Went for the food, stayed for the service! Amazing dinner and our waiter Simon made the experience much more enjoyable. I love the menu had GF dishes clearly marked. It's family style but either way the portions were extremely generous. We ordered: Uni rice 9/10 Woodae Galbi 10/10 (Star of the meal) Spicy Monkfish 7/10 Japchae 10/10 There's a solid menu of mocktails but I also had the rice milk drink which was so refreshing and made with Soju. Mister Tiger will be seeing me again soon! read more

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Dark, moody, and sophisticated. If you're looking for a nice date-night experience, I would highly recommend Mister Tiger. We joined their waitlist via OpenTable, but the host informed us that the only way we'd get a table was if there was a cancellation. So, I would recommend finding a reservation ahead of time or sitting at the bar, as we did. Our bartender not only crafted amazing drinks, but provided amazing service and menu suggestions. We ordered the "More Rice Please" and their take on a manhattan - 5 out of 5 For food, we ordered the branzino and the bibimbap w/tofu. The fish had deliciously crispy skin and good flavor. The bibimbap with their gochujang sauce was a good balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Both dishes were good but not amazing - 4 out of 5 read more

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Good food, service, and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere! It's like a Korean BBQ minus the diy cooking. Everything comes prepared from the kitchen. The only downside is that you have to pay for the sauces and lettuce to eat with the meat. In mist korean places those are included. Reservations go fast so it's best to book in advance. read more

Mister Tiger - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I came here with son for a midweek dinner night. The place is more spacious than what it looked like from the outside. The restaurant wasn't even half way full when we arrived but quickly filled up by the time we finished our dinner. The service was great too. Defiantly a "fancy" Korean type place. Not sure if that's what I'm looking for when craving Korean though. Prices were high, dishes were small. They start you off with banchan, which was really good. We ordered their sweet & spicy Korean Fried chicken. These were unfortunate boneless. Although tasty, I would have preferred an actual bone in wings. We also ordered Bulgogi and their Hot Stone Bibimbap. Both dishes were good. Unfortunately the bibimbap came with an overcooked egg. It was very crispy and no egg white? Not sure I'd come back anytime soon. read more

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I've wanted to try Mister Tiger for a while, especially given the limited Korean options downtown. The interior is very lively and modern, and seems like a great place for a moody cocktail. There is a small bar and ample seating. We made a reservation which were available, but it may be difficult to walk in after seeing how busy the restaurant got through the night. The drinks were excellent, and all very refreshing. Food we found a bit more hit or miss. Our favorite was the grilled mushroom. The fried chicken was well flavored but a very small portion, and we found the pancakes to be overly greasy. Docking a star because the pricing here feels a bit out of control. Two people for app, entree and a drink each came out to $200+ which was a bit of sticker shock for the quantity of food you get. Portions are more modest. In general, good addition to the scene but I think there are better Korean options for the price if you're willing to go a bit further from downtown. read more

Mister Tiger - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I saw Mister Tiger at an Asian restaurant food event and I really wanted to like this experience given the good reviews and hype. Unfortunately, my experience did not live up to the expectations. We had one of the last seatings of the night, and maybe this affected the food quality. Starting with the pros: This is a nice restaurant with a lively atmosphere, perfect for a date night or friends dinner. The menu is very streamlined, which takes the mental load off of ordering. The drinks involve interesting Asian twists on well known drinks, such as a Korean "horchata." We enjoyed both drinks that we got. Aesthetically, the food is plated well for social media. Service was as expected. We ordered the galbi jjim, bulgogi, Korean fried chicken, and japchae. This comes with a side of rice and ban chan (sides). The ban chan was good, but the fish cakes were dry and lacked flavor. We thought the meat was overall kind of dry- not egregiously so, but I expected more for the price. The fancy part is that they whittle the vegetables into pretty shapes. The japchae was good, if not a tad sweet. For almost $100/per person, I would probably just go to your local Korean restaurant or market. read more

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**extremely delayed restaurant week review** We basically ordered the whole menu! Starters: Uni Rice - so delicious! I felt like i naturally wanted more Uni because I love uni; I know they are known for this but honestly idk if it'd order it again because the rice to uni ratio felt like a lot Glazed baby back rib: fall off the bone and delicious! Korean Fried Chicken: PERFECT crunch and breading to the chicken Jeon: the chive pancakes were crispy and not overly oily which I appreciated Mains Galbi Jjim: i love galbi and it did not disappoint Spicy Chicken: again, the chicken was perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce is so yummy. I honestly wish i could bottle it up haha Mushroom bulgogi: i am allergic to mushroom but the rest of the table felt like this was one of the best vegetarian bulgogi's they have had! Hot stone bipimbap: super yummy but idk if i would get this again! Desserts: Banana chocolate cannoli: super yummy and unique Milk Ice Cream Bingsoo: this was our favorite! Felt like a unique sundae The service overall was awesome. Our waiter really took the time to make sure we were well taken care of. read more

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Mister Tiger - restaurant week 2026 starters: ribs 10/10 fried chicken 8/10 | my ribs literally fell off the bone in the best way you can imagine. it was delicious and tender and started the whole dinner off on a higggggh note. LB's chicken was great and standard for what chicken can be. main: bibimbap 6/10 | I wanted to rate this higher because it SHOULD have been good, but my hot stone bibimbap came out wayyyy too hot. My rice was completely hard on the bottom; teeth cracking hard. My egg was also very browned on the bottom too. The sauce provided was a wonderful addition and like I said this SHOULD have been an 8+. It had a great balance of bibimbap ingredients and looked fresh. LB's dish is photographed and I think he'd probably give it an 8 which is what we will rely on dessert: banana chocolate cannoli 7.5/10 | like a banana cream pudding in a cannoli shell with ends dipped in chocolate. very solid. Could eat 15. drinks: jet lag 8/10 & Cass 10/10 | jet lag is an orange espresso martini. It was quite good. Heavy on the orange and definitely chocolately forward. LB says beer is good Summary: 8/10 I would come back for some of the dishes. This is not a restaurant week menu that leaves you with egregious amounts of leftovers. I appreciate the appropriate portions that lead to less food waste!! Vibe inside is cute with dim intimate lighting. Service was busy juggling a lot of tables. read more

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Mister Tiger is a 5 star experience from start to finish. Edison lighting and a neon tiger set a vibey mood upon entering the intimate dining room. Each bite of food only adds to my love of this spot for Chicago restaurant week. Food reviews: Banchan set--cucumber kimchi was crispy and nicely balanced with a subtle spice! Potato salad, cabbage kimchi, and fish cakes were all just okay Korean chicken--favorite app of the night! The exterior was crispy without being overly heavy. The sauce also packed a powerful flavor punch without overwhelming the bite. Rice cakes had nice texture to break up bites of chicken. Jeon--beautiful contrast between crispy exterior and silky interior. Could use a flavor boost on its own but was elevated nicely with the chili oil served with it Bulgogi bibimbap--no notes on this dish! Each element added something to the bowl and the crispy rice on the bottom delivered! I loved adding the gochujang to make the spice sing. Banana chocolate cannoli--such a fun flavor combo on a classic dessert. Filling was beautiful, silky and balanced both flavors well read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and restaurant week was the perfect time to come. Upon arrival, the host was very welcoming and seated me early while I waited for my 2 friends to arrive. The restaurant felt very modern and warm at the same time. We all went with the restaurant week menu and shared our dishes family-style so we can try a variety of food. For our starters, we got the complimentary banchan, uni rice, jeon, and Korean fried chicken. The Korean fried chicken stood out, it was perfectly crispy and had a perfect balance between sweet and spicy. The jeon also tasted amazing, which also had a crisp texture. The sauce it came with added a little acidity which worked really well with the flavors of the pancake. For our main courses, we got the galbi jjim and two orders of spicy chicken. The galbi jjim (braised short ribs) literally melted in my mouth, it was quite delicious. The gochujang marinade on the spicy chicken tasted great, especially paired with the cheese and perilla. For dessert, we all got the milk ice cream bingsoo, which was thicker than what we expected, but nonetheless it was very delicious. Overall, I'm so glad that I came here. I used to live in South Korea and the food and atmosphere reminded me of the meals I used to always eat there. It definitely felt and tasted authentic. I'm so excited to come back again and try more of their dishes! read more

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I'm always on the hunt for the next best Korean restaurant for the Boy and this was on my list for a while. Layer on top that his birthday was coming up? Score. We ordered the uni rice (meh, I don't really get the uni craze), galbi jim (absolutely delicious, hands down my favorite dish), galbi (good/fine, nothing to write about) and banana chocolate pie (worst dessert we've had in a long time, the crust tasted like was undercooked and dry). Overall, underwhelmed. read more

Mister Tiger - Uni rice - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Mister Tiger has been on my list for a while and I finally got to try it. As a Korean-American, I have high expectations on Korean cuisine. Mister Tiger definitely has a modern twist to Korean food. However, the portions is a little smaller than I expected. I appreciated they gave rice on the house but the bowl of rice was less than half of the bowl (which in Korean restaurants it would be filled to the top). In my opinion, Mister Tiger is pretty decent considering the Korean food scene in Chicago is mid. Some of my favorites were the Uni rice and the kimchi jeon (which was pretty crispy to my liking but the waiter asked our table that it would be $5 extra so every person could get one). We also ordered the spicy monkfish, galbi fried rice, spicy pork with tofu, and banana chocolate pie. Everything was pretty tasty but the Uni rice was my favorite out of them all. I was also impressed with the banana chocolate pie which was my favorite dessert! Overall, I definitely recommend coming here at least once. I'm not sure if I would come here again because the portions are on the smaller side but you have to remember that this is a more upscale Korean restaurant. read more

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I was a little underwhelmed by how hyped up this restaurant has been to me. I definitely recommend coming here in a group so you can try a little bit of everything. The lighting is a bit dim and there isn't much on the walls here. The food itself could definitely use a little bit more flavor and spice. My highlights were the banchan, Korean fried chicken, and the japchae. Everything else wasn't memorable but I do love authentic Korean food a little more that Korean food with a twist. Overall a really cute vibe to come to with a group of friends and try if you're into it but it just wasn't the best for me read more

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All I can say is food was amazing! I went with my cousin to celebrate my birthday, and we enjoyed everything from start to finish. Our waiter was the best, friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. The atmosphere was clean, cozy, and inviting. I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance, and street parking is available. read more

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Like many others, I wanted to make the most of the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Infatuation statement credit collaboration, and I was happy to see that Mister Tiger was one of the options on the list. I had this restaurant bookmarked for a while, and it was a great excuse to finally check them out. Unfortunately, I did not love my meal. Food-wise, we ordered a huge array of items from their menu. We got the Kimchi Pancake, Korean Fried Chicken, Uni Rice, Spicy Pork, Bulgogi, and Korean Tofu Stew. Honestly, my thoughts of everything were that they were mediocre. The kimchi pancake was really soggy and chewy, the Korean fried chicken didn't have enough meat and had too much sauce, the uni rice had no flavor, and the spicy pork, bulgogi, and tofu were too salty. The worst part was the dessert. We got the Milk Ice Cream Bingsoo and Yuja Tiramisu supposedly, but what we got was certainly not bingsoo or tiramisu. It was more like a random soft serve and a mush of cream, and they were tiny. Considering the price point, I was honestly pretty disappointed; I've had much better Korean food elsewhere. Even though the food was lackluster, the other elements of our dining experience were great, which is the saving grace of this review. The restaurant has a dark, modern vibe that would be really great for a date night. The service was also solid; our servers were very nice and helpful. I wouldn't necessarily write off Mister Tiger; I just won't prioritize coming back. read more

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First visit here with a big group and we enjoyed a nice dinner -- the staff from the hostess m, barkeeps, and servers were all so friendly and attentive. The ambiance is spartan and cool with nice touches of K- culture-- the mural at the bar and neon tiger are cool! The drink menu is nice and the food menu has nice choices. The food is oh so tasty and the only knock is the smallish portions for the prices vs traditional K restaurants. Especially the 4 pcs of lettuce on the bbq extras the rice and the ban-Chan. Everything is presented beautifully though. We enjoyed the Kimchee Jeon, spicy pork, bugogi, spicy monkfish, and mushroom bugogi. The tiramisu and bingsoo ice cream were nice finishers, too. Afraid of trying K food? This is a great place to dive in on crowd pleasers and get your Chosun palette going! read more

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Had to try Mister Tiger after all the hype. The food and ambiance are great but the place is pricey for what it is. I know the goal was to elevate Korean food/fusion but the flavors and drinks are pretty basic for what they're charging. The space is beautiful but has a cold, silent luxury feel (which is what they're going for I'm sure). It doesn't help that it's chilly inside so bring a sweater. All these things make me feel like I'm not at a Korean restaurant with the abundant side dishes and warm and inviting ambiance. I definitely don't regret trying Mister Tiger once but will probably not be back. read more

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Best overall experience ive had in chicago! Our server iris was great. Super friendly and put up with all of our questions, even all the personal ones (after we learned she was from hawaii like us). Ambiance was nice. Loved the mushroom shaped table lamps. Made good spot lighting for my pictures lol. Food was amazing too. My boss was skeptical when he first looked it up. Thinking it would be "trendy" modern fusion korean and nothing traditional. But it was elevated traditional dishes. Some were def fancier than others, like the uni rich, which was my fave. But then there were simpler ones too, like kim chee stew and the pork. They were also super happy they served kalbi jim! Needless to say we all loved the place and all bought shirts on our way out! Would def go back next time im in chicago read more

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Stopped by Mister Tiger for a solo dinner and sat at the bar -- great vibe and friendly service. I had the bibimbop, and it was excellent, especially the crispy rice at the bottom. I've never had it done quite like that before, and it added so much texture and flavor. I also tried the green onion pancakes, which were a tasty, satisfying starter. I work in the area and wish they offered lunch specials, but unfortunately, they're only open for dinner. That said, it's a solid spot for a flavorful, elevated Korean meal in Fulton Market. read more

Mister Tiger - Banchan Set - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is solid Korean food, although a bit basic for the cost. Started with Korean fried chicken which was not super crispy as expected, although the sweet and spicy sauce was good. Scallion pancakes were good as well, but nothing amazing. My hot stone bibimbap arrived luke warm at best which was a letdown - my favorite part is stirring it to crisp it up. Short ribs were also fine, rustic in style. Banchan is small and also... fine. I'd go back if someone wanted to go, but I think you can get similar quality for a better price at a less trendy Korean spot. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed restaurant week at Mister Tiger! Every course was a hit, filled with flavor. Ribs fell right off the bone. Good portion sizes. Very good service, kind, knowledgeable about the menu. Nice bar area and ambiance! read more

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Service was incredible and food was top notch. Ambiance is beautiful and welcoming. Can't wait to return!

I really like this hidden gem on the outskirts of west loop. It serves great Korean food in a fancy setting. I tried the Korean fried chicken, bulgogi, and tofu soup (my favorite). I was surprised by the small rice bowls but found out later from the receipt that rice is included (note this so you can get as much rice as your heart desires!! I definitely would've gotten more if I knew). I added myself to the online Yelp waitlist. Was waiting for 30 minutes and never moved from position 2. When I came in, I let them know the situation and was sat at the bar. Looks like no tables (only bar) for online waitlist and they don't seem to check it often. This would be my only complaint! In the future I would probably just go in person and wait for a table! read more

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Managed to snag a reservation at last minute for restaurant week. Wanted the original menu but, it was a good way to taste different things. Our server was Andrew K, extremely knowledgeable and great service. Had a couple of drinks, had the more matcha please. Did the scallion pancake and Galbi. The Galbi short rib was delicious. The bulgogi was so good. I didn't get to try the spicy pork ribs but I was told it was a perfect dish. Would definitely come back for the regular menu. read more

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Totally worth the hype!! So good! Went for chicago restaurant week and it was SO good! The food was flavorful i loved the scallion pancake, the chicken dishes, rhe bulgogi, YUMMM. Service was friendly and the vibes are cozy and perfect for a date night or fun night out with the gals! read more

We went to Mister Tiger for our wedding anniversary and had a nice time. To start I had the 'More Rice, Please' Korean horchata cocktail... it's exactly what you'd expect and absolutely delicious and refeshing. For food, we had the uni rice, kimchi jeon (pancake), 8oz woodae galbi, and bulgolgi. Something we ordered came with complimentary rice. They also sent out banchan, which is always fun. The banchan seemed fancier and better quality than at other places. The uni rice was great, good flavor, lots of texture and pops. All the veggies within it were diced well - small and uniform... though I got a lot of it stuck in my teeth. I'd still order it everytime. The pancake was solid. The galbi was interesting.... we were expecting short ribs on the bone, but it was thinly sliced and had similar flavor and texture to Chinese sausage. Very salty. I would not get this again. The bulgogi was excellent and was nice to end on. I was afraid it would be a boring safe choice, but I'm really glad we got it. I messed up the order and meant to order the fried chicken but forgot... I'm still kicking myself because everyone around us had it and it looked awesome. For dessert, they sent out a scoop of ice cream... which was a nice way to recognize our anniversary. The service was excellent. Overall, Mister Tiger was a nice restaurant to celebrate our special occasion. read more

A few weeks ago I rode past Mister Tiger. I was surprised to see a new restaurant in my neighborhood. I decided to tell my husband to treat me here for my birthday so we can both try it out. I made a reservation in advance so they were able to seat us right when we came in. They have a coat rack at the entrance which I thought was convenient. I'm sure in this weather no one wants to hang a bulky winter coat on the back of their chair. Once we were seated we had waters, menus, and our server was there to greet us and inform us about the menu. We Informed him of our dietary restrictions and he kept it in mind when explaining the menu so we know what to look out for. Just as he finished up we got served with the kimchi, potato salad, pickled cucumbers and fish cake. No kimchi or fish cake for us because of the shell fish, but we enjoyed the potato salad and pickled cucumbers. I'm not much of a fan of potato salad, but I really liked it here. I liked it because it was more of a fluffy mashed potato and not that overly creamy mess people usually make lol. We ordered the Secret Stash and Yuja Next Door for our drinks. My husband and I liked how light and refreshing our drinks were. We were getting a nice buzz from our drinks and still had a lot left after some time. The food was delicious. We got the Woodae Galbi and Galbi fried rice. The Woodae Galbi came with pickled radishes, jalapeños, and 3 different sauces. It may sound crazy but when I took a bite of the Galbi, pickled radish and rice altogether it tasted like a good burger lol I know it sounds funny but it truly did to me. We gobbled up all our food up. The waiter brought a scoop of icecream to acknowledge my birthday. I thought it was cool. I'm pretty sure it was birthday cake flavored ice cream as it's one of my favorite flavors. Thanks Mister Tiger for a great time. Hope to be back soon! read more

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Unfortunately, there were a number of challenges with our experience, both from a service and food perspective. It's a pretty large space and the room(s) were pretty much full the moment we stepped in. Service challenges: -20+ minutes to get seated with a reservation (not the hostess fault, but it was a bad way to start the night. They did bring two glasses of prosecco to apologize). When we checked in, there were 5 parties still to be seated. -overall slow contrary to these other reviews (they did apologize a lot for it) and our waitress left as my husband was mid sentence... it just felt very rushed and not attentive. Not sure if it was an off night for them? Food Highlights: -banchan and the pickled radish on the ssam platter and the fried chicken (love a picketed vegetable) -fried chicken was crispy and tasty Food Misses: -the short rib galbi felt like it wasn't marinating in the blend of veggies, potatoes, and carrots long enough. It lacked flavor that you would expect from this iconic Korean dish -chive pancakes were too oily -fried rice lacked flavor and depth. It just tasted like normal rice (which I love, but not what was advertised) -when we had leftovers, they didn't pack any of the leftover banchan even though we asked to have it, so it felt like a lot of food waste TLDR: I wouldn't come back unless it's for takeout or we come on not a weekend evening. read more

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My niece & I came here to celebrate her birthday, & we loved all the food & excellent service. Banchan came out fast; we loved the fish cakes & potato salad, the napa & cucumber kimchis were definitely spicy. We were going to order the Spicy Pork when we saw it came with tofu also. But when we heard that the spicy level was equal to the kimchi, we regrouped & instead chose: Jeon (chive) - very crunchy pancakes, somewhat oily, but really worth it Uni Rice - tons of tobiko (in a good way), seasoned soft rice, crispy nori chips & pickles to stir altogether. It needed more than the one tiny piece of uni, but it was still yum Grilled Branzino (plus Ssam) - perfectly crispy & slightly charred skin, delicious with the Ssam accompaniments Galbi Jjim - brothy sauced short ribs w/carrots, potatoes, shiitakes, a shishito & a jujube, and chewy rice cakes - delicious Because we were celebrating a birthday, our server gave us a choice of champage or ice cream. I thought it was for the birthday girl only, so it was a lovely surprise when he brought us both glasses of (probably) prosecco. The atmosphere here was very lively, with multiple groups that got pretty loud throughout our meal. If you're looking for a quiet dinner, this is not the place! But come for the good food, the gracious service, & the lively atmosphere! read more

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The restaurant is exquisitely beautiful restaurant! It's a great place for a date or a dinner with friends and family! The servers were friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The menu is pretty limited, but the food was good. I ordered the spicy tofu soup. Parking: Street parking around (paid). Unpaid street parking a block over wasn't hard to find, but make sure to look out for permits! read more

We have been wanting to try this place for the first time given it opened right down the street. After now going two times, we absolutely LOVE this place. The restaurant atmosphere is wonderful for a date night with a very tasteful dining and bar area (that has a beautiful mosaic). The servers are very kind and accommodating (especially Andrew) and even the owners came out from the back to say hello and talk to us which was just something you don't usually see. On top of all this, the BEST part of all is the food! From the Korean fried chicken, kimchi pancakes, bulgogi, and, of course, the banana chocolate tart dessert. While on the more expensive end for prices, this place is absolutely worth it. read more

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A good place for a date night. However the food did not live up to the hype. My favorite was the bulgogi as it was super tasty and delicious. But the kimchi pancakes tasted a little bit burnt and the galbijim was too sweet for me. But overall it was a good experience but I probably wouldn't come again to eat. read more

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Huge fan! This had been on my list for a while and my friend Hannah and I decided to go on a Saturday night. She's pescatarian, so we got the chive cakes, the monk fish, and the mushroom Bulgogi. Absolutely obsessed with the mushroom dish and I would come back just for that. The cakes were good, but very oily, and I wasn't a huge fan of the monkfish. However, the mocktail and cocktails were excellent, and the service was outstanding. I really want to come back and try the chicken. The vibe inside is modern, but with some personal touches. All of the food was extremely flavorful and really well prepared. Overall big fan for some upscale Korean and I would come back! read more

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Such a gem!! Every single thing we tried was so delicious and flavorful. My favorite was definitely the woodae galbi - I usually go for medium/medium well but this was literally melt in your mouth, second best was the bulgogi bibimbap which was so tender and went so well with the crispy rice. Also loved the Korean fried chicken starter and especially the cilantro aioli - will definitely be back for this one read more

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I was very excited to try this restaurant as it was recommended to me and it did not disappoint at all. The food was very delicious! The staff were all very nice and I enjoyed my food there. They have some cute decorations and lights of the restaurant's logo. For starters, we got the assorted tempura ($14). You can never go wrong with that. They also serve complimentary banchan set to go with your food. For entrees, we ordered the Spicy pork ($26), Braised short rib ($35), and kimchi stew ($15). We wished the kimchi stew was a full entree as it was delicious. We enjoyed all our entrees, but if I were to pick one, it would be the spicy pork. The braised pork was very soft and delicious as well but I enjoyed the sauce better on the spicy pork. I would order both every time though as they were my favorite and game changers. We decided to order both desserts as they just changed it a week ago and I normally do not care for tiramisu, but theirs is delicious. I did enjoy the banana chocolate pie more as I'm more of a chocolate dessert person but my friend enjoyed both very much. Overall, Mister Tiger did not disappoint at all. The only thing that disappointed was how much money I spent but it was worth it. read more

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Ambiance - minimalistic, modern, great for dates, small bar area Service - exceptional service, our server explain the menu and checked on us often, food came out fairly quickly Food - Chive pancakes - very mediocre, didn't have much taste but really crispy Korean beef bites - definitely my least favorite, a Korean marinated beef patty, nothing special Galbi Jim - short rib was beyond tender, lacks mouth texture Hot stone bibimbap - the added bulgogi was dry, rice was crispy read more

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After several attempts to come to Mister Tiger over a few weeks, I managed to get a reservation for a Tuesday dinner. I've heard a lot about Mister Tiger throughout the summer, so I was super excited to finally get to try it! When I arrived, the restaurant was quite dark but in a tasteful way. My friend and I ordered various food items to try. Simple Gesture - One of the tastiest drinks I've had, ever. The melon juice paired perfectly with the soju and makgeolli, I probably could have downed a dozen of these. Korean Fried Chicken (Soy Garlic) - This had a nice flavor, but not special. Some pieces of chicken were a little overdone and thus a bit dry. Kimchi Jeon - A bit too salty for my taste, and I could taste some of the grittiness of the batter in the center of one jeon. Otherwise a tasty snack. Bulgogi - Very delicious bulgogi. Had a lovely smoky flavor, yet really tender. Easily one of the best bulgogi I've had in Chicago. Galbi Jjim - Highlight of the meal. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavor of the braising liquid was incredible. It has a perfect balance (for me) of sweet and savory. Spicy Soft Tofu Stew - This was pretty standard, I probably wouldn't get it again. Yuja Tiramisu - Didn't really feel like a tiramisu, so the name was a bit misleading. Very citrus forward, perhaps too much so. I felt like I was eating strongly creamsicle-flavored cake and cream. One sad part is that we tried to order the Woodae Galbi but was informed (after the server left and came back) that they were sold out for the night. This was kind of shocking because the restaurant was only open for 90 minutes at this point. Also, the prices for some dishes felt quite high, especially given the portion size. Like, $45 for a not-so-big Galbi Jjim is borderline extortionate. But then again, I honestly believe this restaurant might have the best Galbi Jjim in Chicago. Food: 4.5/5 Price: 3.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.25/5 read more

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I've finally found my go-to Korean restaurant in the city! Though their portions may be smaller, their dishes are cooked with better quality and actually cheaper than your traditional Korean restaurants. The highlights were: 1. Spicy pork- smoky and flavorful. We paired this with the ssam platter (lettuce and assorted sauces), which worked well to balance the richness. 2. Galbi jjim - probably one of the most delicate galbi jjims I've had. It was light, clean, yet tasty. The braised potatoes and mushrooms were soft and soaked the flavor. 3. Kimchi stew- delicious, spicy, and addicting. 4. More rice please- this horchata cocktail was not too sweet and refreshing. Everything was thoughtfully cooked and fresh. The staff and manager were all friendly and welcoming. We'll be back! read more

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Came in to Mister Tiger with a larger group and had a great dinner. Loved how the ambience was modern but not playful with the neon signage. Cocktails were top notch. Not an espresso tini person usually and this was one of the best I've ever had. We tried a lot on the menu and everything we had was delicious. Smooth service (filling water, cleaning the tables, making solid recommendations). Can't wait to go back sometime soon! read more

Mister Tiger - Dirty Martini - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My cousins brought me here for birthday dinner! Everything was amazing. I got the jet lag orange espresso martini and it was phenomenal! We got the Korean fried chicken and grilled calamari appetizers. We then got the branzino and bulgogi main entrees with kimchi fried rice. Heavenly. Generous portion sizes. And our sweet server brought birthday ice cream to end the night. It was perfect! I'd love to bring my husband the next time I'm in Chicago! read more

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