Bonyeon
Fine dining restaurant · West Loop ·
Intimate 12-seat beef omakase with curated Korean-style courses
Intimate 12-seat beef omakase with curated Korean-style courses
"In America, “omakase” is mostly reserved for sushi chefs. But perception is changing, and the owners of Omakase Yume, a fantastic sushi restaurant in its own right, are showing off different elements of Japanese and Korean cooking. Enter chef Sangtae Park’s Bonyeon: a 12-seat counter with seven courses dedicated to showcasing beef in its purest forms. Well-known cuts will accompany less-appreciated ones, as Park gives diners a dining experience seldom seen in Chicago. Book a seat through Resy." - Ashok Selvam
"Bonyeon's $255, 13-course, two-hour, wagyu-centric tasting menu sounds like a lot—and it is. But if you’re celebrating an anniversary or birthday, this West Loop restaurant is a great fine dining option. And though the elegant space, price point, and compact 12-seat space might suggest a level of stuffiness and a soft-voices-only policy, dinner here is relaxed and easygoing thanks to some friendly chefs. Cow is front and center for 80% of the meal—hello, tenderloin topped with bone marrow and bone broth with thin noodles. But you'll also get a couple of equally delicious palate cleansers, like yuzu scallops or patbingsu, so you don’t have to worry about “meat overload.”" - john ringor, adrian kane
"For lovers of beef, chef Sangtae Park is offering is 14-course steak omakase on Christmas Eve. The restaurant’s mission is to show different cuts of fine meats prepared in Japanese and Korean traditions. This meal is a hefty $306 per person." - Eater Staff
"A West Loop steak omakase that attracted the K‑pop group Stray Kids, positioning it as a destination for high‑end, curated steak tastings favored by visiting artists." - Ashok Selvam
"The owners of Omakase Yume, a Michelin-starred sushi restaurant, are it again, presenting a Korean-style steakhouse where diners can enjoy a special seven-course meal featuring several cuts of beef. Not all of the cuts at Bonyeon will be familiar, and that mystery is part of the allure. This intimate 12-seat dining experience is different from a traditional Chicago steakhouse, and perhaps a precursor to the arrival of more Asian-inspired steakhouses in the city." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman
