Chicago Kalbi BBQ

Japanese restaurant · Albany Park

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Not Korean but beloved by Korean BBQ fans, this long-running, independent yakiniku uses real charcoal and premium cuts for ssam-style feasts. Covered by Yelp’s local community and its own site, it’s a distinctive Albany Park grill experience with deep neighborhood roots.

https://chicago-kalbi.com/
Korean BBQ in Chicago (2025)

3752 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Get directions

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