Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark Korean-American gem that earned a Michelin star with deeply personal food that blends Korean traditions with Midwestern ingredients. The bing bread with butter is the most...
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Bonyeon
Korean Beef Omakase · Bucktown
Chef Sangtae Park 14-course omakase menu for $255 with 10 courses featuring beef exploring various cuts. Korean technique meets fine-dining ambition. One of the most unique dining experiences in Chica...
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Jeong
Korean · West Town
Upscale Korean restaurant in West Town with a $87 seven-course tasting menu and a la carte options. Salmon tartare with yuzu gastrique, seared scallop with clementine beurre blanc, and tteokbokki frie...
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Crisp
Korean Fried Chicken · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
Lakeview Korean fried chicken that has a cult following for good reason. The Seoul Sassy wings are tossed in a sweet-spicy gochujang glaze that is addictive, the Buddha Bowl is a perfect quick lunch, ...
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Perilla
Korean-American · West Town · Michelin Bib Gourmand
Korean-American fusion in West Town where traditional Korean flavors meet American comfort food. Ssam, kimchi fried rice, and Korean fried chicken are elevated with careful technique, and the soju coc...
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San Soo Gab San
Korean BBQ · Lincoln Square
24-hour Korean BBQ institution in Lincoln Square where the banchan spreads are legendary — 25+ side dishes hit the table before the meat. The all-you-can-eat option is one of the best values in Chicag...
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Cho Sun Ok
Korean BBQ / Traditional · Lincoln Square · Chicago institution for 30+ years
Authentic Korean BBQ in Lincoln Square for over 30 years. The tabletop grills, banchan spreads, and kimchi jjigae are as traditional as it gets in Chicago. The ox bone soup (seolleongtang) is a winter...
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Jin Ju
Korean · Andersonville
Korean restaurant in Andersonville since 2001 serving gochujang-barbecued pork ribs, mandoo stuffed with beef and vegetables, and kimchi chi gae. BYOB. A neighborhood staple with consistent quality an...
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Daeji Dough Company
Korean Bakery · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
Korean bakery in Lakeview with creative Korean-French pastry fusions. Tteokbokki croissants, misugaru cakes, and baked rolls. The matcha items are excellent and the pastry case is always full of surpr...
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Pink Mu
Korean · River North
Korean restaurant in River North from Infatuation newest openings. Contemporary Korean dishes in a vibrant setting.