Disappointing this place has gone downhill fast. Have been going since they opened and clearly things have changed burger was marginal,fries were undercooked, onion rings soggy, chicken not crispy overall would not return. Sad that they have changed sooo much read more

I came here with my boss for a quick work lunch and had an amazing meal. We ordered the smash burger from the spot connected to Chimmelier and also tried the fried chicken and shrimp toast -- everything was delicious! The woman at the front was super friendly and helpful. She walked us through all the seasoning options, and we ended up going with the OMG dry rub -- highly recommend! It wasn't spicy, just a little sweet and full of flavor. It's so great to see popular spots from SoCal popping up here. We'll definitely be back! read more

Probably my favorite Korean fried chicken spot I've had in the Bay Area! And I've been to a TON of spots. The skin is so crispy and crunchy and the meat is so juicy. All of their side dishes were great too, their corn cheese is one of the best I've ever had! read more

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recent article read online & noticing someone's ig post resulted with my curiosity satisfied with this new addition to the east bay foodie adventure tables outside and inside with a counter also available to taste the delicious items on the menu. Lady at the registe was helpful to assist with questions I had with the menu. She also suggested what beer from the different drafts. I had to check receipt to confirm my order of the K-Chicken Burger was not the spicy option indicated on the menu. The K-Chicken had a surprising lil heat but not overbearing. The thigh was crispy and delicious. The wings already looked crunchy and I heard about the shrimp toast and definitely will return to order that. Thank goodness my appetite was not disappointed with this spot read more

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Overpriced, low-quality chicken. Ordered a kimchi grilled cheese sandwich, chicken sandwich and animal fries. The chicken barely had any meat and was mostly batter. We told ourselves, 'We are not coming back here.' They ran out of sliced bread and made kimchi grilled cheese sandwich with a bun. I peeked at the back kitchen and saw a pile of pre-fried chicken pieces. ????? We felt sick after eating there due to the stale frying oil. This is concerning. read more

I've really been looking forward to trying this place out since it opened not too long ago. It didn't disappoint. I asked the cashier what they were known for and I ended up ordering a double cheeseburger with everything and an 8 piece chicken with the OMG dry rub (I was quite hungry and wanted to try their signature entrees). The burger was perfectly cooked and juicy (I find a lot of smash burgers to be too dry but not this one) . Either the patty or grilled onion tasted like it was marinated in Worcestershire sauce with a slight hint of sweetness, which I loved. The chicken wings were super seasoned with a great umami flavor. I think the dry rub chicken wings would have paired perfectly with their ramen, as I got pretty thirsty half way through the chicken. The only cons are that the chicken portion wasn't as large as I hoped for the price but the flavor more than made up for that. And if I'm to be picky, the burger buns were a little too flimsy. It was hard to eat the burger as the bun just fell apart even though I ate it immediately. Perhaps toasting it more would have held it together better but the ratio of bun to burger fillings was perfect. Ambiance was chill and the service was great. Glad to see this addition to the area. read more

Coming into Chimmelier and right of the bat we was welcomed by cashier, he helped with our order because of how many things on the menu we wanted to try . also was surprised to find out that there was a burger options also in the menu , ordered the honey butter and soy garlic wings I must say there were very well with out any sauce needed . Seasonings fries was very flavorful and as for the burger was good as well. We sat done and ate there and they had beer on tap so that was plus . read more

Terrible. Very overpriced and good was just so so! Would not go back. Loud music and seating uncomfortable.

Local favorite. Love the ValueMeal for lunch in the neighborhood. Takes care of all I need for crispy spicy yummy.

I don't understand the hype. It was ok. Chicken was crispy but kind of dry. And covered with their seasoning which seemed to be 50% paprika. Idk I should have got a cheeseburger at their sister place. read more

The medium popcorn chicken gives a lot of chicken in a box, enough for 2-4 people! We got the spicy powder flavor and it was good/very crunchy. The only thing with the chicken is that the meat is super dry. Some of the pieces were hard to bite into because they were so dry it was almost like jerky. If the meat were a bit softer/juicier this would be some really solid popcorn chicken. read more

Just delicious. How it's so good I have no idea. The fried chicken is freaking amazing. The burgers at the associated Oh G are the best in Berkeley. And the Duk bok ki is ridiculous - crispy, spicy, chewy, so so good. Go here tonight! read more

Soy garlic wings were amazing . Let's see if they have a chance to open in Sacramento

Yelp led us astray! The chicken was pretty dry and the flavors weren't really korean. Then it's really messy without being there being much flavor. The shrimp toast was overcooked and dry as well. Or maybe it was old oil. We didnt finish any of it, which was pretty disappointing. We got a very large order, so maybe that was the issue. The only saving grace was the burger, but thats technically a different restaurant. read more

Huge and yummy chicken sandwich! Loved the shrimp toast. Great service. Maybe a more substantial bun would be nice?

Best spot for Korean fried chicken in the Bay, lived up to the hype from other reviews. Service was fantastic and staff made sure customers were well attended to, and the ambiance in the restaurant was something I'll be coming back for! Loved the corn cheese, honey butter wings which were super crispy and juicy, and Oreo milkshake! read more

Chimmelier - Honey butter wings (top left), Yang yum wings (bottom), K-chicken burger - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

I believe they are also part of Oh g burger and man this guys' chicken is amazing, Compared to any American based wings, it got that distinct Asian flavor you can't find anywhere else, never thought I'd able to eat galbi flavored wings but man it hits the spot every time. Ps* Look for Chris, he's there almost everyday, great guy! He suggested what I should get when I first went anything he offered, it was great. Will be coming back surely for food and ofcourse for Chris! They deserve more crowd here show some love ! read more

I really liked bop shop so had a lot of expectations for this place. The owner was really nice, the food came out quick, and looks like more space/seating was added to the place. However the shrimp toast was raw... and the chicken rice was disappointing with lettuce drenched in a very salty mayo. Maybe I'll try a different thing next time read more

Chimmelier - Uncooked shrimp in shrimp toast - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

had the seasoned fries and the Buldak chicken burger. Not only is the Buldak sauce on the burger taste amazing (perfect amount of spice for the Buldak label!), but also the sauce is made in house. The chicken itself is great as well. read more

Chimmelier - Chicken Wings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great food, good service. I got the popcorn chicken with the OMG seasoning. Lots of chicken for $20 -- you could definitely share this with another person (I'll be enjoying my leftovers tomorrow). Knocked it down a .5 star for skimping on the fries. $6 is pricey for a side of fries especially when you don't get that many. Also knocked .5 a star off for charging for dipping sauce. They give you a bucket of chicken but make you pay for a dipping sauce? Only a dollar but it doesn't even say that it's extra $ on the menu. Overall good food and mostly fair pricing. Definitely some of the best fried chicken around this part of the bay. read more

Great chicken. The fries had too much cajun spice for me but I suggest holding it next time. The fries themselves are great. Same goes for the chicken. Chicken is great , dipping sauces are great, I feel they just need to go very much lighter on the Cajun and the whole menu levels up. read more

the best fried chicken i've ever had. great balance of flavors surrounding location's ugly but interior is welcoming read more

Great service and food. I really like that you can order from two menus in case people are craving different things.

I was so excited to find out Chimmelier was coming to NorCal! I visited on their opening day. I got their k chicken burger, galbi wings, honey butter wings, seasoned fries, and kimchi fried rice. I really liked their k chicken burger. It was crispy, juicy and the sauce was really flavorful. The wings were good. My nephew and I agreed we liked the Honey Butter flavor the most. The galbi wings had too much black pepper for my taste. The fries were generously coated with a delicious spicy seasoning and very crispy. A family that came in while we were eating asked what we ordered because it looked so good. The kimchi fried rice was a good choice as well. It came it a shin ramyun cup, how cute! The staff was very friendly and helpful with any questions we had about their menu. There's some bar seating and about 3 or 4 small tables. More of a takeout spot if you have a larger party than 2. I'm definitely coming back when I have a craving for korean fried chicken. read more

Absolutely terrible and flavors were so bad that I forgot that I ordered fried chicken.

Chimmelier USA is a must-visit for chimichurri lovers! Their sauces are fresh, flavorful, and bursting with authenticity--perfect for elevating any meal. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even better. read more

The fried chicken wings tasted too sweet with a lot of msg on them and the seasoned French fries was ramen seasoning poured on the fried. They don't have chicken radish either. I spent over $40 and my husband and I had one piece of chicken and gave the rest to the homeless. I was truly disappointed. I was rooting for them. Oh well another Korean food business that is subpar. read more

Came and visited from Oregon with my family and to our surprise they had a Korean fried chicken menu as well! We ordered the Buldak Chicken burger. Chris said it was dangerously spicy but we wanted to try it anyways. If you're a spice lover you'll love this! We also ordered off the K street menu!Kauliflower Nuggs, Shrimp toast, and tteokboki with an Oreo Milkshake! All sooo good! Thank you Chris! read more

Wonderful service and even better food ! Tried this spot at the behest of my uncle who found this place out of nowhere and I'm glad he did because this place is Satiating. read more