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    Kimski

    3.9 (192 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Polish, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Bulgogi Sando
    Aaron A.

    Working out of a modest kitchen and nestled within Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar. They put out tremendous, uniquely seasoned food that is packed with umami. If you're in the area or grabbing a drink at the bar, I would recommend stopping at the Kimski counter and ordering some grub. Some of the best "bar food" I've had.

    The risotto (left). Hand pulled pasta (bottom). A grilled salad. And a chicago dog i think

    Very interesting choices. Small menu but everything stands out The risotto was way too salty. Everything else was interesting and pretty good

    Chopped Cheese Special
    Jason Y.

    Always amazing food. Great location attached to Maria's. One stop shop. Friendly services and solid prices for what you get.

    Salmon roe rice bowl
    Michelle C.

    Ordered the prettiest entree here and it tasted great. Not sure if I've had a salmon rice bowl served with cream cheese but it works! Reminds me of a philly roll

    Cold Saucy Noodles
    Kasumi C.

    It's been a few years since I've returned to Kimski but I came specifically to eat the food hearing about the chef's fresh Pov. It was quite lovely and I could feel the fresh realness even in the kimchi. So much love in every bite, I can't wait to come back to try all the other dishes.

    Liz O.

    I've been to Maria's plenty of times and enjoy it for the most part. This time I was so hungry when my friend and I joined and I decided to get off the Kimski menu and as a vegetarian my options were a little limited but I got the pierogis and an order of basic fries. My order was $26. I thought that was insane, considering the portions were not that big. I also waited 25 min for my order and people who ordered well after me got food first. I'll also mention, the setup is weird because i had to leave the bar to go inside to order to come back into the bar to pickup at the back door. While that's not really the end of the world, it would have been nice to have it clear on where to order. I stood at the back door for a solid 10 min before I went to the front doorman of the bar and asked them what the process was. Needless to say, I'll be eating before I come to Maria's next time. (Bring back PFCI or Herbivore please!)

    Jim D.

    Flavor of the food was ok. Nothing to rave nor complain about. I'm not the foremost expert on Korean food nor Korean fusion but nothing warranted a return here for me. The vibes were the best part especially when you walk into the bar or onto the patio. Gotta say I love the people of Bridgeport. The noodles had a weird ingredient atop them that had a sour flavor. The salmon bowl was ok & the cream addition to the rice was a welcome surprise. The salmon was slightly warm so be aware of that. I'm slightly interested in the fried but I wouldn't make a special trip solely for them.

    The bar and seating w TV screen and the outside
    karina k.

    This place is great! Fusion Korean Polish food. The dishes are artistic and tasty and affordable. The food fills you up and you will have leftovers. The dishes are artfully done also. You can sit at the seats at both Kimski and Maria's which is a cool bar that looks like a tiki bar...really nice to have during winter when you wish you were enjoying the summer heat with cold drinks. There is also outdoor seating. The drinks at Maria's are beautiful and well crafted and has plenty of alcohol. Won, the owner was really friendly and personable and spoke w us and joked with us. He's funny and entertaining w his humor. He is the kind of guy you would enjoy hanging out with at your table to enjoy good food with drinks and conversation. Paige is great too! She is really sweet and helps explain the menu and super personable also. This is a fun place to eat and lounge at with friends. It has an excellent ambiance w nice music and a TV video screen to watch a movie in the background. We were super relaxed and loved soaking up the chill atmosphere and vibe and staff.

    a plate of noodles and vegetables
    Matthew B.

    The food is so delicious, the service is awesome, and it's such a classically Chicago place. It's a laid back but confident vibe. This is an awesome place to hang, eat, have a drink, or have a date. I could eat the bulgogi cheese steak every day and not get tired of it, and they have a cool selection of bourbons.

    Fries are awesome!
    Victoria K.

    Finally got around to trying this place out! Kimski has done a great job amidst COVID, the side and back patio offer lots of seating, tables will seat 4, and the communal seating will seat larger parties! There are umbrellas available for tables to block the sun which is helpful for the hot and sunny Chicago days! Ordered the KoPo Beef and Maria's Standard along with beers: MARZ Jungle Boogie and Astronaut Juice! The KoPo Beef was very delicious, the meat was juicy with bits of fatty pieces and lean pieces! Everything was sandwiched together by this nicely toasted White Texas Toast type of bread! The fried that accompany this sandwich were perfectly crispy and flavorful! I added a sunny side up egg on my sandwich just to take it to another level! The Maria's Standard was yummy, but also just quite standard. The polish sausage had expected flavor and the pickled veggies on top was a nice touch, but I wish there was more of it to be eaten with bites of the sausage. The beers were awesome and really refreshing!

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    Fun food, great staff, and they are always shaking up their menu and collaborating with other chefs. Love the Pierogis!

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    That Maria's standard is no joke! "It's the perfect versus over a tight beat" tell them J sent y'all!!!

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    Staropolska Restaurant

    4.6(670 reviews)
    7.6 miAvondale
    $$

    Staropolska is a gem! The menu is affordable, the food is great and street parking was easily…read moreaffordable. We made a reservation as we were a group of 5 and it was not an issue, but it could be on a weekend. There was only one server, but she was on top of her game. The restaurant is European, so it's not designed to be the American rush to eat. We started with potato pierogi to share. They were so amazing! My entree was stuffed chick with dumplings and a lovely cucumber salad. Very good, decent portion. The only detractor could be the restroom which is down a flight of stairs, and could be a challenge for anyone with mobility issues. Def worth checking out.

    Chicago reportedly has a large Polish immigrant population, so I tried Polish food here for the…read morefirst time. It was quite unique and commendable. Sour Rye Soup: Not bad, but honestly, I wouldn't order it again... the fermented sourness was just too direct and intense. Polish Hunters Stew: Apparently a national dish of Poland. The first bite tasted like Italian meat sauce, with a rich tomato flavor and a slight smoky aroma; then I discovered the ingredients included sausage, cured beef brisket, minced meat, and sauerkraut, making it quite substantial and much more satisfying than Italian meat sauce. Overall, it was a rich, sweet and sour flavor, perfect with rice, pasta, or bread. Sauerkraut & Mushroom Pierogi: Dumplings, but the Polish version. The sauerkraut was only slightly sour, refreshing and delicious with the mushrooms, while the sour cream added a touch of creaminess and richness. Unfortunately, the skin was thick and sticky, as if it had been boiled for a long time. For better dumplings skin, please turn to a Northeastern Chinese. Half Duck: Strangely, it reminded me of confit de canard. The meat was incredibly tender, falling off the bone with a gentle pull; the melt-in-your-mouth texture was truly delightful. The cranberry sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and sour, with a rich fruity and fermented aroma. The rosemary emerged in the aftertaste, enriching the flavors and cutting through the richness. The accompanying sauerkraut was even better than the duck, with a crunchy texture and a mild, pleasant sourness, enveloped in a rich buttery and creamy flavor. The accompanying fpotatoes were also soft and delicious, but the roasted pear was too overpowering in its softness and sweetness, not meeting my expectations for a palate cleanser. Table Bread: The bread itself was unremarkable, but the generous amount of butter was commendable. I cannot believe that there is only one server for all the tables.

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    Red Apple Buffet - Chicken Noodle soup

    Red Apple Buffet

    3.9(324 reviews)
    13.2 miNorwood Park
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    Best Polish buffet in the Chicagoland area Food was spectacular with numerous choices. Service was…read moreexcellent. Atmosphere was quaint and comfortable. Just a neighborhood restaurant and bar with ample on the street parking. I will return here many times

    My sister and I decided to treat my brother in law here for his birthday. He found out that a…read morePolish buffet existed around here so he had to go! We went before the dinner rush on a Saturday. There's a small parking lot in the back but that was full so we parked on the street. We were immediately seated and drink orders were taken as well as soup (which is included). Drinks are added separately and not inclusive of the $34 per person. I had the borscht and that was tasty and comforting. My brother in law didn't waste any time and he immediately got his first plate going. My sister and I took our time to enjoy the soup. I then started with the appetizers and tried the different salads. It was cool to see they had aspic since that's not something you see often either. When I eventually made my way to the warm food, I was overwhelmed by all the choices. I tried to take one of everything but even then it was too much so I didn't get to try it all. The meats that I did try were super tender and juicy. They definitely know what they're doing with the meats! The dessert area had so many different options. There was cake, flan and cheesecakes. So many to choose from! I think I just love Polish food in general because of the comfort food aspect. The proteins are usually simmered in gravy and you get to pair it with potatoes cooked in all sort of ways! My sister was adventurous and just started putting random stuff on her plate that I've never seen before. She found the meat spread and that was surprisingly good too. If you're ever in the area, try to go before the dinner rush. It's a great space and is deserving of the title "Largest Polish buffet in Chicagoland".

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    Smetana

    Smetana

    4.9(56 reviews)
    18.1 mi

    Fantastic place. One of the best restaurants in the area and Glenview is very lucky to have it…read more It's very neat and classy inside. We ordered pierogi's on a Friday night and they were incredible. We ordered a plate of half potato and cheese and half spinach and mozzarella. They were simply just amazing. If I have to be super super picky, though, the potato and cheese pierogis tasted only a slightly bit doughy, but it was still great and I'm planning on paying Smetana multiple visits in the future.

    Service - 3/5. Can you not see that I'm dying on this date?! Why is service so slow when we're the…read moreonly ones here? Guy said chicken in stuff cabbage which was wrong (date doesn't eat other meats). Missed when we ordered chicken schwarma warp. Mistook 'hot coffee' and somehow brought out raspberry coulis alcoholic drink?! Give that kid a coffee or multivitamins! Food - 5/5 Pierogi plate - selection of different fillings, boiled or pan-fried Polish platter - sausage, perogis, stuffed cabbage roll, potato pancakes with sour cream and mustard, served with creamy tomato-based sauce or the other sauce. Chicken shwarma wrap - delicious. mostly filled with mozzerella cheese and crunchy vegetables, seared in panini press. I would not describe this as schwarma wrap whatsoever. Coffee came out with 3 sugar cubes on the side of the tea cup. The hygienic part of me is screaming. Doesn't it make more sense to use a sugar bowl?

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    Polombia - Coffee Braised Short Rib Beef Arepaski with a beet and carrot slaw on top

    Polombia

    4.4(135 reviews)
    3.1 miWest Loop, Near West Side
    $$

    What do you get when you fuse a South American Country's food with a well known Central European…read moreCountry's food? You get Polombia, one of the only (that I know of) restaurants that brings together Poland and Colombian cuisine. I had gone to their former location in the now closed Washington Food Hall and enjoyed the cuisine immensely....but a couple weeks ago, I went to their current location in the Ogilvie Train Station within their food court. This time around, I decided to play it safe and try their paczki burger that of course has a Colombian twist. The bun itself was the paczki part but the inside it had an angus patty with melted cheese, sofrito, pickled slaw, and a garlic and tomato Aioli. It also had pickles in it too. I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty and satisfying the burger was. It was neither too sweet nor too savory....something that I'd try again in a heartbeat. Check this location out. But note that its towards the back of the food court and could be easily missed. They also have a stand at Rate Field, Home of the Chicago White Sox.

    For being a location in the train station, I would expect quick service. Especially at lunch. Well,…read morethat was expectation was not met. The staff was very slow in initially taking my order and then in preparing the order. Way too slow. I was the only person in line at the time, too. The food itself is pretty good, though. You just have to be prepared to wait for it. Last comment. I wasn't asked if I wanted anything else, which is really just a basic practice any restaurant should ask their guests.

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