Wow wow wow! After months of searching we have finally found our new favorite upscale dinner spot in Milwaukee: Char'd! First of all, get a reservation on Open Table beforehand! This is a guaranteed way to secure your spot AND it helps the restaurant plan for your visit. Win-win! Second, the menu is amazing! So many delicious cocktails, wines, and beers. My husband loved his Foggy Geezer IPA and I loved my Plum Collins cocktail. They were perfect. Third, the food was DIVINE!!!! We were on a flavor rollercoaster of joy from start to finish. To start, we ordered the Char'd dumplings and Leeky Chicken. Both were FANTASTIC! The dumplings were delightfully flavorful and crispy! The Leeky Chicken was amazing: sweet, spicy, and sour. They were also crispy with a delicious Asian slaw. I could have had the leeky chicken for my entire meal and been happy! For our entrees, my husband got the Spicy chicken and I got the kimchi beef Fried rice. We were both overjoyed with our choices. Connor's food was sooo good, plus it came with amazing sides of rice, lettuce leaves, and three side sauces. And epic flavorful delight! I got the kimchi beef fried rice and it was so good! I love kimchi beef fried rice because they are usually deliciously uniform. How're ever, Char'd did an amazing twist on the dish with crispy rice straws and a mor savory/ginger forward sauce: I LOVED IT!!!!! I was actually happy to find that I was too full to finish so that I can have leftovers to enjoy in the future! Fourth, the server was wonderfully helpful, kind, and professional. We felt very well taken care of, but not smothered with attention. This is a hard balance, but our server was expert. Thank you! Finally, the space is chic, welcoming, and clean. And prices are very complimentary to the high quality food/portion sizes you receive! All this today: we loved our experience at Char'd. It far exceeded our expectations. We cannot wait to return and it has definitely earned its way onto our regular rotation for visits from Chicago. Thanks for a fantastic dining experience, Char'd! See you next time! read more

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Made an early rez so we could get some food before the Bucks game. We were seated immediately and got bevies quickly. I like the vibe of the place! The food? Well.... It was OK. The pork belly was not as tendered as I'd prefer. I liked that they provided lettuce to make wraps and all the little sauces and side dishes allows you to choose your own adventure. read more

Char'd - Drinks! - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Honestly, did not have the best experience. The food was just okay, I tried the Bibimbap and sampled the dumplings. My favorite was the dumplings- highlight of the experience. The space was decorated well. Unfortunately, what really stood out to me was how awful the server was. She was rarely around and did not refill our waters although did have time to talk and have shots with a coworker who was enjoying a meal waiting for his shift. I will most likely not return. read more

Great restaurant in downtown Milwaukee! Everything I've had here was really good! It's a great place to grab a drink at the bar or have a full meal in their dining room. Definitely recommend to others! read more

Visited Char'd for the first time on a Saturday night. Was able to put in dinner reservations a couple weeks in advance and was glad to do so because the venue was lively! My party of 2 had an earlier seating at 5:30 pm and we were shown our table immediately. I would describe char'd's menu as being a rustic American take on Korean-inspired classics. We weren't incredibly hungry so just got the seafood pancake to start and the Korean short ribs as a main entree to share. The pancake was fully of nice seafood chunks and had a very savory taste with a crispy exterior (solid 8.5/10). The short rib was precut for you which was nice (for sharing) and the flavor was very juicy & had great charring (9/10). The short ribs were served with fresh lettuce wraps and our waiter kindly gave us a lettuce refill when we ran out (no additional charge). Overall, the food and vibes were really good, always nice to see Korean food done right especially in the heart of Milwaukee! read more

Char'd - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We dined at Char'd most recently on Valentine's Day but have visited many times before and have always been happy with the food. This visit we arrived early for our reservation so we started with a cocktail at the bar - we both decided to go with the PB&J Old Fashioned because we love OF's and this one sounded interesting. This drink would be really good if the ingredients were shaken and then poured over ice and topped with less soda but it was definitely still drinkable! Once we were seated at our table, we decided to share a mix of dishes. We ordered the Char'd Dumplings (always a favorite for us), the Leeky Chicken, the Shisito Cauliflower, the Garlic Chili Shrimp, and finally the Beef Bibimbop. Our favorite this time was the Leeky Chicken but all of the dishes were very good! Our server was attentive and providing helpful suggestions which is always appreciated. Overall, another great visit to Char'd! read more

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Most of the packaging was compostable. The effort to add less plastic to the pile is very awesome!! However, neither the food quality nor the portions balance the cost of the dishes - and our food was cold by the time we got it. Beef Bulgogi is $22 and the flavors were good , but the portion size was small and it was missing the vegetables listed. The scallion pancakes were very greasy and overly charred. The veggie bibimbop was lacking in flavor. When it was mixed with the beef bulgogi it was actually pretty good! The togarashi fries were tasty and moreish! *We ordered delivery through Postmates. read more

This is not a traditional Korean restaurant. I usually love banchans the most when I go to a Korean spot and they don't have it. So- I was disappointed initially. But when my food arrived- it totally made up for it. Everything we ordered was on par with the best Korean food I have had. We specially loved the scallion pancake which was crispy and juicy at the same time, the braised pork belly was awesomely tender, tofu soup was extremely spicy yet flavorful. Bibimbap had a milder gojujang than usual and the bulgogi had a sweater after taste. All in all- I sure found a new Korean spot whenever I head to Milwaukee. Must try for Korean food lovers! I don't think it will disappoint. read more

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I went on a date here with my boyfriend. We got the Korean wings as an appetizer which were fantastic. Our entrees were mediocre. I got the pork bulgogi and he got the braised belly which both seemed pretty dry. Our waitress was very sweet. If we were to go back, we would both get something different for entrees. read more

Char'd - Pork Bulgogi, Braised Belly - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Food was superb and the service was excellent. Had the whole restaurant to myself for my bday yesterday. The ambience was a whole vibe!

Love this place it's my favorite Korean spot get the wings and the soup!!! With noodles!!!

Update: Allergy friendly-I have have returned multiple times and this place gets better and better. One of the parties has a few food allergies and Char'd now has a list of their allergens by menu item (see photos). I also got to try some new dishes and drinks. Service is always great and nobody rushes you. read more

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The Char'd dumplings were amazing. Both entrees were hot (temperature), of excellent quality and very tasty! Service was impeccable- there when you needed it and not hovering. Decor and seating are tasteful and comfortable. I'd recommend making reservations for your party of two or more today! I wish I'd taken pictures of the food - next time I will. Also enjoyed a different cuisine for the holidays. It's a refreshing change read more

We came here because the Outsider was packed, but this place was definitely worth it! A little pricey, however, that is typical for most Korean restaurants I've visited. read more

Char'd - The food was amazing and worth the price! - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

If you're looking to add variety to your meals then char'd is the place to go! Their menu is mouth watering and their apps are delicious! I would highly recommend the wings and the dumplings! Both were so good! read more

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My wife and I decide to come here for our 11th year anniversary dinner. We've both been craving korean food and also wanted to try a new restaurant. For a Friday night it wasn't that busy which was great! We arrived around 7pm and was seated right away. The atmosphere was nice, quiet and relaxing. Drinks- I got the The Far East cocktail and my wife had the galaxy lemonade. Both were very good! I loved mine, it was great! You can taste the citrus, cinnamon and honey ginger. Definitely give it a try!! The galaxy lemonade was very refreshing! Appetizers- KFC or also known as their korean fried chicken. Honest opinion it was good but nothing really stood out to me. Had a nice sweet glaze and was served with some cubes pickled radish. Kimchi disco fries- Delicious! I am surprise of how good this appetizers was, never had anything like it but it surely didn't disappoint. A must try!!!! Entree- Beef bimbimbap- was very good and delicious! Love the over cook rice at the bottom of the skillet gives it a extra crunch! Overall I really like this dish! I've had many bimbimbap and this was one of my favorite! Pork bulgogi- was served with fresh lettuce, rice, pickled onion. Very good! My wife loved it. The pork was sizzling and seasoned well! Definitely the star of the night!! Yes I would return, modern style korean food! Food was fantastic, service was great! read more

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Ambiance was ok. The lights inside were a bit bright for an evening table for two. We received a menu and were told someone would be back to take our order. After about 30 minutes of nothing. We had already looked over the menu and knew what we wanted but no one came to take our order, so my husband had to go up and ask for some service. Finally 5 minutes later, someone came over to take our order. I asked some questions about the Prosecco and the server didn't know, as far as the type. Anyhow, we ordered. Our starters were the korean fried chicken wings and potstickers. Pot stickers were good. Wings not so much. Not a ton of flavor. I ordered the soup with glass noodles. Soup was so bland and the noodles too gummy. Beef bland. My husband ordered mongolian beef. They brought my soup out and then my husband's dish never came out! The server came by and said "would you like your check?"I said, "we are still waiting on my husband's entree." He said he would go in the back and check. He came back a few min later and said the kitchen must have lost the ticket and that he could put the order in now. We said no thanks. As it was an hour after my entree had come and gone! None even came to clear our plates of the appetizers either....Disappointing to say the least! read more

Char'd - table not cleaned from the apps - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Service was incredibly slow (45 minutes for appetizers) and left quite a bit to be desired. We had to cancel additional orders following the arrival of our appetizers, as the togarashi fries lacked salt and contained an unpleasant amount of oil. The "KFC" chicken wings were tasty, but I am unsure what made them Korean. They did not taste like any Korean-style chicken wings I have ever had; they had minimal fry coating and had a sauce that was rather runny. I arrived with the intention of having galbi, but we were told that they had just sold the last one (barely 3 hours post-opening on a Sunday, and they are out?). Between lackluster service, unprofessional and loud kitchen conversations, and poor inventory management, what was meant to be a pleasant night out turned out to be a complete waste. Coming from the Chicagoland area, this restaurant fell flat on so many levels; there was nothing authentic here, the service was abysmal, and the prices shocked even Illinoisans. Please, consider other amazing restaurants nearby. read more

Delish! Was a little slow even for a Monday night but worth the wait! Got the Mushroom Entree. The croifle is buttery and delicious! read more

Char'd - Croiffle - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Wow! The food here was amazing and the service was great. I arrived last minute due to a friend coming in town and her flight arriving late, we were about 45 minutes until they closed. They warned us when the kitchen closed and if we wanted food to do it timely and we appreciated it that. A great restaurant that I really recommend to try if you're in third ward. read more

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I passed this place constantly and never stopped by. Why I wasted so much time in my life without it, I will never understand. This food was AMAZING. My friend who lived in South Korea for over 2 years stated it was the best Korean food she's had since she got back. We ate squid, beef, and chicken. The scallop pancakes were phenomenal too. Don't wait months of your life ignoring this place like I did. Do yourself a favor and go! read more

This restaurant wants to be upscale Korean food but it's lacking in so many ways. The pros about this restaurant is obviously its location and that the indoor decor and ambience is nice. The good vibes stops there. The food is mediocre at best. It's giving overpriced, small portions, of basic Korean dishes / cuts of meat. My biggest issue is how the banchan is on a hot stone bowl. Like opting out would be amazing addition but the menu really does not show any indications that that is how it's served other than pictures in here. Korean food and like Asian cuisine is meant to be very much so family style and it seems like this restaurant is giving white washed filtered out American food with Korean seasonings. It's giving apple bees/blackbear diner but with Korean cuts of meat/seasonings and def not the price point. Don't get me wrong the food is fine, it's cooked fine, the rice is fine, but for the price and how it's advertised I'm very disappointed at the presentation and flavor. It wants to be a restaurant like Saffron, but it's more mediocre than a mom and pop Korean restaurant. I would avoid if you're used to Korean restaurants, but with the lack of authentic flavors these Americanized Asian establishments fill the wants. Also I forgot to mention how they were basically out of some cuts of meat. Like how are you a restaurant that serves bbq and be out by 7/8pm. read more

The food is amazing! Great atmosphere great service! We go often and always enjoy the experience!

After living long term in Milwaukee, I began to give up hope on ever finding any food that's good. Even though I've already been to Char'd previously it didn't surprise me. I thought it was overpriced korean food. I thought I'd try it again with my brother. He got the kimchi beef fried rice and I got the beef soup. We also ordered the seafood pancakes. I would say the pancakes were decent- would maybe order it again. The main dishes however were pretty good. Definitely took a long time for them to cool down. We were both pleasantly surprised, but then again the bar has been set low for MKE. I think I would indeed come back if my friends wanted to go back, but I wouldn't go out of my way since it totaled 50$. I would still pick Merge for Korean food in the city. My brother gives this place a 4/5, but I would give it a 3/5. read more

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Blah ambiance. Decent service. Food: Fried pot stickers coated in a sweet sauce. Scallion pancake was overly greasy and couldn't taste the kimchi. Bibimbap had overcooked carrots, zucchini and steak and the rice was burnt (black) at the bottom of the pan accompanied by a spicy sauce that was sweet. If you like you food greasy and sweet, this is the place for you. read more

Each business has its target market and goal, and I believe this place is for having the experience of a nice dining place with slightly different type of food. From the pictures, I loved what I saw. Presentation is great. It's one of the only 2 Korean restaurants from South MKE DoorDash. I was excited from all the hype to order from here on a cozy day. Tofu soup and beef soup. Both are My favorite dishes from Korea, always bulgogi and tofu soup. They are super traditional and they are the same everywhere. I would not say they were not edible, but they were not good either, quality or quantity. If you know how Korean tofu/beef soups look and taste like, you probably won't find the picture appealing. Lot of OIL & bland broth, and that is usually my favorite part of most dishes, the broth, the gravy, the sauce. Meaning they didn't make their broth, nor use a good pre-made one. Idk where the oil part came from, that's not usual to see that much oil in tofu soup. Then, if it's just the beef that was little in quantity for the same price as the tofu soup, I'd understand, but the tofu was also in a much small amount, 1/3 of what I usually have, so it was not about the price. It is the style of restaurant. Not from MKE, so I can't say it for the taste of the local. read more

Char'd - Soft Tofu Stew Soup Beef Soybean Stew Soup Edamame Kimchi - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The owner was fantasic and even stopped by to say hi. The menu is phenomenal and the night was very busy. As a Celiac, I had to watch it carefully, but the bibimbap was delicious! read more

Food was good, but I believe due to short staff, the wait to get our drink order in was about 15 minutes, and another 10 Minutes to get our food order in. Then, it was the wait to get the actual food at the table. The part that was frustrating, was a table that was Sat about 10 Minutes after we arrived received their food first with a party of 4 just like us. I enjoyed the food, but was not very happy about the wait times. read more

I would give Char'd a 3.5 if possible. I was a little hesitant to try Char'd as I enjoyed a lot of Korean food when I was located in Atlanta, GA. This restaurant is tucked away in the Third Ward. You definitely have to be looking for it. Street parking is available but you may have a short walk. We were seated at the community table. A long table that gets 10% off drinks if you choose to be seated there. We did not get the option not to be seated here. We weren't bothered by it as there was plenty of room. I tried a couple drinks: Kombucha Mule, Jeja Paloma, and the Jujube Old Fashioned. The drinks weren't special. I was disappointed in my Mule as I barely tasted any Kombucha. As for appetizers I tried the Korean Fried Chicken and Beef Tartare. We then finished off the meal with Beef Bulgolgi, Super Bowl, and a side of Kimchi. The Korean Fried Chicken was hands down the best part of our entire meal. The wings were large and full of flavor. They had the best crunch. Be warned that this is a messy dish! The server will bring you warm towels to clean off with though. The Beef Tartare was too sweet. The Beef Bulgogi came with lettuce wraps aka tiny pieces that barely could make a wrap. The flavor was good but the dish was overpriced for the amount of meat you get. The Super Bowl was a standard bibimbap. If you're craving Korean food, try your shot here. Your craving should be fulfilled with their selection. read more

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Food is dynamite, love the chicken wings with fries. The shrimp is also a favorite. This place never lets you down with delicious food and perfect flavor. Service is okay but definitely doesn't make a difference when food is so amazing. read more

Service was slow with little to no communication. We found out from another table that it was a 1.5 hour wait after we ordered so there was no going back. We had to constantly ask the server for water. They were short staffed which was the only reason we had an unpleasant experience. The dumplings were good but the pork belly and the bulgogi weren't amazing. Cute place just needs to be staffed. read more

Thank you to our server Anita who was an incredible joy to care for us during our meal. And oh my goodness this is my newest favorite restaurant I have tried in Milwaukee. The beef bulgogi and ginger tea made my taste buds dance. The flavors were divine and it's been 4 days since I had the meal and I can still taste the flavors. The cauliflower app was a delicious too! Highly recommend. Great ambiance, decor, staff and food! Win, win, win! read more

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We really enjoyed everything we ordered. The grilled pork elevates this restaurant as one of my favorite in the city. read more

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I wanted to take a friend that was in town this weekend to Char'd as we both love Korean food and I loved the food last time I visited. Our experience started a little weird. Showed up for our reservation and stood at the hostess stand for a full 2 minutes (I know that doesn't sound long but it felt it) while the host was standing there writing something down. I understand it might have been a to go order or something important but she didn't even look up to acknowledge our presence. The service did not get any better from there unfortunately. We sat wanting refills on our drinks for a half hour and never ended up getting any. Our server was very sweet when she was around, on a positive note. The food was absolutely amazing. I got the bibimbap and devoured it. My friend had the spicy chicken and also loved it. Our drinks were well made and went down fast. The decor and ambiance is also top notch. Maybe an off night for service. I would definitely return. read more

Char'd - Paloma - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Yes. Yes. Yes. Definitely visit Char'd. I had briefly taken a look at other reviews and photos on yelp before deciding I had to come. I made it my mission and boy, Char'd does not disappoint. Located in the Third Ward, it surprisingly was not too hard to find parking on a Friday night. Char'd is definitely a more upscale dining experience, which is reflected in the space, the ambiance, the decor and menu. It's pricier than all the Korean places I've been to, but the whole experience was worth it. We were tucked in a cute corner by the kitchen and I loved every smell coming from it! I will say that my biggest regret will be that I am gluten-free in this leg of my life because their KFC wings looked so good! I was jealous of all the other diners who ordered them. And let me tell you, it's a hot commodity because wings were coming out left and right. So do yourself a favor and order them! For drinks we ordered the black cherry mojito and the jujube old fashioned. For food we opted for the beef tartare small plate and then beef and pork bulgogi for our main dish. Listen, this food was seriously on point. The beef tartare was not only seasoned perfectly and paired so nicely with sesame seaweed chips, but it was topped with a decadent egg yolk that really made this dish truly amazing. I didn't want to stop eating it. On to the bulgogi; absolutely delicious. So the bulgogi comes out on this amazing hot stone and I highly suggest you adding your rice to this stone and mixing it up! They provide this cute little wrap of greens if you want to do lettuce wraps, but I didn't. It's paired with pickled vegetables that were really delicious. I don't normally finish all my food when at a restaurant, but I housed this! I didn't want it to end. Superb. I had great company ;) so there's no surprise I had the best time, but I love that the service was absolutely phenomenal. The waitress we had was amazing! I love that there are different dining styles; there is space for everyone! Couples, double dates and big friend groups. All are welcome. So go already!! will most definitely be coming back! read more

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We tried three appetizers and one entree and everything was absolutely delicious. Staff was kind and accommodating. Great price point for the quality of the food. Definitely will be back because it's fucking delicious! read more

Char'd - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Outstanding. The beef Bulgogi was outstanding, cauliflower was so flavorful and the beef and the Galbi short ribs were amazing. Service was decent and I have to say I'd come back next week. If you're trying to avoid carbs then this place is for you. Lettuce wraps all the way. I give them a Solid! read more

I used to love char'd but sadly they changed the menu and took off my favorites items :(

We tried Char'd through their partnership with Tied House. We ordered on our phones and it was delivered to our table next door! There were tons of yummy options. We all got different things and then each got an order of fries (though we probably could've gotten half that amount since they give you a ton). The food definitely had a little kick to it and they sent me extra sauce for my fries. Our food came very quickly and we all were excited to take home leftovers for later. I would definitely recommend ordering both when you're at Tied House and separately. read more

The ambiance and seating were formal and upscale. We made reservations ahead of time and accommodated at the time arrival. It was less busier than anticipated for a Friday night. Waiter was pleasing to understand the party's indecisiveness. Moving onto the food: GET THE KFC CHICKEN. AND DO NOT SHARE THEM. I may have eaten this whole appetizer by myself... They're crispy and have this amazingly sweet and spicy flavor. The wings were easier to eat over the drumsticks. The waiter was nice enough to bring in towels to wipe our hands when we were done. Braised belly: The pork pretty much melts in your mouth but lacked some flavor to it so I added the sauce on the side which kind of pieced everything back together. read more

Char'd - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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