Char'd is a Milwaukee favorite and no one that I've been with has ever been disappointed. I've been here when they've been short on staff, so had they gotten slammed the service would have suffered, but the servers are always troopers and even better. Food: The scallion pancake app is always fantastic. Cucumber kimchi is a great compliment. They have a surprising number of vegetarian options, all of which are more than good. The soju, Korean vodka, is a nice option. Last night we tried various cocktails, and they were better than expected. Nice take on the Manhattan with a ginger variety that's strong but less boozy than the usual Manhattan (the ingredients suggested this would be true). Top all the food off with elegant decor and a good atmosphere and you have a top MKE restaurant. The four star composite is too low. read more

Solid Choice! I stumbled upon this place as my in laws were in town and wanted to try somewhere in third ward. They were pretty busy. I enjoyed their KFC wings as a starter. We also enjoyed some beef bulgogi which was pretty good. The overall service was solid as they handled the busy crowd. It can get a little hectic and loud if they are busy. Overall a solid place that I think is worth checking out. read more

We went to Char'd for a birthday dinner with a group of 8. We had a reservation however, I think they do accept walk-ins as the restaurant was quite spacious and not too busy on a Saturday night. We had to wait for more than an hour for our orders to arrive but understood that due to the huge group, service may have been slow. I ordered their vegetarian bibimbap and the taste profile was decent but nothing too special, especially for the price. This is a decent Korean restaurant to visit if you're in the area. read more

Char'd - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We stopped by Char'd for dinner before heading to a concert. Though it wasn't busy, we did make reservations ahead of time, which is a super easy and smooth process. There was also lots of street parking nearby as well which was convenient! The restaurant itself has a nice ambiance with dim lighting. Our server was super friendly which we appreciated! As for the food, it was good, but not quite what I expected. We ordered the rajogi and the hand-cut grilled pork ssam. The menu is more modern and not as authentic. I was hoping for more traditional flavors. The kimchi wasn't as tangy or spicy as well. Overall, it's fine for a night out if you're looking for a modern twist on Korean cuisine, but it's not the best or most authentic Korean food I've had. read more

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Great tasting food in a hip and modern with rustic vibe. I love the air plants and flowers at the front with additional permanent succulents in the dining area adding a natural feel. I went with a classic entree with the Beef bulgogi while my group tried other entrees. I got to sample theirs with a few bites and really like the spicy chicken with rice. The kimchi was so good as well and the scallion pancakes. You can't go wrong with edamame for an appetizer. Our server was very helpful, he provided all the food in a timely manner and was very court and answered some of my questions. I was surprised they don't serve dessert, so just a heads up, plan ahead. Their reservation system via open table does not show any abaiapbilities when I tried to reserve, so I called during their open hours in the evening. They charge a $100+ fee on your credit card if you don't show up or cancel within 24 hours of reserving via phone. This would be the first time I come across a business that does this but maybe other places do This as well, so another heads up. read more

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My husband and I came here for an early dinner on Saturday, and loved the food, staff and decor. We were staying in Milwaukee for the weekend so reserved a table here, but we were the first guests there as they opened at 4:30pm. Our server was attentive, checking in on us, making sure waters were full. The food came out very quickly - perhaps because we were the first there, but as we ate the restaurant filled up quickly. We ordered a plum soju to share, scallion pancakes with seafood, and entrees of Beef Galbi and Rice Cake Dumpling Soup. A small dish of spicy cucumber kimchi was served first which was free. The scallion pancakes was large and we chose to have seafood (vs kimchi) and we were so pleasantly impressed by the amount of seafood especially octopus which is my favorite in the pancake. The Beef Galbi came on a sizzling hot dish, and without the bone but in bite sized pieces with grilled veggies and a side of rice. It was just to my liking and just as delicious as other Galbi dishes I have had before. My husband enjoyed the soup which was very large and also included a side of purple rice. We have enjoyed many Korean food restaurants and this is a fancier restaurant that still served good tasting Korean food from what we ordered. Total for two people with drinks, appetizer and two entrees came out to the $90s including tax but not tip. I was pleasantly surprised by the dinner despite noted prior reviews, so if we're ever in the area again we will likely be back! read more

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Before I jump into my review, I really wanted to love this place. I did a lot of Yelp and Instagram research prior to visiting Milwaukee and decided to visit Char'd. I visited alone on a Wednesday night. Parking was tricky around the restaurant as it was my first time visiting the area, but you could find street parking as well as park at a parking deck nearby and walk. When I walked in, there were 3 other tables. By 6:45 pm, I was the only person in the restaurant, which I thought was super odd. As soon as I was seated, I was presented with cucumber kimchi, which was absolutely delicious. Knowing that it's a Korean restaurant but in a different city than where I'm form, I asked if they do refills on side dishes and I was told that first refill is FREE, but the next refills will be charged. I noted this and enjoyed my dinner. I got Galaxy Lemonade, Hand-Cut Grilled Pork Ssam, and Pork Kimchi Stew. Lemonade was pretty good and nothing stood too much. Pork Ssam was delicious, but what I was presented was slightly different than what I saw on Yelp pictures. Pork was well seasoned and bit tough, but the sauces and small pickles that came with the dish was amazing. Let's talk about Pork Kimchi Stew. It supposed to come with ramen, rice cake, spam, and dumplings. There was 3 spam pieces, 2 rice cake pieces, and 1 dumpling. Based on the ingredients, this is a sad version of an army stew. As Korean, I've had better army stew in the past that did not cost over $20. This stew isn't worth its price. I was pretty disappointed with this dish. I deliberately ordered two dishes to have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. When I was asking for to-go containers, I brought up the cucumber kimchi refill I never got and asked for to go. The server, who never asked if I'm doing OK until I was done eating, went to kitchen and brought a container full of cucumber kimchi with $5 added to my bill without asking me. If this was a non-work trip dinner where I have to pay the bill on my own, I would have asked the server to take $5 off from the check and take the cucumber container back to the kitchen as I never asked for kimchi to-go. As I specifically asked for the kimchi refill, I wish the server came to ask me to clarify upon the kitchen disagreeing with my request. But there was no communication with me, which was quite disappointing. I now understand some of the low star reviews left on Yelp. I paid 20% tip, but the server didn't deserve that full tip. I left the restaurant quite pissed off. Now I understand why the restaurant was empty while I dined. read more

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Stopped in for a cocktail. Wasn't very busy and a couple of staff were working. The bar top and bar floor were both visibly dirty. The floor looks as if it hasn't been washed in some time. My rule of thumb is don't trust a kitchen to be clean if the forward facing part of a restaurant is dirty. Will not be planning to return. read more

Recently visited Char'd on a double date. I walk past the spot all the time, and have been wanting to check it out so I was happy to cross it off my list! We started out with the scallion pancake and the sweet & spicy dumplings--which I'd both recommend you order! These are definitely some of the best potstickers I've ever had, topped with a sauce that seemed like chili oil. The scallion pancake had little pieces of shrimp tucked away, which was a pleasant surprise. We also got a complementary dish of kimchi. For the main entrees, our server recommended all of her favorite dishes to us--and 3/4 of us ended up ordering one of her recommendations. My boyfriend ordered the galbi, and the meat was really flavorful. My friends enjoyed the pork and beef bulgogi (also server recommendations). I ordered the jap chae glass noodles, which have a flavor ever so reminiscent of sweet potato. I had never had anything like them, when it comes to taste and presentation! Our server was very attentive with refilling our waters and checking in on us enough throughout our stay. Come to Char'd when you want to try something new! It'd be a great Third Ward date spot, whether you sit at the bar or have a full meal together. read more

Char'd - Jap chae noodles - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Food is consistently good. Ambience can be a big dark which doesn't give a cozy feeling but the food is worth the revisit.

Another great meal at Char'd! If you are dining here, do not sleep on the dumplings. They are to die for! I went for the spicy squid and pork this time. Spicy, savory, delicious. I also tried the yuzu beez specialty cocktail and really enjoyed it! Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals. The service this visit was a little off. The food came out quickly. But our server was not very present as you would normally expect. Could be an off night. One other thing to note. We had a party of 6. It is not unusual to see a gratuity added for a party our size, and it was. But what was unusual was it was listed on the bill as a "service charge". That was unusual to me so I asked about it and was advised that it was a gratuity. I wasn't upset about it. But I would prefer to see it listed as a gratuity. Regardless, we will be back for the amazing food! read more

Char'd - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I went to Char'd for a dinner and was seated very quickly. There seems to be fast service in getting your order in and food to the table. However, once the food was placed, service was less attentive. The server was slower with getting water refills and checking in. Overall, the food was delicious. It just leans more towards a "Korean-American" fusion style, rather than a true Korean cuisine. This was a nice place for a casual dinner, but not the best Korean food I've had. read more

Char'd - Japchae - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Amazing Service, great food selection, very tasty drinks, and the atmosphere was comforting and inviting, I only wish the menu listed some sort of sweet treat to finish the savory selection at the end of the night. read more

Char'd is such a great sit-down Korean restaurant with a modern vibe - something I haven't seen often. This is the perfect spot to split everything you want from the menu (thanks to our Uber driver for that recommendation). Every dish we had was amazing, and the service was great. Tried: KFC wings, garlic chili shrimp, grilled pork belly Loved: all the food we had. The sauces that came with the grilled pork belly made it so flavorful with all the side accompaniments The KFC wings were fantastic, and definitely the highlight. The garlic chili shrimp was also amazing, and reminded me of a better version of the Panda Express honey walnut shrimp with a spicy kick and not as much sugar Liked: it's easier to walk or Uber unless you come on a weeknight - otherwise street parking can be difficult read more

Char'd - Grilled Pork Belly - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Stopped in for valentines this year since they were one of the few places serving a full menu. Food was terrific as always, Korean fusion had a soft spot in my heart before finding Char'd, but it's been taken to a whole new level lately. My fiancé and I love splitting a carafe of Soju as well, it's just the right amount to share. Service for such a busy holiday was excellent, and the mood was perfect. Their KFC wings hold a special place in my heart and I'd highly recommend starting there on your first visit. read more

Char'd - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I was really excited to go here but was let down. The service was really slow and my fiancé got his meal about 10 minutes before mine, so his stone bowl rice hardened waiting for my food. I got the sweet/sour pork and it was sooo fatty. I had to keep chewing for quite a while and I did not finish this dish or take it home. The sauce was inauthentic as well. Also, they do not give anything for birthdays which was a bummer. On a positive note, it was a nice atmosphere. read more

Char'd - Sweet sour pork - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My husband and I celebrated his birthday with dinner here this year and it was an overall very nice experience, but the meal didn't live up to prior birthday dinners at Momo Mee, for example. I made reservations a few weeks in advance, though that probably wasn't necessary as the restaurant wasn't completely full when we arrived. We got seated right away and our waitress was very nice and got our orders swiftly. My husband got the Far East cocktail while I did the Yuzu Beez. We both enjoyed our drinks a lot. Mine was sweet and refreshing though got watered down kind of quickly. We started our meal with the shishito cauliflower and Togarashi fries. The cauliflower was amazing! Very flavorful and nicely cooked. The fries, in comparison, were a let down. For fries, they were good, but the Togarashi seasoning was a let down - there was almost no flavor to the fries and even the salt seemed lacking. It also doesn't come with any kind of dipping sauce, but our waitress brought over a gochujang sauce when we asked if they had any hot sauces. The fries do go well with the gochujang. For dinner, I got the tofu sweet glass noodles while my husband got the tofu bibimbap. We both thoroughly enjoyed the noodles, but in comparison were again disappointed with the bibimbap - everything was cooked well, but it just felt like it needed something more. They have one dessert option - the croiffle. We got this to celebrate my husband's birthday and the waitress even put a candle on it, which was a very sweet gesture. This dessert was a perfect ending! It was sweet, flaky, and warm and went SO nicely with the cookie dough ice cream on the side. Would highly recommend this! Overall it was a good dinner experience, but I'm not sure we're in a hurry to go back. read more

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I liked it here so much I came back two days in a row! I went on a Thursday night with my husband for dinner and the restaurant wasn't very busy but when I returned on Friday they had a good amount of business. The restaurant can be hard to find if you're not looking directly at it but the interior is really nicely designed with big floor to ceiling windows at the entrance and a bar on a lower level where you walk in. The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful with recommendations and I loved all of the food we tried. I had a couple different appetizers and tried a few people's meals and everything was so delicious. The menu is a sauce lovers dream and the flavors are so well crafted. The entrees come with several sides and we had plenty of leftovers to take home! read more

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Fun hipster atmosphere in the trendy Third Ward. Parking nearby, which was convenient. A somewhat limited menu but all the classic Korean favorites. Wonderful food all the way around. The scallion pancakes were very good (had the kimchi version, not seafood). Bulgogi and Galbi were great and portions were about right, not too much or too little. Bibimbap perhaps not completely authentic but great presentation and really tasty. Some interesting drinks, both American and Korean. Service was good, not great. And they didn't have any banchan other than kimchi. But overall great experience. Would go back and would definitely recommend. read more

Char'd - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Excellent food and service! We started with the pot stickers and giant spring roll--both were bursting with flavor. Everything was fresh and well-prepared. We ended with the beef bulgogi which was a delicious way to finish the meal. Highly recommend! read more

I was very excited to try the spicy beef soup with glass noodles added along with the spicy chicken with veggies! Also added the japchae which overall the dishes were good but the kimchi wasn't my favorite and all three dishes lacked spice which really prevented the dishes from being great! I was expected to the soup to be hot but instead was just warm. I do have to say the quality of ingredients was high but just underwhelmed my taste buds compared to other Korean restaurants i have been to around milwaukee. I will have to give it one more shot for the beef bulgogi but wish I could have rated this place higher. Three dishes for 84$ after tax and tip split 3 ways= 28$ per person read more

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My fiance and I went to Char'd for lunch last weekend! We absolutely love Korean food, and this place was delicious!! Since it was lunch time, we didn't want to over order. We decided to order a few things from the appetizer part of the menu & shared. All of them were exceptional! Our two top highlights were the leeky chicken and the wings. The sauce on the wings was soooo good! Prepare to get a little messy, but it's completely worth it! The leeky chicken has really great onion flavor. The chicken has a nice light crunch to it and we liked the fried leeks and the pickled leeks underneath. We wished there was a little more picked leek though. The dumplings were really delicious too! The sauce on them was a little sweet and had just a little bit of heat. Our least favorite dish from the meal was the shishito cauliflower. By no means was it bad though! It is beautiful to look at and I liked the sesame sauce it also has. We just wanted there to be a little more salt and maybe more of a punch with some kind of flavor. We are very much looking forward to coming back to Char'd and having dinner there! I would highly recommend anyone coming to check out if you are looking for somewhere new to go! read more

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We came here hoping for a nice Mother's Day dinner. We left three hours later slightly traumatized and very confused. Here's what went down. We arrived at 5 p.m. with modest hopes: a warm meal, something our 4-year-old could eat, and ideally... some silverware. What followed was a truly bizarre series of events that felt like a restaurant-themed escape room where every door led to more confusion. Let's begin with the toddler. We asked for a simple combo of broth and noodles (two things that actually exist on their menu), and were told "sure!" by our server. But 30 minutes later, she came back with a twist: the kitchen refused. No explanation--just a firm rejection of the noodle-broth alliance. Instead, they brought the only non-spicy soup on the menu: a soupy egg situation that tasted like the water left in a frying pan after you cook eggs too fast. Meanwhile, everyone else got their food--including my husband, who tried to eat while making deeply uncomfortable eye contact with me across the table. You've never seen a man try to chew and apologize with his eyes at the same time quite like this. It was an Olympic-level display of marital discomfort. My bibimbap arrived nearly an hour after everyone else's meals were done and cleared. And because the table had been nearly wiped clean, I had no silverware. When I asked, our server blinked and said, "We're out of silverware." On Mother's Day. At dinner. In a restaurant that was NOT busy. He offered me plastic utensils. For a stone bowl that was basically still cooking itself. I declined the invitation to melt a fork into my entrée. Luckily, my teenager still had a spoon so I wiped it clean myself and ate. Somehow the idea of washing a single fork for me was completely out of the realm of possibilities for the entire staff. Nobody asked how the food was. No apology. No discount. Just an offer for a few free drinks, which doesn't really help when your dining companions are a 4-year-old, a teenager, and a sober husband. We finally left at 8 p.m. and went home... to cook dinner for the toddler. In summary: if you enjoy confusion, unmet expectations, and awkward servers- this is the spot. read more

Delicious food and great drinks! We had a blast attending our friends birthday dinner here. Was so excited to finally try it and boy Char'd did not disappoint. We ordered a few appetizers and shared some entrees. If your questioning which appetizers to get don't miss out on the dumplings and kimchi pancakes! Personally while liking the flavor of the glass noodles my texture pallet issues couldn't eat them- that's why no stars taken away because it isn't there fault I have issues with texture when it comes to food! I really enjoyed the braised pork belly! Large servings and came with three sauces, lettuce wraps and rice. The waitress we had was great! She helped us a bit with ordering and checked in on us frequent for extra drinks etc! Enjoy gin? (if you read more of my review you will start to see a pattern for cocktail preferences) Their Plum Collins was delicious! Well made gin cocktail! I also had their take on the Bees Knee which was also very good. Even if you don't normally drink gin though you'd enjoy the Plum Collins. read more

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7:30 Saturday. Empty. Sad experience. And they still have multiple Christmas decorations up. Mediocre food. Underwhelming to say the least.

I'm not an expert on Korean BBQ, so this was a new experience for both me and my dining companions. The cocktail menu, while slim, had some very interesting takes on traditional cocktails that were remarkably good. The service was beyond excellent -- some of the best I have received in Milwaukee in a long time. The flavor profile and preparation of the food was all remarkably good. The crunchy rice on the Bulgogi plates was perfect, the proteins were well seasoned, and the piles of veggies were a welcome contrast to the protein preparations. My only ding on the food, and this is incredibly minor, is that they do not give you a very good sense of the size of the dishes. We all ordered appetizers and the stonepot bulgogis, and the bulgogis were absurdly huge! We could've easily skipped the appetizers, ordered two of the bulgogis for the three of us, and still had leftovers! Overall, a fun and enjoyable food experience, and I will definitely be back at some point. read more

Char'd - Beef Stonepot Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Not authentic and expensive. The broth is the same from instant ramen, so absolutely not worth the price. Service was attentive.

I've been to char'd many times, and they never disappoint! Aside from the food always being amazing, the staff is consistently personable and holds great conversations. We got the kimchi scallion pancake, soft tofu stew, spicy squid, and the mushroom bibimbap. -The kimchi scallion pancake was fried to perfection. My only complaint was that I wish there was more than just four pieces. It disappeared from our table too fast. -The Spicy squid came with lettuce and rice, which allowed us to wrap the dish into little bites with a little bit of everything in it. The staff was also very accommodating with us, as my friend did not eat meat, they were able to just give us the spicy squid with no pork. -The mushroom bibimbap was like every other bibimbap but with different variations of vegetables that blended well together. The sauce, however, wasn't as spicy as I would have preferred, but it was still great. -The soft tofu stew was great as well. The staff was very welcoming, understanding, and overall fun. Our waitress was cracking jokes and making the experience even more enjoyable. The vibes of the restaurant were very clean and relaxing. It's a very nice place to get together with friends or family after work or to catch up with people. read more

Char'd - Kimchi scallion pancakes, soft Tofu soup, spicy Squid, and mushroom bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My friend and I randomly came across this spot on a girls night and loved the food, not so much the drinks. It was our first time trying soju, we got the yuzu one and didn't realize it was coming in a pitcher. We personally didn't like the taste but LOVED the bulgogi. I think our total was around $70-80. Wish there was more beef for the price read more

Char'd - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This place has fantastic food and wonderfully attentive staff! Their vibe is low light, wood, and greenery. I highly recommend the glass noodles! read more

Char'd - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A cold noon in February brought four of us into Char'd where very few people chose a similar time and place. Relatively new to Korean food, we each chose different entrees and shared a plate of dumplings and edamame. My Bibimbap was enjoyable, but the biggest surprise was the crispy rice at the bottom of the presentation created by intense heat on the cast iron frying pan that served as my plate. Loved it. Others also liked their choices, pork belly, chicken and stir-fry. Sterile ambiance, friendly server, large portions, interesting experience. . read more

5 stars for the food, it was perfect and delicious just as I expected. 3 stars for the service. Our server was clearly overwhelmed with 2 large parties. I have compassion for that and she was very apologetic. The service in general was completely lacking. We sat down and were served appetizers without any plates or cutlery, it was a wait to get them. The bar forgot about/took a very long time making our drinks. My friend said his gin and tonic was almost all tonic. They served a glass of red wine in a champagne flute. There was clearly a massive communication breakdown between all the staff the night we went. There were plenty of staff floating around but no one was on the same page and it felt chaotic and messy. I do understand that rough nights happen, this one was particularly rough. read more

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Awesome service by a wonderful and professional server! Very knowledgeable and was suuuuuper patient with us (party of 5). I have never been to a Korean restaurant, but the food here was so good, I highly recommend the *Bibimbop Edamame Cauliflower Shrimp appetizer Fries and Stir Fry with the glass noodles (rice noodles)!!! This restaurant makes me want to try other Korean restaurants, hopefully they live up to this wonderful experience. Thank you Char'd! read more

Char'd - Chicken Stir fry with glass noodles, we're maybe a little sweet for my taste! - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I live in the neighborhood and have been meaning to try this spot for a while. I recently went with a friend who recommended it and everything was incredible. We started with the KFC wings and they were so good and a large portion size. We also got the leeky chicken to start, which was SO unexpected and good. Tangy, sweet, bright - a very unique flavor pairing. And then we got the stonepot with spicy beef and it was giant - perfect for 2. Honestly we could've gotten 1 app and the stonepot and been full. But the stonepot was the main event and WOW. It had so many great flavors, crispy rice, great presentation, every ingredient was perfect. I would probably get it without jalapeños next time since the spice in other parts of the dish is enough for me. I would say everything was a comfortable 'medium' spice. read more

Char'd - Stonepot - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We went on a Sunday night for our wedding anniversary. It was packed! They only had 2 cooks working and warned us there would be a wait. They offered a drink special, but were out of said drink so that was a disappointment. Our food ultimately took 45 minutes. The braised ribs had good spicy flavor, but were clearly sitting in a slow cooker for too long and were that odd mixture of tender, but overcooked. We would give this restaurant a second chance though. read more

Think this may be the best Korean food in town. The atmosphere is more modern. The waitstaff was friendly. I'll definitely return.

My friend and I came to Char'd to celebrate her birthday. The place is cute and around 7pm on a Thursday it wasn't busy. We ordered dumplings (really yummy, didn't need the dipping sauce) and fries to share (reminded me of a McDonald's fry with some seasoning, I liked them). For our meal we shared the beef bulgogi and were both happy with it. The meat was really flavorful, and we were able to eat it with rice and lettuce wraps. I loved it with the lettuce wraps, it was a refreshing bite. I liked it here and would return to try more. read more

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I made a reservation and Went here for a date night with my wife an curious how this restaurant serves its K-Dish. Located in 3rd Ward District the restaurant is part of the historical registered building. The interior was renovated with warm and inviting colors modernized into a bit upscale setting. We can't tell it's a Korean restaurant on which we are accustomed too. Since the name Chard we're expecting also a KBBQ where you can cook your meat, like traditional KBBQ. At any rate my wife ordered Sondobo and BiBimbap and KFC . All the flavors are there for Korean Food and it taste Great as we expected to what we accustomed to Korean food. Only things that missed are the ban-chan . They don't serve on every dish on the menu. Only on selected Few. The food also took some time to came in. I understand what the Chef is trying to do on this restaurant however I would like to see this restaurant to be really homey that serves Korean comfort food without trying too hard. read more

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Excellent food and bartender service. I would definitely visit this place again. Food is expensive but portions are large. read more

Char'd - Korean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Everything was really yummy!!! Staff was attentive. Inside could use more Korean design. read more

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