Best korean food on Reddit

227 reviews from r/chicagofood, r/KoreanFood, r/korea and 31 more subreddits

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5.0

(13)

"Hot stone bibimbap - soon tofu - budae - kalbi."

"떡볶이 (Duk Bok Ki) is really good!"

"Bu Dae Chigae is a good start tho."

"Try the Bu Dae Chigae."

"Budae jiggae."

"Bulgogi, kalbi."

"If you wanna play it safe I’d get Bulgogi."

"The hot stone bibimbab is a real winner."

"Bibimbap and bul ko ki are just quintessential."

"Duk bok ki is one of the most beloved Korean street foods."

Koreana

4.9

(8)

"Hands down!"

"Fantastic and definitely worth a look."

"Been going to Koreana off of BHH since I was a child. Highly recommend."

"Koreana in Schaumburg is fantastic!"

"Koreana is my favorite"

"Koreana hand's down"

"Koreana on Preston."

"Koreana is the oldest Korean restaurant outside of London."

Seoul Garden

4.5

(8)

"Seoul Garden is really good."

"Seoul Garden is one of the first, and most authentic."

"I like Seoul garden in knesebeckstrasse."

"Seoul Garden, unless you want Korean BBQ specifically."

"For date night, i think ur best option is seoul garden."

"Seoul Garden is fine, it's a nicer place, the food is good."

"Seoul garden in cart is pretty good."

"Seoul Garden is pretty consistent in terms of quality."

Japchae

5.0

(6)

"Japchae is a safe bet, especially for families with kids who may not want spicy food!"

"Japchae and chicken wings are pretty universally liked."

"Japchae, bolgolgi, make your own bibimbap bowls"

"I make japchae for pot lucks, all of my white friends love it 😂"

"A safe bet, especially for families with kids."

"Japchae"

Korea House

4.2

(6)

"I miss Korea House… I thought it was better than Life is Good…"

"Korea house is the best Korean restaurant in town."

"Korea House in the Northeast."

"Korea House or Ha Ahn"

"Been a while, but at work we would occasionally go to Korea House."

"Korea house and Ha Ahn."

Riverside Korean

5.0

(5)

"For sure."

"Riverside korean"

"I've heard from many that Riverside Korean is the best in the area"

"Is where you want to go."

"Riverside Korean in Covington is what you seek"

Korean BBQ

4.4

(5)

"Gonna make the whole campsite hungry"

"Camping heaven"

"I’ve done all you can eat Korean BBQ solo. It’s still delicious."

"Tasty Korean BBQ in Virginia Beach."

"Take the trip up to Carrollton - it's worth it."

Sun and Moon

5.0

(4)

"The best in the Pvd area"

"We are all in here saying Sun & Moon, right? Good."

"Sun and Moon is most authentic"

"The answer is Sun and Moon on Warren Ave in East Providence."

Hot Stone Bibimbap

4.8

(4)

"Hot stone bi bimbap. You can make it as spicy as you want it to be."

"Hot stone bibinbop! Was my first Korean dish"

"Hot stone bimbimbap is amazing"

"Hot stone (or dolsot) bibimbap is a low risk intro to Korean food."

#10

Gogi

4.8

(4)

"Kum's Kafe & Arirang, Gogi, Nami, Koreana III, Lee's. All good choices."

"Gogi is the best value for money!!"

"Gogi by california and devon is lowkey goated"

"It is typical 'hansik' place."

#11

Cho Sun Ok

4.3

(4)

"On Lincoln."

"The food is divine and you get what you need."

"City: Cho sun ok, hanbat, sgd tofu, dancen, ssyal, joongboo."

"Cho sun ok and han bat."

#12

Sorabol

5.0

(3)

"Sorabol is best in this area but in Newport news."

"It's a bit away but Sorabol in Newport News is my favorite place in the world."

"I always go to Sorabol beside E-Mart off Warwick."

#13

So Gong Dong

5.0

(3)

"So Kong Dong."

"I live for So Gong Dong in Hsack."

"Best soondubu and bibimbap ever."

#14

BBQ Chicken

5.0

(3)

"The best Korean fried chicken"

"Korean Fried Chicken"

"They got korean fried chicken and its ELITE."

#15

Galbi

5.0

(3)

"Kbbq! When my family gets together for the holidays, my dad brings out the grill and cooks galbi and samgyupsal."

"Can be made in bulk and universally liked."

#16

Soban

4.7

(3)

"Soban (amazing braised cod, good raw marinated crab)..."

"Choices are endless, but Soban always rules."

"Soban and Papa Bop in Evanston are both pretty good."

#17

Kimganae

4.7

(3)

"Kimganae was our go to when we lived in Moncton."

"Kimganae is pretty good."

"Kimganae, Mansu BBQ, Acadia, Isac's, Cafe C'est La Vie."

#18

Maru

4.7

(3)

"I really like Maru, at Rigaer Strasse 74!"

"Surprised nobody mentioned Maru yet."

#19

Seol Grille

4.7

(3)

"If you’re interested in AYCE Korean Bbq, Seol Grille in Cary is great."

"For Korean BBQ I like Seol Grille in Cary."

"I’m gonna suggest Seol Grille(upbeat and fun) or Aroma Korea(great service and chill)."

#20

Bulgogi

4.7

(3)

"For big parties we always had bulggogi, kimchi pancakes, japchae, mandu (fried), and of course rice cakes and fruit for dessert."

"Easy to make a huge batch."

"Bulgogi and Spicy pork are really good imo."

#21

BCD Tofu House

4.7

(3)

"I like Woojirip, BCD Tofu House, Five Senses, and Dons Bogam."

"BCD Tofu house is great."

"BCD Tofu House"

#22

Jang Su Jang

4.7

(3)

"Jang su jang!"

"We used to go to Jang Su Jang a lot, but it’s been a year or so."

#23

YunGaNe

4.7

(3)

"My son’s Aunt Yun is the owner of YunGaNe. It’s so, so good!"

"Spent a good deal of time in S.Korea. YunGaNe will do you solid."

"YunGaNe will do you solid."

#24

Tofu House

4.7

(3)

"Underrated spot"

"My go to order Spicy Garlic Chicken, Tofu Jorim, and Black Bean Noodle with extra banchan."

"Tofu house on California, next to the citibank."

#25

Yun Ga Ne

4.7

(3)

"Yun ga Ne is incredible, one of my favorite restaurants here in the city."

"YungGaNe is a absolute gem"

"I think Yun Ga Ne on Cornwall is pretty good."

#26

Maangchi

4.7

(3)

"YouTube channel Maangchi is where I go for recipes."

"Everyone I introduce tteokbokki to thinks it's a revelation."

"Maangchi has recipes for both of these."

#27

Stone Bowl

4.7

(3)

"My kids really like Harue next to H Mart in Doraville."

"Stone bowl for hot pot."

"Stone Bowl in Oakley."

#28

Korean Restaurant

4.3

(3)

"Just go to royal lane , DAL DONG NAE & DAN SUNG SA…..hands down"

"You want authentic and good, go to Carrollton."

"Manna, Bulgogi Brothers, ug Seoul Ga ra gyud akong nahibal an and na try na korean restos na dili unli samgyup."

#29

Samsisekki

5.0

(2)

"I have been told by Koreans that Samsisekki in Mitchell is the best."

"Samsisekki in Mitchell for home cooked style goodness."

#30

Ssyal

5.0

(2)

"Ssyal for samgyetang"

"Other city spots you should hit: Ssyal (samgyetang), Han Bat, Ban Po Jung."

#31

Ttowa

5.0

(2)

"My favorite is actually in the burbs."

"Not in Chicago but Ttowa is great."

#32

Busan Gukbap

5.0

(2)

"If you like gukbap, go to Busan Gukbap!"

"If you like gukbap, go to"

#33

Mr. BBQ

5.0

(2)

"AYCE KBBQ"

"KBBQ?"

#34

Sun & Moon

5.0

(2)

"Adding in another vote for Sun & Moon in EP."

"Sun & Moon is incredible."

#35

Peeps Kitchen

5.0

(2)

"The Korean fried chicken is some of the best I’ve ever had."

"Peeps Kitchen is super rad."

#36

San Soo Gab San

5.0

(2)

"Is a very fun and delicious experience."

"Sooo good!!"

#37

Always Spring

5.0

(2)

"Always Spring in Beaverton is the best."

"Highly recommended."

#38

Mo Ran Gak

5.0

(2)

"Will be the best in Fullerton."

"Mo Ran Gak is coming to Fullerton! Best Korean food in OC."

#39

Kim's Home Cooking

5.0

(2)

"My favorite for delivery."

"Kim’s Home Cooking."

#40

Baekdu

5.0

(2)

"Incredible for bbq."

"Best place and most authentic has got to be Baekdu in Stockport."

#41

Bibimbap

5.0

(2)

"Make-your-own-bibimbap buffet."

"Bibimbap"

#42

Yet Tuh

5.0

(2)

"Yet Tuh is delicious."

#43

Cafe Patio

5.0

(2)

"Hands down."

"Bar food?"

#44

Moo Bong Ri

5.0

(2)

"For Soondaeguk (Blood Sausage Soup) or Dwaeji Gukbap (Pork Bone Rice Soup)"

"Really good stew/soup and sundae"

#45

Okja

5.0

(2)

"Okja in Cary."

"Okja has been my favorite so far."

#46

MDK Noodles

5.0

(2)

"Kalguksu"

"MDK Noodles - Hand cut noodle soup and dumplings."

#47

Lee's

5.0

(2)

"Lee’s for authentic, sarang, kim&bap for street food."

"Lee's! Hot stone bibimbap for the win."

#48

K Pocha

5.0

(2)

"K Pocha hands down."

"K Pocha on white ln and ashe next to smiths bakery"

#49

Jajangmyeon

5.0

(2)

"Gusto ko makatilaw pod og tarong na jajangmyeon kay lami kaayo tanawon mga mukbang magkaon."

"Jajangmyeon good"

#50

Kim's

5.0

(2)

"Kim’s."

"Kim’s on broadway is very good"

#51

Surawon

5.0

(2)

"Surawon - Tofu soup, great banchan, great galbi."

"Surawon tofu house."

#52

Han Bat

5.0

(2)

"Han Bat Sul Lung Tang for beef soup"

"Han Bat for seollangetang"

#53

Yellow Cow KBBQ

4.5

(2)

"Recently found Yellow Cow in Gardena and it’s awesome."

"Yellow Cow for KBBQ."

#54

Dong-ne

4.5

(2)

"Has really good tteokbokki."

"Dong-Ne just opened on Broadway and it's pretty rad."

#55

Kokio

4.5

(2)

"Kokio best Korean fried chicken ever."

"I would recommend Kokio between the station U Eberswalderstraße and Husemannstraße."

#56

Sura

4.5

(2)

"It's the best I've had. They said it's the closest they have had."

"Sura in Johnston is good."

#57

Kimchi Pop

4.5

(2)

"It has become one of my comfort meals!"

"Kimchi pop! On Ashland."

#58

Five Spice BBQ

4.5

(2)

"For AYCE, check out Five Spice BBQ in Cary/Morrisville."

"Went to Five Spice BBQ and it was good!!!"

#59

Life is Good

4.5

(2)

"Life is Good and I would do Korean BBQ."

"Purely Korean Resto with authentic menu and beautiful interior."

#60

Yori

4.5

(2)

"Yori in Hurst has some great bulgogi."

"Yori in Hurst is pretty solid if you don't wanna drive too far."

#61

HMart

4.5

(2)

"Hmart is your go-to for Korean ingredients."

"HMart (Beach/Malvern) has a few food stalls within that are good for takeout."

#62

California Tofu Grill

4.5

(2)

"Soondubu"

"Try California Tofu Grill. Pretty authentic Korean food."

#63

Baekjeong

4.5

(2)

"KBBQ"

"The most popular being Baekjeong and King Chang, both kbbq spots."

#64

Jin Ju

4.5

(2)

"Jin Ju for the new comer in your life to introduce Korean food because everything there is delicious and accessible"

"I like Jin ju."

#65

Cafe Korea

4.5

(2)

"Cafe Korea"

"Cafe Korea El Paso."

#66

Manna

4.5

(2)

"Manna! Go sa ilahang galbitang or yukgaejang."

"Manna, Bulgogi Brothers, ug Seoul Ga ra gyud akong nahibal an."

#67

Cho Dang Gol

4.5

(2)

"Someone else already said Cho Dang Gol."

"Cho Dang Gol."

#68

Big Sisters Kitchen

4.0

(2)

"Big Sister Kitchen, Dean’s Wings & K-Kitchen, Choong Man Chicken."

"Big sisters kitchen, on Peachtree industrial."

#69

Seoul Ga

4.0

(2)

"I also like Seoul Ga, but they have transitioned to buffet style."

"So far: - Seoul Ga - Chosun Chicken sa Torres - lami ang food nila, they are more than Korean chicken and samgyup tbh"

#70

Kyung Sung

4.0

(2)

"Kyung Sung, Sorabol, and Chung Oak have all been mentioned."

"Kyung Sung in Newport News is good."

#71

Kimchi Jjigae

4.0

(2)

"I made kimchi jjigae and it turned out great!"

"Stick with Kimchi Jjigae and Chapjae."

#72

H Mart

4.0

(2)

"Get some pre marinated meats from hmart."

"H mart is a really incredible grocery store."

#73

Bulgogi and Galbi

5.0

(1)

"I would go with bulgogi and galbi. Also get a soup."

#74

Joong Boo Market

5.0

(1)

"Joong Boo market for dumplings"

#75

Seafood Pancake

5.0

(1)

"Seafood pancake / kimchi pancake, kimchi fried rice and japchae."

#76

Kimchi Fried Rice

5.0

(1)

"Kimchi fried rice, tteokbokki and cheese corn"

#77

Jaeyook Bokkeum

5.0

(1)

"Jaeyook bokkum, or as others have said, jja jang meun and tang su yuk"

#78

Chosun Galbi

5.0

(1)

"Chosun Galbi."

#79

Shin Chon Seolnongtang

5.0

(1)

"Shin Chon Seolnongtang for sullungtang!!! 😋"

#80

Jaws TPK

5.0

(1)

"Jaws TPK on 6th St. has a keto kimbap roll which is terrific."

#81

K-Town

4.0

(1)

"Try Korean Town on Sukhumvit. The world will be your oyster."

#82

Takamatsu

4.0

(1)

"Despite the Japanese name, it's Korean."

#83

Fried Rice

4.0

(1)

"Fried rice"

#84

Bulgogi or Galbi

4.0

(1)

"If u r not a spicy food lover, i would recommend bulgogi or galbi"

#85

Ja Jang Myun

4.0

(1)

"I would go for Ja Jang Myun but if it's not a restaurant in Korea I'm not sure how authentic the food will taste."

#86

Kings Meal

4.0

(1)

"Kings meal sa maa. Daghan kaayo koreano gakaon sa ila."

#88

Del Seoul

4.0

(1)

"Del Seoul on N Clark St in Lincoln Park, fusion cuisine with really good tacos but also some authentic dishes"

#89

Kim's Korean Cuisine

4.0

(1)

"Kim's Korean Cuisine on Broadway in Lakeview is pretty solid, friendly staff"

#90

Green Light Karaoke

4.0

(1)

"Green Light Karaoke"

#91

BBQ

4.0

(1)

"BBQ samgyupsal then add over fermented kimchi + bean sprouts + rice to make fried rice."

#92

Galbi King

3.0

(1)

"There’s a bbq place on national and sawtelle called galbi king that’s a solid B/B-."

#93

Joongboo

3.0

(1)

"In the order from best to least best, Tak, Dancen, Joongboo (old location, not the one in Glenview)..."

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