Chimmelier
Korean restaurant · Westlake
2500 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Highlights
Korean fried chicken, burgers, kimchi fried rice, beer, wine
Korean fried chicken, burgers, kimchi fried rice, beer, wine
"Chimmelier stands out in Koreatown, and not just because of the red-and-yellow artwork that looks like it belongs at a USC tailgate. This small shop by the Jilli people goes extra-bold in its fried chicken seasoning, including one with a dry rub so spicy that it’s actually better sandwiched with slaw and buttery buns to cool it down (the Buldak Chicken Sando). The saucy wings come with thick glazes like galbi, honey butter, or gochujang that cling to your fingers, or you can order the regular fried chicken and dip it into kimchi thousand island or dashi aioli." - cathy park, brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder
"Korean fried chicken sandwiches sharing space with Oh G Burger." - Dianne de Guzman
"Chimmelier, a Korean fried chicken purveyor from Los Angeles, is making its debut in the Bay Area with two pop-ups in Oakland on May 17 and 18. The pop-up will feature menu items such as the loaded K-chicken burger and honey butter wings. Chimmelier, known for its unique blend of Korean and Western fried chicken styles, has been a staple in LA, appearing at various festivals and markets. The founders, Kevin Son and Dong hyuk Lee, aim to share their cultural experiences through their food." - Dianne de Guzman
"The K-Chicken Burger at Chimmerlier in Koreatown looks straight out of a magazine: it’s big, its pickles are oddly symmetrical, and the sesame buns are so glossy you’d think a food stylist gave them a touch-up. But beyond being camera ready, this sandwich is a balanced masterpiece of flavor and texture. The dry rub on the thick, crackly chicken gives a BBQ-like smokiness, dashi aioli adds depth, and a briny slaw brightens everything up. Then there’s the secret ingredient: a single perilla leaf that hangs out beneath the chicken, adding a whiff of floral sweetness you didn’t know you needed. " - sylvio martins, nikko duren, garrett snyder, arden shore
"The Korean fried chicken at Chimmelier is served in a few different forms on the menu. There’s a whole or half bird available if feeding a group, while an order of wings or chicken tenders is always a good option. For a spicy kick try the buldak chicken sandwich, which translates to fire chicken. The Chimmelier fried chicken is also available at Jilli, a modern sool jib in Koreatown." - Rebecca Roland
