Hot Star Montreal draws mixed reviews, with praise for fresh, crispy, and juicy chicken and generous portions in a wide range of flavors, including a popular cheesy chicken and several spicy options. The menu also features satisfying sides and drinks, and vegetarian options are noted by some reviewers. Price is described as pricey by some, though others feel the quality justifies the cost. However, several comments point to inconsistencies, such as chicken not being as crispy as before, soggy skin, items not in stock causing waits and refunds, and variable service. Past incidents mentioned include a fire that led to a closure of a location and a separate accident at the west island site, raising questions about the longevity of Hot Star Montreal franchises. Overall the reviews suggest Hot Star Montreal is a must try for fried chicken lovers when the quality and value align, with standout bites like cheesy chicken and crispy popcorn chicken mentioned by many.
As an extremely regular & loyal customer on uber eats & in the restaurant, the quality has died down quite a lot. Chicken isn't as crispy anymore, super soggy. I ordered this one ON THE SPOT & I don't know who does the chicken in the back but needs work to be like before. Took a bite & the whole soggy skin came off.. was really disappointed for both ones I got. Literally came out of the fryer only 5-10 minutes before I took a bite.
Very delicious chicken at a cheap price. There's a lot of flavors & options. We recommend the crispy chicken popcorn & the spicy flavors. Highly recommend this place for anyone traveling in Montreal!😀😀
The portions are very generous. You have to try the cheesy chicken, it is TO DIE FOR! I prefer the regular one over the spicy one - it is just too spicy for me, I find it numbs the delicious taste of the chicken.
Your order is always served freshly fried (takes about 15-20 minutes max), piping hot (I've never been served hotter food anywhere else before). The green apple yogurt juice tastes just like green Jolly Ranchers.
The place looks like nothing from the outside, but it's an actually decent option when you crave big fat fried bird meat. Clean inside, doesn't smell overly like oil either. You can be served in french sometimes.
Bearing in mind that I am a vegetarian, my review of the menu is limited. I came with a companion who ordered cheese stuffed chicken & was happy with the spice level. For me, there are plenty of vegetarian sides & drinks. The fries are surprisingly good! The outside is very crispy but the inside wasn't dry. There is a wide variety of specialty teas & drinks.
I love this place. I recommend the New Orleans spice. It's the best on the menu. If you're African, the spicy is not actually spicy. But the chicken is always juicy & crispy for a really reasonable price.
I've wanted to try the place for a while now. Pretty disappointed since the original big chicken is a very flat piece of dry chicken with a lot more crispy outside parts than meat & there are bones too. Also I would've liked it if the cashier understood when I asked for just a little spicy.. medium spicy was indeed too much for me. Service was also slow for a fried chicken place.
Aug 4, 2024
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Absolutely LOVED the huge fried chicken we got with the cheesy filling & spicy seasoning. There is a bit of a wait time after you order but the chicken comes out so so fresh & so hot. Every bite is so crunchy & if you get the one with the cheese filling you'll get many cheese pulls throughout. There are different levels of spiciness for the seasoning which is optional. We decided to go with the medium spicy & it was just perfect. You definitely feel the kick but it's not overwhelming at all. Highly recommend if you're craving fried chicken! You really get a lot of chicken for the value
I'm a big fan of these fried cutlets in Taiwan but there are none around Boston. I walked by this place & had to have one. The chicken was as I remember in Taiwan, but did not expect the 20 minute wait time. Would return though.
Handheld lunch for a busy day, no time for sit & dine to enjoy a proper meal. Taiwanese Fried Chicken least 30 cm in size each cutlet & are so tender & juicy even if it is on the go.
This location has really gone down hill since it first opened. The tables are all broken & lean, the bathrooms haven't been cleaned in what looks like months. The chicken is also not as good quality as when it first opened.
