DaWa Chicken is widely praised for crispy, juicy fried chicken and sauces that stand out, with many calling it the best Korean fried chicken in Montreal. Reviewers note that the chicken stays flavorful and tender, especially when served with signature sauces and complementary items like pickled radish, onions, or tteokbokki, and they appreciate generous portions and customization for bone-in or boneless orders. The service is repeatedly described as fast, friendly, and accommodating, and the atmosphere as warm, casual, and clean. While the quality is consistently high, a few reviews mention occasional dryness or variability in texture, and some say pricing is on the higher side though regarded as worth it for the portion size and flavor. Overall, DaWa Chicken comes across as a reliable go-to for flavorful, well-executed Korean fried chicken with strong takeout and dine-in experiences, with customers returning for repeat orders and recommending it for both first-timers and regulars.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Dec 1, 2025
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The best fried chicken in the city! 🔥 I was also impressed by the amazing service, the staff were so welcoming & friendly! Highly recommend this place!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1/2 portion of bone-in #3 (fried chicken & Korean Tao chicken). Comes with side dish of marinated daikon & yellow dipping sauce. Unsure if it was enough for 2, so we ordered 1 dish of crispy meat dumplings. So very tasty & satisfying!
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Dawa used to be our first place for korean fried chickens for years, but recently it changed a lot. New menus come up, but the fried chichens is not as good as before anymore.
Nice little cozy place to enjoy fried chicken. It was delicious, crispy & tender juicy inside. Really recommend! Fries were extra crunchy & dumplings were good. I need to try the creamy udon noodles with tempura shrimp next time.
