Sanyukta SrivastavaIf you’re looking for the best chicken restaurant in Edmonton, then you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve curated a list of the best chicken restaurants in Edmonton based on the chicken quality, their menu, customer reviews, price points, and side offerings. We’ve also included in this list some of the restaurant’s best-selling dishes to help you choose what to order.
Anyway, you’ll see all of that below. Let’s get started!
1. Seoul Fried Chicken
| BEST FOR | Large portions |
| WEBSITE | https://seoulfried.com |
| ADDRESS | 7904b 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4C8, Canada |
| CONTACT NUMBER | 780-761-3616 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Saturday – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday – Closed |
| BEST SELLERS | SFC OG, SFC BBQ, Onion lover, and Garlic Soy |
| DELIVERY | Yes |
“Everyone loves fried chicken”. This is the mantra that Seoul Fried Chicken lives by.
This restaurant was established in 2016 to bring authentic Korean fried chicken to Edmonton. While there are many chicken restaurants in Canada, only a few serve authentic Korean fried chicken, and Seoul Fried Chicken is one of them.
The restaurant’s main dish is their 20-piece fried chicken, which is covered in various flavors. They have seven flavors to choose from including original, barbeque, onion, garlic soy, cilantro lime, cheese, and golden Kari.
They have two side selections: house cut fries and corn fritters. For vegetarians, they also have salads and slaws on their menu.
To top it off, they have puddings for dessert and the usual fan-favorite drinks.
Their prices are also reasonable for the servings they offer. Their 20-piece chicken dish is priced on average at $27, which makes each chicken piece just a little over a dollar.
Also, be on the lookout for special, limited flavors from this restaurant. Their most recent special chicken flavors were maple bourbon and bacon bourbon BBQ.
Pros
- Authentic Korean fried chicken
- Good for group meals
- Affordable pricing
Cons
- Limited variety of sides
- Closed on Sundays
Customer Reviews
The community has been raving about Seoul Fried Chicken as one of Edmonton’s best chicken restaurants. Here are some of their comments:
“We finally got a chance to eat at Seoul Fried last night for the first time! Not only were the customers raving about the food, but the staff was super friendly and patient with us while we made our first order! I have to say, that was some incredible chicken and sides! The chicken was crispy on the outside and so juicy on the inside! I had no idea that for $11.99 I could get so much food! We will most be back!”
-Lynn
“This place is just excellent. When I used to live in Edmonton, this was one of my top ‘treat places’ and, when I visit Edmonton, I always make sure to stop by SFC. Great price, great portions, and excellent food!”
-Sarah
2. Coco Deep Fried Chicken
| BEST FOR | Chicken and side sets for individuals and families |
| WEBSITE | https://www.cocofriedchicken.com/?l=en-US |
| ADDRESS | Granville 3030 Granville Dr, Northwest Edmonton Kensington 12620 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 3P9, Canada |
| CONTACT NUMBER | 780-472-7328 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday and Tuesday – Closed Wednesday to Thursday – 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday – 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday – 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday – 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
| BEST SELLERS | Sweet and Hot Coco Pack, Crispy Original Coco Pack, Soy Garlic Coco Pack, Snow Cheese Coco Pack |
| DELIVERY | Yes |
Coco Deep Fried Chicken is known for its mouth-watering fried chicken and its signature Korean-style hot and sweet sauce. They have two branches in Edmonton, one in Granville and one in Kensington.
Their menu is small and straightforward. For their chicken meals, they have a set of chicken and waffles and a set of chicken strips.
Their coco packs, which are baskets of chicken, have eight flavors to choose from like the original, cheese, sweet n’ hot, half n’ half, soy garlic, Korean BBQ, honey butter, and green onion. Aside from chicken, they also have selections in sets for those who want chicken and sides.
For individuals, they have coco crispy sets, which contain chicken served with your choice of carb, side, sauce, and drink. For families, there are four family sets to choose from, and all of them include chicken pieces and sides for the entire table.
Coco Deep Fried Chicken pairs their chicken with a selection of eleven sides: fries, yam fries, poutine, potato salad, kimchi, rice, onion rings, cheese sticks, coleslaw, gravy, and daikon pickles.
The restaurant also has a loyalty program. For every ten orders, you get your eleventh order with them for free.
Despite the amount of sauce they coat some of the dishes in, customers say the chicken remains crispy, making it one of the best chicken restaurants in Edmonton.
Pros
- There are chicken sets for individuals and families
- Good selection of flavors
- Online menu has good quality pictures of every flavor
Cons
- Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
- Limited selection, especially for drinks
- There are no desserts
Customer Reviews
Coco Deep Fried Chicken has gained positive reviews from its customers. Here are some of their statements:
“All I can say is WOW!! We’ve driven by several times and decided to give it a shot tonight and I’m sure glad we did. The sweet and spicy chicken is awesome (warm spice, not spicy hot) and the soy garlic chicken was excellent as well. The chicken was all crispy, well sauced and the meat was all tender and juicy. I’m looking forward to trying the cheesy chicken next time and would highly recommend Coco Deep Fried Chicken.”
-Cory
“Great food and what an amazing service. I love fried chicken and whenever someone recommends a new place I try it. One of the best fried chicken places in town. The chicken is moist and juicy inside while the outside is crisp and delicious. I have tried every flavor they have to offer. My go-to has been soy garlic and hot and sweet. The owner is very friendly and will provide you with amazing service.”
-Ahtesham
3. Alberta Fried Chicken
| BEST FOR | Truly Canadian fried chicken |
| WEBSITE | https://albertafriedchicken.com |
| ADDRESS | 2435 17 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6T 0Y2, Canada |
| CONTACT NUMBER | 587 498 3493 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Thursday 11 am to 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday 11 am to 9:30 pm Sunday 11 am to 9:00 PM |
| BEST SELLERS | AFC Special Jumbo Wrap, AFC Classic, AFC Special Finger Chicken, and chicken wings |
| DELIVERY | Yes |
Alberta Fried Chicken is, true to its name, the community’s ode to the classic fried chicken. They commit to using only quality locally-grown and fresh chicken in their menu.
The restaurant serves the same chicken goodness in various forms. Their menu includes chicken wraps, chicken fingers, popcorn chicken, chicken burgers, and classic chicken pieces.
Their servings also cater to individuals, groups, families, and kids. They have the AFC breaded chicken sets for individuals and AFC bucket chicken sets for 8 to 32 pieces of chicken.
If you want the chicken taste but are quite a bit more adventurous with the form, you can try their chicken poppers, finger chicken, and chicken wraps. They also have a special poutine section and a vegetarian section on their menu.
All their chicken can be coated in four flavors: AFC Classic, Frank’s Red Hot, Lemon Pepper Garlic, and Smoky Crushed Chili.
Their side selections include classic fries, garlic fries, mashed potato, potato salad, coleslaw, and special gravy.
Pros
- Truly Canadian fried chicken
- Options for vegetarians
- Wide variety of fried chicken options
Cons
- Website is quite hard to navigate
Customer Reviews
Let’s take a look at what some patrons have to say:
“We tried AFC for the first time today and had a great experience. We ordered online for pickup, and the food was ready on time and packed well. Securing the boxes with tape was appreciated. The chicken burgers were delicious and put together with care, looking just like the picture on the website. The chicken strips were nice and crunchy, and the garlic fries had a great garlic flavor. We enjoyed our meal and will order again soon!”
-Claire
“Absolutely the best fried chicken and chicken burgers I have had in my life! My family loves AFC, no one else compares. Once you have tasted AFC you will never want chicken from another restaurant! Our kids also love popcorn chicken and chicken tenders. Great presentation, delicious taste, and excellent service. I’m impressed every time I stop by. The whole menu is amazing!”
-Nott
4. Northern Chicken
| BEST FOR | Chicken and craft beer pairings |
| WEBSITE | http://www.northchickenyeg.com/#home |
| ADDRESS | 10704 124 St, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H1, Canada |
| CONTACT NUMBER | 780-756-2239 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday to Thursday – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday – 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm |
| BEST SELLERS | Craft beer, southern fried chicken, BLT fried chicken sandwich, roasted broccoli, peanuts, and pork |
| DELIVERY | Yes |
Northern Chicken promises to deliver what they call “feel-good food”. Owners Matt Philips and Andrew Cowan want to give its customers the overall experience of southern food classics enjoyed with cold drinks and good music.
Because the two started Northern Chicken to sell the whole vibe and experience, their menu is carefully curated and filled with soul and personality.
The star of their menu is the fried chicken, which is sold in 10’s, 6’s, and 3’s. They come in five flavors, Og, Nashville Hot, Nashville Xtra Hot, Nashville WNFA, and mustard, and are served with coleslaw.
They also have chicken sandwiches and chicken fingers. The restaurant also has a decent number of dishes that are vegetarian and gluten-free.
Their sides include tasty options such as Dorito mac & cheese and jalapeno nacho cheese. It also has vegetables and gluten-free options like the dill pickle potato salad and dill coleslaw.
But what really makes this restaurant stand out is its extensive selection of craft beers. Their beer selection has more than 80 choices, each with detailed descriptions of their taste and content.
Not a fan of beer? They also have quite a long list of drink options like grapefruit soda water, ginger ale, housemade iced tea, and craft cola.
Pros
- Massive selection of craft beer
- Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes
Cons
- Reservations are not allowed
- On the pricey side
Customer Reviews
A lot of people are fans of this restaurant, as you’ll see from the reviews below.
“Decided it was important to support our local restaurants during this time. Was reading a lot about Northern Chicken so ordered takeout. The chicken was crispy and sooo tasty. Also had the smashed potatoes- so good with the cheese curds! With the chicken came the potato salad, which was delicious and the coleslaw (haven’t tried that yet). Took home a frozen Mac and cheese to have with the rest of the chicken tomorrow. Highly recommend you try!”
-CA
“This place was recommended by a local, it was excellent! Had 6 pieces of chicken, arugula salad and Doritos Mac ‘n Cheese was amazing. Only serves local beers which is great. Love to support the small guys.”
-Mark
5. Wow Pop Chicken
| BEST FOR | Movie night take-out chicken |
| WEBSITE | http://www.wowpopchicken.ca |
| ADDRESS | 3350 Parsons Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1B5, Canada |
| CONTACT NUMBER | 780-990-4304 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Closed Tuesday to Thursday – 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm Friday to Saturday – 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday – 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
| BEST SELLERS | Wow boneless chicken, wow chicken pop, wow deep-fried chicken meal, Belgian waffle, and chicken |
| DELIVERY | Yes |
Do you ever get frustrated while eating chicken because the bones get in the way? This is what Wow Pop is trying to solve.
Wow Pop offers boneless chicken for that seamless eating experience. This can be served with either a sauce or seasoning.
For their sauces, you can choose between sweet & spicy, sweet & hot, or soy garlic. For the seasoning, they have cheese onion, cheese, barbeque, and honey butter.
They also have the classic bone-in chicken and sides like fries, onion rings, and cheese sticks. For the vegetable options, they have coleslaw, kimchi, or potato salad to pair your chicken with.
The restaurant is also very friendly – good for both individuals and large groups. They have set meals for one person and family sets for group dining.
Another unique thing about this restaurant is that they serve different flavors of bubble tea and skewered rice cake.
Pros
- Affordable prices
- Simple and straightforward
Cons
- Website needs updating
- Closed on Mondays
- There’s no description for menu items
Customer Reviews
Here are some reviews that show you how they made our list.
“Ordered for delivery due to being housebound. This chicken is amazing. Super crispy and juicy but not greasy. Fries held up well during delivery and were still a little crisp. Got the side of Hot & Sweet sauce for dipping…..omg. It’s got a kick to it but it’s crazy delicious. Support local small businesses and check this place out.”
-Kery
“Ordered Wow Chicken on Skip the Dishes tonight and it was great. We ordered two Wow Meals – one 3piece chicken and with rice and the boneless chicken meal with French fries. We tried the Sweet & Hot sauce on a few pieces. The sauce was delicious; would consider it medium heat for those who like things hot. Fried chicken was well seasoned and not overly greasy. The rice was yummy.. weird I know but I like rice. It was perfectly sticky and went well with the chicken. We also ordered the cheese sticks as an appetizer; they were still warm and gooey when it got here. Will FOR SURE order again.”
-Kristi
FAQs about Chicken Restaurants
That concludes this list of the best chicken restaurants in Edmonton.
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