The burger is one of the best in the city! We ate at the bar, which is definitely the move unless you intend to spend a lot of time at the restaurant.
Bar staff was great service. The rest of the wait staff appeared either over leveraged or lacking urgency.
Since there are no reservations, nor a ticketing or name entry system, if you show up and there are no tables, you have to wait (awkwardly) in the small standing area. And, hope the service team remembered which spot in line you are in.
Food and drink are 5/5. The nigiri has a cream cheese punch, which we loved. The pockets are also worth ordering. They’re sweet a with a satisfying chewiness. The cocktails have a savoriness that makes them easy to drink, alone.
Great dinner & incredibly sweet & charming server. Loved the vibes-solid playlist. Favs from the menu included the milk punch cocktail, pad Thai, cheeseburger & karaage. We had an awesome time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mandarin Orange Salad, Chicken Karaage, Cheeseburger with Bacon, Pad Thai
Samir Katta
Cool techno vibe here. After waiting 20ish mins, I was seated at the bar. Placed my order and the food came shortly after. I was pretty exited to try this burger due to the uniqueness. Unfortunately the taste didn’t match the look. The meat wasn’t very flavorful and was inconsistent as some parts were pink and others were burnt. The bun was also inconsistent as the center top bun felt stale compared to the soft exterior. And to no surprise the bottom bun became soggy quickly after hitting the plate. Neither the bordelaise or cheddar fondue had a strong flavor, but the pickles and onions were tasty. Nice to try something different than your typical smash burger, but the lack of consistency really hurt this burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Christina Steele - Realtor
Bingsu was really good! 😊 Loved the vibe in here and your staff is so friendly. Thank you for a great birthday for two of our friends. ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
tee
Stopped by 45 mins after they opened on Saturday and the place was packed. The lighting and the music set a very lovely and intimate mood. Where the vibe change was the service. My party of 4 came in and noticed there wasn’t a host. A few moments after standing around, a waiter approached us and told us in an aggravated tone that it’d be 20 mins for a party of 4. We said okay great! Stepped outside because the restaurant is really small. We knew coming in that they didn’t accept reservations, what we couldn’t comprehend was not taking a name or number. We found out afterwards, you are expected to stand in this small restaurant and line up to wait and be seated. We didn’t know and stepped out as the space is the size of a living room, and realized that was a mistake. The line quickly backed up near the bar and into vestibule. The line was backing up so much patrons could hardly walk into the restaurant. After noticing the line backing up, we quickly checked back in and we’re told we needed to wait inside and would need to get back in line to be served. We decided to leave after that. I am okay waiting, but to be expected to line up in a vestibule for a chance to be served is unacceptable honestly. The line backed up enough to make ingress and egress difficult. Server had a bad attitude the moment we entered. Overall the place is trendy and appears to check the box for a neighborhood gem, but after this experience I don’t think we will be back. I think suggestions I’d make would be to simply get a host. Nothing about the vibe or reservation process would have to change, but it would ensure the safety and comfort of all patrons.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Katherine Mettam
I never had the pleasure of seeing this chef duo at the original parachute, but I came running the first few weeks they opened Parachute HiFi. The burger is as good as you can imagine, the melted fondue sauce on the plate is an amazing complement to the burger without making it “heavy”. The pad Thai was probably the best I’ve ever had, not traditional but oh my goodness, I am still dreaming about those noodles. Small space, get there early if you don’t want to wait a long time. We were sat at the bar and the staff were great, attentive and friendly without being invasive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Parachute Burger
Mare Ly
Get the Parachute burger!!! It is drenched in delicious and flavorful sauce. Everything from the bread to everything in between was a dream. I will be dreaming about this burger for a while! We also tried their fries with banana ketchup and that was a fun-interesting taste. Will come back when I’m in town again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy T.
It’s hard to live up to how much love the original Parachute had in the Chicago food scene, so it was smart for the new Hi Fi concept to pivot toward a more casual vibe and reduce direct comparison to its predecessor
Unfortunately however, the one point of direct comparison that remains is the area of greatest disappointment - the triumphant return of the much acclaimed bing bread is underwhelming, delivering little flavor and an overly stodgy texture. Not worth coming on a Wed just to catch this weekly special
The tteokbokki pad thai feels like a bit of a misnomer, but a tasty one. The sweet, sour, nutty flavor profile has some of the same notes (and garnish) as a traditional pad thai without even if it doesn’t hit it dead-on, and the tteok’s texture is perfect - crisp exterior with a beautiful chew. Don’t get the shrimp add-on, as $8 for 4 overcooked shrimp dampens the overall joy of the dish
It’s a bit expensive for the portion size and level of execution, but the service, vibes, and music selection are immaculate. Don’t be daunted by the lack of reservations either, especially if you’re coming on a weekday evening
Vegetarian options: a small overall menu inevitably means an even scarcer vegetarian selection, but the ones available aren’t an after thought
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joseph Murray
Great food, atmosphere, and music. You will definitely want to become a regular here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gina Kelling
This is what can only be described as dopamine eating. Every bite was incredible, the service was lovely and kind, the DJ and vibes were amazing. We cried when dinner was over because it was such a treat!!
This place has a great vibe and the food is fantastic! I had the burger and bing bread! Order the bing bread if you are there on a Wed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Han Lee
The burger is ridiculously good. By far the best burger I've had in years. Next time, I'll have to try it with bacon. All the dishes I had were packed with flavor. I tried the burger, the lettuce salad, the pad thai, and the yuzu italian ice. Service was great. Can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yuzu Italian Ice, Parachute Burger
Jeanie Wallenstein
This place is a new gem in the city! Zac is a delight but the food speaks volumes… and the food is practically poetry. Korean in premise, World Chicago in fact. The banana ketchup is amazing and new!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenny Kelly
Swanky new bar with retro vibes and a DJ. So happy to have it in the neighborhood! It is definitely a cool scene for a night out .Will be back to try the food. Liked the milky punch cocktail.(Coconut milk).
The burger is one of the best in the city! We ate at the bar, which is definitely the move unless you intend to spend a lot of time at the restaurant.
Bar staff was great service.
The rest of the wait staff appeared either over leveraged or lacking urgency.
Since there are no reservations, nor a ticketing or name entry system, if you show up and there are no tables, you have to wait (awkwardly) in the small standing area. And, hope the service team remembered which spot in line you are in.
Food and drink are 5/5. The nigiri has a cream cheese punch, which we loved. The pockets are also worth ordering. They’re sweet a with a satisfying chewiness. The cocktails have a savoriness that makes them easy to drink, alone.
Worth coming back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salmon Nigiri, Parachute Burger, Tofu Pockets, Cheeseburger with Bacon
Great dinner & incredibly sweet & charming server. Loved the vibes-solid playlist. Favs from the menu included the milk punch cocktail, pad Thai, cheeseburger & karaage. We had an awesome time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mandarin Orange Salad, Chicken Karaage, Cheeseburger with Bacon, Pad Thai
Cool techno vibe here. After waiting 20ish mins, I was seated at the bar. Placed my order and the food came shortly after. I was pretty exited to try this burger due to the uniqueness. Unfortunately the taste didn’t match the look. The meat wasn’t very flavorful and was inconsistent as some parts were pink and others were burnt. The bun was also inconsistent as the center top bun felt stale compared to the soft exterior. And to no surprise the bottom bun became soggy quickly after hitting the plate. Neither the bordelaise or cheddar fondue had a strong flavor, but the pickles and onions were tasty. Nice to try something different than your typical smash burger, but the lack of consistency really hurt this burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Bingsu was really good! 😊 Loved the vibe in here and your staff is so friendly. Thank you for a great birthday for two of our friends. ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by 45 mins after they opened on Saturday and the place was packed. The lighting and the music set a very lovely and intimate mood. Where the vibe change was the service. My party of 4 came in and noticed there wasn’t a host. A few moments after standing around, a waiter approached us and told us in an aggravated tone that it’d be 20 mins for a party of 4. We said okay great! Stepped outside because the restaurant is really small. We knew coming in that they didn’t accept reservations, what we couldn’t comprehend was not taking a name or number. We found out afterwards, you are expected to stand in this small restaurant and line up to wait and be seated. We didn’t know and stepped out as the space is the size of a living room, and realized that was a mistake. The line quickly backed up near the bar and into vestibule. The line was backing up so much patrons could hardly walk into the restaurant. After noticing the line backing up, we quickly checked back in and we’re told we needed to wait inside and would need to get back in line to be served. We decided to leave after that. I am okay waiting, but to be expected to line up in a vestibule for a chance to be served is unacceptable honestly. The line backed up enough to make ingress and egress difficult. Server had a bad attitude the moment we entered. Overall the place is trendy and appears to check the box for a neighborhood gem, but after this experience I don’t think we will be back. I think suggestions I’d make would be to simply get a host. Nothing about the vibe or reservation process would have to change, but it would ensure the safety and comfort of all patrons.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
I never had the pleasure of seeing this chef duo at the original parachute, but I came running the first few weeks they opened Parachute HiFi. The burger is as good as you can imagine, the melted fondue sauce on the plate is an amazing complement to the burger without making it “heavy”. The pad Thai was probably the best I’ve ever had, not traditional but oh my goodness, I am still dreaming about those noodles. Small space, get there early if you don’t want to wait a long time. We were sat at the bar and the staff were great, attentive and friendly without being invasive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Parachute Burger
Get the Parachute burger!!! It is drenched in delicious and flavorful sauce. Everything from the bread to everything in between was a dream. I will be dreaming about this burger for a while! We also tried their fries with banana ketchup and that was a fun-interesting taste. Will come back when I’m in town again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s hard to live up to how much love the original Parachute had in the Chicago food scene, so it was smart for the new Hi Fi concept to pivot toward a more casual vibe and reduce direct comparison to its predecessor
Unfortunately however, the one point of direct comparison that remains is the area of greatest disappointment - the triumphant return of the much acclaimed bing bread is underwhelming, delivering little flavor and an overly stodgy texture. Not worth coming on a Wed just to catch this weekly special
The tteokbokki pad thai feels like a bit of a misnomer, but a tasty one. The sweet, sour, nutty flavor profile has some of the same notes (and garnish) as a traditional pad thai without even if it doesn’t hit it dead-on, and the tteok’s texture is perfect - crisp exterior with a beautiful chew. Don’t get the shrimp add-on, as $8 for 4 overcooked shrimp dampens the overall joy of the dish
It’s a bit expensive for the portion size and level of execution, but the service, vibes, and music selection are immaculate. Don’t be daunted by the lack of reservations either, especially if you’re coming on a weekday evening
Vegetarian options: a small overall menu inevitably means an even scarcer vegetarian selection, but the ones available aren’t an after thought
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food, atmosphere, and music. You will definitely want to become a regular here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is what can only be described as dopamine eating. Every bite was incredible, the service was lovely and kind, the DJ and vibes were amazing. We cried when dinner was over because it was such a treat!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has a great vibe and the food is fantastic! I had the burger and bing bread! Order the bing bread if you are there on a Wed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The burger is ridiculously good. By far the best burger I've had in years. Next time, I'll have to try it with bacon.
All the dishes I had were packed with flavor. I tried the burger, the lettuce salad, the pad thai, and the yuzu italian ice.
Service was great.
Can't wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yuzu Italian Ice, Parachute Burger
This place is a new gem in the city! Zac is a delight but the food speaks volumes… and the food is practically poetry. Korean in premise, World Chicago in fact. The banana ketchup is amazing and new!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Swanky new bar with retro vibes and a DJ. So happy to have it in the neighborhood! It is definitely a cool scene for a night out .Will be back to try the food. Liked the milky punch cocktail.(Coconut milk).
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
It insists upon itself
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
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