02/19/09

Dericious......

by pt61874

I've been to this place several times now. I stumbled on to it trying to find a different Korean BBQ place that was in a strip mall a few blocks away......

Anyways, this place is actually run by a Korean Family that moved to japan and owned a restaurant there. So it's a Japanese version of Korean BBQ, which I thought was a good combination.

The food is a little expensive, but absolutely delicious. Their chicken wings are the best I've ever had. And the actual bbq'd meat is to die for.

The only complaints I have is that I usually end up with Meat sickness when I get home, because I absolutely gorge myself. But I can't blame Kalbi for serving up such delicious food.

It's an absolute blast to go with a group of friends, sit around drinking and eating delicious appetizers and cook meat over an open charcoal fire at your table. Great way to spend an evening.

The staff is very friendly and courteous....Once you get your table. It can be frustrating when you are waiting for your table though, because you kind of get ignored until you get seated.

It's a lot cleaner than the strip mall Korean bbq place, so my wife will go here with me. Why go to a steak house when you can get some Korean BBQ at Chicago Kalbi.

Going there tonight with 8 friends. Can't wait.

• Pros: Absolutely delicious with a fun atmosphere
• Cons: Smokey, Expensive

06/30/08

Korean BBQ

by houndtooth

This is one of our very favorite restaurants. It's our birthday celebration place because the staff is so much like family now. We love the pajun and the specials that the chef prepares with fresh seasonal offerings, be sure to ask your server. The private side-rooms make for a special occasion, especially if you have a group. The ventilation isn't great so wear clothes that you can wash. I don't eat beef or pork so I particularly appreciate the chicken, shrimp and squid that you can order for the bbq. Wrapping it all in a fresh lettuce leaf with a little miso paste: heaven! If you want an authentic experience with fresh food and great service don't miss Chicago Kalbi. My favorite dish other than pajun and bbq is the is shrimp Bokum. Be sure to ask for rice, I don't believe it's included.

• Pros: great service, authentic asian atmosphere, cool bathroom!
• Cons: can be very smoky when busy

03/26/08

Good food and service

by ghost75

My fiance and I go to Chicago Kalbi at least twice a month. It's a reasonably good overall Korean restaurant. I've never had a problem with their service. The staff are actually pretty nice. They are pretty skimpy on their banchan (side dishes) in comparison to other places. But their pajun (Korean pancake) is the best I've ever had. It's really crispy and has a great flavor. The bi bim bob is just ok. The soups/stews that I've had are reasonably good, but they seem to have a slightly Japanese interpretation rather than a strictly traditional Korean view point. What I mean is that the soups tend to have a lighter/cleaner flavor. I really like it, but if you're expecting really traditional Korean food, it might not completely work for you. I don't like cooking bbq, so we've never ordered it but it smells pretty good. The main con about this place is just that if alot of people are ordering bbq, you leave smelling like a chimney.

• Pros: good food, reasonably priced, good service
• Cons: street parking