My go to when I need a bi bim bop fix! So good! I've only gotten delivery but it's always quick and fresh.

When I say this some best Korean food in the city! The service was amazing and the flavor was great everything good I going to come back and try the bul dak next come here u will not be disappointed read more

Food was amazing. Team/ staff were super inviting and friendly. Absolutely coming back!

We've ordered lunch and dinner from here before, but I was surprised when my bf ordered breakfast bc I didn't realize they served breakfast. The Bulgogi and Hash Browns were great, and my go- to is usually bulgogi anyways. The Golden Brown Pancakes were extremely dry- it crumbles apart, butter and maple syrup doesn't help! Brown Rice and Gravy was a random choice, but it was good. Sundubu Jjigae (Spicy Soft Tofu Stew) was tasty and definitely hot and spicy to warm your insides. I like the idea of having Korean food for breakfast ;) read more

Rice'N Bread - 2 Eggs Any Style with Bulgogi, Hash Browns, Golden Brown Pancakes, Brown Rice and Gravy, Sundubu Jjigae (Spicy Soft Tofu Stew) - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious, and I think it's the only place that sells Haemul Pajeon (korean seafood pancake) in the area. They also make it fresh too so big plus :D Very homey, staffs are very friendly, kitchen is pretty fast too. I've only had chance to order togo orders so far but would definitely stop by to dine in at some point. If you crave some korean food and don't feel like traveling up north, this place will definitely help satisfy your cravings. read more

2.5 stars. For a Korean fusion place, the menu doesn't have much to offer that seemed appetizing to us. I came with a group of friends and we ordered the Dan-Dak, the Beef over Rice bowl, and the Bi Bim Kuk Su. The Dan-Dak is a rice dish with side salad and chicken doused with a sweet sauce. The chicken was crispy, but it honestly tasted like something that could be bought from Panda Express. For 10 dollars, it was not worth it. The dish had only about 9 individual pieces of chicken. The side salad is a basic lettuce with a thousand island dressing, nothing special. The beef over rice bowl is 7.95, and came with a good amount of rice, some japchae noodles, and a small portion of bulgogi. For an entree that's advertised as "beef over rice", the beef portion was extremely lacking. The meat was the only highlight of this dish, as the noodles were too salty. However, there wasn't much meat for me to even enjoy. Cry. My friend ordered the Bi Bim Kuk Su, which came in a big bowl, and seemed to be like a huge serving, enough to share between two people. The dish itself was a bit greasy, and quite spicy even for someone who really likes spicy foods. All in all, I expected more from a 4.5 star place. The only bright spot of our meal was our waitress, who was very kind, attentive, and always had a smile on her face when serving us. The 2.5 stars are pretty much for the service. Also as a heads up, you don't pay at the table. You go up to the register and she rings you up there. read more

Rice'N Bread - Beef over Rice - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Order takeout for lunch and ordered so galbi and seafood sundubu. Everything was delicious and had leftovers for dinner. read more

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I stumbled upon this gem on Yelp when looking for a quick causal spot to grab dinner before the Billy Joel concert at Wrigley. Thinking it would be packed before the concert I called ahead for a reservation, but it wasn't necessary since we were the only people in the restaurant when we arrived. However, they were sweet enough to reserve the table by putting our name on it. Usually being the only ones in a restaurant isn't a good sign, but I have a faith in my fellow yelpers...and (once again) they didn't let me down. The service was extremely attentive (as it should be when you're the only ones). Our waiter informed us he was a little nervous since it was his first day, but he had the help of another pro in the restaurant and did an amazing job. My husband ordered the bibimbop and loved every bite. I had ajor food envy watching him since I heart bibimbop, but have been trying to stay away from the carbs- hence why a place called Rice 'N Bread may have not been the best pick. However, I was more that satisfied with my Bulgogi Salad. It also turned out to be a super affordable meal, which made up for the pricey Billy Joel tickets. I would definitely stop in again when in the area for a quick tasty meal. There's not much in terms of atmosphere here, but I'm guessing they do great delivery business, which I would try if I lived in the area. read more

I'm a bit torn here... Food is actually really good and this spot is BYOB, BUT... really slow service and questionable cleanliness are what bothered me the most. On my visit here, I had their bibimbap ~ fresh veggies over rice with a bit of Korean bbq beef. NOMS! After finish my meal, I did make a trip to the restroom. I have to say I'm a little weirded out/grossed out the restroom is in the back next to the kitchen. A bit too close for comfort seeing the cook prepping next to the restroom. That being said, most likely won't be back. Anyways, 'til next time! read more

Rice'N Bread - Bibimbap! - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in here before the Cubs game with my fiancée, and was greeted by a very sweet host. The place was nice and tidy, and our food came out relatively fast. We had Mandoo and Buldak chicken and both were very good. read more

I got a recommendation for Rice'N Bread and decided to give it a try. My friend and I walked in on a Thursday night, and we were the only people in the restaurant at around 6:30p but the place got more crowded as the night went on. It's pretty sizable, clean, and feels homey inside, and the waitress was very attentive and nice. We decided to share the DanDak (sweet fried chicken) and the Spicy Don Galbi (pork ribs). Each dish came with a scoop of white rice, and DanDak had a side salad as well. The DanDak was perfectly fried and the sweet soy taste reminded me of Korean fried chicken that I miss so much. The side dishes were kimchi and pickled Korean radish, the latter of which is a standard side for authentic Korean fried chicken, so I was very satisfied to see that. The Don Galbi came on a sizzling stone platter. It was tender and had a nice spicy kick to it. The portions aren't ridiculously big, but still pretty generous, and we had a couple pieces of Don Galbi left to take home. The waitress brought over two different sauces: yogurt sauce and sweet mayo sauce. She told us the yogurt sauce is their standard sauce, and the sweet mayo sauce was something they came up with that day. Later during the meal, she came by and asked us which sauce we liked better, and I said the new sweet mayo sauce was better; it was rich and flavorful. It was great to see that they are still trying to improve and come up with new things even when their Yelp reviews are already amazing. read more

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Affordable food + friendly service, but make sure you order the right things! Definitely ask for recommendations - the dishes that my table enjoyed the most were from amongst the ones the waitress recommended, while the others were not as spectacular. Besides the ones listed below, she also recommended the Buldak (spicy fried chicken) and Squid Bibimbap (if you can handle spicy foods). Great: Dolsot Bibimbap, Seafood Pajeon (best I've had in Chicago) Okay: Yetcamien, Dandak I'd highly recommend Rice'N Bread if you're in the area and looking for reasonably-priced, homey Korean food. read more

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Neighborhood gem! Get the egg foo young and thank me later (after you wake up from your blissful post meal nap). read more

Woah.... I've been going to Crisp for years. Always thought that was the best Korean fare in Lakeview. Just happened to meet up with a buddy at Rice and Bread. The fried chicken was killer. The flavor was bang on. Definitely am goin back to try other dishes. This might be my new fave Korean in Lakeview! read more

The good: Fast and friendly, this place is the bomb. The bibimbap was fantastic, and my girlfriend compared her noodles to the likes of her local Chinese town. Food was made quickly and we were served immediately. The bad: They close at 3 on Sundays. The atmosphere is pretty boring, but meh, it's Wrigleyville. Overall: Fantastic small little lunch spot. They also deliver! Atmosphere: 7/10 Service: 8/10 Food: 8.5/10 read more

My Dad and I ordered two things: SoGalbi and Beef Jikae. The food came out in nine minutes, the waiter was very nice and we enjoyed our food. I recommend this place to anyone who likes Korean restaurants. read more

It's great to see different types of Korean restaurants and trying something different besides the typical Korean buffet, BBQ, and traditional fare. Not that I mind any of the typical Korean places, but I like a change of pace and this place fits the bill. The interior looks like it should be an American diner, but someone changed their mind midway and decided to create a Korean-American mashup. This place is great for breakfast and lunch, or a low-key dinner and is located a block away from Wrigley Field. I've had the kalbi (or galbi) burger, which is served on a pretzel bun. It was dry, but I could taste the potential for something good here! I also tried the bibimbap, which was much better in terms of presentation, and taste. Nothing like a trusty classic. I'll have to come back and try more of the breakfast-fare along with some of the other noodle dishes available, but I'm glad Rice 'N Bread is around to break from the typical Korean mold. read more

Solid place for Korean food. Got the bibimbap here and loved it very much! Was also able to get a seat quickly, which was great because I was trying to get out of the cold. read more

This place is amazing! The Korean/fusion/diner concept is executed perfectly and the wall full of pictures of happy customers is no accident. The portions are huge and tasty - I got the DonGalibi and the fried chicken and it was perfect but also super cozy. The staff are the absolute nicest people and incredibly welcoming. I plan on heading back soon. read more

Would die for this place so mf good every time i got the eggs and rice with bulgogi and rice and gravy and it did not disappoint

After 4 hours in the cold today, walking dogs, so perfect!!! If you're craving some delicious Korean food, please support this wonderful little restaurant! The food is ALWAYS amazing, huge portions, very inexpensive (one entree is $8-$12 and I usually get at least 3 meals out of it,) and the owners are the nicest people! I love the spicy fried chicken, the Bulgogi, and the noodle dishes are soul warming, and simply DIVINE! read more

Rice'N Bread - Spicy Yet Ca Mein with noodles, chicken, hard boiled eggs and scallions in a delicious bone broth. Absolute HEAVEN! - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is as delicious. Absolutely phenomenal. Our server was so kind and kept us constantly topped off on drinks. The service was fast, it was relaxing, and I loved stopping here after a long day of walking. Everything was light and never oily or dense. If you are near Wrigley and like Korean this is the place to stop! read more

Rice'N Bread - Chicken Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place slaps my ass. Great food and service! All around incredible. Bibimbop is a must.

Bruh. I am a FAN of Rice 'n Bread. I'm a fan of Korean food in general, but Rice 'n Bread is a great low cost casual option in Lakeview. Came here with a few peeps last week for dinner. The special that day was the Bulgogi bowl, so that's what I ordered. My boyfriend and the rest of the table got the BulDak. Both dishes were delicious and they serve very generous portions. I had enough leftovers to last me for another full dinner the next day! Our server was super funny and friendly and she was on it with the water refills. Super chill vibe, good food, great service and BYOB. All in all, I highly recommend this place! read more

Rice'N Bread - Bulgogi bowl! - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is outstanding!!!! You must get the stone pot bibimbap. The service is amazing and the prices are very reasonable

Very sweet place. Very thorough menu and extremely reasonably priced. I got the beef bibimbap and my friend got the R&B burger. I loved the bibimbap. It was wholesome and filling, and it came with a great spicy sauce to drizzle on. The beef was also seasoned really well. The R&B burger was also a hit. It had a sort of sweet marinade that worked really well, and you can add kimchi (which I think we might come back and try sometime). We got it with fries, which were also pretty good (forgot to get a picture though). read more

Rice'N Bread - Beef Bibimbop (the messy hot sauce drizzle is on me) - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is a hidden gem. BYOB with a unique Korean / American brunch menu ends up being a fun combo for those hungover mornings when you just want some eggs but also want bulgogi. Some parts are odd (many dishes come with unsweetened applesauce) but overall it's very tasty. I highly recommend the crispy, spicy-sauced fried chicken appetizer. I can't remember the exact name but you'll know what I mean when you look at the menu. read more

Korean food in a diner-style atmosphere. Nothing really exceptional but the above is definitely true. Not sure how this place has garnered such incredibly high reviews but good for them. If I lived nearby I'd probably be a regular but definitely not go out of my way and really not sure how this place has a near perfect rating with the experience I had. The portions are massive, sure. But my bibimbop was just kinda fine. The stone pot didn't crisp my rice at all even after the hour+ we were there and with that... real slow service. We were kinda hungover but time was reeeeaally not ticking by at the normal rate. The spicy rice cakes were great and again the portion was massive. Wasn't a big fan of their kimchi though. It tasted kinda real old which normally you can't tell because it's all so fermented but this was not my fave. I think if service had been great I'd feel differently and I do love that is seems very mom and pop but the timing, attentiveness, and general help with the menu just wasn't on point during our visit. read more

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I have been eating this food since I was in my mom's belly. Very thankful the food is the same even though the name has changed once or twice. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Hidden near many festive bars in Wrigley it has great food day or night. The staff are very nice and welcoming which add to the experience. It is full of various Korean dishes. They have different soups, bim bap, chicken wings, rice dishes, noodle dishes and so much more! We ordered a traditional noodle dish with meat and it was full of flavor. Also we tried the sweet korean chicken wings.....yummm!!!! Everything was full of flavor and just great to eat! The prices of everything was crazy cheap especially for the area! Everything is between 6 and 15 per item. I am already looking forward to returning here and trying some more Korean specialities! Highly recommend. Great place to go with friends or a casual date. read more

Amazing comfort food .. the rice and gravy with eggs always cheers me up. The burgers are outstanding and if you want to experiment with Korean food the kimchi burger is awesome. I like the spicy soup for a cold. read more

Delicious Korean fare served here and the service is very attentive and friendly! They have a pretty big menu of some fusion foods and traditional options too. We ordered the Ddukbokki, Beef Over Rice, Bulgogi, and the YetCaMein. The Ddukbokki, spicy rice cakes, were very good. They were spicy, but not overly powerful where you couldn't eat more. It was just right where you wanted to keep going until the last Rice cake! The Beef Over Rice was interesting. It's like a combination of many things, such as mini Mandoos, JapChae noodles, the protein you choose all over a bed of rice.everything is topped off with a drizzle of spicy mayo and some sriracha! It's really just a bit of everything, so good for people who are just being introduced into Korean food. The YetCaMein was actually as spicy as it looks! The noodles were very good like not overly cooked and still springy. The seafood amount in there was plentiful. The broth was very spicy so take that into consideration. Definitely a gem in the neighborhood and the staff are very nice! They attended to us very efficiently even though there were only people at the front of the house. read more

Very nice inexpensive Korean fare. I enjoyed the bulgogi sandwich, which included a reasonable amount of beef, esp. when compared with the cheap price. We also enjoyed the seafood stew (but only recommend if you like strong fish flavor a lot like us), and the seafood pancake was tastiest of all imo. Good stuff all the way around! read more

Back when this swath of Lakeview south of Wrigley Field was Chicago's unofficial Japantown, Rice'N Bread was Tom Yamauchi's Hamburger King and a back door connected it to "Zoke" Hirayabashi's Nisei Lounge, where overflow customers could get additional seating. An iconic dish called "The Akutagawa" was named after late regular George Akutagawa, still to be found on the menu today along with other "King" favorites like Egg Foo Young and Yet Ca Mein noodles. Cubs players and coaches would hop in for breakfast and the paper before a game. The restaurant was eventually purchased by a Korean American, and a couple hands traded later Rice'N Bread remains, today, a delicious relic of the Korean American quick order counter spots that once dotted the North Side (think still-extant Noon Hour Grill in Rogers Park or Evanston Grill in Evanston). You can still get diner staples like hamburgers, club sandwiches, eggs and pancakes and hash browns, but also bulgogi, bibimbap, or Korean style fried chicken. All in all, Rice'N Bread has been a Chicago staple since the 1950s and their extensive picture wall displays obvious customer love and appreciation. It is a neighborhood institution in a rapidly changing neighborhood that doesn't have too many institutions left. read more

Americanized Korean restaurant...the menu was very interesting. Located in Wrigleyville so parking can be difficult when there's a game going on. I played it safe and ordered a regular bibimbap while my friend tried the tofu soup and the squid bibimbap. The tofu soup didn't look too appetizing IMO and the squid bibimbap came in a sizziling stone pot. I enjoyed my bibimbap and it was a generous portion. Pricing is fair..maybe a tad on the pricier end for regular Korean food. Service was good. read more

Rice'N Bread - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Oh my. What a great meal. I had the Dol Sot Bibimbop which comes in a stone bowl that's hot enough to fry the bottom of the rice into crunchy goodness. Everything about this place is top notch in my book. Sadly I'll only be here another day but plan on coming back tomorrow. That's how much I like it. Well, I came back today and again was blown away by the food. I had the beef bulgogi which came with perfect sticky rice and pickled veggie and house made Kimchee. The folks that run the place are the friendliest I've ever encountered. Get on down here and live the good life. read more

Rice'N Bread - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic little Korean diner! The staff is very friendly & seemed to know everyone who came in by name. We had Mandoo to start & it was perfectly prepared & so yummy. Then we shared a Korean Kimchi stew & Korean chicken. Spicy & aromatic and so dang good! We'll be back! read more

Pretty legit for Korean food. All our dishes were great! My fav was the bibimbop because it comes out on the "dohl-sot" which is a heated clay bowl so the rice comes out nice and crispy. I absolutely love the crispy rice. The soon dubu has a great kick and they use the oxtail broth as the base. So you know the soup is gonna be tasty. The bulgogi is marinated well and tender. The buldak has a pretty good sauce on it that has a little kick. Great with rice and the salad that it comes with. I would definitely come here again if I'm craving some decent Korean food in the city. Good job Rice n Bread! And this is coming for a Korean gal ;) read more

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really good authentic Korean food!!!! Ordered from DoorDash and it arrived piping hot and fast. Fair price point and it's just so good.

My boyfriend and I have gone to Rice N Bread multiple times and it is always fantastic. I am part Korean from CA and this restaurant has been a hidden gem in this city from someone who has been missing good korean food. It is really affordable, the food is consistently good, and the service is great. I would 100% recommend eating at this place. read more