47 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago

“Amazing, a perfect evening.“

“Very tasty sundubu, delicious sides, and good service.“

“Excellent restaurant all around - from the food, ambiance, service, and cocktails.

I came here for a birthday dinner and had an outstanding time. We loved the extensive cocktail menu, my favorite was the limited time yuzu one with soju.

We enjoyed the uni, korean fried chicken, and scallion pancakes a lot as appetizers the most.

Of them, the uni truly was special. The korean fried chicken was boneless, and while it was comfort food, it was nothing special. We liked the chive pancakes, they were fried well and had a good crunch, and easy for sharing.

Onto the mains, the galbi jim and the sweet and spicy tofu were super clear standouts among the rest. Highly recommend ordering those. We also really liked the fish and the chicken with cheese, in general the rest of these dishes are prepared pretty well, but not as memorable.

I had a little higher expectations for the yuzu tiramisu based on what everyone was mentioning, but it was still a delicious end to the meal. I’d come back here honestly just for the cocktails and ambiance, it was that good.“

“Had a Karaoke birthday party for my teenage daughter and it was perfect! There are not many places in Chicago that allow minors for Karaoke, I think this place allows it because they are not just a bar but also a full service restaurant. The karaoke rooms are clean, they have a wide song selection, and the staff were SO nice!!! If you are not really into Korean food, the popcorn chicken is really good and friendly for K-food beginners. Just a heads up that what they state as the capacity for the Karaoke rooms is a bit tight - we reserved an 8 person room for four people and it was actually perfect for our size group but it would be a tight squeeze for 8 people. There is one large table with a bench wrapped around it and I really think is probably sized for 6 people comfortably. Not a big deal for us as we were a small group, the room was perfect for us! They also have a few cutes spots throughout the restaurant with pretty backgrounds for taking instagram photos which my teenage girls loved. Tip: It's a bit tricky to find from the street as the signage is not great but look for the Low Country Crab boil place and it's right next door. You have to get buzzed inside and then go downstairs.“

“Good food and great service. I will definitely be returning.“

“Lovely Korean karaoke pub with solid food, spacious rooms, and great service. The only downside was that the karaoke setup runs through YouTube instead of the classic karaoke systems with built-in music videos and. It still worked fine, but part of the nostalgic karaoke fun was missing a bit.“

“Our Saturday lunch at Rice’N Bread was great. They have a tight menu of Korean and Western diner style food. We had the Buldak and Spicy Yang Nyum Chicken that were generous portions with rice and coleslaw and very tasty. Efficient service. Well priced. The washroom situation is a little different, walking through the tight kitchen. There is a liquor store next door for BYOB. A great find in the neighborhood. No frills, just good authentic food.“

“Nice BBQ place for gathering. Yummy!“

“talk about delicious…

this place is up there with Cho Sun Ok, which i consider the best korean in the city.

lowkey, but dangerous. the fried chicken especially. Japchae has so much flavor, and the Galbi is TOP TIER. ate most of it before i took a picture haha.

putting this in my top korean recommendations in Chicago.“

“We had a fabulous dinner last night at Chicago Kalbi with Cummins Peru, Komat'su, and the VPs from Antimina copper mine.

Such a great place, where you cook the wagyu & kobe beef at your table. The food was delicious ?

Isao Tozuka, the chef and his wife Chiyo-san, are fabulous hosts, very friendly, and really happy to help and show you how things are do e.

I would definitely recommend coming here. It's a unique place. Make sure you book though ad it can be busy.“

“I loved “Perilla” …Please do not think of this as your typical Korean BQ grill/Restaurant. This is the most excellent Korean BQ restaurant I have ever been in and I have been in quite few over the years both in Korea back in the day and in the USA…Tomba⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Wonderful food & service! Highly recommend!“

“been here a few times, each is better experience that the last, attempt to try most of their items on menu. So far, my favorite is their Mango smoothies with cloud cheese, as drink. Their cloud cheese is really good and a balance of salty taste with the sweetness of the mango, the tapioca in the drinks is plentiful but not overpowering the water content. I had it in other Chinatown restaurants, some had too many tapiocas that my teeth were tired chewing them. Cuckoo is not. Their Don (Japanese rice bowls) and their bibimbap (Korean rice bowls) are excellent. Have not decide which is better because each have their own uniqueness and tastes; I had 2 types of their bibimbap before and only 1 type of their Don. So far, I am leaning towards the Don but there is excellent amount of veggie in their Bibimbap, which is ideal for weigh concise person. Wish they have a loyal customer rewards style of drinks incentives, much like some restaurants, for example, buy 9 and get 1 free drink, or some % off after 5 drink purchases, and give customers an advertisable nice pocket size reward card to keep track of their purchases. That may also work with food item purchases as well. Crossing my fingers that this may happen soon. With summer in Chicago, cool refreshing drinks is ideal and as loyal customers, return for more drink purchases with rewards will be even better.“

“Parachute is one of my top ten favorite restaurants I’ve ever been lucky enough to enjoy! I think a lot about Chef Kim’s gem lettuce and fish sauce salad, I still Remember it four years later! I can’t wait to go back and to check out Wherewithall!!“

“Kimchi Pop by Chef Son is an absolute culinary treasure that consistently serves up exceptionally authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented Korean cuisine. From the first bite, you can tell that the food is crafted with immense passion, high-quality ingredients, and a deep respect for traditional flavors—every dish is consistently delicious and deeply satisfying. I place an incredibly high premium on kitchen and dining room cleanliness, and I am consistently impressed by how immaculate, well-organized, and professionally maintained their space is; it is clear that they hold themselves to the highest standards of hygiene and order. The staff is warm, incredibly welcoming, and provides top-tier service that makes you feel like a valued guest from start to finish. If you are looking for a fantastic, reliable, and high-standard dining experience that truly prioritizes both flavor and professional cleanliness, I cannot recommend this spot highly enough!“

“Food: my chicken were super spicy! So be prepared and I like spicy food (like Indian food vindaloo) & my cousin got the sweet ones and they were also solid and good and super crispy! And hot as we sat and ate in
Service: looks like a one man show, guy was stressed with so many orders but still super nice! And attentive :)
Atmosphere: it’s in a market area and upstairs and in a corner spot. It’s airy with good AC, clean, quiet, no music around or vibes really. Kinda dry but good to sit and chat with someone

Overall I’d come back to take the wings to go, food solid.“

“I've been to many Korean BBQ's within the states and I have to say this was the best customer service we received. This place is pricey for the small portions you get. I'd definitely come back for the service tho.“

“Ordered the Gogi Bowl (with spicy pork on the side), and it was absolutely delicious! The flavors were bold, well-balanced, and really satisfying.

The portion size is extremely generou and great value for money.

Overall, a hearty and tasty meal, and I’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes from their menu.“

“Hi! I love the food, but I just had a TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE at Rosslyn. The person at the counter threw my food at me, was incredibly rude, and laughed at me while I was speaking with the manager. A total lack of respect. Me gusta mucho la comida , pero la atención de la sra de el mostrador fue realmente fatal , me tiró la comida , le pregunté el nombre de forma amable h me dijo que no tenía y después con actitud grosera mientras yo hablaba con el manager , esto daña la imagen de este lugar ! Es importante que ella reciba entrenamiento de servicio al cliente .“

“KFIRE spicy BBQ sauce is delicious. I use it on everything from chicken to steak. I highly recommend it.“

“Authentic made by family Korean food. Consistently good food and service.“

“Not recommended if gluten-free but this place is tasty and the owners are lovely. I eat gluten-free presently, and the menu has land mines. The pancake that's included has wheat. Some of the noodle dishes have egg/wheat noodles, so be careful with those as well.“

“Ate there for the first time tonight. I am vegan and my husband is an Omni. Chef Bill came out and waited on us personally, and gave us menu recommendations, all of which were delicious! The ambiance was so relaxing and peaceful; it was a nice respite from a busy day and I didn’t want to leave. Reasonably priced as well: shared appetizer, two teas, two entrees, and two desserts was $60. Will definitely be back for many more dinners!“

“Great experience, very friendly environment.“

“This was honestly the best chicken feet I’ve had in Chicago! The flavor was so good that I know I’ll keep coming back just for the 숯불닭발 alone.

We also ordered the clam soup, and the spicy yet refreshing broth was absolutely amazing. If you add udon noodles to the soup, it takes it to another level! 👍👍

The owner was incredibly kind, and the service was fast and attentive throughout the whole meal. Every visit here has been a great experience. Highly recommend!🔥👍“

“It's a tragedy that this restaurant has any rating below 4.9 stars. Best seollongtang I've had in a long time, and it beats out a lot of places even in Korea. I fully intend on coming many more times while I live in Chicago because the owners fully deserve it.“

“Definitely one of the best burgers I’ve had!“

“Super friendly service and very tasty chicken. A great addition to Humboldt Park on North Avenue!“

“Authentic made by family Korean food. Consistently good food and service.“

“Good Buffalo chicken strips and onion rings!“

“It was my 1st time eating Korean BBQ. The food was delicious and it's fun to have the BBQ cooked at your table. I loved all the side dishes and all 3 types of meat we had were very tasty and tender. I didn't find the staff to be very friendly, that would have made the atmosphere so much better. I felt the price was unexpectedly high but it was definitely something I would do again.“

“Outstanding Service and Delicious Food!
I had a wonderful experience at CM Chicken Kimball! The gentleman who helped me was incredibly kind and welcoming. He greeted me with a huge smile, was extremely respectful throughout my visit, and even walked me out the door as he herded me my order and thanking me.I highly appreciate that level of genuine hospitality.
As for the food, it was outstanding! I ordered the wings with Korean sauce, as well as the wings with the white cream and onions. Both flavors were absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. I will definitely be coming back here. Highly recommended!“

“Absolute 10/10 across the board. Sat at the bar with my wife, and Arturo was our waiter/bartender. He was fantastic and we pretty much let him decide the fate of the meal. We went with all his recs: Korean fried chicken, scallion pancake, and bulgogi bibimbap. Also the cocktails were amazing and we tried a new liquor weve never had, Korean rice beer, Makgeolli“

“My story of getting hooked to this place is kinda funny. I take metra to downtown for work and on the way back home, there was a random girl eating food on the metra, I had to think many times before I could approach her asking where she got her food from because it looked so appealing and smelled so gooood, guess what? Them Mukbang videos on TikTok made me do it, I ended up asking her where she got her food from and she told me about this hidden place located in Chicago’s French Market. I walked about 10 minutes from my workplace in this freezing cold weather and ordered Ramyun for lunch, I sat there to taste test it before I headed back to work and I told the guy (who seems super nice) that I will stop by at the end of my work to get 3 more orders of Ramyun so I could take them home for my family. I LOVED IT!!!“

“The pork bowl I just ate wasn't worth the $20 it kinda tasted burnt. the place was a nice after work spot with literally no parking..I was surprised I found any. I'll try this place one more time, that's if parking is available.“

“I finally tried CM after years of walking by it and it was fantastic. I walked in and ordered the Curry Chicken to go. Took about 10 minutes and I sat down at the bar for a beer while I waited. Service was great and will definitely be going back.“

“I decided to visit again since it’s under new management, and there has definitely been a huge improvement! The new owner was the one that attended us, she was so sweet and very welcoming! She offered us a sample of goblin fries which were delicious!

Definitely coming back again :)“

“Love the architectural design with the exposed Brick and HVAC ducts. The space exuded warmth through it’s wood tables and floors and low lighting. Bathrooms were very clean also. Now, i ordered the Bulgogi Bap and let me tell you 😍…the beef was tender, flavorful with a hint of bbq. The rice was seasoned to perfection and the portions were large enough to satisfy me and i hadn’t eaten since 9 am. Im super satisfied with my experience ☺️“

“Good portions, delicious food and cozy environment“

“Seoul Taco is amazing. I thank the staff and managers for their kindness despite my autism, and their food is excellent and really delicious. The manager is very kind. The restaurant is in good condition. It’s an amazing Korean fusion taco. 10 points out of 10 for service.“

“Was my first time here and I like it! 10.26.2018“

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“Vegetable dumplings were fire 🔥“

“A true hidden gem for comforting, home-style Korean food, tucked inside Joong Boo Market and reminiscent of a classic Korean food stall. It’s no-frills, just hearty dishes with great quality at an excellent value. We especially loved the codfish soup and tteokbokki. It’s always a treat to grab some groceries and enjoy a quick bite at the snack corner.“

“We went to the commerce to eat at a different restaurant and did not have a good experience. Tony D. stepped up and was so willing to help and made us some amazing food! The cauliflower is amazing and the bowl with white rice was perfect. I will definitely be going back when I’m in the area!“

“Friendly staff and great food! I would recommend their rice bowls, they're massive I usually have enough for lunch the next day! Their sweet and spicy sauce is delicious with their chicken aswell 😋 I would absolutely recommend coming here!“

“amazing food and great service“