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Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi

Name: Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi
Address: 3422 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60657, US
Telephone: (773) 799-8800
Price range: value

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Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi is one of the best korean restaurants in Chicago for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Kim's Korean Cuisine & Sushi occupies a particular and useful niche on N Broadway in Lakeview: a family-run, BYOB Korean kitchen that doubles as a neighborhood sushi spot, priced at a level that makes weeknight regulars out of locals who'd otherwise treat Korean food as a special-occasion proposition. The BYOB policy alone changes the calculus here — bring a bottle of makgeolli or a crisp white and the per-head cost stays firmly in casual-dinner territory. This is a place built around the rhythms of a neighborhood that wants genuine Korean comfort food without a reservation system or a loud dining room concept. The family-run character isn't marketing language; diners consistently note the owners' presence on the floor and the kind of attentive, personal service that chain operations structurally cannot replicate. The menu anchors itself in Korean comfort classics, and the dishes that earn the most consistent diner praise are exactly the kind you'd want from a kitchen like this. The Kimchi Sundubu Jjigae — soft tofu stew built around fermented kimchi — is the dish regulars cite most emphatically, describing it as a go-to comfort meal with serious heat and depth of flavor. The Beef Bulgogi, the marinated and grilled beef that functions as one of Korean cuisine's most recognizable preparations, is noted for hitting the sweet-savory balance that defines the dish at its best. The menu also features kimchi pancakes and tteokbokki, the chewy rice cakes in spicy sauce that have become a litmus test for Korean kitchens. The Crunchy Spicy California Roll represents the sushi side of the menu, praised in customer reviews as a standout rather than an afterthought — which is exactly the reassurance you need from a dual-concept kitchen. The practical move here is straightforward: take advantage of the BYOB from the jump, and lean into the stew side of the menu, particularly if the weather gives you any reason to want something that arrives bubbling. Vegetarian diners have options worth exploring given the kitchen's noted attention to that side of the menu. The room runs cozy rather than cavernous, so this is a stronger call for two to four people than for a large group. Walk-ins appear to be the norm at this price point and neighborhood profile, but calling ahead — (773) 799-8800 — is the sensible move for weekend evenings.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Google 9.8 from 476 reviews

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group dinner and Korean food

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Good value

Neighborhood

Chicago | 3422 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Price

Good value

Taste Score

8.8/10

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(773) 799-8800

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Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Kimchi Sundubu Jjigae (Kimchi Soft Tofu Stew)

Beef Bulgogi

Crunchy Spicy California Roll

Kimchi Pancakes

Tteokbokki

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What makes Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi worth the move

Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi is a reliable korean choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Kimchi Sundubu Jjigae (Kimchi Soft Tofu Stew) and Beef Bulgogi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 476 Google reviews.

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9.8 from 476 Google reviews

Best for

group dinner and Korean food

Style

Korean in Chicago

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Good value

Best for

Korean food group dinner late night lively social

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Google rating: 9.8 from 476 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Kimchi Sundubu Jjigae (Kimchi Soft Tofu Stew), Beef Bulgogi, Crunchy Spicy California Roll

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Address: 3422 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Phone: (773) 799-8800
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.8/10
Google rating: 9.8 (476 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi serve?

Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi is a Korean restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Kim's Korean Cuisine & Sushi occupies a particular and useful niche on N Broadway in Lakeview: a family-run, BYOB Korean kitchen that doubles as a neighborhood sushi spot, priced at a level that makes weeknight regulars out of locals who'd otherwise treat Korean food as a special-occasion proposition.

What is Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi best for?

Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi is best for korean food, group dinner, late night, lively, social. Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi is a reliable korean choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Kimchi Sundubu Jjigae (Kimchi Soft Tofu Stew) and Beef Bulgogi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 476 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi?

Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.8 from 476 reviews

What should I order at Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi?

Start with Kimchi Sundubu Jjigae (Kimchi Soft Tofu Stew), Beef Bulgogi, Crunchy Spicy California Roll and Kimchi Pancakes. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi worth visiting?

Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi holds a 9.8 Google rating from 476 reviews. Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi is a reliable korean choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Kimchi Sundubu Jjigae (Kimchi Soft Tofu Stew) and Beef Bulgogi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 476 Google reviews.

Where is Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi located?

Kim’s Korean Cuisine & Sushi is located at 3422 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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