Oven-Roasted Korean Chicken at Good Ovening, Fort Street, Downtown, Victoria BC

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Oven-Roasted Korean Chicken at Good Ovening

Fort Street's oven-roasted Korean chicken spot where the lighter, juicier alternative to deep-fry has a near-perfect 4.7 to back it up.

Fort Street, Downtown

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Good Ovening's whole identity is right in the name: Korean chicken roasted in an oven rather than a fryer, so the skin crisps while the meat stays properly juicy. Split the boneless soy-garlic, weigh in on the crispy cheese burger rolls, and order a couple of Korean beers. A 4.7 backs up this small, cheeky Fort Street room. Antique row is right outside for a wander.

How to do it

Order the boneless soy-garlic so you can both reach for it, add the crispy cheese burger rolls (they sound odd, they win everyone over), and notice how the oven keeps the chicken juicy instead of greasy. Don't miss pairing it with a couple of Korean beers, the staff will steer you right. Budget about an hour and a half; it's small and warm and made for lingering, with Fort Street's shops right outside to walk it off.

What to wear: smart casual

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Duration
1½-2 hours
Best time
Afternoon to late night
Per person
$$
setting
Indoor
neighbourhood
Fort Street, Downtown
cuisine
Korean
best season
Year-round

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