Chimak House Riverside

As far as Korean food goes, I felt like the kimchi could have had more flavor, and the bulgogi was too sweet. Otherwise the atmosphere was great and the drinks were fun, we had a good time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Been going here for a while and they changed their wings they are now embarrassingly small and is lesser quality then iv been given in the past will not be returning

Love this place. It's a small intimate place to take a date or just get some amazing koren chicken. Sauces are amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Haven’t came in so long but the new upgrades and food still make me wish I was close enough to enjoy on a regular

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So good!! OMG can't wait to come back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fourth time here. I love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Now this place is arguably the best Korean fried chicken and beer spot in Riverside today. Welcome to Chimak House. The name itself is loosely translated as chicken and beer, so they gotta know what they're doing, right?

We'll start the meal off with a do it yourself soju cocktail kit. You can also show off a little bit of your cooking skills by putting these kimchi rice balls all together for you. Super delicious, super delectable, loved it. The rice cake and dog skewer is definitely a must try. Spam fries are super crispy and light, not salty like other places.

Now the bulgogi plate has gotta be top tier. After a quick palette cleansing with some peach soju, time to get to the good stuff, the wings. Their double fried method definitely keeps the crunch going. The garlic soy flavor was nice and savory. All the while the sweet and mild was nice and tangy. After some slaw and pickled radish, you know, we had to finish off with that great lemon pepper that everyone loves. Gotta check them out. Come through.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Why do places like this think they can charge ridiculous amounts for food just because it’s Korean. 5 chicken strips should not be $30

Came here because it's close to home and we wanted to try a new spot. When we arrived the atmosphere seemed really good and it was busy so we thought that was a good sign. After we were seated, at least 4 tables had food they never received. When we got our food the starter was missing the cheese we ordered, and it seemed they used a butane torch to try to melt the cheese after we asked for the cheese and it completely ruined the flavor of the food. The chicken we got was crunchy but way over seasoned and I wasn't able to finish my food because it was so overwhelming, also the amount of dipping sauce they give you isn't enough for the amount of chicken and fries we were served. It seems they have a single server and a single cook and it causes very slow service and many mistakes.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

I live in LA. I’m currently planning the next time I can come to Riverside just to go to this restaurant again. If you’re in the area… go. For me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Spicy Soy Garlic Wings 😍😍😍

A fantastic experience from start to finish! The staff was attentive without being overbearing, ensuring our table was always taken care of. The food—oh my! The ribs were tender and smoky, the greens had the perfect balance of spice, and the mashed potatoes were creamy perfection. The cozy ambiance, decorated with southern charm, really set the mood for a great meal. It’s clear the owners put their heart into this place, and it shows. I’ll definitely be returning soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Soy Garlic, Spicy Chicken

Enjoyed the fried chicken and light beer! Great combo!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Get the chicken with cheese added. And the make your own rice balls are also delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Flavored Wings and Fries, Corn Cheese, Spicy Cheesy Chicken, Bulgogi Beef Skillet, Teriyaki Skillet

Service is extremely slow, one server most of the time and they barely give you napkins.