The Fry — Restaurant in Toronto

If you're even remotely into Korean fried chicken, The Fry is a must-visit destination. This place doesn’t just serve chicken—they elevate it. I’ve tried multiple locations now, and the quality is impressively consistent. Their signature double-frying method creates a crispy outer layer that’s light, shatteringly crunchy, and never greasy—basically, the dream texture you hope for every time you bite into fried chicken.

Let’s talk flavor. The Original Fried Chicken is a strong starting point. The skin is golden and crisp, and the meat inside remains remarkably juicy and tender. It’s lightly seasoned, which lets the quality of the chicken shine. But if you're like me and crave bolder profiles, you’ll want to dip into their sauced options.

The Yangnyeom (Sweet & Spicy) Chicken is probably their flagship flavor. It hits all the right notes: the sauce is thick and glossy, clinging to every crevice of the crispy skin. It has a deep umami from the gochujang base, layered with garlic, a honey-like sweetness, and a creeping spice that doesn’t overpower. It’s addictive—easily something I could eat a dozen pieces of without pause. It’s best eaten fresh, as the sauce can soften the crust over time (but to be fair, that happens with any sauced chicken).

Then there’s the Garlic Soy—a fan favorite. It’s more savory than sweet, with an aromatic punch from fried garlic slices and a savory-sweet soy glaze that balances salty and rich tones. If you’re into Korean BBQ-style flavors, this one will hit home.

The Boneless Chicken option is convenient and still delicious, though I’d argue you lose a little bit of that magical meat-to-bone ratio that makes the traditional cuts superior. That said, if you're sharing or just want something easier to eat, it's a solid choice.

Sides-wise, the pickled radish is the perfect palate cleanser—tart, sweet, crunchy—and helps cut through the richness of the chicken. Their fries are fine, though nothing special. I prefer pairing the chicken with a cold beer or a Korean soda (Chilsung Cider, anyone?) for the full experience.

A word of warning: portion sizes are generous. A “half” order still feeds two people easily if you're having sides or beer with it.

Service can vary by location—some feel more like fast-casual takeout spots, while others offer a full dine-in, late-night izakaya-style vibe. But regardless, the food holds up.

Final thoughts: The Fry consistently delivers top-tier Korean fried chicken that balances texture, flavor, and indulgence in a way that few spots manage. Whether you go for the sweet-and-sticky or the savory-garlicky, you're in for a...

PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO READ THIS! This might help you before going and deciding to dine here.

Dined here a couple of days ago. We ordered Crispy Chicken but unfortunately it seems that some of it was not Crispy at all. We somewhat lost our apetite because i believe that in order for you to enjoy food, its not just the taste but also its about texture of the food too!

About the place? Its a bit more dim lighted here versus the other locations (we also dined in different "The Fry" locations).

Last but not the least (let the drum roll) THE SERVICE. Yes, theres a much more concern about THEIR SERVICE! Since we already got dissapointed on our FIRST DINE-IN EXPERIENCE on that SPECIFIC LOCATION. Theres this Tall, blonde-colored hair lady whom i and my wife believed harrassed us when were paying our bill. We got dissappointed that's why we decided to not give any tip. By the way, about giving tips? Me and my wife we really talk about this matter before we were asked for our bill. This particular lady harrassed us because she spoke loudly to us why we are not giving any tip without any consideration and proper etiquette as other persons/customers can hear, she should have asked us politely and discretely the reason why we are not giving any tip. We got shock and we paused for a while because we believe that giving tip is NOT A COMPULSARY but its VOLUNTARY and this lady kinda forced us to give tip!

WE WILL NOT GONNA GO BACK TO THIS LOCATION BECAUSE OF OUR BAD EXPERIENCE (by the way, were celebrating our Anniversary early thats why we decided to dine in this location since our preffered location is 1 hour drive and were already tired and we want to savor the time). But the said experience ruined our...

I don’t know what kind of magic they’re cooking in the back, but I bit into that sauced-up soy garlic drumstick and immediately forgot my passwords, my responsibilities, and why I even came in the first place. It hit like a Ford F-150 doing 80 on the DVP during a snowstorm, but emotionally.

That chicken didn’t crunch — it announced itself. I swear when I took the first bite, somewhere, the Richter scale twitched. The sauce slapped so hard it unlocked memories I didn’t know I had. It’s sweet, it’s salty, it’s sticky like a CRA audit letter you weren’t ready for — but somehow comforting.

Honestly, it had me sitting there like I just read a wild headline on BlogTO. Like, “Toronto Man Claims Soy Garlic Wings Fixed His Sleep Schedule.” That man is me.

Mid-meal I checked my phone and ignored a text from my ex. That’s how good it was. I looked at that tray like it just won The Bear Season 4. Every piece of chicken felt like it was made by someone working through heartbreak and student debt at the same time — flavor with trauma behind it.

By the end, I had sauce on my hands, face, shirt, probably my soul. Didn’t even care. I left that place walking slower, questioning my priorities, and wondering if I can UberEats this to my funeral one day.

Final verdict: If therapy came in chicken form, this...