Rice'N Bread is dope. Good Korean food for decent prices. I came up to the Wrigleyville area on a cold day, and was pleasantly surprised my experience at Rice'N Bread. I came in as a party of 3, and we decided to order 4 dishes because we were all pretty hungry. We got the dduk bok ki, bulgogi pork, spicy don galbi, and beef soondubu. The dduk bok ki and bulgogi pork were the stand-outs in my opinion. The dduk bok ki was the perfect mix of sweet and spicy, which went well with the chewiness of the noodles. The Bulgogi pork was perfectly flavored and came out on a sizzling plate, as did the spicy don galbi. The ribs were tender and tasty, but I think I'm just less of a ribs fan in general. I thought the beef soondubu was good, but didn't taste significantly different from any other soondubu dish I've had before (although this was the first time I've had soondubu in Chicago). Still, not bad! The service was quick and friendly. One issue that I had was that my water tasted a little soapy..which could have probably been fixed if they dried their cups longer. Not a huge deal, but it was a little annoying. Overall, a great spot to grab (fairly) authentic Korean food. I will probably be back! read more

Problem here is not the food, rather the service and process (lack thereof) that is installed for the pickup and delivery orders here. Ordered a takeout order on a Monday afternoon thru the app and ended up showing up and then waiting over 30 minutes to take out a grilled chicken sandwich and fries (identical in taste, look, and quality to a McDonald's Artisan Chicken sandwich).... *Really bad* experience here compared to other visits in the past. Not sure of reasons to return for average quality / overpriced diner food - so much to go to in Lakeview. Especially for a supposedly *quick*/cheap lunch. Can no longer recommend, which is too bad. When you have options like Crisp, etc. within the neighborhood there's really no reason to deal with that kind of service or food. Oh well. read more

Rice'nBread is the kind of place I use as a litmus test. If someone doesn't like Rice'nBread, I don't trust them. You can order coffee, pancakes, bulgogi, and kimchi in the same order. The servers are always friendly and go the extra mile. I regularly get asked what my favorite dishes are and what brings me back, because the staff seem to care. This place is just so amazing. I first tried them because they offered an order of country brown gravy over white rice. I ordered it with Buldak (Korean fried chicken) and was so happy. To be fair it's just greasy spoon food, it's not the best Korean in town. But I love greasy spoons, they're good for the soul. So this is my kinda place. read more

Simply delicious! The fact that you can have Asian food and breakfast food at the same table made it hilarious to me lol (I ate ribs smelling my co-worker's pancakes and syrup lol the chef was really pleasant and came out and gave us a free appetizer. Super nice place. read more

So good! The service was excellent, and the food was delicious! Jeab was our server and she was amazing! We really enjoyed this place and plan on coming back every time we are in Chicago! read more

Just amazing, one of those experiences where the food is so good you keep eating faster and faster until it's gone Excited to come back and try more dishes, current list of wreckage included the dol-sot bibimbop, beef bulgogi, spicy Korean fried chicken, and some of the best kimchi I've had Also they serve breakfast all day, so I mean come on. read more

Rice'N Bread - The spicy fried chicken, bibimbop, and beef bulgogi, with the kimchi bowl on the side - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

No other place gives you the quality and portion of food for the money you spend at Rice'N Bread! My experience at Rice'N Bread was absolutely phenomenal! The restaurant had a relaxing and casual aura of coziness about it. The friendly staff was extremely informative and patient with any questions we had about the menu. Also, the cute, colorful chalkboard menu gave me a nice sense of comfort. Though the restaurant space is on the smaller end, I wouldn't be surprised if they need to expand to accommodate for all the new customers who find out about this place! Our party decided to order several different items on the menu and share them. We ended up ordered the following items: 1. Galbi Burger - This burger was simply amazing! Thinking about this authentic burger now makes me salivate. I would highly suggest getting the caramelized kimchi(+ $1 extra), as it adds a very nice flavor to the burger. On top of it all, it's all served on a delicious pretzel bun. 2. Buldak - (Korean style fried chicken in a spicy chilli pepper sauce) - Ehrmergerd!!! this is probably the BEST, TASTIEST spicy chicken I've ever had! I contemplated taking a picture of this dish, but once I popped the first piece of chicken in my mouth, the fun just wouldn't stop and there was nothing left to take a picture of! For those of you who are not good with spicy food, this dish has quite the fiery kick. This dish is unbelievably tasty and the chicken simply melts in your mouth after you bite through the crispy layer. 3. Crispy Tofu - This appetizer is perfect for any vegan out there! I'm no vegan but I still found this dish to be so savory. WARNING - be careful biting into this delicious cube of heaven because it may be very hot. Don't let the supple, yet crispy outer layer deceive of the temperature inside. However, once you bite into the crispy layer, the tofu inside just melts in your mouth. 4. Pa-Jeon (Korean style seafood pancake) - For $7.95, this is quite a good bang for the buck. Every Korean restaurant I've been to charges ATLEAST $12+... If you've never had this before, you need to try it. If you try it here for the first time, you may never want to get it anywhere else because they will make you overpay for it. 5. Mushroom Omellette - If you're looking for a nice vegetarian omelette, this omelette will do the trick. It also comes with a nice side of hash browns and english muffins. It took the liberty of creating my own breakfast sandwich out of them; using the english muffins as buns for the omelette and hash browns. 6. YetCaMein Noodles - After we ordered some of these, we realized that everyone at the table next to us had one in front of them. We figured it had to be decent so we were excited to give it a try. We ordered the chicken and it was VERY delicious. The noodles were cooked to perfection: not too soggy nor too crispy. The broth comes with a sprinkle of chopped green onions and has a nice spicy kick to it, while being extremely flavorful! Last but not least, it's BYOB! There's a liquor store right next door, so you can grab your favorite alcoholic beverages and enjoy your meal with some spirits! I will definitely be making this a routine pitstop whenever I'm in the area! read more

See all

Pros: - Friendly Cons: - Inauthentic Asian food... which is disappointing, considering the owner is Asian. - None of the food was great, and they just don't get spicy right. In some spicy dishes, they use ketchup to sweeten. Blegh. ----- I do not recommend the food here... as much as it sounded interesting. read more

Second time coming here, decided to dine in this time. The lady working cashier and serving was so nice and attentive to whatever we asked. I got the spicy chicken bulgogi and it was amazeballs. It came out on one of those hot plates where it kept cooking. It was piping hot and the perfect amount of spice. They also had kimchi on the side, which was also fresh and tasted great. I had the deep fried chicken meal before and it was good, but the bulgogi was especially delicious. Looking forward to coming again! read more

Rice'N Bread - Me about to dive into bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The bf and I were in Chicago for vacation and we were staying in Lakeview. Through Yelp, we found Rice'N Bread. The bf wanted some Korean food so we eventually stopped in. He got the Kalbi burger and he was raving about it. Definitely get it with the fried kimchi and to add a fried egg. I didn't really like the flavor of the meat though. I just got eggs and potatoes (regular diner food). The staff was really friendly. If we had not been eating all day before we had gotten here, I probably would have order something more substantial. Decent spot, 3.5 stars. read more

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

This was an awesome place for a small group outing. We all left feeling a little fatter and happier without having to cry about the price (which happens often). Recommend sharing family style - and definitely getting the appetizers. Everything had great portion sizes. Service was pretty good. The rice cakes (duk bok ki) in spicy sauce were indeed very spice, but also yummy. The veggie twigim was also pretty good as a side with the other dishes. Would definitely come back here, next time hopefully for their breakfast! read more

This is the best place ever. The owner is SO nice and friendly, and the quality of food is great. I love that they also have an American menu with breakfast food. I've ordered everything from yukkejang to jap chae to this mild soup with chicken (I don't know the name, but I attached a photo), and everything about the food, ambience, and friendliness of the waiter is tops. It's probably top 3 favs for Asian food for me in Chicago. read more

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

Super satisfied. Order the beef bulgogi and fried tofu appetizer. Perfect amount of food for my wife and I. Clean plates and happy souls. Would totally come back. The service is pleasant too. read more

Finally was able to check out this delicious Korean restaurant since I moved to the neighborhood. I ordered the DanDak (Korean fried chicken) and a side of kimchi....ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! The service was great and the woman who works there (might be the owner?) is such a sweetheart. This is my new favorite hood spot and I will be back soon!!!! read more

By far one of my favorite spots to get Korean food. The owner and staff are very friendly and the food taste great. They also believe in the have it your way method. I came in requesting a Korean dish that was off the menu and the owner fixed it right up with no argument. The food is also affordable compared to most Korean family style restaurants.. I also love the atmosphere big tables and they have wifi. All around amazing place. If you love Korean food and may want some pancakes too this is your place read more

Rice'N Bread - My friend enjoying her meal - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love the squid bibimbop and pajeon. I plan on visiting again.

Jap chae!!! My coworker loves this place and every so often I'll order with her. It's good! A bit pricey but sometimes you just want Korean and this place knows how to do it. My favorites are the jap chae, bulgogi or the spicy ramen. Their servings are very large too. So usually I have enough for a whole 2nd meal. They deliver, but it takes forever!! Also make sure they deliver everything you ordered. Once we were missing a couple soups. Once we realized it, it took another like 30min+ for them to return with the rest of the order. read more

Neighborhood Gem. I order whatever they recommend each time. Not looking forward to leaving the area. Their stuff is spicy fyi.

Rice in bread is my ultimate comfort zone. The owner is incredible kind and attentive. When I eat here, time stands still and everything in the world is exists together in perfect harmony. This is the kind of place you eat at one time on a whim and next thing you know, you're waking up every Saturday with a craving so intense it would feel like a crime against your stomach to ignore it. I recommend the bulgogi breakfast with rice and gravy. read more

This place is amazing! I live super close and it's always my go to when I don't want to cook. Simple but delicious menu that's very reasonably priced. The service is always amazing and it always feels good supporting a small business! Definitely recommend read more

best korean in chicago!!!! get the bul dak!!! so juicy and perfect! i get it every time! i love the owner so much, she is so kind and sweet. read more

This place is wonderful. The owner, Jacob, is very friendly and welcoming. Had breakfast, lunch, and dinner there in the same week. All were fantastic. Who knew such good Korean food could be had in Wrigleyville? read more

Got carry out from here because I was in the area and craving Korean! Super quick pick up which I appreciate and there's pay for park right out front. I got some egg rolls that were incredible! Hot and crunchy and perfect. I got the spin on tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) that was very spicy but not as flavorful as I'm used to. The salad/slaw in there was delicious and there was plenty of fish cake strips as well. It was tasty but not my favorite! I also got a Bibimbap with bulgogi that was really tasty but the amount of protein to rice and veggies was really off. There was about one solid spoonful of bulgogi which was disappointing. Overall the food was definitely tasty with just a few small things short of perfection. I would go back to dine in definitely as it was a quaint location in a busy area and those tend to be my faves! read more

I love Rice'N Bread. The owner is always so welcoming and kind, and the food is incredible/reasonably priced!!! One of my favorite spots in Chicago. read more

Been eating here for 10+ years now, excellent staff & food. I Love the Teriyaki Beef with over easy eggs, rice & graavy- yummmm. read more

I came here for a nice little dinner with my girlfriend. She is a huge fan of Korean food, and I grew up around Korean food all my life. This place is close to where I live, so I gave it a try and it didn't disappoint. We started out with dukbokki and kimchi. The kimchi is spot on. The dukbokki is good too, but be warned - it is very spicy. I then had bibimkuksu and my girlfriend had bibimbap. The bibimkuksu was very vegetable heavy to the point that it felt more like a salad than a noodle dish, but the flavor was there. I tried a few spoonfuls of the bibimbap and it was great. Service was great too, the food came quick and the waitress was attentive to keep filling our waters as we needed it. Overall, really nothing to fault. Glad this place is here so I can come back to my roots every once in a while. Also looking forward to trying out the more adventurous menu items they have. read more

Both the Dandak and Buldak are really good. Good quality chicken with vibrant sauces. The rice on the side is good too. Wasn't a huge fan of their version of slaw. Also, got the crispy Manson which was really good- like a potsticker. read more

Happened upon Rice'N Bread when looking for a dining spot before seeing a show on Belmont. The dining room is unpretentious, but has plenty of seating. Lots of fun photos on the walls. The wait staff has been kind, efficient and helpful when asking about menu items. My experience has been "no substitutions", but other than that, all the items I have ordered have been absolutely delicious. You can adjust the "fire" of any of the Korean dishes, which are presented well and portions are generous. My only "criticism" is that, as a vegetarian, I would like a bit of flexibility in exchanging meats for plant-based items that are already available on the menu, such as tofu. You can even order breakfast items any time of day. It's a great spot, and visible just off N. Clark St. Go there, and enjoy!! read more

LOVE. DELICIOUS. My favorite place in Chicago. I think I like the Galbi burger best. I rarely eat burgers and don't like burgers much. But Galbi burger is different. I ate it all although I was completely full at that time. If you want some spicy and crispy things, you will be satisfied with Bul Dak. If you desire some sweet and crispy things, I would recommend Dan Dak. These are definitely amazing and addictive. The service is also great and the owner is so kind and nice. The owner's service, the flesh environment in store and the delicious food made me truly happy. I am gonna try Bibimbap and others someday. WONDERFUL PLACE!!! :-) read more

See all

On our way to a Cubs game my husband Tom, son Johnathan and I decided to grab a bite to eat before the game. Thanks to yelp we decided to try Rice'N Bread. So glad we did the food was amazing and Jeab our server was so helpful in explaining the various dishes. Being that we are adventurous foodies I tried the seafood pancake, Johnathan had the traditional bibimbop and my husband the egg foo young. The were absolutely delicious!!! Tom said best he ever had. We will definitely be coming back for seconds a must try. read more

See all

Have tried sundubu jjigae - spicy, soft tofu stew - in every Korean restaurant (in Chicago). Their sundubu jjigae is the best in the city! I get it weekly. It's consistent, has a deep, layered flavor and always arrives steaming hot, even when the doordash driver is taking his sweet time. read more

Honestly disappointed. I was super excited to try this place after seeing all the reviews but it was a letdown. The bibimbop and the beef over rice dishes lacked flavor and had very little meat. it was alllllll rice! The amount of meat was only enough for about 3-4 spoonfuls. This is not okay and unusual for a korean dish, which are loaded with flavors and ingredients. The pajeon (seafood pancake) was delicious, however, the mix was not cooked together well, as it was more of a stir fry than a "pancake". Overall, disappointing if you love and grew up with authentic korean food. On the bright side, the workers were kind and happy. read more

LOVE this place. Solid bibimbop, bulgogi, but their teriyaki tofu is INCREDIBLE. I'm not a tofu fan usually but they cook it perfectly.

Pretty legit place. I got galbi which was good Also got bibimbap which was fine also And scallion pancake- this is the best dish we got out of the 3. Their scallion/seafood pancake is one of the better ones I've had and would recommend this place for scallion pancake. read more

Ok food but nothing spectacular. Had the bibimbap which was ok. The spinach wasn't good but the beef was well prepared. Pricing was reasonable though not cheap as I had expected. read more

So I was brought here by a friend, tried all the recommended food and really loved everything I ate! This was a fantastic experience with a Korean restaurant, not like any other Korean restaurants that I'm used to. They invented their own burger that combined both American and Korean flavors! The ribs and chicken are just tender and crisped to perfection, as was the crispy tofu. I can tell how much hey care about their customer from the whole all of pictures of them. I would definitely come back and recommend Rice and Bread to my friends. read more

See all

*** Dirty Waitress / hostess had a terrible hacking cough which did nothing good for my dining experience. Ordered ramen with pork. Ramen came as expected. The pork was old and dry and I can only imagine it was a leftover piece from some other dish. As I sat at the table I looked up and noticed the lighting fixtures & the ceiling fans had an inch of dust caked on to them. *** Summary: Lack of cleanliness, Lack of care, Lack of attention to detail. read more

We went to eat spicy korean food restaurant. My younger friend recommended this restaurant eating spicy food near by Chitown. We had bul-dak(fire chicken),spicy dongalbi (beef rib with spicy sauce), squid bibimbab (squid mixed rice with spicy sauce in hot rock bowl) and a milk. That atmosphere was small but not noisy, and comfortable. I could imagine Bun-sik-zip which is street food restaurant in korea. But they were selling common korean meal and some american food. The owner is so kind and funny. I am so appreciate to know this place! Let me explain these menu, The owner gave us service fried dumpling! small and crispy with little spicy sauce. That's awesome He gave us this dumpling and milkis (korean soda) The dongalbi was not spicy for me, however, I liked this menu because hot rock plate keep it warm during eating. Bul-dak was ,onestly, not much spicy than I expected. It was little sour than dongalbi. But I was so glad to see korean style salad with yogurt sauce. And Squid bibimbab was good! I usually ate that squize bibimbab when I lived in korea, It was similar! We will go again! And I will ask can make more and more spicy than before! Because I like extremly spicy food :) read more

See all

Second time coming here. Food is fantastic. Love their tofu bibimbap. Everyone is nice here. it looked a busier today than last time I came. Wonder if this little gem is getting more well known. Great choice instead of bar foods surrounding this place. read more

Rice'N Bread - Tofu bibimbap. So good. - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place, great service great food!!! A definite must visit when in town for a Cubs Game!!! read more

Rice'N Bread - Great little place good food great service!!! Definitely a must visit when in town for a Game!!! - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois