Hot
Star, Toronto’s famed XXL fried chicken purveyor, is celebrating its 2nd
anniversary this November. It seemed like just yesterday the face-sized pieces
of crispy fowl came onto the scene and elicited long line-ups downtown; walk
around Yonge Dundas Square and every other person seemed to be holding a monstrous
piece of chicken.
As if
they weren’t busy enough, their chefs decided to stuff the fried chicken with
cheese and things really got hectic. After Blog TO did a spot on the new
product and the queues got even longer. A tip for those who want to try this
crazy concoction without the wait, Hot Star has a much calmer location in North
York (there are also Pacific Mall and Waterloo outposts).
Having
tried the stuffed fried chicken, heed my advice and use a knife and fork – the molten
cheese centre is gooey and hot! At first, I was taken aback by the slightly
sweet coating on the chicken (the spicy may be better) but it grew on me and
thankfully the crust is nice and thin.
Meanwhile,
the chicken is thicker and shorter than the XXL fried version, allowing it to
retain more moisture. Despite being stuffed with an ample amount of cheese, it surprisingly
isn’t heavy.
Celebrate
with Hot Star, as they mark their 2nd anniversary with these
specials:
- November 11 & 12: the first 50 people at the downtown and Waterloo locations will receive a free original fried chicken
- November 11 to 17: 20% off all orders at all Hot Star four Ontario stores – perfect for those who want to try the cheese filled option.
Disclaimer: The above meal was complimentary. Rest assured, as noted in my mission statement, I will always provide an honest opinion.
How To Find Them
Location: 374A Yonge Street, Toronto
255 King Street North, Waterloo
255 King Street North, Waterloo
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