Had good social distancing set up, and the food was quick and delicious. Servers were very attentive but not over the top. Appetizers were around 10 bucks each but were really worth it. They have a steak sandwich with a beer on special for 10 right now and it was really good. read more

As a Korean, I'm always skeptical of fusion restaurants. This exceeded my expectations! My favorite dish was the short rib - it was fall off the bone tender and juicy, but still had crispy parts on the outside. The flavor is what I knew and loved about kalbi, but also what I craved about American BBQ. Pairs perfect with a cold beer (BYOB)! read more

This place just opened up so I decided to drop by and try it. Had the Kalbi and Bulgogi. Everything was awesome. There is no cooking the food yourself which saves time and means no smoky clothing afterwards, not to mention it also guarantees the food is cooked well. The bulgogi was very solid, not too sweet, flavors nicely balanced, probably the best I've had in Chicago. The kalbi was really unique, giant cuts of meat on big ribs, but it ended up being my favorite. The food comes in a box with rice and side dishes, which make the whole meal feel nice and complete. For the quality of the food, it's a great deal, and probably my favorite korean food in chicago. Will stop by or get delivery from them in the future. read more

So good. Stopped by here on our way back to Michigan. We're excited to hear that it had some halal options including the ribeye and chicken. Unfortunately couldn't dine in due to covid restrictions but the owner was pleasant about it. The food was delicious. Highly recommend everything halal and the dumplings Ans loaded fries! Yummm read more

This place is such a hidden gem. We ordered the loaded fries + brisket -- INCREDIBLE! We also ordered a chicken dish which was just as amazing. I finally know what the hype is all about and thankful they serve Halal meat. read more

Nothing but amazing things to say about this food and the staff! so friendly and helpful. But the main thing I'm here to talk about is the chicken. The chicken. Oh my god. Sticky, sweet, piping hot, and sublimely crispy. everything else was great too--the kimchi, bibimbap, onion pancake. Highly recommend this hidden gem! bring some beer maybe if they allow? read more

I recently went to SoJu with a group of 3 other friends and ordered the feast and the green onion pancake. The woman at the cash register (who doubled as a waitress/busser) told us it would be a while, which was fine since we had nowhere else to go. I was pleasantly surprised when "a while" meant only 15 minutes before all of our food came out. The brisket and bulgogi were amazingly seasoned and were well complemented with the fresh and spicy pickles and kimchi. The real winner was the kalbi short rib, which, unlike larger KBBQ chains, were actually served on the bone. Once you figured out how to slice and serve to four people, it was awesome. I will definitely be back to try the other meats and sides. read more

Fresh take on Korean BBQ! Got the Kalbi, it was an awesome take on the classic. Big chunk of short rib that was fall off the bone moist. The balance of the char with sweet marinade was bomb. The radish side was also a favorite. Will def be back! read more

SoJu BBQ - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is probably my favorite place to eat. The service was great and the food was fantastic.

Excellent food. High quality meat and banchan side dishes. We got the pork belly and kalbi dinner boxes, both of which I would recommend to anyone. There is an option to supersize the kalbi which we did. Was very impressed with the amount of kalbi meat that get when choose the supersize option. The immense care with which all the food has been prepared is really evident. The pork belly meat is really flavorful and the kalbi meat is ridiculously tender. The boxes come with two banchan side dishes and the kimchi really stands out for how good it is. For the quality of food, the price is a steal. Will both definitely be coming back and highly recommending to others! read more

I cannot begin to tell you how delicious this food was. I didn't know what to expect, but SoJuBBQ delivered 10Xs better than my highest expectation. I tried the beef tacos and the Chicken bowl. There were other items on the menu that looked great (as they served it to other customers). I'll let you know how great those other dishes are upon my next visit (I think they've found a life-long customer in me). The customer service was also great. There were no complaints! read more

Great new place. For $15, you can get excellent, fresh Korean BBQ + sides + rice- rec the pork belly and spinach. Owner was super nice and approachable. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Generous portions. Very good food-closer to 4.5 star. I'm spoiled - I've had genuine 5 star Korean food. This is very good-not quite as good as some in Korea town-but this was close, fast and reasonable- so highly recommended. read more

This is a great neighborhood gem. The food is fresh and the sauces are amazing. We order often and have always been happy. Our kids love the tofu appetizer and the bowls phenomenal. read more

Excellent food. The have great service. I had a small error in my delivery order through GrubHub and the management at SoJu went out of their way to make it right. Extraordinary service recovery. Very thoughtful and nice people. The food arrived quickly. Everything was fresh and tasty. read more

I'm so happy this place finally opened, this is my absolute favorite fast and casual korean bbq place in Chicago!! Not only do you get your food very quickly, the quality is very good, just like table-side bbq. Plus, you don't need to do the cooking yourself! Must try are the short rib, spicy chicken and pork belly! Keep up the great food! read more

I love the food here. My favorite dishes are the grilled pork belly and kimchi fries. I also really like the flavors of the spicy skewers and wings (savory or spicy). It's so good that I've been ordering 2-3 times a week. My boyfriend loves the spicy pork. Thank you for making my dinners more delicious during these times of covid-19! read more

Soju has been one of our favorite treats in the neighborhood, especially since the pandemic started. Friendly staff, quick service for takeout, and super flavorful food. read more

Really excellent food, quick turnaround on food and good service. Excellent addition to the neighborhood!

This place is awesome! albeit a little expensive. Anything besides their chicken is REALLY fatty but still tastes amazing. I've tried all the meat on the menu. Highly recommend the chicken though it's life changingly good. read more

Happy that they started offering Halal options, Halal Korean BBQ is impossible to find in the Chicagoland area. The food was okay but I was not super impressed. 6/10 IMO. The wings and ribeye were my favorite by far. The brisket was sooo dry, stay away. Keep in mind this isn't one of those Korean BBQ places where you cook the food on your table, here it's made in the kitchen. If you've never had Korean before, specifically Korean Halal, I'd say check it out and try it for yourself. Your experience and taste buds may vary! read more

Went to dine in yesterday afternoon and food was really tasty! We got the short ribs, loaded fries, ribeye, and spicy chicken. Everything was great and they have really good fries. Very nice portions and attentive service, even got 2 cupcake on the house. Thanks for an awesome meal! read more

Delicious!! Food portions were huge and filling. Great flavor and spice level! Service was great, friendly staff.

Came here before a Blackhawks game, it's only a block or 2 from the United Center. They had some good jams playing and the staff was very friendly. I got the bulgogi with eggplant and kimchi. My fiancé got the ribs with cucumbers and kimchi. Everything we ordered had a ton of flavor. Absolutely would come back here again! read more

We are super excited to have a korean place within walking distance. We had the Kalbi and bulgogi. Overall, flavors were good, decent portions. The meats we were served were not very lean which I don't necessarily mind, I just felt like it was pretty expensive for the meat not to be leaner. I do want this place to stick around so will definitely give it another try. Also can't wait for them to add some more stuff to the menu. read more

Amazing food, the Scallion pancake was an amazing appetizer. The entrees were the perfect size and well seasoned. Pickled veggies are also great. For sure going back again and/or ordering delivery soon. read more

We spent 40 minutes waiting for the food. Also, the rice served was not well cooked. The restaurant staff did not notice these issues until we tell them. The only way they did was providing soft drink for free. Though the food is good, there is much room for improvement in service. read more

Food was delicious! Great service! Love it. I saw a corgi outside. Small place but very modern and clean!

We finally got around to trying the food, albeit carryout, and even my kids devoured it! So good! The meat was yummy and even the rice was really well made. We will be coming back for more. read more

Good place to get takeout. Kalbi and the tacos phenomenal. Fried rice is average, nothing special. Pork belly is very bland and flavorless. I don't recommend that dish. read more

First time here. We are visiting from out of town and found SoJu on yelp. The food tastes amazing! We both had the ribeye, and the flavor was incredible. Nice atmosphere and really accommodating staff. We would definitely eat here again. read more

I ordered the spicy chicken BBQ with eggplant and cucumber sides and it was so delicious! My only feedback is to cut up or slice the protein into strips since the food is served in bento boxes and so it's hard to get some fork and knife action in there. Also, improve quality control on the rice since it was a little mushy (I like my rice al dente, but who doesn't?). Overall, great new neighborhood restaurant with legit korean BBQ! read more

Delicious food with fast and excellent service! My husband and I waited only 5 minutes for our dinner. Their sides are delectable. I literally said out loud, "This is the best spinach I've ever had in my life!". Meats are cooked to perfection - juicy and tender. Sauces and seasoning pack a delightful punch of flavor. Will definitely be back! read more

SoJu BBQ - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's insane that this place follows a fast casual model, since the food can easily be served as a gourmet meal at a sit-down restaurant. I got the shortrib, which came with a side of sesame seed sprinkled rice, and a little compartment of banchan goodness. The shortrib is absolutely scrumptious; charred lightly on the outside, and ultra-tendered on the inside, as if it has been slow-cooked for hours, it literally melts in your mouth. Phenomenal food, can't wait to see what this place has to offer next. read more

SoJu BBQ - My gf got the pork belly, which was equally phenomenal - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I heard about this place from a friend so I decided to check it out. We got the Kalbi, spicy chicken and the army soup. While I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy a non-traditional grill it yourself K-BBQ, I was pleasantly surprised by a few factors. Kalbi came as a giant portion instead of thinly slicing it. It was superbly tender and the homemade sauce really gave the combination flavors and textures that I didn't expect from a traditional K-BBQ. Chicken was very tender and juicy since they use thigh meats...but I personally don't like the char that much on my chicken. However, the sauce had the right amount of heat and acidity. I think this was the first time that I've seen a Korean soup that was customized with the ingredients...rich broth and being able to pick out the things I don't typically like in army soup was nice (made it much cheaper too!). I really enjoyed how fast and efficient the service was without having to wait and having my clothes smell. Staff were extremely friendly and that's usually not the typical experience one has at K-BBQ restaurants. Food was very good overall and I'm glad that these guys are emphasizing meat quality. I hope to be back soon! read more

This place was terrific. We went with another couple and got "the feast". We took home a ton of leftovers. The ribeye bbq and chicken bbq were our favorites. And don't miss the day Molina as a side. Service was very good. And it's BYOB. read more

It is on the pricey side which is fine if you're getting your money's worth, an although the food was tasty the portions are unacceptably small. After a 20% tip my bulgogi with water was $21. I left still hungry. Which is pretty bad for that to happen with that price. Place is clean, staff was friendly. read more

We were excited to try this place because I have had a great experience with Korean BBQ in Chicago before. Unfortunately, the food fell short of our expectations. We had the spicy chicken, pork belly and the beef bibimbap bowl. The sauce was great on the chicken, but the meat itself was a bit tough and definitely dry. The beef bowl and pork belly were severely lacking in flavor although the meat was moist. It was truly a mixed bag experience. The worse part is that my stomach, as well as the two other individuals I was eating with, was uneasy after the meal. I do not intend on eating in this establishment again. read more

Really excellent casual Korean bbq joint. After experiencing such a great disappointment at San Soo which also just opened in the West Loop, I'm so glad Soju exceeded expectations! The owner smartly decided to taken on Korean bbq in a different way by serving set meals in bento boxes. The meat is sourced from local farms and u can taste the quality! The marinade for the bulgogi and kalbi were totally on point. LOVED IT! Please expand your menu! read more

I've been here multiple times already with my girlfriend and I must say I've been pleasantly surprised. While I was skeptical of what "modern kbbq" would be like at first, I've seen this place evolve into a great fast casual option for kbbq without the hassle. I did miss the myriad of side dishes that traditional kbbq offered. However, it actually did save some time on service and really liked the fact that I could just order a single serving of kbbq instead of being forced to order 2 portion minimums. In terms of the food, every meat is seasoned well and cooked for you. I've REALLY enjoyed the kalbi (very unique cooking method and presentation) and ribeye the most and pork belly had various spices that kept things interesting. I think the prices are reasonable for the portions considering what other places are charging these days... I'm excited to see what else they'll add to the menu in the future! read more

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