50 Best Korean Restaurants near Lincolnwood

“I ordered a party’s worth of food from them and it was absolutely delicious. Came fresh and hot and everybody at my party was super happy with the food! The garlic soy chicken was the favorite ! Will be ordering from them again for my next party. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good meal to impress your friends.“

“Amazing, a perfect evening.“

“amazing food and great tea! I will definitely be back“

“Had plant- based and beef sausage corn dogs. Excellent. Really tasty. Highly recommend.“

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

“I really love this place in chicago downtown.
The food is sooo delicious and the atmosphere is fancy. When I bring the friends who lives in another state, I absolutely bring the place.
I recommend to you guys. Especially korean style chickens are soo delicious.“

“Amazing place. Pricey but the quality and taste are equal to none – no other Korean BBQ place in the area can compete on those fronts, and I've been to multiple. The servers are always really attentive and nice too, I just really enjoy the place as a whole.“

“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.“

“If you're looking for a fun place to let loose, Green Light is the place to go! They have private karaoke rooms, so you don't have to feel self conscious while belting out your favorite boy band's top hits! Woody is a very welcoming bartender and has some fun secret drinks you'll have to be sure to ask about! Highly recommend this Northside gem.“

“We were so impressed with this place! We were craving Korean food and felt so glad to have stumbled upon this authentic restaurant in Niles/Morton Grove.

Everything looked so good on the menu that we ended up over ordering with 4 dishes for 3 people: Jokbal (boiled pig trotters), Seafood Pajeon, Gopchang Jeongul (beef intestine spicy stew) and fried chicken wings. The platters looked just like the menu pictures, and everything was so flavorful and tasted so authentic as if it was a home cooked meal. We definitely could've just ordered the pajeon and jokbal and we would have been stuffed.

Jokball was tender and fresh, nicely thin slices. The seafood pancake by itself was great, crispy on the edges with the right amount of mixed seafood (not just batter). Gopchang jeongul was the highlight to the meal - savory and not overbearing spicy. Fried chicken wings were pretty good, too. This was an amazing, cozy meal.

On top of the great meal, the hostess/owner was so accommodating and kind! She gave food explanations and checked in on us often to ensure we had everything. I cannot wait to come back to try other dishes!

Parking: Mall parking“

“Kim’s is an AMAZING family-owned Korean restaurant! The food is authentic, full of flavor, and good size portions for leftovers tomorrow :) The entire staff was super kind and friendly and made sure our dishes were perfect.

Highly recommend the veggie dumplings, spicy crunchy Cali roll, and the kimchi tofu stew.

Will definitely be making Kim’s a Lakeview staple!“

“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!“

“Growing up in the area, I noticed a new Korean restaurant opened and been wanting to try for a while! My best friend and I dined in for dinner. We ordered the 2 different options of boneless chicken (soy garlic and original flavor) and bulgogi kimchi fried rice, and they all were flavorful! We were given complimentary pickled radish! The food came out quickly, and the staff were super friendly and kind! I really like the idea of the self service stations so you are able to get what you need without waiting on the staff to get you utensils and etc so your food comes out faster and as soon as it's made! The restaurant is super clean and quite cozy!“

“Love the vibes and food! Come here with your friends!!“

“I stopped by for lunch and had a great experience! If you're a fan of Korean fried chicken, this is the place to be. The menu offers a wide variety of options, including wings, tenders, sandwiches, K-tacos, and rice bowls, all with an array of delicious sauces. They also offer a lunch special, which includes wings or tenders, fries, and a sweet pancake. I went with the wing special, topped with creamy onion sauce, and it was fantastic. Both the service and food were excellent, and I’ll definitely be returning next time I’m in the area for lunch.“

“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!“

“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.“

“We were looking for a place to eat before we started our long drive home, and immediately wanted to try this as soon as we saw it!

It's a little overwhelming, all of the different options, but oh so worth it!

We got the Potato Kong Dog, the Sweet Potato Kong Dog, the Milky Kong Dog, the Original Kong Dog (OGs are always a must) and the Churro Kong Dog, with fries and three different kinds of their lemonade, and oh my goodness it was all so good! We wish we had one of these places in South Bend, Indiana! We would come here all the time if we lived closer.“

“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.“

“These days, the economy is tough, so everyone is afraid to go to restaurants, eat together in small gatherings, and have a drink with each other. This is the reality.
But at Romantic Pocha, there is no need to worry or worry about this.
Very, very generous. This is a place where the food, the owner's warm sincerity and kindness, and really reasonable prices take away all the burden. I really want to recommend Romantic Pocha to everyone.“

“We ate here yesterday and loved it. We were staying at The Godfrey hotel, and Seoul Taco is about a 5-minute walk. I had the Taco Trio (bulgogi steak, chicken, and spicy pork); they were delicious (note: the spicy pork isn't really that spicy so if you're worried, just get it--so good). My boyfriend had the Gogi Bowl with chicken, and he loved it. Staff was pleasant, and service was great.“

“Went in with my family and tried Korean food for the first time and didn’t know what to order. It didn’t matter, the food was too good and our server was very hospitable. Left him a good tip and it’s well deserved! Definitely would recommend 😁“

“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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I’ve been coming to this mall since 1999 and it’s changed .. but today I finally gave this place a try and let me tell you! The service was amazing, the lady explained and recommended options. I got the combo with beef and spicy chicken. Came with white rice and a side salad. Let me tell you I am shocked how good this was! The beef was flavorful and tasty and the spicy chicken was cooked to perfection. The sauce was phenomenal ! I will definitely be coming back!! I’m so happy I found a new spot with delicious food!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Wonderful food & service! Highly recommend!“

“Best bbq ever! My friends and I got the gold set. The food was delicious and full of flavor. Service was top quality! They took care of us, checked up on us and was super welcoming. I will definitely be returning to eat here again when I visit!“

“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.“

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

“This restaurant has the best rose tteokbokki I've ever had! The bulgogi and ramen are also delicious! The staff is very patient and will guide you through your menu selections. If you don't like your food too spicy, they will also adjust it to your liking. Very cute spot. Wonderful for date night.“

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

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

“I had the bibimbap with beef and beef bulgogi. Both were delicious. I also think that the miso soup was a great addition too. However, my bibimbap came with ground beef. I personally prefer the longer pieces of beef with that sort of dish. I also wish that they had more of a dessert menu. They only had ice cream available today. I think having Korean sweet treats would be a great addition to the menu. The flavor was great, and the food came out fast. I had great service. Will definitely be coming back ☺️“

“Our go to restaurant.. the. best kimchi ever 😊“

“amazing food and great service“

“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.“

“My daughter and I love Korean food so we stopped to check this place out for lunch today. She ordered the red hot wings and I ordered the Mep tenders (sweet and spicy with a Mayo glaze), and we share the bulgogi fried rice. Everything was fantastic! Our server was very kind and attentive. We give this visit 10 out of 10. We will definitely be back again.“

“We live across the street and have dined in about once a month for 13 years. This is a literal mom and pop spot that has 3-4 people working tops at any time. The “waiter” is the husband owner and his wife owner does the cooking. He gets a bit overwhelmed at times, but is super generous. His wife is so nice and they both love babies/kids. Our children are 9 and 10 now, but when they were young they would carry them around the restaurant. They still give them a special snack at the end of the meal. We love all the soups, japchae, and bibimbap (we’re pescatarians). The complimentary pancake is delicious as are all the side dishes. Side dishes are much better than when I get them at Joong Boo and that’s not meant to be a jab at Joong Boo either. The prices are insanely cheap. This is home cooking by real people.“

“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!!“

“Excelente servicio y atención muy rápida.“

“I don't usually leave reviews, but I was SO impressed with K-Kitchen. I had some time to kill before my train so I picked up some veggie fried rice with fried chicken. It took a while for them to make it, but it was so, so good--and it was fresh and hot!

Absolutely recommend, but factor in the time it'll take to make your food. It'll be worth it, but it's not something you grab 5 minutes before you get on the train or bus.“

“The food there is absolutely amazing, and the owner and the staff are very friendly. The owner is very sweet and greets and tends to the food himself. I have not once had a negative time, and I go there super regularly. He also volunteers a lot, which shows that this is a community-based restaurant, and I love that. Fantastic food and even better people with big hearts serving you. I recommend their jjambbong, and their happy hours are lit! Reasonable prices a great time.

Wheelchair accessibility: My mother is disabled but she loves how the place is super wheelchair accessible!“

“Hands down the best gopchang (beef intestines) and daechang (large intestines) you’ll ever have! The yukhwe (Korean beef tartare) is also phenomenal—super fresh and flavorful. Make sure to save room for the fried rice at the end; it’s an absolute must!

But honestly, what sets Hwangsoh Grill apart is the banchan (side dishes). The spread is incredible—kimchi, white kimchi, potatoes, pasta salad, and a variety of other delicious Korean dishes. They’re all made with such care and really elevate the whole experience.

The staff here, especially the friendly ladies, make you feel so welcome. The atmosphere is perfect for group outings, especially if you’re in the mood for some soju and a lively drinking scene. Even though we live in Chicago, we find ourselves coming back to Hwangsoh Grill again and again. It’s just that good!“

“Small, smoky, and unique little space. Fast paced service. Don’t expect any frills or personal relationships with the servers they’re here to provide you with food as fast as they possible can. Had a meal in 45 minutes and it was absolutely delicious.“

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

“Good Buffalo chicken strips and onion rings!“