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Best Korean Bars in the Chicagoland Area
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items Stopping by Chicago? Need a place to enjoy a glass of soju and a generous helping of kimchi fried rice? Look no further! Below is a list of Korean bars in the Chicagoland area that I HIGHLY recommend.
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Yeowoosai will forever have a special place in my heart. The food is perfect for a night out, whether it is a hearty pan of kimchi-fried rice mixed with spam and cheese, a bowl of popcorn chicken (with your choice of sauces), or a sizzling stew known...
Yeowoosai
Right next to Yeowoosai is U-Star Karaoke: a common destination that Yeowoosai customers migrate to after a few rounds of soju and army stew. U-Star offers several different rooms for you and your friends to sing your hearts out in, complete with a w...
U-Star Karaoke
For those of you in the northern suburban areas (like Niles), Agit is also an awesome choice. The food is impeccable and the drinks are reasonably priced. There are also karaoke rooms you can rent out if you are in the mood to belt out a few BTS or B...
AGIT Bar & Grill
New Village Gastropub is one of my new favorite spots to be in. New Village is also located up further north than Chicago city-limits - specifically in the quite suburb of Glenview where many Korean-Americans in the Chicagoland area reside today. You...
New Village Gastropub & Karaoke
Located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, Dancen is a classic Korean spot that many residents know and love dearly. Dancen is contained in a quite small and stuffy building, but do not let that fool you! This place is legendary for its excellent co...
Dancen
If you're coming into Chicago as a tourist, then chances are you will probably spend a lot of time downtown. Located in River North, Miki's Park is the perfect place for people who are looking to both explore/have fun downtown while chowing down on K...
Miki's Park
TAK is located further south than the previous entries I have listed so far. However, what I like about TAK is that not only is it a great bar/restaurant/karaoke joint, but it is also a space for artists to express themselves. TAK encourages artists ...
TAK Korean Bistro & Karaoke
Ever wonder what it would be like to tailgate with Korean-Americans? Curious about what the food at such a tailgate would entail? Then you should go to BDG! Located in Niles, BDG is a sports bar you can go if you want to watch some games while chowin...
B.D.G
This sleek addition to Chicagoland's Korean bars offers some amazing Korean fried chicken. I also recommend the kimchi cheese truffle fries. Aside from the food and drinks, Ju Rang also offers karaoke rooms and billiards. Great place to spend your Fr...
Ju Rang
Located further out in the northwestern suburbs, Hongdae has an extremely impressive selection of food and drinks. Their head chef definitely puts care into each meal he prepares! If you want a tiny taste of what the real Hongdae in South Korea is li...
Hongdae Korean Bar & Grill 홍대 시카고
This is located in the Rogers Park area. Great place if you want to chill over a few Cass/Kloud beers and listen to some good music
Green Light Korean Pub & Karaoke rooms
Cannot recommend enough the brisket bbq. Located in Arlington Heights, Hanshin Pocha does a great job at recreating the feel of eating at a Korean street food cart!
Hanshin Pocha
Up in Northbrook, Kkunori offers such a delicious selection of food. They also have all you can eat lunches and dinners, as well as great deals on drinks too
Kkunnori (꾼노리)
Okay, so I've debated on whether to add San Soo Gab San because it is more of a Korean BBQ place than a bar. However, I believe there is a bar inside the restaurant if you are more inclined to drink than chow down. That said, I also firmly believe th...
San Soo Gab San Korean BBQ - Home
Founded by Korean adoptee chef Bo Fowler, BiXi Beer hosts a lovely combination of not just Korean food and drinks, but also Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese-inspired menu items. They also boast a unique selection of handcrafted cocktails. Personally ...
BiXi Beer | Chinese, Korean, & Vietnamese Inspired Cuisine