TAK Korean Bistro & Karaoke
Lower Level, 1132 S Wabash Ave, Chicago
(312) 722-6632
Customers' Favorites
Shin Ramyun and Rice Ball
Fried Pork Belly
Korean Army Soup
Gopchang Jeongol
Seafood Pancake
Korean Pancakes
Grilled Octopus
Popcorn Chicken
Rose Tteokbokki
Sundae Bokkeum
Noodles
Makguksu 쟁반막국수
Indulge in our Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Spicy Sauce, featuring chilled buckwheat noodles mixed with a spicy, tangy sauce and fresh vegetables. This refreshing dish is perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
Jjampong Tang 짬뽕탕
Savor our Spicy Seafood Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish packed with fresh seafood, vegetables, and a spicy broth. This comforting soup is perfect for those who love bold and spicy flavors.
Japchae 잡채
Experience our Japchae, a classic Korean dish of stir-fried glass noodles with an assortment of vegetables, all seasoned with a savory soy-based sauce. This dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Kimchi Udon 김치우동
Try our Kimchi Udon, a delightful fusion of thick udon noodles and spicy kimchi broth, topped with fresh vegetables and savory kimchi. This dish offers a comforting and flavorful experience.
Eomuk Udon 어묵우동
Delight in our Fish Cake Udon, featuring thick udon noodles in a savory broth with tender fish cakes and fresh vegetables. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for a comforting meal.
Sides & Extras
RICE
KIMCHI
PICKLED RADISH
PERILLA KIMCHI 양념깻잎
Discover the bold and aromatic flavors of our Perilla Kimchi, 양념깻잎, a beloved Korean side dish featuring fresh perilla leaves marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, and chili peppers. The seasoning enhances the natural earthiness of the leaves, creating a perfect balance of spice and umami. Seasoned Perilla Leaves are a versatile accompaniment to any meal, providing a unique and refreshing taste that pairs wonderfully with rice and other dishes. Ideal for adding a burst of flavor to your dining experience, this dish is a must-try for fans of authentic Korean cuisine.
Single Dinner
TTUK MANDUGUK 떡만두국
Experience our Rice Cake and Dumpling Soup, a hearty and warming dish featuring soft rice cakes and savory dumplings in a rich, flavorful broth. This comforting soup is perfect for any occasion.
Kimchi Jjigae Stew
Try our Kimchi Stew, a spicy and flavorful dish made with well-fermented kimchi, pork, tofu, and vegetables simmered in a rich broth. This classic Korean stew offers a satisfying and bold taste. Steamed rice is not included in this dish, please order separately.
Doenjang Jjigae
Delight in our Soybean Paste Stew, a robust and savory stew made with soybean paste, tofu, vegetables, and a hint of spice. This traditional Korean stew is perfect for a comforting and hearty meal. Steamed rice is not included in this dish, please order separately.
Mushroom Perilla Soup
Savor our Mushroom Perilla Soup, a rich and earthy soup made with a variety of mushrooms and seasoned with perilla seed powder. This hearty and aromatic dish is perfect for a warming and satisfying meal. Steamed rice is not included in this dish, please order separately.
Vegi Tofu Dolsot Bibimbab
Enjoy our Vegetable Stone Pot Bibimbap, a healthy and flavorful dish served in a hot stone bowl (not included in delivery) with steamed rice, a variety of seasoned vegetables, and fried tofu. Accompanied by spicy gochujang sauce, this dish provides a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Beef Meeyuk Guk 소고기 미역국
Delve into a classic Korean favorite with our, Beef Meeyuk Guk, 소고기 미역국, a nourishing and flavorful seaweed soup. This traditional dish features tender slices of beef and nutrient-rich seaweed, simmered to perfection in a savory broth. It's a wholesome and satisfying meal that not only delights the palate but also provides a comforting and healthful experience.
Popularly enjoyed during birthdays and after giving birth, Beef Seaweed Soup is cherished for its rich taste and cultural significance. Ideal for any time of the day, our Beef Seaweed Soup is a must-try for those seeking a taste of authentic Korean cuisine.
Steamed rice is not included in this dish, please order separately.
Jeonju KongNamul Guk 전주콩나물국밥
Experience the authentic flavors of Jeonju, South Korea, with our Jeonju KongNamul Guk, 전주콩나물국밥, a comforting and nutritious bean sprout soup. This traditional Korean dish features fresh soy bean sprouts, tender squid, and a perfectly poached egg, all simmered in a savory broth. It's a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will warm your soul. Perfect for any meal, enjoy a taste of Korea's culinary heritage with every spoonful. This dish pairs amazingly with the perilla leaf kimchi! Steamed rice is not included in this dish, please order separately.
Beef Dolsot Bibimbab
Indulge in our Beef Stone Pot Bibimbap, featuring a sizzling hot stone bowl (not included in delivery) filled with steamed rice, marinated beef, and a variety of fresh vegetables. Topped with an egg yolk and served with spicy gochujang sauce, this dish offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
Anju Plates
Garlic Gizzard 마늘닭똥집
Savor our Stir-fried Garlic Chicken Gizzards, featuring tender chicken gizzards stir-fried with garlic for a bold and aromatic flavor. This dish is a delightful combination of chewy texture and savory taste.
FRIED GIZZARD 닭똥집-튀김
Enjoy our Fried Chicken Gizzards, crispy and flavorful chicken gizzards fried to perfection. This dish offers a unique and satisfying crunch, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
GOLBAENGI 골뱅이소면
Indulge in our Spicy Whelk with Noodles, a delicious combination of chewy whelk and thin wheat noodles tossed in a spicy and tangy sauce. This dish is perfect for those who love bold and vibrant flavors.
PORK TOFU KIMCHI 제육 두부 김치
Experience our Stir-Fried Pork with Tofu and Kimchi, a hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender pork stir-fried with spicy kimchi and served with soft tofu. This combination offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. (Contains fish sauce)
KIMCHI BOKKEUMBAP 김치볶음밥
Try our Kimchi Fried Rice, a delicious and comforting dish made with stir-fried rice, spicy kimchi, pork, and a mix of vegetables. Topped with a fried egg and cheese, this dish offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
DONKASS 돈까스
Enjoy our Pork Cutlet, a crispy and golden-fried breaded pork cutlet served with a savory sauce. This dish is a classic favorite, offering a satisfying crunch and juicy interior. Steamed rice is not included in this dish, please order separately.
Jeyook Bokkeum 제육볶음
Delight in our Spicy Stir-Fried Pork, featuring thin slices of pork marinated in a spicy and savory sauce, stir-fried with vegetables. This dish is perfect for those who love a bit of heat with their meal. Steamed rice is not included in this dish, please order separately.
PyongYang Sooyuk 평양냉수육
Savor our North Korean style Pyongyang Cold Boiled Pork, featuring tender slices of boiled pork served chilled. This dish is accompanied by a variety of fresh vegetables and dipping sauces, offering a refreshing and flavorful experience.
K Street Food
SCHOOL TTUKBOKKI 학교앞 떡볶이
Enjoy our Street-Style Tteokbokki, featuring chewy rice cakes and fish cakes cooked in a spicy and savory gochujang sauce. This classic Korean street food dish is bursting with bold flavors and offers a delightful, comforting taste. Add the classic glass noodle dumplings, boiled eggs, and gimmaree to the side!
ROSE TTUKBOKKI 로제떡볶이
Indulge in our Rose Tteokbokki with rice cakes, fish cakes, bacon and sausage, a rich and creamy twist on the traditional tteokbokki. This dish combines chewy rice cakes, bacon, and sausage in a creamy rose sauce, topped with melted mozzarella for an extra layer of deliciousness.
Soup & Stews
GAMJA PORK BONE STEW 감자탕
Savor our Pork Bone Soup, a comforting and robust dish made with tender pork bones, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in a spicy and savory broth. This traditional Korean soup is perfect for a hearty meal.
KOREAN ARMY SOUP 부대전골
Delight in our Army Stew, a hearty and spicy hot pot filled with an assortment of ingredients such as sausage, ham, tofu, and vegetables, simmered in a rich and flavorful broth. This comforting dish is perfect for sharing with friends.
SEAFOOD RICE STEW 삼선 누룽지탕
Enjoy our Seafood Crispy Scorched Rice Soup, where a medley of fresh seafood is served in a savory broth with crispy rice. This dish provides a satisfying blend of textures and flavors, perfect for seafood lovers.
Fishcake/Crab Soup 꽃게 어묵탕
Savor our Spicy Crab Fish Cake Soup, a flavorful dish featuring tender fish cakes and fresh blue crabs simmered in a spicy broth with vegetables. This soup is both hearty and warming, ideal for a satisfying meal.
MUSSEL SOUP 홍합탕
Indulge in our Mussel Soup, featuring fresh mussels cooked in a light and savory broth with garlic and green onions. This dish offers a clean and briny flavor, perfect for seafood enthusiasts.
CLAM SOUP 백합조개탕
Experience our Clam Soup, a delightful dish made with tender clams simmered in a clear and flavorful broth with a hint of garlic and green onions. This light and refreshing soup is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
HANGOVER SOUP 술국
Enjoy our Hangover Soup, a rich and savory dish made with Korean blood sausage, pork, and vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. This traditional soup is perfect for those seeking a comforting and hearty meal.
KKOTGE TANG 꽃게매운탕
Indulge in our Spicy Crab Soup, featuring fresh blue crabs cooked in a spicy and flavorful broth with an assortment of vegetables. This dish offers a delightful combination of heat and rich seafood flavors.
GOPCHANG Jeongol 곱창전골
Experience our Gopchang Hot Pot, a rich and hearty dish featuring tender beef intestines simmered with a variety of vegetables in a savory and spicy broth. This flavorful hot pot is perfect for sharing and warming up on a chilly day.
Dduk Bulgogi 뚝불고기
Entrees
BOSSAM 보쌈
Savor our Bossam, featuring tender slices of steamed pork belly served with fresh vegetables, kimchi, and a variety of dipping sauces. This traditional Korean dish offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
JJU-SAM 쭈삼
Experience our Spicy Grilled Baby Octopus and Pork Belly, a bold and flavorful combination of tender baby octopus and juicy pork belly, grilled and coated in a spicy sauce. This dish offers a delightful mix of textures and heat.
GALBI 갈비찜
Enjoy our Braised Short Ribs, where tender beef short ribs are slow-cooked in a savory and sweet soy-based sauce. This dish is rich in flavor and melts in your mouth, perfect for a comforting meal.
Smoked Duck 훈제오리
Enjoy our Smoked Duck with Spicy Chive Salad, where tender slices of smoked duck are paired with a refreshing and spicy chive salad. This dish combines smoky, savory flavors with a crisp, tangy bite for a delightful dining experience.
NAKJI BOKKEUM 낙지볶음
Indulge in our Stir-Fried Octopus, where tender pieces of octopus are stir-fried with vegetables in a spicy sauce. This dish is full of bold flavors and perfect for seafood lovers seeking a kick of heat.
Sundae Bokkeum 순대볶음
Delight in our Stir-Fried Blood Sausage, featuring savory Korean blood sausage stir-fried with a mix of vegetables and spicy seasonings. This hearty and flavorful dish is a classic favorite.
BRAISED TENDON 쫀득수육찜
Indulge in our Braised Tendon, featuring chewy beef tendon braised to perfection served in a broth with tofu and vegetables. This rich and flavorful dish is complemented by a savory soy mustard sauce, creating a truly satisfying meal.
FRIED PORK BELLY 통삼겹 튀김
Enjoy our Crispy Pork Belly, featuring thick slices of pork belly fried to a perfect golden crisp. This dish offers a satisfying crunch with juicy, flavorful meat, making it an irresistible treat.
Gopdori Tang 곱도리탕
Try our Spicy Chicken Stew with Beef Tripe, a hearty and spicy stew filled with tender chicken and chewy beef tripe. This dish is packed with bold flavors and warming spices, ideal for those who love a bit of heat.
Berkshire Jokbal 흑돼지족발
Savor our Black Pork Jokbal, featuring tender, braised black pork hock seasoned with a rich blend of spices. This dish is served with fresh vegetables and dipping sauces, offering a perfect balance of savory flavors and succulent textures.
K Fried Chicken
Crispy Fried Wings
Savor our delicious Korean-style fried chicken wings, seasoned and fried to a crispy perfection. These wings are juicy on the inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside, making them an irresistible snack or appetizer for any occasion.
POPCORN CHICKEN 순살치킨
Enjoy our bite-sized boneless chicken, perfectly fried to a golden crisp and topped with thinly sliced onions and drizzled with a creamy Snow Onion sauce, this dish offers a delightful combination of crunch and rich, savory flavor.
SecomDalcom Chicken
Experience our Secom Dalcom Chicken, which means Sweet and Sour, featuring crispy fried chicken pieces drizzled with a tangy and sweet sauce, topped with pepper, garlic, and scallion. Each bite offers a delightful blend of flavors, making it a refreshing and delicious choice for any meal.
Yang-Nyeom Wings
Indulge in our Yangnyeom chicken wings, coated in a sweet and tangy Korean sauce. These wings are perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Soy Garlic Wings
Treat yourself to our Soy Garlic chicken wings, glazed with a savory and slightly sweet soy garlic sauce. These wings are fried to crispy perfection and bursting with flavor, making them a perfect blend of savory and satisfying.
Chili Garlic Wings
Experience the bold flavors of our spicy Chili Garlic chicken wings, coated in a fiery garlic sauce with a kick of chili and garlic. These wings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, offering the perfect balance of heat and flavor.
Beverage
Sprite
Diet Coke
McCol 맥콜
Chilsung Cider 칠성사이다
SPELLEGRINO 탄산수
Coke
Hovenia Tea 헛개차
Cheon-yeon Cider 천연사이다
Milkis Peach 밀키스 복숭아
VOSS 생수
808 Dawn
SACSAC GRAPE 쌕쌕
SACSAC ORANCE 쌕쌕
K Pancakes
SEAFOOD PANCAKE 해물파전
Enjoy our Seafood Scallion Pancake, a savory Korean pancake packed with fresh seafood and scallions. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this dish is perfect for seafood lovers seeking a flavorful treat.
KIMCHI PANCAKE 김치전
Experience our Kimchi Pancake, a savory delight made with spicy kimchi in a light, crispy batter. Each bite bursts with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch, making it a favorite for kimchi lovers. (Note: Contains fish sauce)
CHIVE PANCAKE 부추전
Savor our Chive Pancake, made with thinly sliced julienned chives and a light batter. This crispy and aromatic pancake offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
SQUASH PANCAKE 호박전
Indulge in our Squash Pancake, featuring thinly sliced julienned zucchini in a crispy batter. This light and flavorful pancake is a delicious way to enjoy fresh zucchini, making it a great choice for any meal.
POTATO PANCAKE 감자전
Try our Potato Pancake, made with thinly sliced julienned potatoes fried to a golden crisp. This simple yet satisfying dish offers a perfect balance of crispy and tender textures, ideal as a snack or side dish.
Appetizers
Ttuk Kochi 떡꼬치
Savor our Tteokkochi, skewered rice cakes grilled to perfection and glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce. These chewy, flavorful bites offer a delightful combination of textures and tastes, making them a popular street food favorite.
Ttuk Galbi Meatball 떡갈비 미트볼
Savor our Tteok Galbi Meatballs, featuring tender and juicy Korean-style beef meatballs glazed with a savory and slightly sweet sauce. These flavorful meatballs are perfect as an appetizer or a satisfying snack.
Fried Tofu Block
Enjoy our Fried Tofu Block with Sweet and Sour Sauce, featuring crispy tofu pieces served with a tangy and sweet sauce. This dish offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making it a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Snow Egg Roll 눈꽃계란말이
Savor our Snow Flower Egg Roll, a fluffy and flavorful rolled omelette filled with melted mozzarella cheese. Topped with a generous sprinkling of Grana Padano cheese, this dish offers a delightful combination of creamy and savory flavors.
Grilled Corn Cheese 콘치즈
Delight in our Grilled Corn Cheese, a savory and sweet dish featuring tender corn kernels baked with creamy melted cheese. This comforting and gooey treat is perfect for sharing and will leave you wanting more.
Edamame
Indulge in our Edamame, lightly salted and steamed to perfection. These tender young soybeans are a healthy and delicious snack, perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.
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Recent Reviews
Came in for late night drinks after seeing it pop up on the map a few times and being curious. We had the Tak mule and Pink Cloud which were both great! The pink cloud comes with rose petals and looks (and smells!) so nice. Didn’t try the food this time but plan to come back to do so sometime!
Dietary restrictions: We don’t have any but the server did check in about allergies while taking our order just in case
Dietary restrictions: We don’t have any but the server did check in about allergies while taking our order just in case
April 2025
Absolutely loved our experience at Tak Korean Bistro! The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was really nice. It’s also great that they have karaoke. Highly recommend!
March 2025
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The vibe was fun and cozy with cool lighting, perfect for hanging out with friends. Drinks were great too, and the staff was friendly. Definitely want to come back, maybe try karaoke next time!