Hidden Korean Spot in Chicago Downtown

This place is tucked away underground — you have to ring the bell 🛎️ at the entrance, then walk down a narrow stairway that feels like a Seoul street food alley. Inside, K-pop music plays, and you’ll see Squid Game references and lots of Korean pop culture decor 🎭. Overall, the food is tasty and worth a visit (a bit on the salty side — you can ask for less salt). 🌟 Recommended Dishes: 1️⃣ Army Stew (Budae Jjigae) Cheesy, rich broth with kimchi, sausage, rice cakes, and ramen noodles — bubbling hot and perfect for winter 🤤🍲 2️⃣ Braised Pork Wraps Tender, flavorful braised pork served with fresh lettuce 🥬, garlic, chili, and ssamjang — so satisfying! 3️⃣ Gizzard & Rice Cake Stir-fry A unique and tasty combo — chewy gizzard + soft rice cakes. A must-try if you love gizzard! ➕ Makgeolli (Korean rice wine) 🍶 Really nice — would recommend! The waitress was a super cute Korean girl who understood my mix of English and Chinglish when ordering 😂 Definitely would come back! Plus, it’s next to Trader Joe’s — perfect for grabbing groceries on the way home 🛒✨ 🕹️ Name: TAK Korean Bistro & Karaoke 🧩 Address: 1132 S Wabash Ave Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60605 #ChicagoKoreanFood #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodie #UChicago #DowntownChicago