned very well. Will be back to try more dishes. This place really is a hidden gem.

Absolutely disgusting place. The lady s hair pulled out twice out of the dish. Check out Tomati app for the government restaurant inspection history. Diane s kitchen rated bottom 10 in Saskatoon.

not like Koryo, but way better if you want authentic flavors...

Two things you must try; fried chicken and sea food noodle soup!!! Surprisingly, best chicken you are gonna have is not in KFC nor Popeyes but in Dianes Kitchen. No doubtfully, they have the best fried chicken in Saskatoon. Recommend Bibimbab as well!

Restaurant seems like an old house that was turned into a restaurant. Food is very good however. Potato pancakes are good, and the spicy, spicy spicy chicken is a little too much for me but anyone who likes spicy food, this is a must.

Always a pleasure!

Went there on a whim with my father for a new experience, and we were pleasantly surprised. The service was great and the food even better. I look forward to coming back and trying out more dishes. I highly recommend the cheese stuffed tonkatsu.

Good food

Korean foods here. I like the crispy chicken, so crunchy and yummy. Highly recommended.

I really enjoyed eating at Diane s kitchen. The food is quite tasty and I appreciated the cozy feeling to the restaurant. It is in a bit of a off location and out of the way.

Super nice people that work there and really good food for a little restaurant around here would recommend!

AMAZING FRIED CHICKEN!! MUST ORDER

I ate soy sauce skin! I really enjoyed it~! Recommended. The female owner was also really kind ^^

Its the most delicious Korean food Ive ever had in Canada. Much better than the famous restaurants in Vancouver In particular, the taste of the Jjamppong is on par with restaurants that serve Jjamppong in Korea. I enjoyed it~^^

The Fried Chicken here is amazing, an absolute must try!

The food is to die for!!! And the woman that works there is a total sweetheart. Im happy to say Im one of their long time customers and always will be.

Thanks!

I love to buy icecream from Broadway bus

I honestly dont wanna give this place 5 stars because I dont want people flooding this place. The owner is so sweet. This place makes me feel like Im at my aunts place having a home cooked meal. The food is always good!. The korean friend chicken is always amazing. The kim chi stew and kim chi jeon are always my go to dishes.

Authentic korean food! Love love the fried chicken. Big serving so be prepared.

Delicious crispy chicken

Great food and great service. I definitely come back for sure.

Best fried chicken

It really is the best fried chicken in the world. Maybe someone out there has fried chicken thats as good. Not better. Its not feasible. If you think there is better chicken you havent had this chicken. And their Korean food is great too. Everything I have had is delicious and proper Korean style Korean food, not fusion or like Chinese food. Great place the building is homey and simple but you dont even notice because of the CHICKEN.

Food was good. Staff were excellent!

Nice place. Great food.

Looks can be deceiving. This little diner hosts an excellent assortment of foods from an authentic Korean menu (Hot Bowl was filling with a nice spread) to your typical menu items (double cheeseburger was juicy, thick and hand molded, served on a cold bun which I actually appreciate. The owners are nice and accommodating when you have no idea what the menu items are. I will definitely be eating there again when I am in the area.

The food is very delicious too The two owners are very kind. thank you

The building of this place needs serious renovation, it is old and looks dirty. The food is excellent but I hope that follow all sanitary needs in such a building

Dianes Kitchen is absolutely the BEST Korean food in Saskatoon. Not only is it the best for traditional Korean dishes, it also has the best fried chicken Ive ever had. I dont know how they make it so perfect every time and just as a heads up, they can make orders to go so you can grab some fried chicken to take to a picnic or any other gathering. Dianes Kitchen is that hole in the wall restaurant that you are glad you decided to go in and try. Every dish we have tried has been delicious and I love taking friends and family here to try for the first time. Even stubborn eaters have enjoyed it. You owe it to yourself to make time to try Dianes Kitchen and do not skip on the fried chicken.

Food is pretty close to authentic

Food is great but the staff not pleasant. she just choose whom she will be pleasant with. She asked every table how the food is except us. She didnt even want to find us table in the first place, when we got there she said no table is available and just offer for take out but 3 tables has been cleared out and we just insisted. She made us feel not welcomed.

Diane may have moved on but they still have good food and friendly staff

Awesome korea restaurant.

They have the best Korean fried chicken (KFC) in town.