Been to Chim Choo Ree about 4 times in the last 6 months and can highly recommend it along with my wife, and many family members who have been many times over the last 6 months also. Food is very tasty. Menu is on the higher end of the price bracket but you get what you pay for… Great food and great service!

We went to dine here last night (group of 4) after reading excellent reviews. I have to say that we have no complaints about the food which was fantastic.I would give the food 5 stars. The husbands had 3 courses and we had 2 and all were fabulous.We all thought having a side of vegetables would have made the dinners more substantial as there was only fries or rocket salad available. The biggest complaint we had was the fact that both husbands went home and had sandwiches as they were still hungry. Thats a big disappointment after paying $275. (only 1 drink each) The restaurant was nearly full of woman and I can see why as I wont be able to get my husband back there

I ate here with my husband and another couple for dinner on a Friday night. They were packed, but this only added to the atmosphere. The service from the owner was friendly and knowledgable, but I did find the wait staff to be a bit surly. Food was excellent. Portions a little bigger than they needed to be. Great wine list. Will be back for sure!

Sitting back in the couch and still enjoying the flavours from Chim Choo Ree tonight.
The kitchen is doing an amazing job. Good flavours, perfectly cooked, not overloaded and very good presentation.
Athmosphere is very surprising. Tiny and old school interior which gives it an extra dimension. It is a bit noisy but I guess it is part of the athmosphere in a small laid back restaurant.
Service was professional, friendly and very well timed. Being a waiter myself though, I expect relaxed service that makes you feel like you’re in their living room. It’s bloody hard when it’s busy but if I can give any advice to my fellow waitresses: look relaxed, feel at home and behave like the lady of the house at all times. Small chat helps a lot for a good experience

Truly exceptional! This is hands down the best little restaurant in NZ. The gorgeous ambience, excellent staff and outstanding food all make it my fave place. Consistency & attention to detail is key to a great place and Chim Choo Ree delivers this in droves with no pretension, no fuss or ego. Great music, flattering lighting (very imp!) and the best ever churros, hapuka, beef, anchovey toasts, . . . mmmmm now I’m really hungry. Bon appetit!

Without a doubt – the best place to eat in Hamilton, if not NZ! After coming from living in London, this restaurant/cafe easily stacks up against some of the best we have been to there.
attentive staff, quick orders and beautifully presented meals.
Good value for $ too – 3 course meals for 2 and 2 glasses of wine each = $150.
Cant wait to go back!!!

Absolutely amazing. My husband and I have dined in exclusive restaurants around the globe and we loved every mouthful of the tasting menu we had tonight. Every dish was superb and the wine matches were perfect. Fantastic meal out with awesome service and a cosy setting. Great value for money considering the high standard of dishes. A tuna amuse bouche was a delicious start. Our particular favourites were the smoked prawn risotto with fillet, the confit pork belly and the eye fillet with horseradish mash.

I would highly recommend this restaurant, the service and food is excellent. The menu is really interesting with some unusual flavour fusions, all of which work perfectly together. The anchovy toast starter was particularly delicious.
It was a cosy dining experience, the food was beautifully prepared and served. I will definitely be back.

I cannot speak more highly of Chim Choo Ree. I recommend it to whoever I can! The food is absolutely fantastic, with the ingredients in each dish perfectly complimenting each other. When first looking over the menu, the ingredients looked a little different, but it all works beautifully. Somewhat eccentric, but very comfortable, Chim Choo Ree is a lovely experience.