Chimm Menu (2025 Update)
Chimm, a Vietnamese-Thai restaurant located in Charlottesville, VA, offers a diverse menu with options for pescatarians and vegans. Known for its flavorful dishes like the Fried Rice Kimchi and Kimchi Drunken noodles, Chimm promises a unique dining experience. Customers rave about the friendly staff, authentic Thai flavors, and clean interior. The Thai Noodle Bowls, including the Tom Yum Noodle Soup, are a must-try for noodle lovers. The restaurant also provides various amenities such as outdoor seating, reservations, and catering services. Chimm's commitment to quality ingredients and excellent service makes it a standout choice for those craving delicious Vietnamese-Thai cuisine. Whether you're a fan of traditional Thai dishes or looking to explore new flavors, Chimm is sure to impress with its tasty offerings.
Specials
Fried Rice Kimchi
*** NO refunds or exchanges*** Jasmine rice, jalapeo, 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
Kimchi Drunken
*** NO refunds or exchanges*** Wide rice noodles, white onion, tomato, red bell pepper, jalapeo, 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
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 chiliPapaya, tomatoes, green beans, and carrot base.
Tum Tang (cucumber salad) (GF)
*** NO refunds or exchanges***A bright, funky and refreshing mix of cucumber, tomato, lime, fermented anchovy sauce. **Gluten free**
Yen Ta Fo (Pink Noodle Soup)
*** NO refunds or exchanges***Yen Ta Fo aka Pink Noodle Soup: One of Thailand's most favorite noodle bowls. Chicken broth, wide noodles, morning glory, bean sprout, shrimp, calamari, fish balls, pork, fried tofu, fermented yen ta fo pink sauce. Topped with fried garlic, cilantro, and fried wonton crisps (contains gluten)
Chicken Satay (4 sticks)
(4 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
Chicken Wings (4 pieces)
(4 pcs) Thai-style fried chicken wings w/sweet chili sauce. Garnished with cilantro and scallion. *Contains Gluten, removal not possiblePerfect with sticky rice! Sticky rice found in the Extras section.
Chimm Grilled Pork (3 Sticks)
(3 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.
Chive Cakes (3pcs) GF/VG
Thai style fried chive cakes made from fresh chives, rice flour, and tapioca starch. Served with our ginger sauce.
Dumplings
(4 pcs) Ground pork, water chestnuts, egg, & oyster sauce in wonton paper, w/our house soy-ginger sauce. **Contains sesame oil & gluten, removal not possible
Fried Calamari (6pc)
Fried Veggie Rolls (2 pieces)
(2 pcs) Cabbage, carrot, celery & cellophane noodles wrapped in wonton paper, deep-fried, & served w/ sweet & sour sauce. *Contains Gluten, removal not possible
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.
Papaya salad
(Gluten Sensitive)Green papaya, carrot, string bean, tomato, & garlic in a salty/lime dressing.- THAI STYLE : slightly sweet w/peanuts on top- ISAN (NorthEastern Thailand) STYLE : VERY spicy & w/fermented fish saucePerfect with stickyrice! Sticky rice found in the Extras section.
Pork Bao (2pcs)
***Contains Gluten, Soy, Shellfish (oyster), and Sesame***2pcs of Chinese-style Bun filled with BBQ Pork, steamed. AMOY Foods
Steamed Edamame
Vietnamese Fresh Rolls (2 pieces)
NO MODIFICATIONS(Vegan / Gluten Sensitive Possible - Click option below)(2 pcs) Lettuce, shredded carrot, cilantro, scallion, mint, cucumber, beansprout, rice vermicelli. Served with a house-made peanut sauce on the side. [+2] Add shrimp or fresh Twin Oaks Organic Tofu (GF).
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 15-45 seconds, strain, and add to your bowl!
Tom Yum Noodle Soup
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 15-45 seconds, strain, and add to your bowl!
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 15-45 seconds, strain, and add to your bowl!
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.
Vietnamese Bn (GF)
A salad bowl w/ vermicelli noodles featuring lemongrass-marinated beef, chicken, fried tofu, or fresh organic tofu on a bed of green leaf lettuce w/cucumber, pickled daikon radish and carrot, beansprouts, mint, 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 Bn dressing on the side. (Vegan possible)**Contains sesame oil**
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, jalapenos, & 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 15-45 seconds, strain, and add to your bowl!
Vietnamese Dishes
Chef's Recommendation
Duck Red Curry
Crispy duck, red curry paste, coconut milk, pineapple, jalapeo, red bell pepper, tomato, & Thai Basil. Served w/ jasmine rice.
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.
Pork Belly & Chinese Broccoli
Crispy pork belly stir-fried with Chinese broccoli. Served w/ jasmine rice.
Duck Basil Stir-Fry
Crispy duck stir-fry w/ jalapeo, red bell pepper, white onion & Thai basil. Served w/ jasmine rice.
Drunken Noodles
Wide rice noodles, white onion, tomato, red bell pepper, jalapeo, string bean, & Thai basil, stir-fried in a spicy sauce.Vegan/ Gluten Free possible.
Pad Thai (GF)
NATURALLY GLUTEN-FREE! Thin rice noodles, egg, bean sprout, sliced red tofu, scallion, stir-fried in our tangy Chimm Pad Thai sauce (contains paprika), served w/chopped peanuts & lime.Vegan/Gluten Free possible.
Pad See Ew
Wide rice noodles, egg, Chinese broccoli, stir-fried in our special Chimm sauce.Vegan/Gluten Free possible.
Pad Woon Sen
Bean thread glass noodles, egg, cabbage, carrot, celery, onion, and scallion in our house Chimm sauce.Vegan/Gluten Free possible.
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.
Crab Fried Rice
Our classic thai fried rice now offered with crab! Jasmine rice stir fried with crab meat, egg, white onions, and scallions.
Thai Fried Rice
(Vegan / Gluten Sensitive Possible - Click option below)Jasmine rice, egg, white onion, tomato, stir-fried, w/scallions & cucumber slices.
Basil Fried Rice
Jasmine rice, jalapeo, red bell pepper, white onion, & Thai basil stir-fried in a spicy sauce. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Jasmine rice, pineapple, egg, white onion, tomato ,scallions and choice of protein. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.
American Broccoli Stir Fry
American Broccoli stir-fried with LOTS of garlic and topped with scallion, cilantro, and fried garlic. Served with jasmine rice.
Eggplant Stir-Fry
Stir-fry with eggplant, white onion, red bell pepper, jalapeo, & Thai basil in our savory/slightly sweet Chimm sauce. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.
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.
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 youd like something with cashews but no chili paste, we recommend you ordering Veggie Medley and adding cashews.Vegan/Gluten Free possible.
Ginger Stir-Fry
Stir-fry w/ginger, wood-ear mushroom, red bell pepper, white onion & scallion.Vegan/Gluten Free possible.
Basil Stir-Fry
Stir-fry w/jalapeo, red bell pepper, white onion, string bean, & Thai basil. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.
Red Curry Stir-Fry
Stir-fry with red curry in coconut milk, with jalapeo, red bell pepper, string bean, bamboo shoot, krachai (rhizome), pickled young peppercorn, Thai basil, & baby corn. Vegan/Gluten Free possible.
Veggie Medley Stir-Fry
Stir-fry w/broccoli (Chinese & American), string bean, carrot, cabbage, baby corn, onion, and red bell peppers.Vegan/Gluten Free possible.
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.
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.
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.
Tofu and Vegetables Soup (GF)
Tofu( fried or fresh), cabbage, carrot, broccoli, in vegetable broth, topped w/ scallion, cilantro, & fried garlic.
Shrimp Wonton Soup
Ground shrimp wrapped in wonton paper, in chicken broth w/cabbage, topped w/scallion, cilantro, & fried garlic. **Contains sesame oil**
Tom Kha Coconut Soup (GF)
Straw mushroom, galangal , lime leaf, & lemongrass in a coconut/lime broth, topped w/ scallion & cilantro.CONTAINS FISH SAUCE, NOT removable. Naturally GLUTEN FREE.
Rice Soup (Great for Kids)
Jasmine rice in our house chicken broth, your choice of chicken, fried tofu, or [+2] shrimp, and topped with fried garlic, scallion, ginger, and cilantro.
Soup
Sweets
Sweet Sticky Rice & Mango (GF/Vegan)
Always vegan and gluten-free!Thai short-grain glutinous rice (infused with green pandan leaf juice when possible) and topped w/sweet coconut cream & toasted mung bean seed.
Coconut Pudding (GF/Vegan)
Always vegan and gluten free!A Thai favorite dessert of 3 delicious small cups of custard-y goodness with a tapioca bottom layer and a sweet, slightly salty coconut cream topping.
Thai Tea
Our house-brewed sweet Thai iced tea with your choice of half and half or [+1] make it vegan with coconut milk. Perfect to pair with spicy food!
Soda
Perrier
Pure Leaf Sweet Tea
Pure Leaf Unsweet Tea
Lemonade
Drinks
Extras
Sauces / Spices / Condiments
Curry Sauce
An extra side of your choice of our house-made red or green curry sauce.
Soup Broth
Rice (Extra Side)
An extra side of our Jasmine or non-sweet Sticky rice. The sticky rice can be reheated in the microwave for 30-45 seconds to prevent hardening.
Noodles (Extra Side)
An extra side of your choice of steamed thin or wide rice noodles, or egg noodles.
UNCOOKED Thin Rice Noodles
Steamed Veggies
An extra side of steamed vegetables including American and Chinese broccoli, carrot, cabbage, and baby corn.
Steamed Broccoli
A side of steamed American broccoli.