Absolutely obsessed with the Lemon-Herb marinade! I do the chicken sandwich or the boneless chicken breast. No matter what I get, I always get the fries and perinaise!
It’s Korean barbecue with a slight twist at Chicago Kalbi. The menu offers traditional meats such as kalbi and bulgogi, but the Japanese-style marinades give them unique flavor profiles. Read more.
Really great korean bbq place. One of the few that uses actual coals. Recommend getting Kalbi (Japanese style). Comes with free soup. Best comfort food.
For a unique dining experience, head to Chicago Kalbi. This Japanese-style Korean BBQ restaurant allows you to grill and prepare meats and veggies at your table. Read more.
Really wonderful ramen!! Never disappointed. Good rolls to be had as well. Truly a hidden neighborhood gem.
Try the spicy tuna tartare tower with house-fried tortilla chips and sweet sauce to start — the hot stone bibimbap entree ($15.95) pops with color and flavor in any iteration. Read more.
The Seoul Sassy fried chicken is undeniably amazing. It's twice-fried in a pressure cooker, and drizzled with a soy, garlic, and ginger marinade and tossed with crunchy scallions. Read more.
If it's not Sticky Rice, than it's Thai Room. Best northern Thai in Chicago. Warm and inviting (just remodeled!) venue, authentic dishes, and reasonable prices. A million/10.
We've been going here for years. If you are in the neighborhood and want Thai food, check out the Thai Room. Read more.
After a fire, the smoked-meat haunt returned less than three months later to serve Charlie McKenna’s award-winning barbecue. Bonus: Grab his addictive, spicy marinades, sauces, and rubs to go.
Smoked beef tri-tip on brioche kicked with BBQ rub-dusted fries. Read more.
Everything we've had here is great including the hospitality. Service is great, keeps us coming back!
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.