I was on a business trip to Langley, BC, and decided to try something different for dinner. As a fried chicken aficionado, I noticed John's Chicken House was nearby my hotel, so I thought I'd give it a try.The exterior of the restaurant is unassuming, resembling an older fast-food structure. Inside, it was sparse with a large counter for ordering. The young lady who took my order was friendly and efficient, and in a short few minutes, I had my takeout order.I opted for the 4-piece dinner combo with a mix of spicy and regular chicken. The combo came with a small container of gravy that tasted a bit off and a small coleslaw that was almost negligible.The real stars were the chicken and the French fries. The chicken was decent, but I couldn't really tell the difference between spicy and regular. The thighs and legs were well-cooked with a coating of crispy batter that had little taste besides salt. I relished it, though, as I was hungry after a long day of driving.The fries were tastier, with a crisp crust that surprisingly went well with the slightly "off" gravy.I probably wouldn't visit here again. It was an interesting experience, but I believe there are better options nearby, like Popeyes down the road and even the Canadian version of KFC.The cost of the meal was expensive for what you actually get. I guess everyone is experiencing the sticker shock these days.Parking: The parking seems to be in the back of the building. Not easy to get in or out of the lot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries
Claude St Amand
Terrible,fried to salty,gravy no taste,chicken very bland,not ever
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Mronissopwnage
Always fresh, run by dope Koreans, get some!! Also it’s feels like ur in an old GTA game when ur in there.Edit: I’m currently eating the chicken burger made by the aunty on Saturday and had to stop to edit my review to tell you reading, THIS IS BOMB. Wow it’s crispy, hot, and not too salty. You can get this sammy hot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barry Jenkins
The staff are very nice but the food wasn't very good. We go the chicken burger, teriyaki rice bowl, chicken nuggets and some side of fries. The nuggets where store bought and from frozen whichade them taste very bland and have a weird texture. The Burger and teriyaki chicken had too much breading and also tasted like they had been frozen or something. The fries weren't horrible but they were unsalted, overall the entire meal was flavorless and an unfortunate loss of $50. The fried chicken might be okay (I don't know I haven't tried it) but don't bother with anything else. It sucks because it seemed like it was going to be good based on the reviews and staff
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Shawn Pelletier
THIS is the BEST FRIED CHICKEN, in my opinion!Ask for the 'extra spicy'!Mealtime WiN!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
graham novakowski
I don't know if it's a new owner/management but that was not good chicken. It tasted like tempura batter, which is airy and oily, with under cooked meat. Great staff! But the food has gone way down hill and honestly gross. It was like eating a deep fried spong that got microwaved.
Vanessa Folka
John's Chicken is Fresh, extremely juicy, and tastes great.Sincerely, its thee best Chicken ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Fried Chickens
Eomji Jeong (Syd)
LangleyThe best chicken restaurant!!
Vida Corvus
My first time ordering here and I got the 9 piece family meal that came with 2 medium sides, medium gravy and large fries. I initially called my order in based off some old photos of the menus that were posted by another reviewer, where the 9 piece meal was $31.99. I paid $41.99, after tax it was $44 and a tip brought it to $50. (Don’t come for me with the tip, everything is really expensive right now).The chicken was freshly fried but really under seasoned. I asked for half reg and half spicy and just like everyone else mentioned, spicy ain’t spicy. But it was still quite enjoyable.Fries were good and crispy, and stayed crispy after a drive home, not soggy!Will I order again? Probably..it’s close to home and was tasty. But for $50 it will be a very special occasion treat.They get bonus points for an absolutely stunning live tree in the corner that’s currently blooming with these large flowers that look like magnolias ?My 4 stars is strictly based on the price change because I was genuinely expecting $31.99..I posted new pics of the menus as of Sept 30.
A cab client had highly recommended this place & she sure was right on the ? - Had the 3 PC Dinner Combo (spicy, not spicy at all, just crispier ??) coleslaw, potato salad, fries & wedges - Their ? are ULTIMATE ?? - I think the next time I'm in here I'll ask whether its possible to have the ? fried fresh.....
The food tasted good but gave me my daughter and son diahrea. Do not
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Gillian S
Best chicken ever. The crispy chicken is the best we have ever had, I think it’s air fried because it’s not greasy, the service is always great and well priced! We won’t order chicken anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AJ B
Horrible customer service, young Asian guy looked like he wanted to kill himself and everyone else in the store. Chicken was okay at best, and the gravy was cold and inedible. No redeeming qualities.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Kayla R. Smith
Very disappointed with this food given the restaurant has 4 stars on here. The Chicken was tasteless. The spicy chicken was not spicy at all and the original chicken was even worse! The prices for the meals are outrageous given the quality of the food. Only reason it got 2 stars was because the potato salad was ok.
Food: 2
Recommended dishes: Fresh Fried Chickens
NOS GUITAR
Chicken tasted and smelled like fish. I did not get sick. Partner was very. Weird they dont serve fish that I am aware of so bacteria seems the only reason for the smell/taste. So .. yeah ... no, wont be back.
I was on a business trip to Langley, BC, and decided to try something different for dinner. As a fried chicken aficionado, I noticed John's Chicken House was nearby my hotel, so I thought I'd give it a try.The exterior of the restaurant is unassuming, resembling an older fast-food structure. Inside, it was sparse with a large counter for ordering. The young lady who took my order was friendly and efficient, and in a short few minutes, I had my takeout order.I opted for the 4-piece dinner combo with a mix of spicy and regular chicken. The combo came with a small container of gravy that tasted a bit off and a small coleslaw that was almost negligible.The real stars were the chicken and the French fries. The chicken was decent, but I couldn't really tell the difference between spicy and regular. The thighs and legs were well-cooked with a coating of crispy batter that had little taste besides salt. I relished it, though, as I was hungry after a long day of driving.The fries were tastier, with a crisp crust that surprisingly went well with the slightly "off" gravy.I probably wouldn't visit here again. It was an interesting experience, but I believe there are better options nearby, like Popeyes down the road and even the Canadian version of KFC.The cost of the meal was expensive for what you actually get. I guess everyone is experiencing the sticker shock these days.Parking: The parking seems to be in the back of the building. Not easy to get in or out of the lot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries
Terrible,fried to salty,gravy no taste,chicken very bland,not ever
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Always fresh, run by dope Koreans, get some!! Also it’s feels like ur in an old GTA game when ur in there.Edit: I’m currently eating the chicken burger made by the aunty on Saturday and had to stop to edit my review to tell you reading, THIS IS BOMB. Wow it’s crispy, hot, and not too salty. You can get this sammy hot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff are very nice but the food wasn't very good. We go the chicken burger, teriyaki rice bowl, chicken nuggets and some side of fries. The nuggets where store bought and from frozen whichade them taste very bland and have a weird texture. The Burger and teriyaki chicken had too much breading and also tasted like they had been frozen or something. The fries weren't horrible but they were unsalted, overall the entire meal was flavorless and an unfortunate loss of $50. The fried chicken might be okay (I don't know I haven't tried it) but don't bother with anything else. It sucks because it seemed like it was going to be good based on the reviews and staff
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
THIS is the BEST FRIED CHICKEN, in my opinion!Ask for the 'extra spicy'!Mealtime WiN!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't know if it's a new owner/management but that was not good chicken. It tasted like tempura batter, which is airy and oily, with under cooked meat. Great staff! But the food has gone way down hill and honestly gross. It was like eating a deep fried spong that got microwaved.
John's Chicken is Fresh, extremely juicy, and tastes great.Sincerely, its thee best Chicken ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Fried Chickens
LangleyThe best chicken restaurant!!
My first time ordering here and I got the 9 piece family meal that came with 2 medium sides, medium gravy and large fries. I initially called my order in based off some old photos of the menus that were posted by another reviewer, where the 9 piece meal was $31.99. I paid $41.99, after tax it was $44 and a tip brought it to $50. (Don’t come for me with the tip, everything is really expensive right now).The chicken was freshly fried but really under seasoned. I asked for half reg and half spicy and just like everyone else mentioned, spicy ain’t spicy. But it was still quite enjoyable.Fries were good and crispy, and stayed crispy after a drive home, not soggy!Will I order again? Probably..it’s close to home and was tasty. But for $50 it will be a very special occasion treat.They get bonus points for an absolutely stunning live tree in the corner that’s currently blooming with these large flowers that look like magnolias ?My 4 stars is strictly based on the price change because I was genuinely expecting $31.99..I posted new pics of the menus as of Sept 30.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Fried Chickens, Gravy, Fries
A cab client had highly recommended this place & she sure was right on the ? - Had the 3 PC Dinner Combo (spicy, not spicy at all, just crispier ??) coleslaw, potato salad, fries & wedges - Their ? are ULTIMATE ?? - I think the next time I'm in here I'll ask whether its possible to have the ? fried fresh.....
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gravy, Fries
Restaurantji Recommends
The food tasted good but gave me my daughter and son diahrea. Do not
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Best chicken ever. The crispy chicken is the best we have ever had, I think it’s air fried because it’s not greasy, the service is always great and well priced! We won’t order chicken anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible customer service, young Asian guy looked like he wanted to kill himself and everyone else in the store. Chicken was okay at best, and the gravy was cold and inedible. No redeeming qualities.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Very disappointed with this food given the restaurant has 4 stars on here. The Chicken was tasteless. The spicy chicken was not spicy at all and the original chicken was even worse! The prices for the meals are outrageous given the quality of the food. Only reason it got 2 stars was because the potato salad was ok.
Food: 2
Recommended dishes: Fresh Fried Chickens
Chicken tasted and smelled like fish. I did not get sick. Partner was very. Weird they dont serve fish that I am aware of so bacteria seems the only reason for the smell/taste. So .. yeah ... no, wont be back.