Kansas King BBQ

Satisfying fast-food style BBQ

The defining characteristic of Kansas City BBQ is its sauce: sweet and thick. Other than that, it isn’t very distinctive. The cooking technique and favoured meats are shared with other styles in Southern USA.

Kansas King is one of two Kansas City BBQ restaurants in the Toronto region (the other is Hank Daddy’s Barbecue). It stands out from other BBQ restaurants with its fast-food concept. Don’t underestimate it though; its food is a definite step up from regular fast-food restaurants.

Exterior of Kansas King BBQ
Kansas King BBQ

The food

Their most basic set is the chicken leg and thigh. It packs a lot for its price: barbecued chicken, fries, coleslaw, pickles, and a slice of challah toast. The sauce is slathered on the meat instead of served on the side.

Chicken leg and thigh with fries from Kansas King BBQ
Chicken leg and thigh set

The chicken was well-grilled and moist. One could see the grill marks on it. I was happy that they didn’t put too much sauce and the skin still retained some crispness. The sauce itself was simple: sweet with a slight tang. 8/10.

The rest of the set was respectable. The fries were crispy but a tad oversalted. The coleslaw was creamy though I would have liked more acid in it. The highlight had to be the challah toast. Ignoring the charred bits at the top, the soft and chewy texture was delightful.

The place

The interior is decked like a family fast-food restaurant. Bright, functional furniture and a mascot to boot.

Counter of Kansas King BBQ
Counter

For COVID-19 dining, they have a sanitization station and spaced out tables.

Interior of Kansas King BBQ
Interior

Verdict

Above-average barbecue meals in a fast-food format. 8/10.

Practical information

Name
Kansas King BBQ
Rating
8/10
Recommended dishes
Chicken leg and thigh set
Prices
Chicken leg and thigh set: $13.56 ($12.00 excluding tax)
Address
10447 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday 1400h – 2200h
Date of visit
August 2021