Best Korean Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Kimchi Pop
Homestyle Korean cooking with BYOB energy and a self-serve banchan bar.
Notable Picks
#1
Kimchi Pop
8.6
Kimchi Pop by Chef Son is a cozy Noble Square BYOB focused on homestyle Korean staples like bibimbap, kimbap, stews, and fried chicken. Counter-service ordering, a self-serve banchan bar, and clear gluten-free labeling make it an easy weeknight move that still feels like a sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork stone bowl bibimbap, Dak kang jung Korean fried chicken, House special kimbap
What makes it special: Homestyle Korean cooking with BYOB energy and a self-serve banchan bar.
#2
Urbanbelly
8.5
Urbanbelly’s Wicker Park location is Chef Bill Kim’s Korean-inspired noodle and dumpling shop, blending Korean flavors with pan-Asian influences in a fast-casual setting. Dumplings, rice bowls, and ramen-style soups come out quickly, making it a dependable option for everything from solo lunches to family dinners and happy hour snacks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork & cilantro dumplings, Coconut curry pho, Lemongrass chicken fried rice
What makes it special: Chef Bill Kim’s fast-casual dumpling and noodle shop with Korean roots and big flavors.
8.4
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Date Night Magic
Daebak Korean BBQ in Wicker Park is a full-service, grill-at-the-table spot where charcoal-fired bulgogi, pork belly, and marinated short ribs anchor long, shared meals. It draws both neighborhood regulars and destination diners who want a lively, smoke-scented Korean BBQ experience without leaving the city core.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wicker Park Combo BBQ platter, LA galbi marinated short ribs, Spicy short rib soup
What makes it special: Charcoal-fired Korean BBQ built for big tables and sizzling platters.
Worthy Picks
#4
Seoul Stick
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Seoul Stick is a narrow Milwaukee Avenue counter turning out Korean-style corn dogs, tteokbokki, and snackable sides for Wicker Park foot traffic. It functions less like a sit-down restaurant and more like a fun, fast stop before shows, bar-hopping, or casual neighborhood walks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean-style mozzarella corn dog, Tteokbokki with fish cakes, Fried mandu dumplings
What makes it special: Grab-and-go Korean street snacks like corn dogs and tteokbokki on a busy Wicker Park strip.
#5
Bigsuda
7.8
Bigsuda is a dimly lit Wicker Park Korean restaurant where dumplings and noodle soups take center stage in a more polished setting. Xiao long bao, kimchi mandoo, and dombe guksu anchor meals that feel suited to date nights and small-group dinners rather than quick takeout runs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Xiao long bao soup dumplings, Kimchi and pork mandoo, Dombe guksu with housemade noodles
What makes it special: Korean dumpling and noodle house where xiao long bao and mandoo share the table with dombe guksu.