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Hog Shack Cook House

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"Went there today with my wife and was very pleased. We ordered the jurasic platter with beans, yam fries, coleslaw and cornbread for the sides...."

Steve Harvey

"Food was great but more than anything the service was probably the best service I've received any place in many years the staff were all friendly...."

Libia Amparo Castaño

"This place is amazing! The food is soooo delicious and prices were good. The server was very friendly and checked on us often. Left very full and..."

Tina Kt

"Ordered the big plater with a little of everything. It was amazing. The best corn bread and beef ribs I’ve ever had. I live in north Vancouver and..."

Darrell K Williams

"Had the brunch and it is so good. The bacon and sausage were so tasty and the eggs and hash browns are nicely done. So worth the..."

Amanda Oosterman

"Great food! Loved the catfish bites and popcorn shrimp. Great..."

Bianca Ralston

"Great food, great atmosphere, staff are friendly and helpful I will be back..."

Daniel Ramsay

"Had the Jurassic Platter, everything was delicious, and portions were good. Some of the best fries I've ever..."

Allan Mak

"First time visit! Great service � and loved�� pulled pork tacos - but the Lemon Cheesecake was the..."

Anna Cope Bloomfield

"We had an amazing meal! We had a little bit of everything because we couldn't decide. The meals were very..."

Tara Cassidy Thorpe

"One of the last few American style BBQ houses in Vancouver. A little expensive but still good food to have once in a..."

Bryan Chua

"My wife and I planned to be in Seattle sampling some restaurants she found, but with the current outbreak running rampant we’ve decided to try some..."

Michael Friesen

"Been there twice and the food was very good. Brisket was a bit dry the second time, which is why I’m giving it 4 stars but the flavors were great...."

Fooder

"Came here about 1.5 years and didn't write a review on it. There aren't many BBQ places in Richmond. Hog Shack is a good choice. Good service, food..."

CuriouslyCarmen.com

"Hog Shack is located in the east side of Steveston Village near the water. They specialize in BBQ plates. We got there early Monday for dinner and..."

SanFans Delight

"Good brisket. I had the coleslaw and cornbread sides. The lemon zest cheesecake was on point too. Definitely check this place out. Good BBQ in..."

Rich H

"If u need to spike up your cholesterol levels, then its time to visit Hog Shack and order their Burnt Ends! I would call first to make sure that they..."

YM_Bape

"I came here for lunch and was greeted with the door opened for me. The overall service was excellent; the staff were attentive and genuine. I had the..."

Gnatekul

"awesome place for meat lover! we ordered the platter to share and it was great portion for everybody( especially for guys) ! we been here twice..."

Chi

"This is going to sound really weird. We all know that this place specializes in southern bbq meats. One day I just didn't feel like hogging up my..."

Vancity Food Guy

"The bbq is real and top notch! The brisket and Dino (beef) ribs are superb slow roast bbq. The sauces, are however, on the simple sugar sweet side..."

Eatxpert

"Hog Shack just celebrated it's 5th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 with Swinefest, a "competition-style" barbecue buffet that included a glass..."

Dennisthefoodie

"Searching for good bbq? Before you plan a trip to Memphis, check out Hog Shack in Richmond BC. Hog Shack is home to maybe the best bbq in the lower..."

Vancitydives

"Ordered the pulled pork poutine from their appetizer menu... what a huge portion! And I was surprisingly pleased by the taste (which was a feat in..."

Tania

"Hog Shack has been around for a long time, and it’s probably the only barbeque meat restaurant we have in Richmond. Finally, I decided to make a..."

Every Day Is A Food Day

"The first time that I visited Hog Shack Cook House in Steveston, I was there for lunch and I was there to witness Stephen attempt the Flatliner..."

Michael Kwan

"Amazing BBQ ribs... try to time it when Burnt Ends are available. Huge portions, yam fries to die for (and I'm not a big fan of yam fries), and their..."

Everything But Weddings

"A Good Lunch. In Fact, A Very Good Lunch.. I rarely get to Steveston, so I'll go ahead and do a fast review regarding the lunch we had last..."

Dashe

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Cat Black

"Good tacos. Good food. Be sure to make a reservation. Don't bring your stroller unless prepared to fold it and leave it by front door.Loved..."

Idliketocomment

"Amazing foo! Friendly staff! Would go back again and..."

Marianne Robbie

"Go with Friends. Go with a bunch of friends and order the platter!! Sooo good.Sides:coleslaw = normalyam fries = goodbaked..."

Vancitychick

"BBQ Goodness. Baby back ribs had a great smokey and bit spicy flavour to them. Sautéed veggies especially the beets were really good. Yam fries and..."

Vancouver Foodie

"Great BBQ. Our first chance to try Hog Shack. We started with the Burnt ends, wow so full of flavour, we loved them, but found them very rich. I..."

Andrea James

"Enjoy the food. A third time visit, so wish to add my comment.A great smokey, BBQ smell around the restaurant, not to everyone's liking, but hey..."

John

"This is one of my go-to bbq houses in bc. Their Beef brisket is so tender and it melts in your mouth. The service was great, the staffs are..."

ACvillabl

"Good Stuff. My husband and I went here for a cask event. I'm not a beer drinker, but he is and decided to head on over. The food was wonderful. I was..."

JennJenn

"The food is..."

Krystal Madsen

"Good BBQ.. Came here because of a recent Groupon. It was pretty busy, where even when we called ahead, there was a wait because a table had to be..."

Saeryn Correll

"Not the best.... But not too shabby. cool atmosphere and nice..."

John Smith

"Very Good. Memphis Blues lost another customer.First time there had the Brisket & Pulled Pork & Beans.... great taste.Wife had the soup of..."

Smoker

"Heaven for a hog like me. It's a good thing that Hog Shack Cook House is down south of Richmond, otherwise my wife and I would tussle when she wanted..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"BBQ by the Pier. Came here for mainly one reason and it's the Pulled Pork Pancakes and it didn't dissapoint, quite yummy with the pulled pork and the..."

Andy Wong

"By urban geek, I have never in my life experinced BBQ in such perfection.everything from the falling apart devilish delicious meat selection to the..."

Beachboots

"Ribs are good. Also shared the challenge but even though the portion size is enough for 4, still wouldn't order it again as it wasn't as delicious as..."

Half

"This little piggy !!. Went for lunch / dinner on sunday about 4 pm , place was empty so service was fast and attentive, as to the food... lets..."

Sean Murphy

"The hog shack ribs are delicious! It has the right moisture factor and the sides of rice pilaf and veggies were yummy! The pulled pork burger was..."

Pork_ninjas

"Destination BBQ. I'm not sure why I've forgotten to review this place....we've been several times in the past year or so. The dino ribs are great,..."

Buddy_love

"Sorry, I'm still eating. Check back soon for full..."

Purdey

"I've tried a lot of bq in the lower mainland & this place by far is the best! We tried the pull pork , beef brisket , corn bread , baby back ribs &..."

Foodie On The Run

"I have been to Hog Shack five or six times and every time I have enjoyed a little more as they improve and become better craftsmen at BBQ...."

Liesa Billings

"Just this side of texas. I became an addict when I worked in houston. A BBQ addict. This is as close as I have found since leaving but the real gem..."

Pete

"Fantastic food - portion size is decent, great friendly attentive service, and a great value! This place gets really busy so make sure you reserve a..."

ILike_CottonKandi

"Great food, great prices . Mouth watering pulled rib..."

Vancity604

"Man Food Heaven. I don't understand some of the 'ho-hum' reviews about the hog shack. We had the Jurassic Platter and Burnt ends and it was fabulous...."

MK Food Reviewer

"Good food good music good service. Something different in Steveston..."

Bernie Crump

"Good Beer - Good Food - Good times. When it comes to ribs the bar is pretty high in our family. The Steveston Hog Shack passed the test and I will go..."

Cahoots

"Very Good Food!. This restaurant in the middle of historic Steveston, is a nice place to enjoy a great lunch. Service can be a bit slow, since one..."

Jim

"Very good food & restaurant. Recommend it for out of towners..."

Foodies Inked

"Hog Shack is not just famous for outstanding BBQ, they also have a reputation for an outstanding craft beer selection and a wicked Caesar with BACON!..."

Marc Smith

"Hog Shack is a barbecue house at Steveson in Richmond. This is my third time coming here and my other two visits were meh. The both times I have been..."

MISS VANCOUVER PIGGY

"As I was reading my newsfeed on Facebook this morning, a little update from Hog Shack Cook House caught my eye and notified me that Burnt Ends were..."

SunnyYQ

"Are you a major MEAT LOVER?! If so then you’ll loveeeee this place! It’s located in Steveston and they take their meat very serious...."

Domo Is Craving...

"Because, Steveston is a little out-of-the-way for me, and most of the time, when I go there, I’m thinking fish & chips. But this time, I fought my..."

Curmudgeon

"We ordered a half rack and it had six ribs and they did have a good amount of meat. Also they didn’t slather it with too much BBQ sauce either. For..."

Constant Cravings

"The menu was the usual steakhouse affair. I try to not eat beef too much and try to cut that out of my diet, so I ordered the Fish Taco, $12, that..."

Westcoastfoodie.ca

"The pulled pork nachos were amazing to say the least. I think between P and I, we could have just ordered the nachos and would have barely finished...."

Jessica Lo

"Hog Shack Cook House is Steveston’s first and only BBQ joint! That’s probably the case because its Kansas City style BBQ wiped out/intimidated..."

Curtis G NG

"The burnt ends were everything I hoped they would be. Essentially they are just little pieces of the rib ends and they are super tender and pull..."

Food Queen

"Hogshack is a top tier barbecue place specially if you want some delicious corn bread, fall of the bone ribs and juicy briskets. By far, my favourite..."

Karl Castillo

"This is the place I brought my good friend when I was craving for some nice BBQ MEAT. The food was excellent and of course, it was deliciously..."

Jason Park

"Great bbq in an amazing location. Our server Kelsey was super friendly. Seriously her quality of service was 5 stars alone. The bbq platter we had..."

Gurv

"I am not a big fan of bbq, but in here, foods' were yummy, and even the side foods were good. The servers were nice and kind. I think they know what..."

Junseok Song

"Love the food here. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking. Try their Allan's Mammoth platter(3rd picture) The garlic shrimp 🍤 to die for... don't know..."

Mitch_49

"I took the wife and kids to Hog Shack today. It was awesome, we had the perfect lunch. The caveman and the garlic prawns surprised us. Must go again..."

Wilson Chiu

L.a. Chicken

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"The definition of a hole in the wall BUT the best Kentucky fried style chicken in Vancouver, if anyone tells you different, they're..."

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"This time I ate 4 pieces for early dinner. This is my rating. Tasty, hot & fresh. People said that they will provide an extra one if..."

Mrs Liu

"Found this place by accident on the way home from Richmond. Some of the best spicy chicken I've had, and the price was right. Seems the word's gotten..."

Rev

"Ok Franky it's s not the best fried chicken we had ever had, it's not even in top 10. But Vancouver doesn't really have any good fried chicken places..."

Foodie Muggles

"I really love this chicken. It has a good flavour, the coating isn’t too thick, it is crunchy and stays crispy! I have eaten it within a short time..."

Thea Speicher

"This is the absolute best place to get fried chicken. This is better than Church's, Popeye's or KFC, this is amazing. They have amazing deals all the..."

R.J

"Best fried chicken in lower mainland! Served hot and fresh. Perfect amount of spices and choice of regular or spicy. We had the dinner for 4 and it..."

MommaSLeP

"Pronounced “Elle Eh”, like Los Angeles, not “LA”, like “DO RE MI” or the French article... This chicken place is a hole in the wall that..."

Louisa Ng

"Definitely one of the best fried chicken places I've had in all of my life. It actually puts KFC to shame and after eating here, I can never go to..."

Carmen Huang

"A trip to Richmond to finally try LA chicken .A very small place with only 3 small tables. We decided to share a 4 piece meall that came with..."

Andrea James

"Love everything about their chicken, from the flavour to the crunchiness of the skin - definitely worth a try and coming back. Absolutely one of our..."

B & E

"Really good fried chicken in Richmond. Definitely a hole in the wall gem. I always get the spicy, not the regular. He batter has more flavor that..."

Esdub

"Above-average fried chicken joint in Richmond. All my experiences eating out here have been pleasant for sure. I just wish the "spicy" chicken was a..."

Viraj Abeysekera

"The owner looks like he's on coke every time I go and I'm sure some of that sh*t is in the chicken because I can't stop coming back! This..."

Danny Jose Do Couto

"If you are like me, when you think fried chicken, either “KFC” or “Church’s” are the first that comes to mind. Well a handful of food..."

Maggi Mei

"Consistently amazing fried chicken - get the spicy version! Fast friendly service, great prices. This place has ruined all other fried chicken places..."

Goro

"If you make good fried chicken, people will come. And that is the case with L.A. Chicken, a casual fried chicken joint located in an unassuming..."

FOODGRESSING.COM

"“Is 30 pieces too many?”Trick question - obviously not. But we opt for six instead - three regular, three spicy, fries, and..."

Meaghanc8

"Chicken was excellent, fries were not, gravy was good, salad was meh... They charge for everything, forks, ketchup, etc etc... Will be back..."

Frankie Ferrari

"Oh my word…L.A. Chicken where have you been hiding all my life? I think I am one of the last people trying this fried chicken joint for the first..."

Pork_ninjas

"Best fried chicken in town. Flavour and crunch was on point, but MAKE SURE you get the spicy crispy chicken! I would pass on the regular flavour -..."

Helen Yu

"This place is dope! They know what they're doing. I'm sorry but KFC and Churches can't be compared to L.A Chicken. Their fries on the other hand are..."

Navid Shahram

"I finally got to try L.A chicken with all the hype. Not much to say so I'll keep it simple.The chicken is delicious. But it tasted like churches..."

Vancity Food Guy

"After dinner (yes.. i got this after dinner HAHA), my boyfriend and I made a pit stop at LA chicken because we were in the area. It was out first..."

Shemomedjamo.yvr

"Ordered the chicken here finally...grew up in Richmond and hadn't tried LA Chicken before...I was decently surprised. The chicken and the gravy were..."

Chris Boyd

"LA Chicken has to be the worst-kept-secret, hole-in-the-wall, fried-chicken place in the Lower Mainland.Personally, I think they must..."

Penny And Rusty

"People always say LA chicken is very good and it is better than KFC and church chicken that I must try it. Finally I got a chance to buy a..."

Kit Yee Y.

"No atmosphere at all but the food was good. Good portions. Hot and fast. Take out probably best. Way better than Kentucky fried which I like. Heavy..."

Debra Ann

"They are so popular they don't even pick up their phone during the weekend (or so it seems). The way they make their chicken sets them apart from..."

Lower Mainland Muncher

"Hilariously close to Red Rooster, the other best-fried-chicken-in-Richmond contender, is LA Chicken. Looks more like KFC chicken. Super crispy skin...."

Simon

"Best fried chicken in Richmond, and possibly the lower mainland. Small mom and pop run place. Nothing fancy but you won't be..."

Mytmouse

"There's no debate about why L.A. Chicken has such a good rating - the fried chicken is the bomb! It's crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside...."

Stephanie Fung

"Typical fried chicken joint done right. The chicken tastes fresh, good flavour, perfect crispness. The salads are tasty, macaroni is my personal..."

KG

"• located along No.5 Rd (and Cambie Rd.)• $6.93 (tax included) for 2 piece chicken (leg and thigh) $2 for a small gravy - I think it is..."

KOOkiecream

"I finally got to try L.A. chicken, the price for 3 piece chicken is a little higher at $8 compared to churches $5 deal combo that comes with fries...."

Kelly Yee

"This is a local chicken spot and the chicken is very juicy and crispy. The chicken pieces are huge and if you like spicy get the 'spicy..."

FoodLuv

"I do not know why it took me so long to venture out to Richmond to try L.A. Chicken. As a first timer here, I was quite shocked how rundown this..."

Julie Chu

"TL; DR: best fried chicken in lower mainland. Good God, get over there NOW. Order the spicy crispy and skip the original recipe. LA Chicken..."

Thelastnoelle

"The best fried chicken I'd had so far. The spicy thighs are super crispy and juicy, and hit with just a tiny bit of spice. Downsides include the far..."

Vannommers

"Best fried chicken I've had.Fries however, are below average, so skip those.I'd come here more often, but the wait times are..."

Foodforthought

"Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Price: Avg. $15/personReturn: Absolutely!!!Besides, KFC and Church..."

ColoursOnWhite

"I don't get why some people crave fried chicken from KFC or other fast food chains when there's an L.A. Chicken in the city. The fried chicken,..."

WingHin T.

"Fries, salads, and service were awful, and i still wouldn't go anywhere else for chicken!! Best chicken ever :-) This place would be unstoppable..."

Email Email

"Ever since our first visit to LA Chicken in Richmond, I’ve been looking for an excuse to come back to this little hole-in-the-wall.This..."

Penny And Rusty

"I have to say, the spicy and crispy chicken was the best Southern style fried chicken that I had ever had – perfect amount of batter and crispiness..."

Picky Diner

"The fried chicken here is what my idea of perfect fried chicken is. The skin was super crispy while the meat on the inside was moist and tender. It..."

Food Queen

"Excellent chicken. Probably the best fried chicken in town. Much better than churches and KFC. Its the place my friends and I go to when we can't..."

Facebook User

"A good chicken takes its time.... If you can't get there early, you have a bit of a wait ahead of you. Seems they only make one order at a time. We..."

Gakchat

"Really good chicken. Ordered the special 4 piece meal for lunch. Wasn't very busy so I was able to sit and enjoy my meal. Gravy was included, and..."

Vice

"Excellant fried chicken and fries! Probably better to just..."

Hakan

"Best Chicken in Lower Mainland!. This fried chicken reminds me of how KFC tasted like in my childhood! The outer crust is cripsy + well seasoned and..."

DHu

"Go for the chicken. Best chicken, WORST..."

Girllovesfood

"Very good food but i suggest to go for a take out... not a good place to stay and..."

Mahdi

"Excellent fast food service. I would like to go back and get the chicken only, not the combo. My fries were not hot and they probably sat for a while..."

FoodinYVR

"Yummy. We have been eating here for years and it has to be the best damn deep fried chicken in the whole lower mainland from their regular to their..."

Louish05

"Good Ass Chicken. They make some good ass fried..."

Hungry Man

"Love the chicken, but horrified by their bathroom. Don't even want to imagine what the kitchen would look..."

Nuinui The Cat

"Crispy chicken with just right amount of spicy in it. This is the crispest chicken u can ever find. Great quality meat and fresh made to order. It's..."

Alex

"Way better than Church's. Until now, my wife and I always enjoyed Church's fried chicken because it was freshly cooked and not like KFC... but LA..."

Ckyaker

"One of a kind!. Don't be deceived by the outside appearance of this restaurant. It has one of the best fried chickens I've ever tasted in Vancouver!..."

Rain

"Best Fried Chicken in Town!. Been to this place many many times and it never disappoint! (unlike KFC and Churches) Their spicy flavor has the perfect..."

Food

"MMMMMmmmmm.... After reading all the reviews, I've decided to give this place a try. I've lived in richmond my whole life and drove by this place..."

Scott

"Delicious Fried Chicken. Came here for lunch and I guess I forgot this place is busy due to them cooking the fried chicken on order so there were..."

Andy Wong

"Kind of expensive for what it is. But its so..."

John Smith

"I have never written a blog post for ANY previous restaurants I have visited, but I just had to let all people's know how amazing LA Chicken is..."

Mattie Reid

"Love it. I used to frequent this restaurant for lunch regularly over 10 years ago when I worked nearby. I've since moved on and realized what I've..."

Will

"Yummy!. Hands down for this chicken! i am willing to drive from vancouver to richmond for this . . . love the texture and the moisture of their..."

Mscee Yvr

"DELICIOUSSSS!!! The best fried chicken in B.C. Period!!! Hands down, no contest, they are the champions!!! Try the spicy chicken for sure. The decor..."

Stephen W Martin

"Great 11 years. Been a loyal customer for LA chicken since 2000! Place is awesome, great service with decent price.Love..."

Rikapree Choudra

"30 minute door to door but so worth it!. Yes I would trek through the snow and rain and hail and what not for 30 minutes to L.A. Chicken for fried..."

Imkoonta

"I. AM. DROOLING! I’ve actually been putting off on writing about LA Chicken because I am not sure how I can describe the awesomeness of this..."

Foodever21

"Once in a while you come across a restaurant that is run down and grungely looking and wonder to yourself, “why would anyone want to eat there”?..."

FoodAdventureTime

"These folks know what they are doing. The flavor is just about perfect but strangely (although in light of things I guess it’s not so surprising)..."

Lopan Eats

"I never thought there are fast food fried chicken that isn't a chain store. Came across this LA chicken. People kept on saying it's good, so I..."

Chichicho Chichicho

"There was a family special for 8 pieces of chicken (mix of breast and thigh) with medium fries and gravy and 2 drinks. All for $23. Sounds like a..."

Constant Cravings

"When I first walked in, my impression was “omg… this looks even sketchier inside than out…” ... If you live in Richmond, or are there on a..."

Alice - Lilo - Huneybear

"We got the Dinner Combo for 2, which includes 6 pieces of fried chicken, a medium order of fries and gravy. You can choose between spicy or regular,..."

Every Day Is A Food Day

"Amazing chicken!!! We got the Meal 5. So damn good! The prices have increased a bit so here are the prices from the pics I took. It gets busy quick..."

Ronald B

"Ordered from here for my Daughters birthday party. Located only a few minutes from the party. Order was ready in only 7 minutes. We ordered 30 pcs..."

Joey C

"I ordered the combination for two: 3 legs, 3 thighs , medium fries and a gray. The fried chickens are crispy and juicy. The spiciness is just good. ..."

HSU922

"Best fried chicken in town. The chicken is huge, juicy, skin is so crispy. I keep coming back every time I drive to..."

Jeff Lew

"Best fried chicken in Vancouver!!!!! We got a 8pc meal to share, and every piece was tender, flavourful and just delicious. The gravy? Wow. Came here..."

Clara Chan

"Like many others - I was a bit skeptical at first but loved it ;) - one feedback I got is that the spicy version had barely any heat but other than..."

Ley U.

"Some of the best fried chicken you can get in richmond. Nice and crisp, and not overly salty. I have a little issue with the price however. If 10..."

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