06/04/08

only place you can have korean gal-bi with japanese roll

by stolenbrain

their food is great, service is excellent!

I think things have been changed a bit., since the other reviews are pretty old.

they now have japanese roll and entree and they are so reasonably priced and taste is awesome!

they are BYOB so if you bring your own wine, they will open it for you.

well, what else, I have been there couple times recently. they never let me down. i had a japanese roll as an appitizer and had kal bi with bibimbob as entree with my girlfriend. it is good way to enjoy koryo's speciality where you can have japanese food and korean food with guaranteed taste with fair price

I think they no longer open for the lunch.

06/25/06

Great Food!

by danmosley

I went to Koryo recently and they have added a sushi bar. I thought I try something from it and they had some great maki rolls. Nicely decorated and rolls that I have not seen in other places in Chicago. They still had the same great Kalbi, bulgogi and other Korean treats. I highly recommend this place.

02/26/06

Good Intro to Korean food

by maudruthyn

This is the first Americanized Korean restaurant I've been to, so I was a bit surprised/amused by the experience. The menu, which is written entirely in English, will help you manage your expectations through the Americanized fare. Good place to take your friends who have never had Korean food, but not a good place to take your foodie friends who demand authenticity.

• Pros: Service, Ambience, Price
• Cons: Not authentic

12/01/05

A Gem

by nickbrunton

Small, quaint and eclectic are the first words that come to mind. As soon as we tried the all organic and traditional food, it was heaven. Service was great especially with matching wine to our food. We will be back for sure with friends.

11/26/05

excellent wine

by icecreamgal

Went there with my friend last Friday, we had kal-bi and calamari, the kal-bi's really good!! The waiter(who is also the manager) made an excellent choice of wine, definitely recommended!! The food's great, and the side dishes are awesome, try the fish esp. The services were incredible, the host and the server were extremely nice. Overall, we had a wonderful experience.

• Pros: wine, service, food

11/14/05

What a suprise

by new2chicago

I cant begin to tell you how many times I have walked past this restaurant. Not sure what brought me in but what a delicious surprise. We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door and promptly sat. Which of course was funny as there was only one other party in the place. Waiter (which turned out to be the manager) was pleasant, knowledgeable about the food and history, and made some incredible wine picks for us. Music was upbeat and volume perfect. I had the most amazing kalbi I have ever had and my fiance had a great cod. Both were cooked to perfection and were served with rice and several bowls of side dishes of various vegetables and meats. By the time we left place was almost full as it is a later crowd. I definitely look forward to and plan on coming back soon.

• Pros: Wine List, Organic Food, Service
• Cons: A little warm, TV

07/19/05

Can't wait to go back!

by ronejay

Food is reasonably priced. Good service and the waitstaffs are extremely nice & helpful. Restaurant is located in a convenient location.

04/20/05

Iced Beverage Fascists

by jonnyeatsanddrinks

The food here was pretty good, but they don't serve hot tea or hot coffee between April 15th and September 15th. "It's seasonal." I think such a policy is asinine.

04/16/04

Finally, Lakeview Korean food!

by Ashia

Ideally located in Broadway, Koryo is a nice place for Korean food. Included are the standards (kal-bi, bi-bim-bap, etc...) as well as turns on classic appetizers. Wine prices are a bit steep, but the food is good. The ambience is trying to infuse a club-like theme but the music is never loud enough to offend. Lastly, service is always great.

01/23/04

Clean, contemporary date spot introduces upscale Korean to Lakeview.

by Contributor

The Scene
The stretch of Broadway between Diversey and Belmont isn't exactly teeming with romantic dining options--kebab shops and diners are more the norm--so this low-lit, upscale Korean restaurant feels especially fresh. Stylish, contemporary surroundings--textured, soft gray walls, ambient music, slim black leather chairs--make the professional Lakeview crowd feel right at home, and service is warm and welcoming, too.

The Food
Koryo's user-friendly menu of well-executed Korean rice and noodle dishes make this a solid choice for first-timers and bi bim bop addicts alike. Delicate, flavorful man doo (pan-fried dumplings) make for a delicious start, while deep-fried calamari is cut into thick, meaty hunks--an acquired taste if you're accustomed to lighter, more tender tentacles. Classics like bi bim bop (rice and vegetables topped with a fried egg) and bul ko ki (thinly sliced beef and onions served with lettuce wraps) are delicious, each accompanied by an array of flavorful, colorful side dishes, from sprouts and cucumber to shredded carrots and fish cake.

• Pros: good foodfriendly servicecomfortable ambience