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Del Seoul
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Del Seoul
8.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Del Seoul is a family-owned counter-service spot in Lincoln Park serving Korean street food staples like tacos, bibimbap, and kimchi fries at budget-friendly prices. Since 2010, it’s been the neighborhood’s go-to for quick Korean-inspired meals, heavy on flavor and light on formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kalbi Taco, Kimchi Fries, Dolsot Bibimbop (Hot Stone Bibimbap)
Scores:
Value: 8.8
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 8.9
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: Family-run Korean street food counter known for tacos, kimchi fries, and fast, reliable service since 2010.
Who should go: Dinosaurs and newcomers craving casual Korean street food.
When to visit: Weekend lunches and early dinners to dodge peak lines.
What to order: Kalbi Taco, Kimchi Fries, hot stone bibimbap.
Insider tip: Build a shareable spread with mixed tacos and one order of kimchi fries for the table instead of individual sides.
Del Seoul
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Del Seoul is a long-running Korean street-food counter in Lincoln Park where tacos, bibimbap, and Korean-style banh mi make it a key stop for under-$20 meals. It’s the neighborhood’s highest-volume Asian quick-service spot, with lines that reflect how reliably it delivers on flavor and value.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sambal Fish Tacos, Kimchi Fries, Bulgogi Banh Mi Sandwich
Scores:
Value: 8.7
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8.7
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 6.7
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: A high-volume Korean street food counter whose Korean-style banh mi and tacos have become a Clark Street staple.
Who should go: Friends wanting fast, flavorful plates without spending much.
When to visit: Prime for casual dinners Friday and Saturday before lines peak.
What to order: Sambal fish tacos, kimchi fries, bulgogi banh mi sandwich.
Insider tip: Order at the counter, grab a table near the windows, and split kimchi fries so you can sample more tacos and a banh mi in one visit.
Del Seoul
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Opened in 2010, Del Seoul is a fast-casual Korean street BBQ spot where kalbi, spicy pork, and shrimp land in tacos, bento boxes, and kimchi-topped fries. Counter service, tight seating, and steady lines make it a go-to for quick, affordable BBQ-leaning meals in Lincoln Park.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kalbi Short Rib Tacos, Spicy BBQ Pork Tacos, Kimchi & Pork Belly Fries (Gamja Fries)
Scores:
Value: 9
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: A long-running Korean street BBQ counter where tacos and kimchi fries define the experience.
Who should go: Budget-minded diners craving Korean-influenced tacos and bowls.
When to visit: Off-peak lunch or early dinner to avoid ordering lines.
What to order: Kalbi tacos, spicy BBQ pork tacos, kimchi-pork belly fries.
Insider tip: Pair tacos with a shared fries order instead of individual sides.
Del Seoul
8.4
Del Seoul is a Korean street-food counter in Lincoln Park where Gamja fries loaded with kimchi, cheese, and scallions are as essential as the tacos. With quick service, modest pricing, and steady neighborhood traffic, it functions as a go-to for shareable Korean-style fries and casual dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gamja Fries, Kalbi Tacos, Shrimp Tacos
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 6.7
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Korean Gamja fries piled with kimchi and cheese turn standard fries into a full centerpiece.
Who should go: Korean street-food fans craving loaded kimchi fries.
When to visit: Evenings before peak dinner rush or late-night campus crowds.
What to order: Gamja Fries, Kalbi Tacos, Shrimp Tacos.
Insider tip: Split one Gamja fries for the table and keep taco orders light so the fries stay the focus.