Chimm Menu

Chimm, a Thai-Vietnamese restaurant in Charlottesville, VA, offers a diverse menu with options for pescatarians and vegans. Known for its flavorful dishes, Chimm has garnered praise from customers for its Garlic Chicken, Beef, Pad Thai, and satay appetizers. Despite some service mishaps, the overall dining experience is worth the visit. The establishment's beer & wine selection, friendly staff, and fast service add to the positive atmosphere. Customers appreciate the generous portion sizes, with dishes like Green Curry and Pho receiving high praise for their delicious flavors. Chimm stands out for its attention to detail, offering customizable spice levels and a focus on reducing food waste. With a clean and comfortable dining area, reasonable prices, and a variety of menu options, Chimm is a must-visit for a memorable Thai-Vietnamese dining experience.

Specials

Fried Rice Kimchi

NO refunds or exchanges ️️ Jasmine rice, jalapeño, red bell pepper, white onion, & Thai basil stir-fried in a spicy sauce. ️️ Kim Chi (Korean fermented cabbage, carrot, daikon, scallion and more). Contains fish & oyster sauce, and gluten. NOT Vegan possible

$23.00

Kimchi Drunken

NO refunds or exchanges ️️ Wide rice noodles, white onion, tomato, red bell pepper, jalapeño, string bean, & Thai basil, stir-fried in a spicy sauce with Kim Chi (Korean fermented cabbage, carrot, daikon, scallion and more). Contains fish & oyster sauce, and gluten. NOT Vegan possible

$23.00

Papaya Salad (GF)

Naturally Gluten Free BUT contains fish sauce so NOT Vegan. - Thai Style: Fish sauce, lime juice, tamarind, peanuts - Isan Style: Fish Sauce, Pla Ra Fermented anchovy Sauce, Lime juice, tamarind, diced chili Papaya, tomatoes, green beans, and carrot base.

$10.80

Tum Tang (Cucumber Salad) (GF)

NO refunds or exchanges A bright, funky and refreshing mix of cucumber, tomato, lime, fermented anchovy sauce. Gluten free

$9.50

Satay ( S)

( sticks) Grilled marinated chicken breast on bamboo skewers, served w/peanut sauce, & cucumber relish. Contains a small amount of gluten in the soy sauce marinade

$9.50

Chicken Wings ()

( pcs) Deep fried breaded chicken wing.

$6.60

Chimm Grilled Pork ()

( sticks) Juicy pork on skewers, an Isan staple. Garnished with cilantro and scallion. Served with with a sweet chili sauce. Contains Gluten, removal NOT possible. Great with sticky rice! Sticky rice can be found in the Extras section.

$10.20

Chive Cakes (GF/VG)

Thai style fried chive cakes made from fresh chives, rice flour, and tapioca starch. Served with our ginger sauce.

$9.00

Dumplings

( pcs) Ground pork, water chestnuts, egg, & oyster sauce in wonton paper, w/our house soy-ginger sauce. Contains sesame oil & gluten, removal not possible

$9.60

Fried Veggie Rolls ()

( pcs) Cabbage, carrot, celery & cellophane noodles wrapped in wonton paper, deep-fried, & served w/ sweet & sour sauce. Contains Gluten, removal not possible

$6.60

Laab Chicken ( Ground Chicken)

Minced in a spicy lime dressing, onions, mint, cilantro, scallion, & ground toasted rice. ️ Perfect with sticky rice! Sticky rice found in the Extras section.

$10.00

Pork Bao ()

Contains Gluten, Soy, Shellfish (oyster), and Sesame pcs of Chinese-style Bun filled with BBQ Pork, steamed. AMOY Foods

$7.00

Steamed Edamame

Edamame - Steamed soybeans. Choice of Plain White Salt, Chili Salt Blend, or NO Salt.

$5.00

Vietnamese Fresh Rolls ()

NO MODIFICATIONS ( pcs) Lettuce, shredded carrot, cilantro, scallion, cucumber, beansprout, rice vermicelli. Served with a house-made peanut sauce on the side. [+] Add shrimp or Organic Tofu (GF).

$7.50

Appetizer/Small Plates

Thai Noodle Bowls

Thai Noodle Soup

Rice noodles (thin or wide) or egg noodles in chicken broth, w/Chinese broccoli, bean sprouts, scallions, cilantro, and fried garlic. Get your noodles UN-cooked for best "at-home" experience. Boil water, drop in for - seconds, strain, and add to your bowl!

$17.50

Tom Yum Noodle Soup ( Can’t Be Made Vegen)

Choices of noodles in chicken broth infused w/chili paste & lime juice, w/bean sprouts, Chinese broccoli, topped w/scallions, cilantro, fried garlic, and crushed roasted PEANUTS ️ Get your noodles UN-cooked for best "at-home" experience. Boil water, drop in for - seconds, strain, and add to your bowl!

$18.50

Boat Noodle Soup

True “Bangkok Floating Market Style,” a slightly gelatinous broth made with marrow & saignant meat juice. NOT for the unadventurous... Meat lovers only! Rice noodles (thin or wide), or egg noodles, Chinese broccoli, bean sprouts, in a special dark & meaty Chimm broth, topped w/scallions, cilantro, and fried garlic. Get your noodles UN-cooked for best "at-home" experience. Boil water, drop in for - seconds, strain, and add to your bowl!

$19.00

Kao Soi Chicken

Egg noodles w/dark meat chicken in a thick curry sauce, topped w/scallions & cilantro. Options for added toppings include: wonton crisps, pickled mustard greens, chili oil & lime. ️

$18.50

Vietnamese Bún

A salad bowl w/ vermicelli noodles featuring lemongrass-marinated, chicken, fried tofu, or fresh organic tofu on a bed of green leaf lettuce w/cucumber, pickled daikon radish and carrot, beansprouts,cilantro, scallion, fried red onion, and crushed roasted peanuts. Served with our house-made sour, slightly sweet fish sauce dressing on the side or our vegan Bún dressing on the side. (Vegan possible) Contains sesame oil

$15.00

Pho (GF)

Thin rice noodles in our traditional Vietnamese pho broth(s), with sliced white onions & diced scallions on top. served with fresh bean sprouts, Thai basil, jalapeños, & lime on the side. (Vegan possible) Naturally Gluten Free Occasionally we may run out of certain cuts of beef but will make up for it in the same amount of what we have, be it flank, brisket, or eyeround. (Consumer advisory.) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. We may substitute Pad Thai noodles if we run out of fresh Pho noodles Get your noodles UN-cooked for best "at-home" experience. Boil water, drop in for - seconds, strain, and add to your bowl!

$15.00

Vietnamese Dishes

Chef's Recommendation

Duck Red Curry

A HALF roasted duck, red curry paste, coconut milk, pineapple, jalapeño, red bell pepper, tomato, & Thai Basil. Served w/ jasmine rice. ️️

$34.00

Pork Belly Garlic Stir-Fry

Crispy pork belly stir-fried with LOTS of garlic and topped w/ scallion, cilantro and fried garlic. Served with steamed American broccoli and jasmine rice.

$22.20

Duck Basil Stir-Fry

A half roasted duck stir-fry w/ jalapeño, red bell pepper, white onion & Thai basil. Served w/ jasmine rice. ️️

$34.00

Drunken Noodles

Wide rice noodles, white onion, tomato, red bell pepper, jalapeño, string bean, & Thai basil, stir-fried in a spicy sauce.️️ Vegan/ Gluten Free possible.

$18.60

Pad Thai (GF)

NATURALLY GLUTEN-FREE! Thin rice noodles, egg, bean sprout, scallion, stir-fried in our tangy Chimm Pad Thai sauce (contains paprika), served w/chopped peanuts & lime. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$18.60

Pad See Ew

Wide rice noodles, egg, Chinese broccoli, stir-fried in our special Chimm sauce. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$18.60

Pad Woon Sen

Bean thread glass noodles, egg, cabbage, carrot, celery, onion, and scallion in our house Chimm sauce. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$18.00

Kua Gai (Chicken Noodle Stir Fry)

Wide rice noodles with our signature Chimm sauce, chicken, and egg topped with scallions. Served with a side of original Thai Sriracha.

$18.50

Crab Fried Rice

Our classic thai fried rice now offered with crab! Jasmine rice stir fried with crab meat, egg, white onions, and scallions.

$20.00

Thai Fried Rice

(Vegan / Gluten Sensitive Possible - Click option below) Jasmine rice, egg, white onion, tomato, stir-fried, w/scallions.

$17.00

Basil Fried Rice

Jasmine rice, jalapeño, red bell pepper, white onion, & Thai basil stir-fried in a spicy sauce. ️️ Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$17.40

Pineapple Fried Rice

Jasmine rice, pineapple, egg, white onion, tomato ,scallions and choice of protein. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$17.40

American Broccoli Stir Fry

American Broccoli stir-fried with LOTS of garlic and Served with jasmine rice.

$17.40

Eggplant Stir-Fry

Stir-fry with eggplant, white onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, & Thai basil in our savory/slightly sweet Chimm sauce. ️️ Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$17.40

Garlic Stir-Fry

Stir-fry with LOTS of garlic and topped with scallion, cilantro, and fried garlic. Served with steamed American broccoli and jasmine rice. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$17.40

Roasted Chili Paste (W/Cashew) Stir-Fry

Roasted / Fermented Chili Paste Stir-fry with white onion, scallion, cashew, & carrot in our savory/slightly sweet Chimm sauce. ️ NO returns due to chili paste spice level or fermented smell. If you’d like something with cashews but no chili paste, we recommend you ordering Veggie Medley and adding cashews. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$17.40

Ginger Stir-Fry

Stir-fry w/ginger, wood-ear mushroom, red bell pepper, white onion & scallion. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$17.40

Basil Stir-Fry

Stir-fry w/jalapeño, red bell pepper, white onion, string bean, & Thai basil. ️️ Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$17.40

Red Curry Stir-Fry

Stir-fry with red curry in coconut milk, with jalapeño, red bell pepper, string bean, bamboo shoot, krachai (rhizome), pickled young peppercorn, Thai basil, & baby corn. ️️ Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$17.40

Veggie Medley Stir-Fry

Stir-fry American broccoli ,string bean, carrot, cabbage, baby corn, onion, and red bell peppers. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.

$17.40

Stir-Fry/Fried Rice/ Wok Noodle

Curry

Panang Curry (GF)( VG)

Nutty Panang curry paste, coconut milk, kaffir lime leaf, a sprig of red bell pepper, & a couple steamed broccoli crowns. ️ Contains PEANUTS, NOT removable. Naturally GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN possible.

$19.20

Red Curry (GF)

Red curry paste, coconut milk, bamboo shoot, string bean, red bell pepper, eggplant, & Thai basil. ️️ CONTAINS FISH SAUCE, NOT removable. Naturally GLUTEN FREE.

$18.00

Green Curry (GF)

Green curry paste, coconut milk, bamboo shoot, string bean, red bell pepper, eggplant, & Thai basil. ️️ CONTAINS FISH SAUCE, NOT removable. Naturally GLUTEN FREE.

$18.00

Shrimp Wonton Soup

Ground shrimp wrapped in wonton paper, in chicken broth w/cabbage, topped w/scallion, cilantro, & fried garlic. Contains sesame oil

$8.50

Tom Kha Coconut Soup (GF)

Mushroom, galangal , lime leaf, & lemongrass in a coconut/lime broth, topped w/ scallion & cilantro. CONTAINS FISH SAUCE, NOT removable. Naturally GLUTEN FREE.

$8.50

Rice Soup (Great For Kids!)

Jasmine rice in our house chicken broth, your choice of chicken, fried tofu, or [+] shrimp, and topped with fried garlic, scallion, ginger, and cilantro.

$8.50

Soup

Sweets

Coconut Pudding (GF/Vegan)

Always vegan and gluten free! A Thai favorite dessert of delicious small cups of custard-y goodness with a tapioca bottom layer and a sweet, slightly salty coconut cream topping.

$6.00

Thai TEA

Our house-brewed sweet Thai iced tea with your choice of half and half or [+] make it vegan with coconut milk. Perfect to pair with spicy food!

$5.50

Soda

Selection of Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite in cans or glass bottles.

$2.75

Perrier

Carbonated mineral water with a hint of lime flavor.

$3.25

Pure Leaf Sweet Tea

Refreshing black tea brewed with a perfect balance of sweetness.

$4.00

Pure Leaf Unsweet Tea

Freshly brewed black tea without any added sugar, allowing the natural flavors of the tea leaves to shine through.

$4.00

Lemonade

Refreshing citrus beverage.

$3.50

Drinks

Extras

Sauces / Spices / Condiments

$0.00

Curry Sauce

An extra side of your choice of our house-made red or green curry sauce.

$7.00

Soup Broth

Extra beef, chicken, or veggie broth.

$5.00

Rice (Extra Side)

An extra side of our Jasmine or non-sweet Sticky rice. The sticky rice can be reheated in the microwave for - seconds to prevent hardening.

$0.00

Noodles (Extra Side)

An extra side of your choice of steamed thin or wide rice noodles, or egg noodles.

$2.40

UNCOOKED Thin Rice Noodles

Thin rice noodles, uncooked and ready to be paired with your favorite Thai dishes.

$2.40

Steamed Veggies

An extra side of steamed vegetables including American and Chinese broccoli, carrot, cabbage, and baby corn.

$3.00

Steamed Broccoli

A side of steamed American broccoli.

$4.00

Extra Fried Egg On Side

A perfectly cooked fried egg, seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper.

$2.40

Chopsticks

Bamboo chopsticks typically used in East Asian cuisine. Please specify if you need them included with your order.

$0.00

Fork

A fork is available upon request.

$0.00

Spoon

Plastic spoon provided only upon request.

$0.00

Napkins

Please specify if you need napkins included with your order.

$0.00

Utensils