YKO Charcoal & BBQ Chicken

Really good BBQ chicken but a very ghetto place!

Their BBQ chicken is all that, and I like the way they cut their plantains in the shape of fries. Was visiting from Columbus, Oh, and had to try some West African grilling before we left. I'd give them 10 stars for flavor if I could.

The chicken here is perfect. Excellent seasoning, and cooked to perfection. The fried plantain was also quite good. Its good to have exact change when coming though

Smoky on the inside but the chicken is still good and crispy. The food is good but there needs to be more staff and English speaking.

Best Halal BBQ in Ottawa ! No doubt ! Cheaper alternative of Nandoos, but taste better :-). One thing should say, they lack variety compared to Nandoos. Don't forget to try their yellow rice.

Collin Shaw

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Jan 10, 2026

5

This is a charcoal chicken takeout spot. No accommodation for sitting, zero atmosphere, but it doesn’t matter because these fellas put all their efforts into grilling magical birds and offering satisfying sides. If you like charcoal grilled goodness, that is spicy, savoury and wild - you’ve found it at YKO. I bought a whole chicken - nearly forgot to share it with the family.