Best Korean Restaurants in West Town
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
PERILLA fare
Communal Korean barbecue with chef-driven plates and strong review-backed consistency.
Notable Picks
#1
PERILLA fare
8.8
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Perilla brings Korean barbecue and modern Korean-American plates to a polished, communal setting just west of River North. Diners build feasts around premium meats, banchan, and rice bowls that balance familiar comfort with chef-driven detail.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled LA galbi, Bibimbop, Fire chicken rice bowl
What makes it special: Communal Korean barbecue with chef-driven plates and strong review-backed consistency.
#2
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.