The Best Restaurants In Lincoln Square - Chicago - The Infatuation

"San Soo Gab San is a Chicago institution, and has the best banchan spread in the city. The moment you sit down at this casual Korean BBQ spot your table is swarmed with side dishes that make free table bread feel insignificant. From kimchi, to broccoli muchin, to myeolchi bokkeum, there are over 25 things to snack on between bites of grilled meat. And the seasoned meats are fantastic—get the thinly sliced bulgogi and their sweet and savory wang kalbi, which get extra flavor from their charcoal grills. The dark, smoky interior is large, so it’s perfect for celebrating with some friends who can help you finish the meat, but also tackle all of the banchan." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen, sam faye, josh barnett