Saw the amazing reviews so I decided to try it out. The service was very good, the cashier took his time to answer my questions. The food looked good, and the fries were probably the best thing I got, although for the price, I was expecting the fries to be hand cut instead of being from the freezer. The sauce in the fries was too sweet for my taste, and definitely wasn’t made there.The coleslaw was meh. I was expecting something fresh but it was just a tiny bunch of packed veggie mix with store bought dressing on top.The sandwich was also a meh for me. The sandwich buns were good and toasty, but the chicken was not worth it. I got two pieces of chicken thighs that were too oily, under-seasoned and not crunchy as others said. I didn’t get any sauce in the chicken, but I think that you can’t expect a sauce to add all the flavor. The cucumbers that were added at the bottom of the sandwich did not taste good, they actually tasted like they had been sitting in a fridge for a long time. They had a fridge-like taste.Overall, a very meh experience. The place is cute and the service is what made it decent. Also, I’m a bit concerned for the peeps who said that that was their best sandwich ever.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jason A
BEST fried chicken sandwich in Portland, for both quality and quantity. Staff is always so friendly too. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich
Kimmie
I've only gotten the dandan fries but they're amazing every time. Crunchy with the right amount of spice, I will always order when at the zipper.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dandan Fries
Shasta Willson
Had the salad... overly salty and the chicken wasn't crisp. Worse, seems to have given me stomach issues -- I'd eaten nothing else since this morning. I've eaten here before, but maybe the chicken had been held too long and that's also why it wasn't crisp? Not likely to come back, despite positive previous experiences.
Charlie Te
It's been a long time since I've back here. They have some tasty and crispy fried chicken here. It's nice that you can order from here and other food from the surrounding area and eat together. The spicy fried chicken dish has a good kick to it. The bread is a good compliment to it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
bambam yamyam
The hot chicken sandwich is the perfect flavor and level of heat! The dandan fries are craving worthy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derrick Hinkle
Seriously amazing chicken sandwiches!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandy Goodwin
I was wandering around portland and kind of just ending up here. Honestly this is the best food I've had in awhile. I recommend their dandan fries and fried chicken salad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy (ZeroGameGamer)
The Hot Chicken was very hot. Fried to perfection with house made pickles and fried bread. The fries were even better than they looked with a light seasoning on them. The Kool-Aid soft serve was Pina Pineapple and it was the right finish to the meal.
It pains me to write a poor review for basilisk because it’s one of my favorite spots, so much so in fact rocket money thinks it’s a monthly budgetary item! But what I saw today was extremely concerning. I watched as an unmasked sick employee coughed all over the kitchen and then without washing his hands or anything prepared my food. This is unacceptable behavior in a post covid world and I will no longer be recommending Basilisk to any visitors or friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Shamus Cunningham
Incredible fried chicken particularly the spicy chicken plate. Best in the city, there is no second
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan connely
All of the food here is incredible! I've had all it, and it's ? the seating situation can be problematic on busy nights, but it is always worth the trip for the
Saw the amazing reviews so I decided to try it out. The service was very good, the cashier took his time to answer my questions. The food looked good, and the fries were probably the best thing I got, although for the price, I was expecting the fries to be hand cut instead of being from the freezer. The sauce in the fries was too sweet for my taste, and definitely wasn’t made there.The coleslaw was meh. I was expecting something fresh but it was just a tiny bunch of packed veggie mix with store bought dressing on top.The sandwich was also a meh for me. The sandwich buns were good and toasty, but the chicken was not worth it. I got two pieces of chicken thighs that were too oily, under-seasoned and not crunchy as others said. I didn’t get any sauce in the chicken, but I think that you can’t expect a sauce to add all the flavor. The cucumbers that were added at the bottom of the sandwich did not taste good, they actually tasted like they had been sitting in a fridge for a long time. They had a fridge-like taste.Overall, a very meh experience. The place is cute and the service is what made it decent. Also, I’m a bit concerned for the peeps who said that that was their best sandwich ever.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
BEST fried chicken sandwich in Portland, for both quality and quantity. Staff is always so friendly too. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich
I've only gotten the dandan fries but they're amazing every time. Crunchy with the right amount of spice, I will always order when at the zipper.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dandan Fries
Had the salad... overly salty and the chicken wasn't crisp. Worse, seems to have given me stomach issues -- I'd eaten nothing else since this morning. I've eaten here before, but maybe the chicken had been held too long and that's also why it wasn't crisp? Not likely to come back, despite positive previous experiences.
It's been a long time since I've back here. They have some tasty and crispy fried chicken here. It's nice that you can order from here and other food from the surrounding area and eat together. The spicy fried chicken dish has a good kick to it. The bread is a good compliment to it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The hot chicken sandwich is the perfect flavor and level of heat! The dandan fries are craving worthy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seriously amazing chicken sandwiches!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was wandering around portland and kind of just ending up here. Honestly this is the best food I've had in awhile. I recommend their dandan fries and fried chicken salad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Hot Chicken was very hot. Fried to perfection with house made pickles and fried bread. The fries were even better than they looked with a light seasoning on them. The Kool-Aid soft serve was Pina Pineapple and it was the right finish to the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Closed without explanation multiple times
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It pains me to write a poor review for basilisk because it’s one of my favorite spots, so much so in fact rocket money thinks it’s a monthly budgetary item! But what I saw today was extremely concerning. I watched as an unmasked sick employee coughed all over the kitchen and then without washing his hands or anything prepared my food. This is unacceptable behavior in a post covid world and I will no longer be recommending Basilisk to any visitors or friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Incredible fried chicken particularly the spicy chicken plate. Best in the city, there is no second
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All of the food here is incredible! I've had all it, and it's ? the seating situation can be problematic on busy nights, but it is always worth the trip for the
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dandan Fries, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Slaw, Macaroni Salad, Fried Tofu Sandwich, Pickled Cucumbers
Chill vibes and one of the best fried chicken sandwiches plus the bar has a lot of speciality whiskey options (if that’s your thing)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chill vibes and one of the best fried chicken sandwiches plus the bar has a lot of speciality whiskey options (if that’s your thing)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich