Amazing, unique vegan Korean food in a very unassuming plaza. We would give it 5 stars but why the styrofoam packaging?! Gentle on the earth, great for your health but heavy on contributing to ocean garbage. Almost perfect! read more

Been back multiple times. Vegan Korean food in a nice, intimate restaurant. Great tastes. Not difficult to enjoy great food here.

Each dish is loaded with fruit and veg, and they're perfectly prepared. The miso sauce is incred. Can we go there please now? read more

I'm a new vegetarian and this place has been on my list of "places to try" for awhile now. I decided to stop in on a Tuesday night, so the place wasn't crowded at all. There were 3-4 other tables (couples) in the restaurant. It is a very simple and unassuming place. The music and atmosphere are relaxing and peaceful. I enjoyed the flavor of my dish and my husband's food was yummy. I notice that the other guests were ordering appetizers and several entrees, which we didn't do. Usually, at other restaurants, the entree is more than enough, but we were both hungry an hour or so later. This would be my only complaint and maybe this is true of all vegan restaurants, but I can't say that the food "stuck with me". If I have to order apps, side salads, entrees and desserts just to be satisfied this is pretty cost prohibitive since that could easily be a $60 meal, which is more than I'd want to pay for a casual dining experience. In all, I'd come back for some of the soups, which I'm sure are nourishing in the winter time, but I don't know that this will be part of my regular rotation, since it can get pretty expensive. read more

One of the few places that indulge my "when I say hot, try to make me throw up" query. Great veg and tofu dishes, always had a blast coming here. read more

amitabul is one of my favorite places. First of all, CALL BEFORE YOU COME. too many times have i driven there and found it to be closed. also if you go once and you dont like it, dont give up. ive been going for about 8 years now and i love it more each time. the food is extremely healthy and delicous, and its vegan! the mandoo noodle soup is a great "cure all" soup and youll have enough for three days! the service is a little off from time to time, but dont give up! read more

Ask me where I want to go out to eat and the answer of "anything vegan" will never come out of my mouth. OK, so I like meat. However, I'm starting to appreciate vegetarian/vegan dishes more. Recommend: Tibetan High Noon or Amitabul Energy Nut. The soups are good, but I'd rather stick with the noodle dishes. The High Noon came "mildly" spicy. I like spicy foods and found it to be great. If you are not so much on spicy, take it down a notch. You have the option to. The Energy Nut wasn't as spicy, but still good. The portions are rather large at it's possible that two people can eat off one plate. The veggies are cooked perfectly...not too crunchy and not to soft. I do question how such simple ingredients could taste soo good? The tea...get a glass...trust me. The tea is wonderful. This isn't a swank place and the location isn't exactly ideal. However it is worth the effort on getting out there. read more

Korean vegan! . The owners/chefs are really helpful. They will make anything to order. The vegetables are always perfectly cooked - still crisp and fresh tasting. My favorite appetizers are the steamed dumplings and the Energy Sticks. Try the Wolfman's Dream Treats, the pancakes, or the Buddha 3-Luck. The portions are LARGE. Close early so call before you go. Hard to find parking. Just south of Nagel and Devon on Milwaukee. read more

Love it. And I'm not vegan or vegetarian and find myself craving some of the mushroom dishes. Of course, it's close to Superdawgs, so I have to divide my time between this fantastic place where my vegan friends like to go--and Superdawgs where I'd have to sneak off from the vegans to go to. read more

The New Year greeted me with a horrible flu and head cold. My appetite was next to nothing and my head was very congested. I did feel like I should eat something and I remembered seeing Dr. K's Cure all Noodle Soup on the website a while back when I first looked into the restaurant. I knew this was exactly what I needed. We got the soup to go and they packaged it carefully-one container of broth and the other veggies and noodles. It was perfect-nice and spicy to clear out my head and healthy to replenish my energy. It was large enough that I was able to get 4 servings out of it (I did add a little hot water to the broth -it's a bit salty for my taste). I honestly felt rejuvenated after this soup. Thank you Amitabul for helping me through my illness. I'm looking forward to trying more healing dishes. read more

After reading a bunch of reviews on this place, I'd like to do it some justice. First off, they're closed Sunday and Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday from Noon-10 pm, but they won't seat you after 9 pm. They also close for about an hour between the hours of 4-5, but this fluctuates, they could close from 3:30-4:15.... So if you show up around this time and they're closed, just stick around or go to Superdawg and get a grilled cheese (SOL if you're a strict vegan). All veggies are organic, water is filtered, sauces are homemade, meals are made to order so don't be afraid to ask for no onions, etc., noodles are made from scratch, no added salt or sugar, desserts/cookies are homemade, in the summertime he occasonally makes vegan ice cream. As far as the food is concerned, it's the cleanest and healthiest meal you can find in Chicago, or the world for that matter. You can pig out and still feel great afterwards. Try the Green Stew, Wolfman's Dream Treats, Black Pearl Pancakes.... Depending on the day of the week or if you show up just before closing-time, they might be out of some food items. This means everything is fresh. I've eaten here well over 100 times and it never gets old, always fresh and always delicious. The owner, Dave, might be short with you (his brother Bill does all the cooking), but just be cordial and he'll be your friend after a few visits. Eating here is an experience, try and enjoy the ambient tunes and spiritual writings on the wall... It'll make your day. read more

I've eaten here a handful of times and have had such wonderful experiences that I now stop off directly from O'Hare when I come back to Chicago to visit. That is, until this last time, right before Christmas. I got the Tibetan Curry and when prompted how spicy I would like my food, "mild, medium, or spicy," I boldly said "very spicy." I saw the waiter/owner put a big X on his pad--this must have been a signal to the kitchen to try to kill me. Granted, the food tasted good, but I have never sweat so much while eating. I didn't even know it was possible to sweat through your eyes. The heat almost made it pleasurable to step out into the brisk night. Even after nearly dying, I'll probably still be back and I'll know to order within my limits. Also, hey, it's cool this place is vegan and sometimes even as a non-vegan I want the simplicity and healthiness of vegan food, but after starving myself on a plane all day, vegetables and noodles weren't cutting it, so I went out and bought myself a steak. This is hardly a criticism of Amitabul though! read more

What's that you say? You have a hankering for Zen Buddhist Korean food? Well, look no further than Amitabul for a really healthy, spicy meal. They use little to no oil and very fresh, organic ingredients in their cooking, so everything is extremely light and healthy-tasting. The dumplings are great and there are few things on the menu I didn't like. I can't remember the name, but I swore by this extremely spicy noodle soup they make any time I got sick. Service was always friendly, and you got a lot of food for your buck. I eventually took a cooking class there, and made really interesting salad dressings using almost nothing but blended veggies and fruits. Amitabul is one of the places I miss most in the Windy City. I'm getting a little misty just thinking about it. Snif. read more

Many years ago my (then) boyfriend invited me over for a big spread of Amitabul dishes as a date. The food was so delicious and I fell in love with him. Now I am married to that man, we live together and order Amitabul as often as possible. Especially during the pandemic when many restaurants are suffering staff shortages and less in person dining customers I encourage everyone to order takeout or go in if you are able to. Amitabul's food is delicious, healthy, warm and has the perfect amount of spice and flavor. My go to is the Jade Maki, rice cake stew or Dr K's Cure All Soup (which we literally get anytime we have a cold, flu or headache and it works!) My husband loves the steamed dumplings, green shake and energy shake. 5/5 we love Amitabul! Thanks Chef Bill! read more

Ok. I am not vegan or vegetarian but I grew up with my very very Buddhist grandparents so 'temple food' ( ) isn't foreign to me. I thought Amitabul was that. It is, I guess, but quite westernized. I'm not sure if I can consider food from Amitabul to be authentic Korean. It's more of a fusion, I guess. First of all, no ban chan. I mean.. come on.. We got the Jap Che Bap (maybe it's spelled differently) and the tofu bibim bap. I wasn't impressed at all. They were both pretty bland, and the bibim bap really should have more ingredients. One would expect at LEAST 4 types of different colored veggies in there (usually lightly boiled/tossed spinach, bean sprouts, carrots, fernbrake or potato, lettuce..) and all I saw were some bean sprouts and carrots. I would possibly give Amitabul another chance, but probably not any time soon. read more

This is a restaurant I continually see gaining nothing but praise from The Chicago Reader and yet I had never managed to get to...because it's as the same as going to the North Pole for someone who realizes on public transport and lives in Wicker Park. A very unassuming place. The gentleman who waited on us was attentive, knowledgeable and kind. I was the pain-in-the-butt customer who couldn't make up her mind and asked him to do so for me. He asked 2 simple questions and then chose "Mandoo Noodle Soup" which was more than perfect. I had read a review that mentioned some people found the dishes to be bland, but if you want hot sauce, ask and they'll give you something even better here. I desperately tried to finish my soup, but my companion warned me that no one person is meant to consume 1 gallon of liquid in one sitting. The home made juices are equally as good and can substitute as a dessert. I had the "Energy Shake" with tofu, mixed nuts, orange , apple and pear. This off white drink sounds scary I know, but I wanted to take one home with me to have for breakfast. Don't be turned off by its location, even my meat eating friend was delightfully surprised. read more

My first time here. I had the Kimchi pancake s and the Bim Bi salad. Everything is delicious and i will be back to try more items. I love that this is a vegetarian restaurant and they have many items for a gluten Free diet! The owner was so nice as well. I can see this becoming a go to place for me. They are also byob! Awesome! read more

Wow, who knew this place was just the best? I wouldn't know where to start, except that the food here is just out of this world. No, its not Alinea or its brethren, but this is home cooked food. Something you could have every other day, and feel good in consuming it. Everything here is pretty much healthy and tasty. One of the soup is called "Dr. K's Cure All Noodle Soup" and really, I think it might cure your cold. if you ask for it spicy, it will come spicy. I'm Indian and find that saying spicy in most places is medium at best. But here, they give you spicy. Both there ginger and date teas are good, and I recommend getting one. The big negative is that its SO out of the way. Apparently, they were on Southport a while back. Not sure why they went up so north, I assume they would have lost lots of walk-ins. And they are closed Monday... always the day when I want it... And as a aside, don't judge a book by its cover. The interior is 1970s seedy diner. Imagine plastic wood diner table with booths... florescent light, space that looks like a community center, no interesting facade, and a whole lot of other negatives. But I think that's what makes this place so great. Something that most people don't know about, and those that take the time to try it, are tremendously rewarded. p.s. they accept MemberCard (if you have one), which gives you 2 for 1 deals at many Chicago places. read more

Overall a nice place. The man who works here is kind. Food is fresh. Some main items are not available. Prices are a bit high. I didn't like the political bs sign that is posted. They charge $2 to use a credit card even with high prices. Really a 3.5 yet not a 3 star place. Glad I came here. read more

I love this place. I don't go nearly as often as I would like to because it's a little far. I think I'll go there for lunch today though. I can understand some of the criticism of the decor or Chef Dave's service, but I think you need to recognize the context of the environment you're in and keep an open mind. Recommendations: -Teas -Energy Shake -Tibetan High Noon Noodles - Med/Spicy -Dark Side of the Moon - Med/Spicy -Dr. K's Cure All Soup I always feel great when I eat here. As someone else mentioned, they really package their take-out food well. They're closed on Mondays. read more

I had high hopes for this place by hearing and reading the great reviews, but honestly, the dishes I ordered were decidedly "meh." It was about $50 bucks for three dishes and an appetizer, which is pretty steep for a carryout Korean place, especially one that doesn't need to buy expensive ingredients like meat. Granted, the entrees were HUGE, about enough for two or three people. We ordered the Mandoo Vegan Dumplings, and they give you twelve where most places give you about half that. Honestly, they where just OK, but I've had better ones at other places. The dipping sauce was pretty watery and bland. It also comes with a hot, Sriracha-like sauce as well. For the entrees, we got two orders of the Amitabul Original Veggie Tofu Young, one going to a carnivore and another to a vegetarian. The carnivore was displeased with the texture.. it was kind of custard-y, and just did not taste like an egg foo young at all. The vegetarian said it was not what he was expecting, and it was low on vegetables. They use a tofu skin on the top of the custard-y vegetable concoction to replicate the egg in egg foo young, but it's not that great. I tried it, and I agree with them. It also comes with three sauces, two of them were the same as the ones that came with the dumplings, and the other a brown miso-y gravy. Kinda disappointing and bland. I had the Yin and Yan, which is really spicy, which I love in general, but the dish was very one-note. It's basically a bunch of random vegetables floating in a watered-down kimchi sauce. They give you a teeny tiny box of rice, which is unusual for the size of the dish--I would have preferred more rice to counteract the heat. We did carryout, so I can't comment on the service, but the best description for the decor is "old man bar." Overall, I found the dishes pretty uninspired. They seem to suffer from the same problem that a lot of Americanized Chinese restaurants have, where to make up for the meat taste, they basically just throw a bunch of random vegetables together, make a salty brown sauce (I call it Snot Sauce) and hope for the best. Another reviewer mentioned that the mushrooms were unusually chewy. Yes, they are, and I wonder if that's because they were cooked and then frozen? I'm just making a guess here, but yeah, it's kind of a weird texture. At least there is another vegan option in the city, for what it's worth. read more

mandoo vegan dumplings are SO GOOD. seriously so good gusy... sometimes i just order dumplings when i am sad. very good

I came to Chicago to visit my BFF and I had wanted to try vegan Korean food for forever now, but it's very hard to find a restaurant. This was one of our first stops after picking me up from the airport. My friend and her boyfriend are not vegan but they actually enjoyed this place as well, even her boyfriend who usually doesn't like Korean food. We shared the tofu bi bim bop, the dumplings, and the Amitabul pancakes. I really liked the Korean pancakes which I have never had before. It was all delicious and I am glad I finally found a vegan Korean place! The owner came to our table and we had a little conversation. We found out that they are all actually vegan themselves, and I love knowing when vegan restaurant owners are also vegan. They home-make pretty much everything, including the miso paste which is homemade and fermented for twelve years before serving. That was amazing to us. Anyway, I'm really glad to have visited this place and will definitely be back! Maybe even try to cook some Korean dishes at home myself. : ) read more

Amitabul is just straight up awesome. I don't care if you are vegetarian, vegan, or Ted Nugent. You have to come here just to see how enormous the portions are, how good the food is, and try the desserts too. Not to mention that it's definitely not going to be heavy on the wallet. The vegan dumplings are awesome - and quite filling. They definitely tasted different than any vegan dumpling I've had elsewhere. I coupled that with the Jade Maki, and barely had room for dinner. There is definitely some magic to the style of food here. I elected to get the Yin and Yang, which was warned to be spicy. The food was extremely hot - but by hot, I mean temperature. Spiciness was about average for me. I guess I need to learn how to explain to people that "yes, I mean as hot as you can make it", not "As hot as the average diner can handle". This doesn't detract from the flavor - it was still a good meal with good flavor, and I was served quickly, plus the service was polite - definitely a plus. As far as spices, not everyone enjoys a bhut jolokia for being made to sweat, I suppose. To finish it all off, we elected on a pair of chestnut cookies. All I can say is, try it. I don't think I've ever had a "chestnut cookie" before in my life, and it was very, very different. It tasted like a rice bean paste cookie - it was chewy, sticky, and delish. I found it quite interesting that they also do a "eat your entire month here" type meal plan, which must be quite interesting for the locals. Definitely coming back here again. read more

Another stellar meal from Amitabul, this time take-out. I got Energy Soup because I've generally been feeling drained and angry. It's all my coworker's fault, but that is beside the point. But really, it's his fault. And I have zero compassion. Thank goodness for Amitabul! I've really been so angry I've been eating things out of character for me, like lots of candy and I kind of wanted a burger. After eating my energy soup I feel like I can have a relaxing evening and a lovely Sunday and return to work and more effectively handle this issue. Even if it's psychosomatic; it works. The quality and portions of our out order were on par with eating in. And the food was packed really well, no leakage in the car. Thank you, Chef Bill! I can't wait until the next time I get to eat your special food again! read more

Today was our second time ordering from Amitabul, and we've been impressed yet again. The vegan food was excellent, and perfectly cooked. Even my picky-eater teenager, who would normally turn away from any vegetable, was devouring the food. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! read more

The first time I came here was when my boyfriend was experimenting with yet another vegetarian phase. I was skeptical, as I have been disappointed with some Korean offerings in the past. But I left positively inspired. Everything I had was delicious, very flavorful, and abundant. I was thankfully instructed not to order everything spicy, as it came plenty hot without doing so. I typically order dumplings for an appetizer, and if I order soup, it makes a large enough meal, as the bowls are quite large. If you're suffering from a cold or flu of any kind, the soups really do seem to have healing powers. And this is coming from a nice Jewish girl who makes her own chicken stock! OK, so the decor is, um, interesting at best. And I did want to take some of the pastier, obviously malnourished other diners home so I could force protein down their throats. But if you can close your eyes and open your mind, you'll be rewarded. read more

The owner is one of the most passive aggressive people I have ever come in contact with. He is soooo rude. He always tries to rush me when I order, he'll walk away in the middle of taking the order, he'll say he's running out of food, so we have to make a decision...like if I take 2 more minutes to decide, all of a sudden he'll be out of everything. He says the most rude things all with a smile on his face. He'll take the menus away while you are still looking at them. One time I got there at 8:00 pm and he greeted us with a smile on his face, "Take out only, no more dine-in" Even thought they were open for another hour. When we said we don't want to do take out, he almost seemed even happier that he didn't have to deal with another order for the evening. I ordered the Green Nirvana for the 2nd time, and it wasn't nearly as green as the first time. This place really means spicy when the menu says spicy, so be careful. Most of the time the food is pretty good, but I just can't get over the owner. read more

We went here based on all the positive reviews on Yelp. My, oh my, how you've failed me, yelp! =( I ordered "the dark side of the moon". Pure slop. I couldn't finish it, it was gag worthy. My boyfriend got the cure all soup, I believe. Which ever soup it was.....RAMEN NOODLES YOU CAN GET FOR 25 CENTS?! Really? What an insult. Could have at least used Udon. What's worse is that there was less noodle than a ramen package contains! I wish there was a zero star option. What a joke. read more

My boyfriend and I went here for an early Friday night dinner. He ordered Kimchi soup and I got Chap Chae. The soup was super super spicy, and we ordered it super super spicy so that was good. My chop che was awesome. I want it right now and am wishing they were open on a Sunday, and way closer to my house. There was a group of middle aged teachers at the table next to us that were SUPER LOUD and very excited about reading the entire menu out lout to each other. We should have asked to move tables, but I was not distracted by this gaggle of annoying women because my food was so awesome I could not stop putting it in my mouth hole. Totally out of the way, totally worth it. read more

Came here for my daughter's birthday. She had Dark Side of Moon, my son had Zesty Noodles and I had the Maha Poao. Medium spice was perfect. All of our dishes were excellent! Friendly peaceful atmosphere. read more

Amitabul - Dark Side of the Moon - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow, Amitabul serves delicious food. Really delicious. My wife and I I had a big night the night before so we were looking for a low-key comfort foody kind of place. We came across some great reviews so we grabbed a bottle of wine and decided to check it out (it's BYOB, an added bonus). What a winner! It's a little out of the way and the vibe is nothing special, but the food was mouthwatering. I've never tasted vegetarian food like that, let alone vegan! We had Kimchi Noodle Soup and Wolfman's Dream Treats - I love that the dishes have inspired names like "9 Ways to Nirvana Soup", "Yin and Yan", "Hello Dave and Dolly". The other thing that caught my attention was the service - friendly and to the point, but not overbearing. When we first got there the restaurant's proprietor was chatting with "the regulars." I didn't think he noticed us, but all of a sudden he comes over with two menus, two wine glasses, and a corkscrew and shows us to our table. Definitely on top of it. I'll no doubt be frequenting Amitabul often! I'm just bummed that I discovered it now, 3 months before I'm set to move east. read more

I am sad to say that I have some friends who are vegetarian. I mean, I am not sad we are friends, I am sad that they don't eat bacon or the many other tasty meats...especially of the cured variety. No matter. Dinner was in order and Amitabul fit the bill. Amitabul is a little unassuming Korean vegan restaurant off Milwaukee in Norwood Park. I'm sure I have driven right past it before so keep yer eyes peeled out there, people! The booths are something to be desired. They are old, sort of small and have seen better days. I think the rest of the decor is pretty in line with most other Asian eateries. It is VERY quiet in there. I mean, QUIET. I had to talk with a hushed voice. There some very zen-like music being played. I felt like I should be doing yoga rather than perusing a menu in a Korean restaurant. Ok, enough about the atmosophere. I know you are dying to know if I survived a vegan meal. I did it! Praise the lawd! I survived, I survived! We got an order of mandu dumplings and soy pancakes to share. I got "the dark side of the moon"...a noodle dish comprised of oyster & shitake mushrooms, mystic Asian veggies (their words, not mine), rice noodles and a black bean miso sauce. Utterly delicious. The dumplings were also solid and the soy panckes were particulary tasty (they are somewhat similar to scallion pancakes, but not quite). I would totally go back to Amitabul to score some more pancakes and perhaps check out their soup while soaking up the zen-like yoga-tastic atmosopher of this place. I'd also like to try one of their homemade juices. I noticed A LOT of take out orders going out the door and discovered that Amitabul does monthly meal programs, meal plans and fiber fasting plans. Interesting and something I might consider doing being that their food is so tasty. Maybe my New Year's resolution will be to go vegetarian?! ........ Yea, I know we all had a good chuckle over that one. Amitabul, does a body good. Give it a try. read more

It was a bit further out of the city than I thought but after trying Amitabul all I can say is, it was entirely worth very block. Amitabul is like a shot of wellness - giving yourself a big hug. Everything on the menu is very healthy and balanced and most importantly deeeeelicious! I had the Yin and Yan with brown rice and we split an order of the dumplings. The dumplings are delicate, tasty and you wouldn't even know they are vegetarian. I enjoy spicy food and the Yin Yan doesn't disappoint. I broke a sweat and the sinuses were cleared! The portions are very generous, the rice is cooked perfectly and the veggies are uber fresh. Everything was flavorlicious. Do yourself and your body a favor and try Amitabul! Don't be put off by the decor - it is - lacking -- but what's crazy is, the food and vibe are so good that I don't care! I wish they were in the city! A friend told me they used to have a location on Southport. Come back! read more

The Dr. K's Cure All Soup lives up to its name. I always order this when I've got a sinus problem, or a cold, or even when I'm in a bad mood. Always fixes me right up. It is spicy, but in a pleasant way. Their ingredients are always fresh and when ordering takeout, they separate the noodles and the broth and veggies so that the noodles don't eat up all of the liquids. A must for when you're feeling under the weather (for pickup or delivery). read more

Bio: Vegetarian, who loves different cuisines and want to have a good gastronomical experience. Vegan and Korean. Hard to find. Head over here if you want to experience tasty good Korean food. Times when you wish you live in Chicago. Recommended: Dr. K's cure read more

Incredibly delicious, flavorful, and filling vegan fare! One of my favorite restaurants. App: the mandoo vegan dumplings are addicting!! We also order a mushroom Bi Bim Bop (which is my favorite leftover and straight from the fridge!) Entree: oh where to begin? Yin and Yan is always ordered - and if you have a cold this dish will clear out your sinuses faster than any pill on the market! HOT HOT HOT! Chop Chae Bop is also delicious. The hubs likes the Wolfman Dream Treats and a Sunset Smoothie is a must for him. Great place to bring your non plant-based/vegan friends too. (Our 12yr old son is shifting for hardcore carnivore to veg head and Amitabul is making it pretty painless for all.) :-) LOVE :-) read more

I've been here once, about a year ago I really feel as if maybe I ordered the wrong items on the menu, I don't remember what they were but they sort of came out all the same... sadly. I definitely attempted to get different things, but yep, not so much. The appetizer was noodles with veggies, spicy. The soup was spicy broth with huge! chunks of veggies. The entree was spicy sauce with huge! chunks of veggies. All about tasting the same. We did talk with the waiter trying to get different items, but I guess he wasn't much help. It is a cute restaurant, it feels like an old steakhouse maybe in a small town turned into a vegetarian restaurant. And it is quite a haul out there if you live close to the lake at all. I think I want to go back but I have a fear that I'll be disappointed. read more

Absolutely love this place! I never knew that be veggies and tofu can taste this good. This place brings Korean food to a whole new level! Plus it's cruelty free. The atmosphere is peaceful, the restaurant is clean. I like the laid back feel. It makes it seem as though I am dinning at a friends house. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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I jokingly tell friends this is my "once a year Korean Vegan place", but only because most of my friends shy away from Korean in general and Vegan in particular, so I don't visit as often as I'd like. That's okay, though I think they'd be surprised if they were to give it a try. I've only been four times so far, but every time I've found it both delicious and welcoming. Chef Bill is terrific and is happy to explain if you have any questions. The environment itself is immediately calming and very peaceful. On all prior visits, I've gotten Dr. K's Cure All Noodle Soup as I got hooked from the first try. Spicy and delicious, it's especially good if you have a cold or if you just want to warm up. I'd also tried the Kim Bap on a prior visit, so good especially if you enjoy Kim Chi. On my most recent visit, it was time to try something else. So I started with the Vegetable Seaweed Salad, which is just great. Fresh vegetables and a slightly spicy vinaigrette dressing. Then I ordered Dark Side of the Moon which looked just as good as the pics posted by other users. Very filling and a delicious mild flavor as well. Finally, to take home, I didn't want to leave without ordering the Kim Chi Pancakes for later. They came with three separate dipping sauces and were amazing. If I lived nearby, I'd stop by once a week just for these. I don't know that I could ever be full on vegetarian or vegan, but when the food is this fantastic, Chef Bill makes a compelling case. read more