By Drunken Noms
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Normally whenever I visit Yolks I go for their portobello mushroom benedict, because it’s the bomb diggity. The restaurant is also famous for their Fried Chicken & Waffles. Featuring organic fried chicken, Belgian waffles, chicken gravy, and Canadian maple syrup, the dish is definitely impressive to see. Unfortunately, it wasn’t anywhere near the best as some claimed: the waffles weren’t sweet enough to contrast the savouriness of the chicken and gravy; also the chicken breasts were cut into pieces, and panko crusted rather than drenched in flour, making them more like chicken strips than traditional fried chicken. The chicken was still moist and seasoned well, but it just didn’t have the same impact as the real deal. It was still a decent rendition of the dish, but definitely not the best in town.

We also ordered a side of the Truffle-Lemon Hashbrowns. Consisting of organic local potatoes, fresh lemon, truffle oil, sea salt, and chives, these are my favorite. The potatoes are cooked up perfectly where they’re crisp on the outside, and soft on the inside, but it’s the flavour that really sets them apart. Lightly lemony and salty with a good truffle kick, there are no better hashbrowns in town. You can also get them as a bed for eggs benedict (in place of the english muffin), but the very best way to eat them is all on their own.

I would certainly recommend Yolks. But I wouldn’t have their fried chicken and waffles again. The novelty factor made them a must eat. Since then, however, chicken and waffles have become a staple on brunch menus. And they just don’t stack up to the competition. I’ll be sticking with their poached eggs over hash browns.

Yolks

1298 E Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

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