50 Best Korean Restaurants near Evanston

“Papa Bop offers warm, prompt service, and their food is delicious and cooked to perfection. The seafood ramen is now one of my favorite ramen dishes ever!“

“it’s good! This is one of my favorite places to go in Evanston, not just because of the food but the staff and place itself. The interior is traditional dark wood timber and brick walls, and is quite airy and bright. I love me a booth. It gets big cute points for being freaking…cute. The service is friendly and patient, the food is limited but what they do serve is …cute and delicious. The Dolsot BBB is wonderfully crispy and fresh, a wonderful light lunch, no weigh down, heavy drowsiness, the hotdog stew is spicy and surprising filling. Everything is in modest portions and thereby justify the affordability. Royal milk tea cools it all off! Go.“

“Got the green onion chicken tenders. They were delicious. Also got the smashed pear drink. It was also great“

“Chicken was on point! Had the Chili buffalo chicken sandwich and Nashville hot wings. Definitely recommend“

“This is one of my favorite places for a quick and heartwarming meal in downtown Evanston. They can get busy with orders, so please be patient, I can promise it's worth the wait.

My favorite items from their menu are seafood pancakes, bulgogi, and beef short rib soup. These are my go to, but I will occasionally have the beef bibimbap, which is excellent.

The owner is very nice, always talks to us, and occasionally treats us to extras, which we appreciate.

We hope they continue to prosper!“

“Had an amazing time at green light! Even with a fully booked schedule, the staff worked hard to fit us into a private room between reservations, and they couldn’t have been nicer about it. They even gave us free drinks! The owner came out to chat with us, and he was a really great guy. Fantastic service—can’t wait to come back!“

“Friendly atmosphere, good fast service and good food too.“

“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.“

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

“food: got bibimbap, the hot bowl one was good with the crispy rice, menu doesn’t contain some of the more unique Korean dishes unfortunately, also not a lot of side dishes come out

Service: staff was very nice, seems like a good place to get takeout

Ambiance: not super busy“

“The best bar in all of Chicago, Suburbs
Shell, seasoned shell, tteokbokki, buldak
There is nothing that is not delicious. A place where my 10 years of memories live on.

Parking: You have to park on the street across the street.“

“the services was so good, we arrived on Saturday around 4:30-5 and easily got a table for 3. The server was so kind and helpful with the menu. We tried the bibimbap, the fried chicken with the sweet sauce, and the kim-ra appetizer! It was all so delicious and we loved it so much!“

“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.“

“Kim’s home cooking is low key the best Korean restaurant in Chicago! The side dishes are all fresh! I will say the spicy vegetable pork dish was as good as it was in Korea! And the spicy chicken wings are amazing here! If you get a chance check Kim’s home cooking out! You will not be disappointed! On a side note there is free parking so it makes it even better!“

“If you’re checking the reviews to see which spot is best to eat at I recommend you give this place a shot.

I’ve tried almost every spot outside of the chicken spot in the front and I have to say that what a dumpling is by far my favorite. Reminds me of my grandmas and mother’s food. Homemade dumplings and the broth tasted great. It’s a complete different texture compared to the frozen ones.

The Noona that worked there was great as well and I observed that all the customers that ordered from there were satisfied as well. When you see empty plates and bowls you know that’s a good sign.

Support this business! :) I got the traditional one. No 7 I believe.“

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

“Wonderful food & service! Highly recommend!“

“This is my first time at this restaurant, and I was told it's good. So far, the Chicken Tender Lunch Special I ordered is great.“

“This is me and my partner's favorite Korean Fried Chicken spot. We've once ordered from here 6 times in a span of two months. The original soy garlic chicken is my favorite, but the curry and snow onion are delicious as well. Sometimes, we order the cheese curds which is also super yummy. And I appreciate the free radish that the chicken comes with when we dine in.

This place is a staple for us and is miles better than Bonchon.“

“Save 3% by bringing cash.
This was that rare occasion where the food looked nicer than the picture on the menu.
I ordered beef bulgogi. It arrived on a sizzling plate, with a delicious cup of beef broth, and two vegetables. The dish was large and delicious. I had leftovers to take home.“

“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.“

“I tried it since it's near my job best decision ever. Started with their sweet and spicy chicken bowl, i was instantly impressed. I decided to basically try everything on their menu, and everything was good. Favs are sweet and spicy chicken, jeyuk spicy pork, and the soy vinegar chicken. They have variations that have a Sriracha sauce, but it's honestly not necessary. Everything is already packed full of flavor and pairs well with the white rice. If they had a bit more publicity, they would definitely get more customers.“

“So delicious! The service was absolutely stellar!

We had more fun with the service ladies than each other. So much laughter!

The food was amazing! We had a 4 person combo. Highly recommend. We will be back many many more times!! 💕“

“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!!“

“Was the best! Great staff; fast and friendly service. Food was amazing!“

“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.“

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

“amazing food and great service“

“As a regular at Halmae Bossam, I can confidently say it’s one of my favorite spots for authentic Korean cuisine. The bossam is outstanding, always tender and flavorful. We love the set menu options and individual dishes.

What keeps me coming back is not just the food, but also the simple and home-like atmosphere. The staff is friendly and attentive, making each visit special. The banchan is always a highlight, with a fantastic variety of flavors that complement the main dishes beautifully.

The portions are excellent, offering great value for the price. Halmae Bossam never disappoints. If you're looking for a taste of authentic Korean food, this place is definitely a must-visit!“

“Yeolmu Guksi is really delicious, pork cutlet, ugly tteokbokki (a lot of tempura), ramen, and gimbap are all delicious.Yeolmu Guksi/Kimchi noodles and pork cutlet are delicious. The best.You take pride in your radish kimchi, and you make all the side dishes yourself, so it's delicious❤️❤️“

“It is what it is. If you're in the mood for an amazing corndog/cheese stick then this place is for you. Tried a few things on the menu, all delicious.

Vegetarian options: Swap the meat for cheese and you're good

Wheelchair accessibility: No steps anywhere, it's all on ground floor.“

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

“My fav korean spot.
The owners are very sweet and friendly
Free pancake for party of 2 or more.
Love their yukgaejang and cold noodles
Reasonable price
Will hear korean music/entertainment in the background“

“Took my daughter's at a 7p on a Friday. Made reservation ahead of time. Small wait time. No problem. We sat, ordered, food came fast. The owners mother was there and cooked our entire meal for us. Being first time at korean bbq we didn't know much. Such a joy for her to show us how to eat with motions not an English speaker. Lovely experience. My new favorite place. Ordered Berkshire pork belly 10/10. Short rib9/10 bulgogi 10/10. Highly recommend“

“Had to wait 40 minutes to recieve my order for lunch, but the grilled salad was EXCELLENT. Wish the online ordering interface on the website could indicate if they were backlogged and it was going to be a bit. Customer experience not great on this one.“

“My family and I recently moved to a place near H-mart in Niles location.
As SGD Dubu (so gong dong) can be found in many different locations in IL as it is a franchise restaurant, but! this SGD Dubu place serves the most well prepared and very delicious SGD Dubu soup the way it should taste.

I highly recommend this place and we will definitely visit again!!

Thank you for the delicious food !!

Parking: This location has designated parking space ( shared with H- Mart - a Huge parking lot)“

“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!“

“This place is inside Hmart on the side by the checkout registers. The bacon cheese & egg toast was really good. It'd be easier to eat if the bacon was inside the sandwich instead of being right on top but not a big deal. They have corn dogs and tanghulu that alot of other people ordered but I didn't try those.“

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

“Great experience, very friendly environment.“

“Good Buffalo chicken strips and onion rings!“

“Unbelievably tasty! As a picky eater and someone who doesn’t clean chicken wings, I left nothing but bone! On top of that the service and packaging is beyond thoughtful :)“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at JeonJu restaurant and it was an outstanding experience! The highlight of my meal was the Goat Meat Soup, which was incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked. Providing excellent service throughout my visit. Additionally, the owner is incredibly humble and nice, making the overall atmosphere welcoming and pleasant. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“A no-frill & comforting mom-and-pop-style Korean restaurant that serves hearty Seolleongtang, perfect for a rainy or cold winter day. The broth is rich and soothing, and the kimchi and radish banchan complement the meal nicely. Note that this place is cash only, though there is an ATM inside the restaurant.“

“This is a Korean restaurant with a Korean atmosphere.
It was a little disappointing that alcohol was not sold separately, but the cold noodles were really delicious. It was made for two people, and although it was a lot for the price, it didn't seem to be that good because it had less fat. I had grilled meat and stir-fried rice and it was good, and even if it wasn't meat, I would like to come back to eat cold noodles again.“

“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!“

“The best coffee shop in Highland Park/Deerfield area! Best customer service and perfect atmosphere for work meeting, reading a book or grabbing coffee with a friend!“

“I really really enjoyed my bulgogi bibimbap I ordered here. It took a while because as others have pointed out, it's just one person working here -- Susie. She cooks the food, serves it, and handles the cash. She for sure has tons of experience cooking the food and you can taste it; it's just a really home-y atmosphere and meal. Will definitely be coming back and sharing this place with friends!“