I came to Chimiking to celebrate a relatives birthday, they sat us in a big table in the back which was really comfortable for our large party. The dining room is spacious and well decorated. The server was nice, helpful, and joked around with us during ordering. We ordered a mojito and a passion fruit margarita. My husband said his mojito was good and refreshing. My margarita was ok, a little bland to me but drinkable. For food I ordered a steak sandwich, my husband ordered roast pork with yellow rice and beans. We also ordered a bifongo to share. Once we received our food it was hot and the presentation was nice. The roast pork and rice was well seasoned and tasted great. The steak sandwich was packaged well and was tasty, one of the best steak sandwiches I've had in a long time. The bifongo was soft and you could taste both the sweet plantains and regular plantains perfectly. The bifongo was so tasty on its own it didn't need the sauce it came with. The restaurant is well decorated, the servers helpful and friendly and the food was seasoned to perfection. I would like to come back and try more menu items. read more

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This restaurant was amazing! Service was top notch, quick, friendly, and always with a smile. and the restaurant was very chic and modern, high class look and feel, but very affordable prices. The food was so fresh and seasoned to such a great taste, you just HAVE to try it yourself! read more

Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya - Flan de queso (cheese flan) so fresh and yummy! - Dominican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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A busy day running errands and wanted a quick bite to eat in the area, not fast food and not timely either. This is a lovely lil establishment and our waitress was very pleasant. I have several food allergies so maybe not the best place for me to pick but overall I would return for a quick meal. I do like a lil more ingredients in my ceviche but the octopus was a good choice and it was yummy. read more

Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya - Ceviche and a strawberry mojito - Dominican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

So on my last visit I got totally addicted to the tostones. I went back tonight just for an order of them. My experience was totally different. Before they were light, thick, and perfectly fried. This time they were mashed flat and fried hard. I had to choke a couple of them down. If this is how they had been served before, I wouldn't have come back. read more

A few coworkers and I went after work one night to try it out. This place was pretty good and if we were locals we would enjoy it regularly. Food: Very good, we all had something different. We had the fried mix plate for appetizer and it was great. I had the Chimi Burger and it was reminiscent of DR. I also had the Yaroa with sweet plantains and chicken breast. Everyone's food was well seasoned. Service: Excellent, we were greeted as we arrived by a host who was also our waitress, she was friendly, polite, helpful, and attentive. Ambiance: Welcoming environment, with a laid back feel. Modern diner vibes with indoor and outdoor dining. They were playing some American music when we arrived but started playing bachata and it was easy listening. Bachata is a favorite genre of mine. read more

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On the food, I want give this establishment a 5. They all taste authentically good. On the service, I want take one star off since it was too slow for lunch. Who would 3 hours for lunch? We had to wait over an hour just to get the food. Then another 30 forbthe checks. read more

Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya - Avocado Salad - Dominican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great spot. Our server, Jisselle, was so patient and helpful while we tried to decide what to order. The restaurant is small but not crowded and there was plenty of seating. The food was delicious, we ordered the mofongo and it was very filling and flavorful. Only complaint is that they charged $6 for two water bottles. read more

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$11.95 lunch with soup, salad and main entree, plus the table service and the beautiful decorations. If the food was just ok, it would already be worth it. The thing is... it was delicious. Like eating your grandma's food. But elevated. I had the lunch special with beef stew and pumpkin soup. The soup was sooooo good. Then she brought the super fresh rice, delicious beans, very flavorful beef stew, and fried plantains. And potato salad! Yes, my friends. This is an awesome place. Will definitely be back when working around this area. read more

Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya - Pumpkin soup - comes with the lunch special - Dominican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Food was pretty very tasty we had the boneless fried chicken with fried plantain definitely really good, we also add fried chicken with bones also really good. The coconut flan had a great taste. Service was fast and attentive Ambiance is a casual place to go at anytime of the day read more

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Getting our Latin cuisine fix while in Florida. Looking for a place to eat in Alafaya and found this place. Glad we went as we all found something we wanted to eat. Shared the oxtail stew, cerdo frito with mofongo, and tostones with garlic sauce with my son. All three dishes didn't disappoint. The oxtail stew was flavorful and delicious. Ended our meal with flan. Service was helpful. Good selection of food. Plenty of parking and clean bathrooms. read more

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Welp... brought my lovely wife here as today was her birthday. I'll keep it short and sweet. Staff was attentive, food was decent. Will I be coming here again... that's a good question. Place wasn't packed when we arrived but that changed as time went along. Guess we will have to see if I return read more

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This place is good, not amazing, not hip, not trendy, but good. When walking in and looking at the menu, it almost feels like something great is going to come out of the kitchen, but unfortunately, it doesn't. But you do get to enjoy some of the dishes. We got pork chops, chichen soup, and a steak sandwich. Everything was very traditional, tasted traditional, but was missing that kick that a restaurant should have. We closed we a pumpkin flan, and it was below par. It had a mild pumpkin flavor but more burnt sugar flavor than anything. The place looks cool, there is plenty parking, service is good. The food should be better. read more

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First time here & the decor, food, and service were great! The interior design is so interesting, very different from other Latin restaurants in the area. This place is a mix of Puerto Rican and Dominican fusion. It's a bit pricey but the food was definitely worth it! Everything was delicious! Our server Paola was very nice, she even helped bring my grandmother to the car with her umbrella when it was raining, that meant a lot to us. I will definitely be going back for the fresh food! read more

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I wish I could give them 5 stars but unfortunately I wasn't to happy. Ordered online through Uber eats since we saw they had a great rating through there. I ordered the Kids skirt steak which had rice and beans on the side which was actually more food than I expected I liked that. The steak needed a little more flavor I think for my liking or a sauce on the side. The rice and beans were delicious perfectly made with flavor. My husband wanted the Picahna with grilled garlic shrimp, unfortunately this was my disappointment there was barely any flavor on the meat and they gave us 4 shrimps which to me is a rip off like 4 shrimps wow! Lol but either way the side which were the tostones were good. The Sweet Plantains were very oily for me and over cooked. The best part was the vanilla flan, I actually love flan and I'm very picky when it comes to that but this was one was made perfectly. read more

Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya - Dominican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This is a relatively new restaurant in a small strip plaza between the Pep Boys and the Walmart Neighborhood Market. They have other locations, but now they are finally on the east side of Orlando. I placed a to-go order and it was a little strange walking in the door marked "TO GO" as I felt that I was walking into the kitchen. The woman taking my order was friendly and outgoing and it was definitely service with a smile. I opted to go with their fried mix, which was chicken, sausage and pork. For my side, I went with boiled yucca. The food was prepared in the time promised and I felt the pricing on this was relatively fair. After tax and all, it was just over twenty dollars. The portion was pretty huge. I can eat a lot and I could not finish the amount of food in one sitting. I came close, but I will have some leftovers for tomorrow. As for the taste, I definitely found it to be an enjoyable meal. If you find yourself on the east side of town and craving some great Latin food, I would recommend Chimiking. read more

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First let's talk about the vibe... This is supposedly a DOMINICAN/Puertorican restaurant and the vibe was totally not that!!!! They had some Central American music playing with like some Mexican rancheras playing...it was such a vibe killer...it didn't help that I was hangry...could not tolerate the music at all... The food was ok...I ordered bistec empanizado with white rice-rice lacked seasoning, steak was tasty and flavorful. Tostones were ok...lemonade was on point Service was good..:we were the only ones here... Overall, I would probably order to go but wouldn't ever dine in again. Left with a headache. Couldn't even finish eating my food...music was killing me read more

Amazing service, great food and love the quiet intimate ambiance always a 10/10 experience!

Chimiking has a great ambience and tasty appetizers (do yourself a favor and get the cheese sticks), however the food takes a long time to come out and it can be deceptively expensive. It's menu is built like Spirit airlines, cheap at first sight but with a lot of hidden costs. The side are separate from the entrees and by default they'll have you paying for water. The food itself is tasty, the Tripleta is great and I've also had the fried chicken Mofongo which was good, if only a bit of a single note dish. Try this if your looking for a unique experience but beware the added costs if your trying to stay on budget. read more

Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya - This is the fried chicken mofongo with cheese and bacon. - Dominican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Omg! They get us every time! You want some authentic dominican food or looking for something different? Go here! It is absolutely delicious! When ever we want some food from where my parents came from and I don't feel like cooking we come here. Usually it is packed but this time around we were the only ones seated inside. There was another family outside. We love ordering the refreshing dominican drink (nonalcoholic) made with orange or lemon juice and evaporated milk with a hint of sugar and vanilla extract. We didn't get it this time though. So good!!! I love the shrimp with rice and this time my husband tried the boneless chicken cheese bacon stuffed mofongo. He usually gets the skirt steak. Oh and to end the dinner date we ordered a passionfruit cheesecake (not pictured). To die for! I included the pictures from our last order as well. Skirt steak stuffed mofongo and the fried cheese appetizer with guava sauce. Sorry I didn't take a picture of the cheesecake but for next time for sure! Delicious food! read more

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We live nearby, and we want to try this establishment out. We admitted that we ordered a lot of food tonight, but all were delicious. read more

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Asked for water, the waitress charged us an extra $3 per bottle of water for our table while other tables got free glasses of water. Una camarera sospechosa cobraba a los clientes extranjeros 3 dólares extra por botella de agua para nuestra mesa, mientras que en las otras mesas recibían agua gratis en vasos. read more

We were in Orlando visiting and wanted some Latin food and this one came up. We ordered the Picadera platter and it was kind of disappointment as we were craving some fried plantain and it came with some chips" plantain instead. The other stuff in the platter was ok, but this was a huge let down. We also ordered a sancochó which was ok, but nothing to write about. We gave them a try, but we'll not be back when we are in this area. Sorry no pictures were taken as we were not impressed. read more

Chimiking is more than it's name suggests. There's chimichurri on the menu but the menu is full of many Dominican delicacies- mofongo, longaniza, arroz con guandules. Food was great and service was attentive. read more

The fried fish it's excellent,the only thing that i don't like was the fried plantain.The Sancocho taste so good.

en comida bien ambiente bien servicio luego de haber sido ubicado en una mesa 15 minutos después nos mandan a mover a otra mesa porque ellos querían nuestra mesa y supuestamente habían realizado reservación cuando vine lunes y me dijeron que no hacían reserva No tenían la nueva mesa preparada para movernos y luego de movernos le toman orden a los últimos que llegaron Llegamos 1:30 luego de 1 hora nos toman orden read more

Oh wowww this place blew me away. The ambiance inside was not what I was expecting, it was gorgeously decorated and very classy (I'll come better dressed next time!). Our server, Jisselle, was helpful and friendly and checked on us just the right amount. And the food? AMAZING! I got the Dominican burger and my boyfriend got the Yaroa with steak and when we started eating, all we could do was just look at each other and nod, haha!! We will be back again to try even more. read more

I love the chic look in the dinning are and the modern style kitchen!! The staff is super friendly!! They welcome you like if they are welcoming you into their home read more

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We decided to try this new spot. The ambiance is nice. Restaurant looks clean. At the beginning it took a bit before we had someone come over to ask about drinks and apps. The food was actually pretty good. For it being a place when they make most of the food from scratch they didn't take that long. For the most part everything we ordered was actually pretty good. The chicken inside the yucca empanada was actually a bit on the salty side. Everything else was good. We may be coming again in the future. read more

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Great Dominican cuisine. However not the same when ordering out. Nice atmosphere. Ok service.

I'm sad to update my initial post. Unfortunately, this restaurant is far from the Dominican restaurant it was the first few weeks. The food is NOT authentic Dominican food. The seasoning is horrible and beyond salty. The staff makes you feel very uncomfortable when ordering if you ask questions. They seem bothered by you if you call to them because you're interrupting the conversations they are having among themselves by the kitchen area. I'm a big supporter of my fellow Dominican people and I write this with a heavy heart, but this restaurant is not a representation of my country. Especially the taste of the popular platters. Be prepared to be disappointed. read more

We bought take-out from here last night and we were in no way disappointed! The whole snapper was seasoned to perfection and fresh. Beans and rice were not drowned in salt like most spanish restaurants. Churassco steak, the GARLIC SAUCE wow! it added the perfect touch to the entire meal. Will definitely go back. read more

Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya - a plate of food on a table - Dominican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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First and not the last time at this restaurant, really nicely decorated and a friendly welcome. Extensive menu, we were the only ones who were in when we arrived but started to fill up. I had the Pork chops with tostones, chops were nicely cooked and tostones. Crispy , flavor was great. wife had shrimp with yellow rices, shrimp was excellent and the homemade Sangria was enjoyed. Flan for dessert was apparently excellent. Service throughout was genuine and excellent, good value overall thank you read more

Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya - Pork chops& Shrimp with rice - Dominican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The place looks great. I went for a meal for 1 and it was plenty full. Service was good. I was quite surprised how dead it was for the time of day. I think they should do more advertising to bring people in the food is good. read more

I like this place because everything looks fresh and taste delicious. The price is not bad for the amount of food you get. read more

Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya - Bitec ensebollado con arroz y habichuela muy delicioso y sabroso. Los tostones muy bien fritos. Primera vez en este lugar y vuelvo. - Dominican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I've been to Chimiking twice in the last 2 weeks and it is muy muy bueno!!! We've tried several of their dishes and everything has been on point. Drinks Apps, entree's and desserts all very tasty. We had the pleasure to have Beatriz take care of us both times and her service was excellent as well. Will be back soon. read more

Absolutely unreal food for the price. I got a huuuge cubano for like $11. It was absolutely delicious and fresh. The same goes for the mofongo, which was incredibly flavorful. The wait staff were inattentive at times despite the low amount of people inside. I didn't get a refill on my water until I asked for the check. It was also quite warm inside, to the point where I wasn't sure they even had the AC on. On the merits of the food alone, this is one of the hidden gems of the Alafaya area, but the service and ambience left me underwhelmed. read more

Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya - Cubano - Dominican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Chimiking has been a staple in Dominican food. We decided to try out this one as it is new... we placed our order online and when we got to the restaurant they never received the order. They were quick to help fix the issue and refund the order, also made our food fresh on the spot. Ordered a bifongo with chicken in garlic sauce, it was delicious! So glad this place is so close by to us. read more

I've always enjoyed the food here--it's consistently delicious, and my family and I have never had any issues with our orders. However, I'm disappointed to say that the Alafaya Road location has been plagued by an unpleasant odor. My husband and I both have over 22+ years of experience in the restaurant industry, so we know exactly what the smell is. It's clear that the bathroom toilet seals need attention, and unfortunately, the odor really detracts from the overall dining experience. We haven't returned to this location due to this issue. If it weren't for the persistent smell, this place would easily earn a 5 out of 5, but as it stands, the smell needs to be addressed before we can return. read more

Amazing food and services!! Love it here!!! The chicharon de pollo is sooo good! I also recommend the natural lemonade.

I lunch twice a week there and the food always been great, but today the service was horrible bad food bad sitting, definitely really bad experience. read more