Chicken On the Run

I'm on a business trip in Victoria for a week and this is the first place I chose to dine immediately after checking in to the hotel.
Like all sensible food-driven individual, I did a considerable amount of research on eateries in the area before even booking a ferry or a hotel, and the fact that this place has been in business more than 15 years in the same spot and also the concept of "broasted" chicken, where you fry the battered chicken in a pressure cooker, convinced me to give this place a visit. Being a fried chicken fanatic (then again who isn't,) contributed as well.
Upon arriving at the address, I was delighted to see it was an unassuming, hole-in-the-wall type of old school joint that I imagined it to be. The space inside was very small but nonetheless inviting. I was a bit confused with the Chinese decorations but I soon realized the place was two restaurants in one! They operated a Chinese restaurant by the name of Crown Palace in the same space but with separate menu.
I ordered 3-piece dinner set, which consisted of a generous portion of coleslaw, wedge fries and three pieces of chicken.
The potato wedges were something else. I usually don't like wedge fries but these ones were absolutely amazing. I just can't explain it. You must try them for yourself.
So after a very impressive start, I dig into the chicken.
Oh boy, the crunch on these were so satisfying. Although a bit oily under the batter, chicken tasted fresh and each pieces were perfectly seasoned. Meat was super juicy and moist as well. I can honestly say that these guys are top contenders to the best fried chicken places in Vancouver, but only they are not in Vancouver so I let out a long sigh and promise myself to come back at least once before I head back to Vancouver.

just got a chicken meal and it was absolutely horrible. the chicken was over cooked. could not eat it. The potato wedges were over cooked and basically petrified. And the coleslaw was disgusting. I will not be going back there. Everything ended up in the garbage.

This was the worst greasy chicken, not editable also orders ginger beef another big mistake terrible. I am so hungry, waited about 45 min for this order and can't eat it.

I was so excited to come here when I found out there was a fried chicken place in Victoria--and so disappointed when I did. The chicken and potatoes were greasy and heavy with almost no flavour. I couldn't finish them and felt queasy for hours after.

Sooo delicious! Make sure to add a side of gravy to your order. Everything is scrumptious on its own but c'mon! Dipped in gravy!? Out of this world. The fries were a wonderful surprise. Crispy carb delight.

If you live in Victoria and you like fried chicken, then you owe it to yourself to try some "broasted" chicken from Chicken On The Run (aka Crown Palace Chinese Restaurant). The chicken is prepared using a pressurized deep fryer and the result is a very crispy, very juicy chicken, that is surprisingly devoid of oil.

I ordered the chicken dinner which came with memorable wedge fries and a very forgettable cole slaw. The fries were fluffy inside and potatoey. The slaw was so plain that I took one bite and threw it out.

I also ordered a half portion of "dusty" hot wings which were "Montreal style". The wings were mildly spicy and deep fried in the same manner as the chicken in the dinner portions. I'm woefully ignorant of the way they make chicken wings in Montreal so they were not really what I expect in a chicken wing, but they were good. The wings were juicy, spicy and a bit salty.

The lady at the counter was pleasant. Several regulars came in and she knew them all by name. This is pretty much a take-out only place, although there is a small counter that you could eat at if you wanted to eat in.

We love the chicken.
And if you have your order delivered the drivers are always friendly and courteous the only downside with great chicken comes great wait time LOL as long as you know this if you want to eat at 6 order at 5 you want to eat at 7 order at 5 LOL everybody knows how good this chicken is so yes everybody orders out. Will warn you about the chicken wings they're fantastic but they only come suicide hot only drawback grandkids love chicken wings and love the chicken from here but we can't order the chicken wings for them it's just too hot be nice if there was a choice that being said their sides are awesome and then chickens fantastic just be prepared to wait if you're having your order delivered

We have been here 3 times now and it never disappoints. Amazing chicken, juicy crisp and flavourful. The wedges are some sort of sweet battered potato fluff magic and with the gravy they delight further. Good coleslaw... not genius but solid. The restaurant is really just take out and delivery, we picked it up for a picnic outside or at home. It's confusing and a bit odd the first time as it's not a traditional set up and sports a Chinese restaurant take out in the same set up as well. Once that's past and the chicken consumed, all is well once again. Delicious

This place has a long history, but the current owners seem to be hurting its reputation. The food is quite good, and it is perhaps the only place in town that will deliver something other than pizza/pasta or chinese. The offer a basic menu of fried chicken or fish-and-chips with sides of wedge fries, chicken gravy, and assorted salads. Based on food I would give them 5 stars.
But their service has been dropping rapidly in the last year. They added a fuel surcharge while still advertising free delivery, and didn't take it off when gas prices dropped. The last three times I ordered from them they forgot items in my order but still charged me for them. And the last time, the dinners had been halved in quantity.
I still go there because the food is really good, but I go much less because of the poor service.

UPDATE: I tried this place again last week and this week, and they have really improved (maybe they read Yelp?). The food was perfect each time with full portions again, delivered quickly, and not one item missing!

We're in a hotel and it's raining and we didn't feel like going out so we hit the internet to see who delivered to us. It seemed to be mostly Asian or pizza, which wasn't thrilling us. And then I came across this place. We made the right choice! The chicken was very good, though I wouldn't say it was as flavorful as KFC, it also wasn't nearly as greasy. The fries, OMG, the fries are delicious! You have to get the gravy for the fries (and the chicken, in my opinion.) The gravy is awesome and way better than KFC. The coleslaw is also very good.

It did take a while, it took a little over an hour for them to get to us, but they told us that when we ordered so it was fine. They were nice when we ordered, easy to communicate with on the phone, friendly and helpful. It was also probably the least expensive meal we've had while here in Victoria.

We might have to order this again before we leave. Or move here.