As I said today when I picked up some carry out for my long trek back to the Amitabu-less South Side, 'If something brings me within 5 miles of this place, I'm coming 'thru'. And 'thru' I did: Mandoo Veggie Dumplings: yummy little pockets of deliciousness Dr. K's Stew (Spicy): 'YUGE' serving that 'trumps' every anemic little veggie stir fry in town Tempeh Veggie Stir (Spicy): Healthy robust spicy curry delight Energy Shake: Creamy sweet nutty beats out a dairy shake any day Nothing I can say is new, but my word jumble review spells 5 stars for service, menu and Chef Bill's smiling face. If only I lived closer... read more

We've been wanting to come here for almost 2 years and it finally happened! We were not disappointed! We were all new to Korean food so the owner brought out the most recommended dishes for our group to share family style. The portions are HUGE, at least 4 people can share the dishes! apps: dumplings and maki rolls! so good! There was a pancake that was different and well liked by all. Tibetan high noon was spicy and really good. I wish I could remember all the dishes that were brough out, but we asked for spicy and flavorful and that's what we got! read more

Delicious blend of healthy flavors! We enjoyed carrying out our meals to a local forest preserve.

First time trying this restaurant and I ordered the tofu with curry and vegetables to go. Very satisfied with the food, vegetables are cooked to perfection. Definaltey coming back again! read more

Amitabul - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is so healthful and makes you feel great after eating there. I always get the same thing, Buddah's Luck and it never dissapoints. The atmosphere could be a little cozier which often deters me from going when making it a date night but after leaving, I never regret having been. read more

Worth the trek! Amazing healthy Korean food. Refreshing to find a vegan restaurant that doesn't rely on faux meat. The heat in the dishes is fantastic. Chef Bill is a lovely guy and the energy at the restaurant is so positive. Also, the maple cookies are a real treat! read more

Came here to cure my hangover and it was super effective! Very zen and buddhist environment. Got Dr K's Cure All Noodle Soup and the serving was freaking huge. Came out fairly fast too. Couldn't finish it all but the broth was excellent, not too spicy but just the right amount of kick. Will need to come back more. The menu is very much worth exploring read more

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Excellent! Healthy, tasty, quiet, zen! If the quality of the food is most important for you you will keep coming back. Thank you Bill and friends!! read more

I love their food. Recently became a vegetarian and their food is delicious. Didn't know what to eat at first, but ordered from them often. Highly recommend them if you're trying vegetarian or vegan. read more

Even tho I am not a vegan, I did enjoyed food from Amitabul. Mashroom noodle soup was very delicious, fresh and portion was huge. I will come back here for sure. read more

Prices were alot higher than advertised online. Good food and big props to little to no oil used! Soup was pretty salty though, as expected I guess. Nice people. Brought my meat eating friend who came skeptical and ended up loving it read more

Amitabul - Kimchi pancakes - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

this place is so amazing! i always get the dr k's cure all noodle soup. the kimchi maki is also super good! when dining in, sometimes service can be a little slow but i promise the food is always 100% worth it read more

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My favorite vegan place ever!! Such healthy and tasty options! Made my non-vegan family come and they loved it as well! I have only been 3 times, but I plan on trying the whole menu. Highly recommend the spring rolls, pizza, wolfman's dream treats, and hello dolly and bill. Those are the only things I have tried and I loved all of them!! read more

Amitabul - Amitabul's All-Vegan Pizza! Delicious - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is okay for your Korean fix if you are vegan. No variety in menu. Pretty much all tastes the same. The dumplings are a very popular choice. read more

Loved how it was so clean and how so many celebrities like Richard Gere and 50 cent have been there...but the food tasted a bit plain and was hoping for more flavour. Other than that the customer service was very friendly and I love the very clean ingredients! read more

Amitabul is hands down one of the best vegan places to eat in Chicago. I've been to Amitabul many times (too many to count) and every dish I have tried there is amazing. Two of my favorite dishes are the dumplings and the Spicy kimchi and tofu bi bim bap. read more

Ordinary (but yes vegan) food you could toss up in a skillet yourself for $2.75 or less. Preachy laminated signs taped to the walls exhort you to be spiritual. Food was good. Place was clean. Nothing special. The servers are painfully timid mumblers. The owner didn't bother to smile or greet me. Or anyone. read more

A great vegan restaurant in Edison Park. Fresh Korean vegan food with many dishes with little to no oil. Friendly staff and owner. Abundant food for the price. read more

Today, I had my first Amitabul experience and it was merely a carry out order. I'm a gluten free vegan, so as you can imagine it is often difficult to eat out. Even for just a carry out order ambitious blew away all expectations. I ordered the pizza, which was incredibly well seasoned and FILLED with kimchi and vegetables (there are even veggies interwoven into the crust/ flour portion of the pizza). I also ordered the green nirvana and I have to say the name truly speaks for itself. It is a CLEAN and incredibly tasty dish, that truly gives a healing body what it is asking for. This has now become my favorite restaurant of all time in Chicago. I even spotted a copy of the China Study on my way out, which solidified that I will be DINING IN next time I am in town. As a city that isn't often seen as "health friendly", Amitabul truly takes Chicago to the next level. THANK YOU for existing! I know you follow the true Buddhist way but namaste Amitabul read more

Amitabul - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow. I'm newly vegan and newly Chicagoan (well, under two years), so I'm trying to work my way through all of the vegan and veggie places around town. Starting with the A's, and Amitabul. I went here last night with my fiance, his brother, and my future in-laws, and I have never seen any of them eat so much. We ordered five dishes for the table: Buddha's 3 Luck, Wolfman's Dream Treats, Tempeh Veggie Stir, Maha Pyogo, and the Sweet Curry Noodle. Everything was a hit, even for two people who are generally squicked by mushrooms. The Sweet Curry Noodle was, yes, sweet, without being cloying -- I could easily have eaten the whole thing and not gotten tired of the taste. The Tempeh Veggie Stir -- I usually HATE tempeh and stick with tofu or seitan, but this was superb. I was hunting through the veggies for tempeh bits I'd missed. The Buddha's 3 Luck had to be my favorite, though; the brown rice cake was perfectly chewy and the maple flavors made for an amazing combination with all the veggies. Finally, their (home-made, I think I overheard?) green tea was superb, and a perfect accompaniment to full bellies. We'll definitely be back soon (which is saying a lot, considering the trek from Hyde Park!). read more

I am not a vegan. I love meat & potatoes as much as the next guy, but I LOVE Amitabul! The decor is pretty much diner: laminate tables & plastic banquet hall chairs. With a little Buddhist shrine at the front. The service is ok. I'm not one of those 'I want the owner to come to my table & schmooze' types. Don't show up 20 minutes before closing unless you want to feel rushed. It's not late night dining, folks! The food? Ye gods, the food is amazing! Wacky names, much of it on the spicy side. Huge portions... you'll leave feeling full. And probably with leftovers. read more

Amitabul is a great place to eat! The reason to go there is for the food, not the atmosphere... Its not TERRIBLE, just not particularly attractive. But, it is usually not too busy, so that's nice. Also, it is totally out of the way to go there, if you live more towards the center of the city. Best to go by car, but even then it is quite a drive. That being said, I still think its worth it for the food! They do big portions, lots and lots of veggies and all in spicy, tasty sauces. I absolutely love the soup. It is spicy and comes in GIGANTIC proportions, so you will most likely have leftovers. I am a big fan of spicy food, and they do not skimp on the spice. All of their food is pretty much healthy comfort food. Dr. K's soup is outstanding. I have found that a lot of the dishes taste similar, which I quite honestly don't find to be a problem since they all taste fabulous and it all makes me happy :) read more

If you know me, there's no doubt that a vegan place would be the last place I would ever recommend. I like meat - a lot. I read the reviews of Amitable on Yelp and it intrigued me. It came up #1 for "healthy food" in my area. So I gave it a try. I was very impressed. On recommendation of other Yelpers, I ordered the Energy Maki Roll to start and it was delicious. The hot sauce was great. The roll was crunchy and had lots of hidden flavor explosions. I ordered the Wolfman's Dream Treats, and the chef immediately expressed his approval. I got them Spicy, and was not disappointed. The veggies were delicious and the sauce was awesome. The flavor of the dish was very complex and satisfying. My wife ordered the Maha Pyogo and enjoyed it very much. Both of us filled up and there was still more to bring home with us. Excellent place, we will be returning. read more

A friend of mine told me I HAD to go to this place. I wasn't not disappointed. I ordered the Buddha's 3 Luck. So yummy and so fresh. They are extremely generous with the quality as well as the quantity of their food. It's absolutely amazing. Their flavors are very intricate. Everything is freshly made, including the soy sauce and the red hot sauce! You have to give it a try even if you are not vegan. I give my 2 thumbs up! read more

Amatibul used to be on Southport and Roscoe 13 yrs ago...I work near there and would find myself there often..usually difficult to get anyone to accompany me It boast vegan but you'd NEVER know Visited last nite on Milwaukee Ave and really enjoyed Bryan and I split soy pancakes (choice if three different sauces) and Dr K's soup..loved hot SCALDING it was Bill offered us 10% discount with cash...loved it!!! read more

The Dr.K soup was full of seaweed. The Tibetan dish was better, but super masala spicy. They do not take American Express. The service is nice. The music is tranquil. It was a good experience. Definitely 3 stars. I would come again, but I am not itching to. read more

Large portions so I guess you get what you paid for but so bland and everything was so mushy. Ordered the Mr. Ks soup and dumpling soup. Everything was just so flavorless and mushy. The noodles were way over cooked. Just not what I hoped it was. The Buddha pop had some texture but was still meh. Was super excited to try this place out but blaahhhh. Never again. read more

My sister is vegan so we gave Amitabul a try for her birthday celebration. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely come back. Staff and service also great and BYOB! read more

I have to bump this up to a five. Amitabul is just the best when you need some vegetable goodness. The flu soup is what I crave when I'm feeling at my worst-- physically or emotionally. The soy pancakes are fantastic! Wolfman's Dream is so filling and has a great, unique taste. This is so full of real vegetables and great sauces. The vegan ice cream is really good, too! Give it a try! read more

Excellent food, friendly atmosphere and overall great experience. Not too long of a wait but I highly suggest calling ahead to see if their busy. read more

I love Amitabul. I would eat here every day if I could. This place never disappoints! The service is perfect and the ambiance is very zen. Dr. K's cure all soup is spicy and delicious, sure to kick your cold to the curb! Steve's super shiitake wonder noodle soup is a mushroom lovers dream come true. Yin and yang is a chewy spicy delight. Everything is delicious! Bill, the owner is also extremely kind and greets everyone as they come in. This place is great for vegans and nonvegans. If you like healthy food that tastes great, go to Amitabul. read more

Came here last weekend around 3pm - was busy but was quickly seated. Free street parking is always a plus! I tried the Combo Special Platter and was able to choose my own choice of tea, soup, entree, and dessert for $20 - sweet deal. Date tea: highly recommend. Seawood Miso soup: very basic (seemed flavorless to me). Kimchi Tofu Stir Noodle (I asked for medium spice): great flavor and generous serving size. Green tea ice cream: not my thing, but worth a try. Only suggestion is that it would be nice if there were some seitan options. read more

Picked up food we ordered an hour before and upon arriving I still had to wait ten minutes inside. Also the food portions were large but there was just no flavor. My dumplings had crunchy edges like they had dried out all day. And the pancakes were large portions but just not that flavorful. All sauces were watery. Maybe I just didn't order the best item. Good portions and ok flavor, wouldn't return though. read more

Very tasty, fulfilling meal that doesn't make you crash afterwards. The veggies were cooked right, nice sauces, and just good overall for the price point. Another thing I liked was the owner, I assume, making his rounds around the different tables to ask how people were doing. I don't see that often enough. Cozy atmosphere. read more

This is my go to place for soup when I get a cold. The flu soup is a miracle worker. Always fresh and hot. I bought two orders this time . All the other items are all very delicious. If your curious about vegan food , try this place . You won't be disappointed. read more

We drove about a hour to try this place, the something over the moon was great! as was the che - SOOO good! I wills ont he soups they are good but they haev seaweed in it and has that flavor if you do not like that taste i would skip the soups the potstickers sooo good! read more

My go to is the special K soup. I tried few other dishes and there are pretty good. Dishes are under salted, perfect for those who are health driven and watching their salt intake but flavorful. You can always add it yourself. read more

Truly a wonderful place with a streadfast desire to remain consistent. The food is basically thai but with a new age vibe. I highly recommend for vegetarians. read more

Dr. K's is awesome! Couldn't finish the food, but it tasted just as good the next day!

When I heard about this place, my first thought was, "vegan korean buddhist food? sounds gross." I thought it would be crap. Then I ate the food. Most delicious food EVER! I'm not into health food crap, but this stuff was amazing. So delicious, awesome portions. Their miso soup was the most amazing I've ever had. Their ginger-citrus tea is super awesome too. when it comes to entrees, you can't go wrong. Buddha's 3 luck is my favorite, but everything's great. If you want to try something different, head to Amitabul. read more