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Noori Chicken
Master Critic Review
Noori Chicken
7.9
Noori Chicken brings a Korean fried chicken chain’s first Chicago outpost to Clark Street, serving crisp bone-in and boneless wings, kimbap, and kimchi fried rice in a colorful fast-casual room. It’s quickly building a following for sauced wings, cheese-dusted “magic” chicken, and shareable combos before or after Lakeview nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Noori Signature Combo 1, Bulgogi Kimbap, Rosé Tteokbokki
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 7.2
Consistency: 7.3
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: Colorful Korean fried chicken shop with kimbap, rice dishes, and oversized wing combos.
Who should go: Groups craving boneless and bone-in Korean wings with sides.
When to visit: Evenings and weekends before or after nearby Wrigleyville plans.
What to order: Noori Signature Combo 1, Bulgogi Kimbap, rosé tteokbokki with cheese.
Insider tip: Split sauced wings with plain fried pieces so the table doesn’t get overwhelmed by sweetness.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Metered street parking along Clark; can be tight during Cubs games and weekend evenings — plan extra time.
Dress code: Casual — jerseys, jeans, and hoodies are common; no need to dress up.
Noise level: Moderate-loud during peak hours; conversation is possible but can feel buzzy when busy.
Weekend wait: 10–30 minutes for a table during peak hours; faster for takeout.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait; easy to walk in.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited — some sides and kimbap variations may work, but most core items are chicken-focused.
Vegan options: Very limited — sauces and batters are not optimized for vegan dining.
Gluten-free options: Limited — most fried chicken is prepared with wheat-based batter; not ideal for strict gluten-free diners.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for casual dates than a formal first date — it’s lively, informal, and the food is messy and shareable, which works well if you’re already comfortable with each other.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes — it operates fast-casual and seating is first-come, first-served. Arrive early on weekends to avoid short waits.
Is it kid-friendly? Generally kid-friendly earlier in the evening; shareable combos work well for families, but it can feel crowded and loud during peak game-night hours.
Best For
Better for: Crispy Korean fried chicken with lots of sauce options, shareable combos for groups, and casual pre-/post-Wrigleyville meals.
Skip if: You want a quiet sit-down dinner, a broad non-fried menu, craft cocktails, or strict vegan / gluten-free dining.
Hours
Monday11:30am - 9pm
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:30am - 9pm
Thursday11:30am - 9pm
Friday11:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday12pm - 9:30pm
Sunday12pm - 9pm