DaWa Chicken earns high praise as one of the best Korean fried chicken spots in Montreal, with reviewers highlighting crispy, juicy chicken, spicy and umami sauces, and tender meat; the portions are generous and the menu offers variety beyond chicken, including boneless options and tasty sides like pickled radish, dumplings, and miso rice. The food is consistently described as fresh and flavorful, with sauces that make a difference and a crunch that stays even when orders are taken to go. The service is repeatedly noted as friendly, accommodating, and attentive, and the atmosphere is clean, welcoming, and casually Korean in vibe. While a few comments mention higher prices or a recent dip in some menu items compared to earlier visits, the overall impression remains that DaWa Chicken provides reliable quality and strong value for dine in and takeout, with many endorsing it as a must try chicken experience in the city.
First time trying this restaurant & we were pleasantly surprised! Their chicken is crispy & delicious. We also ordered Tteokbokki (new menu), it was spicy but still very yummy!!
& the service was amazing.
Overall very good for the price, would definitely go back 😀
Dawa est une vraie petite découverte pour les amateurs de poulet coréen. Le poulet est toujours croustillant, juteux & parfaitement assaisonné, avec des sauces qui font toute la différence. Le service est rapide, sympathique, & l'ambiance décontractée donne envie d'y revenir.
Dawa is a real gem for Korean fried chicken lovers. The chicken is always crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, & the sauces truly stand out. Service is quick & friendly, & the relaxed atmosphere makes it a place you'll want to come back to.
The absolute best fried chicken I have ever had. So.much.flavor.
The service was great & everything tasted incredible. We don't live in the area but I'm already trying to plan our next visit.
So so good!
DawaChi is easily among the best Korean fried chicken I've had in Montreal. I've tried many Korean chicken spots, & this one stands out as the best overall. The flavor is great & when it's at its best, the chicken is absolutely delicious.
That said, there are times when the chicken can be a bit dry, so consistency is really the main thing I wish they would improve.
Overall though, it's still very good. I order from them often, either from this location or the Mont-Royal one, which is closer to me. The Mont-Royal location only does boneless chicken, while I personally prefer bone-in, so I still come back to DawaChi regularly. The fact that I order from them so often says a lot - it's definitely a solid choice for Korean fried chicken in Montreal.
We order the half & half chicken, & they are willing to customize our order. The signature fried chicken is really delicious! Their snowy onion chicken is one of the best fried chicken we had. Highly recommend!
Jan 19, 2026
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My parents & I went to this local shop after a winter concert nearby. The atmosphere was warm, the food was fresh & this service was very good. The fried chicken made my frown turn upside down. Great way to support local businesses.
Dec 29, 2025
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Hands down, best Korean fried chicken in Montreal. The crispiness, the spicy umami sauce, the melting-tender chicken meat - ouf. Super friendly staff & so accommodating to requests. Kahmsamida!
Ordered from there last night, not my first time for sure... but just had to write again how ridiculously delicious everything they make is... but mostly the fried chicken (I get boneless, half half) the salads & the dressings... OMG the dressings... & the pickled radish (always order an extra one). Outstanding.
Dec 7, 2025
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I ordered the fried chicken & fries, & they were so delicious with really generous portions. Everything was super crispy & perfectly crunchy. The restaurant was extremely clean, the staff were incredibly friendly, & the food came out really fast. I highly recommend this place!
