50 Best Korean Restaurants near Oak Park

“Had a fantastic meal at Seoul Ave in Oak Park. We ordered the Beef Short Rib, Rose Tteokbokki, Cheese Donkatsu, and Kimchi Pancake, and every single dish was outstanding.

The Beef Short Rib was tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The Rose Tteokbokki had a rich, creamy sauce with just the right amount of spice. The Cheese Donkatsu was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and filled with plenty of melted cheese. The Kimchi Pancake was packed with flavor, crispy around the edges, and one of the best I’ve had.

Beyond the food, the service was warm, attentive, and welcoming throughout the entire meal. The restaurant delivers an authentic Korean dining experience with excellent quality and generous portions.

If you’re in Oak Park, this place is absolutely not to be missed. Highly recommended!“

“Amazing, a perfect evening.“

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

“Excellent restaurant all around - from the food, ambiance, service, and cocktails.

I came here for a birthday dinner and had an outstanding time. We loved the extensive cocktail menu, my favorite was the limited time yuzu one with soju.

We enjoyed the uni, korean fried chicken, and scallion pancakes a lot as appetizers the most.

Of them, the uni truly was special. The korean fried chicken was boneless, and while it was comfort food, it was nothing special. We liked the chive pancakes, they were fried well and had a good crunch, and easy for sharing.

Onto the mains, the galbi jim and the sweet and spicy tofu were super clear standouts among the rest. Highly recommend ordering those. We also really liked the fish and the chicken with cheese, in general the rest of these dishes are prepared pretty well, but not as memorable.

I had a little higher expectations for the yuzu tiramisu based on what everyone was mentioning, but it was still a delicious end to the meal. I’d come back here honestly just for the cocktails and ambiance, it was that good.“

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

“Lovely Korean karaoke pub with solid food, spacious rooms, and great service. The only downside was that the karaoke setup runs through YouTube instead of the classic karaoke systems with built-in music videos and. It still worked fine, but part of the nostalgic karaoke fun was missing a bit.“

“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.“

“Nice BBQ place for gathering. Yummy!“

“talk about delicious…

this place is up there with Cho Sun Ok, which i consider the best korean in the city.

lowkey, but dangerous. the fried chicken especially. Japchae has so much flavor, and the Galbi is TOP TIER. ate most of it before i took a picture haha.

putting this in my top korean recommendations in Chicago.“

“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.“

“Wonderful food & service! Highly recommend!“

“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 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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“This was honestly the best chicken feet I’ve had in Chicago! The flavor was so good that I know I’ll keep coming back just for the 숯불닭발 alone.

We also ordered the clam soup, and the spicy yet refreshing broth was absolutely amazing. If you add udon noodles to the soup, it takes it to another level! 👍👍

The owner was incredibly kind, and the service was fast and attentive throughout the whole meal. Every visit here has been a great experience. Highly recommend!🔥👍“

“As a Korean, this is my go-to Korean soup spot in the Chicago area. Cash only, no huge spread of side dishes but this place keeps it simple and lets its incredible kimchi and kkakdugi do the talking. If you want an authentic Korean dining experience, I highly recommend it.“

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

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

“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.“

“I really enjoyed both the Bulgogi Soy Pork and the Jeyuk Spicy Pork! The portions were generous, the prices were very reasonable, and the owner was incredibly friendly. What I loved the most was how quickly the food was prepared—I received my order in about five minutes. Even after bringing it home and eating it 30 minutes later, it was still warm and delicious. I truly appreciate the excellent quality at such an affordable price and would highly recommend it!“

“Kimchi Pop by Chef Son is an absolute culinary treasure that consistently serves up exceptionally authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented Korean cuisine. From the first bite, you can tell that the food is crafted with immense passion, high-quality ingredients, and a deep respect for traditional flavors—every dish is consistently delicious and deeply satisfying. I place an incredibly high premium on kitchen and dining room cleanliness, and I am consistently impressed by how immaculate, well-organized, and professionally maintained their space is; it is clear that they hold themselves to the highest standards of hygiene and order. The staff is warm, incredibly welcoming, and provides top-tier service that makes you feel like a valued guest from start to finish. If you are looking for a fantastic, reliable, and high-standard dining experience that truly prioritizes both flavor and professional cleanliness, I cannot recommend this spot highly enough!“

“Absolute 10/10 across the board. Sat at the bar with my wife, and Arturo was our waiter/bartender. He was fantastic and we pretty much let him decide the fate of the meal. We went with all his recs: Korean fried chicken, scallion pancake, and bulgogi bibimbap. Also the cocktails were amazing and we tried a new liquor weve never had, Korean rice beer, Makgeolli“

“I've been coming here for months, and I'm fully convinced that CM Chicken has some of the best fried chicken in the city, hands down. The place is always clean and the staff always treat me well. Give this place a try, you won't regret it.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“I finally tried CM after years of walking by it and it was fantastic. I walked in and ordered the Curry Chicken to go. Took about 10 minutes and I sat down at the bar for a beer while I waited. Service was great and will definitely be going back.“

“I decided to visit again since it’s under new management, and there has definitely been a huge improvement! The new owner was the one that attended us, she was so sweet and very welcoming! She offered us a sample of goblin fries which were delicious!

Definitely coming back again :)“

“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 ☺️“

“I recently had a chance to stop into H-mart to do a bit of grocery shopping and grab some food from the food court. I ordered the beef bone soup, and it was a really comforting and satisfying meal. The broth was rich and milky with a deep, savory flavor, and the beef was tender and well-portioned for the price. It’s a simple dish but done really well. Definitely something I’d come back for.“

“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.“

“The toast and dogs are amazing. French fries are crisp and delicious. We also tried the boba tea and it was good. Limited seating was a bit difficult but it is inside a store. A sign said tanghulu so we have it a try. It was frozen solid and almost impossible to eat. If delicious eat here again but probably pass on the tanghulu.“

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

“Great experience, very friendly environment.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 :)“

“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!“

“Good Buffalo chicken strips and onion rings!“

“Friendly staff and great food! I would recommend their rice bowls, they're massive I usually have enough for lunch the next day! Their sweet and spicy sauce is delicious with their chicken aswell 😋 I would absolutely recommend coming here!“

“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.“

“Very nice place! The seafood ramen is the best I’ve ever tried. It has a lot of seafood and the portion is big. Special thanks for the appetizers — they are also very tasty. I always order this ramen whenever I come to this store. The service is excellent — everyone is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!“

“amazing food and great service“

“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 found this place by accident and I'm glad i did. The food was fresh and vibrant. I've had three bowls in three days. The vegan options are great and filling. I ordered delivery and it was packaged well with a coupon attached for a free item on the next order. I'll be using it soon. And one final thing, the fold looks just like the picture. 😄“