Agit

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Ryan D.

My husband and I went to Agit to celebrate a friend's birthday. There were nine of us who went. Two hours of karaoke cost $120. For food, we ordered the bulgogi (Thinly sliced rib eye marinated in sweet savory soy sauce. Served with rice), fried chicken with salad (fried whole chicken in the pieces with pickled radish and spicy sauce on the side), tteokbokki (Spicy Korean street food. Rice cakes and fish cakes in red chili sauce are served with assorted tempura), seafood scallion pancake, deep fried pork cutlet (breaded deep-fried pork with special sauce), and the spicy pork bulgogi. The food was good but it was not very distinct from food that you can find at other Korean restaurants. Despite charging above average prices, there were many elements that seemed very cheap. We were served with plastic glasses, plastic silverware, and paper boats as plates. These plastic boats almost fell apart. We were given no serving utensils with our dishes. We all had a good time, but there are other places that I would try before coming back.

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Cassady H.

So fair warning, this is my first karaoke experience so I can't really compare it to anything. Let's get into it! My first impression wasn't great because walking in I got a big whiff of a strong cleaning chemical smell. Not what you want to smell when you walk into any establishment that serves food. That said, I really liked the vibe of the place. Dim lights, neon, and all the other visual elements give the place that late night party style I like to see. We had a large group, and personally I'm not sure which size room we had reserved but with 9 of us it was a very tight fit, a few of us had to stand. The set up here is all in Korean (I think). There's a translation on the wall so you can figure out the buttons and set up, and the book with the song list is in multiple languages but flipping through it is a bit confusing. When your renting by the hour you can't afford to waste too much time finding a good song so this set up is somewhat inconvenient. The selection wasn't too inclusive but plenty of hits made the cut so most people will be able to find something that appeals. I felt like the songs were playing too fast. I understand that's a common practice to allow for more songs per session, but it seemed really fast to me. Keeping up with some songs was tough. We could hear people in the next room singing, but only when our own music wasn't playing so that's not a real issue. The food was good enough. Reasonably priced for what seemed like party sized entrees. The fried chicken was just ok but there was a lot of it. The spicy pork and the pork cutlet both stood out as tasty and well prepared. Service was a highlight of the experience. There's a buzzer by the door if you need anything and they were always quick to respond. Overall I had a good time. I'd give them a 3.5 if I could but I just didn't feel like it hit 4 stars for me. I'd like to come back and just try some different food and drinks but I don't know if I'd want to karaoke here again.

Cherry O.

Came here to celebrate my birthday ! Had a great time and the food was delicious. Portions were generous which are more than enough to share and very tasty. We got the champong (which their known for) - seafood noodle soup. Also ordered the brisket salad, volcano egg casserole (very cheesy), fried chicken (half spicy). Tteokbokki with ramen and cheese, and an order of Kimchee fried rice. Out of all the orders what stood out was the Kimchee fried rice, the fried chicken, and the seafood soup!

Lesley Anne Y.

First time trying this place but I've heard of it. They have private karaoke rooms that I have yet to try. So stay tuned! We came here after the Twice concert. They are one of the few places that was open late. And when we were done eating the place was almost full! That was 12 or 1am in the morning. Very nice and chill place. The food was ahhhmazing. We ordered their the following: Grilled Sausage with Tteokbokki - this is very cheesy so if you are not into cheese this dish wont be for you. Beef Brisket Fried Rice - this was also good but theres a bit of a spice to it. Beef Bulgogi - this was really delicious and its definitely a must try dish. Rolled Egg Omelet - for me it was ok. I prefer the steamed egg. Seafood Pancake Scallops - i liked this. They overcooked the egg to the point that there was a bit of a crunch to it. Its a bit pricey but what korean place isnt. The only thing was one of the servers we felt like he didnt really wanna serve. Oh well. Lol Definitely going back. Especially wanna try Karaoke. Happy eating!

John D.

My cousins in suburban Chicago and I made up for lost time at this happening spot last night. It was an evening that was about three years in the making since COVID-19 dashed our plans to visit the last time I was here. As an American of Filipino descent, I'm well aware how karaoke is to my people like soccer is to our Latino/a cousins. When I'm invited to do karaoke, 10 times out of 10 I'd accept. Hanging out here capped off what had turned out to be a super fun Saturday that began with my niece's high school graduation party. It was the best three hours we spent as a family, belting out everything from Taylor Swift to Foo Fighters to BTS. I had a blast to the point I forgot the establishment serves food. And speaking of food, we had a couple of starters that were good. One of them, the Grilled Sausage and Rice Cakes, was really good. I then learned that reservations for a room are usually recommended. That said, it was really cool of the place to allow us to get ours on the spot.

Benjamin J.

Amazing spot for any person, couple or group looking to do something fun for a change while eating some super delicious food. If y'all ain't familiar with Korean style karaoke rooms (otherwise known as 노래방). Different from western style, 노래방 (no-Rae-bang) are private sound proofed rooms for you and your friends to hang out in. You can eat all the foods (except for stews and soups at Agit) and just sing all the songs you want. The staff is super friendly and setting time or extending is very easy as you tell your staff how long you want to be singing. If you're nervous it's ok. All you gotta do is take a shot or two of soju and just sing with no care in your mind. It's all for fun and Agit does a wonderful job making sure the vibes stay steady and immaculate Awesome place! And we'll be coming back more often! 감사합니다 아지트!

Gluterie M.

This place is a proper Korean bar equipped with karaoke rooms and delicious Korean dishes. The vibe is casual and lively. And the food, it's amazing and the portions are very generous. I went here for a GNO and a birthday and both times, the food and service did not disappoint. Perfect for both occasions. We started with grilled baby octopus and have tried the grilled beef brisket salad, beef intestine and rice cakes, half fried and half spicy chicken, and ended each night with spicy seafood soup (jjampong). Each dish came out fast and fresh. Honestly this is the perfect place to have a chill time with friends and eat well at the same time. Look no further if you're struggling to find a place to eat/hang! You won't regret it!

Jaylene K.

Cute spot to hang out with friends! Service is very attentive and quick :) We ordered the beef bulgolgi and it came with rice for each of us! Would def recommend as a late night hangout spot :)

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Jesse C.

Had a great time, good food and atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff. Service and people were excellent

Lefai K.

I'm probably the least versed on Korean food, but adventurous to try anything. A friend recommended this place and the food was great! Note, again, I am not well-versed, so can't speak of the authenticity, but my friend's been to Korea and she said this food was good. For an appetizer, we got some potstickers, which were deep fried and came with this spicy mayo cabbage garnish. It was off to great start. We had some spicy Korean rice cake, aka. Tteok-bokki. If you don't know what that is, its considered Korean street food and consists of rice cakes and fish cakes in red chili sauce served with assorted tempura. Bong! It was fantastic. I don't know if its legit or not, but my friend asked for cheese on top, which the server did not blink an eye about. So I assume that's a normal thing to do? We also had the grille baby octopus, which was righteously good. Not chewy, packing with flavor, and just a good time to demonstrate your chopsticks capabilities. Service was great, the food was great, and the overall experience... great! BATHROOM REVIEW: Located in the middle of the place, the bathrooms were somewhat dingy, but got the job done. Everything was in working order, and pleasant. Sit or squat? Squat.

Kelly L.

My group of four ordered two orders tornado potatoes, buldack chicken with cheese, kimchi fried rice, bulgogi tacos, and fried calamari! The fried calamari was mixed in with some fried onions and jalapenos. It was well coated in the batter. Everyone's favorite of the night had to be the tornado potatoes, it was so well fried and kept its shape which is super nice. This is more of a street food which we all didn't know a restaurant sold around the Chicago land suburbs!! It came with honey mustard and ketchup. The kimchi fried rice was kept hot being in the stone plate and we loved detail with the egg all around and topped with cheese and seaweed flakes. The buldack chicken unexpectedly had a barbeque sweet flavor to it and was definitely spicy to its name. It also came with small rice cakes! The bulgogi tacos weren't too much of a showstopper in flavor and made us feel heavy. Overall the meal felt to be on the pricier end for the portion that was given, but definitely would come back for those potatoes. We also would try their soju cocktail punches served in its respective fruit that we didn't get the chance as they were unavailable at the time.

Princes Faith B.

Ordered to go. Quick service and very friendly staff! The beef intestine with mochi is very new to me. There's a little spicy kick to it and The beef bulgogi salad! I'm speechless, it comes with a sweet savory sauce, perfect pair!

Eva S.

My friend J introduced me to this place and we got a group of friends together to have dinner on a weeknight. J rarely raves about food so if there's a place that stands out to her you KNOW it's gonna be amazing. We had a group of 4 and this is what we ordered: +Spicy Korean Cake +Spicy Chewy Noodle Salad +Half Fried & Half Spicy Chicken** +Grilled Beef Brisket Salad** +Tornado Potato +Fish Cake Soup (on the house) +Yogurt Soju The items with the double asterisk were highly endorsed. She is a connoisseur in Korean bar food around town; her expertise developed over years of being a Chicagoland local. The food & flavor at Agit are unmatched. J had mentioned they have a new owner and likely a new chef. I kept "mmmmm"-ing through every single dish. We definitely ordered too much food but I wouldn't have had it any other way. We had enough for two whole boxes of take-out containers. My favorite was the Grilled Beef Brisket Salad with a plum sauce dressing. The salad greens with the thinly sliced gogi were really refreshing to counter the heavy dukk and fried mandoo and fried chicken. The tornado potato was fun to eat but it's just a deep fried potatoes, without any seasoning. It was pretty heavy and was good with ketchup - this potato stick would taste 5x better with late-night karaoke. With all the other tasty dishes we ordered, the tornado potato just took up space in our stomachs, but I'm still glad we tried it. It was a fun & creative. Now try saying "tornado potato" five times very quickly. The real reason we ordered this was because we wanted to say it to the waiter. I would come back if I'm ever looking for a dinner spot with solid Korean dishes. I'd order the spicy rice cakes again (no need to add cheese), the spicy chicken, grilled beef brisket salad. Bring folks who are hungry and ready to eat, because Agit's servings are generous, service is great, and the soju makes things fun. J gives this place five stars, which translates to TEN STARS out of 5. It's an A+++. My girl J even came here to eat twice in a week. I would if I was in the neighborhood. Eat at Agit! I'm so glad she introduced me to this gem.

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Daniela A.

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4 years ago

Flow into Chicago around 10pm and my wife took me here to grab some food, with the time difference and it being so late I was pretty hungry! When we walked in we had to wait for the server but there was only one or two on the floor so that was understandable. We ordered the champurgurri, potato on a stick and the spicy grilled octopus. I wasn't too big on the octopus, the potatoes was cool but hard to eat, but the the champurgurri was amazing! The thin slice beef was seasoned perfectly and the ramen has so much flavor and texture! I was impressed, I've tried making the famous parasite noodles and they do not come out this good! Their beer was good too. Overall it was a nice date with my wife! read more

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Adam C.

2 years ago

Very tasty food, good atmosphere. Friendly staffing ready to serve when asked. Would 100% recommend this place to try!

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Lexi B.

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3 years ago

Amazing! Portions are huge and definitely coming back here. Great service! And awesome ambiance read more

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Justine K.

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2 years ago

Great food and hours! Been coming here for years and will continue to~ recommend the Volcano Egg and the Army Stew!

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Rebekah L.

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Still my go to Korean bar! Included pictures of our order this time. We got the volcano steamed egg and the spicy chicken with cheese. So many other delicious dishes I always have a hard time deciding what I want. Obviously we also had a mix of soju and beer. A must when you dine at a Korean bar. I noticed that some dishes can be more spicy on some days compared to some other visits. I'd recommend asking for dishes to be prepared less spicy if you're not some that likes the heat. Some dishes can tend to be very spicy so definitely ask the server and let them know. Service is always quick. If you need anything you can always press the bell on the tables to get a servers attention. I'll definitely be back soon for some late night bites and drinks! read more

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Raymond L.

4 years ago

As a Korean, I wish Koreans understood how to run a business. Six of us went to karaoke and booked a slightly larger room than what we needed ordered 3 dishes and some soju and got charged $500. They told us that we booked a room for 12 people that could hardly fit 8-9. They are so short sighted in how they run their business. I would understand if there was a long wait for the karaoke rooms but they were only half full. The guy said we should have switched to a smaller room but also never encouraged us to. With all these new Korean bars popping up, this place will be struggle city for the next few years. I will not go back. Do better. I will only go to Jurang for karaoke and New village for bar food. read more

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Haoran Z.

2 years ago

The food quality is poor, and the price is unreasonable. I suspect the high ratings are due to their reward system, offering free food for positive reviews. read more

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Stacy H.

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I love some good Korean fried chicken, and Agit definitely lived up to the hype! My two roommates and boyfriend shared cheese corn, ddukbokkgi (spicy rice cakes), chicken, and pork skins. Cheese corn - eat it while it's hot and before the cheese hardens. SO good...I'm craving it again right now. Take that spoon and dig in! Ddukbokkgi - I like my ddukbokkgi thick but this one was liquid-y. Still tasted good though. It came with three dumplings and three fried seaweed wraps. Mild spiciness. Fried chicken - I know people hate this word but the chicken was MOIST (in a good way of course). We got the plain, the one with scallions, and the spicy. I would definitely get a spicy and non-spicy - both were so good! Lastly, the service was good and prompt - thanks to the call buttons. :) read more

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Shirley Y.

3 years ago

We had a birthday party here... The experience is amazing There are plenty of varieties on the menu, including food and drinks. We ordered the typical, kalbi, kimchi fried rice, gizzard, rice cake. everything came out quick and the taste is good and delicious. the people are friendly. welcome greeting with a smile. they are helpful and always check up on us. all in all, we had a good time here and would definitely revisit... Would recommend it read more

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Aiden S.

2 years ago

This Korean cuisine restaurant left a lasting impression. The fresh ingredients paired with unique flavors create a delightful taste. I really recommend the fruit soju and chicken with green onion. Also had one of my favorites anywhere, tteokbokki. Everything was amazing. The service is warm and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience. Food is a little pricey but you're also paying for the vibe. So come with a big group so you can order several things and share. There's also karaoke next store as a bonus. Highly recommended! I love this place! read more

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Esther H.

2 years ago

Good service. Nice atmosphere. We ordered grilled baby octopus and sweet chili chicken. The octopus tastes good, but the portion is on the smaller side. read more

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E H.

3 years ago

Small and cozy with delicious midnight snacks and warming food. If you want to sing your heart out before you dip, they got a karaoke room attached to the restaurant read more

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Daniel L.

3 years ago

Good food, decent prices. Pictured is spicy pork skin--could be a little crispier, but seasoned well and is tasty. read more

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Jenny L.

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5 years ago

Like everyone says- solid Korean bar in the burbs! It's very old fashion like- literally you'll hear 80s/90s/whatever korean music in the background, but the food is really good. I would skip the egg based appetizers but the rice balls, cheese buldak chicken and Korean army soup are all really good here. The broth wasn't as greasy - and I liked how it was perfectly spicy. It's good for 2-3 people. Overall recommend this place! Had the soju cocktails there before and it was good (not that strong tho). My non-Korean friends really enjoyed the food. read more

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Judy B.

2 years ago

Good service and food, atmosphere was good, great place to hang out with guys and gals and have Korean drinks and food. I love spicy food and this is the place! The baby octopus is a must-have! I also recommend the fruit soju and chicken with green onion. Also had one of my favorites anywhere, tteok-bokki. Everything was amazing. This Korean cuisine restaurant left a lasting impression. The fresh ingredients paired with unique flavors create a delightful taste. The service is warm and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience. Highly recommended! read more

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Angela Z.

2 years ago

Best Korean restaurant in town!!!! The grill baby octopus is delicious, a must try!! They also added a new menu too recently:) read more

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Susan S.

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2 years ago

I've been here 3 times now and I would come more often if I didn't live so far. This place has the most authentic Tteok-Bokki (sweet and spicy rice cakes) So yummy and the sweet string potato fries is a great combo with a nice cold beer. They also have delicious chicken wings! I highly recommend it! read more

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Daniel Y.

2 years ago

Great food and great place to hang! They have some of the best Korean comfort food in Chicago.

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Zaya B.

2 years ago

Not an honest buisness ... the total was supposed to be around $80 for us and they made it $110 so be careful when you get your check to double check and make sure they don't overcharge. read more

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Hi Zaya. My name is Jin, the owner of Agit. I apologize for any…

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Haley H.

4 years ago

We wanted to try a new place and boy were we glad we did. We are not impressed with most Korean restaurants in the Chicagoland area because we cook Korean food at home all the time and most places don't offer consistent, high level of quality that we have found in other major cities. But we were really impressed with the food at Agit. Yes, it's a bar, but we took our 11-year-old son, and it felt perfectly fine because we went early and the lighting in the restaurant was high enough that we didn't feel creepy about it. And after trying the food, my husband (who is incredibly picky) said he wanted to come back again -- which is his highest compliment. What we had: -- Tornado Potato -- the 11-year-old wanted this and we rolled our eyes and said, "Let him have what he wants." Obviously, it came out first, and we were so pleasantly surprised. It's perfectly seasoned, incredibly crispy and delicious. It came with two dipping sauces, ketchup and honey mustard. My husband and I exchanged a look like, "Okay, we have hope for the rest of the food if this potato on a stick is this good." -- Movie Parasite Noodles With Beef Brisket -- again, the 11-year-old ordered this. It's their take on the jjapaguri (ram-don) from the movie Parasite. This dish was big enough for 2-3 people to share and my son was in heaven. He loved it. -- Spicy Pollack Roe Stew (arr-jigae) -- I don't see it on the Yelp menu but they had it on the menu in the restaurant and this is my husband's favorite stew. He judges a restaurant based on how good this stew is and how refreshing the soup is in the stew. He was not disappointed. It was really great and flavorful. -- Spicy Stir-Fried Beef Intestine -- I grew up eating stir-fried beef intestines because my mom used to make it but I have not willingly eaten this in adulthood at all because it's one of those dishes you think back on and wonder, "Ewww..." But I've been watching a lot of Eat With Boki (a Korean mukbanger) and she makes this spicy version look so delicious when she eats it so when I saw it on the menu, I got the sudden urge to try it, to my husband's shock. But it was incredibly well made and delicious! Wow! This is a dish that is hard to make without a ton of soup accumulating when you cook it. But this had no liquid, and it was perfectly seasoned. We hope this place does well and keeps up the quality of the food. We already know we want to go back and try a lot of the other things on the menu. My husband, who grew up in Chicago, says the place reminds him of the quality of food served by Hour Glass and Saboo, both of which closed down. This is also a karaoke place. But for anyone looking for really good-quality Korean food, we highly recommend this place. read more

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Kat B.

Elite 24

3 years ago

We went there last night and the place needs cleaning..im sorry to say but the karaoke room stinks ..idk if people pee or poop in there but really u can smell it right away once u go in..definitely not going back.. read more

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Allison T.

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It's a fun place to hang if you've got cool friends! Haha just kidding. It's a cool place to be, even without cool friends! So glad I've checked this place out. It was quite empty on a Sat night at midnight, but perhaps people come later? I didn't want it to be a full house where I have to shout to my friends anyway so it was perfect for me. The food was really good. Unlike American bars where you get really crappy food for drunk people, Korean bars are all about good food. Have yummy food while you enjoy your drinks. And what's a must? Fried chicken. I wish I got the fried chicken with the sauce because I got plain fried chicken. The assorted skewer was such a good deal because you get all 5 kinds for $20. I'd rather skip their competitor JuRang and come here instead because service was so much better! And I like to have drinks in dark lighting. read more

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Daniel L.

3 years ago

Best atmosphere with great service and best Korean pub food! It's just as good as food in Korea! read more

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Tianzhe Z.

2 years ago

The food is great! We ordered beef tender fish cake soup and it is very delicious. Also the service is quite good.

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Peter O.

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4 years ago

Fireee! The food is awesome and the service is great! I think everything we ordered came very fast and the food quality was really good. read more

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Sammy E.

4 years ago

The food was delicious and surprisingly came out fast but the service was not the greatest. He looked annoyed when we asked him for anything. Also everyone in your party has to he 21+ and with their ID's for anyone to drink which was odd read more

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Amarlin A.

4 years ago

Fantastic service with good food. Highly recommended 1/2 Fried 1/2 Spicy ChickenChicken Gizzard read more

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Cho J.

2 years ago

The jjuggumi is very good. Might be spicy for some people but try it with the sesame leaves and raddish.

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YingQiu C.

4 years ago

It is very authentic Korean food. The Agit rice bowl is very delicious and so is the grilled baby octopus. The grilled beef intestines is a great dish for people who can handle spicy. We will definitely come back when we are around the area. read more

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Howard L.

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7 years ago

Well, we had another hankering for carryout Korean fried chicken and picked this place. Around here, there are fortunately many Korean places to choose from and we thought we would try this one based on some good reviews. So this review is based on a carryout of their fried chicken, and not the business as a Korean karaoke bar per se for which it has high ratings. I think we blew it by ordering right near their 5:30pm opening time on a Friday evening. Place was still totally dead at the 5:45pm pickup time. I believe, mainly based on reviews, that if you catch their kitchen at a good busy time and going through freshly made batches, you'll get a good product. What we got for $18 was a container of leftovers, maybe from the previous day. It definitely was not freshly made. The chicken itself was reheated hot and tasted ok, but was dried out, and it was topped haphazardly and strangely with stale french fries. Is this standard? - I'm thinking not as their Yelp photos show either fried chicken only, or topped with green onions ($3 extra). It was like someone didn't want to throw yesterday's fries out, but instead threw them atop the chicken. I guess it was "free" but it didn't make a good impression, and especially so being stale. Anyway, going with 2 stars. There were 2 other Korean karaoke bars we were considering which have good fried chicken, and I have to think we would have gotten a better product just based on our past experience at both. The 2 stars gives this place some benefit of the doubt that they could have done better if they wanted to, that is, when it's busier. In the end, we won't ever be back! read more

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Richelle T.

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4 years ago

It reminded me when we were in South Korea. The food reminded me of the local cuisine when were in Seoul. read more

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Daniel Z.

3 years ago

They have quickly become our favorite Korean food place in town. We have been there several times already, high recommend the grilled baby squids, sea snail salad and tteokbokki read more

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Tracy H.

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I've been here a couple of times and enjoyed my time! I'm not sure why I always forget that this place exists when I want to go late night drinking...but the location is in an unassuming plaza so I always forget it's there even though I pass by it often! I haven't been disappointed by the food nor drinks, and it's open later than any of the other korean bars I've been to! I didn't know that they had karaoke here, so I was pleasantly surprised when my friends decided to finish off the night in one of the private rooms in back~ Rooms were spacious and had good song selection. The only gripe would be the very prominent sewage (or something else?) smell that is always there, but otherwise I definitely want to come back more often! read more

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Berry B.

3 years ago

Spicy baby octopus and volcano steam egg were amazing and the atmosphere feels like I'm in Korea. Highly recommend this restaurant

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You want karaoke and good Korean food? This is the place!! This beef brisket and small intestine hot pot is so good for the soul. After dinner go to karaoke and song your heart out read more

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Tony G.

5 years ago

Wow, where do I start? A Korean co-worker of mine recommended for us to try out this local hot-spot. When you first enter, it's a bit too loud, but for me, that's expected since this place is a bar. The food here and the services are beyond that. I ordered the famous AGIT Ramen, which comes with Ramen and seafood marinated in a spicy delicious broth. Mind you, I am a Ramen connoisseur, and I've been to top Ramen places and this place competes with those restaurants. Also, they had a very good potato skewer that comes with two special sauces. The staff members are beyond professional. One of the chefs bows his head down (out of respect) when he serves you the food. This to me, shows the level of care and passion that goes into his foods. read more

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Jesus G.

3 years ago

Amazing overall! The portions are share sized so take that into account. We were seated right away and the atmosphere was super easygoing. Food came out super fast and every item was amazing. The tempura with the Ttekboki was super good and the spicy and sweet chicken was delicious. They serve what I think is cooled barley tea instead of water and if compliments the food super well! Really reccomend this place! Also think they have a separate space for karaoke so that looks like I'm going to do after the meal. read more

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Felix B.

3 years ago

This is my first time here and the service is great! The spicy octopus is really good!

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BEST KAREOKEEEEEE come with your friends and eat. Make sure to come and make reservation if youre planning to go kareoke cause it gets packed real quick read more

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Sarah S.

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Solid Korean bar in the 'burbs. Agit is in the old Chingoo Jip spot and has slightly classed up the look & feel of the place. Presentation of food was all quite visually pleasing and options are plentiful for late night eats. Vibe is pretty chill though I found the demographics skewed a bit older than what I'm used to at Korean bars. But listen, I'm old. So for me, it worked. They of course had a bunch of cocktail sojus, including some special flavors, plus the classic straight sojus - Chamisul & Chum Churum. All in all, pretty typical K-Bar with decent service which I'm sure I will be hitting up again. My friends have raved about some of their food dishes so I need to get back to try more from their menu. read more

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9098 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
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(224) 353-9510
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Hours

What time does Agit open?

Agit opens at 6:00 PM on Saturday.

What time does Agit close?

Agit is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.Agit closes at 2:30 AM (Next day) on Saturday.

Mon-Fri, Sun ClosedSat 6:00 PM - 2:30 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Agit take Bitcoin?

No, Agit does not take Bitcoin.

Does Agit take credit cards?

Yes, Agit takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Agit have catering options?

No, Agit does not have catering options.

Does Agit have a happy hour?

No, Agit does not have a happy hour.

Does Agit serve alcohol?

Yes, Agit serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Agit allow dogs?

No, Agit does not allow dogs.

Does Agit have TVs?

Yes, Agit has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Agit have bike parking?

No, Agit does not have bike parking.

Does Agit have outdoor seating?

Yes, Agit has outdoor seating options.

Does Agit have parking?

Yes, Agit has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Agit wheelchair accessible?

No, Agit is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Agit allow outdoor smoking?

No, Agit does not allow outdoor smoking.

Does Agit have free WiFi?

Yes, Agit has free WiFi.

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How late do you take food orders on weekends?

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Are there any vegetarian/non-meat options available?

We do have some. Not many l, but you can always request it without meat and extra veggie or tofu. Just let the server know and we’ll try to accommodate as much as we can.

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What are the general prices of the Karaoke rooms per hour?

Sorry it's was a birthday celebration for me so I had no knowledge of the bill

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Do we have to make a reservation ahead of time for a private karaoke room?

No, not usually.

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If you want to do Karaoke, does everyone need to be 21?

No, only if they drink alcohol.

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