bbq Chicken Waterloo Central in Waterloo

140 University Ave W A1, Waterloo, ON N2L 6J3, Canada

★★★★★
(455 reviews)
Categories: Korean restaurant

About

"Hi there :) We're Global Korean Fried Chicken Brand, bbq Chicken. bb.q Chicken Waterloo Central will open on Oct 1st! Be refreshing with bb.q Chicken Village today! We're known for having a dozen varieties of chicken, including Golden Fried Chicken, Secret Sauced Chicken and Soy & Honey Garlic Chicken with unique appetizers such as Cheese Balls or Spicy Dduk-Bokki. It's not barbecue, Best of the Best Quality, BBQ Chicken. Make people healthy, happy, and pleased by creating world's most delicious chicken.🍗"

Website
bbqchickenca.com
Address
140 University Ave W A1, Waterloo, ON N2L 6J3, Canada
Plus Code
FFF8+56 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–11 PM
Thursday
11 AM–11 PM
Friday
11 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11 AM–11 PM
Sunday
11 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Dinner Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Credit cards
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
455 reviews

Most Mentioned

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5 stars
376
4 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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★★★★★
December 15, 2024

I had an amazing experience at BBQ Village! The Yukgaejang and Sundubu Jjigae were both incredibly delicious, with rich flavors and just the right level of spice. Although there was a mix-up with my order ( Gejang instead of Yukgaejang), the staff quickly fixed it by preparing the Yukgaejang for me and even let me enjoy the Gejang on the house. The Seasoned Gejang was also great. They later came by again to apologize, which really touched me. I also tried the calamari, and it was perfectly crispy and flavorful. For dessert, I had an Americano, which had a wonderful aroma—clearly made with quality beans. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the excellent service!

★★★★★
November 12, 2024

Very tasty Korean chicken. Atmosphere is quite nice, and prices are not too bad overall. Only think I have to complain about is that service could be improved a little bit. Overall I enjoyed this place a lot and will be back! Edit: I've been back a few times. Service has improved quite a lot compared to the first time I went! Very glad to see it!

★★★★★
November 11, 2024

"I recently tried gamja tang, and it was an incredible experience! The broth was rich and hearty, with deep flavors that warmed me right up. The pork was tender and perfectly absorbing the spices and seasoning in the broth. The potatoes were soft, making each bite satisfying and comforting. David, our server, made the experience even more memorable. He was attentive and knowledgeable, taking the time to explain the dish and recommending the perfect side dishes to accompany it. His friendly demeanor and excellent service made our meal so enjoyable. Overall, I’d highly recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy authentic Korean flavors with top-notch service!"

★★★★★
November 11, 2024

The food and service is really good. They are so nice and caring and they gave a lot complimentary food. They served free ice cream after our meal which was really good. I love eating here and it is my new favourite spot!

★★★★★
November 8, 2024

Went here for dinner on a busy Friday and it was excellent! The chicken was crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside! We waited about 20 mins for our food and received 2 baskets of complimentary fries and some complimentary ice cream! Staff were friendly and helpful. I will say if your expecting a more chill place they do have decenty loud music. The atmosphere is definitely energetic and fun! We will be going back for another visit:) Thanks for the great experience!

★★★★★
November 2, 2024

I recently ordered takeout from BBQ Chicken Waterloo Central, and the experience was amazing! Mandy, the server, was fantastic—she went out of her way to check on me while I was waiting, making sure everything was on track and that I was comfortable. The food was absolutely delicious, crispy, and packed with flavor. Even though it was takeout, the atmosphere in the restaurant was great, with nice music that made the wait enjoyable. Highly recommend this place, and big thanks to Mandy for the excellent service!

★★★★★
October 2, 2024

Everything we tried was so tasty and this is really the best Korean fried chicken I ever had. They also have drinks and desserts all in a really nice interior. Highly recommend for the food and great service!

★★★★★
October 1, 2024

Had a fantastic experience with amazing service! The interior was beautifully designed, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and the fried chicken was delicious with a wide variety of flavorful options. The desserts were also the perfect sweet treat to end the meal. This is definitely a must-visit spot!

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Fantastic food! Definitely worth giving a try!

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Everything it s really nice the Food looks delicious and it is also the service its

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Very tasty Korean chicken. Atmosphere is quite nice, and prices are not too bad overall. Only think I have to complain about is that service could be improved a little bit. Overall I enjoyed this place a lot and will be back! Edit: Ive been back a few times. Service has improved quite a lot compared to the first time I went! Very glad to see it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Arguably the best Korean chicken in Waterloo

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

I love fried chicken and this place does not disappoint. So man different options, with my favourite being the secret sauce chicken. Looking forward to coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Good chicken and spicy toppoki. The restaurant is very big and spacious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Go for the fried kitchen! It always hits the spot

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

The place is good, food is good and the waitress was super nice ..!

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

The atmosphere is so nice and wide. I like the Christmas decorations . Also good service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

super good

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Spacious, clean and attentive servers. Food is also great, we re here to try the Gejang and their chicken is really good too.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Chicken and other foods were very good. I had good time and I will come here one more time.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Good food, great atmosphere, inside is very cozy and nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

The restaurant is very bright and clean. The staffs are friendly. We had a good time here with friends and family.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

One of the best korean chicken in the town. The atmosphere is also superb as well as the customer service. Great place to visit and highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Good food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

i love chicken

★★★★
December 22, 2024

Food is good but really expensive. Atmosphere and store interior looks fantastic though. Staff seem a little dismissive but I ve had a few that were very nice to me Parking: Parking in the general plaza

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

The staff were amazing, and the service was great. We really enjoyed our time here, and will recommend it to our friends and family.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Great atmosphere, friendly staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Good stuff

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Love the food and amazing service! Will be coming back!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Juicy, tender, and flavourful chicken! And the lemon fries are the perfect crispy combination The atmosphere is clean and cozy! One of the strongest in KW! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

would recommend nice atmosphere and mmm chicken.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Best korean chicken in Waterloo!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Super delicious, a bit too amazing The service is really great too. Why does Waterloo have such delicious restaurants?

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

The food is good and taste like authentic Korean dish Parking: Easy to find Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Various food to choose from, nice place for family dining

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

The environment here is wonderful, creating a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. The staff are incredibly attentive and provide excellent service. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

The server David is very kind and helpful

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Very good! Loved the marinated grab and all the side dishes that come with it. The Gangnam style chicken is also very flavorful

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Great place with the best fried chiken in the town

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

good quality food

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Amazing food and service!

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

great atmosphere, third time here and food never disappoints

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

First time here at BBQ Village and the ambiance is so good compared to korean restos Ive been. Foods are good and we had free ice cream too. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Real Korean BBQ Chicken!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Fire chicken

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Great atmosphere, great service!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Did not have a good impression the first time I was here bc of the waiting time but it seems they have improved

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Really good food and crispy chicken

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

This is the best korean authentic fried chicken place you can ever find!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Good place

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Cute place! Lots of menu options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

Chicken was delicious and crispy! Got the corn cheese, secret sauce chicken and the soy garlic chicken and it was enough for three people.

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Awesome food and ambience. Perfect service as well!! Food

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Great experience great chicken great service great prices! Our server was so attentive and such a delight! Shout out Sam fr:)

★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

Takes far too long for food to come, 25+ min wait for just fried chicken. Food was good though

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Really kind staff and a lovely restaurant in general Dietary restrictions: A lot of options and a great variety Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

The coolest chicken place! We have finally found our go-to resto for honest-to-goodness chicken. All items on the menu are a must-try. The servers are very pleasant and attentive, the atmosphere warm and relaxing.We feel welcome and at home here! Wheelchair accessibility: There are enough spaces between the tables to accommodate wheelchairs.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

The food was very yum, and the waiting time wasnt too long either. The atmosphere was very cozy with a well furnished interior, the kpop playing in the resturant is such a vibe as well! Employees were very friendly and patient. Overall, a pleasant experience!

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Absolutely Great food!!! Try and you will love it. Bring your friends and family.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Servers are extremely welcoming, love the atmosphere!

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Foot good, come

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

love the atmosphere! much vibes. very demure.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

very nice environment Kid-friendliness: mhm Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Filled it out for free onion rings. Honestly top chicken is better.

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

The waiter was really nice, and the price also really reasonable. I suggest to go with lots of ppl bcs its so cheap for individual when split the bill, and u can also try many dishes also!

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Nice place to chat. Vegetarian options: Many different salads. Parking: Many parking slots. Kid-friendliness: Fried .

★★★★
December 17, 2024

Good service, I would recommend

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Very nice atmosphere and the service is very friendly!! Would come back :)

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

The food is delicious. We also like the service. Vegetarian options: There were lot of options which we could try. All were yummy. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Awesome restaurant, I really loved the atmosphere and their offer on Calamari and Corn Cheese

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Tastiest chicken and dessert!

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

i love this place so bad

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Great new spot, well designed trendy atmosphere and delicious food. Will return!

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

I like the environment that this place brings. The servers are super nice and the food is really yummy.

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Food

★★
December 17, 2024

Slow service took a hour for the food to come out. food is okay. Not worth the hype. Parking: Easy access!

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Loved the food here, come here for take out or dine in multiple times. Food and service are amazing

★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Honestly, I have mixed feelings with the food, the complimentary (from making a review) calamari is incredible salty and quite chewy. I dont know why they would concentrate so much powder on the top part of the calamari and not mix it well. However, if you take the ones that didnt get too much powder, its okay... Just a chewy calamari, overall 5/10. Chicken is pretty good. The meat is surprisingly really tender juicy, unlike other fried chicken places that tends to overcook them. I would say bbq Chicken probably have the best meat. The sauce and skin is decent. I love the padak! The soy garlic was initially awful, but it tastes kinda good after taking a few bites . The garlic is really strong, which I can see some people not liking it. Definitely 10/10 for the padak, and a 7/10 for the soy garlic. Price is okay, pretty average for korean fried chicken places. They also give coffee or tea as a complimentary, which was quite odd, but tasted average. Its a complimentary, so its not that relevant. Service is average. Place is nice. Worth a try, for sure the best padak fried chicken in Waterloo.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Yummy food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

great food and amazing service yujin was super helpful and very knowledgeable about the menu!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

delicious chicken, love it when they give you fries for the extra wait

★★★★
December 16, 2024

So good!! Great vibes

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

The atmosphere is amazing. Friendly service, well kept and clean. Food is amazing, very great place to have shareable foods with friends.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Good restaurant, good music, good Christmas decorations!!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great environment and service!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Nice place and great chicken

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

The place is well-kept, the ambiance and the playlist is awesome!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Amazing!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Best place to visit for Korean chicken

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Coool!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

The atmosphere here is nice and cozy and the staff are nice and welcoming! The menu here is bougie compared to some other bbq chicken places! Very nice place overall!!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

So yummy

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Really delicious Korean chicken restaurant. If you visit here, you can have a nice taste experience.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Warm welcome, excellent quality food and mindful service, pretty recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Such nice atmosphere, the service is amazing! I recommend this place for good Korean food!!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Everything was good Parking: Good parking Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great service here

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Very relaxing atmosphere!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

I had an amazing time at bbq chicken with a group of my friends after exams! Mayo was our server and he made sure we had the best experience here!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

This place is great. Awesome atmosphere and Mayo, our server, was wonderful. Will be coming back here!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Mayo was great!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Atmosphere and food were both amazing! It was so cool to finally try marinated raw crabs! Our server Mayo was also super attentive and friendly too!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Lovely interior space with well-priced food. I do wish the raw marinated crab included the shells as well- its only the body and legs.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Atmosphere, food, and service are nice

★★★★
December 16, 2024

First time I ordered from here was for delivery. The secret sauce chicken was almost akin chicken found in Korea. Proportions are also adequate considering the high prices. Today, I dined in with my dad. The restaurant had a western christmas vibe, which was comforting but it could include Korean designs. Service was responsive but a bit slow on food delivery. Rosé tteokbukki kinda tasted like pizza.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great Vegetarian options: Lots Food : 5/5 |

December 16, 2024

I recently ordered a mix box through Uber Eats, and I was very disappointed with the amount of green onion in the chicken. There was barely a pinch of it, which was unacceptable. As a Korean this simply feels like a deceptive practice and would never order Padak again. I ordered it through Uber Eats and ate it, but I was so dumbfounded that I laughed when I saw the amount of green onions included in the green onion chicken. I checked the contents two and three times just to be sure, but the results did not change. Was my expectation of the amount of green onions included in green onion chicken too high??? The chicken itself tasted okay, but I just couldnt eat it.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Really great food! Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetairan options too Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Super nice and staff was great!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Everything is perfect!!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

I ve been to many other BBQ Chicken locations but never a Village before! It surpassed my expectations!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Best fried chicken in Waterloo

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Love the cheeseling boneless chicken! really tender and the shredded cheese is is the cherry on top!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

The food is amazing, I got a seafood soondobu jigae and the price is affordable. Love this place, I ll definitely come back

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

So much good food and great atmosphere. Love it!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

The Rosé Dukk-Bokki was amazing!!! Also the staff were super friendly and the place has a great atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Good food

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

great food and great service

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

great experience

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great service - Amazing food!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Had a great experience with amazing service, everything we order was so tasty, especially sundubu jjigae. Would definitely recommend

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Awesome boneless chicken, very big portion, spacious location. Great for hangouts :)

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Very fresh and juicy chicken!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Super cozy!!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Came here with coworkers, this was really good fried chicken!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great food, went with coworkers.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Really great atmosphere. Attentive service

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

good

★★★★
December 16, 2024

service was great and food was even better

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Love the rose dukk-Bokki!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Delicious food and great service Vegetarian options: Yummmyyy Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
December 16, 2024

Service was gets better each time, food was great and vibes were lovely.

★★★★
December 16, 2024

Rosé tteokboki

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

I really like the Gejiang and YukgeJang. I enjoy the vibe!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Nice food

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Atmosphere is good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Good music, good kfood selection, nice staff

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Vegetarian options: Cheese ball is fully loaded with cheese and it taste really good. Food

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

BEST SERVICE AND BEST KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN

★★★★
December 16, 2024

Very big restaurant, nice atmosphere inside

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Nice

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Very good Kid-friendliness: Very good Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Came with the family and loved everything. Kid-friendliness: Spacious and comfortable. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Service is good and food was very good too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

THE BEST FOOD IVE EVER HAD IM OBSESSED I LOVE CHICKEN SO MUCH!!!! 10/10 I WANNA KISS THE CHEF

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Very cozy atmosphere and good food/service :)

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great atmosphere and vibe. Chicken is amazing too! Would definitely recommend coming here.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

It was great to eat out with my baby because there was Korean food!! Every time I go out to eat with my baby, I have a lot of trouble deciding where to go haha. And they are friendly and the food is all delicious :) Kid-friendliness: I think it would be nice to have a plastic cup for the baby.

★★★
December 16, 2024

Kimchi fries were good. The original chicken flavor had a weird aftertaste, almost like an artificial or reused oil flavor. The (secret sauce) chicken sauce masks that weird flavor a little bit.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

The marinated crab was delicious! The servers were polite, and very helpful in picking our dinner

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

BBQ Chicken is seriously delicious! Crispy and juicy chicken with the perfect variety of sauces. The menu has great options, so it s fun to choose. Fast, friendly service and a cool vibe make it a perfect spot to hang out with friends. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Parking: parking plaza right beside Food

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

A nice place for a cozy meal in the winter!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Lots of space so nice to come with a big group.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

I like the green walls.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Chicken was peak!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great service, nice restaurant, clean and warm atmosphere

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great food

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Great atmosphere, staff are welcoming and the food is delicious!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Really good staff and food would recommend coming here!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

fire

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Mala hot Chicken is great!!!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Well flavoured chicken and appetizers

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

It was great, totally loved it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Good food and friendly service!

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Great food, and great restaurant!

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Reasonably prized foods. Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Very accomodating staff and friendly esp Mayo! The food are fairly priced and tasty as well. Would def go back!

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

We had a fantastic dinner experience at BBQ Chicken! Our server, Mayo, was attentive, nice, and friendly. Food was delicious with generous portion sizes. I highly recommend it!

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Nice try

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Great atmosphere and friendly staff

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

BBQ village tastes amazing, food is a bit pricier but taste is awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

So hard to choose, spoiled for choices. Parking: Plaza parking is pretty big. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Foods so good. Nice place for Korean foods.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Good stuff

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Friendly staff, very good service and delicious food