Restaurant Review – Del Seoul

I’m a sucker for great Asian food and there is no shortage in Chicago. I am so happy to have stumbled upon Del Seoul, a tucked away Korean Street BBQ restaurant in Lakeview. The restaurant is small and unassuming, with counter service and a limited number of tables. We began our meal with two of their appetizers: The K-town Chicken Wings and the Kimchi Fries. Between three of us, the 8 piece chicken wings were the perfect size. Drenched in a sweet soy, chili, and garlic glaze, the wings were crunchy, moist, and delicious. The basket of fries was piled high with sautéed kimchi, onions, pork belly, scallions, melted cheddar and jack cheese, and sour cream. While the toppings were delicious, the fries were not quite hot enough and got soggy near the bottom. Del Seoul is known for their street tacos and we couldn’t leave without trying some. Between $2.90 and $3.75 per taco, the prices can’t be beat either. I had the Sesame-Chili Shrimp and Kalbi (grilled beef short rib), each on flour tortillas. The shrimp was absolutely delicious, panko-battered, crispy, and topped with a sesame-chili aioli. The “secret slaw” was just the right amount of crunch. The Kalbi was really the star for me. The meat was tender and cooked to perfection. With a hint of spice, it perfectly balanced the coolness of the slaw and cilantro-onion relish.

We came in at peak time on a Saturday night, were able to find a table quickly, and the food service was lightning fast. Although at times there was a line for the counter, it never seemed other customers had trouble finding tables. Del Seoul serves both beer and wine. They deliver within a mile radius of the restaurant; you can find more information on that here. Hours: Monday-Thursday from 11:30 am- 9:30 pm, Friday-Saturday from 11:30 am- 10 pm, and Sunday from 11:30 am- 9 pm.

RACHEL HOOVLER & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO