That’s probably due to the fact the owner’s wife just gave birth to a baby, and the restaurant hasn’t even been open a week. and in NYC’s K-Town on 32nd Street, but in the mom-and-pop honesty of a simple bowl of ginseng and cornish game hen soup, or more precisely, like the fantastically delicious home-cooking I experienced last night on a darkened street beneath the Granville Red Line stop, down the block from an Ann Sather and next door to a dumpy looking hot dog joint that also sells Indian food.ĭak Korean Chicken Wings is a family affair, and you’ll miss it if you blink, since there is no sign of any consequence, save for the “1104” that’s posted onto the front glass. not just in the sea of vibrant, crunchy panchan fields of cabbage, zucchini and daikon radish on Lawrence Ave. Not just the thinly-sliced, char-grilled kalbi and smoke palaces on Western Ave. Regardless of age, going very early is a good idea.If you haven’t noticed by now, after more than a year’s worth of blog posts and hundreds of stories on ABC 7, I’ve got a thing for Korean food. Given that there is often a wait and many of the dishes are hot and spicy, this is a good option for older kids. You may not notice it when driving by, but go on a weekend night and you’re likely to see people waiting outside. This restaurant has been a staple along Lincoln Avenue for nearly 40 years. And if you wish to order off the menu instead of cooking, that’s an option. If you’re new to the experience of cooking at your table, the staff is happy to help you out. Some families who drive quite a way for Korean BBQ at this restaurant in the Northwest suburbs. There’s an entire section devoted to kimchi, the national dish of Korea. You can also pick up bulgogi and kalbi (Korean short ribs) to make at home. Several parents said that the food court approach worked well with their kids who are picky eaters. The West Loop location features Korean stews, dumplings, barbecue and bibimbap from SGD (So Gong Dong) Tofu House and Korean Barbecue, though seating at this location is limited. This Pan Asian grocer has a large food court that offers many Korean options. Locations in Naperville, Niles, Schaumburg, Glenview and a newly opened store in Chicago’s West Loop at 711 W. There are many Korean options, including Wheat Berry Bibimbap and Korean rice cakes.
(It’s called “Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces” and comes out in April.) Urban Belly features a variety of Asian cuisines. Urban BellyĬhef Bill Kim has literally written the book on Korean BBQ. And if you have a kiddo who is adamant about eating only chicken fingers, you’re covered here. But if you are craving Korean BBQ, Korean pancakes or even sushi, they have that too. Blue Ridge Korean BBQīibimbap is tough to pass up here, and kids often enjoy the traditional Korean dish that includes meat, rice and veggies. It’s a family-owned restaurant and they’ll make you feel like a part of their family. Woo Chonįor a more formal, sit down Korean BBQ experience, head to Woo Chon, where guests cook their meat on the tabletop charcoal grill and enjoy with bahn-chahn (an assortment of side dishes) meant to be shared.
The fried chicken comes in a few different options, including the Plain Jane and the Seoul Sassy, if you have family members with varying tolerances of spice. Korean fried chicken and Buddha bowls are the highlights at this Northside counter service restaurant, but the Korean burritos made with bulgogi (or chicken or veggies) are yummy, too. The tasty items make a trip to this Lincoln Park establishment a win for parents and little ones alike. Eating with your hands in a casual atmosphere can be a great way to get little ones to try new foods. They feature “street food” and the Korean BBQ tacos have legions of fans of all ages. I asked friends to recommend family-friendly Korean restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs and here are their favorites. Have the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea piqued your interest in Korean culture and food? From bulgogi and bibimbap to bhahn chahn and kimchi, Korean cuisine features delicious dishes and amazing flavors.