MISTER TIGER

"Mister Tiger is a Korean restaurant in West Town. They’re currently BYOB and in their soft opening, but expect dishes like kimchi pancake, galbijjim, and kimchi fried rice." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen

"The West Town corner of Grand and May has seen plenty of turnover, but Mister Tiger is bringing fresh energy to the block. Delicious Korean dishes are served in a minimalist space with a bar decked out in glossy tile and a playlist that might’ve been sourced from an Ibiza dayclub. All the recipes originate from home—specifically the owners’ childhood homes. And after trying the galbijjim with juicy short rib, crispy chive pancakes, or umami-packed kimchi jjigae, we wish we could transport it all back in time so that our own younger selves could’ve grown up with this food, too. They’ll have a full drink menu eventually, but while they’re BYOB, show up for your next date night or post-work meal with your own six-pack or bottle of soju." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, nick allen, nick allen, nick allen, john ringor, nick allen, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor,

"Mister Tiger brings delicious Korean food to a stretch of the neighborhood where banchan is even rarer than free street parking. In this minimalist space with a glossy bar and club-like soundtrack, couples and friends dig into stews and grilled meats. The recipes are inspired by the owners’ childhood homes, and after trying the galbijjim with short rib, chive pancakes, or umami-packed kimchi jjigae, we wish we could send it all back in time so our younger selves could’ve grown up with this food, too." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen

"This family-owned Korean restaurant opened earlier this year in West Town and continues to make a case that West Town is Chicago’s best dining neighborhood. The complimentary banchan will make even the most apprehensive fans of fermented fish cakes. You’ll find the usual — fried chicken, dumplings — and all are done well, and are solid compliments to Korean barbecue favorites like LA kalbi. But the star is the delectable GalbiJjim made with braised beef short rib and a delicate ensemble of hand-carved vegetables. The broth is sweet, but not too much and comes with a nice bitterness that accentuates the veggies and meat." - Ashok Selvam

"Mister Tiger in West Town brings delicious Korean food to an area where banchan is even rarer than free street parking. Couples and friends dig into stews and grilled meats accompanied by a soundtrack more reminiscent of a club in a minimalist space with a bar decked out in glossy tile. The recipes are inspired by the owners’ childhood homes, and after trying the galbijjim with juicy short rib, crispy chive pancakes, or umami-packed kimchi jjigae, we wish we could transport it all back in time so that our own younger selves could’ve grown up with this food, too." - John Ringor