Ssyal Korean Restaurant and Ginseng House is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

1. Ssyal Korean Restaurant and Ginseng House

8.7
4201 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Mayfair · 11 tips and reviews

Sabina K.Sabina Kajtezovic: Fresh kimchi, great food, awesome ginseng tea. The kimchi bean paste stew is fantastic

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This small Korean restaurant is mostly known for their Ginseng Chicken soup and other excellent traditional (purportedly a hangover cure) and authentic dishes. Read more.

Eric F.Eric Fu: Soup of coz

En Hakkore is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

2. En Hakkore

8.7
1840 N Damen Ave (btwn W Moffat St & W Churchill St), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Bucktown · 53 tips and reviews

Stellaa D.Stellaa Duhart: Kimchi tofu tacos are awesome. Highly recommended

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The paratha tacos at En Hakkore are one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.

ChristopherChristopher: They should dim the lights and make it BYO for the dinner hours.

Del Seoul is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

3. Del Seoul

8.9
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews

Jyoti G.Jyoti Gill: sesame shrimp & blackened tofu! 😋

Serious EatsSerious Eats: All of the Korean-style tacos at Del Seoul are worth ordering, though make sure to order at least one fish taco.

Herb L.Herb L: The shrimp tacos are made of awesomesauce.

Jeong is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

4. Jeong

8.4
1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Noble Square · 5 tips and reviews

BiancaBianca: The testing menu was fantastic! Loved their Bavette and the salmon tartare. Pair it with sake!

Sean M.Sean McEntee: Best tasting menu on this strip of Chicago

BobbyBobby: Good tasting menu but I expected stronger Korean flavors. If they were present, it was more subtle.

Parachute is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

5. Parachute

8.4
3500 N Elston Ave (Troy), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Northwest Side · 61 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: The cuisine here from Chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark is imaginative and familiar. It can be both rustic and elegant; try the black sesame cake with blueberry sorbet, brown butter and lavender. Read more.

Ryan L.Ryan Lynch: The asparagus might be the secret best dish

Todd S.Todd Shissler: Get the monk fish.

bopNgrill is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

6. bopNgrill

8.2
921 W Belmont Ave (btwn Sheffield Ave and Clark St), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Lakeview · 8 tips and reviews

L K.L K: Great quick BiBimBop. The tofu is pretty salty but good. Excellent fries too. And I've been told it's a great burger.

Rigo B.Rigo Banuelos: Duxelle is my favorite burger here. Lots of Umami taste.

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Must get the Duxelle burger

Perilla is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

7. Perilla

8.4
401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Fulton River District · 2 tips and reviews

Manoj A.Manoj Ambalavanan: Essentially everything on the menu is great, especially get the chicken wings though. Cocktails are perfectly balanced. Get a group of friends and enjoy some good food with a dope ambiance

Christine B.Christine Byun: Most offensive Korean food eating experience I’ve ever had in my life. The kimchi stew is sour/bitter, and the marinated meat tastes like it was marinated in only soy sauce and sugar.

Seoul Taco is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

8. Seoul Taco

8.2
738 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · River North · 20 tips and reviews

AlisonAlison: Wow, loved the pork taco. The bulgogi taco was pretty good too.

Kyle F.Kyle Fowler: Friendly employees, good atmosphere and an excellent bulgogi burrito

Andrew F.Andrew Fallon: The kimchi fried rice makes the burrito delicious

En Hakkore 2.0 is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

9. En Hakkore 2.0

8.2
1467 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Wicker Park · 15 tips and reviews

TeresaTeresa: The sushi burritos are delicious and super filling. Love the juicy & crispy chicken wings as well!

Anika H.Anika Huang: The sushi tacos, poke bowls, and sushi burritos are PHENOMENAL. I especially recommend the lava poke bowl if you love spicy and the crunchy sushi burrito.

Staci M.Staci M: Everything is great here- fresh ingredients and don’t forget to get a side of kimchi fries!

SGD DUBU - @h mart is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

10. SGD DUBU - @h mart

8.1
711 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · West Loop · 3 tips and reviews

Harper R.Harper Reed: Tasty bibimbop. Get the egg on it.

MarikuMariku: They have a bunch of snacks & soju!

Colin L.Colin Lee: Conveniently located in h Mart. I like how they have a soon dubu with ramen option

San Soo Gab San is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

11. San Soo Gab San

8.2
5247 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Bowmanville · 56 tips and reviews

Zach G.Zach Guizar: Bulgolgi and cha doo kalbi (sp?) and the kimchi 🔥🔥

Arthur T.Arthur Tang: Great food, shit service...

Charlie Mike T.Charlie Mike Tango: Bad service, but with food this good who cares?

Woo Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

12. Woo Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant

8.0
5744 N California Ave (at N Lincoln Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · West Ridge · 9 tips and reviews

Vithida S.Vithida Sueblinvong: Love the charcoal grill Kalbi and the pork belly....yum!

Anselma M.Anselma Marroquin: What is the purpose of going here to grill your own foods?

EaterEater: At Woo Chon, the pajeon (pancake), tofu soups and bibimbap are all worthy dishes to complement the carnivorous feast of meat that one inevitably orders. Read more.

San Soo Korean Bbq is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

13. San Soo Korean Bbq

8.0
401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Fulton River District · No tips or reviews
Gogi is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

14. Gogi

8.0
6240 N California Ave (California & Granville), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · West Ridge · 13 tips and reviews

Yura L.Yura Lee: Love the marinated galbi. Chadol. And top off with samgyupsal (pork belly and kimchi) with fried rice at the end. Also, Ask for Pete. You will be treated like VIP. :)

Kate S.Kate Saetang: Make sure that after you bbq, you ask the server to fry rice and your leftover veggies on the grill. Oh, and crack an egg.

EaterEater: Korean coal-fire barbeque is igniting on the Far North Side, bringing attention from critics and eaters alike.

Bonchon is one of The 15 Best Korean Restaurants in Chicago.

15. Bonchon

8.0
2163 S Chinatown Place, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Armour Square · 9 tips and reviews

Abrar B.Abrar Bannani: Signature chicken strips with garlic soy 😋👍🏻

KamiKami: Fantastic KFC!! I loved both sauce options. Takoyaki was delicious and piping hot. Soju is a must!!

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Wings and drumsticks lunch combo with steamed rice and kimchee