Chicago Seoul :: Bars & Karaoke

A beginner's resource guide to the Korean-American lifestyle in Chicago.

Home About Restaurants & Cafés Bars & Karaoke Fashion Beauty Food Video & General Contact	Bars Karaoke Bars: Did you know: Korean drinking establishments have various terms. Some are called Cafés while others are referred to as Salons. Some Cafés are places that serve dessert & tea usually distinguished in a phone directory as Coffee Shops. Whether they are Night Clubs, Bars, Lounges or Coffee Shops many business names will include the word Café.

	Café California 6226 N. California Ave, Chicago 773-338-2233	The name doesn't refer to the west coast state but to the street on which it's located here in Chicago. Hip place for young 20's-30's asian urbanites looking for a place to people watch. (Back to the Top)

	D.M.Z. 9353 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles 847-663-1920	Daringly named after the infamous De-militarized Zone that divides the once unified country of Korea into its now separated North & South. It's a neutral area where many unknowns take place. The term symbolizes much pain for many Koreans due to the fact that there are lost family members whom they are forbidden to see across the border. (Back to the Top)

	Gil Mok Soju Bang 3737 W. Lawrence Ave #5, Chicago 773-583-5353	The name connotes a casual neighborhood hang out to drink Soju which is a lighter version of Japanese sake and can be served hot or cold. Gil Mok literally means spot on the street. Since it specializes in Soju, there are many more brands & concoctions available here. (Back to the Top)

	Ju Mak 3315 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago 773-463-2121	Like many Korean drinking establishments, it's a restaurant as well. The crowd is old school...mostly men getting together w/ their buddies after work to eat & drink up Korean style. A lot of traditional anjoo. (Back to the Top)

	Kimchi Cabana 9020 Greenwood Ave, Niles 847-827-9020	This colorfully named restaurant is a drinker's restaurant as well. It has a lot of good bar food and anjoo as well as tropical style drinks. (Back to the Top)

	Man Nam 2725 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago 773-561-9866	Man Nam means meeting which can connote a friendly hang out spot or something more of a meat market. (Back to the Top)

	Nan Room Salon 3106 W. Devon Ave, Chicago 773-338-8334	This elegant lounge has many of the characteristics of its name which means Orchid. Its minimalist & elegant atmosphere makes it a good place to impress. (Back to the Top)

	Origin Café 5062 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago 773-271-1209	Casual place to meet some friends for cocktails and anjoo which are appetizers that go well w/ drinks such as Oh Jing Oh (dried salted squid). (Back to the Top)

	Orange 5639 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago 773-275-5040	Hands down THE place to see & be seen nowadays. Here you will spot all your favorite Korean celebrities amidst the stylish urban elite. Ultra modern interior is the perfect backdrop. Yes, the outside is orange. (Back to the Top)

	Rumour's Café 5659 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago 773-275-6400	Its name is spelled the British way as are so many Korean-English words. Located down the street from Origin Café, the name denotes uncertain origin and truthfulness. (Back to the Top)

	San 1063 N. Roselle Rd, Hoffman Estates 847-781-8018	New restaurant that opened last year. It's known in the community as a drinking establishment rather than a family restaurant. A lot of young people come for the good bar food & drinks. (Back to the Top)

	Seoul Dan-Ran 5116 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago 773-878-0400	Caters to a more mature male crowd gathering for drinks and bar food after work with their friends or co-workers. (Back to the Top)

	Sky Way 5100 N. Western Ave, Chicago 773-728-1884	Never been, but thought it was an unusual name. (Back to the Top)

	Soju 1745 W. North Ave, Chicago 773-782-9000 Mon-Thurs 6-10pm; Fri-Sat 6-11pm	Named after a type of Korean liquor similar to Japanese sake & located in trendy Wicker Park, it was opened in the late 90's by a group of young Korean friends. The décor is sleek & urban. Good hang out for Soju cocktails. The crowd is edgy sophisticated urbanites 20's-30's. (Back to the Top)

	Karaoke:
	Chicago Karaoke 5100 N. Western Ave, Chicago 773-728-1884	There's a diverse age group here, but mostly older couples on a night out w/ their long lost college mates or high schoolers & 20's-30's professionals. The song selection has a lot of good old nostalgic Korean pop songs for baby boomer parents & grandparents. (Back to the Top)

	Courtil Karaoke Restaurant 6248 1/2 N. California Ave, Chicago 773-274-1166	They have nicely done private rooms for parties of all sizes. The selection is a little old school, but you can still find some fun american songs to sing. (Back to the Top)

	Ding Dong Deng 224 E. Golf Rd, Arlington Heights 847-718-0883	Never been to this place myself, but heard from a lot of 20-somethings that it's a decent place to go for a night of drinking & singing w/ your mates. It might be the only asian-style karaoke place in that area. (Back to the Top)

	F.D.L.T. Karaoke 5588 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago 773-334-1300	Not sure what the acronym stands for in English, but the Korean name is Gote Peenan San Gol which means Flower Blooming Hill. They have a semi-decent restaurant here so you can order some dinner while you sing & drink. What better way to one-stop shop your night. (Back to the Top)
	Back to the Top Home \| About \| Restaurants & Cafés \| Bars & Karaoke \| Fashion \| Beauty \| Food \| Video & General \| Contact