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Website: chimmelier.com
Phone: (213) 375-7095
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of W 8th St and S Carondelet St
Open now
- Wed 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
2500 W 8th St Los Angeles, CA 90057 ·2188.88 mi
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Amenities
- Accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
yelpFirst time trying Chimmelier Chicken and the food was great! We came for Monday lunch and the place was pretty quiet, but don't let that fool you--the food was really good. The chicken was fresh,...
MoreIght and expensive. I have to type more just to leave a review. Blah blah blah maybe I'll try again and pick something else. Don't get that cheesy corn holy fuck.
MoreIf it's trending, I'm there. Seen a few posts about this place. I don't make it out to Koreatown too often, but I knew next time I was in the hood I had to try it. You ordered thru a kiosk ( the...
MorePros: Garlic Soy wings on point Chicken was nice and crispy. Fries were crispy n very flavorful but careful if you have HBP, will get you a little lightheaded but maybe it's worth it lol. Price...
MoreWe were craving some fried chicken and decided to finally try the infamous Chimmelier. Stepping in I was surprised by how dingy the location was, all the furniture looked 3D printed and there were...
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