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Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken

West Queen West, Toronto, ON

★ 4.5Open · Closes 10:00 PM

Restaurant-provided halal informationDetails

Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken is listed as a halal fried chicken restaurant in West Queen West, Toronto.

Alcohol information

This establishment serves alcohol: the Google listing records Alcohol, Beer and Cocktails for this location.

Checked 2026-09-17

A little about this place

About Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken

Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken is a hot-chicken counter in the Wellington Market food hall at The Well, 486 Front Street West, a business that began as a Kensington Market pop-up before moving to Queen Street West. Nashville hot chicken gets an Asian twist here: OG Nashville and Szechuan hot chicken sandwiches, buffalo sandos, tenders in heat levels up to 'poultrygeist', a grilled chicken burger and rice bowl, and a shrimp po' boy. Sides and sweets include waffle fries, mac and cheese, elote, cauliflower, and banana and ube pudding. The brand says its chicken is halal. Seating is shared food-hall tables.

Signature dishes

  • Nashville hot chicken sandwich
  • Szechuan hot chicken
  • Poultrygeist hot chicken
  • Hot chicken meal combo

HFP review summary

What diners mention

Research updated ·

4.5 / 51,098 Google reviews · saved total

Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.

Rating breakdown at this snapshot
  • 5 stars815815
  • 4 stars147147
  • 3 stars4848
  • 2 stars2727
  • 1 star6161

What people enjoy

  • The fried chicken is juicy and crisp, with the Nashville and Szechuan sandwiches, mac and cheese and ube banana pudding singled out.
  • The owner and counter staff are warm and helpful.

Things to keep in mind

  • Some longtime fans say quality has slipped, with thinner, heavily breaded chicken, changed seasoning and uneven cooking.
  • Prices are high for the portion, with combos around $23.

Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.

Good to know before you go

What is Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken known for?

Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken's listed signature dishes include Nashville hot chicken sandwich, Szechuan hot chicken, Poultrygeist hot chicken, Hot chicken meal combo.

Where is Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken located?

Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken is at 486 Front Street West, Toronto. The listed neighbourhood is West Queen West. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.

What halal information is available for Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken?

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