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Tried their fried chicken. Outside was crispy and has some flavor but not much flavor inside. I would prefer KFC fried chicken if that is freshly made…
Catherine
Olive Chicken
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Fantastic Fried Chicken. We had the shallot and the spicy both were great, the spicy was very sticky as it should be in the shallow was perfect. Both …
Carnivore
Olive Chicken
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This is now my go to place for Korean fried chicken! The skin is perfectly crisp and the chicken is super most and juicy. My favourite flavour would d…
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Olive Chicken
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9 Reviews on “Olive Chicken”
This is now my go to place for Korean fried chicken! The skin is perfectly crisp and the chicken is super most and juicy. My favourite flavour would definitely have to be the sweet and spicy chicken. You get value for your money here as the pieces of chicken are quite large. From my experience the ‘couple combo’ is enough for 3-4 people as it comes with 10 pieces of chicken and assorted fries. Service here is always great and the waitresses are very polite. Parking can be a little difficult to find during the day, but there is a lot of street parking in the evening. The restaurant itself is quite small and dingy but that doesn’t take away from the great food!
What an amazing little place, the hot and sweet chicken is so yummy and so are their onion rings, totally one of the best chicken places in Calgary I would choose olive chicken over kfc any day!
I had the hot and sweet chicken. It was really good but there was too much sauce. I think I would go for a dry chicken next time but I liked it enough to certainly come back.
a very charming joint nestled in the beltline community. it’s not my go to place for korean fried chicken (there are more convenient places for me), but it’s definitely a good place to stop by when in the area.the place is small and simple; they only have a few tables, so groups larger than four or five aren’t recommended. their menu is right above the cash register, and they have an open kitchen, so you can actually see your meal being made! their oil and seasoning is home made, and you can really taste it.they only have two flavours to really choose from, but it doesn’t really detract from the experience in my opinion. the wait for food isn’t long at all, and it comes out piping hot and fresh. the meat is tender, juicy, and not oily at all, while the batter is crispy, and packs a good amount of flavour. not too salty, but not bland. their fries (as i ordered combo #1) are also very good, and i think for the price of that combo you get a pretty decent bang for your buck.all in all, olive chicken is a very homely and simple place, but still incredibly swell. if you’re looking to fill a craving or simply trying satisfy your hunger, you’ve come to the right place!
There are a lot of Korean fried chicken joints in Calgary now, but Olive Chicken will hold a special spot in my rating as one of the firsts to enter the mainstream market. A lot of my experience is from nostalgia of biting into their fried breaded chicken for first time and being amazed at the inside juiciness contrasted with the thick, chunky fried skin.While I think the original recipe for the crispy chicken is great, it’s on par with almost every Korean fried chicken joint. The standout among spots is the Hot and Sweet sauce. Olive Chicken’s is great, however, it is pretty sweet, almost sugary, so the taste will linger for a bit. Definitely comes down to personal taste.The menu is also pretty small. Only two different types of chicken to chose from, but both are satisfying. Their other items of the menu includes other fast food offering like burgers and fish & chips, but in the end, it’s the chicken I’ll come for.As the first location, it’s not the best place to sit down for a meal considering there’s only like three tables inside and a few outside. It’s more of a take-out spot on your way out of downtown which can be actually convenient.
Don’t bother with the sides – the chicken is where it is at! Both the hot and sweet and the crispy are delicious!!! Best to take out vs. eat in – once you get there you will understand. Have to walk through the kitchen to get to the washroom.
Avenue_ 16 Great Fried Foods (June, 2015)Whether you’re in a simple fried-chicken joint or at a proper sit-down restaurant, a little frying can make things extra-delicious.