Chen Chen’s Nashville Hot Chicken

Omggggg this has to be the best Nashville style hot chicken sandwich I have eaten in TO and let me tell you I have had them in Nashville.

Went here on a Saturday late afternoon-ordered over the phone and the order was ready in 15 mins.It was late afternoon. I went with the hot sandwich with fries.

The sandwich itself is huge with this huge piece of thigh meat perfectly battered, fried and seasoned to perfection tucked in a brioche bun you could order in the bread as well. The pickles used in it were so so delicious next time I might just request some on the side for ab extra charge. The hot itself is pretty spicy I don't think I can handle the super spicy level. I love spicy food but that extra extra spicy just takes away the taste for me.

Price point is fair. The sandwiches are all meat and huge. The staff is friendly. If you are looking for a great fried chicken sandwich this the place. Next time I'm definitely trying their Mac and cheese and the potato salad.

Kudos team Chen Chen for creating the epic sandwiches here to many more !!

Our current favourite for spicy chicken sandwiches in the GTA!

Hubby got the Szechuan Nashville Hot Sandwich which was so juicy and definitely had a kick, while I got the Mac and Cheese with Hot Chicken bites which also had a kick but definitely less than the Szechuan.

The vibes and service were also great, but seating is limited as it's a small space.

I was hoping to really love this place as I traveled over an hour to get here.
However, Nashville hot sandwich was not flavorful. Even when I tried to eat the tender without the bread/bun, it still lacked flavor.
The staff said that they get their halal meat from two different butchers who get their meat from Sergeant Farms which provides halal meat.
I won't be returning.

Chen Chen's hits that spot for fried chicken sandwiches. I did takeout since I went after work and wanted to enjoy in the comfort of my home. One concern was that the restaurant is about 30-40 minutes drive away from home so I wasn't sure if the sandwich would still be crispy by the time I got to eat it. I can confirm that this sandwich stays crispy even with that drive! I was amazed and the flavours all hit that spot. The chicken was also super moist and juicy. I can't handle a ton of spice so I got the mild level and it was the perfect balance of spicy but flavourful. I also ordered a side of waffle fries and they were deliciously seasoned with their house spice. Hint of spice, tons of flavour.

The staff is super friendly and patiently answered all my questions. I had no issues ordering and deciding what flavour and spice level works for me. I also noticed the time the staff at the desk took to explain the different flavours to another customer. Super friendly and helpful.

The space is limited here for seating so don't expect to have a huge group eat inside. However it looks like they have some outdoor seating ready to be setup for warmer weather. It's a casual place to grab a quick bite and drink.

Overall had a great experience at Chen Chens and can't wait to head back for another great meal.

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.

This place is small, but has so much character. I love the art that they have as well as their lighting and they have to have the coolest bathrooms. I've seen in a long time for a quick serve. I can't believe I'm starting this review off talking about the bathroom.

On what you really came for, the food is magic! We tried the Szechuan spicy chicken sandwich and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with the waffle fries and I'm still thinking about it days later.

The crunch is so perfect in both of them. The flavour is nice and I like that you have a range of spiciness depending on what your tolerances. We did medium and that was perfect for me.

Even the waffle fries are perfect crisp on the outside soft on the inside. Really looking forward to coming back here again.

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.

Love their burgers- tender and juicy.
Personally I like the Nashville burger more because it tastes spicy and savoury.
I do have expectations on their Szechuan burger as I'm a fan of Szechuan food but turns out I was a little bit disappointed because I didn't expect it to be sweet. As a person growing up eating Chinese/Szechuan food, I can tell you this is not Szechuan style but rather close to the sweet and sour meat- a Guangdong dish (咕嚕肉). I wouldn't say the burger was bad or anything, but I just personally don't like sweet and sour chicken with burger. (Chen Chen don't take it personal, I still think your Nashville burgers are the best in town

I would definitely go again, but I would only order the Nashville burger

I've heard about this place on instagram and I tried a similar place called Chicas chicken, so I had to make a comparison.

I got the Nashville hot chicken medium and the Szechuan Nashville hot chicken. Both of them were so good but the Szechuan one was my favourite, I think they put Szechuan peppercorn or something. But this place is like once a year type of place because it's very rich and fattening.

The chicken was crispy but moist inside, and their sauce was awesome, service was excellent waited less than 10 minutes for the sandwich. The ambiance it was quite a small place like get in and get out they do have some seating where you could eat your sandwich.

The sczechuan was my favourite because it had that perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the chicken was so juicy and flavourful.

There another place like Chens in new York which I also want to try but glad there's this place in Toronto.

I like the Asian twist to fried chicken it's unique and this place is full of flavor great job

Wow! Loved this Yelp experience! I've always walked by Chen Chen's without knowing it was there, so I'm glad I was introduced to this location.

I ended up getting the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich (spice level hot) with a side of waffle fries. The order took approximately 10 minutes. When it arrived, it was very warm and fresh, and the spicy waffle fries were nothing short of amazing. I'm not usually a fan of waffle fries but these were the best I've ever had. The chicken sandwich was a perfect balance between spicy and savory. The coleslaw within the burger made it a refreshing experience.

The interior is quite small but cozy. There's some spacing to sit, but I was pleasantly surprised but the constant traffic into the shop, most of which was Uber orders.

Once again, this was probably the best Nashville hot chicken sandwich I've ever had, and I've had a few during my time!

The burgers at this shop are the best burgers I've ever had in Toronto, without a doubt. The portion of the bun is substantial, and the meat is juicy and full of flavor. I highly recommend everyone to give it a try.

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