Del Seoul
Chicago
At a glance
Located on North Clark Street in Chicago, Del Seoul offers a vibrant culinary experience with its focus on Korean street barbecue. The venue specializes in a creative fusion of Korean flavors with popular street-food-inspired bites. Visitors will find an array of offerings from Korean BBQ tacos featuring options like grilled short rib and spicy pork, alongside unique creations such as Kalbi Poutine and K-town Chicken Wings. Emphasizing sharing and sampling, the menu also includes Seoul-style street dumplings and a variety of bento box dinners, each served with savory accompaniments such as rice and ginger-citrus dressed greens.
The atmosphere at Del Seoul is casual, making it a welcoming spot for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends. Diners can indulge in Korean staples like Bibimbop and spicy Tofu Hotpot, both of which highlight the delightful combinations of meats, vegetables, and traditional spicy Korean sauces. The menu caters to diverse dietary preferences, offering several vegetarian and vegan-friendly options like Japchae, a dish made with sweet potato glass noodles and an array of vegetables.
Del Seoul captures the essence of Korean street food while nestled in a dynamic urban setting, catering to local enthusiasts as well as newcomers eager to explore vibrant flavors. The venue's dedication to authentic yet creative cuisine makes it suitable for both groups of friends looking for an exciting culinary outing and families seeking approachable yet distinctive fare.
Reviews
Love me some good tacos blending a Korean/ Mexican infusion. I normally get their fish tacos & their kalbi beef tacos in addition to their seasoned gamja fries. Their food has been good for years; I stand by their food! Their service isn’t bad, you gotta go up to their counter and order and then your own utensils and drinks is self served. Atmosphere inside is dark, but it’s tightknit inside and in the summer, you can sit outside and enjoy the breeze. Overall, really good food always. Highly recommend their tacos and fries!
I try my best to make this spot on every Chicago trip. It's hard to find good hot stone back home and this one always hits the spot. Greatly in part to its affordability for the area. I also love the variety and combinations that they provide. Making every visit a warm highlight. Tho I can get busy, you might have trouble finding seating for any party larger than 2. I went solo and was lucky to find the last open 2 top. Lastly, I know some people aren't big fans of the counter ordering-then delivery style. Just things to be aware of to plan accordingly.
This place serves Korean street food at its best. Whether you are already in the Lincoln Park neighborhood or coming from farther away, it is absolutely worth the stop. The food is high quality, flavorful, and offered at great prices, making it an easy spot to recommend. There is plenty of seating inside, so dining in feels comfortable and relaxed. The counter service is fast, friendly, and welcoming, which makes the overall experience even better. Great customer service, delicious food, and a fun atmosphere all come together here. Highly recommend.
The food is delicious, and the prices are very reasonable. I ate a fish taco, which was delicious. I also recommend the BBQ chicken wings. Make sure everyone arrives together because you can't order if someone is missing. They deliver your food, but you are responsible for clearing your table after you're done. One of the ladies there is very friendly and helpful. However, there was another person who gave me an attitude when I placed my order and seemed to be staring at me the whole time, which made me feel a little uncomfortable. Despite that, I hope I can come back soon to try it again.
The food was great, their specialty dish like Spicy Tofu Soup was authentic. We also ordered a bunch of dishes, including tacos, fried wings, fries, and bentos. All of them were really delicious and the portion was ideal. You have to place order at the counter and clear the table. They also sell takeout boxes. It’s a laid back place and it was quite busy on a Thursday evening.
