Chimaek (치맥) is a portmanteau of chi-kin (chicken) and maek-ju (beer). It is not just a food combination — it is an occasion: Han River picnics, baseball stadiums, Friday nights with friends.
The word became internationally famous through K-dramas, and summer chimaek festivals now draw visitors from around the world.
Say it like a local
오늘 치맥 어때요?
o-neul chi-maek eo-ttae-yo?
How about chicken and beer tonight?
🍗 Use it at BBQ: Order a crispy chicken (Golden Olive is the benchmark), a cold lager, and eat outdoors if you can. That's the full chimaek experience.