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2015-04-20
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I have never been the one to write restaurant reviews, but will make an exception in this case. My friends and I were hungry and craving some fried chicken in Causeway bay when another friend recommended to check out Chibee, located right near MTR exit B The restaurant itself felt very homey and was bustling with people when we got there. We were fortunate for not having to wait as a table of 4 cleared out as we arrived. The decor and atmosphere was very warm and inviting. Logo of the restaurant
The restaurant itself felt very homey and was bustling with people when we got there. We were fortunate for not having to wait as a table of 4 cleared out as we arrived. The decor and atmosphere was very warm and inviting. Logo of the restaurant is funny and memorable.
The staff was helpful and at least a couple are definitely Korean, a good sign since there are more and more 'HongKorean' places that have left me with something to be desired. We started off with drinks; soju cocktail (that comes in a pitcher), a couple of beers, and a fruit punch. The cocktail was pomegranate flavor, was refreshing, and hit the spot. My friend loved the fruit punch as well.
We ordered the original fried chicken and the soysauce garlic chicken and were pleasantly surprised to see a whole bunch of other items on the menu. The ham and cheese toast, beef & veggie pot, chibee noodles, and kimchi fries also made it onto our order list.
The ham and cheese toast came out first and took us all by surprise. It looked more like nice goldenfried springrolls. Delicious!! Ham and melted cheese inside accompanied by little bits of jalepeno to give the perfect kick. Very original twist to a old fashioned favorite. The order came with a special tomato dipping sauce that was really good too, but i personally liked the taste even without.
We shared the chibee noodles and it vanished in about a minute. It seems so simple but tasted so good! Noodles were not overcooked and was perfectly paired with the soup, and assorted toppings. It was a great balance of cheesy/creamy spicy goodness. Someone wanted to order one to go as a midnight snack!
The 2 orders of chicken arrived next. Wow. HUGE portion! In fact, 1 portion was probably enough to get 2 people full already! The fried chicken was very well seasoned/marinated and most importantly, crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. What a treat. The soy sauce garlic chicken was first fried, then covered in sauce. Perfect taste and didn't leave us feeling heavy or bloated. We surprised ourselves by clearing out all the chicken, all while sipping on more beer (Korean, of course). Must try
As a friend was jokingly commenting about our healthy meal, the beef and veggie pot arrived. The beef, veggies, and mushrooms were perfectly cut and placed in the pot, which was simmered in a very well balanced broth. Very nice presentation. The broth was clear and eveything came together so well. Not your average veggie pot and definitely a good choice to get our daily dose of veggies.
We were full but ordered another bottle of soju and kimichi fries to share. Oooh creamy kimchi sauce with fries. Something we have never tried before. Why didn't I think of this pairing earlier?? The ice cold soju went down smooth and a great way to top off for the night....and then we ordered more just because it was a good time.
The crowd around us were young, energetic, and the whole place was great for what we wanted... good food, good drinks, good time with friends. Before we left, Chibee had one last surprise for us; the bill. Good price on top of everything else. This place has earned high marks for all my criteria.. hence the rare review.
Don't miss out!
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