Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken in Toronto

Chicken was juicy but very bland, and the coating tasted like pure spices without any distinct or enjoyable flavour. Fries were alright though.

Hands down the best, most juiciest, well seasoned fried chicken I ve had in the city. And it s consistent. Love this place.

I ordered a sandwich and it was the best I ve had. The only fried chicken that has not lost its crunch in travel. Cannot recommend enough.

Best fried chicken in Toronto hands down! Their Szechuan Hot Chicken Sandwich is elite.

My go to place for Chicken tenders. Love thei schezuan tenders.

These were the best chicken sandwiches that Ive ever had and the waffle fries and perfect seasonings. If you dip the burger in the sauce, you wont be disappointed

Small unpretentious place to get some good fried chicken sandwiches. They were delicious, especially the Szechuan hot chicken.

Had the Szechuan Nashville chicken, and it was absolutely delicious. Chicken was tender and the sauce/rub was splendid. The poultrygeist spice level is rocking; good kick, and plays well with the flavours. Got waffle fries with it, which were, mediocre at best. Otherwise would give 5 stars. I will admit, the coleslaw, at least from what was on the sandwich, was great, so that s probably the side I d recommend.

I promise you this, these folks know how to make some mean chicken. One of my favourite spots before everyone else started putting hot chicken sandwiches on their menus. Definitely give these guys a shot, youll love it.

Nashville chicken burger so bomb, super sauced up & filling

This place has been on my list for years and finally crossed it off. The location is not much of a vibe, not much seating either. Service was alright. The food however is pretty awesome, they know what theyre doing with the chicken.

Amazing Burger Joint 5/5 So this place was recommended to me and a couple of weeks ago, I went there with my family. We dined out on the patio, ordered the burgers and waffle fries. Loved the burger, liked the fries and was too full to review right away. @ChenChen s

We ordered the Feed the Family Boneless Chicken Thighs last night - a mixture of mild and hot. Most of the combo was amazing as usual, but this time the hot chicken breading tasted extremely bitter. Not sure if the recipe changed but it made it inedible for us. Recommend the mild recipe instead of hot if so. Not an issue with spiciness, but rather bitterness.

Quality, consistency and top notch flavour. Come here if you want to have something truly worth it. The Nashville sandwich comes with a soft yet perfectly toasted bun, fully cooked and perfectly seasoned Nashville hot chicken and some fresh slaw. You won t regret it. Go now and eat it fresh, don t order delivery go in there and get the full flavour! Get your moneys worth. Go now! I would but they close earlier than when my cravings start to kick in, life would come full circle if I can have a Nashville hot chicken sandwich from Chen Chens at 3am. Keeping my hopes up! What a gem of a place my goodness - this is not a paid review I genuinely love something that s well made and will appreciate hard work and dedication no matter what - love you Chen chens let s get a michelin star now let s gooooooo

Wow, what a macbite. I tried before but it was not that perfect. Thanks to the chef( smiley face) who made my food on Sunday. I hope the quality will be the same in the future.

Love this place! Can t stop returning with friends and family

I regret ordering from here. The chicken was absolutely uncooked and pink would never recommend

Ordered the Nashville and the Szechuan plus cauliflower and the spicy waffle fries - really high quality chicken and fries were great. I thought I knew spice but I guess not. The Szechuan level and the hot level spice knocked my socks off, took me a while to recover. But overall still recommend and next time will get medium

proper food

hot and cold garbage , cold fries, hot tasteless tenders, overpriced. sorry

Great chicken sandwiches! Better for takeout since dine in space is very small

The burger was 10/10. Its a must visit place if you love burgers.

Came here for lunch on my short lunch break because they said they are open. When I get here, it was closed and now I don t have time to get lunch. 0/10 would not go again.

Just got back from a trip to Nashville and was craving a hot chicken sandwich... chen chens did not disappoint. Excellent sandwich (flavour, juicyness, breading, slow burning heat). Waffle fries were good but i definitely had order envy... next time Im pairing with their mac n cheese!

Had the Szechuan hot chicken sandwich and it had excellent flavour. Ordered online and it was available for pick up almost right away. The sandwich tasted hot and fresh. I got spicy level and it was a good spicy kick. It went really well with the sweet flavour but I wouldn t recommend it to those who don t like high levels of spice.

Simply the best in the city

Great place to enjoy hot chicken. Sam served us well and is a great guy! Give that man a raise.

Ate from here today. The chicken is halal, but the bacon is not. And alcohol can be served here. We just wanted the chicken, so we were ok with that. The intention was to sit on their patio and have it nice and hot, but it s impossible to find parking near here. So we drove to the lakeshore to park and eat it there. Parked only to find out that they gave us regular fries when we ordered waffle fries. So we were disappointed about that. I ordered the chicken tenders (southern heat level). They were juicy and not dry. But it was a pretty regular tender, and I guess because I didn t get it with any heat, it wasn t anything special. The aioli was good and a bit sweet. Hubby ordered the Szechwan Nashville hot sandwich (medium heat level) and he enjoyed it. He said he probably could have gotten it a level hotter. It wasn t over cooked and he enjoyed the sauce. It was a bit soggy by the time we found parking, but that wasn t their fault. Customer service is great here. They r friendly and accommodating. My order was changed from Take out to Dine In to Take out after we couldn t find parking and they accommodated with a smile. They even came to the patio to find me with my order instead of giving it to me from the window. I saw the staff cleaning the tables well and straightening up after each sit down group left. They take pride in their restaurant and patio. I think we would have really enjoyed sitting and eating on their patio. Hubby said he would definitely eat here again. It s different than the fried hot chicken we are used to in the east end of u get some heat levels. We would just have to find somewhere to park!

One of my friend works here went for a fun very nice vibe lovely waitress and really nice music. Recommended- sandwich and fries crinkle cut mac and cheese Affordable

Szechuan fried chicken is amazing!

Ordered Nashville chicken sandwich (mild) for take out. So spicy it was inedible- not sure why you d have a mild option if you re going to douse it in hot anyway. Mac and cheese didn t taste like cheese and cost an extra $6 for a side that s about half a cup. Tastes like the sauce is made with a flour roux instead of actual cheese. Food however was piping hot when it arrived but wouldn t order from here again.

Very delicious. Just what i was craving for!!!

Great place to grab a bite. They have many table. Food wasnt oily and so tender. Loved the waffle spicy fries as well. It wasnt busy at all on Thursday evening.

Heard about this place from a bartender at the Nashville Airport. This is top notch Nashville.

The food was good and reasonably priced. We sat on the outside patio and that was nice.

It was a great burger with great service too.

The food was good the chicken is pretty crispy but not cooked well, it s still good but I wish it was cooked more The fries was so good and perfectly crispy it was my favourite part of the meal I like the cauliflower taste good but too sweet for me Parking is available too

Best Nash Chicken Sandwich Ive had by far :)

The hot chicken Mac and cheese and szechuan chicken sandwich are my favorites here

My weekly cheat meal

Highly recommend! The food here is delicious and I highly recommend ordering chicken tender and corn on the cob that looks like ribs. They were so good! Shout out to Sam that works there, he was so kind and friendly. Amazing service, will definitely come back!

Really good hot chicken! Wanted to try it since Yelp placed it on Canadas top 100 places to eat. The Szechuan flavour isnt very strong but the chicken itself is very good. We tried the hottest poultry-geist level and it was barely bearable but still nicely flavoured. I would recommend the sweet chili cauliflower as a side! Good service, but they dont have water on tap so bring your own water! Ask for gloves. Bathrooms downstairs are clean with quirky decor.

Best chicken sandwich in Toronto! Outstanding, friendly service. Absolute must try! Food : 5/5

Superb hot chicken!

Poor staff

I recently visited Chen Chen with my friends and decided to try their fried chicken burger. Unfortunately, it was a huge letdown. The chicken patty was extremely oily, making the entire burger greasy and unpleasant to eat. To make matters worse, when we brought this to the attention of the manager, they were not cooperative at all. An update: three of us now have food poisoning and are dealing with the consequences. Overall, it didn t live up to the hype. We won t be visiting again.

I ve tried many hot chicken places in Toronto including Dave s but Chen Chen s definitely has the best hot chicken in the city. Their chicken is so flavourful and has the perfect level of crunch in every bite. My go to is their Szechuan chicken sandwich and tenders

This unassuming little restaurant actually has one of the best Nashville hot chicken sandwiches I ve ever had. We got the medium level spicy and it was a nice amount of heat. Staff is friendly, and there s plenty of seating inside and in the outdoor patio.

Tasted ok

Best fried chicken sandwich Ive ever had. We shared the Nashville Hot and the Szechuan Nashville Hot and the latter was my favourite. Waffle fries were solid. The mac and cheese was really good. Staff were friendly. Kinda wish there was more indoor space to eat, but it was fine (theres bar seating only). Highly recommend!

Perfectly seasoned chicken, theyve found the upper limit of how spicy chicken can be before it starts to taste like poison which Im sure is exactly how hot chicken should be. The heavily toasted bun held up well to the probably 4 inch tall sandwich, the slaw and pickle add some sweetness and much needed acidity to keep things lively. Great value for what youre getting, its definitely the best hot chicken Ive had in Toronto

Came with a group of 7, really enjoyed the Nashville medium hot chicken with chilli waffle fries. It was served hot and tasted amazing. Portion sizes were great; will definitely come back!

One of the best Nashville fried chicken sandwiches Ive had! They fry it fresh to order, and the chicken breading is perfectly crispy without being too oily. There are a perfect amount of slaw and pickles and sauce to balance it out. You can select the spice level as well. Washrooms are downstairs. Highly recommend!

they claim they get their meat, halal, from sergeant farms. I ordered the Nashville hot combo with the fries. the size of the sandwich was smaller than I had imagined and the portion of fries was just about a handful. they raised the price quite a bit. $19 for this. as for the flavor, I couldnt even taste very much even after taking the tender off of the bun and eating it directly. I will say that it was very crispy and light on the outside but tender on the inside. however it wasnt very flavorful at the end of the day and I would not return.

this spot has a special place in my heart. me and my girlfriend had just started dating at the time. we were looking for a fancy Italian restaurant to have our first dinner date when I stumbled upon Chen Chens and we impulsively sat down and ate here instead. the food is MAGNIFICENT. I love spicy chicken and have tried many joints, Chen Chens outshined them ALL. the place has slowly grown a spot in my heart. we even celebrated our anniversary with some Chen Chens I would totally recommend it. If you love hot chicken, this is the best in Toronto.

If you want to be on the toilet half the day the next day come here

absolute fantastic sandwich, chicken was breaded very well and cooked to perfection. batter was not too thick and covered the chicken well. the flavour of the chicken also was great, definitely brined before frying. coleslaw on the sandwich balanced the chicken well. love the waffle fries - fried to perfection and my only gripe is that i wish they did hand cut fries. **returned, and it s still as amazing as ever. BEST BURGER AND FRIES.

Chicken was fantastic no complaints. The chicken sandwich was a little bland to be honest and the chicken wasnt very crispy but the storage chicken tenders were incredible.

sooo good I love how the buns are soft but substantial enough to hold the chicken in place, chicken is tender and succulent its a HEFTY one. grabbed the hot level and it has dry chili pepper ground on top of the hot and saucy meat. waffle fries is crispy AND pillowy inside id def grab the combo next time to share the fries again. a fast food takeout spot so I dont expect service ever but the cashier was sooo kind & lovely to chat with, so ill see you LATERRR

Amazing food. Interior is small but best fried chicken I ve had. I recommend the szechuan sandwich.

You taste more coleslaw and breading than chicken. Sandwich is about $15 with tax and it was underwhelming. If the chicken itself was juicier and bigger then maybe a 3/3.5 star. Minimal dine-in seating, about 5 stools and bar tables that arent at a comfortable height.

Super crispayyyyyy!!! *CRUNCH* *MUNCH*

Food was delicious.

tasty and delicious

Tastes great but both my boyfriend and I got food poisoning the next day...

Best fried chicken in Toronto

Best. Thats it.

Great hidden gem. Chicken sandwiches and waffle fries are super legit

Good chicken sandwich, nicely seasoned but needed to be a little more salty for me. Otherwise, medium level is perfect. Fries are amazing, definitely get em.

As a spicy food enthusiast, Chen Chen s POULTRYGEIST level was perfect. If there is a place to try spicy things, I will sign the waiver and challenge myself. I enjoyed every bite that gave me slightly burning lips & appreciated extra napkins provided to blow my nose. Apart from being spicy, sweet brioche, sweet aoli & coleslaw complimented chicken well, Nashville hot chicken was covered with good amount of sauce, yet it was crunchy! I liked their side of potato salad not to be too sweet and it helped me to cool down the heat. Spicy food lovers out there, if you have not tried this place, you are missing out.

A while back I wanted to try as many fried chicken spots in the city and got to try the Nashville chicken sandwhich from Chen Chen s which I really enjoyed. This time thanks to Yelp I got to go back and try out the Szechuan flavour. I got the mild option and it still had a kick. I love the sauce and pickle combo. The bun was also a great texture. It was also a decent size and I don t feel full from it, so recommend getting a combo. It s tucked away on the side of Queen Street, and doesn t have washrooms available to the public. The prices are reasonable and the service was great. They even had Easter chocolate available. It s easy to find parking and streetcars are nearby. It wasn t that busy when I went in during the lunch hour o Thursday afternoon. I love that it is a mom and pop shop and southern comfort food is always a good to have nearby in the city. Make sure to check it out! From 3 years ago, I got the the hot chicken sandwich in a mild form. I love the sauce that is used in this fried chicken sandwich and the batter is phenomenal. Definitely satisfies my fried chicken craving. Friendly staff, check them out if your in Kensington market

The food was very flavourful and well spiced but you definitely have to eat it fresh. Their waffle fries are thick and nice and service was fast, definitely recommend

I was lucky to have a friend who is also a Yelp elite, and got into this event with me. This way we got to try both sandwiches and an order to side of fries to complement the meal. I found them really big and saucy, especially the Szechwan one (which was mine). I had to keep putting it down and wiping my hands but it was really tasty. Definitely a bang for your buck with the portion size. I liked my friends Nashville chicken more as it has the buttery flavour and not as much movement. I was definitely stuffed after this meal, probably wouldnt go back for dinner but a lunch meal for sure. Update- this meal did NOT do right by me yesterday. I woke up in the middle of the night in excruciating pain. Ive had many different fried food in the past and Ive never reacted the way I did yesterday.

Simply delicious. They debone the dark meat option which makes it a lot easier to eat and less messy.

Been wanting to check them out since last summer. They did not disappoint. I got the medium spiced, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. It was crispy and juicy. Tried the corn ribs too. They were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Music was good. The seating area is smaller than I expected. Got a long bar height table and a smaller one. Lot of stools. The art was nice too. It was a great experience. The employee who took our order was great too. Definitely coming back

We live in the burbs but whenever we are in Toronto, a trip to Chen Chen is a must. Delicious, fresh and crispy as heck! The chicken sandwiches, the Mac and cheese, the spicy waffle fries, the potato salad ..YUM! And all halal :) Dietary restrictions: The chicken is halal and they have no bacon versions of everything -ie no bacon potato salad .so good! Parking: It s a corner building with no street parking. We usually drive through a (narrow) alleyway to the grocery store across from it, and park in their parking lot and walk across the street to Chen Chen.

I had the Nashville sanswich & loved it, have sitting space and w/c downstairs.

Had a takeout from here last Friday and the food was absolutely superb! (so good that i felt i had to leave this review).

My first time here and the atmosphere was great. Wasn t too busy for a cold April day and there was room for us to dine in. The options were to the point and we ended up getting the 2 can dine meal. I got the mild Nashville chicken sandwich with potato salad, my boyfriend got the hot Nashville sandwich with spicy waffle fries. The 2 can dine came with drinks as well. They give you your meal in cute takeout containers and big napkins. The sandwich was massive and could barely make it to my potato salad. I give the sandwich an 8/10 and my potato salad a 6/10. My boyfriend gave his meal all together a 7.5/10. The 2 can dine is $37 +tax.

Saw it being featured on social media, litterally places an order for pick up. I was easily able to place the order online. I got the Szechuan X Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich for $14.50 for the sandwich alone. It was tasty, spicy and tangy at the same time. I just wished there was more coleslaw to balance the meat, bread. The chicken was crispy. It was fairly greasy. Inside the place, there is limited seating, it was packed so on a busy night, expect to find a seat. Wheelchair accessibility: Very narrow pathway

OMG amazing chicken I tried fries chicken in many places, they are the best and the sides are unbelievably delicious as well, how they do everything so perfectly Also, their service, hosting, and organizing are wonderful. Support small businesses please we are always gonna be your supporters Thank you for being in this community.

Halal chicken

Nashville style fried chicken done correctly and with a Szechuan flare as well on the menu if you want something slightly different. Everything tasted fresh and you dont feel gross after. The waffle fries were probably the best Ive had.

Amazing food, so yummy. Get hot if you can handle spicy food.

I really like their chicken sandwiches here. Probably the best in the city in terms of flavour and size. I just wish my stomach wasn t out of commission for 2 days every time I ate them lol

Best chicken sandwich in the city tap in fs

Great mac & cheese. Chicken is very tender. I ordered chicken tenders with Mild level spiciness. It was spicy to the point i couldn t enjoy it and threw them out. And i know spiciness is subjective but you could see a whole bunch of spicy seasoning on the chicken too. As it is subjective i won t leave a bad review because some braver people than me might enjoy it still.

We got the Nashville hot chicken - the ghost pepper heat level which was pretty hot. Really good bun and the spice hit the spot on a cold snowy day. We bought waffle fries which were amazing. I wish they gave sightly more aoli. The service was really good. Sam was super nice and friendly. Even without asking, he cut the sandwich into half. The sandwich itself is pretty big enough to feed two. Plus the waffle fries and coke made it all the more filling. Knocked off a star because they didnt serve water. This was super European. Very rarely you see restaurants forcing you to buy water here. Restrooms are downstairs and have cool superhero and superwoman wallpaper and signs. Vegetarian options: Waffle fries

hands down best chicken sandwich i ever had (szechuan chicken sandwich 100/10 )

I ordered their popular Nashville Hot fried chicken sandwich from Doordash. It was just fabulous. Chicken was so juicy and tasty. Sandwich was quite big and one sandwich is a meal in itself. The medium spicy level worked just fine for me. I loved the taste of coleslaw as well. Quality of bun is also good. Definitely recommend their sandwich to everyone.

This was my first time going to this place. Omg,I can tell the fried chicken was so tasty and juicy. It was by far the best one I tried in Toronto. The cashier was polite and helpful, the restaurant was clean, and the washroom was clean. The price is reasonable.

Try the Szechuan Nashville Sandwich at hot spice level. Its the perfect blend of heat and sweet. Easily one of the best chicken sandwiches in Toronto. Good sized sandwich, I would have thought there might have been a few more waffle fries based on that, but it was a filling meal non the less.

One of the best chicken sandwiches I ve had in Toronto.

I am highly impressed by the freshly chicken burger with hot sauce. So good and delicious too. I eat outside in a sunny day and I nice across the street there is Freshco Market.What the match Freshness is the secret recipe for Chen Chen s Nashville Hot Chicken?

Great halal food. Highly recommended!

First time buying, had the nashville medium and szechuan hot, both white meat substitute, delicious, would definately be buying again.

BEST OF THE BEST!! Their sichuan chicken tenders is to die for. Always exceeds the expectations. Chef Chen and Chef Keval always treats us with their warm hospitality and out of the world food. Highly recommended!!

Fantastic! Great food, served quick and hot. Would recommend highly and will go back!

Sandwich s are always on fire ! Mild to hot tasting great . Potato salad w/bacon and Mac n bacon are also a must ! Enjoy

Szechuan chicken is perfect - the batter is right , meat is juicy, and the sauce is delicious. Waffle fries are crispy. Service is good. And thank you for keeping it halal!

gist: Approach with caution if youre not a heat enthusiast! Visited this place with a group of 6, due to its 2023 Yelp rating as the most popular Canadian restaurant! Despite a somewhat small interior, the accommodating staff efficiently seated us together. Opted for combo sets of Szechuan and hot chicken with slaw and waffle fries. Prompt order delivery and the sandwiches were not only tasty and crunchy but also impressively spicy even the mild options pack a punch. If youre not accustomed to the heat, steer clear of the mild! OR go for the Szechuanchicken as the sweetness of the sauce balances out the heat Parking: Park at Freshco Parking nearby

Szechuan sandwich was saucy and flavorful - sweet and savoury. Good size! The Nashville hot (we got mild) was ok not very flavorful no real sauce on it! Overall nice experience!

The locale is nothing much but it looks clean and in good state. The sandwiches are really tasty, good portions. Careful with the spiciness! I almost died with the hot one. Not for the faint hearted!

Tried the chicken sando with the spicy waffle fries & aioli, it was great! Nice crunch, juicy & just the right amount of spiciness on the hot level.

The food here was outstanding, the chicken was very soft/tender. So easy to chew. The Szechuan chicken sandwich was very flavourful but very saucy, make sure you have extra napkins. Even the spicy waffle fries are delicious. They are also very generous with the pickles which is greatly appreciated! The only issue with this spot is the seating (inside). There isnt much seating but I believe there is more outside. It was very cold so inside was our only option. Everything is reasonably priced and I cant wait to go back Parking: Its basically street parking, I parked on queen so I had to pay but Im not sure about the side street

Yup spot is legit no fake reviews here. I went with the medium spice for Nashville hot because it was my first time I ll probably bump it up a level on my next visit but it did have a kick. Waffle fries were nice and crispy.

Chicken was tender, crisp to perfection with delightful heat. Great fusion with the sauce on the Szechuan burger, hot and delicious!! Highly recommend that one. Hungry just looking at the photos. Great service great vibes

We had an amazing meal. Szechuan chicken was sooooo good. My wife got the dirty fries which she really like. counter staff was very helpful and guided us well. Ill be back!

Great fried chicken, little chicken itself though! The food itself tastes amazing - I was just disappointed with the amount of chicken in the sandwich (as you can see in the picture). The tenders are great, even though I expected more from the Szechuan sauce. The fries and cauliflower were great. Overall, must try!

Tried the Mac n Chesse with hot chicken bites, the Mac n cheese is incredible unseasoned, with a layer of bland cheese, and the chicken taste like left overs.

We tried the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich, spicy chicken tenders and spicy waffle fries. The food was really fresh, the burger was crunchy and so juicy! Tenders were really great as well. The waffle fries were crispy and the seasoning on them was on point. I would definitely recommend this place!

Best Chicken Sandwich in Toronto

Amazing food and friendly staff. Tried the schezwan hot chicken sandwich today and it was amazing! Highly recommend this spot to everyone.

Super crispy and juicy fresh Nashville chicken sandwich. For me it was the best chicken that I had so far. Also I got mac and cheese for side. I really amazed with the taste. I highly recommend this place to everyone.

Chinese-founded Nashville hot chicken establishment, on point!

Ive ordered Chens numerous times. The quality is never in question although occasionally the batter is better on some days. My biggest issue is portion consistency. Ive ordered so many times, unfortunately mostly, portion sizes disappoint rather than impress. I stayed away for months as I was tired on not being wowed. I came back only to realize Im still not. Im done trying. A solid 3.5/5

5 stars all around! Nashville chicken was delicious and the service was friendly. We enjoyed our meal outside and they have plenty of spots. I will be back for more!

Absolutely delicious. Got the Nashville chicken sandwich and spicy fries. Will be back!

Super tasty food. Had a sandwich and some tenders and was genuinely surprised how flavorful and juicy all the chicken was. Well be going back soon.

Chicken sandwiches here are pretty good. You definitely will not regret trying out. Ive been twice and the fold has been consistently good, service consistently friendly. Hot sauce on sandwiches can be very potent so if youre into that give it a try!

go to spot in the city for fried chicken sandwiches

The most tasty fried chicken spot thus far! The wait was worth it!

Chicken Sandwich was great. But the bun underneath started to disintegrate while I eat. Probably because of sauce. Otherwise very good

...Chen?

I always order from here but last two times the burger was not fresh at all. I am really disappointed

One of the best fried chicken in the city. Chicken was well prepared, crispy and juicy. Great coating of hot sauce and cayenne pepper. The dark chicken was off the chart. Must order.

Love the food it is amazing and the owners are friendly and helpful...

Great sandwiches and even better staff!

The Schezuan Nashville Hot Sandwich was really good. Would have liked a bit more of the schezuan seasoning. Was pleasantly surprised to see the He-Man decor! The service was also excellent.

My partner loves Nashville hot chicken, so I took him here to try. Both our first time here, service was great. They were friendly, easy-going and helpful in helping you choose. Food was delicious. Best waffle fries Ive ever had. Portion size was good. Sandwich really big and so were the fries. Meal was very filling for a combo. My partner got their chicken tenders with the 2nd highest spice level and it was very hot. It came with a slice of bread but the amount of spice on those tenders is no joke. The washrooms/vibe of the place is such a mood! Ive never seen anything so cool yet dorky.

Awesome chicken, so flavourful, the dark meat by default is actually a really good option. Will have to try white meat next time. The HOT Szechuan Nashville is about the right speed for me the poultrygeist might be to much keep up the good work looking forward to visiting again

Really good fried chicken sandwich and waffle fries! The Mac and cheese with chicken bites were good too but Id go for the sandwich or fries better. Spicy spice level for the sandwich is perfect!

Look at the picture and tell me you don t want that sandwich, if you say no your lying to yourself. Just need a dipping sauce for real.

Nice spicy food and excellent service

Please stay away from this place if you love your stomach. As a fellow spicy lover...the chicken here is disgusting and will give you food poisoning. I recomend you let all your friends and familiy know to stay away from this place. Horible customer service and they do not care about making things right with customers. They will make excuses and justifications to not make things right. Please stay away.

The best hot chicken in Toronto! Highly recommend!

Their hot chicken sandwich is juicy and tender with the perfect amount of crisp! The staff and owner is very friendly and took their time to explain the menu. I highly recommend everyone in Toronto to check this place out!

My cousin passed away last week. He loved this place, and introduced a big circle of the motorcycle community to their delicious fried chicken. I ve had Chen Chen s several times thanks to my cousin, but never left a review. But after Sara s (owner) support and generosity, to me, my family, and our community, I had to make sure she knew how much we appreciate her. Sara, please continue serving this cities best fried chciken sandwiches, and being the amazing human that you are. We will definitely catch you again soon. Picture added of Jay eating Chen Chen s at their original Queens Quay pop up location :)

This place is hands down our favorite spot in Toronto, even though weve only ever ordered from UberEats instead of visiting in person. The Spicy Nashville Chicken sandwich and fries with aioli are our go-to, and they never disappoint. Plus, you get a good amount of food for the price, which makes it totally worth it. The only downside is that its quite far from where we live, so our food often arrives cold. Itd be awesome if they opened up another location closer to us. But overall, if youre a fan of fried chicken, youve got to give this place a try. They really know how to do it right!

Loved the burgers! The chicken was so crispy yet juicy inside. The corn elote was simply amazing. We also ordered a side of potato salad which was good but didn t enjoy the hot and sweet cauliflowers. The service is fast, their patio is well lit and clean! Loved the food.

Staff were so helpful and polite. The food was fantastic! Will definitely come back.

Honestly, the best spot in Toronto for Nashville fried chicken. Every time we fly in, it s a must stop for my husband and myself. Everything is top notch from the waffle fries, the potato salad, and the Szechuan sandwich.

The place was easy to find, not too far from subway station. However the place was itself really small. Just 2 benches to sit. And me and my friend was celebrating birthday with a cake that I made. The owner said outside food not allowed please keep it away. This seemed rude to me and ruined the moment for both of us. Usually restaurants offer complimentary food when birthdays are celebrated. Anyways we listened to her and we kept it aside. After the food arrived we asked for tap water from them they said they dont have any tap water. I mean how can someone run a restaurant without tap water. I didnt like their customer service at all. They werent friendly or accommodating. But the food was great.We took po boy shrimp and dirty chicken. Shrimp and waffle fries were crispy and flavourful. Washrooms were very clean.

Went here for the first time today and tried their szechuan style tenders. The food was great and so was the service. Definitely going back again.

Their chicken is unmatched.

My experience at the restaurant was marred by the truly awful behavior and service provided by the management lady. Good service and courteous behavior are crucial aspects of any dining experience, and its disappointing when they fall short of expectations. I recently had an unfortunate experience at Cheen Chen restaurant, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts. I must say that my visit was quite disappointing due to what I perceived as a lack of professionalism and honesty, particularly in my interaction with a lady who seemed to be in a management position. My experience with the staff left me feeling frustrated and, frankly, quite taken aback. It seemed that when I raised concerns or issues, I encountered what I perceived as dishonesty. This is not an experience anyone should have to go through when dining out. Based on my experience, I must regrettably state that I cannot recommend this restaurant. The negative aspects of my visit overshadowed any positive aspects that the restaurant may have had to offer. When dining out, one expects not only good food but also a pleasant and respectful environment. Unfortunately, my visit did not meet these expectations. I hope that the restaurant can address these issues and improve its customer service and communication in the future, as its essential for the success of any establishment.

Super hot sandwiches!

Very nice food but space too small to accommodate eat in.

Really nice place. Cool interior, very friendly staff who were laughing and joking with the customers. The shrimp were really tasty in the Po boy sammich. Well.seasoned and not at all rubbery. The Szechuan Tenders were expertly covered in flavour sauce, not too much and not too little. Really tasty and not too hot for medium heat. I liked their food much better than PG Clucks, which is just down the road. Its funny, their spicy fries were the hottest thing I got. I love the waffle style, too. Not enough places make those. You should go tonight.

Amazing tasting fried chicken that you wont taste anything like it in the city. The szechuan fried chicken is made with juicy dark meat and is super saucy. Its savoury with just a nice hint of the szechuan pepper that isnt too numbing. Highly recommend trying this place out if you are a fried chicken sandwich lover.

Finally got to try this place and was happy with the experience! The guy who runs the register is so friendly and nice. We got the Szechuan Nashville sandwich, which is a MUST for anyone who likes the sweet-spicy combo. Their aioli is one of the best Ive had. The Mac n Cheese is made fresh (you can tell) which was perfect and so comforting, definitely a must too! They have indoor seating and they also own the patio outside which I think is open during the summer when the weather is nicer. Overall, great place to satisfy that fried chicken craving. Go and support this local mom&pop!

The best chicken sandwich Ive had in a very long time, crispy, juicy, flavorful, spicy. The service is fast, and I was not waiting long. However, its quite small, not much room to eat if you wanted to, I could also see it being crowded if moderately busy, more of a takeout only type restaurant.

Amazing Nashville hot chicken. We got the Poutlrygeist flavor (hottest). A must try if you are in the city. We are coming back for more!

Incredible chicken sandwiches and delicious sides. The elote, and mac & cheese in particular are fantastic. The spicy waffle fries are a delightful mix of crunchy outside and flavourful soft potato. The owner is very kind, genuine and welcoming. Highly recommend if youre a fan of spicy chicken, or Nashville cuisine.

Amazing food and service

The chicken is perfectly cooked. The crunch is golden,the chicken is juicy and tender. Perfect for distress and delight your day.

Had the pleasure of stopping into this spot for lunch and boy, it doesnt disappoint one bit. I had the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich and it was absolutely delicious! Juicy, crispy and the perfect amount of heat. The bun really brought the sandwich together. Soft but holds up well with the sauce and slaw. The waffle fries are without a doubt the best around, fried to perfection with the right amount of salt. If your hungry and close by do your taste buds a favor and stop in!!!!

Was tasty filling overall great fried chicken sandwich. The classic is my favorite

Highly recommend Chen Chen. Great service and the owner Chen is very kind.

Amazing chicken sandwiches - the corn, potatoe salad are the bomb too!

There s a lot of options for Nashville hot chicken in the city, and Chen Chens has become one of my favourites. Huge portions, not overly saucy, and very spicy. Recommend the Szechuan style. The space a little small, but the summertime patio compliments well.

Best fried chicken Ive had in Toronto. Soft chicken and the spice is great!

This is hands down the best chicken sandwich and fries combination that Ive ever had in the GTA. Before I get to the food. Let me give a huge thank you to the young gentlemen on cashier this evening. Outstanding service, great recommendations, you are kind and pleasant, and you treated everyone who came into the store while I was their the same. You are a true asset to Chen Chens. Onto the food. The Spicy waffle fries with that aioli is amazing. I want just a bottle of that aoili. I would put that on everything. Get the Spicy waffle fries when you come here. They are well seasoned and actually Spicy. Cooked perfectly through, I have zero complaints about it. The chicken sandwich is superb. Everything is on point. The slaw, breading on the chicken, the pickles, the sauce and bun. All of it comes together for an amazing mouthful of flavour. 10/10. Perfect food tour experience. I will be back/youve made a new customer for the duration of your establishment being open. Parking: Green P street parking in the area, andnor if you enter on Gladstone you can park in the Freshco lot.

Nashville hot chicken sandwich was really good. The Szechuan one was too sweet and didnt have the numbing flavour I expect from Szechuan food. The waffle fries were good.

So goooood, so juicy. Thank god I dont live closer or id be here all the time

Well priced and absolutely delicious. The spicy fries are some of the best waffle fries I ve had and their spicy seasoning is addicting. The Nashville sandwich is amazing but the Szechuan sandwich is really something special, get it hot cause there is significantly more flavour than the medium spice and it s very manageable in terms of spice. The corn elote ribs is also a must try. Overall debatably the absolute best fried chicken sandwich in Toronto, a must try.

Love love love the Mac n cheese with Nashville hot chicken bites!!