Seoul ave

My bf and I went here for the first time and OMG its so flavorful and delicious! Please try it out! We got Kimchi Pancake, Pork Mandu, Soy Beef Bulgolgi Rice Bowl, Spicy Pork Bulgolgi, and then the Fried Fish Shaped Pastries. 😍😍😍😍

My server (I believe his name was Aidan) really made my experience here at Seoul Ave. I was initially a little off put by the extreme prices and less than ideal parking situation, but I typically walk to Pilates at least once a week and had a lunchtime visit recently that brought me in, curiously, on the spur of the moment. My server was unbelievably sweet and accommodating, greeting/ managing tables aa well as opening and holding the doors for customers. I placed my order quickly and was able to try the bulgogi bento box 🍱 for lunch. It was absolutely delicious, the bulgogi was perfectly seasoned, the mandu were soooo crispy, and rice fresh and steaming. Even the water was fresh, crisp, and almost tasted filtered )which enhanced the experience for me). The Kimchi was standard (thank god!) but I did find it a little strange they’d have a side salad instead of standard banchan like radishes, potatoes, beans, fish cake, etc. leafy green side was tasty regardless though! I’m excited to come back and try the tteokboki. Definitely give this spot a visit if you’re nearby and hungry, and Seoul Ave, give your server a raise. He was exceptional!

Absolutely one of the best Korean restaurants in Chicago! As someone who loves pork cutlet (tonkatsu), I can confidently say this place serves one of the best I’ve ever had—crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside, perfectly cooked every time. Not only was the food outstanding, but the service was also top-notch. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the dishes came out quickly, even during busy hours. I also tried several other items on the menu, and everything was delicious—well-seasoned, authentic, and clearly made with care. If you’re looking for a true taste of Korean comfort food in the heart of Chicago, this is the place to go. I’ll definitely be coming back!

This spot is superb. Every bite was life-changing from the kimchi pancake to the bibimbap. Truly my favorite meal since moving to Chicago a year ago! You have to try this gem of a place. My Korean girlfriend said it was the best in the city 🙂

I had such a great experience here! The food was absolutely delicious, you can really tell they care about quality and flavor. I loved the interior design and atmosphere - very modern and neat. The staff were all so friendly, I’ll definitely be coming back.

I came with a pretty large group the first time at and they were able to accommodate us without any issue, everyone really enjoyed their food. My second visit did not disappoint, the staff provide a soju recommend that my wife and I really enjoyed. Everything we ordered was great!

I placed a pickup order for the donkatsu, rice cakes and mochi. The donkatsu was really thin and dry inside as you can see from the photo, and so stiff I couldn’t even poke my fork through them so it was kind of disappointing. The mochi was good. The rice cake dessert was a weird sticky texture so I didn’t like them.