I'm basing this review off of going to the lollapalooza popup, but I take it the snacks are similar from both locations. The employees were friendly and nice and they had a great selection of unique and fun snacks. Loved the variety of chips and candies. Better than all the regular fried stuff you get at the festivals. I've also been to the main location and I love eating at the food court. Tons of options and it's a clean place to hang out after doing some fun shopping. read more

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Look it's a Korean food court relatively close to downtown - consider yourself lucky. Prices seem fair and it doesn't look like a dump, quite the opposite actually, So I don't understand the 4 star reviews like you have options on Korean food courts that look nice. We had the eel avocado sushi. I'm underwhelmed too much sauce and avocado. The Hainan Chicken rice however for $12 or 2 for $20 is not only a steal but worth the trip by itself. The thick dark soy sauce with the ginger and peanut sauce really adds a dimension to this dish. Highly recommended. P.S the automated PA sounds really polite. read more

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Gangnam Taco was one I had before, and I came back because I still remembered the flavor from the first time. It's inside Gangnam Market, so you have to walk past a bunch of other food spots first, and honestly everything smells good in there. But trust me, if you make it all the way to the tacos, it's worth it. The guy working there was really nice and gave me recommendations both times I went. I ordered the spicy pork tacos, three of them. And yeah... still incredible. The pork was tender, juicy, sweet, spicy, all at once. I got that slight smoky char on the meat, then the sweetness kicks in before the spice starts building up. The tacos also had chunks of pineapple in them, which made a huge difference. That little burst of sweetness with the spicy pork was so good together. On top there was this green topping, maybe seaweed or scallions, not even sure, but whatever it was, it paired perfectly with the pork and added this fresh flavor that balanced everything out. That mix of Korean and Mexican flavors just works. every bite had something going on. If you come to the market, for sure try the tacos. read more

Gangnam Market - Spicy Pork Tacos - International Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by on my way out of Chicago for a quick bite. This was such a cool place! The have plenty of options when it comes to order. They also sell poke bowls in the shopping market if you wanted to get more grocery items as well. They have such a variety of items and everything is fairly priced. Parking around the area is metered but plenty of parking around the area at least for a Tuesday. Everyone was nice and service was quick and easy to order. read more

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Though there are areas of improvement that could make this a better experience for visitors, I think the overall offering is unique and definitely worth a visit for any Chicagoan. While it might not excel in all areas, a visit here is definitely enjoyable and a reasonable value. This is with the assumption that one can be in and out within a 2 hour time limit for free parking (which can tack an extra $20 onto the budget). The selection here is fairly good, for a spot outside of the enormous Asian Markets available in the suburbs, with fairly reasonable prices. The interior is very nice, definitely social media worthy (probably the biggest reason to visit) -- with a food court that's definitely above average for a market. The food here isn't cheap, but also not unreasonable and overall of fairly good quality and variety. Overall, definitely a must visit for tourism purposes and still a pretty good choice for shopping and delicious dining if you live anywhere nearby. The market is clean, well organized, and well lit. read more

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Gangnam Market is my new go to spot for asian snacks in Chicago. Full service grocery store + asian food court + full bar all in one spot. The vibes are so cool too. Loved the neon lights. Everything here is SO reasonably priced compared to 88 Marketplace. 4 bags of chips for $10 is actually a steal. They have all the fun snacks too like Pocky, Asian Lays flavors, Shin Ramyun, Bing Chillin Bites, Aiko Fruit Bucket, and so many drinks and candies I haven't seen at other grocery stores. Definitely one of the best spots in Chicago for snacks rn. read more

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This market was very organized and clean, with helpful staff. I was very happy that my niece took me there to explore the place. I went to buy a specific ice cream for them, and we all ended up treating ourselves. It was so delicious that I would definitely go back to try different flavors. read more

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My husband and I went to Gangnam Market to meet a friend for lunch. They have a grocery section but we went to the food court area to get lunch. We ate at the Market Sushi, Without Rice, and Matt Bakes food stands. At Market Sushi, we had the chirashi don. At Without Rice we had the domestic wagyu combo donburi. And at Matt Bakes we had the chocolate chip cookie. The food quality was good and the price was reasonable but the best part was the variety of food that is available. We did not go into the grocery section. The bathroom was overcrowded and kinda dirty. read more

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We found about this place on TikTok, which prompted us to check it out during our visit to Chicago. Gangnam Market is fairly new and described as an American-Asian hybrid, featuring both a grocery store and a food hall. There's also a bar within the food hall area, along with a section of toy capsule vending machines. The market itself is a decent size, though the food hall portion is on the smaller side. The space is vibrant, clean, and inviting--you can easily find yourself spending a good amount of time here. I recommend walking through every aisle, as there are plenty of hidden gems and items you won't typically find at more common Asian markets. While the adults grabbed drinks, the kids enjoyed browsing around. There are pre-packaged meals as well as hot food options if you're on the go. The food was just okay for me, but the kids seemed to enjoy it. Overall, it's a nice spot to check out if you're in the area, especially if you have kids who are into K-pop or enjoy exploring fun, trendy markets. read more

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This place is so cute and nice so many food options either Asian or American as well. Their food court they also have sushi and I would say their lunch special is such a deal. They have 90minute complimentary parking which you would scan the barcode at the register. I came here a couple of times but would say the fruits and vegetables some of them don't look fresh at all especially the watercress. But overall they have wide collections of desserts and tried their viral ice cream and it was good. read more

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Gagnam Market looked fantastic. They ostensibly typically had excellent food. The store was well-organized. They had a food court that looked awesome. I was impressed they had refrigerated VitaSoy soy milk available in the food court. They had a lot of grab-n-go items, which could be convenient, e.g., for a working professional. I liked that they had good-looking fresh produce, e.g., bell peppers. They also had a substantial amount of tofu. Gagnam Market had cool lighting. One could park very close to the store and do a voucher deal with them. It was fairly simple when I did it. read more

The cashier girl with purple hair was rude. Guy at meat section was super nice. There were asian couple behind me but i haven't even paid yet and packing my stuff but they took over the register and i said oh i havent finished yet. They said no worries and didn't even move and gave me space. So rude! The cashier should have said something to them!! The cashier didnt even help me to pack my stuff!! read more

Such a great market. It's filled with a variety of different snacks, chips, desserts, and pastries that you can't find at any regular market. It is super clean and well organized and everything is labeled very well. I love coming here and trying items that I've never had before. read more

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Seasonal pizzas for both and it's pretty good. Total came to about $30 for the 2. It's definitely unique, never had these flavors in pizza before. Love detroit style so i think it was perfect base for the toppings. Was like a 15ish minute wait for these read more

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Cool shop not as much asian stuff as marketplace 88 but still a cool experience. Make sure to validate your parking at the register for free parking. read more

Absolutely incredible, I will be back! They made the best matcha I've ever had, with fresh mango chunks at the bottom (not a syrup that doesn't really taste like mango). I loved the pork bun from the bakery and the bulgogi bowl was NEXT LEVEL. The wait isn't very long and staff are very nice and helpful. The vibe is so cool, I wish I had more time to explore the grocery area as I'm sure they have some cool snacks. Gangnam Market is a new Chicago favorite! read more

Gangnam Market - Mango Matcha - International Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

THE BIG: Korean market in the Chinatown area of Chicago. There's a bigger market in River West that looks super vibey. Street parking available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here on a Sunday afternoon walking around waiting for our dumpling reservation to call us back. Fortunately there's so much to do in Chinatown and the Gangnam Market was one of them. Walking in, you're hit with a ton of colors and korean/japanese items to buy. In the back they have a freezer full of treats. There was this one lady that was guarding the mango popsicles and selling them for $7 each. I didn't know better and bought one. It was good but definitely not $7 good. I later saw a 3 pack in an asian grocery store for $9. Womp THE FINAL BAMBOO: For the Tik Tok famous mango popsicle, we spent $7 for this little thing. Definitely do not recommend doing that but it was for the virality. Come for the other parts of the market though. read more

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Fun decoration and is aesthetically pleasing to look at. I am a huge fan of the interior as well as the outside. There is a broad selection of products to look at and even a food court, which sadly, I couldn't try. There is a parking garage which is pretty convineny for shopping. Service wasn't anything special. It is actually pretty affordable and I was expecting "tourist prices", but then you have to remember this is a grocery store. Good thing, by the way. It was nice to visit, it is very lively and I want to come back a second time. There is just so much to see here. read more

Awesome Korean market with tons of premade food options in the produce area. However, you go here to bang bang in the foodcourt. Have brought my brother, mother, wife and kids here and it doesn't disappoint. Find the egg wagyu sandwich, find the pizza, find the Korean Burrito and just get after it. Fast for a full day before going, look for a park to nap in for several hours after. read more

Was so stoked this place was walking distance from our hotel in Chicago! I had seen so many videos of the fruit icecream here and convinced my bf to walk there with me to try it out. We had a concert later that day so we grabbed some nigiri as our meal and then tried the peach and mango icecream! Both were so good! I think the mango was my favorite though. This place was so fun though. Besides having a cute food court they also had a store full of all the Asian goodies. Wish i could go there all the time! I saw produce, snacks, drinks, etc. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're ever in the area! read more

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This place is way overpriced and they don't even have all the things I was looking for. It's only 10 minutes from my house but I drive 25 minutes to Argyle if I need asian groceries. They do have a parking lot which is nice. But way too overpriced to justify going here. read more

Stopped into the food court for a quick dinner. Ordered the taco trio (spicy chicken, spicy pork and beef bulgogi) for $12.95 at the Gangnam Taco stand. The service was quick and friendly and the tacos were amazing!! The 3 meats had wonderful flavor, with the beef bulgogi being my favorite. The gochujang mayo was such a great accompaniment. Will definitely be back to have these again and maybe also try the flaming hot Cheeto corn dog. read more

Gangnam Market - Taco trio - International Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

While in Chicago today, I stumbled upon an absolute gem: Gangnam Market. What a wonderful dining experience! Part store, part food hall, and 100% delicious -- this place is a must-visit for any food lover. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by friendly, attentive staff who make you feel welcome and at home. The food? Honestly, it's to die for. Whether you're craving bold Korean flavors, Japanese street snacks, or something totally new, Gangnam Market delivers big on taste and variety. After filling your stomach with some of the best bites in the city, you can walk it off by exploring the rest of the market. There's a grocery section with all kinds of hard-to-find Asian staples, and the Japanese vending machine extravaganza is a fun, quirky bonus that makes you feel like you've teleported to Tokyo. Gangnam Market isn't just a meal -- it's a whole culinary day. Eat, shop, snack, repeat. Don't miss it! read more

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This's our second time at the Gangnam market. They do have a great selection of grocery items, and those viral snacks/ ice cream. I personally would prefer going to h mart if you are looking for Asian groceries, they seem to have a bigger variety and fresher produce. They also have a food court area offers ramen, sandwiches, rice dishes, boba tea and such. They do offer parking validation, just make sure you scan the code by the register before you leave the store. We tried the Hainanese chicken rice platter at the food court, it's just okay. We probably will try something else next time. They also have a lot of gashapon machines by the food court area as well. read more

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This place was awesome!! Bar, coffee/milk tea, food hall, groceries, alcohol, cosmetics, vending gaptcha machines..this place has it all! All the workers were pretty friendly. Everything was neat and organized and pretty to look at lol. It feels like a little street vendor place in the food hall. They have a variety of things! Every corner I turned, there was more surprises lol. So nice that it's in the middle of other stores and eateries. Def a good place to come back for all the Asian food!! read more

Gangnam Market - International Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went with a friend on a Friday evening to check out. Wasn't too busy and no waits to order. Everything is by touchscreen and the toast app so get those points. Decent amount of seating. Sushi was your typical style nothing special. Same with the veggie noodle dish. Feels like more of a vibe to check out once and say you've been. The grocery store side was also cool. Plenty of Asian labels and many different styles/brands. Would recommend to check out at least once. read more

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I was underwhelmed, honestly. I decided to stop by for lunch and to shop around and it's very Instagrammable, but it was a lot smaller than I anticipated it being. If you factor out the food court area it's not much bigger than, say, Tai Nam on Broadway near Argyle. The decor inside is amazing, and there is overall a pretty good selection, but don't go expecting an H Mart experience. I got the pineapple bun pork chop sandwich with plantain chips and that was really tasty. The chips were the big surprise for me. They were super light, very crispy and fresh. The sandwich was really good, but I have to add it took 20 minutes to get my food after I ordered. It was an off-peak time, so the restaurant was not very busy, so that was strange to me to wait that long. I also want to point out that the food court has a separate entrance and you can't really get into the food court from the grocery store, but you can vice versa. I was disappointed, given the overall size of the store, how much of the store was devoted to conventional grocery items. If I'm going to an Asian grocery store, I'm not there to buy frozen pizza, bagels, or Jeni's ice cream. Prices were pretty fair, given that much of the inventory is imported and given the downtown-ish location. I would go back if I were in the area, but I wouldn't go too far out of my way. read more

Everything is so expensive Compared to park 2 shop and even the other small places it so much much more It seems like its all about the lighting and visuals and nothing else read more

A fun Asian marketplace with groceries and a food court. Overall everything was fairly priced, considering many things are imports. Ambience was fun and modern with neon in many places. I was able to find not only Asian goods but typical groceries I can get at Jewels as well, which was pleasant, making this a decent one-stop place if you live in the area. Oh and yes, the viral fruit ice creams are sold here!!! read more

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Second time back at Gangnam Market (not a Korean specific grocery store). It's right in the heart of downtown Chicago, which means parking is usually a nightmare. Luckily, there's a connected garage that validates up to 90 minutes. The signs say you need a receipt, but honestly, no one checks. You just punch in your license plate and card info, and the cameras track your car in and out. The market itself is small but fun to browse. I stopped by Matt's Bakery hoping to grab a bolo bao 菠蘿包, but wow--the plain one w/butter was $7, and the ones with meat were $13-14. Hard pass. My parents in Hong Kong will kill me if I pay that much for bolo bun. There's also a stall selling Hainanese chicken rice with a second order 50% off deal, but we skipped that too. The snack section is where it's at, though! Tons of Lay's chips and Oreos in unique flavors, plus Starbucks goodies--all with Chinese packaging you won't see at your regular grocery store. They also have those cute fruit-shaped ice creams (peach, mango, durian, grape) for $4 to $5 each. Honestly, it's worth stopping in just to wander for 30 minutes, even if you don't buy much. read more

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One of our friends was in town and wanted to check out Gangnam Market. I heard that there was a collab with Paulie Gees and the Market Sushi stand for a crab ragoon pizza. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to at least try what seemed to be a marriage of two perfect foods. You can order from tablets at each side of the counter. The staff got to work preparing our food as soon as the order came in. We found a small table in the food hall style dining area. The pizza was very balanced and had amazing mix of textures with the soft crust and crispy edges, the crispy wonton wrapper, the creamy cheese and crab mixture. read more

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I love this place so much. Parking in the garage was easy, and I loved how they advertised the food hall items and specials in the elevator to let us know the excitement around the corner. So many options for food and drink here. Prices were surprisingly reasonable for a specialty grocer downtown. They could barely keep up with the milk tea demand, but each time, they did it! I couldn't pick just 1 favorite...mango and strawberry were both so good. I appreciated the different sakes, and while I wish they had more gluten free options, I was able to find some cheese corn and have some fresh sushi which was delicious! The staff was very nice and patient as I accidentally tried to go in the out gates, and they were very helpful when I was looking for specific products. They had all the Doritos and Oreos flavors possible, which my kiddo loved! I also loved their fresh noodles and all the boba teas in the fridge. I got far too many different kinds of Hi-Chew too, of course. Greta layout, such a great overall vibe, and I love that they had the attached food hall. I loved their sushi lunch special during the week, and I could drink any of those teas and coffees any day of the week. Hubby and family LOVED the wagyu burger and fried chicken sandwich, and the fried chicken was a huge hit! They even have a bottomless mimosa and Blood Mary offer on Saturdays and Sundays for only $20/pp! Don't sleep on this place! Go and explore and ask the people who own or work at the market the best items to eat and drink - they won't steer you the wrong way! read more

Always an enjoyable experience at this market. I have been here several times. On my latest occasion, I need some supplies to make some sushi. I also needed Korean tea and frozen exotic fruit (passion fruit and dragonfruit) for my smoothies. So many specialty items here plus a good produce and meat market. The food court here is spectacular. They have a full bar. We came close to Halloween. Brittany was our bartender and was very knowledgeable about the specialty drinks. We grabbed lychee martinis and black margaritas. Both drinks were good and we loved the options for draft beer. Check out the bar, grab some food and take advantage of 90 min free parking. read more

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Really like his grocery store. Love the fact that there's both American and Asian grocery available at one store, that also isn't ridiculous price on both types. I also love that there's Asian snacks that are specific to Japanese flavors. I like the food court items, bakery, bubble tea shop, and the bar. It's a unique twist to a grocery store that also includes getting lunch or dinner in one place. Free parking available for 90 minutes with purchase. You need to get your ticket validated. read more

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The food was good but not great I would say. I really liked the turkey ramen I had and loved the ability to customize the ramen. It was really easy to do so on the tablets as there is no person to really take orders and you can just use the tablet and wait til your order is called. The breakfast sandwich was just ok - the special bread was good not great, the hash brown kinda muted all the other flavor, I'm not sure I'd get it again. Love the grocery store too, my wife and I had a great time wandering around the store and reminiscing about some items while being very intrigued about others we hadn't seen before. We're probably overdue to return, we had a good time. read more

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We came here for dinner. I got ramen. Kids had rice cake and bakery goods. My boyfriend had sushi. I didn't take a picture of the sushi he got because it wasn't that great for the price he paid. The ramen was just okay. I had better ramen. Their boba teas were great. I think it is the best thing I got here at the food court. Me and the kids got a boba tea drinks individually and we all liked the drinks that we got. We went inside the store and each got a mango ice cream. The ice cream tastes pretty good. read more

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Gangnam Market is like the Gen Z version of HMart. More neon lights, more trendy influencer items, and overstimulation to the max. On the West Coast, we're blessed with tons of Korean markets whether big chain like H Mart or small biz spots. It's fun to know that Chicago has their own slice of Korean market bliss as well. I was definitely overstimulated when walking into Gangnam Market, kinda like when you walk into Don-Don Donki (in Taiwan, Hawaii, and Japan). You have your grocery/market aisles, fruits/veg, and delicious treats. But they also have a food hall here with like 5 different eatery options from tacos, noodles, to sushi. A bar too! It's easily accessible by bus if you're visiting from out of town. They have wifi too, which I easily accessed by asking any of the staff. I tried those influencer-famous peel-able candies and it just didn't do it for me. I'd rather stick with my tried and true sweets and desserts I usually get at Korean or Asian markets in general. read more

Love a good Asian market but this place misses the mark for me. The store is nice. Clean, orderly & food court is cute Their sales paper is huge yet when you get to the register none of the sale prices are reflected & it's up to you to ask & they correct it. Got home & realized I was over charged for a few items. Parking sucks! Garage scans license & opens without giving a ticket. You must scan a barcode at the register, then follow 4-5 prompts before you get a code. There is zero WiFi signal, security suggested I walk outside to get a cell signal only to receive a message that the code is invalid. Uuuggghhhhh!! I prefer H Mart read more

DO NOT USE THE PARKING GARAGE. DO NOT USE THE PARKING GARAGE. DO NOT USE THE PARKING GARAGE. The market itself is interesting - a grocery store with several small storefronts to eat at. But whatever you do, do NOT use their parking garage. It's tiny, a thousand people try to cram in at once, and any larger vehicle will shut down the entire thing. Park street side. You are warned. read more

Food court review: Bubble Tea appeared to be a great price under $6, but disappointing in taste and value for the one with the cheese foam. It's a novelty and tasty but not something I would crave to get again. Takoyaki was good but not great. Great price, around $7. I had one of those cute turtle buns as it was freshly brought out. It's disappointing. The bread was dry, and the filling was alright. The ordering system is good. They announce your ticket # when the food is ready. Nice location and ambiance, being a newer place. Groceries: Fun to walk around to look at food offerings. Very colorful displays. The parking validation, 90 mins free, is located where the Bubble Tea is. I had issues, and the machine was asking me for $10, but I spoke to the attendant via the intercom, and they let me through. The garage lights take a while to let you in. Seems the camera takes a while to recognize a vehicle. read more

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