
Chimaek
“Unfussy, quick-serve outlet featuring a range of Korean classics such a spicy fried chicken.”
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Quick info
About Chimaek
Chimaek is a chinese restaurant at Unit 8 in Manchester, run as a walk-in counter operation with no reservations. The menu centres on Korean fried chicken, offered with a choice of honey/garlic, soy/garlic, sweet and spicy, or hot pepper sauce, alongside tornado potato, chicken thighs, and army stew. Combo meals come with a drink included. Orders are placed through a computer ordering system set up for both Korean and English speaking customers. Korean staff work the counter and kitchen, and K-pop music videos play through the room. Asahi is served on tap.
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Menu & Prices
57 dishes · mains £4–99- Wings(6pcs)£11.30
- Drumsticks(6pcs)£11.50
- Thighs(6pcs)£11.85
- Fillets(6pcs)£11.50
- 3 Wings+ French Fries£9.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crispy fried chicken, honey garlic glaze, chicken drumsticks and tornado potatoes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crispy fried chicken, honey garlic glaze, chicken drumsticks and tornado potatoes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the Korean fried chicken, and the crisp coating is the draw they raise most, especially the drumsticks and wings. Honey and garlic is the glaze most often praised, with soy and garlic also liked by one diner, while the sweet and spicy is described as quite hot. Close behind are the tornado potatoes and a halal menu that one reviewer was glad to find. Several mention friendly staff, K-pop playing and an easy computer ordering system. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the soy and garlic a tad too salty and the combo drinks very small. Another was charged for a pot of mayo for the fries and found the food too chilly-heavy for the price. One says the frying oil tasted old and stale, most noticeable on the tornado potato, and the army stew was called average. Service was described as slow even off-peak, though that reviewer felt the food made up for it. One lunch diner called the food crudely put together.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the Korean fried chicken, and the crisp coating is the draw they raise most, especially the drumsticks and wings. Honey and garlic is the glaze most often praised, with soy and garlic also liked by one diner, while the sweet and spicy is described as quite hot. Close behind are the tornado potatoes and a halal menu that one reviewer was glad to find. Several mention friendly staff, K-pop playing and an easy computer ordering system. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the soy and garlic a tad too salty and the combo drinks very small. Another was charged for a pot of mayo for the fries and found the food too chilly-heavy for the price. One says the frying oil tasted old and stale, most noticeable on the tornado potato, and the army stew was called average. Service was described as slow even off-peak, though that reviewer felt the food made up for it. One lunch diner called the food crudely put together.
Featured reviews
- John Paul
“First time having Korean Fried Chicken and all I can say is............ Amazing! Stayed at the Holiday Inn literally across the road, read the reviews and thought I'd give it a go. Honestly it was the nicest fried chicken I've ever eaten. The food was fresh, hot and the coating was so crispy!!!! Never had Korean food before so I wasn't sure on the glazes or dips, but I ended up going with the honey/garlic glaze on the fillets, and a soy/garlic glaze on the drumsticks, glad I did as both were delicious. If you're in the neighbourhood and you like Chicken, you have to check it out!”
- Michael Tsoi
“Called in for a takeaway whilst on a work break. The computer ordering system was easy to use and catered for both Korean and English speaking clients. The food was ready quickly after paying. Staff very polite when handing the order over. Food was both tasty and satisfying and a decent portion size. I'll definitely be back to hopefully have a sit down meal.”
- Trevi Yeung
“Been here for a couple times every other month, truthfully speaking, they are offering consistently appealing chicken, Exceeds what I expected since I first heard it at the social media, Amazing quality of fried chicken drumsticks, wings and delicious sauce going along with them, got to keep them coming, trying different spices, the hot pepper and honey garlic flavour is outstanding, the 3rd place have to go to sweet and spicy. Tornado Potatoes pretty nice too”
- Marcus Ågren
“K pop playing, chilled nice atmosphere. 4 piece wings with spicy n sweet sauce taste great, chicken cooked to perfection, nice crisp and taste well balanced. Asashi served cold from tap. Korean cooks and staff. Highly recommended for a an relaxed anju experience.”
- J. Quaid
“This is my favourite spot. The best fried chicken you can find in Manchester. This fried chicken is with a twist. Comes with a variety of sauces to choose from. Has tons of options for the sides as well. The staff members are always friendly and provide good customer service every time.”
Location
Chinese restaurants near Chimaek
- 0 mi
hot pot soup bases, duck and pickled vegetable soup, spicy pork trotter soup
- 0.3 mi£20–30
five-spice duck, dim sum, fresh crab
- Red Restaurant4.76360.3 mi
authentic Sichuan dishes, salt and pepper chicken wings, crispy fried chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimaek | 4.2942 | — | £15–30 | crispy fried chicken, honey garlic glaze, chicken drumsticks |
| Spicy& Tasty Chinese Restaurant | 4.2442 | 0 mi | — | hot pot soup bases, duck and pickled vegetable soup, spicy pork trotter soup |
| No.110 老火记 Chinese Restaurant | 4.554 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | five-spice duck, dim sum, fresh crab |
| Red Restaurant | 4.7636 | 0.3 mi | — | authentic Sichuan dishes, salt and pepper chicken wings, crispy fried chicken |
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