SHE GAVE ME FREE CHOCOPIE YAYYYYYYY hard to make korean food go wrong and if it does go wrong then..... *shakes head slowly from left to right with hand rubbing chin emanating ominous thoughts* but this place did not go wrong in any aspects awesome!! read more

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Quick, convenient food. Eating in isn't much of an experience and they seem to prioritize the takeout/delivery given the volume of business I saw. But if you're looking for something easy and delicious, it's worth it. read more

Kimchi Pop - Stone bibimbop - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quick service after ordering takeout. The food was very flavorful and the host was very kind! I got the beef japchae and spam musubi. The menu outside that's posted actually doesn't have the most up to date prices, you can find the real prices inside on the LED tv but I've also included a picture of it. I would return and check out other items ! I also tried the dobboki and added ramen to that for $2. That was spicy and good as well but I probably can't eat that in one sitting because it's spicy and I can't handle spicy read more

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We regularly get together with my mother-in-law on Sundays in the Uptown area and figured to branch out and see what else there was other than our usuals. Funny enough, Kimchi Pop! has already been open for two years and we've already gone to some other restaurants nearby. Maybe I wrote it off since we have a Korean standby though farther away. So we figured to give it a try for convenience. It's a counter order arrangement and you bus your own tables, but there is a self-serve choice of four banchan provided for dine-in and a hot/cold water station. Dine in is on real plates and utensils rather than disposable-ware. We went with the kimbap ($13.99, spam +$3), stone bowl bibimbap (pork) - $15.99, soondubu (seafood) $14.50, and scallion pancake (seafood) - $12.99. Food is great and it was good to have the kimbap once with spam (thinking about another form of spam musubi, which is also on the menu). Stone bowl isn't going to be as hot to crisp rice, but I'm not sure that's a full star ding - so just go with regular bibimbap for $13.99. It still would have been good with another choice of filling without the surcharge. Keep in mind there is a 4% non-cash surcharge and meter parking is relatively available (at least on a Saturday night). Portions and quality were good to balance to the price and convenience. You'd get more banchan elsewhere and maybe lower prices, but you'd probably have to drive farther and tip up for service. Nice touch with dark chocolate choco pie at the end of the meal! read more

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The Korean fried chicken and boba was ! As for the bibimbap and dumplings, they were OK. The bibimbap came with the sauce on the side and it wasn't enough ): a good option for casual Korean dining though! Counter service and a self-serve kimchi bar which was a nice addition. read more

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This place is a gem! Everything was absolutely delicious! I have celiac disease and I love Asian food but it is near impossible to find gluten free. The menu has clear labels of gf options and dishes that can be made gf upon request. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Kimchi Pop - House Special Kimbap , Duk Bo Ki , Side of Kimchi , Dak Kang Jung Korean Fried Chicken - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ok - first time here and did a take out order. I think it was decent but by no means the best Korean I've ever had. Given that there's not many Korean options in this immediate area, this will do for now, but I wouldn't come out of my way for this place. I was expecting a little more more flavor out of the bulgogi plate with rice. Overall a solid 7/10 I'd say. read more

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We moved away from Chicago a little over a year ago and this is the restaurant I miss the most. Every Sunday we would order carry out from this place: Kimchi Stew, Cheese Dakgalbi, and a kimbap. The first time I ordered I accidentally picked the wrong location, and Chef Son was really accommodating and remade my order on the spot! read more

Small Korean-Fusion spot location near montrose between Uptown and Buena Park. I believe it is BYOB, but there are not many dine-in tables inside. For the most part, it seems like a delivery or pick-up spot. The food is decent. Portions are fine and flavors are what one can expect. There are better options if you walk a few blocks north, but it's worth visiting if you are in a pinch! read more

Great Korean food in uptown!! About 3 or 4 tables to dine in. Went between lunch and dinner rush; our meal was prepared fresh and was nice and hot. Would definitely recommend this spot! Try it out!!! read more

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Looooove this place! I'm allergic to sesame and peanut, and they were great about telling me what I could have and what I couldn't. They also offered to make some things separately for me if I wanted them. The food is awesome, and it's within walking distance. I wish they opened earlier, but it's worth waiting for. Small dining area, but it's comfortable. The staff were wonderful and I will be back over and over again. read more

I have some authentic Korean food and it is quickly served. I do recommend for either dine in or takeout read more

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From what i can remember the staff was extremely friendly and more than patient, i loved the vibe they had going on esp with all the music in the background, the food was to die for... Me when the sizzling fajitas come out Me and my bf scored a free choc pie after eating :))) i want to go back here again and i think u should also read more

Best food and service ever! The owner was so sweet and attentive. The food was delicious and I want to come again to try the whole menu.

We were so sad to move away from the original kimchi pop location on Ashland... and then excited to find out there was another location around the corner from us! The food is just as good as the original location. We love the rice cakes. The dumplings and fried rice are also good. I'm a seafood pancake girl so definitely raised an eyebrow when my husband ordered the kimchi one ... but it was good! Fast causal just like the original and they are on doordash too. read more

I soooo wanted to give this more stars. I ordered delivery. The duck-guk soup with bulgogi was tasty, the dumplings were really good. I got one order steamed and another fried. The fried were just like my umma would make...steamed first and then lightly pan fried. I also got the chicken bibimbop which was also very tasty. The reason for the low stars.... I ordered the kimchee pancake and it was so burnt..it was literally charred and black. They didn't give a s**t and cut that up, packed it up and sent it to me. It was inedible. It's one thing if it was undercooked and they couldn't tell, or if an item was missing by mistake. But this was something they could clearly see was so burned and it speaks volumes that they just don't care about their customers and sent this out for delivery anyways. read more

Kimchi Pop - Charred blackened $12 kimchee pancake - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a cute Cozy Korean restaurant. Having BTS music video playing in their TV. Not a huge fan of the group but I thought it was a cute touch to match the restaurant name. Food was amazing. Seafood pancake and the cheese dakgalbi were my favorite. The seafood soup was good too. Service was great, it was fast and efficient with friendly crew. Chef Son was amazing, he even check in with us checking how was the food. Place is clean and inviting. read more

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5 stars across the board. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. The owner came multiple times to check in on us and even gave a free dessert at the end of our meal. Highly recommend checking out this spot! read more

We had an amazing lunch at Kimchi Pop! The owner was so kind and welcoming to us. The food was amazing. It was fun to watch the k-pop videos too! read more

Had a really delicious dinner here before grabbing a show at My Buddies the other night. It's a humble and warm dining area with really wonderful staff. Plenty of options, quick service, portions for some to take with you. Also, an amazing little pickle and kimchi bar included. Will be back! read more

Best kimchi pancake I've had so far in the city! Very small dining area, really mostly meant for take out. But we sat down and had their free banchan, and watched K-pop videos on their TV while we had great kimchi pancakes and a hot tofu stew, though I wish the egg was raw vs. hard boiled. Good local Korean place if you're craving hot soondobu on the cold winter nights! Be patient with the food, looks like they are made to order and we had to wait for a bit, but service is friendly and attentive if you need something. read more

Kimchi Pop - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As a vegetarian, I loved that this menu had clearly marked vegetarian options, something you don't always get at Asian restaurants. I had the Duk Bokki which was spicy/sweet. Maybe almost too over the top with flavor - that's just my personal taste. But I've always wanted to try it, so I'm glad I did. I had the small portion which was more than enough for me! I would definitely like to come back and try more. It's a small and simple place. Good for a quick meal. I had to ask them to turn down the volume on the tv as it was very loud initially. read more

Ordered a Chicken Bibimbop. Chicken was cold and rubbery. Small portion of chicken also. Go to Del Seoul instead, you won't be disappointed. read more

Small Korean shop with popular Korean dishes. I got the pork bulgogi and my partner had the steak bulgogi. Both were delicious! Lots of sauce which I liked and a little kimchi bar. Friendly service as well! Definitely nice for a quiet bite with a friend. read more

Kimchi Pop - Doeji Bulgogi on the right and Ribeye Bulgogi on the left - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love the bibimbap bowl, japchae is also great. My boyfriend got the Ddeokbokki and loved it too. Everything is delicious and this is a go-to spot for me to get dinner from when I don't want to cook. read more

I was actually attempting to go to another restaurant on this street but it was closed so I popped in here instead. REALLY great food. The kimchi fried rice was impressive as well as the noodle dish I got. Everything was made on the spot (expect a little wait) but it was really incredible. Portions are generous and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely be returning read more

Have always walked pass this place and my girlfriend and I decided today was the day to check it out! I've not had much Korean cuisine in my life but boy is that going to change from now on. I got the chef specialty and my girlfriend got the ramen. 12/10!!! So delicious and flavorful! Owner was also so kind and wonderful. Can't wait to go back and can't recommend Kimchi Pop enough! read more

Everything was delicious here. We tried the kimchi stew, scallion pancake, and dumplings. Can't wait to try everything else on the menu.

Such yummy food in a cute little spot. We could hear the chef preparing our meal, and then once we got our food, he came out to check on us and to see how it was. Their menu is very well labeled if you have a dietary restriction, and there is plenty for vegans, vegetarians, and people who are gluten free. We will definitely be back! read more

Bad food, we ordered 2 dishes and it was poorly made. Do not recommend Service is ok Ambiance no read more

First time ordering from Kimchipop. Pretty good. Got the beef and vegetable and steamed veggie dumplings. Fast and delish. Thanks, Kimchipop! read more

Great place and the food was very good and fresh! Although you order and sit place, the staff will still look after you and give you table service and sometimes even a nice treat! read more

Saw the lights for this place after leaving yoga in the evening. I never knew it was here. I got super excited because I love Korean food! The restaurant is cute inside. I watched K-pop videos while waiting for my take out of beef bibimbap. The flavor was good and the ingredients were fresh. I'll definitely be back to dine in. I'm so happy to have it close to home. read more

This was absolutely the slowest service that I have ever had in a walk-up restaurant in Chicago. There were only two individuals in the whole restaurant, ordering in front of us and we ordered for a group of four people. They told us it would be 20 minute wait, And then they came out and told us it would be longer, so we said we needed it to go. After 45 minutes, I had left hungry and had to leave my friends there. read more

I wish I could say better for this place but I'm not going to lie- I was pretty disappointed. My friend and I came for carryout and I got the Bibimbop with Beef and she got the Bibimbop with tofu. While the food was just decent (The bean sprouts looked a bit dead in terms of color but taste alright), the service is where I have a lot to say. They had banchan in the middle of the restaurant (which also was empty when I got there) and I went up to the girl at the cashier for them to refill for us to take takeaway. Banchan is a staple at Korean restaurants no matter takeaway or dine-in so I thought it would be a no brainer for us to be able to to enjoy at home. Not at KimchiPop though- it's for dine-ins only. When I got home, I realized my bibimbop also did not come with gochujang for it. Without the gochujang, it can't be bibimbop. My friend's did so not sure if they wanted us to share(?) but overall disappointed in my experience. I get that Covid did a number, but skimping on things like this is very disappointing as consumers who just want a smooth pick-up/carryout/dine-in experience. I wish they would have raised prices instead as I just left the establishment with a bad taste in my mouth. I can't say I'd like to give this place another try. read more

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Was so excited for a bibimbop place to open near my home. I shared the tofu bibimbop, tofu Korean curry, and the seafood pancakes with my husband, and we just remarked how great it all is. Yay! Also a tip is you currently need to call in your order. read more

Finally we have Korean food in our area! I had the special kim bob w/ beef and spicy seafood noodle soup (jam the bong). Good solid Korean food. Welcome to the neighborhood. read more

The location is very convenient from me to pick up. The person who took my order has good understanding on their menu and all the ingredients. Food here is just good from fun snack to satisfying dinner. read more

One of my favorite comfort food spots in uptown. The ramen with any protein is amazing! Plus you get a ton of good for the price, usually enough for me to have leftovers. read more

A hidden gem, such amazing food and wonderful staff! Can't wait to order takeout from here again!