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Chim Choo Ree Restaurant – Hamilton

  • Central location
  • Great wine list
  • Open and spacious
  • Amazing food

Chim Choo Ree restaurant menu may have been a touch pricey, but the food was beautifully presented, tasted amazing and we enjoyed it with an equally fine wine. The restaurant features a curated selection of New Zealand wines, emphasizing regional varietals that pair perfectly with the menu. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply looking to complement your meal, the knowledgeable staff can guide you to an ideal choice. Tables were designed to fit four so as a couple we felt a little far away from each other. Some tables have a river view. Love the art deco flair of the restaurant.

The main menu is a la carte and features great vegetarian options as well as catering for most dietary requirements including gluten intolerance.

Located at The Brewery Building, 14 Anzac Parade in Hamilton and a nice walk along the river from almost anywhere central, Chim-Choo-Ree specialises in NZ/European styled cuisine. Head chef Brad King leads the talented culinary team at Chim Choo Ree. With a focus on creativity and excellence, Brad has garnered attention in New Zealand’s dining scene. The team’s dedication to quality and flavor is evident in every dish, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Apparently this restaurant is named after a bird – the Chim Choo Ree

The overall stylish location and spacious premises that the restaurant is housed in are well designed and decorated. The brewery building is a standalone space, but oddly the restaurant shares the space within the building with another business.

Although there isn’t much information available for Chimchooree on their website, they have clearly been around since 2011 in Hamilton. Since opening in 2011, Chim Choo Ree has cemented itself as a staple in Hamilton’s food landscape. Known for continuously pushing culinary boundaries, the restaurant has received multiple awards, including local dining accolades that speak to its enduring popularity and commitment to excellence. It is an amazing destination for fine dining from 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Chim Choo Ree is committed to sustainability, with a focus on sourcing local produce and meats to ensure freshness and reduce environmental impact. The restaurant strives to minimize waste and incorporates sustainable practices into its daily operations, supporting New Zealand’s agricultural community.

Patrons frequently highlight the attentive service and the sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere. Reviews often praise the inventive menu and the ability of the staff to cater to dietary preferences without compromising on flavor or presentation.

7Expert Score
Chim Choo Ree Restaurant – Hamilton
  • Central location
  • Great wine list
  • Open and spacious
  • Amazing food
Intimacy
7.5
Ambience
7.5
Food & drink
8
Service
7
Google score
9
Would we go back?
3

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Chim Choo Ree Menu

Chimchooree Dinner Menu

Entree

  • beef tartare, sesame mayo, soy mirin caviar, pickled daikon, sesame tuile
  • butternut & goats cheese tortellini, spinach veloute, smoked almond foam, parmesan crisp, lemon caviar
  • prawn & crab rillette, garlic brioche, avocado puree, basil cracker, pickled fennel & cucumber, horse radish cream, lime oil
  • roast baby carrot, maple glazed tofu, hummus, black olive mayo, roast almond, truffle oil
  • scallop & razor clam, vermouth cream sauce, oyster mushroom, edamame bean, pancetta, seasoned laver, dill lemon oil

Main

  • venison, parmesan barley risotto, eggplant puree, sauteed kale, pomegranate, parsley oil
  • eye fillet, blue cheese potato, baby carrot, cauliflower, potato chip, braised short rib
  • duck breast, confit duck leg & tenderloin, fennel puree,confit onion, mushroom, tomato chutney, duck jus
  • lamb rack, smoked feta, carrot puree, black garlic jus, seasonal greens, lamb belly, capsicum chutney
  • snapper, leek confit, lemon cream pasta, prawn & calamari fish cake, pickled cucumber, seasonal greens
  • parsnip, spinach & mushroom wellington, mint pea puree, smoked feta, pickled fig, caramelised pinenut, potato & zucchini croquette
  • crisp gnocchi with polenta crumble, whisky cream, brussels sprout, oyster mushroom, sun-dried tomato, roasted hazelnut, goats cheese

Sides

  • focaccia bread, garlic & chive butter
  • shoestring fries
  • green beans

Chimchooree Dessert Menu

Pudding

  • earl grey pudding
    Dried Raspberry, Whole meal Crumb, Lime Sherbet, Strawberry Lime Ice Cream
  • kumara meringue
    Pistachio Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream
  • pistachio panna-cotta
    Raspberry Granita, Quinoa Crumb, Caramelised Pumpkin Seed
  • blueberry bread and butter pudding
    Roasted White Chocolate, Blueberry Puree, Roasted Almonds, Vanilla Ice Cream
  • brownie chocolate yule log
    Caramelised Hazelnuts, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Soil, Chantilly Cream
  • affogato
    Espresso Shot, Ice Cream, One Choice of Liquor, Frangelico, Baileys, Drambuie, Disaronno

Cheese

  • small
    large
    Smidgen of Cheese, Pick One
  • blue d’auvergne
    Bleu D’Auvergne is creamy ivory colour, dotted with blue-green mould due to the Penicillium roqueforti, which gives the cheese its typical bluish-green veins.
  • comte young
    Comté cheese paste is firm and supple and melts in the mouth, leaving a sweet taste. The salt is strong but balanced and the flavour has a nutty tang.
  • fromager affinois a la coupe
    Mild and buttery, it is an amazing addition to the Brie world. It’s produced from milk that has been specially filtered to break down some of the fat content; yielding a lighter, smoother, silkier texture than other Brie.

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