bopNgrill is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

1. bopNgrill

8.9
6604 N Sheridan Rd (at Albion Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Rogers Park · 84 tips and reviews

Suzanne M.Suzanne Ma: Yum yum yum!!! This place is awesome! Try umami burger n Kim chi fries~ so worth the trip from south loop. The staff are nice n food is fresh n you can tell its made with good ingredients!

J O.J O: This place is more crowded than ever since Guy Fieri stopped by, but definitely worth the wait! My favorites are the pizza burger, spam and eggs, and kimchi fries. Will's an awesome guy!

Miggy S.Miggy Smalls: Umami Burger on point.Bacon cheese fries always a winner.and the Anus needed Patties and rice w the side of Kim chee Awsome and worth the trip. if you want to try something new check out Bop N Grill

Del Seoul is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

2. Del Seoul

9.1
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Kalbi tacos (Korean short rib) and the sweet sesame-chili panko-encrusted shrimp taco. Get the kimchi fries too, topped with kimchi, pork, cheese, and sour cream (just trust me on this one). Read more.

Kristin A.Kristin A.: Absolutely love their Kimchi fries! Definitely a must for Korean tacos too!

ᴡ H.ᴡ Hildebrand: Definitely get the kimchi fries, shrimp taco, and kalbi taco. So much flavor and tastiness!

Joong Boo Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

3. Joong Boo Market

8.8
3333 N Kimball Ave (at Kennedy Expy), Chicago, IL
Supermarket · Northwest Side · 44 tips and reviews

Jessi L.Jessi Langsen: The kimchi dumpling from Joong boo's new stand is manageably spicy and seriously delicious. Pork/veg also good.

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: In a shed in front of the market, a young couple sells dumplings: kimchi and noodles (slightly spicy), pork and chives (hearty, mild) and red bean (sweet, purple, gigantic). Read more.

Elise C.Elise Catalanotte: Kimchi, soups, dumplings, awesome cheap lunch spot

Ramen-San is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

4. Ramen-San

8.5
59 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Near North Side · 120 tips and reviews

Adam K.Adam K.: Kimchi and fried chicken ramen is delicious but be prepared for some 🔥🔥

Matthew M.Matthew McKee: Kimchi Fried Chicken ramen and pork mantu buns are amazing.

Ayan A.Ayan Ashkenov: I recommend the kimchi chicken ramen. Pair that with Asahi and I cannot think of a better duo! Also try their ice cream cones!

Noon Hour Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

5. Noon Hour Grill

7.5
6930 N Glenwood Ave (at W Morse Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Rogers Park · 28 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Bulgogi & Kimchee omelette and hashbrowns

Dee V.Dee V: Get the kimchi fried rice. Or the bibimbap!

Courtney M.Courtney Muir: Delicious Bulgogi and Kimchee Fried Rice! Susie is a sweetheart as well

San Soo Gab San is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

6. San Soo Gab San

8.1
5247 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Bowmanville · 56 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: This crowd pleasing Korean tabletop barbecue tastes as good as the picture looks. Get the kalbi, bulogi, or kimchee zigae. Also, don't wear cashmere, unless you want it to smell like barbecue forever. Read more.

Jeff E.Jeff Early: Acclaimed to be the best but...Chewy octopus, okay Kalbi and kimchi. Expensive for what you received

Maiv Hli V.Maiv Hli Vaj: Everything! Goat meat soup, kimchi soup, boussam, korean bbq

En Hakkore 2.0 is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

7. En Hakkore 2.0

8.1
1467 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Wicker Park · 15 tips and reviews

JeffJeff: Great sushi burritos and kimchi fries.

Patrick B.Patrick Buggy: The ceviche and fire sushi burritos were amazing!Kimchi on the kimchi fries was not very strongly flavored. Still tasty, but didn't kick

Staci M.Staci M: Everything is great here- fresh ingredients and don’t forget to get a side of kimchi fries!

Han Bat is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

8. Han Bat

7.7
2723 W Lawrence Ave (at Washtenaw Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Ravenswood · 11 tips and reviews

Jenn K.Jenn Kim: The "regular" SulLangTang is the SohGoGi SulLangTang (Beef Flank Soup). Amazing KKakDooGee (spicy radish), not so great KimChi (spicy cabbage).

Kenneth T.Kenneth Tiong: Kimchi 5/5

Jae L.Jae Lim: Get extra kkakttugi (cube cut radish kimchee)

Ssyal Korean Restaurant and Ginseng House is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

9. Ssyal Korean Restaurant and Ginseng House

8.4
4201 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Mayfair · 11 tips and reviews

Sabina K.Sabina Kajtezovic: Fresh kimchi, great food, awesome ginseng tea. The kimchi bean paste stew is fantastic

GenieGenie: The Samgyetang is my favorite in Chicago! Also amazing homemade radish kimchi

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This small Korean restaurant is mostly known for their Ginseng Chicken soup and other excellent traditional (purportedly a hangover cure) and authentic dishes. Read more.

Wasabi is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

10. Wasabi

9.0
2115 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Logan Square · 140 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The sushi is hit-or-miss. Try the fried chicken skin yakitori, soft Japanese sweet potato coated in crunchy panko and a genius fried spring roll that pairs luscious Berkshire belly with tart kimchi. Read more.

Gabrielle R.Gabrielle Rosas: Ramen sushi pork belly fried chicken BYOB kimchi ropls

Laura P.Laura Pearce: Wow. Fantastic meal. The pork belly buns and the pork belly & kimchi spring rolls are both amazing small plates. And the ramen? Omg. Best ramen I've had in Chicago.

Yeowoosai is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

11. Yeowoosai

7.4
6248 N California Ave (btwn W Devon Ave & W Granville Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · West Ridge · 11 tips and reviews

TiffanyTiffany: get the kimchi fried rice!!! it's served dolsot style mmmm crispy rice my fave!

Tony J.Tony Jung: Try the Kim Chi Fried Rice

Aaron R.Aaron Roh: Popcorn chicken , kimchi bok eun bop

Roka Akor is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

12. Roka Akor

8.7
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews

Exclusive ResortsExclusive Resorts: Sushi & steak - now that is a great combo. Good wine list, nice atmosphere and great food. Get the Wagyu Beef and Kimchi Dumplings, Beef tataki w/ black truffle and Butterfish tataki for appetizers.

Madeleine G.Madeleine Grace: Words cannot describe the Wagyu and kimchi gyoza

Madeleine G.Madeleine Grace: Wagyu and kimchi gyoza and all of the sashimi and nigiri were phenominal

Mott Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

13. Mott Street

8.7
1401 N Ashland Ave (Blackhawk), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Noble Square · 82 tips and reviews

Amanda G.Amanda Gilmore: Standouts for me were the kimchi and Oaxaca spring rolls, oyster mushrooms and stuffed cabbage! Love everything Mott St is doing!

EaterEater: The night market-themed menu features "everything wings," crab brain fried rice, and kimchi and Oaxaca spring rolls with chimichurri creme fraiche.

Phil T.Phil Toronto: This was one of my favorite meals in Chicago! Standouts: Korean stuffed cabbage, kimchi & oaxaca empanada and beef tongue 🙌🏻

Kimski is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

14. Kimski

7.7
960 W 31st St, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Bridgeport · 12 tips and reviews

Maria C.Maria Cortes: Polish with kimchi

OrianaOriana: Super dope. Now an extension of Maria's. Take a number and they will run the food. No servers. Great Kimchi fried rice! And, delicious beer (of course).

EaterEater: Chef Won Kim dishes out elevated bar snacks like sausages topped with “krautchi,” smoked wings, kimchi poutine, housemade meatballs over noodles and more. Read more.

En Hakkore is one of The 15 Best Places for Kimchi in Chicago.

15. En Hakkore

8.7
1840 N Damen Ave (btwn W Moffat St & W Churchill St), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Bucktown · 53 tips and reviews

Stellaa D.Stellaa Duhart: Kimchi tofu tacos are awesome. Highly recommended

PureWowPureWow: A big bowl of white rice is topped with your choice of BBQ beef or spicy pork, fried egg, kimchi and 16 kinds of tasty vegetables—mushrooms, pickled cucumber and beets. Sure beats that sad desk salad. Read more.

Joey N.Joey Nowak: Tacos. Tacos. Tacos. (And dumplings.)