47 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago

“Amazing, a perfect evening.“

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

“This place needs to be more crowded!! Beautiful place, incredibly kind staff, and show stopping food.
We got the hamachi mulhwe, spicy chicken & woodae kalbi, & bibimyeon. Perfect amount of food plus banchan & rice included. Yuja tiramisu for dessert. It was our anniversary so we were kindly offered complimentary wine! Will definitely be returning for more, thanks to the amazing Mister Tiger team!“

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

“Dare I say this is one of my favorite places in Chicago??? Everyone I've taken to Green Light has raved about the food, the drinks (especially the somaek towers - iykyk) and the amazing, kind, attentive staff. My out of town friends always BEG to return whenever they are in Chicago. Whether you have 10+ or just 2 people, this is the perfect place for a night out. We lose our voices singing our hearts out every time, 10/10. We will come back again and again!!!“

“Best galbitang in the entire Chicagoland, including suburbs, don't @ me.

Don't be fooled by the fact they're open late and have karaoke. Their Korean food is serious. Even their jajangmyun was great, which is rare for a non-korean Chinese cuisine restaurant.

If I had to nitpick, price is on higher end and food takes a bit long sometimes, but all is forgiven when quality meets price and the wait.“

“Nice BBQ place for gathering. Yummy!“

“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.“

“This place has become one of our absolute favorite Korean restaurants.

The first time I came here, I tried the beef soup and loved it so much that it was my favorite dish for months. Then I discovered the bibimbap, and that became my new favorite for months too. Today I tried the spicy beef hangover soup, and once again, I was completely amazed.

The food is consistently delicious, comforting, and full of flavor, but what really makes this place special is the people. Every time we come here, they treat us with so much kindness and warmth that we genuinely feel like family.

It’s rare to find a restaurant where you keep discovering a new favorite dish and, at the same time, feel so welcome every time you walk through the door.

Absolutely recommend this place. Great food, wonderful people, and a place we are always happy to come back to. ❤️“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Popped in here during the Glenwood Art Fair and we were so impressed! Very sweet and attentive staff, great history behind this spot, and incredible food. Will be coming back in the future, and would recommend for anyone in the area during a day out!“

“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!!“

“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.“

“This place is definitely interesting, in a good way! 😋 If you come here, there is ONE thing that is absolutely worth your time: The STREET STYLE PORK BELLY TACOS with the Seoul sauce on the side! 🔥
Honestly, don’t get anything else, nothing else compares. 🤞🏼You’ll 100% love these if you like Asian spices and bold flavors because they genuinely taste like the perfect Asian-inspired taco. The pork belly is delicious, and that Seoul sauce on the side takes them to another level! If you don’t like the taste of Asian food definitely don’t eat here.“

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

“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 .“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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.“

“Dancen is the kind of Chicago restaurant where the food, atmosphere, and experience all come together. Rather than a polished, upscale Korean dining room, Dancen embraces the lively character of a traditional Korean drinking spot, with an intimate setting, sizzling grilled dishes, bold flavors, and an energetic late night vibe. The fiery buldak fire chicken topped with melted cheese, paired with an assortment of grilled skewers, is an ideal introduction to what makes this place special. In one sentence: Dancen is a quintessential Lincoln Square Korean pub where flame charred fire chicken, smoky grilled skewers, bold Korean flavors, and late night energy create an experience that feels authentic, exciting, and distinctly Chicago.“

“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.“

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

“Good Buffalo chicken strips and onion rings!“

“Great experience, very friendly environment.“

“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!“

“Very impressed with the experience here. Food and drinks were awesome and portion sizes pretty substantial for the quality and price point. Japchae, fried chicken, and seafood pancake can highly recommend those! Service was also friendly and attentive.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“I ordered the spicy garlic chicken tenders and oh man were they delicious. The portion is large, definitely enough for 2. The tenders themselves are on the smaller side which makes for a perfect ratio of chicken to crisp to flavor. I also ordered curly fries which came out super hot and crispy. Those were delicious but the price was a little high.

The place is cute and comfortable, very clean. The service was great. The woman working the register and tables was super sweet.“

“This place is the best food stop in Jefferson Park. The customer service is 10 out of 10. The food is amazing and the prices are awesome. I’m here all the time whenever I can highly recommend for real and the lady working there is super nice. You guys will see!“

“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 ☺️“

“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.“

“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.“

“Fantastic. Was so hungry and wanted something relatively simple so got the fried chicken and a side of rice.
Was ready really quickly and it HIT the spot.
Chicken was juicy and tasty.

Will definitely be coming back next time I’m in town!“

“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!“

“BOIIIIIIIIII TTTSSSS HOUND DOG BURGERSSSS WAS SOOOOO TUFFFF 😂😂🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥 ME AND DA BOIIISS WENT AND ORDERED THE HOUND DOG MEAL WIT MUSTARDD AND MA MOMMA AITE FRIES AND IT CAME IN JUST 6 7 MINUTES 🔥🔥🔥🔥 AND THEN ELVIS PRESLEY HIMSELF CAME AND SANG DA HOUND DOG SONG 🔥🔥🔥😩😩“

“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.“

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

“amazing food and great service“