Chaak KITCHEN

Chaak KITCHEN reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Elizabeth VIP

   Los Angeles13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Love the food and service. It's very loud! I wish they could do something about the acoustics. I will only go with 4 people max and even that was tough last night.
   

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   Jolene

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was fantastic! Love the atmosphere and can't wait to go back.
   

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   Ellia VIP

   Orange County77 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was very expensive for what you get, with limited options for vegetarians. We spent almost $100 a person and I left hungry. Yeah, there were some veggie options, but they were pretty bland and cost about $20 bucks for a small plate of veggies. Enchiladas came to me cold and will almost nothing in them except a thin layer of cheese. I doubt any lover of Mexican food would give the dish more than a fair/poor rating. I would not go back.
   

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   Kathleen

   New York City12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The flavors of their food are out of this world. They were ping-ponging inside my mouth. Their prices are high, commensurate with the quality of what they serve. Four of us shared the smoked chicken (main), the pork shoulder (main), the fava bean appetizer, and the empanadas. I’m usually not a fan of fava beans, but the flavors were amazing! The chicken was the most tender of any I’ve eaten ever. The pork was also delicious. My only criticism is the noise level: it’s a bit of a struggle to have a conversation. But, it was prime time on a Saturday night. Our friends said it’s mellow on Sundays. Overall, a terrible place!
   

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   Sharon VIP

   Orange County10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was FANTASTIC. the ambiance is hip-cool (sometimes literally cool). With a roof that can open and close on cool nights you can still be comfortable. This is a popular place (deservingly so), so make your reservations now!
   

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   Jessica

   Orange County4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and great food. Chaak never disappoints with their food and drinks.
   

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   Eric

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Chaak kitchen was a blend of exquisite cuisine, sensational service, vibrant atmosphere, and delectable drinks. My fiance and I thoroughly enjoyed hosting a friend here, who, being an LA native, didn't really respect the OC culinary scene. Thanks to Chaak, he's got another reason to come back.
   

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   Dave VIP

   Los Angeles11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great experience with a terrific menu and wonderful flavors
   

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   Ashley VIP

   Orange County2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Food subpar, drinks subpar. Service was mediocre. Overall could definitely go to a different place for better drinks food and service.
   

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    janis VIP

    Orange County35 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    Hard to describe. The flavors are very heavy and with a lot of acid/lime. The server, Will, was great but he had a lot of tables. It was very dark inside, crowded and loud inside. We had the Caesar salad, which was $17 with no protein, which is a little pricey. It was different take on Latin flavors for sure. My husband had the enchiladas which he would say was "super saucy" but he also said he could not see his food. A steak was over $90 dollars! For the price of an entree ($42-92) we won't put this restaurant on our list to revisit because there are better choices, in our opinion
    

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