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.
It's a really great fried chicken spot & I personally liked it a lot. Most of the chicken was really tasty & crispy, but I felt like the drumsticks weren't as well seasoned as the other pieces. The only downside is the two-person tables are a bit small, which makes it a little tight when you're eating. Other than that, I'd definitely recommend it & would come back again to try more.
May 12, 2026
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Chimaek is hands down one of the best spots for Korean fried chicken in Montreal. The chicken is always crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, & packed with flavor. The sauces are especially impressive, whether you go for something sweet, spicy, or soy garlic, everything tastes authentic & perfectly balanced.
The vibe of the place is fun & lively, making it a great spot to hang out with friends. Pairing the chicken with a cold beer really completes the experience.
Service is friendly & efficient, & the portions are generous for the price. Overall, this place never disappoints. If you're craving Korean fried chicken, Chimaek is a must-try in Montreal! 10/10
We only had fried chicken & I can say they have the best fried chicken taste in downtown Montreal. The service is nice & the servers are really awesome they had really good recommendations.
First time coming to Chimaek because my brother in law wanted to bring us here. He was surprised the menu changed. Almost everything was sold out when we came & the only thing we ordered as the chicken but it came with little sauce so it tasted a bit dry. When we asked for more sauce, we had to be charged 5$ (no choice I guess)
The portion was quite generous anyways. The waiters were friendly & efficient. It's just the food that was quite bland & dry.
Edit:
After months of complaining, they finally changed back tbe menu to something that we recognize. I still miss the baby powder fries & cheese corn but this will do. The tetbokki is different, the gimarri looks smaller but its ok. I really miss the old menu.
Original: Break my heart cause it was my fave restaurant but The new menu is awful. Everything was salty & oily. How dare you remove the yangnyeom chicken, corn cheese & the baby powder fries. The new truffles fries are bad, they're thick & oily. Fix it!!!!
Apr 3, 2026
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I live nearby, been a regular since 2023. This time food really slaps I had to give a review.
I ordered:
- Nagasaki Udon (Soup)
- Makchang (Hotplate Intestines spicy Mala)
- Green Onion Chicken
- a portion of Takoyaki for free just had to post an Instagram story
Hands down this is a must go for Korean Fried Chicken in town, good food must go with a price. Its 10/10 worth it
Thanks for being very generous with the green onion
Great food. They gave us s choice of chopsticks....or disposable gloves to eat out food. Gloves is a great idea for finger food! Lovely old building, too. Will go again
C est tellement un bel édifice, beau, propre excellent service.
J adore leur poulet frit & leur soupe de croquettes de poissons. Le Daikon mariné est extremement raffraîchissant entre 2 pilons de poulet. Les portions sont énormes pour une facture qui ne semble pas avoir eu vent de l'inflation des dernières années.
J aimerais essayer Les autres plats mais y'a un moment où j arrive plus à respirer & il m'en reste pour 2 jours alors je vous en redonne des nouvelles.
One of the best fried chicken restos in town. The fried chicken menu changes regularly but they usually have great options. Conch salad also delicious.
