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Yeowoosai

4.0 (250 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
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Casual
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Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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popcorn chicken and kimchi pork with tofu
Hoa N.

I've been eager to try this pocha after hearing so many great things about it. The popcorn chicken was highly recommended, and it did not disappoint--it was very crispy. The portion was huge, definitely meant for sharing with at least four people. My friend and I also ordered the spicy kimchi pork with tofu, which was delicious. The flavors were bold, and the tofu complemented the dish perfectly. We paired our meal with the yogurt soju slushie pitcher. While it was tasty, it felt a bit watered down due to the amount of ice. I didn't really feel tipsy from the soju, but the overall vibe of this place is great for drinking and hanging out. If you're coming with a large group, be prepared for a wait. Luckily, as a party of two, we snagged bar seating right away. I'm definitely looking forward to returning with a bigger group to try more dishes!

Mussel soup, Pajeon
Pan J.

The food and portion size is great. My friend and I shared some soju & mussel soup & pajeon and it was perfect. But you come for the ambience and the team staffed here. Great for large parties, would highly recommend!

Kevin N.

Korean bar that gives you vibes of authentic Korean street food fused with classic American bar food staples. The atmorphere here is great and it's always a good time with friends. ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 7/10 Design-wise the interior is what you would expect out of a bar. There is a decent amount of seating, probably able to seat 30-40. SERVICE: 8/10 Service was great. The servers/waiters were friendly and knew the menu well, being able to answer all of our questions as required. FOOD: 8/10 Kimchi Fried Rice - 7/10 - The kimchi fried rice to me was average overall. The flavors were all there but it was definitely on the wet/moist side, which generally fried rice should not be. Either it took up too much moisture from the kimchi or they were using fresh rather than chilled rice. Korean Fried Chicken - 9/10 - This was delicious. The appearance, aroma and flavor were all spot on. Our group destroyed this dish quickly. Bacon Cheese Fries - 8/10 - Solid dish. Not a dish that makes you want to come back here in particular, but there was nothing overtly wrong with it. Frozen Lychee Soju - 9/10 - This was great! Apparently these different soju freezes are a specialty here and I thought this one was excellent. VALUE: 8/10 PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 9/10 I would definitely come back here. A handful of other menu items were listed that I would be interested to try out. TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Eat! OVERALL: 8/10

Beer and soju pitcher
Sky W.

Yeowoosai is an excellent spot for a group of friends to hang out and get some food and drinks. Even though the small strip mall it's in is quite unassuming, you get greeted with busy Korean sports bar vibes once you enter (at least on a Friday night like I did). It's perhaps even more dimly lit than the ones in Korea. The food was pretty good overall! The budae jjigae is nice and spicy, perfect for a cold day. Given how large the pot is, I do wish they put more ramen in. My favorite dish I've had here is the kimchi bokkeumbap. It's basically a giant pot of kimchi fried rice and I highly highly recommend getting it Ultimate style. The cheese and kimchi combo is divine. The portion size is quite large and is definitely meant to be shared with many people. I've also tried their popcorn chicken which was just okay. Personally there was too much batter for me and the flavor wasn't outstanding. Service is pretty quick and the staff are friendly. My gripe is that if your party is too large (not sure how large), they don't provide actual plates and silverware and make you eat with paper plates, bowls, and disposable utensils. I don't agree with this policy at all and hope they consider revising it. Overall I think the food prices are fair especially given the portion sizes, while drink prices are on the higher end. That's not too surprising given its vibe though. Come with a group of friends and you won't be disappointed! Food: 3.75/5 Service: 2.5/5 Price: 3.5/5 (3 for drinks, 4 for food) Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: 3.5/5

Kimchi fried rice
Julius S.

Been going to Yeowoosai for years since moving to Chicago. Recently visited and immediately noticed the changes in recipes with the popcorn chicken. Breading seemed way thicker than before. The meat is darker too changing the consistency and flavor. Bit of a bummer considering this used to be a staple. Another barrier was the 20% auto tip on the bill. When I went, there were only two of us dining in. Unsure when this was enforced, but a heads up or a sign would've been appreciated. Consider reverting to the former recipes and notify your guests ahead of time of the gratuity policy.

Dak Nalgae
Desiree L.

Boksa: This cocktail was neither bitter nor sweet, but a fair amount of ice made the drink look deceptively full. Gochujang Rose Pasta: We were unsure of the long crispy parts, and they had a sweetness to them. The pasta itself was so delicious. I could eat this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This dish screams Korean-Italian fusion in the best way. Dak Nalgae: I forgot to choose "sauce on" or "sauce on side" as instructed on the menu, my bad. However, rather than ask me which option when ordering, the server didn't bring up my mishap and just...chose for me. "Sauce on" was the decision made that day. Was it the decision I would have chosen for myself? No. Was it a decision I wished someone asked me on? Well...obviously. Overall, pretty good in taste and texture! I do wish the pieces were either larger or greater in number for $20.

Soju, insane size beer, scallion pancakes, rose dukbokki, japchae, octopus
Chanelle N.

Great place to drink and eat Korean food with friends. Quite far, east from Loloya University. The scallion pancakes were the highlight and of course beer. I've never seen that big of beer bottles, but I'm here for it. Say it louder in the back... Chicago needs more Korean bars with good drinking snacks!

Bulgogi
Tiffany T.

My family and I came to eat at this restaurant because of the reviews and big portions. We always go to Gogi a couple restaurants down, but we wanted to try something new! We ordered the bibimbap, the bulgogi, seafood pancake, and salad with sliced brisket. I loved the portion size of the bibimbap. It fed all 4 of us perfectly and loved that it was on the hot plate too. The bulgogi wass good. It had good flavor and was tender. But I definitely liked the salad with brisket more. The meat didn't really have much flavor to it, but I really liked the dressing on the salad. It was sweet and sour and complimented the brisket perfectly! The seafood pancake was also good. It was kind of pricey to begin with and especially with the added seafood too. But it was really big. We asked for it to be made more crispy and it came out perfectly. Overall, the food was good and the manager was super friendly! The place is a bit dark, so idk if I'd come back just to eat, but if I wanted a late night snack and drinks, to hang with a few friends, and listen to K-pop, I'd come here!

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Zoe D.

Cozy place for hangout with a group of good friends. We were amazed by the amount of the servings. Even though we enjoy the food so much and eat more than usual. The leftover is far more than the servings in some other restaurant. Highly recommend.

I can't remember everything for the table nor can I pronounce most of it... so I write!  and the servers are super chill about it

So I've been getting delivery from yeowoosai since late 2022 (OG : omurice & mango soju!) but it wasn't until late last month that I finally had the chance to have my omurice in person :') and I've been there 6 times in the barely 2 months since! From the food to the atmosphere to the servers to the drinks, head to toe it's always a perfect fit :)) whether you come when it's busy or slower or you're a party of 1 or 2 or 6, yeowoosai is a guaranteed great time (n_n) And I'm extreeemely awkward, so it's super easy for me to feel uncomfortable, but I always feel at home at ~*°yeowoosai°*~ 10 out of 10 would recommend (ñ_ñ) #LookForwardToIt

Fried Seaweed Dumplings
Mary Ann A.

Food was top notch! We had fried seaweed (so glad we tried it) soo good! Kimchi fried rice and chicken wings are always tasty. And enjoyed the peach flavored soju in a pitcher. Price is not bad because of the portion. I would have given 5 stars if we didn't have to wait too long to have our order taken,. Anyhow overall it was good!

Bar area
Rom D.

Great place to experience korean pop vibes while eating. And the service is fast The food is ok, but I never tried their best seller yet maybe soon

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10 years ago

Food was great and the portion sizes were large! Bossam was on point if you like Pork Belly.

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10 years ago

Big proportions and fresh. I always order the popcorn chicken, kimchi fried rice and watermelon soju. Everything is just on point.

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