I've ordered from this place many times and almost always get the BulDak. I found Rice N bread through the Eat24 app and I ordered the same BulDak I always order... except this time I made a special request with my order; "Extra extra spicy please!". and oh my god did they deliver. Me and my two friends were dying from the heat but it was so good. I regret eating it because of the aftermath but now that I think about it, I wouldn't have it any other way from now on. It will be extra extra spicy or nothing. I highly recommend asking for the extra heat!! Edit: Made an account just to write this incredible experience. read more

I've been going here for almost 30 years and it will always be Chester's to me. I am glad to see Sonya is still bringin' it. I see it's BYOB now, which is ironic since this was always my fave hangover breakfast joint...Yet Ca Mein soup. The prices have always been a friend to the working man. I love the new atmosphere and new menu additions. I tried the Bulgogi chicken; it was excellent and came with traditional kimchi and other pickled sides. Yum! The bi bim bop is top notch, and the American dishes rock too! read more

I placed a delivery order for beef bulgogi (requested spicy) and crispy mandoos. The order arrived very quickly and the food was very hot. The Mandoos were good and a new dish for me. I really liked them. So we were off to a good start! The bulgogi was okay, more sweet than flavorful and they must have not read the note to make it spicy because there was zero heat. It came with a side of rice and Kimchee. What really grossed me out was eating the kimchee. First bite was very tasty. Second bite had a weird crunch like I was biting into a bone. I pulled the offending piece out of my mouth and it was a tiny crab leg. Like the whole leg was maybe half an inch long. I don't know if it was cooked for another dish or was climbing around the cabbage field when the cabbage was harvested but I couldn't eat any more. I tried looking up whether cabbage kimchee was ever made with tiny crabs but the only pictures I saw of Korean crab dishes had regular size crabs. Pretty sure it wasn't supposed to be there. Gross. read more

Great service and food! We ordered the veggie egg foo young and the spicy chicken app. the portions are HUGE and the flavors were so good. The owner is also incredibly friendly and I would definitely order more to-go from here if I lived closer! read more

I expected the food to be four and half stars, but it only deserves two. I ordered 'Chicago's best burger', and my bf got the spicy noodle soup. I know there are many restaurants claiming their burgers to be the best, but this time it is just way off. Pretzel bun was not toasted, meat was extremely sweet and sloppy. My boyfriend ordered the spicy noodle soup, but he didn't want any squid in it, the owner said he could switch it to pork which he forgot to. Coffee is watered down with no taste. And the restroom is outside the restaurant and need a key to it... Disappointed brunch experience. read more

The Buldak and most of their soups/stews are amazing. Always consistent Korean comfort food, done well, priced well and with great service.

Food was so yummy. The Bibimbap was yummy and a large portion. Inexpensive good food and really nice workers.

Here's a story for you. One evening I was craving some teriyaki beef, so like always I called up Rice N Bread for some delivery. I only had about $20 in cash on me.. But I was starving so I also added an appetizer on top of it. When the total ran up to over $20 I said "ahh take the appetizer off" 20 mins go by and Jacob shows up at my door. He asks me, "why did you drop the appetizer?" I said "I didn't have enough money to pay for them!" He says "ahh" and walked away. 20 mins later Jacob shows up at my door with a squid appetizer, says "on the house". If that's not customer service I don't know what is. This place goes the extra mile. They will forever have my business because of that. read more

What did you say? Food is really good and people are nice, but the fan over the grill makes so much grinding noise - which has been going on for months - that it is nearly impossible to hear the server. I can't imagine working in that environment - have to shout to have basic dinner conversation. read more

5 stars for many reasons 1) not crowded. Just because the spot isn't crowded doesn't mean its not good. It was about 1/2 full when we walked in around 1:30 for lunch. Maybe we beat the rush? but then again Rice N Bread is located in Lakeview.. there's lot of food competition 2) So this spot serves 'American' diner food and Korean food. The owner/waitress is Korean. Based on the photos, we picked Korean food and we were so glad we did.. usually you'd expect food to be mediocre since it doesn't specialize in one type of food, but they really served some delicious korean food 3) Orders squid bimbibop... yes, squid bimbibop!! thats the absolute first time seeing that and trying it. The dish was superb and came in the clay pot, with the rich slightly crispy. We also got the chicken skillet (aka bagolgi).. super delicious! This was probably my favorite between the two. came with side serving of kimchi and dichon. I'd definitely got here again. I believe the total including tax was $31? read more

What a delightful multicultural experience! It looks and feels like a diner, with traditional breakfast items like pancakes and omelets on the menu. Turn the page and the menu is full-on traditional Korean or Korean-inspired! We tried all traditional Korean items: the pa jeon (seafood pancake), dolsot bibimbop and beef bulgolgi. All of the Korean fare was really authentic and tasty...I can't wait to try the much talked about fried chicken next time! Oh and BYOB! read more

I ordered here last week and I received hash browns that were a bit over done. I messaged the restaurant through yelp directly to let them know I did not like it. The owner personally contacted me and explained he was very sorry. and would correct it immediately. He asked me about the rest of my meal and if I liked it. He also asked if I would be home later today, if I was interested in an entirely new meal on him, and also what time worked best for me. This type of service is just unheard of anymore. The owner himself dropped off the meal to my front door and even threw in extra goodies for me to enjoy. So impressive and lovely. I will be a very loyal customer from now on and make sure I tell all of my friends to order from here. Thank you!!!! read more

A fantastic little very unassuming Korean Diner in the heart of Wrigley. Great food, service is fast and super friendly, and it smells phenomenal inside. Low price for large portions, and the Quality does not suffer. I'm actually amazed how low the prices were for how great the food was. I will be back, so, so many more times. I promise you this. read more

Used to be the famous hamburger King. Same menu plus many new items. I love the food here. Plus it's rarely crowded.

Had the kalbi burger and it was delicious. There were a lot of other items on the menu that sounded great so ill be back for sure

If you order the Buldak you won't regret it. The Bulgogi Beef is also really good, and if you want a bunch of food that's still high quality go for the Egg Foo Young. It's all high quality and at a great price point. read more

Great little neighborhood joint that's cheap and delicious. I ordered the bibimbop in the stone pot and my gf ordered the soup with chicken and noodles. The bowl was delicious with the rice and the beef and veggies blending into a perfect mix of wonderfullness. The broth was also amazing with a rich and deep chicken flavor. For the price that you pay here you get an amazing value and when I want a nice comfy korean meal I'm definitely coming back here. read more

Literally the best Teriyaki Beef Fried rice I have ever had. I enjoyed every last taste of the entree. The host/waiter was super nice and very punctual. Plan on coming back real soon! Also the waiter has to work and being shy. Nothing wrong with that, but you mumbled a little. read more

Fresh ingredient, cozy atmosphere, nice service. We ordered chicken wing, which was amazing. Crispy and a bit spicy, prefect for starter. For the squid bibimbap, it was my favorite dish that night. The bibimbap was served in a hot stone clay, so it kept warm during our dinner time. Cause the clay was so hot, it was easy to find crusted rice at the bottom. So far, this restaurant is the only one I tried whole bibimbap has crusted rice. As for bigougi, it was fine. Flavor was there, but i just was not into bigougi so much. About the sticky rice and fish cake dish, it would be much better if it was not so spicy. But still, it tasted delicious. I would definitely come back again. read more

Go for the Bibimbop it is absolutely delicious! there is a stone bowl option for extra crispiness.

I ate here a few months ago, so my memory is not too clear about many specifics of our meal. However, whenever I'm in the neighborhood this place always enters my mind! For being such an inexpensive restaurant, it was very tasty food and endearing. I also remember that the waitress working that night was very nice and attentive, given that I think she was the only one working. We dined in a group of three. I had the Yet Ka Mein and one friend had the Spicy Yet Ca Mein, both of which were very good! I'd love to return to try the spicy version but that day I just wasn't feeling fish. I also need to try the bulgogi. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for good food in a casual environment. read more

Ordered delivery and although it says 30 min - an hour, it always arrives under 30 minutes! The food is delicious for Korean fast food and they give pretty large portions. It's a little oily, but for the price and portion it's an awesome deal. I will definitely continue ordering from them - hoping to stop by the restaurant one day soon! read more

Got the Galbi burger and a friend got a Rice bowl, which was this heathenistic if delicious mix of rice, vegetables, japchae, dumplings, and some kbbq of your choice(chicken, pork, beef, tofu), topped off with sauce of your choice. If you've ever been to halal guys, think of this as the Korean version of that...a combination of rice, meat, veggies, and sauce which you'll will probably be mixed all together and consumed as one strangely colored but delicious mix. The burger was just alright...I think I was let down because I was under the impression there would be actually galbi in it, as opposed to the patty just being flavored like it. Didn't seem to far removed from a normal teriyaki burger; the pretzel bun was a good addition but aside from the flavored patty a special spiced mayo they used there really wasn't much more too it(just some lettuce and tomato). I suppose it is a rather simple and solid burger, but for $7 I could expected something a little more substantial(at least some extra onions or a thicker patty or something in there). Anyways, the rice bowl was still good and I'm tempted to try their other options now too; seems like a homey place and the nice Asian woman ringing is up was super attentive. Good concept bringing Asian flavors to traditional diner food, which I'm all about, so I could totally Rice n' bread being a staple for me if I lived a bit closer. read more

Rice n Bread is great. I've been to a ton of Korean restaurants and Rice and Bread is as good as it gets. The people that work there are super friendly. I love their bi bim bop. It is just a wealth of tastes. Oh so good. Prices are super reasonable. In Lakeview. Close to the Red Line. Run don't walk. You will leave with a smile on your face. read more

Bulgogi or French toast? One of life's most vexing choices. But with Rice 'N Bread, now you can double fist it! Crisis averted!

http://www.ricenbread.com/ Rice'N Bread is very close to Addison red line stop and 5 minutes from Wrigely field by walking. It was not easy to look for the nice fusion Korean-American restaurant near Chicago. Finally, I got one of the awesome fusion restaurants in Chicago neighborhood. DISHES: I highly recommend the buldak/dandak (I bet you have never experienced those delicious, tantalizing taste, home-made, and unique sources, of course, both of them!). Not even both sources, well-cooked chicken itself gave me the happiest experience ever. The quantity of each dish is also enough to fullfill your hunger. Secondly, you have to try the noodle called YetCaMein. I have no idea how to explain this delicate taste, but this noodle made me addicted. Also the kalbi (the most famous Korean beef) burger, you have to get this if you don't want to lost the opportunity to eat this one of the kind fusion burger. In addition, there are lot of things you have to try, dolsot bibimbop (Korean traditional rice with beef/vegetables), home-made gravy with rice and so on. Since I am getting hungry again, I would like to wrap up "DISHES". It is also very historical place, has been in the same place since 1959. A cute and kind Korean man (as Justine M. described) can explain the historical stories of this restaurant if you want. Finally, price of each dish is also very reasonable. You also can bring your own beers. In Sum, you can be fully satisfied this restaurant with not only tastes, but also the kindness, cleanness, and freshness of environment. And you can also feel the fruit of the owner's effort to satisfy his customers in this restaurant. Thanks. read more

We got the spicy fried chicken, Sundubu and sunny side up eggs for brunch. The fried chicken was boneless, tender and juicy. The spice level was perfect. The Sundubu is fantastic . The broth has a lot of flavor. The sunny side up eggs were perfectly shaped. The total price was only $25 dollars for everything. The service was quick and very typical of a Korean restaurant. There is a great bar next to it. It would be a great option for you to get something before drinking. Plus, this place is byob! read more

Rice 'n Bread is Korean American diner, and for that, it's okay. Dine-in and take-out was serviced well. Bibimbop and bulgogi were safe options. I ordered the Dul Dak (Korean fried chicken) for take-out, and it tasted very generic, like chicken tenders smothered with bottled sauce. This is like the equivalent of a corner hot dog stand so there's really no going wrong, but I find Del Seoul or Crisp to be tastier alternatives. read more

you want korean. you don't want to leave the house. well, that narrows it down. as i suspected, there's a reason not many korean restaurants deliver. ever hear of a little thing called korean bbq, cooked right at your table? bibimbop, which comes in a stone pot with a not-fully-cooked egg on top? how about the table full of little side dishes, whatever they're called- kimchi, bean sprouts, etc.? yeah... i was pretty sure they weren't going to be delivering raw meat. the best parts about korean dining would be pretty difficult to recreate in take out containers. so all in all it was a decent meal (& leftovers) but i'm guessing it's much better if you eat there. if you do, i suggest the seafood pancake and the bulgogi. read more

Only tried the squid bibimbap but it's authentic Korean style! Definitely coming back to try the other menu items.

Rice and bread...two of my favorite things. I can only speak to the Rice part of their offerings, as I tried the Dol Sot Bibimbop. So good, with tons of veggies and huge portions. It also managed to maintain its classic Korean taste, which I appreciated. The interior is cheerful and the owner was super sweet. My only qualm is that I wish my meal had come with a few side dishes/banchan, at least some kimchi. Other than that, a winner for both simple Korean dishes and some cool fusion items. read more

Food was delicious--bibimbop, sogalbi, yetcamein. Loved that it's clearly run by Koreans who sustain its American diner roots--dined with some oldtimers eating eggs and toast. Everyone was happy! No atmosphere to speak of (apart from diner, which has its charms, no doubt) and proprietess was not given to smiles, but-- go if you want lack of pretense and/or solid Korean fare.... read more

Feel bad for the delivery guy. I ordered through Yelp and it doesn't give my delivery phone #. Apparently a made up number he tried calling 10xs. So he had to bang on our outer door. Of course I answer all harassed because I don't know why he's banging away when I didn't even get a call. He looked super sad I was upset and explained the situation. Foods great, service good too. I probably won't use the Eat24 app for delivery to make it easier on delivery people. read more

Pretty simple and low cost brunch and Korean restaurant. Meals are a bit light, but so is the cost, and it usually does the trick whenever I've come in to eat. Hours are a bit limited for the area, and there are heartier options all around. But when I lived near here I didn't mind coming in for a quick breakfast or after-work meal. read more

Loved this place, if only for the nice lady serving us. She was welcoming and helpful. Food was A+ too.

Ate dinner there last week on a Friday. Menu has several Korean dishes, as well as American. I had the Korean Fried Chicken with the sweet sauce. Very good and flavorful. The place has a nice comfortable atmosphere and the waitress that worked that night was very friendly and despite her working alone, she had no problem serving the several diners there last night without skipping a beat. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends read more

I found the gem in Lakeview area. Foods are as delicious as what I had in Korea when I was young, and price range is reasonable. I had bundak, buldak, and dduk bokki and those taste better than other Korean style chicken places (I don't want to comment their names lol) Also the owner is very nice and seems like he knows what Korean dishes taste supposed to be. I will definitely dine in as often as possible. read more

We were at the Cubs game and wanted Korean after the game and this place came up in walking distance. We went and it was my best meal of the day. I wanted hot soup noodles and kimchee. Both really good! The broth was like a ramen soup broth...made in house with great flavor. No msg or not too salty. Noodles were probably made in house too...seemed like it was fresh pasta noodle style. And kimchee...they make it in house with a clean taste. Simple ingredients with no fish sauce or any seafood in it. It was perfect! This is a great place to go with someone that doesn't want Korean since they have American meals on the menu. My husband got a breakfast that came with Korean beef. He enjoyed it and the kimchee as well. Thanks for a great meal! The owner was nice to help me find a Korean restaurant that has spicy raw crabs. I can't wait to get some. Must stop by this place when ur by wrigley's. read more

I've lived in the neighborhood and have been coming here for about 3 years. New extended hours new name and newer staff (Sarah) is great and everything I've ever had was great. The Galbi burger is probably one of the best burgers I've ever had. I always see the neighborhood characters in here too. (Ronny Woo-woo out of uniform for example). I'm also happy to say my bf and I have our picture up on the wall. Once you become a regular you can too. It becomes sort of an honor. read more

The galbi burger is the only thing I've had, because it is too good to pass up. Be sure to get grilled kimchi on it (duh).