Reviews describe Chimaek Gana as a go-to spot for Korean fried chicken in Montreal, offering crispy, flavorful chicken in a variety of styles such as Yangnyeom and Supreme, with generous portions that pair well with sides, pickled radish, and a cold beer. The service is frequently praised for being friendly, fast, and attentive, and the atmosphere is noted as lively and welcoming, with convenient touches like gloves for eating and clean, comfortable seating. While some readers mention menu updates and price changes, the overall consensus remains that the food is delicious and consistently satisfying, making it a popular choice for groups and special occasions.
Rarely do I give out 5 stars but this place is amazing. The food was delicious, incredibly generous portions & the place is very cozy! Definitely coming back soon!
Chimaek Gana in downtown Montreal delivers a friendly atmosphere & generous portions of Korean fried chicken. We were late to our reservation, but the staff accommodated us & held our table, setting a friendly tone for the evening. Our server expertly guided us through popular dishes, including the flavorful Truffle Boneless Fried Chicken & the Korean army stew. Diving into our chosen dishes, the Korean Army Stew emerged as a standout, its rich flavors elevated further when opting for ramen over rice. The addition of a portable gas stove maintained the stew's warmth throughout the meal, adding a pleasant dining experience. The Truffle Boneless Fried Chicken, though had great flavours, faced a slight setback with a thick batter, resulting in a drier texture. But dipping the chicken into the flavorsome stew, helped with the texture. Note to fellow diners: selecting the drumstick option might not be as dry. The ambiance, casual yet vibrant, welcomed a mix of locals & university students, creating a lively backdrop to our dining experience. The pricing structure was fair, offering value for money with portions that left us pleasantly satiated. In terms of service, it seemed like they were understaffed, which led to some delays in water refill etc. but a small drawback on an overall warm ambiance & the staff's accommodating nature. For those navigating transportation, finding parking can be challenging, so the metro is recommended. In conclusion, Chimaek Gana provides an enticing combination of friendly service, fair pricing, & flavorful dishes, making it a a good spot for Korean fried chicken enthusiasts in Montreal.
I would give it a 4.5 stars. Huge quantities for the price. Ideally, you would want to reserve in advance as there is a lineup if you're a walk-in. We were two & it was our first time so we wanted to try as much as we can, but i recommend taking only an appetizer & an order of chicken. We had the Korean Army Soup, the Padak & the Yangnyeom Chicken. As you can see, the portions are huge. Our favourite was the Padak, the sauce was not too overwhelming & the green onions complimented the chicken really well. The Yangnyoem was a little too sweet for our liking, it tasted like a dessert but some might like it. The soup was great & it had a lot of meat & vegetables. The restaurant at night has a nice & chill vibe with K-Pop playing in the back & some nice blue & purple lights. It's a place that you should come if you're at least 4, so you can enjoy as many dishes as possible. The service is also pretty nice, no complaints there.
The portion sizes are great for the price although they didn't put enough powder on the chicken even though it's called "baby powder" which left half of the chicken plain. For the sauce of the Yangnyeom chicken it tasted like cinnamon which was disappointing. The gamjatang had way to much cabbage at this point just make an entire mountain of it. The meat wasn't tender enough so I don't recommend getting it. The atmosphere was great & loved how spacious it was. If you come here I recommend to get the baby powder fried chicken. It would be great if they made a plate with all of the different flavours so I know which one I would like to get next time.
Dec 27, 2023
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Came with a friend for dinner on a Tuesday & the place was packed. They put us on a virtual waiting list that texted a few minutes before our turn. The wait was approximately 45 minutes which was absolutely bonkers for a Tuesday night. The service was cold but at least it was attentive. The waiting staff had no interest in smiling or exchanging pleasantries. We ordered the onion rings, sweet potato fries & one of the sauced fried chickens. The Onion rings were below average, akin to what you might get at a fast food restaurant. The sweet potato fries were good, but again nothing to rave about. The chicken was fried really well, but the sauce was waaay too sweet. I actually didn't like it. Maybe I would like it more with a different sauce, but I was off put by the one we had. Overall the experience was just ok. I'd be inclined to try it again but I'm not really up to waiting that long. There are great Korean fried chicken places around without needed to be subject to just a long line up.
Happy to be back! Expect 50$ pax for 2 plates & beer in pint. Very helpful & thoughtful staff & well seasoned chicken, best in town! True also it will be better with more coating. We were offered the side pickles this time. Ensure to book a table.
C'est par surprise que l'on a découvert que le restaurant la pizzella ( resto italien ) n'existe te plus au 2080 Rue St-Mathieu à Montréal.......SURPRISE....SURPRISE....c'est maintenant un restaurant Coréen. Le Chimaek Gana qui habite les lieux au 2080 Rue St-Mathieu. Malgré notre envie de déguster des plats Italiens ce soir & bien nous avons dégusté des plats Coréen pour la première fois. L' acceuil des plus chaleureux & tout sourir , le service des plus professionnel Notre jeune serveur a pris le temps de nous expliqué les différents plats du menu ainsi que de leurs préparation....Merci pour votre excellent service. Nous avons trouvé la nourriture excellente & savoureuse. Quel délice en bouche...........Finalement nous n'avons rien regretté de ce repas. À visiter sur vôtre liste, un incontournable.
Nice atmosphere & service. Waiters are attentive & helpful. The fried chicken is really good & is a good portion for its price. The sides such as fries are pretty basic but it's a good portion. The spicy soup is pretty spicy so beware. Definitely recommend going there. I would suggest reserving online if you plan to go. Also note that the tables are for two hours.
