GuideUpdated July 16, 2026

9 Best Places for Korean Bbq in Chicago

Where to find the best korean bbq in Chicago — each restaurant rated 4.0★ or higher. Top-rated at 9.8★. Spanning korean kitchens. Curated by TastyPals.

The best places for korean bbq in Chicago are Bopsang, Daebak Korean BBQ, Del Seoul, and more. Start with Bopsang if you want the strongest overall first pick.

By David Park9 ranked picksPublished July 16, 2026Updated July 16, 2026
9 Best Places for Korean Bbq in Chicago
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BopsangLet's sort the geography first: Bopsang is technically in Park Ridge, not Chicago proper, sitting at 49 Summit Ave in the kind of low-key suburban pocket that rarely makes headlines but reliably produces the most loyal regulars. The room is described as clean and modern without overreaching — no theatrical K-pop murals or Instagram-bait lighting, just a composed, metal-hot-plate Korean space that signals the kitchen is the point. Hours run Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., closed Sundays, which positions it squarely as a weekday lunch destination or an unhurried family dinner rather than anything resembling a late-night scene. The menu centers on approachable Korean staples at pricing that holds up against comparable city spots. The Bulgogi Deopbap at $21.99 is consistently cited as the dish diners return for — a rice bowl format that tends to translate well across experience levels with Korean food. Spicy Pork and Spicy Chicken (both $19.99) reportedly draw the heat-seekers, while the Soft Tofu Stew at $16.99 arrives to the table still bubbling, a presentation that signals it's being served at proper temperature. Bibimbap at $15.99 functions as the menu's reliable anchor — the order that works for the person in your group who genuinely doesn't know where to start. The Galbi at $32.99 represents the menu's splurge tier, a meaningful step up that diners appear to treat as the occasion order. Bopsang reads as a neighborhood Korean kitchen with a wholesome, family-friendly disposition — the kind of place you bring someone who claims Korean food intimidates them. Plan around the daytime-friendly hours and know that Sundays are off the table entirely. View restaurant →

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