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We ordered the Bibimbap and Japchae, and both dishes were really good. The Bibimbap was colorful and fresh, with perfectly seasoned beef and a runny fried egg on top -- everything mixed together so well with the gochujang sauce. The Japchae was also delicious -- chewy glass noodles, lots of veggies, and just the right amount of sweetness. The only things I'd point out are that the side dishes were quite limited (only three kinds), and refilling the miso soup costs extra. The service was okay, not particularly friendly but not bad either -- just average. Still, the food quality definitely made up for it. Overall, PapaBob is a solid Korean restaurant with great flavors and fresh ingredients. I'd happily come back again for the Bibimbap and Japchae!
You know the food is going to be amazing if the sides dishes blow you away, which they did! I devoured the whole bowl of potato, which was perfectly cooked and savory. The turnip kimchi was a little sweet with a slight kick from the spice. I got the tofu soup with kimchi and bulgogi. It was delicious and came with an egg as well. The yolk was runny and went really well with the rice and proteins. The soup is perfect for a cold winter day and it will warm your soul up. This may be my new go to dinner spot when I'm craving Korean food. I definitely want to try the bibimbop, the kalbi and seafood pancake next time. The restaurant itself is smaller, with tables sitting 2-4, but it's nice and cozy. Service is pretty prompt and efficient. After you sit down and look at the menu, they get your order and bring you water shortly after. This place is a great addition to Evanston.
Very yummy! We ordered the soondubu jiggae, LA galbi, and seafood pancake. The galbi was very flavorful and fatty. Seafood pancake was large and loaded with a mix of protein. They have a small menu but the items were very good. Nice clean ambiance. Service was also fast.
Amazing Korean food! It's a fairly small menu but with powerful options! We also had the pork and vegetable dumplings which were the best I've ever had. It's a small nicely decorated restaurant in Evanston.
The food is decent, but not fab. Although I took my parents there for dinner because of their proximity and a decent Yelp rating (after haircuts in Skokie), olits unlikely I would do so again. again. Parking was easy to find at 5 p.m., but I had to download a Park Evanston app because I didn't want to search for a parking meter kiosk. Service was okay. It was obviously a mom and pop, with the son working as the server, and while his English seemed serviceable, he said Korean was easier for him... while he is taking my order of Bibimbop ($17.99). I got bulgogi as the protein. He didn't seem to know the Korean words for fatty meat, though... as I told him I didn't want any. My 'rents got seafood tofu ($13.99) and rice, so the bill was about $34, I left $40, but they gave me a coins and a $5 bill as change, and it spilled all over.. I should have said I didn't need any. I just left it. It's more a takeout than sitting in, though there are about 6-7 tables. I didn't like that all the banchan that was provided was some potatoes and radish kimchi cubes. Very skimpy, and he wanted to give us one set vs. 2, but I has sat at a different table so he grudgingly have me my own. Lame
Papa Bop is a newer family -owned and -operated Korean eatery in the Evanston 'hood. Their menu offers various appetizers, KBBQ meats, rice combos, bibimbops, noodles, and beverages. We had a to-go order, and ordered: +the Kimchi Jeon - while not crispy, this was one of the better kimchi juhns I've had - filled generously with well-fermented kimchi, this was thick and yummy; there was no dipping sauce that came with, but really didn't need as it was flavorful on its own +the regular version of the Bibimbop - topped with an over easy egg; this was your standard bibimbop, but prepared with fresh ingredients; very generous in portion (looks can be deceiving!) and can be easily shared between two people! +and, a Real Strawberry Milk - prepared with fresh strawberry purée and organic milk; handcrafted on the spot, this was just okay for me; the hubs enjoyed it more The place is small with a handful of seating; it was definitely packed to the brim during the lunch rush. Staff were super friendly and kind! +Kimchi Jeon +kind staff!
great local authentic food! We stopped because we wanted a good Bibimbop and we were not disappointed. The food came quick and it was delicious. It is a first-come-first-serve so be ready for that. The order comes with traditional starters and they all were really good! The service is nice overall but they are direct which can come across as not nice but we really didn't feel like they were trying to offend anyone. Overall, highly recommend and will be back!
The food here was incredible and the service was great. It's a very homey style feel in the restaurant where everything is close proximity. If you're looking for comfort Korean food I'd highly recommend. What was not pictured is the lemon lemonade that I suggest you try for a fun twist! Super delicious. Pictured is the army soup, japchae and bulgogi bibimbap. I'd definitely get the japchae and bulgogi bowl and I'd recommend the army soup if you can tolerate some spice! Great restaurant overall in this part of Chicago
I will give this place five stars. Great service and the food was excellent. I have been in a Korean kick and I will say this just helps continue to be obsessed with Korean food. The place is decently medium sized where you can fit quite a few folks, but I'm sure when this place gets busy that it may be limited in spacing. Inside is not fancy or anything, but it's still a good nice small Korean restaurant. Can't ask for anything more. Seafood pancake was amazing. Korean BBQ beef was amazing let's just face up. The overall food was really great. I would definitely recommend if you want to stop by.
Hubby and I wanted to stay local one night for dinner. We searched for places in the area and agreed to try the newish Korean restaurant in our neighborhood called Papa Bop. It's on the small side but the restaurant interior is modern. The space is clean and the service is good. We were greeted by the hostess and got seated right away for a 6pm weekend dinner. The menu is traditional Korean and we ordered LA galbi, Hae Mul Pajeon (a crispy style egg seafood pancake with scallions) and Tofu Bibimbop. Everything was delicious and even the homemade drinks were refreshing! I got limeade and the husband got strawberry milk which I plan on getting next time. It was creamy and delicious. I like that they kept large chunks of strawberry in the milk. When driving in, street parking is the only option. As of August through early October 2023, Chicago avenue is undergoing street construction with updates to the water main. It's challenging finding a space but you'll have better luck snagging a spot on the intersecting side streets. Note, the bathrooms are located behind the kitchen. It's a slight inconvenience but there is a bathroom.
I really have to eat here again, like really soon. First, they were ready to go at it once we walked in, a friendly greeting, ice water and when we mentioned that we brought beer - he brought out 3 chilled glasses. I was really enjoying the service and attention to detail. We tried to order everything to get a good idea of their cooking so we got not one, but two seafood pancakes, that's sooooo delicious, crispy and soft on the inside, with that almost teriyaki like dipping sauce. By the way, you get radish Kim chi and potato in sweet soy sauce as ban Chan (small appetizers). Of course, you have to try their mandoo (pot stickas) and that was generous. Also, the chap chae with the vermicelli rice noodles was very delicate and wonderfully light with beef and scallions. We tried their spicy seafood soup and if you add a little white rice, that'll make it a little bit more palatable and less hot. I had the bi Bim bop (rice with veggies, bulgogi beef and egg bowl) and that was excellent!! It also came with three sauce types (nice and cold and straight outta the fridge). I don't mix up the ingredients by the way. Our server asked if I wanted some of those sauces, so I got all three to go along with our left overs.
Extremely clean facilities. Literally not a crumb on the floor. Clean atmosphere, very zen-like with plants and white walls. Soft piano music playing cover songs from the Beatles and Billy Joel. Service: Quick, efficient. Very good. The waiter is also a co-owner. Food: Everything is made fresh every day and into the night. Even the teriyaki sauce is homemade. Teriyaki chicken: 5 stars Bibibop: 5 stars Soup: 5 stars Will definitely eat here again. They have 5 tables and a bar table against the wall with some stools.
3 years ago
authentic Korean place The owner is warm and welcoming Not a fancy environment, but that's just normal Love the food! read more
3 years ago
Taking over from the Evanston Grill for a second act, this place is a gem. Family run and with a simple menu, this place serves up all the Korean classics. The freshness of the vegetables and tasty meats indicate that this place will be around for a long time. With a Binny's steps away, BYOB is also a nice feature. read more
2 years ago
I rarely if ever say this about food I've eaten, but the food here was amazing. Best meal I've eaten in a while. I had the bibimbop with bulgogi (beef) in a regular bowl. My son had the kimchi fried rice with bulgogi. Both dishes were awesome. It came with a small potato and carrot dish in sauce, some other type of slightly spicy vegetable dish in sauce (not sure what it was), and a small bowl of miso soup. Food was served quickly ~10 minutes or so. The place kinda looks like a hole in the wall restaurant, but it was clean and comfortable. Less than $40 out the door (including tip); we drank water. Highly recommend it. Will definitely be back. read more
4 years ago
My belly is full and happy after having a Korean brunch at Papa Bop. I'd heard about this place from neighbors who raved about it. Everything was fresh and delicious - I had the Hae Mul Paejeon (seafood pancake) and mandoo (dumplings). Halfway through my meal the owners treated me to a sample of their homemade Kimchi and Japchae. Let me tell you...that Kimchi is the star of the show! It's perfectly balanced with a pronounced sesame flavor that makes it really stand out. read more
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Papa Bop is in the spot previously occupied by Evanston Grill. The interior has been completely refined. The food is still Korean, but totally different from before, and it's good! I had a bowl of spicy seafood ramen and my partner had bi bim bap with tofu. Both were flavorful, nicely presented, and filling. The meal came with a tasty homemade kimchi made with radish chunks and a dish of warm potato and carrots. Both were delicious. I will eat here again, and you should too. read more
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The foods were amazing! We loved all of them but especially the hibachi chicken and fried rice were just amazing. The service was great as well and fast. The foods come out really fast too. You can park around the corner and of course the restaurant is clean. It's open kitchen so it gives you peace of mind that your everything is clean. You have to go through the kitchen for bathroom so just go to it somewhere else. Lovely experience! read more
2 years ago
This place is absolutely amazing! The food is delicious, and you get a lot of it! The service is so speedy, and everyone is incredibly friendly. It is clean and quaint. They have secured a customer for life! read more
4 years ago
The three of us loved our entrees and the seafood pancake appetizer. CJ had the tofu and kimchi stone bowl, Barry the Terryyaki chicken and me the ribs. My wife said this place is a keeper and will be a regular spot for lunches in Evanston read more
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I give 5 stars!! I love Hibachi, this is a quick hibachi spot that will satisfy your craving. I also loved their freshly made lemonades, my fav is grapefruit lemonade, it was so refreshing. Had mul pajeon (Korean seafood/veggie pancake) was also good, we had it as appetizer. The chef and staff are so kind. It's a cozy family friendly restaurant. Strongly recommend it!! Can't wait try all of the other menues! read more
3 years ago
DELICIOUS. Fantastic vegetarian options and I could eat their tofu bimbimbop for every meal. Service is excellent and everyone is very nice. Limited seating but worth the wait. read more
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A new gem in Evanston! Growing up in Korean household bibimbop was always a dinner menu item that would make its way on the menu more often than not. Papa Bop's bibimbop is on point and reminds me of the bibimbop my mom made for me as a child. We also had the steak with fried rice and let this serve as a warning, you won't be able to stop eating the fried rice. Yes! It is just that good!!!! The japchae was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of veggies and the grapefruit ade was the perfect addition to meal. Will definitely be coming back to try the other menu items! read more
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This place is so good. I eat here three to four times a week and the quality is always top notch. Love love love the food here!!! read more
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This new restaurant in southeast Evanston is so tasty with a super modern aesthetic inside. I ordered the Bibimbap with Bulgogi, sweet and spicy. It was amazing! The veggies were super fresh and crunchy. The meat was cooked pretty well. The rice was very fresh and fluffy. I was so sad to see the evanston grill but this place made me so happy to know they also had korean food. You also get radish kimchi, miso soup, and a potato side. I am not sure what the potato dish but it was sweet and salty. Can't wait to come back here again! read more
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