Kimchi Pop by Chef Son

Where to Find Korean Food in Chicago

"Stews and soups are some of the homestyle dishes available at Kimchi Pop, which has two locations (the original in West Town and a second in Uptown). This is a small spot for a weekday meal (or a hangover lunch to go on the weekend). Often they’ll have Army Stew (Budae Jigae) on special. Crammed with sausage, Spam, and other items found on military bases during the Korean War, it’s one of the tastiest things on the menu. They have recently replaced it with a kimchi version." - Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam

Where To Eat In West Town

"This Korean spot has two locations (there’s another one in Uptown) but West Town’s is the original. And we like coming to this little place for their stew—particularly the soondubu and the army, which are both antidotes to a gloomy winter day. We’re also fans of their chewy tteokbokki and crispy kimchi pancakes. You can order all this to-go, but we actually like coming here because there’s a little self-serve banchan station that we appreciate." - adrian kane, veda kilaru

Where to Eat and Drink in West Town

"Homestyle Korean food is the name of the game at this quaint restaurant on Ashland. Staples like bulgolgi (marinated ribeye) and tteokbokki (rice cakes) are wonderful, but indulge in one of the soups and stews. These restorative broths are spicy and unique. The Army Base Stew features hot dogs, Spam, cheese, kimchi, and more." - Eater Staff

Kimchi Pop Review - West Town - Chicago - The Infatuation

"This Korean spot has two locations (there’s another one in Uptown) but West Town’s is the original. And we like coming to this little place for their stew—particularly the soondubu and the army, which are both antidotes to a gloomy winter day. We’re also fans of Kimchi Pop's chewy tteokbokki and crispy kimchi pancakes. You can order all this to-go, but we actually like coming here because there’s a little self-serve banchan station that we appreciate." - Adrian Kane

Jeong, West Town’s hot, contemporary Korean restaurant, opens Friday - Eater Chicago

"The area around Jeong is suddenly ripe with groups of Korean restaurants at a variety of price points and offerings. Restaurants like Kimchi Pop, Bonchon, and Iron Age BBQ all present Korean food differently, and Jeong will soon join the party with a more fine dining approach." - Ashok Selvam

Jessica Zinna

Google

Delicious BYOB Korean food! We got ddeokbokki, beef kimbap, and Korean fried chicken. Kimbap was super fresh, special kpop chicken crisp, ddeokbokki succulent (for lack of a better word). Loved their banchan bar also. Will definitely be back!

Irene Liu

Google

Great place for a causal bite;) tasty but not the sit down dinner type. The foods are tasty tho.

John Michael Rotello

Google

Bottom line: Really flavorful, quick, and fresh food. I am really excited to explore the menu here. Great spot for fast, fresh Korean food. Went on a really cold night and the food was spicy and warming. The bulgogi was a winner! Spice levels were perfect and the flavor and texture was perfect. The staff was really friendly as well! Side note: Born and raised in America, so I can't really comment on authenticity, but it was delicious and I'm looking forward to trying out more dishes to find my favorites.

Anway De

Google

I’ve ordered takeout and also been to Kimchi Pop many times over the last few years. The food is really good and I like the chill vibe the place has. Big fan of the seafood pancake, bulgogi, cheese dakgalbi and cafe ramen. I’ve also gotten the korean curry when I felt under the weather, it feels like some comfort food from home. Would definitely recommend trying this place out!

Sruti Bhagavatula

Google

I love the food here!!! I usually always go for topokki it's my weakness but when I had the curry I was blown away too. I've been thinking about it since then. Chef Son was so sweet and amicable and he gave us a mini waffle dessert as a treat on the particular day we want.

Kelsey Smith

Google

The Kimchi Jji-Gae (they call it Kimchi stew) is so good! It's very spicy, which we liked. And it has great flavor. We also got the Korean dumplings and the Dduck Bok Gi. They were okay, but I recommend the Kimchi Stew! And the Ban chan selection is small but at least it tastes good. It's self serve ban chan. The cashier checked in on us and gave us Choco pies when we finished our food. Overall nice place!

Oscar Enrique Phelps

Google

Food was good. They just need to do a dip-cleaning.

Oscar Manjarrez

Google

I was a bit confused when I walked in because I wasn't sure if i could sit down and a server would come to me. I had to order first and then sit down. They had a little stand in the center with 4 different banchan options that are free. The food came out in a timely manner and I ate every rice grain.

Melanie T.

Yelp

Great casual spot for a meal or takeout! I've dined in and got take out several times and the food is consistent and delicious! My favorites that's I've ordered repeatedly are the japchae (sweet potato noodle) with pork and the kimbap with beef. The japchae noodles are soooo perfectly chewy and soft, yet they hold their shape really well! The noodles stay chewy whether it's fresh, takeout, or after sitting in the fridge and microwaved as leftovers. I don't know how they do it! I like the size of the kimbap pieces. They're substantial! And packed with fresh veggies. The sauce that comes with it is nice and light while also adding some good flavor. Highly recommend both dishes :) The ambience is super casual! You order at the counter, seat yourself, grab your own utensils, and bus your dishes after. Simple, no frills. This is a staple spot that I will keep coming back to!

Jose C.

Yelp

I ordered three Beef Bibimbap bowls for takeout here. My online order was ready before the promised time. I was in an out and it was so fast there was literally no interaction between the staff and I. The bowls themselves were really good. Definitely very filling. The beef had great flavors and everything else that it came with made this dish taste very fresh and healthy. The rice at the bottom was just ok. But the highlight of this meal was the hot sauce that comes with the dish. It's thick and sweet with some heat. Definitely gives this dish the punch that it needs. I will without a doubt be returning.

Sasha Y.

Yelp

Small BYOB Korean restaurant we've been wanting to try for a while. The food was really good - especially dumplings and meat, everything came out quickly from the kitchen. They have several condiments like kimchi, fermented sprouts, potatoes and radish in the middle and you decide on quantity. The menu is not huge but still have lots of variety. All the dishes had great flavors and tasted authentic.

KELLY M.

Yelp

Came across this place when heading to watch our movie. Craving Korean food and this really helps with my craving. Would highly recommend family and friend to try. I got the chicken tofu soup and my boyfriend got the bulgogi. We also order this fried chicken. Let me say the food is on point, very flavorful. The interior design is very warming and the service is great. Street parking.

Marissa P.

Yelp

Love kimchi pop Service in person is great They have banchan (complimentary sides), usually bean sprouts, shredded pan fried potatoes, pickled radish, and cabbage. I love the soondubu chicken the Korean fried chicken. I could eat the Korean fried chicken every week lol crispy and comes with a side of rice. Second favs are the kimbap and bimbimbop stone bowl (hot). Soondubu is so warm and flavorful and comforting. Will be back to try more! Cute and comfy atmosphere and relaxed which we love.

Emil O.

Yelp

Best Korean take out place I've found so far. The japchae and seafood pajeon are pretty good for delivery (they are packaged well and travel well). I have not eaten at the actual restaurant but I'm expecting a good experience! EDIT: Wait... they offer free banchan if you dine in??? That should be included in deliveries!!!

Kaitlin K.

Yelp

Takeout only but great experience. Food was piping hot and clearly very fresh. Had the regular fried rice and the house special fried rice and the scallion kimchi pancake. Everything was delicious. Will definitely try more next time!

BeMariel S.

Yelp

My post workout comfort food! Love this place! Tasty well seasoned beef with free Banchan for dining! AND Chocopie free for dessert!

Mikole D.

Yelp

Great find. Comfortable interior, great food choices, games, self serve banchan for dine in guests. Wine glasses for byob. Free dessert for the perfect finish. Will absolutely be back!

Ana S.

Yelp

Wow wow!!! Delicious!! The food was so fresh and very well flavored... extremely happy with my DoorDash order and as you can see the pictures speak for themselves!! Highly recommend trying this place out, I know we will be ordering very soon!

Joy F.

Yelp

Small, cozy place with Korean basics. This was our first visit. The Korean Fried Chicken was delectably crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside. The glaze was not too spicy, but just right. My daughter ordered the Duk Bo ko, and I couldn't help but ask for a taste. So good. I had the tofu bibimbap (knowing we also had ordered the fried chicken). Perfect fried egg on top, loved it. There were 4 self-serve containers of banchan (for dine-in customers only, though). My favorite was the potatoes, which tasted like the soft hash browns. The radish was excellent, as was the Napa cabbage. The bean sprouts were suitably bland, to balance out whatever spicy food you might be eating. Overall, an excellent experience. We will definitely be back. Plus they get bonus points for playing both the debut song, and the latest MV from my favorite band, SHINee.

Johnfavour N.

Yelp

The food at kimchi pop was really good and had great portion sizes! The kimbap was super fresh. They offer a selection of 4 banchan (side dishes) to dine in customers. The japchae was tasty although the noodles were a bit long, especially since we weren't really given small plates to eat off of. The tteokboki dish was really tasty and actually pretty spicy. I would definitely come back to get my fix of Korean food!

W. C.

Yelp

Army stew contains cheese without indication on the online menu (why????). Very grossed out as someone who doesn't eat cheese. Also it is EXTREMELY salty, even the noodle that came with it. In fact the spam almost tastes bland in view of how salty the stew is.

Maisa G.

Yelp

Very good Korean food and great portions! I love coming here with my roommates and taking the leftovers homes for the next day!

Mi S.

Yelp

10-31-2022 Really wanted to like this place. Menu looked promising. Carry out service was friendly and prompt. However the food was terrible. -Doeji Bulgogi (spicy pork) $18.49: tough and dry, overcooked. Hard to chew -Soondubu (tofu stew) $14.49: bland, kind of sweet? The BCD soon tofu kit from the grocery store is better. Even the rice was awful. I like my rice al dente, but this was way undercooked. Also no banchan (side dishes) with carry out. Ridiculous pricing for below average food.

K M.

Yelp

We ended up here last minute after trying to have a girls night across the street at in Good Spirits who unexpectedly were closed early. & I'm so happy we did! I usually don't like Korean food, but this place was delicious! I had the tofu stew that came in a cast iron pot. My 2 friends also both loved their potstickers & dishes. They are BYOB, & have pickles on the side you can add. The staff was very nice & helpful answering my many questions. I loved the self serve water station too. Can't wait to go back sometime.

Jennifer H.

Yelp

Stopped in on a weekday evening for dinner. A pretty small storefront and only a few tables but there weren't many people eating in. Apparently the way to do it is to get the food to go. The food menu is not super extensive but I'm kind of indecisive anyway so it worked out. So we got the doeji bulgogi, which was probably the best thing. Saucy, flavorful, and well-cooked. The stone pot bibimbap was decent although not enough bulgogi. Also, the gochujang they brought to go with it wasn't that spicy. The seafood soondubu was really not all that great. Not very flavorful and the tofu was so crumbly and just kind of fell apart. Finally, the seafood pancake was really good. Lots of seafood and a very crunchy outer layer make for a delicious pancake. Also, they have self serve banchan in the middle of the restaurant for those dining in. Overall, not a bad option if you're looking for some quick Korean food.

Kierstynne R.

Yelp

We came here for our anniversary meal! The food was great. They gave large portions and food was fresh. We enjoyed the self serve banchan. The kimbap was the highlight. They were huge and you can tell the ingredients were fresh! The service was great. We ordered at the counter, but they served our food to our table. I was surprised at how small the restaurant was, but there's a ton of seating. It seems like people come in for pick up orders. If you order to go, you aren't able to eat the self serve banchan (it's for dine in guests only). They have a water machine for free water. Other than that, they have canned/bottled drinks to purchase. They also gave us free choco pies for dessert! We thought that was sweet of them :) Overall, we had a nice time. We will probably come back if we're ever in the area. Enjoy :)

Tracy L.

Yelp

I couldn't recall if I've ordered before, so we decided to give it a try. It's nearby, so the food arrived relatively quick and still warm/fresh to each immediately. The Duk Bo Ki was chewy and sauce was tasty with just enough not be soggy or dry. Portion was small compared to price. The House Special Kim Bap was not worth the price either- it was underwhelming and not too flavorful. I've never seen a sauce come with Kim Bap from other restaurants.. I also didn't like that it instantly fell apart; maybe if the seaweed was on the exterior, it would've helped keep it together? On the flip side, Kimchi Pop Fried Rice was flavorful and the fried egg enhanced it, but for the generous serving of rice, one egg wasn't enough. It also lacked spam. Overall, I'd still consider ordering again to try their other dishes!

Tracy H.

Yelp

Just ordered delivery from here since I had seen it pop up on DoorDash every once in a while. I ordered the kimchi stew with extra pork, and the scallion pancake with kimchi. I had read from another review that the spice level wasn't too intense, so I was excited since I love kimchi stew, but can't handle too much heat. The entire order lived up to my expectations. The stew wasn't too spicy, and was packed full of kimchi, tofu, and pork. I ordered an extra side of rice because I thought I would need it, but one rice was perfect enough to make one meal, and there's enough for leftovers tomorrow. The scallion pancake was full of crunchy onions, and was for the most part still crispy and hot despite the drive it took in between to get to me. Will definitely order from here again, and would love to dine-in to try it fresh when COVID-times end~

Wenny Z.

Yelp

I just went here, and I'm already planning my next time back! Everything was amazing, from the service to the food to the interior. They also allow well behaved dogs in there, which is perfect because I had my little dog with me! They even had self serve banchan which was a nice touch. For food, we got the bulgogi, chicken curry and seafood scallion pancakes. The bulgogi was soo good and the sauce was spicy and so flavorful! The portion size was also crazy, so much meat! It came with a big side of rice too. The chicken curry came out hot and sizzling, and was so tasty and flavorful as well. Some of the best curry I've ever had! The flavors really marinated together and the rice paired perfectly with it. The seafood scallion pancakes were so good too, they were crispy and filled with seafood and so tasty! The service was so good too, the food came out fast and they even gave us a little dessert at the end! And they were very nice to my dog as well and even offered him a little bowl of his own.

Sahil K.

Yelp

The food was tasty, the service was fast, and the price was fair. If you're looking for a little Korean soul food, this is a great place to stop by!

Rafael B.

Yelp

Ordered a Cheese Dakgalbi and Pork Bibimbap --- the cheese dakgalbi was excellent, can't think of anywhere better in Chicago to get this comfort food. The Bibimbap was OK, but not great. Pork wasn't marinated (well?); it was fine but wouldn't travel here for it. You order food at the counter and it gets brought to your table. You're then expected to bus your own tables. Service was minimal but no complaints otherwise.

Ella L.

Yelp

Such a cute Korean food with all the comforting Korean food items in one place! The owner is even more fun and humble. All three of the items were all equally delicious. I started eating the Kimbap topped with the Dakgalbi and it made it 10x better which I didn't think could happen ! Self serve Banchan included kimchi, bean sprouts, a shredded potato side, and pickled radish with carrots. I hear they'll be expanding their menu to match the trends in LA. Can't wait to be back Mr. Son!

Annie K.

Yelp

Got the doeji bulgogi and beef bibimbap for takeout on a weekday evening. The doeji bulgogi was tough and bland yet spicy at the same time - wouldn't order again. But the bibimbap was legit! Would definitely return for that. Logistically, my order was ready in a timely manner, pick-up was a breeze, and I was able to park on Ashland in the loading zone right outside the restaurant. I didn't eat there, but there were a few small tables/booths inside. It was pretty busy though, so I wouldn't count on getting a table there unless you're willing to wait a bit.

Jen S.

Yelp

Fresh, affordable and filling. I did take out and opted for the ribeye bulgogi and the steamed chicken dumplings. Dumplings were cooked well and had a good structure so they didn't fall apart while eating them. The star was the ribeye bulgogi. The sweet and savory soy sauce was addicting and the meat was tender and lean. 38$ for both after delivery and tip...reasonable and plenty for 2!

Wendy H.

Yelp

Wow. The staff was so friendly and so was the owner. I appreciate them asking for feedback because I think it really shows how much they care. The food was soooo good! And the portions are huge. I was seriously waddling after my meal. They give more gochujang than most places and I like my food saucy. They also have unlimited banchan which is always a plus. I liked the soybeans and pickled carrots and radishes. They play Kpop music videos that are pretty current. Chill vibes. You get water yourself (which you're going to need because the heat builds up) and you put the plates away. It wasn't crowded when we went but they have assorted table lengths for different group sizes.

Pam C.

Yelp

Really excited for a local Korean place to open. The location is on Ashland and is rather unassuming. They are now open for weekend lunch as well which is pretty exciting if you want to avoid the dinner rush on the weekend. Some growing pains when they first opened - they would stop seating because of the overwhelming delivery demand. Seems like now they have worked through the kinks and service was very friendly! The menu is simple for now - some of the popular options including Bibimbop and soondubu, as well as more rare options like the Army Stew for two or the Korean curry! Interior is very clean and minimal, with a few tables in a small space. It's pretty casual with ordering at the counter. They are BYOB with no corkage / fee and provide self service wine glasses for you to use. Self serve ban chan as well is a plus! We came for the Army Stew which was absolutely delicious on a cold rainy day. The broth was very well spiced and extremely hearty, with an ample amount of savory goodies like sausage, spam and noodles. It was served over a burner to keep it warm. The chef was there to serve the food and was really nice as well. Really great addition to the neighborhood.

Ziwei F.

Yelp

Small and unassuming....but hands down my favorite Korean restaurant in Chicago. There's so much care put into all aspects of the food here. Chef Son makes his own soy sauce (paired with the seafood pancake) and it's so good and not quite like any soy sauce I've ever had. The attention to detail right there; I've never been to any restaurant that makes their own soy sauce. I like to dine in because of the free bon chon, which is all home made. The kim chi is so crunchy and good. Love love the fish cakes. My favorite dishes: -seafood pancake -soondubu -cheese dakgalbi -doeji bulgogi The chef is SO sweet. He often comes out and says hello to people dining in.

Ryan C.

Yelp

Great place! The food was great too: -Cheese Dakgalbi was extremely flavorful and not overly spicy-- this allowed my partner to enjoy. -The Ddeokbokki was great-- amazing chewy texture, sautéed onions and veg were great accompaniments here as well. Sauce was spicy and delicious! -The Soondubu had a nice savory/sour flavor, although I could've used a bit more gochujang or soy sauce. I ended up using a bit of the leftover sauce from the tteokboki to add some dimension. They also had authentic Korean soft drinks-- this really enhanced the experience. We didn't even notice the banchan-- will have to come back!

XingPing C.

Yelp

This place is a hidden gem!! Food was delicious and staff was super nice. The kimchi pancake and the tofu soup is the best I had in Chicago. The pancake was pan fried till crispy on the outside and the perfect texture in the middle. Highly recommend it!

Sarah S.

Yelp

My friend and I live super close to Kimchi Pop and are happy to have an option like this in the 'hood. We wish they were open for weekend lunches but are very pleased to have Korean eats near us! :) I generally find Kimchi Pop's prices to be ever so slightly overpriced but their food is super solid. Masubi ($4 for one) is done pretty perfectly and delicious. Bulgoki Bi Bim Bop ($10) is a good sized portion actually but not a ton of protein in it. Most of their soups are about $12 except their Budae Jigae but that's a big ol' feast, most likely for 2 or at least for 2 meals at $27. All in all, I've liked everything I've had here and will surely be back when I don't feel like making Korean food at home.

Shambavi K.

Yelp

On Saturday night, most of the seats were taken. Seating is limited so you may need to share the picnic tables. Fast casual set up - order with the staff and take your number to where ever you want to sit. Friendly staff and the menu is reasonable priced. I like that there is a self-serve ban chan to snack on while waiting for the order to arrive. we tried bibimbap in hot stone bowl with beef. Hubby was disappointed in the quantity of the protein but otherwise it was good. The soon dubu with seafood was decent too. I would have wanted more shrimp since the mussels in the stew didn't open. The half order of the kimbap was good...a tad much on the rice but it fixed my craving for sushi like bites. I would have included some tofu fish cakes in the roll. Staff is courteous and they check up on you now and then. I would return to try other items.

Cindy S.

Yelp

My bf and I ordered the doeji bulgogi, soondubu, and the stone bibimbap bowl. Doeji bulgogi - a little oily but the overall taste was good, spicy but not too spicy Soondubu - I wasn't a fan of their soondubu, the flavor was okay. I've definitely had better soondubu at other korean restaurants (even SoGong-Dong has better soondubu) Stone bibimbap - the best part about the stone bibimbap is the crispy rice that forms at the bottom of the bowl before you mix in the veggies. Veggies and meat tasted good! I love bok choy, but not in my bibimbap. I think the addition of the bok choy gave the bibimbap a slightly different flavor. If I order the stone bibimbap next time, I'll probably ask for no bok choy. Overall, I think this place is okay. I might have to come back and try a few other dishes.

Scott L.

Yelp

This restaurant is fantastic. It's somewhat fast casual, BYOB and you just help yourself to the banchan. The food is fantastic and I cannot recommend it enough. Our whole group loved what they ordered. Please bring cash for your tips for the front of the house. They are all very helpful and extremely kind.

Nicole G.

Yelp

Place I always dreamed of having nearby - my favorite Korean dishes done right. Thank you for making my dream come true. Highly recommend the cheese dalkkalbi. It isn't is spicy as it would be in Korea but that's perfectly understandable - it is too spicy for most Americans. Nevertheless, the sauce was amazingly good with the chicken, cheese, onions, carrots, ddeok, kimchi, and the rice that comes with it. My mouth is watering thinking of it. The kimchi pajeon and soondubu were also excellent. Thank you for making my soul do a happy dance.

Tony V.

Yelp

Ordered this on Uber Eats, the kimchi jiggae was great! Tasty! Everything else was and and basic.

Baatyr M.

Yelp

Nice food, I liked mostly jam pong and seafood soondubu, very nice personnel, and fun place to meet with family and friends

Vicki M.

Yelp

It sometimes feels like the Korean food scene in Chicago is lacking, but Kimchi Pop really hits the spot for those bibimbap cravings. I've only gotten takeout here but all the dishes are solid, classic, quick and tasty Korean staples. Just down the street from me, Kimchi Pop has a simple but dependable menu that I love for a chill night in. Nothing too exciting here, but the food is packed with flavor (without being too too spicy) and always topped with kimchi. I still want to dine in at some point but overall a solid choice for Korean food!

Dinna T.

Yelp

Good food however, I found a hair in my seafood pancake. When I brought it up to the person at the register. The chef/cook came out and told me it was not hair it was from the scallop. Clearly, it was hair! Mistakes happen but it was how it was all managed. Threw the rest away (75%) and I probably won't go back and it's unfortunate because it's in the neighborhood and it was pretty good.

Jessica S.

Yelp

I like to say I love Korean food, but this place did not meet the mark. The champon noodles came out very soggy and the deobokki was bland.

Qiqi R.

Yelp

A cozy, casual place for some comforting Korean food, especially great for Chicago winters! We love that it's BYOB. The counter service is quick and easy, and the banchan selection is pretty good. Our favorite dish was the army stew, which seems to no longer be on the menu. We also like the soondubu and ddeokbokki but nothing quite hits the spot like the army stew did.

Jian Z.

Yelp

Great food and the employees were super friendly. I was looking for a quick bite to eat and ate here. I came out really full and had leftovers because of the portions.

Kristen S.

Yelp

Well I love Korean food and finding a place in my favorite city that was very affordable sounded like a great option. I came across this restaurant in a list of top restaurants to visit in Chicago. I am glad I went out of my way to go to this place. Not a very extensive menu compared to some other Korean restaurant but they have the core Basics and the food is delicious. First off I give this place five stars because the waitress that tended to me was very nice and very helpful. They also have a self-serve Korean side-dish station but they're only a few side dish options. I felt that the pricing of the menu was very affordable because I feel like some Korean restaurants to charge a lot in the United States. I ended up getting the tteokboki and the Musubi. It was my first time having the musubi but I actually like spam so that was a very nice treat. The talk poke was also very tasty and it's nice that they had the small size as I was not very hungry. Luckily they made it more on the mild side for me as I can't do too much spice. I sadly couldn't finish all of it because I was full but it was still very good. Definitely a small gym in Wicker Park that you must pop by.

Kay P.

Yelp

I ordered the kimchi scallion pancakes, veggie Korean dumplings, and Ddeokbokki. Everything was great. The takeout service was pleasant as well. My favorite were the dumplings!

Shari B.

Yelp

I was so excited to find out that a new Korean spot opened up near the loop so my fi and I tried it out on a Friday evening. The interior is simple and cozy with 4 large communal tables. Like others have mentioned, your order is prepared fresh for you so expect a bit of a wait.. a long wait. Luckily, we didn't have any time constraints that night so we didn't mind. We ordered one musubi, bibimbop with beef and dumpling soup with beef. They make their musubi with an egg omelette and seasoned rice and it was delicious (as is anything with spam in it!!). Our entrees were served with sides of gochujang and kimchi. The bibimbop had plenty of fresh veggies, but I can always use more, and the beef was placed at the bottom of the stone bowl. The dumpling soup was good, too, but I think the bibimbop was more filling. The menu is small, but it does the trick. I will definitely come back when I'm craving some more bibimbop. Just make sure you aren't in a hurry!

Ms K.

Yelp

Some of the best, and freshest, Korean food in town. Absolutely must go here if you like Korean food!

Joanna C.

Yelp

Our new go-to Korean takeout place! I wasn't feeling well so my husband ordered me my favorite comfort foods: - Army stew - Bulgogi over rice - Japchae It literally fed us for over 8 or so meals! Army stew is my FAVORITE and they do it right! If you're looking to keep the army stew as leftovers, make sure to eat the ramen noodles (or put them in a separate container so that they don't soak up all that awesome broth)! I stir fried the japchae when I was warming it up to eat for lunch the other day and added a fried egg (chef's kiss). I haven't had my mom's home cooking for over a year and this tasted like home.

Patrick C.

Yelp

The food was amazing, best soondubu i've had in Chicago. Also really nice vibes and banchan is buffet style which is nice since you can eat more of what you like.

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Kimchi Pop Review - West Town - Chicago - The Infatuation

"This Korean spot has two locations (there’s another one in Uptown) but West Town’s is the original. And we like coming to this little place for their stew—particularly the soondubu and the army, which are both antidotes to a gloomy winter day. We’re also fans of Kimchi Pop's chewy tteokbokki and crispy kimchi pancakes. You can order all this to-go, but we actually like coming here because there’s a little self-serve banchan station that we appreciate." - Adrian Kane

Jeong, West Town’s hot, contemporary Korean restaurant, opens Friday - Eater Chicago