Kan Pai is exactly the type of place I want to be when I'm hanging out by myself or with a friend. The music selection alone accommodates the hiphop head in me. Everything here is themed with the culture of hiphop: from the catchy menu items that use song titles and artist names, to the overall vibe of the snack bar. It's a laid back, unpretentious chill spot that is better suited for a younger, hipper crowd.
You might have to wait 25 minutes or so for your fried chicken, so grab yourself a pint of Great Lakes Brewery beer (or a variety of other drink offerings) and enjoy the views of this busy Cabbagetown intersection. Atmosphere is one of the many points of attraction here. I'd personally try coming here on an early Saturday afternoon when it's not so busy.
Must-try items:
Taiwanese Fried Chicken (TFC)
O.G. Bao (contains pork)
MC Hammer (popcorn chicken)
This is a tapas style restaurant, so the portions are pretty generous for one person to snack on. It's also surprisingly inexpensive here. They've got plenty of stuff that people can share. Almost everything looks interesting. I suggest bringing friends. The service is solid, speaking from personal experience. The only downside of my first visit was the extreme cold draft coming off of the garage door style windows. This is one of the better places I've dined in recent times, and the fried chicken is delectable.