What a wonderful, amazing peaceful place for dinner! Aside from the overall vibe though...the FOOD. SO delicious and I felt so good after dining there. Happy Buddha Tummy! Chef Bill helped me narrow down a few options that I had selected on the menu and he guided me to order the Green and Greener Nirvana entree - and it was exactly what I was hoping for! Medium spicy, the assortment of vegetables, seaweed and herbs/spice along with the tofu and brown rice was just awesome. Even if you didn't want to eat something "healthy" you would have been bowled over by the flavors and how special it was. You know you found a new favorite eatery when you aren't even halfway done with dinner and you start thinking about the other dishes/options on the menu and about when you can come back or place an order for pickup! Can't wait to try the Dr. K's Cure All Soup, the Tofu Young Patties and a few other options I had my eye on. Also the dumplings were delicious and perfectly cooked and NOT greasy! It was so nice to go out and have a scrumptious meal and not feel over stuffed with heavy, oily food. I hope Amitabul is there forever! read more

Love chef. He's it's the bomb. His did it's clean and right to the point. I even custom some of my dishes. I'm vegan and oil free as well gf

Food was amazing Service was attentive for our needs but not over powering Ambiance was perfect for RPSS's celebrating a beautiful birthday read more

Amitabul - Rogers Park Sipp'n Sisters - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Staying with my friends, who happen to be vegan, I asked them to take me to their favorite restaurants around Chicago. They brought me to Chef Bill's Amitabul: Healing Buddhist Spiritual Vegan Cuisine. This was one of the most calming, tasty dining experiences I have had! We arrived around 6:45pm on a Friday and immediately were seated at a table in the front of the restaurant, right next to what appeared to be a Buddhist shrine. We were given menus and water and plenty of time to look over the menu. The inside of the restaurant is deep with booths and tables. There were a few others seated but the sound levels were great. It took a little bit for our food to arrive but we were able to enjoy a plate of Mandoo Vegan Dumplings to tide us over. These were delicious and we appreciated the spiced miso sauce. For dinner, I ordered the Chop Chae from the steamed stir veggies section of the menu, with a medium level of spice. Chop Chae is steamed sweet potato noodles with three kinds of mushroom, gathered with veggies. This was excellent! The noodles were so good and I loved all the veggies and the medium spice level was great. This was a surprisingly filling meal; I did not want dessert. Haha I am so glad I got to experience Amitabul! Such a calming environment with friendly staff. I do not follow a vegan diet, but I would have zero hesitation coming back for a meal here! read more

Amitabul - Mandoo Vegan Dumplings: Great starter that does not sit too heavy before a meal - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been here a few times. Each time i've had no digestion problems afterwards. The food is delicious.

Everything here is delicious, the ambiance is so peaceful and cozy, and you can tell how much the owner cares about serving this cuisine. It's so hard to find restaurants that are not only vegan, but also mostly oil free and so conscious of the mind, body, and spirit. I always feel like I'm doing something kind for myself and others on the planet when I dine here. read more

One of Chicago's hidden secrets. We only originally went because a friend came in town and was in need of vegan. Not only is it Korean Vegan but it is based in Buddhist healing, spiritual vegan (as their menu says). A big fan of Korean food, I was initially suspect but the food is delicious and good for your body and soul. Highly recommend Dr Ks Cure all soup if you're feeling sick or just want a reinvigorating soup . Their various pancakes are great too. Service is great and friendly . Very quiet ambiance but I think it absolutely right on with the food. #vegan #korean #asian #hiddengem #chicago read more

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Just back to declare I still love this place 11 years later. Maybe even more now, since I have kids and sometimes forget to feed myself nourishing food. A single order of Dr. K's soup feeds me for 2-3 days, and I genuinely feel better when I eat it. Please never change, Amitabul! read more

What I don't like about Amitabul is that it is so difficult to decide what to order. Everything looks so good!! The good news is that it really doesn't matter what you order because it is all so good and healthy. I always enjoy Amitabul. I've been there many times and am always satisfied. The food is wonderful, the prices are decent enough, the ambiance is quiet and simple, not pretentious. The service is a bit slow, but I assume they are making your dish to order. The focus is on healthy eating and it truly feels like that is their mission. It's not just empty words. Fresh ingredients and lots of flavor. This is a really nice place to have a conversation and a delicious, healthy meal. read more

I'm a carnivore to the core. I'd shovel up a freshly killed raccoon off the side of the road if it wasn't socially unacceptable. So it's a miracle in itself my friend managed to get me to this vegan Korean spot. Given the chill area (not too far from Superdawg--I said I was a carnivore) I didn't expect too much. I may have just been coming down from being sick that day, my friend said he knew what would help me feel better. He wasn't lying! I had a delicious plate of grilled curry tofu stir fry. My nasal passages opened right up! And I had a nice portion to take home and doctor up (with an egg of course) for breakfast the next day! The owner was really cool and informative, the space was super zen and cozy! Great spot to impress someone. Awesome vegan joint for carnivores like me to still get their fill! I plan to revisit with my mom sometime soon! read more

Amitabul - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is starting to become a common staple of ours. It's incredibly good. The amount of veggies in each dish is awesome! The flavor combination is amazing. read more

Amitabul - Tibetan High Noon and Hello Dolly and Bill - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this place! It's our new favorite restaurant. I am vegan and my hubby is vegetarian and there are precious few places we can eat out and really enjoy the food. I loved this place many years ago when it was on Southport in Chicago. Now that I've moved to the burbs, I found that the new location was not that far from our home. I really appreciate the peaceful Buddhist theme, the soothing music, and uncommon cleanliness. Most of all, Chef Bill is a talented, high-vibe guy who is always kind and courteous and prepares incredibly delicious healthy vegan food. We've had several different entrees so far and plan to try more. Every one of them was superbly flavored and delicious. (And no one had to die for the culinary triumph.) Prices seem reasonable for the large portions you get- especially these days, and paying cash gets you a discount. Overall, nothing not to like about this place. On the menu it says 'Healing Buddhist Spiritual Vegan Cuisine.' It is most definitively that! I highly recommend Amitabul!! read more

Amitabul - Grilled Tofu Curry Stir - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We absolutely love everything that we tried here today. A friend recommended this place to us because we live super close and were looking for a restaurant that has healthy food at an affordable price. This restaurant is spot on! The server came up and seated is right away, and we were able to have a wonderful meal and really enjoyed the chill vibe of everything. read more

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Great vegetarian option! My vegetarian friend and I were able to eat some tasty Korean food together with a lot of good options

Well.. the dish that I specifically wanted to come to Amitabul for, ended up being my entire family's favorite dish! The Dark Side of the Moon has oyster & shiitake mushrooms, veggies, noodles, and a super flavorful black bean miso sauce Absolutely loved every bite! I also loved the Wolfman's Dream Treats which had several types of veggies, potatoes, and nuts, and NO oil!! Their menu states that 95% of the dishes are oil free! We also shared the dumplings and Healing Energy Soup (what's photographed is 1/4 of the portion). Both were really good! The soup had a HUGE variety of veggies, as well as steamed tofu and we all enjoyed this. The curry wasn't our favorite and for me, it was just too spicy but everything else was phenomenal! I only have time to go to one vegan restaurant on this trip and Amitabul was at the top of my very long list. It did not disappoint!! The workers were so friendly and helpful with the ordering process. I also loved that they served room temperature water and without asking, came to fillet a couple times. What a great experience! read more

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It was my first time here, as my husband and I are exploring different aspects of Korean cuisine and had never tried vegan Buddhist cuisine from Korea. The ambience is very quiet and zen-like, with light green walls, rice paper lamps and wood details, Buddhist chanting on the sound system and a beautiful gratitude message placed on each table (to read before you eat if you like). The other people who were there looked like your typical vegan restaurant patrons. If you're more comfy with bro types hanging around burgers and BBQ, the vibe here might make you antsy :) I'm cool with it. Portions here are very generous -- one dish can provide 2-3 meals. The "Dr. K Cure-All Noodle Soup" has a really delicious spicy red broth (not super spicy) and LOTS of different fresh vegetables, tofu, seaweed and noodles (rice or wheat -- your choice). That was a really pleasant surprise. It tastes fantastic the next day too. The maki rolls with brown rice, kimchi, carrot and a leafy green veg were ok, as vegetable sushi often is. Healthy, but a little dry and bland... it needs a good dipping sauce besides soy sauce. A cup of the date tea (ginger tea? sweetened by dates) and a little white rice cake with red bean paste was a delightful treat to end the meal. I'll be back for that soup and tea! read more

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If you like steamed vegetables with no (I mean ZERO) seasoning, and a loud gong going off every 2 minutes or so, this is your spot. The food is bland, bland and more bland. Perfunctory service, not rude, just not engaging at all. There are far better options for both vegetarians and vegans on the same stretch of Milwaukee. Not to our taste, but hey, if you're a Tibetan Buddhist, OMMMMM... read more

Amitabul Simply Vegan is an awesome establishment. All the Korean cuisines were of fine quality, well presented, and the ingredients were fresh. The entire menu is vegetarian and vegan friendly with a variety of cuisines to choose from. The food is overall delicious, flavorful, not too greasy or salty. My friend and I had Dr. K's soup, vegan dumplings, and yin and yang dish, all were worth trying. The ginger citron tea was soothing. I wish I had more of a stomach to try the other dishes on the menu. Perfect place to bring your parents and vegan friends. Definitely will have to come back soon! This place is a gem! read more

I visited this place two nights in a row. They accommodated our party of 17 last minute with no reservation. The owner is kind and truly vested in making sure guests have the best experience. This a a high vibrational food experience with the tone of Buddhist culture noticed from the time I walked in with the huge altar in front. If you're not looking for "vegan" and want truly healthy food this is the place. I don't live in Chicago, I was visiting, but if I did trust and believe I'd be there multiple times a week. Highly recommended. read more

Amitabul - Maha Pyogo - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a nice Chicago vegan restaurant. The vibe inside felt very calm and zen, enforced by the sound of trickling water and light mandolin music playing. The menu described most of the entrees in a zen fashion by informing of how food elevated your mind, body, or soul. I had the dark side of the moon and it represented an ideal vegan dish. There were some good flavors with the many mix of fresh vegetables. I did taste the K's cure all noodle soup and it was not as flavorful. The dark side was much better. Portion sizes were huge with descent prices. This is a great place to come and get fresh and healthy food! read more

Amitabul - Dark Side of the Moon - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing vegan Korean cuisine is at Amitabul. It was already a pretty vegetarian friendly cuisine to begin with, but this takes it up another level. Whole menu is safe from animal products. Kind of expensive but similar prices to some other Thai restaurants around here. There's no lack of flavors and spiciness. Found out about this when looking for vegan restaurants we hadn't tried yet, and were excited to try plant based Korean. It's kind of close to the Norwood Park Metra station, so we hopped on and got off. This is a pretty small place but it seems like there's plenty of tables. It wasn't busy. Something that's both a good and bad thing. It was hot so we got something cold to drink. It's about $6 for a smoothie. These look kind of small but these are thick. I had the Green Heaven. This is made with cucumbers, kiwi, lime, mangos, oranges, and spinach. For once a vegetable smoothie wasn't bitter. It's about $14 for an entree. This isn't a cheap place. I had the Zesty Noodle. This has a choice of rice or wheat noodles, but the noodles are recommended. Loads of citrus and tangy flavor. Too bad there wasn't more than just vegetables in it, because tofu was an extra charge on top. She had the Mandoo Vegan Dumplings. These were just enough to share a few. Good place to get plant based food, and one of the few specializing in Korean cuisine. It has some limited hours because it closes between lunch and dinner. The prices are pretty high, which is the only bad thing. read more

Amitabul - Green Heaven And Zesty Noodle - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went for lunch. Food was delicious and the servers were very nice. It was quiet at lunch and the food was brought out quickly.

It's a small place with very unique foods. It's a mixed crowd of enthusiast that visit The place has an interesting menu that makes you think of what you want to eat. It's a true experience. The food is tasty enough and it has small portions. I am not an expert in the foods they offer although one should expect to pay more. It's one of those places that you really like it or in different. I chose the late part of this. They may have some spices and flavors that have a natural flavor and taste although I just know feel or get it. I would still have you give the place a shot and try them out. I am generous with my reviews since they seem successful in their business and there is a following of sorts. Click on the thumbs up button below if you got some insight on my reviews. Swipe left and see my other reviews and pictures and smash the thumbs up on one that you like as well. read more

Amitabul - March 2020 Entrance - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So my friend and I wanted to grab dinner and my coworker had recommended this place so we decided to go. I ordered the sweet curry noodle and my friend ordered the dark side of the moon. We also shared an order of the mandoo vegan dumplings. The dumplings were just fine taste wise. They are tiny but they do provide like 11 pieces though which helped compensate. My dish had lots of veggies and the portions were big but it was just a bit one note/bland in the flavor department. My friend's dish I didn't get to try except for the sauce and it was tasty! Black bean miso sauce. I'm not going to be rushing back here but it is good to know that it exists and I'd probably try something else on the menu. Also note that the booth seating is really tiny like it was too tight for me/is made for skinny ppl only but they have tables and those worked out fine and had good chairs with back support. read more

Such a warm, inviting atmosphere! Choosing what to order was so difficult - everything sounded delicious (and in looking around at what other tables ordered, everything looked delicious!). Dr. K's Cure All Soup is a classic and can't be missed. The smoothies are delectable as well. The owner and his wife are so lovely - they really have a special business here. read more

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So I basically just did my "grocery shopping" for the weekend at Amitabul except it came cooked with amazing ingredients. Got the kimchi spicy tofu young (amazing gravy), chop chae (perfect noodle veg combo), miso soup (seriously could be a light meal and absolutely delicious), and the jade sushi roll (so fresh). My belly is so full and happy you can tell they cook with love. Only thing is my ginger tea didn't make it in my delivery. The food was so good I am not bothered. Thank you for feeding me this weekend! read more

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So delicious! Crave-worthy soup. You will not be disappointed! We love the Dr. K's soup and also the mushroom one read more

Amitabul - Flu soup - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A nourishing place for the body and soul. When you walk in you instantly feel more at ease with the calming music, gentle smell of incense and the kind faces of Chef Bill and his team. The generously portioned food is made with so much passion and love. Get the kimchi pancakes! read more

Easily the best food I've eaten in a while. Healthy tasty and definitely spiritual experience. The tea is phenomenal while you wait for the food which is quick. We recently moved up north and go here frequently and order from here too. Must try! read more

Great healthy food, wonderful helpful owner & peaceful atmosphere. Wish I lived closer...

Awesome Korean restaurant to support! Great portions, healthy and plentiful options, and most importantly, delicious food :) As of July 27, 2021 there's no dine in and grill menu items aren't available since the owner of the store was the only one working. He told me his entire staff quit during the pandemic. It's more important than ever to support local businesses like this and I urge all Korean food lovers to check this place out! ps. sorry for the bad quality pics i was in a hurry to eat lol read more

Amitabul - Yin and Yan - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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As a vegetarian who has to keep both gluten-free and soy-free for medical reasons, I was giddy reading this menu!! Usually I am relieved to see 1-2 items on a menu that I can safely eat, but I had so many delicious-sounding choices here!! I landed on the Jade Maki Sushi and the Buddha Bop (asked for mild), with an energy tea! I also got to taste the Cure-All soup my friend ordered, which looked absolutely incredible, but was just a bit too spicy for my tastebuds. But he ate the whole thing, slowly, at it was spicy and massive. It was the most beautifully plated soup I've ever seen. My meal was giant, too, so I got to have left-overs today and they were somehow even better the second day! Best vegan meal in town, and the prices are very reasonable. Plus, free parking! Loved this place!! read more

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We've been three times and the food is healthy and mostly delicious, although some dishes definitely have better flavor than others. Highly recommend the Dr K's spicy stew, but it did make my head sweat! The lemon ginger tea is fantastic. Would rate 4.4. read more

Loved this place. Such healthy and delicious food. I only wish this was closer to my home. read more

Amitabul - This motto is on the table. How wonderful! - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Delicious Korean vegan food. The jade maki sushi and energy make roll were fresh and delicious with sauces on the side. The mandoo dumplings have a thin skin and tasty filling. The chop chae was great with the glass noodles just spicy enough and the vegetables slightly crispy. The original pancakes were filling and tasty. The only slightly disappointment was the herb bi bim bop. Not sure what herbs to have expected. We are used to having the vegetables separated. Anyway, all in all it was a pleasant experience and we are planning to return, particularly as there are not many restaurants with kitchens which are meat free. The altar up front was very attractive and gave us a sense that the food prep intentions were aligned with our beliefs. read more

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Walked in to Amitabul we were in route to an Indian restaurant. Weren't sure if it was open but fortunately it was. Upon entering Amitabul you walk in to an enclosed foyer covered with celebrities and a overpowering smell of incense. We came and there was one man eating. (12:15) by the time we left the place was about two thirds full. I had a ginger citron tea with orange zest , ginger and honey. Was good maybe just a little less honey. I ordered the Dark side of the moon with rice noodles and shiitake mushrooms. My brother ordered Acura tofu with vegetables and brown rice. Was pretty tasty a little spicy . I might come back and try the soups. read more

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Love their vegan Korean food and kim chee made by the owner!!! This is a must for all vegans

As you walk into Amitabul, you immediately feel the zen and peaceful atmosphere of the place. This unique restaurant serves a vegan and organic Korean menu that includes soup, dumplings, potato pancakes, noodles, and bibimbop. Although the dishes are organic and vegetarian, it has a comfort and home cooked feel to the dishes. To start, we ordered the 12 pieces of Mandoo Vegan Dumplings and those were delicious especially with the side of spiced miso sauce. We also ordered the original Amitabul pancakes served with the spicy miso sauce which is highly recommended. This can also be ordered as a main dish since the servings are huge. For the drinks, the teas were strong and flavorful especially the ginger energy tea. I'm giving this place three stars due to service and problem with one of the dishes ordered. The service was a tad bit slow but granted we arrived for dinner on a Friday night. Secondly, it pains me to write this but unfortunately there was hair with one of the dishes ordered, Tibetan High Noon noodles. We were really excited for this dish since it was well recommended in several reviews and is well seasoned and spicy. We decided not to make the complaint since the waiting time for our food was a bit long and we didn't want to get further delayed. Other than this instance, we did enjoy the ambiance and the rest of the dishes ordered. read more

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I've had this place bookmarked for a while now, but never really remembered it til now as I sit here wrapped in a blanket, coughing both of my lungs out, and unable to breathe through my nose. I haven't gotten sick in a long time, so I'm feeling like a real baby now, but what better use of new age technology than to lie in bed and order some soup from Uber eats?! I went with Dr. K's cure all soup because I felt like I needed some nutrients and some spice to clear my sinuses. It arrived in less than 45 minutes to my door, piping hot and separated by broth and veggies/noodles. Sosososoooo good *and sososososoooo spicy* I was sweating in minutes and could finally breathe!! The broth is delicious, and not overly salty like many other soups (which is good if you've been dehydrated). There are plenty of vegetables, noodles, and tofu to make a full hearty meal and even have more for later. I'll definitely be ordering from here again or stopping by to eat in someday! read more

Amitabul - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was fresh. No oil used in the food and also not many substitute proteins (other than tofu) used on the menu which I liked read more

Amitabul - Tibetan High Noon - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois