Can I just say I am not a big fan of Asian fusion trend? Kimski's no exception. I love the vibe of this whole place and the great seating areas but the food was somewhat disappointing. I feel like Korean fusion should be more than just topping fries with chopped up Kimchi. Maria's standard was ok but it just tastes like a regular polish sausage. Chicken wings were ok but then again they're just chicken wings. It was s great concept followed by a brilliant social media campaign but the flavors really didn't satisfy. read more

Don't go here looking for fusion. Korean dishes were good, polish dishes wouldn't make any polish grandmas happy. Like the idea though.

To start, I think this place has a great space and concept. The entire layout with its opening liquor store, the OG dimly lit bar, and the new expansion with lots of wide open seating and 2 patios makes for a great atmosphere that I could easily spend a full day in. The bartenders are nice and the staff is accommodating; you make yourself comfortable and stay for however long, ordering drinks and food at the bar as you see fit. The cocktails run from $8-12 with 8 or so craft cocktails, a section for ginger beer drinks, around 20 or so beers on tap, and a host of other liquors and cans. And if you are trying to be a bit more price-conscious, they also have a rotation selection of 'cheap shit' which includes $2 mystery shots and self described 'shit beers'. Makes for a little something for everybody, even people who want to just sit back on the patio and enjoy the weather with a soda. The Korean-polish fusion concept sounds interesting, and on paper after you get past the initial disbelief you start to think that maybe the flavor combinations could actually work. That said, most of the dishes we tried leaned more heavily into either Korean or polish, so it didn't feel as harmonious a combination of flavors. The Kimski poutine was really tasty and addicting with it's fresh crispy fries and gooey cheese curds, and the pickled onions helped to cut the fattiness, though the gravy didn't have all too strong of a kimchi flavor. If you hadn't told me it was a kimchi gravy I wouldn't have pegged it as having Korean influence. The scallion potato pancake was similar; in that I didn't taste too strong a scallion flavor, though it may have been because my pancake was slightly charred on the bottom(not a terrible thing because I sort of like that taste). Added $3 for pork which was tasty, and I liked the kraut on top, though I would have liked some more Korean influence in there. And then had the duk bok ski which heavily leaned Korean, but with an egg and some cheese. Prefer regular dduk bokki to be honest. All in all Poutine was good, pancake was ok, dduk bokki was eh. Food portions are also a bit smaller for the price; $13 for a potato pancake with pork and $10 for the poutine is a bit high for the area. Overall, great space and atmosphere with a good crowd, affordable cheap drinks. Food was hit-or-miss. When we were there we actually brought a small bag with some of our own cakes and snacks and they had no problems with that, which was nice. And while they had some board games available, we brought pushed 2 tables together and brought our own, and had a great afternoon for a few hours. 3/5 for food, 5/5 for bar atmosphere, meaning I'm already planning my next casual Sunday here. read more

Great vibe sitting outside with at Maria's! Korean Polish street food ... what?! Pierogi's, Bulgogi & a local sour. Couldn't be better.

Such a unique fusion of Korean and Polish foods . Changing menu but wings / homemade sausage/ and beef that are outstanding. Different veggies served and homemade hot sauce gives food a kick and unique flavor. As a native Chicagoan but retired in Florida it was a sweet treat for some unique ethnic foods. I even got a t shirt designed by the owner Juan who has a great artistic flair. Full service bar and casual pub atmosphere read more

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As a first time visitors our first impression was good. Great atmosphere, music and location. It was unfortunate because the food was a BIG let down. We ordered the "special" that wasn't special at all. a dry bun and small amount of beef, are you kidding me? For $13. read more

Kimski - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Their food is amazing. The poutine is so good that I could eat it everyday. The pierogis taste fresh and delicious; I was hesitant about their flavored sour cream, but it was really delicious. :) read more

Currently sitting at the bar of Maria's (great drinks btw) after finishing a meal from Kimski that shares anterior part of the property. Being that this place is brand new I asked for a recommendation and was steered towards the scallion pancakes w/pork shoulder and I was not disappointed. The pancakes were delightfully thin and crispy (more reminiscent of a crepe) and the pork shoulder, though diced, had just the right amount of sear. The highlight though was kimchi, which had just enough of a kick to balance out the more Polish aspects of the dish. Kimski's, at the moment, only has patio season but the bar next door (Maria's) has plentiful indoor seating and a very cool ambience to add to your dining experience. You could say this review was a 2-n-1 lol. read more

Love fusion places and this place did not disappoint. Got the korean wings and the polish sausage. Both with a twist and both were excellent. So many beers to choose from to pair with the food. All in a great environment with excellent service. read more

Gah, I wanted to like you Kimski. I ordered the scallion potato pancakes, and it really didn't have much flavor -- plus it was on the cold side, so it was overall a pretty underwhelming experience (bummer when I've heard a handful of people rave about this place). Could have been an off day, though -- maybe next time... read more

Got the Maria's Standard and wasn't too happy about it. I didn't like the taste of the Kraut (super bitter) and the fries were so plain, not as advertise on yelp. The host at the register didn't greet or mention any recommendation even when I stated it was my first time here. I was only ask if I wanted ketchup or hot sauce with my fries... seriously? This place didn't have that fusion food vibe that it claims to be, and therefore that's false flaggin'. I bought a to go pack of Kim Chi and the taste was sour not spicy, never had that before and didn't like it. read more

Decent food here. Very interesting concept. I love Korean food and they did some interesting things here. However the staff that work here are plain rude. They made me and my party feel very uncomfortable. Lots of yelling and they seemed to be annoyed with everything anyone did or asked. Obviously poor management. read more

Staff were mean and snippy. Food was okay- not really anything special. The environment was cold- bad for dates.

Interesting Polish-Korean fusion - dishes are a bit hit or miss - liked the kimchee fried rice despite the inconvenient chinese take-out box - Maria's standard polish was good. The matcha donut didn't taste like matcha and was too dry and dense for my tastes. read more

Kimski - Matcha donut - bit dry - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Blown away. Won Kim seems to have toned down the heat index of certain dishes since opening... But it's still amazing. Stoked to have them in the neighborhood. read more

i fucking love kimski. i'm jewish, italian and greek, which means my hair is frizzy and food is the most important thing in my life. recently kimski's head chef won kim made gochujang pasta with morel mushroom butter from scratch. can you wrap your mind around that flavor? you can't. because you're too busy dancing at beauty bar or having brunch at hub 51, taking improv classes at second city and waiting in line to get into benchmark. bridgeport is COOL. there are awesome galleries and bars and people and blah blah just get there. some other reviewers on yelp think the restaurant's portions are too small. i don't want to say that they're lying, i just think that they live in an alternative universe where up is down and down is up, dogs and cats get along, donald trump tells the truth and dane cook is funny. kimski favorites: maria's standard (duh) dressed fries kopo wangs ko-po beef scallion potato pancakes enjoy. read more

Their food is delicious. The blend of Korean and Polish is really unique and works very well!

AMAZING! We ordered one of each thing on the menu. A unique spot to hit up for truly delicious food. We ordered food here & drank at Maria's next door. Excellent selection of beers! read more

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Great delicious food very friendly service. I recommend multiple items off the menu to share. read more

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While enjoying a succulent craft beer at Maria's grab a delectable dish from Kimski. The food is very different from most other bars you go to. The perogis were some of the best I've had. The standard is a great twist on a polish sausage. Overall great food just a little higher priced than it needs to be. read more

I like the idea of this being a destination place but I also like the notion of it being a hip spot for us in the neighborhood. The Polish/Korean concept is unique and expertly executed. If you're in the mood for a kimchi sausage, come and take a number. The fast casual service is perfect for this place, and the beer while you wait will be delicious. read more

Maria's has a special place in my heart so I'm not some sort of disgruntled customer writing a bad review. Also, Kimski's marketing team nailed what they were trying to serve up so I'm not surprised I see it on most food review sites. I enjoyed the staff, space and atmosphere of Kimski but just talking strictly food; Kimski is extremely bland, serves marginal portions, overhyped and overpriced. I've eaten at Kimski 4 separate times and in doing so, was able to try all of their regular menu items and even ordered whatever they had on special those separate days. I'd re-try a regular menu item I disliked before to give it another chance but it always resulted in disappointment. I usually left food on my plate and needed to go elsewhere (Antique Taco/Zaytune) to get filled up. It wasn't the flavor because, well, there barely was any. The Standard (tried 2x on separate occasions) was a dry sausage on a tough bun topped with mustard and chi (in kraut form) - it really just tasted like mustard and chi. Potato pancakes were soggy and often tasteless unless dipped in the condiments. After trying the pork side with the pancakes, I decided it was best to eat around that. The wangs were small portioned and with little meat on bone. Potskis weren't palatable and seemed off. The idea is there but the execution, and price for that matter, is lacking. Honestly, I tried to like Kimski several times. Even brought friends every time to try it to see if maybe I was being too harsh but they agreed that it wasn't good although they liked the decor. Unless menus or ingredients change, I won't go back for the food. read more

My friends and I had stumbled upon this restaurant a while back and wanted to give it a try. I was a little confused by the layout at first but I think it's part of the charm! We each ordered a couple of things to try and share. I really enjoyed everything! It's a cool mash up of simple Polish foods with Korean flare for flavor. If you are in the neighborhood you should check it out. read more

Drinks are good , so I give it an extra star. If you compare the price of the food and its quality, I don't think it's reasonable. This place is basically fast food that's more like appetizers to compliment the drinks. I was expecting and was very excited to have a mini restaurant in my neighborhood but it's more like a bar for drinks. Overall the food is not bad,just a little too expensive and it's a place that's not suitable for family. read more

Overall, Kimski was pretty good. The atmosphere was cool, but if you enter through Maria's it's a little confusing that you have to go through a door that enters to the back of the cashier/kitchen to order food. There are yellow footprints on the floor to lead you, but it's still weird. The reason I didn't give them 5 stars is that it's too pricey for what it is. The pierogis and bulgogi beef were really good, but the potato pancakes were burnt. Plus, the servings are small for their price point. I would go back 'cause it was good food, but don't expect too much from the staff. read more

The Maria's Standard was super good. The potskis and banchan were just okay. I think the place is overpriced for the portions that you get. Service here is great though, and it's super convenient to have drinks just behind them in Maria's. Not sure that I could recommend this place to anyone though. read more

Love Maria's, but Kimski was just ok for me. That is, as a restaurant. As an additional bar / expansion of Maria's it's a good space and love the patio out back. I think if you go here with the thought of the food just being bar food to snack on while having a drink then you'll be ok, but if you go wanting to have dinner (like we did) you'll be a little disappointed (like we were). The portions are very small, between 2 we got 4 dishes and paid $35 (not including drinks) and left hungry (and had a second dinner elsewhere). The service was fast and with a smile. The food was pretty good, but not particularly memorable. Im glad I tried it once, but I probably won't be back for the food, but I'll definitely be back for drinks. read more

Standard: great polish with nice tangy mustard, buttery crispy bun. Not too greasy, just right. Potskis: crunchy, bite-sized pockets of creamy cheesy goodness. Sauce & pickled onions add a little sourness to the fried dough. Fried Rice: gooey fried egg and slightly spicy cabbage in fried rice, perfect snack-as-lunch pick. Scallion Pancakes: greasy doughy garlicky pancakes with pork, ate them too fast to even get a photo. Great atmosphere, great service, great drinks. Can't wait to go back! read more

My son and two of my friends finally made it to Kimski and I knew what I wanted before I even got there. It was Wednesday, so I wanted the infamous Puff Daddy, which is a juicy cheeseburger with pickles, lettuce and onions that is laid in between 2 pizza puffs which serve as the bun. Upon arriving I was almost swayed by the menu to change my mind. I almost ordered Ko-Po Wangs and a pork belly bowl but I stayed strong and true to my mission and ordered the Puff Daddy. I can tell you that the Puff Daddy sounds amazing, looks amazing and tastes amazing. I was worried that it would fall apart as I ate it but it stayed intact and I devoured it along with the side of fries that came with it. My son had the sausage plate which came with two sausages and Korean sides. He ate both sausages and let me have a little taste. I enjoyed the sausage casing and the Korean sides that he didn't eat. My friends ordered pierogis, pottuine and split a Puff Daddy. They didn't talk much during dinner either as they were too busy maxing out the food that they ordered. I will be coming back and the next time I come back the Ko-Po Wangs and the pork belly bowl will be mine!!! read more

Kimski - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Won Kim does it right. Korean soups are my favorite next to the polish w/ Kim Chi. Daily specials are always unique and incredible. Nice work ya'll! read more

This place is great! You order up front and then head in the back with your number and order drinks and they bring your food out. Our food came back quicker than our drinks, so it was super speedy! Everything we had was fantastic: the sausage plate, Kopo Wangs, Pirncess and the Pierogis. It's a very fun place, look forward to coming back! read more

Been here twice in the two days its been open. Its pretty much a space kitsch version of fast casual dining. The portions are small, the seating crowded, but the food is an insanely pleasant fusion of Polish, American, and Korean staples that somehow makes it all worthwhile. Try the potato pancakes or the poutine. Its turning out to be sort of a hipster nest which in my opinion is good and adorable. Also Maria's is next door. read more

The food is average at best. Seriously overpriced for the amount of food that you get. We actually left and went and got more food because there was barely any. The food is okay but it's never something I would crave. Also the service is fairly poor. Everyone was rude and their set up really just is confusing. Not a fan at all. The atmosphere once you figure out how to get into the back is nice but that's really the only thing I liked about this place. read more

Meh. Summed up best as overpriced underwhelming creativity in a pretty cool space that caters to the hipster crowd. I was coming here when it was only Maria's Package Goods for the exemplary beer selection and that's one nice feature that Kimski maintains. read more

I've been looking forward to this place since it opened...and I was incredibly disappointed. First off, I asked what they would recommend as the most popular items and he just listed all of the menu items. We got the Marias standard which was a sad version of a hot dog with mustard, no Korean flavor at all. The pierogi equivalent was nothing like a pierogi and was 5 tiny pieces of over doughy egg rolls. And finally we got the Reuben special which was inedible. It came on grocery store generic bread that was barely warmed up with the absolute worst cuts of meat. I pulled off several pieces of "meat" which were just fat. And again no Korean flavor at all. The staff didn't notice when we blatantly didn't have at any of our food. Too bad since Marias is great. Definitely a skip. read more

This place is a breathe of fresh air! They put a great spin on classic dishes that just explode with flavor! Personally I love the wings and perogis! I would recommend to anyone stopping in to Maria's for a drink read more

We just moved 400 feet from Kimski's storefront and finally was able to try it tonight. We ordered the Ko-po beef sandwich, wangs, and pierogi. We were SO pleased with each of these items! The wangs had such a great grill flavor and also an awesome, but not an overpowering sauce. The Ko-po sandwich was divine. Tender meat, soft bun, and lots of flavor. And finally the pierogi was cooked to perfection--crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside garnished with mushrooms and onions and other yummy stuff. We put in the carry out order, walked our dog for 10 minutes, and the order was ready. Two thumbs up--we are so happy to have such a great option right outside our door! read more

They kill it. Source locally and from the best purveyors available. Relaxed atmosphere. Great food, great staff.

Food portion is too small and I does not taste any Korean style food. One of the restaurant that you tried it, but will not come back for it. read more

If I found, I would give this place 3.5, but I'll round it up. Service is fine, and quick, and the food is delicious. You don't have many places like Kimski around. But the main drawback is the price. I order the wings the last time they were here, and they were amazing. But they were so tiny, and for the price, it wasn't a good cost-to-portion-to-taste ratio. If I felt like splurging and I have been drinking, I might consider it again. Otherwise I would probably pass. It's worth trying at least once though. read more