Best Instagram Worthy Korean Restaurants in Chicago
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
BiXi Beer
A Michelin-recognized brewpub where Asian-inspired plates actually stand up to the beers.
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#1
BiXi Beer
8.8
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BiXi Beer is a modern Logan Square brewpub where house beers pair with Korean-, Chinese-, and Vietnamese-inspired plates in a dramatic, multi-level space. Guests come as much for the atrium, rooftop patio, and dim sum brunch as for gochugaru-spiced snacks and bulgogi-accented dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef bao with bulgogi, Kimchi small plate, Beef fat fries with spicy mayo
What Makes it Special: A Michelin-recognized brewpub where Asian-inspired plates actually stand up to the beers.
#2
Bonyeon
8.8
A reservation-first Korean tasting menu built around a beef-omakase arc, where each course treats a specific cut as the headline. The experience lands best when you commit to the progression and let the kitchen drive the pacing—this is West Loop special-occasion dining with a tight, chef-led point of view.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef omakase tasting menu, Kagoshima wagyu course, Nose-to-tail beef course progression
What Makes it Special: A beef-focused Korean tasting menu built as an omakase-style progression.
#3
jeong
8.8
A Korean-inspired tasting-menu counterpoint to the neighborhood’s casual dining, built around precise technique and Korean flavor logic. The room is sleek and intimate, and the cooking shines when the menu leans into seafood courses and its Korean-accented takes on classics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal tasting menu, Seared scallop with beurre blanc and trout roe, Kkanpungi-style octopus (sweet & sour)
What Makes it Special: A Korean-inspired tasting menu that turns familiar flavors into fine-dining precision.
A Korean-American steakhouse format inside L7 Chicago that leans into grill-forward sets, banchan, and ssam building for a structured, table-driven meal. The best move is to treat it like Korean BBQ pacing: commit to one meat set, add one stew, and finish with a single rice lane instead of stacking categories.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soondubu 순두부찌개 (short rib, silken tofu, soft egg), LA galbi, Kimchi 김치찌개 (heritage pork belly, tofu)
What Makes it Special: A Korean BBQ-style steakhouse set experience with banchan, ssam, and Korean stews.
Worthy Picks
A Korean grocery market anchored by a food hall, where quick-service counters make it easy to mix snacks, drinks, and hot food in one stop. The Korean-inspired taco counter is the most direct Korean-adjacent play here—fast, saucy, and built for casual bites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bulgogi beef 3 tacos, Spicy chicken 3 tacos, Taco trio (mixed meats)
What Makes it Special: A Korean-market-plus-food-hall stop that covers groceries and hot food together.