food was SO good. we got the wings, the shrimp banh mi, the steamed dumplings, and some of the tacos. I would reccomend everything. Will definitely be back. read more

4.5 stars in reality Tried the vegan/vegetarian mushroom japchae. The portion size was gigantic, but the japchae itself consisted mostly of vegetables (carrots, onions, bokchoy, and of course mushrooms) so it was easy enough to finish the portion in one sitting. Despite its size, the dish was extremely light and flavourful and I had enough room for cheesecake at a neighbouring establishment. My friend ordered the pork bento box, and though I don't eat meat, the arrangement and plating of the food was a beautiful visual spectacle. We shared the spiced fries that came with a creamy aioli dip - the fries were perfectly spiced but perhaps not unique to this restaurant in terms of quality and flavour. There were many dishes on the menu that looked like they were veganizable, so I will definitely try them when I return. The ambience was unremarkable, though the restaurant was very clean. You need to order at the counter and the food is brought to your table. The servers were very polite. The food is on the pricier end in the context of a somewhat characterless ambience and the fact that you need to order at the counter. My friend and I travelled for nearly an hour to get to this restaurant, and were quite pleased on the whole. We will definitely be back, and I look forward to trying more vegan/vegetarian options! read more

Del Seoul is a great spot for some Korean bites! We tried the K-Town Wings, Sesame-Chili Shrimp Tacos, Kalbi Taco, and a side of Kimchi. To be honest, I probably wouldn't get the tacos again, and definitely make sure you read the size description for the Kimchi as it is quite small lol, but the K-Town Wings were some of the best wings I've had in the city! The inside is cute and quaint. Service is very straightforward and efficient, which is always a plus for a counter serve spot! read more

Del Seoul - K-Town Wings - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The year was 2008 in LA and I got my first taste of a Korean BBQ Taco at David Choi's Kogi truck. Since then we've seen "fusion" be a major part of the culinary landscape. While many places seem forced places like Del Seoul seem like it's simply foods someone likes to eat who grew up in a melting pot. Spending time in Chicago all these years I never thought of it as a "fusion" city due to it's long standing traditional roots, but as long as your doing something cool and creative places like Del Seoul seem to succeed over places that don't have the vision. Having been raised in Southern California and visitng Mexico 100+ times I'm pretty well qualified to speak on tortillas and tacos and spending time in LA's Koreatown (largest in America) and Orange County (largest Vietnamese population in America) I can also speak on the other fusion cuisines. Initially I didn't think Chicago had tacos like that, but spending time near Pilsen I quickly realized the Mexican food scene is on par with anything south of the Mason Dixon. From the outside, in the day time the signage reminds me of the fallen Souplantation, at night it gets lost as it needs more color. Inside it's a little too casual for a true Korean spot, it's far more Taco spot. Decor seems lost with bright fridges, fast food style menu, but seating at least trying to keep you there (think wings sports bar without the TV's). Not sure why there are snacks on racks like a bodega. Wait staff, but not full service. I found the tacos (KBBQ, shrimp) to be interesting, but slightly disappointing. The tortillas are a little bland, too large for street tacos, too large for americanized one's. On the dry side, but still toothsome. The flour tortillas are better, but lack the chew and are wrong for tacos. Imo a bit too much slaw, veg on top. The sauce needs to be more savory and the cabbage should be shaved Japanese style. I liked the bibimbop becuase of the full accoutrement and the Kalbi poutine becuase the flavors are so rich despite needing some refinement (kennebeck fries), but it's got great plating, color and balance. Service is quite good as you can tell they serve alot of small young families and pretty experienced eaters, price is pretty good for the food and the area. Ultimately what loses a star for them is their identity crisis. Japanese miso soup and bento, korean meats on mexican tacos, korean meats on vietnamese banh mi's (shrimp one is closer to a po boy. They lack butter cut mayo, pate and maggi sauce. It's just a french baguette, daikon, carrots, cilantro, jalapeno, aioli is closer to straight mayo. It's less about the fusion, but you gotta fuze the best parts of each and you have to get the core parts right first before you put it together. it's R&D and authenticity. My Mexican friends would never let me make/eat sub par tortillas, my Vietnamese friends would never let me miss the pate, my Canadian friends wouldn't let me eat poutine with russet potatos. Speaking in todays terms their dishes seem to be made by A.I. They definitely get the korean parts right, but are batting .500 on every other dish. If you want tasty food come here, but if you want salt of the earth fusion flavors and properly developed dishes (the kind when me and my friends from other cultures cook together) you should look elsewhere. read more

Three adults ordered below for lunch: Sambai fish taco $5.95, Kalbi taco $4.5, BBQ chicken taco $3.99, Kimchi fries $10.99, Bento box bulgogi $18.99, Mushroom Japche $14.99. We loved Bento box bulgogi, it was extremely good, absolutely deserved 5/5. Mushroom Japche was very tasty, deserved another 5 out of 5. Even though no waiting to get a table, but it was packed. read more

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A great fast-casual restaurant serving healthy, tasty food. The bibimbap bowls were delicious and surprisingly filling. The sauce that comes on the side is pretty spicy but still flavorful. And prices are very fair too which is nice. read more

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Went here recently midday, and I wish I've been to this place sooner. Food was really tasty and delicious. I ordered some miso soup for this cold weather. I also ordered the bibimbap, I chose the one on the hot stone. It definitely was hot, be careful. Serving size was big, definitely wasn't able to finish it myself. I actually like how you order and they seat you at a table with a number and they just bring your food. Staff were really nice and friendly. Place was cute too! Definitely will come back again. read more

Del Seoul - Miso Soup - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We eat here a couple of times a month Food is awesome Highly recommend the OG chicken and pan fried dumplings

I've heard of their Korean-style fried chicken for a long time, and today I finally got a chance to try it! It was soooo delicious... The staff there were so nice! The checking process was fast and very efficient. I had a great dining experience there, sitting near the window at the front. Love it! Will definitely recommend to all of you!!! read more

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Good place for casual Korean food. Order at the cash register and they will bring the food to your table. The bibimbap was delicious and loaded with vegetables. I did find the beef was dry and overcooked. read more

Del Seoul - Bibimbap Regular - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great dumplings , and great tacos!!! Love this spot. Fast and friendly workers. Clean your own tables. Good prices!

Great miso soup and fries. No complaints. Would be happy to return to try the japchae, tofu stew, and dolsot bibimbap. Friendly and polite service and nice location. :) read more

My first time eating Korean food, it was really good and fulfilling. There's an option to have the bimimbop on a regular plate or On the hot plate - the hot plate made the rice crispy and kept the food warm for a very long time. A mix of vegetables and flavors made this extremely tasty. The front staff was friendly and recommended a few dishes. The restaurant was pretty small and tight but got the job done overall. It Wasn't special but cute, read more

Del Seoul - Bibimbap Regular hot plate - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best food I've had in a long time. Super high quality food and flavors for the price. Vibes in there were great and I definitely want to go back again. read more

Del Seoul - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm not always a fan of Asian fusion but del Seoul does it very well. The kimchi fries are always a must and you can't go wrong with the tacos. I saw they had a Super Bowl Sunday deal that comes with soju??? I'm definitely trying that. Del Seoul is a staple in the Lincoln park neighborhood and such a quick and easy takeout order for the lazy, cold nights. read more

I left Chicago in 2020, but still come for business every now and then. I ate here with my brother so many times in the years after they opened. The menu has expanded, the place has so many great offerings. I went in and ordered one spicy pork taco, and one shrimp taco along with the Kimchi fries and a diet Snapple. The slaw on top is addicting. I know from my heritage that there's some sesame oil with the soy dressing. It would make for a great salad and they're generous with the toppings and meat. Both proteins on the taco were done well, seasoned and cooked to perfection. The kimchi fries are killer. Made to share, but if you're determined like I was- you can finish them and not eat for the rest of the day lol. So delicious. Go with friends and order shared dishes along with your tacos or beef bowls. Support small owned businesses! This one is a gem- read more

Del Seoul - Shrimp Taco and Spicy Pork Taco - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Tasty korean style tacos! Love that they use korean salad on top to keep it fresh and there's a good amount of stuff in these! Came for a little snack and I almost wanted to order more even though I wasn't hungry. I got the Shrimp taco, which was a bit overcooked but was tasty. Would get the bulgogi in the future, which was flavorful and tasty. I think I loved the salad on top, which really made it a little different in my opinion. read more

Del Seoul - Bulgogi and shrimp tacos - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is very chill and great for casual dining. The tacos have so much on them and are so delicious! read more

Del Seoul - Banh mi - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We stopped by on a busy Saturday for lunch. The staff was quick to tell us they have a table that they could clean for our party of 4 so we were off to a good start. We ordered 4 BBQ pork bento boxes as it was highly recommended. We were not disappointed. It was better than I even dreamed. It came sizzling to the table, smelling delicious. It was a beautiful presentation and every last bite was delicious. It was a great place to eat. The ambiance itself was nothing g special but the food and waitstaff put it over the top and we will definitely be back. I would literally drive from Milwaukee to take care of my craving for Del Seoul. Keep up the great work. Highly recommend. read more

Del Seoul - Mouth watering...delicious. - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Prices are great. Food came out quickly and it tasted very delicious. You go in and place your order and yoy get assigned to a table. That was also a very quick process. Our table was kind of shaky but that was our only issue. Workers are also very nice. read more

Del Seoul - Shrimp, kalbi, and fish tacos - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Del Seoul did not disappoint. The K town chicken wings were outstanding. Super juicy, packed with flavor, and perfectly crisp. Cooked just right and the sauce takes them to another level. The Korean BBQ tacos were just as impressive. We tried the kalbi taco and the pork taco and both were incredible. The tortillas were soft and fresh and every bite had a burst of flavor. We ordered on Grubhub and were honestly blown away. Definitely coming back. read more

The food is authentic and the flavors are good. The short ribs were flavored just right and a little sweet and cooked well but still warm and moist. It came on a bed of onions which tasted great and the bento box also included a salad that had dressing that was perfectly light and a bit gingery and sweet and was not overbearing. Normally, I have to ask for dressing on the side, but here I can eat it the way they mix it in.And the rice had some thick sauce w oyster and teriyaki like flavor which I didn't like because it was too strong and salty and didn't go with the Kalbi and salad, but the rest of the box was great. The spicy tofu soup was too spicy for me, but it included enough seafood like clams, mussels, High quality chuck like meat for beef with no fat, shrimp, and lots of soft silken tofu. I wish they would allow at least mild or spicy as they told us they already make it a certain spice level and cannot change it. Next time I won't be buying the spicy tofu soup ever again because it's too spicy. But the other food items are good and we will be happy to return. There is indoor and outdoor seating and a very clean bathroom. They also have free water and a soda dispensing machine. But please do not throw out the silverware because it seems to happen frequently and the staff have to dumpster dive for metal silverware that people throw out by mistake. They're doing a great job of using recyclable and reusable utensils, but they need people to not throw them out. Thank you. One last thing is that this is not a typical Korean traditional restaurant where you have free side dishes so that is not what you will get if you come here but at least the food does taste authentic. There's also no free parking on the street. You have to pay the meter through the Park Chicago mobile app. read more

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Del Seoul is a nice spot to grab some quick but fresh Korean BBQ style food. We tried the street style dumplings, a shrimp and a BBQ chicken taco, and a BBQ chicken bento box. The bento box was generously portioned, the tacos were filling, and the dumplings were very good but I think next time I'd get them pan-fried instead of steamed - some crispiness would've been better. The service was very quick and I liked the casual vibes inside with cashier ordering, but it still felt like a place you'd want to sit down and eat. The flavors of the food were good but for some reason left something to be desired. I overall had a good experience though and will be coming back! read more

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Del Seoul - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had gone right at lunch time, and the place filled up pretty quick - it is a pretty small place but clean. Workers were very nice in helping us navigate the menu and provided recommendations. Enjoyed the fusion of Mexican and Korean foods. read more

Del Seoul - Spicy Bibim Noodles (Jjol Myun) Spicy Pork Taco Shrimp Taco - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow, amazing, truly amazing fish tacos. The fillets were crispy and not too oily; slaw was seasoned just right but with a kick; the fillets were huge and not too heavily breaded. Two of those tacos were perfect portion for me. Service was quick and ambiance was casual. I will definitely return! read more

Del Seoul - Fish tacos - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is good, but the tacos often use stale tortillas. If they used fresh tortillas, this would be an easy 5 star

Please do me a favor and make sure you try the SHRIMP TACO! It's definitely their best taco and I could easily just order 3 of those. I also really like their fish taco, perfectly crisp! Haven't tried anything else on the menu other than the tacos, but they are worth writing a review for! Friendly staff. The place can get tight if crowded. read more

I always love coming to Del Seoul. I have been coming here for years. Kimchi fries will always be a favorite of mine. I always love the Kalbi, shrimp, and fish taco! I recommend you try it! read more

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One of my most favorite local spots in the area. I dream of these wings. Highly recommend. read more

Del Seoul - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was super busy on a Saturday evening for dinner, but was only a 10-15 min wait to get a table. Plenty of to go orders too. The ambience inside is warm and bustling, casual. The tables are close together. The food itself came out hot and quickly, and I thought it was good but not mindblowing like some other Korean food I've had. The kimchi was great though. The Kalbi was a bit chewy and hard to bite cleanly. Salad dressing was yummy read more

Del Seoul - Kalihi - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here SO many times, and for me never to have written a review is criminal. I've come here with my siblings when we were craving comfort food and our go tos are always the kalbi beef tacos and the gamja fries. They have a variety of other dishes as well, but these two items are just our go tos. Street parking outside is metered and is rather iffy, but if you find a parking spot, the whole street is full of fun local businesses to support. Upon entering you'll walk up to the counter to order where they will assign you a table, and bring your food out to you. The food comes out super quickly and pricing is fairly reasonable. We love our experience here every time, and can always count on them to offer the same flavors and quality food. read more

Del Seoul on Clark St in the Lincoln Park area of #Chicago has been serving Korean style food worth a try. The restaurant is not very big and often stays busy but the service does a good job getting everyone taken care of. The bibimbop was my favorite and it came with a ton of food. The tacos are also worth a try, especially the sesame chili shrimp tacos and Kalbi tacos. Steam dumplings were a disappointment. Based on the quality of the dumplings served, it appears that perhaps they do not make them in house and instead only reheat previously frozen dumplings. Overall, I had a great meal and will come back whenever in the area. read more

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This places smells so good even before you enter. That is how I found this place. I went to brunch nearby once and I booked marked this location for yummy Korean Streetfood. Came on a Saturday night to grab some Korean food. My husband got Orange Chinese, called the O.G. This dish was really good. I got two tacos. I ordered the short rib and fish tacos. They were good but not filling. I should of ordered another taco or some fries. read more

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I have been wanting to go here ever since I moved to Lakeview. This is one of my brothers, favorite restaurants in the city and it did not disappoint. I got the veggie Bimibap with the hot stone and that really elevated the dish. Everything was really fresh and I definitely want to come back and try the tacos and poutine. Service was good and quick and there is a decent amount of seating. read more

Del Seoul - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great Korean fusion food. Delicious savory and unique dishes. The bulgogi bahnmi was very tasty and toasted nicely. The tacos and kimchi fries were different and great. Service is ordering at the front and they bring the food to your table. Casual vibe for relaxed lunch and dinners. read more

Del Seoul - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Come here every time I'm in town. Great food, casual atmosphere, quick service, friendly staff, and outdoor dining--it checks all the boxes. read more

Del Seoul - Summer special - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good all around. Fair pricing for the area. Clean place. Service was good. If you are craving some bi bim this will satisfy. The taco thing my wife had was slappin' even more than the bi bim. No complaints. read more

Del Seoul - Bi Bibimbap Regular - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food here is really good and fresh. It was also brought out to our table super quickly. The tacos were my favorite especially the kalbi and shrimp one. The coleslaw on top is a great touch with the tacos. You pay at a cashier and someone brings out the food but it's not like a server so it's a bit more casual than that and the tables are a bit close together but it is a smaller place. They have cute outdoor seating which is nice for the summer time. read more

We have walked pass this place many times. Decided to have lunch today. They open at 12 noon and had a line waiting to get in. You order and pay first. A table will be assigned when you order and pay. Bento box comes with nice green salad, ample meat, white rice and a little piece of egg omelet. Taste was good. They don't have options if you don't want white rice. read more

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