Crisp battered chicken with that unmistakable bright red sweet and sour sauce — tangy, glossy and served on the side so the coating stays crunchy. It is the single most requested plate at Canadian-Chinese tables, and a fixture on Academy Road.
Sweet and sour chicken balls are comfort food with a long Canadian-Chinese history. The chicken is battered and deep-fried to order so it arrives golden and light, and the sauce — sweet, sharp with vinegar and glossy — comes alongside so you control how much goes on.
That last detail matters more than anything else in the dish. Sauce poured over the balls in the kitchen softens the batter before the container reaches Crescentwood. Sauce on the side means the first bite at home is as crisp as the first bite in our dining room.
Sweet and sour is the brighter, tangier option, cut with vinegar and built for dipping. Honey garlic chicken balls are richer, stickier and garlic-forward. Both use the same fried-to-order chicken, so it comes down to which sauce your table prefers.
Sweet and sour chicken balls scale up well, which makes them a standard part of larger orders for birthdays, game nights and family dinners across River Heights, Grant Park and McMillan. Order online for pickup on Academy Road or for delivery.
Long-Time Customer
“Always fantastic. We have been ordering from Hi-Ball for years and it’s consistently great. The food is always hot and tasty and the portions are more than enough.”
Neighbourhood Regular
“They have been there forever – which says something. Classic Chinese food, nothing fancy, but you know exactly what you are going to get and it’s always good. A real neighbourhood staple.”
Visiting from Crescentwood
“Surprisingly good! We tried Hi-Ball for dinner and were pleasantly surprised by the flavour and the quick service. Great option for Chinese on Academy Road.”
We are on Academy Road in River Heights, minutes from Wellington Crescent, Corydon Avenue and Grant Park — easy to reach for dine-in, quick pickup or delivery.
Chinese & Cantonese kitchen on Academy Road, River Heights
421 Academy Rd,
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0C1
Mon 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wed – Sat 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Sun 4:00
– 9:00 PM
Dine-in · Takeout · Delivery