Came around 11 and was not very crowded before lunch hour. The market is a little more sparse than I remember. K kitchen is located towards the back near the "picnic" tables. I ordered an udon for takeout and was piping hot for a chilly day. read more

K-Kitchen - Korean udon - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Located in the French market, this Korean restaurant makes simple meals. I highly suggest getting their bibimbap bowl and sweet potato fries with honey. These are both really good dishes and are pretty quick to come out. Service is very OK. If you order a water on a separate transaction, they will not give that to you ahead of time until your full meal is ready. Atmosphere is nice as it is in a large food court. read more

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Great find in the French Market if you're nearby Accenture Towers or navigating through the train station. Plenty of seating throughout the market, speedy service, and diverse music playlist! K Kitchen has a very lean operation (only two team members working during lunch rush), but they were able to manage overall. They have a neat point of sale system that simplified the ordering and payment process (may not be an attraction for all though). Food quality and portion sizes were great for lunch. As many suggested on Yelp, I tried the spicy pork bowl (~$15). It wasn't actually spicy, so I think that you should make sure to snag some sauce on the side if that's what you're looking for! read more

K-Kitchen - K Kitchen sign and (no line!) in the French Market - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cool that you can get Korean food in Ogilvie Transportation Center but not that good enough to pay so much for it. It's just one of the many options in the French Market. K-Kitchen is pretty average and overpriced. Get similar and better elsewhere. The food isn't close to being authentic but it's as authentic as you can get here. A lot better options for Korean are around the city but not in this area. It sucks the closest is this and often it may be closed. This operates about the same time as the market. It's about $12 for a bowl. Vegetarians can get the Tofu Bowl, and choose how much to make it spicy. It's pretty basic. Looks like rice topped with premade sauce and vegetables. Okay but the price is too much. This isn't anything worth the high prices. Get something better when you're looking around here. It's high prices at all the vendors but at least the food is better than this. The good thing about it is there's choices for vegans and vegetarians. read more

K-Kitchen - Tofu Bowl - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you love Korean food and have no other options, this place is decent. Service is great and there's plenty of seating. However, the bulgogi platter was just okay in terms of flavor. The ratio of lettuce wraps and sauce to meat and rice was WAY off. read more

K-Kitchen - a tray of rice, lettuce, and beef - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is inside French Market with other vendors. The $13.65 bulgogi w veges and rice was very good. The beef was flavored well w the traditional Korean ingredients and there was a lot of thin sliced meat w that was high quality and not much fat. The sweet potato fries Korean style were really good and reminded me of childhood when they used to make these more and you can sometimes get the honey glazed sweet potato chips w black sesame seeds at Hmart but it's not easy to find. So this was a great experience down memory lane. But the price was a bit steep at $7.45 plus tax so as much as I appreciate small businesses and want to support them, I don't feel good about buying the fries again bc it's such a big chunk of change for a side dish as much as I love it. Nevertheless they deserve all the 5 stars for originality and high quality clean food and generous good quality beef for the bulgogi dish and fries. Try their dishes! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Really delicious! I'd recommend ordering ahead online if you're trying to pick up during a busy lunch rush. The ssam platter is incredibly good and the beef is deliciously flavorful. read more

Not sure if I agree with some of the reviews. I just ate here today and had the bulgogi platter and the soon dubu (tofu soup). Friend had Saigon Sisters pho which frankly was much more expensive than here. Frankly I thought it was priced well for what it is. They're not cooking in a full flushed out kitchen - it's like an urban space / food hall, so food yes isn't like a full restaurant. But it's cheap / fast and frankly pretty good IMO. read more

I don't understand some of reviews I've just read? The food I had today was delicious. Located in the very back section of the French market by the seating area you'll find K-Kitchen. Just like the name is straight to the point, so is the food. Hot, made to order fresh, with a stern man taking your order and giving it to you when it's prepared. There are photos of each dish posted around the food wrap area so you can see what you should expect if you pick that item. See picture... like picture... get the name of the dish... think back to if you like that type of dish... remember the number on the picture... Order the food. So easy at the lunch rush time to get in out with pictures as reference. Duh. I think the portion could be bigger for the price but everything my group had for lunch was delicious. Not to be funny but 2 1/2 of us were Asian out of the 3 of us . We should know good Asian fusion. We ordered: Spicy Pork Rice (very delicious and flavorful) Spicy Pan Fried Udon (noodles were fresh, sticky and pan fried to perfection, onion was nicely sautéed) Pad Thai (very freshly made to order a squeeze of lime and we were good to go with the seasoning) read more

Self service via online or tablet, but at least they don't ask for a tip. Ambiance is not really applicable since it's in the French market food court. I ordered the Bulgogi beef bimi bowl. The ingredients tasted fresh, and it was filling, however, the lack of meat and price made it no worth coming back to try again. read more

Ehhh just like a lot of the other reviews, very subpar. It probably is one of the few Korean establishments in the immediate area, but I wouldn't really come back. The people working here were not that friendly, and what I ordered was definitely overpriced. Bulgolgi plate was a solid 5/10. There's way more options for Korean food in the Chicagoland area. I'd recommend going there instead. Also, if you're inside the French Market which is where this place is located, there's plenty of other great options that I'd go to first. read more

Grilled chicken bibimbop bowl was very tasty. Little pricey maybe but I subbed for brown rice and added toasted nori.

I'm so glad I didn't check the rating before eating at K-Kitchen! The Korean BBQ was so good with the lettuce wraps and was the perfect meal before getting on the train! I wish we lived closer because I'd be back often! read more

K-Kitchen replaced Bowl Square's booth here. The good thing is they still offer the spicy tofu soup in addition of more Pan Asian choices. I got a carry out of Spicy tofu soup. Sadly the broth was not red anymore. It is more close to orange which basically means it is not spicy enough for me. The broth was still tasty and the tofu was silky. The rice, however, was going to the direction I don't like. The rice was dryer and harder than what I used to get. Even after I soaked them in the soup for a while, it was still hard to chew. Not sure if it was the lower grade of rice or just didn't cook right. I was a bit disappointed to see my Korean soup got replaced. Maybe I should try the Ramen noodle soup or the Bulgulgi next time. Please let me know if anyone has found a nice Korean restaurant around west loop. read more

K-Kitchen - Menu - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to K-Kitchen several times now and every experience there has been great! Although it's very fast service they always manage to be very friendly and helpful with any questions. The food is incredibly delicious, I love the tofu soup and the fried chicken. read more

I came for soondubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) on a cold day. The serving size was a bit small and while the tofu was good quality, the broth was not and I paid $1.50 extra for pork that was barely in the soup. It's okay at best, but only okay. read more

I get random cravings for soondubu (hot Korean tofu soup) and this is my go-to place in downtown. The soondubu here is about $10 and it's pretty filling. They prepare the food pretty fast. It is usually ready in about 5-7 minutes. This is one of my favorite vendors in the French market. read more

K-Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered the spicy garlic pork and it was delish! I could've done without the veggies, but I guess that makes it healthy, right? The meat isn't spicy but still wonderfully flavorful and the rice is on point. Some of the pieces are pretty big, so I recommend using more than a single spoon like I did (as it resulted in me looking like a fool struggling to bite off a smaller piece of the meat). The portion is more than satisfactory; I was pretty stuffed afterwards. If you're in a rush, this place seems to be pretty busy at lunch so don't expect to get your food within 5 minutes. read more

K-Kitchen - Spicy garlic pork - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They were okay... Pricey for what they offer. Not the best Korean food I've had. Not even close. And I love Korean food. No banchan. Boo. I didn't finish my meal and actually stopped by a different spot within the French Market to get some pizza. I know. Whaaat? #shrug read more

The spicy garlic pork is the truth! Real Deal Holyfield. It is SERIOUSLY one of the best asian pork dishes I have ever inhaled. That's right. Doubt I did much chewing. I tried to, do not remember doing it but maybe I did?! All I remember is the taste. Take it from a rice fiend and girl who typically shies away from Chinese dishes with pork in it. It is flavorful but not because it is drenched in sauce. Thinly sliced pork with light banging flavor. Seriously good stuff. This spicy garlic treat has a pretty steep price tag but it is in line with most prices in the French Market. It's almost $10 for Chinese, which is usually a cheaper meal, but it is made to order and a big portion. I read the review of a guy saying it was closed down by the Health Dept. While I did not witness it, I will say this. Working in this area, I have witnessed other establishments close for few days after the inspection. No idea what caused it, but they close and reopen shortly thereafter. Small quarters are probably hot beds for bad behavior but I trust that their ability to reopen and my ability to see them as they prepare my food in a market environment more comforting than a sit down lunch with a kitchen behind a swinging door or high countertop. Not persuaded by that to say the least. read more

This is a food stall counter in the back end of the French Market. This isn't ideal for a social outing since the seating is limited and the French Market becomes very busy during weekday lunchtimes. The spicy garlic pork and bibimbap a.k.a. green rice bowl are passable. Passable being pretty generous. In a desperate and immediate craving for Korean food, I'd order from them again. However, steer far away from the spicy tofu soup. The soup stock consisted of spicy ramen seasoning, some measly vegetables and soft tofu. This was hugely disappointing. They accept credit cards. read more

K-Kitchen - Bibimbap or green bowl, meal No. 1. - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was delicious and although they didn't have kimchi to go with the Bulgogi the owner offered me hot sauce(gochujang). No wait and it was served super hot and fast. Thank you! read more

K-Kitchen is pretty solid. Maybe worth 3.5 stars, but there's nothing that's really going to excite you or really stand out. As the Asian option in the French Market, I've been there a number of times and while the food is always good, it never stands up to a real restaurant's food. The garlic pork is probably the best dish. Lot of flavor actually and good flavors. The fried rices are pretty standard. The bibimbap is pretty average as well. I really like the flavor of the hot chili chicken. If you add a bit of sriracha then the dish becomes much better and spicier. K-Kitchen is a solid option at the French market. Not the best, but I'll go back again. read more

This is your favourite university teriyaki joint transferred to the French Market. I guess you can come here to satisfy a craving, or grab something to nibble on while you wait for your skewer to get grilled up at Street Steam and Smoke next door, but I don't get a sense of reason to go out of the way to come here unlike so many of the other spots in the market. read more

The Bulgogi was delicious, hot and fresh.

Got : Beef bibimpop : 3/5. Cold Beef was good and skimpy Tofu bibimpop : tofu tasted refrigerated recently microwaved. Rice and veggies were just below like warm. I literally was looking for a way to warm up my food. The red sauce was normal. read more

Got the bimbimbop with beef. Pretty decent. The spicy sauce is on the spicy side. I can't say it's good or not since I haven't tried "real" bimbimbop. But the taste was okay, wish there was a bit more flavor but maybe that's just how bimbimbop taste like. read more

K-Kitchen - Bimbimbop. Green rice bowl. $10 (including tax) - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm writing this as I eat my leftover spicy garlic pork and it's just as good the second time around! The food here is a bit pricey, but the portions are generous. I easily could have eaten the whole meal because it's so damn delicious, but it's bikini season. Be prepared to wait a few minutes for food, as the meat is cooked right in front of you. I tried my coworker's hot chili chicken which was pretty good, but he agreed that the pork was better. I saw a lot of Asian people in line here so you know that's a good sign! I have high hopes for their bulgogi, which I will be getting next! read more

Korean food good for lunch or dinner meal. Every food item is made to order ,so it looks Very healthy and I can check how my meal Is processing. Also l can enjoy their food variety like meat,noodles,chicken,fried rice,Korean specials,dumpling,soups,and so on. Customers are always crowed in front of this shop so I had to wait some time ,oh It's some inconvenience,but everybody are Waiting their Food for their new fresh taste. It's wonderful to join this new food line!! ! read more

Worst soon du boo ever. It didn't even taste like soon du bu, it was watered down spicy water with soft tofu and some carrots and green squash. Not worth my money or my calories at all. Sad since the workers seem to be Korean but can't make Korean food. read more

K-Kitchen - Soon du bu. Tofu soup. - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Is this really the same restaurant as the one in North Loop? I went to French Market with a few coworkers, and after ruling out raw (I just wasn't feeling it today) decided to go for bulgogi instead. The wait was relatively short and I'd taken quite a bit of time wandering around trying to figure out where to eat. Even after accounting for the fact that I walked 15 minutes back, there really wasn't much to this dish. It's beef, steamed vegetables and white rice, and somehow, less than the sum of its parts. The beef was lightly marinated, and both the vegetables were lightly coated in teriyaki sauce. It was nice, and sweet, and $10. I thought it either could've used more sauce or flavor; as it was, I didn't think it had enough of either. read more

Went here a few times and it was okay, went last week and saw there was a Dept of Health sign that this place was closed due to violations lol. I ate the pad-thai and it was always spicy even when I asked for it not to be. read more

Fast ish food Korean. The food is cooked to order but it was ready in five minutes. I had the bulgogi which I thought was a little sweet and at $8.99 more than what I normally spend for a work lunch. It's located in the Garvey Court food court across from McDonald's. read more

After passing by it on a previous visit, I was pretty curious to see what kind of offering this place would have. Especially with a specials sign that offered a free scarf with 10 meal purchases... And on a cold winters day I had a hunkering for some hot spicy soup, what better option than to ease those cravings with Soon Du Bu? So I ordered the Tofu Soup (with no additions) and it came out in a timely manner. I was given a relatively large bowl of rice and equally large bowl of soup. My friend had ordered the Bulgogi and was relatively satisfied by the portion size and meat-to-rice ratio. I was pretty surprised at the Soon Du Bu. It really didn't taste like Soon Du Bu. I don't necessarily think this is a damning trait. It definitely tasted like it was a vegetarian offering (which may be a plus for some). The soup was flavorful and the tofu was silky smooth. I really enjoyed the tofu, but probably should've added some sort of meat to the soup. I do think that just eating Tofu soup with a big bowl of rice is a bit lacking. Maybe I'm spoiled by the endless stream of banchan that accompanies Soon Du Bu to really enjoy it's food court little brother. Made me really crave kimchi afterwards. My friend enjoyed his Bulgogi, but said the meat quality is what he expected from a food court (meaning not that great). I tried a piece and liked the flavors and veggies that accompanied. I think I would come here again if the craving hits, but I don't think it's something I'd go out of my way for. The food is about average, and the prices are about average for Loop fares (paid around $8.00 for the soup and rice). Don't know if I'll ever get enough food punches for that scarf, but if someone does, i hope they write and review for it so I can live vicariously through them. read more

Food pretty good. It's located in the back of French Market. Good place to eat a quick lunch or something for those catching their train back to the the Burbs. read more

I asked for Bibimbap and they told me it is the same as green rice bowel and it was a disaster!!!! I choose beef and it came with a little beef and some frozen vegetables! Could you believe that?! There was ice on my food!! I will never ever come back here! Just waste of money!!! read more

The Japanese Udon soup with a generous amount of wheat udon noodles, tasty & flavorful broth without the dreaded sodium overload... a few miscellaneous veggie's for flavor, color and just the right amount of texture, with chicken or shrimp, is a delicious and relatively filling lunch. Fairly priced and addicting. read more

I am a regular customer. Lately they have been forgetting about the egg I ordered in my tofu soup, every single time.

I was craving for a korean dish and decided to stop by here. I absolutely enjoyed their bulgogi !! . Being a Korean I can easily appreciate how much effort they had put into the sauce. I am defintely coming back again when i visit Chicago. read more

Went to the French Market location and was sincerely surprised as I heard nothing but raving reviews about their other location. I went for the Chicken Pad Thai, totaling around $12 before tip. The portion size was just big enough for a meal but there was barely any chicken, the noodles had a chemical taste and all the veggies seemed to be wilted and old. I know French Market is expensive, but this is last on the list for value for money. read more