TAK Korean Bistro & Karaoke
TAK Korean Bistro & Karaoke
Savor our stir-fried garlic chicken gizzards, featuring tender chicken gizzards stir-fried with garlic for a bold and aromatic flavor. This dish is a delightful combination of chewy texture and savory taste.
Enjoy our fried chicken gizzards, crispy and flavorful chicken gizzards fried to perfection. This dish offers a unique and satisfying crunch, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Indulge in our spicy whelk with noodles, a delicious combination of chewy whelk and thin wheat noodles tossed in a spicy and tangy sauce. This dish is perfect for those who love bold and vibrant flavors.
Experience our stir-fried pork with tofu and kimchi, a hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender pork stir-fried with spicy kimchi and served with soft tofu. This combination offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Contains fish sauce.
Try our kimchi fried rice, a delicious and comforting dish made with stir-fried rice, spicy kimchi, pork, and a mix of vegetables. Topped with a fried egg and cheese, this dish offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Enjoy our pork cutlet, a crispy and golden-fried breaded pork cutlet served with a savory sauce. This dish is a classic favorite, offering a satisfying crunch and juicy interior.
Delight in our spicy stir-fried pork, featuring thin slices of pork marinated in a spicy and savory sauce, stir-fried with vegetables. This dish is perfect for those who love a bit of heat with their meal.
Savor our north Korean style Pyongyang cold boiled pork, featuring tender slices of boiled pork served chilled. This dish is accompanied by a variety of fresh vegetables and dipping sauces, offering a refreshing and flavorful experience.
Indulge in our cold buckwheat noodles with spicy sauce, featuring chilled buckwheat noodles mixed with a spicy, tangy sauce and fresh vegetables. This refreshing dish is perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
Savor our spicy seafood soup, a hearty and flavorful dish packed with fresh seafood, vegetables, and a spicy broth. This comforting soup is perfect for those who love bold and spicy flavors.
Experience our Japchae, a classic Korean dish of stir-fried glass noodles with an assortment of vegetables, all seasoned with a savory soy-based sauce. This dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Try our kimchi udon, a delightful fusion of thick udon noodles and spicy kimchi broth, topped with fresh vegetables and savory kimchi. This dish offers a comforting and flavorful experience.
Delight in our fish cake udon, featuring thick udon noodles in a savory broth with tender fish cakes and fresh vegetables. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for a comforting meal.
Enjoy our street-style tteokbokki, featuring chewy rice cakes and fish cakes cooked in a spicy and savory gochujang sauce. This classic Korean street food dish is bursting with bold flavors and offers a delightful, comforting taste. Add the classic glass noodle dumplings, boiled eggs, and gimmaree to the side!
Indulge in our rose tteokbokki with rice cakes, fish cakes, bacon and sausage, a rich and creamy twist on the traditional tteokbokki. This dish combines chewy rice cakes, bacon, and sausage in a creamy rose sauce, topped with melted mozzarella for an extra layer of deliciousness.
Savor our pork bone soup, a comforting and robust dish made with tender pork bones, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in a spicy and savory broth. This traditional Korean soup is perfect for a hearty meal.
Delight in our army stew, a hearty and spicy hot pot filled with an assortment of ingredients such as sausage, ham, tofu, and vegetables, simmered in a rich and flavorful broth. This comforting dish is perfect for sharing with friends.
Enjoy our seafood crispy scorched rice soup, where a medley of fresh seafood is served in a savory broth with crispy rice. This dish provides a satisfying blend of textures and flavors, perfect for seafood lovers.
Savor our spicy crab fish cake soup, a flavorful dish featuring tender fish cakes and fresh blue crabs simmered in a spicy broth with vegetables. This soup is both hearty and warming, ideal for a satisfying meal.
Indulge in our mussel soup, featuring fresh mussels cooked in a light and savory broth with garlic and green onions. This dish offers a clean and briny flavor, perfect for seafood enthusiasts.
Experience our clam soup, a delightful dish made with tender clams simmered in a clear and flavorful broth with a hint of garlic and green onions. This light and refreshing soup is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Enjoy our hangover soup, a rich and savory dish made with korean blood sausage, pork, and vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. This traditional soup is perfect for those seeking a comforting and hearty meal.
Indulge in our spicy crab soup, featuring fresh blue crabs cooked in a spicy and flavorful broth with an assortment of vegetables. This dish offers a delightful combination of heat and rich seafood flavors.
Experience our gopchang hot pot, a rich and hearty dish featuring tender beef intestines simmered with a variety of vegetables in a savory and spicy broth. This flavorful hot pot is perfect for sharing and warming up on a chilly day.
Savor our bossam, featuring tender slices of steamed pork belly served with fresh vegetables, kimchi, and a variety of dipping sauces. This traditional korean dish offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
Experience our spicy grilled baby octopus and pork belly, a bold and flavorful combination of tender baby octopus and juicy pork belly, grilled and coated in a spicy sauce. This dish offers a delightful mix of textures and heat.
Enjoy our braised short ribs, where tender beef short ribs are slow-cooked in a savory and sweet soy-based sauce. This dish is rich in flavor and melts in your mouth, perfect for a comforting meal.
Enjoy our smoked duck with spicy chive salad, where tender slices of smoked duck are paired with a refreshing and spicy chive salad. This dish combines smoky, savory flavors with a crisp, tangy bite for a delightful dining experience.
Indulge in our stir-fried octopus, where tender pieces of octopus are stir-fried with vegetables in a spicy sauce. This dish is full of bold flavors and perfect for seafood lovers seeking a kick of heat.
Delight in our stir-fried blood sausage, featuring savory Korean blood sausage stir-fried with a mix of vegetables and spicy seasonings. This hearty and flavorful dish is a classic favorite.
Indulge in our braised tendon, featuring chewy beef tendon braised to perfection served in a broth with tofu and vegetables. This rich and flavorful dish is complemented by a savory soy mustard sauce, creating a truly satisfying meal.
Enjoy our crispy pork belly, featuring thick slices of pork belly fried to a perfect golden crisp. This dish offers a satisfying crunch with juicy, flavorful meat, making it an irresistible treat.
Try our spicy chicken stew with beef tripe, a hearty and spicy stew filled with tender chicken and chewy beef tripe. This dish is packed with bold flavors and warming spices, ideal for those who love a bit of heat.
Savor our black pork jokbal, featuring tender, braised black pork hock seasoned with a rich blend of spices. This dish is served with fresh vegetables and dipping sauces, offering a perfect balance of savory flavors and succulent textures.
Discover the bold and aromatic flavors of our perilla kimchi, a beloved Korean side dish featuring fresh perilla leaves marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, and chili peppers. The seasoning enhances the natural earthiness of the leaves, creating a perfect balance of spice and umami. Seasoned perilla leaves are a versatile accompaniment to any meal, providing a unique and refreshing taste that pairs wonderfully with rice and other dishes. Ideal for adding a burst of flavor to your dining experience, this dish is a must-try for fans of authentic Korean cuisine.
Experience our rice cake and dumpling soup, a hearty and warming dish featuring soft rice cakes and savory dumplings in a rich, flavorful broth. This comforting soup is perfect for any occasion.
Try our kimchi stew, a spicy and flavorful dish made with well-fermented kimchi, pork, tofu, and vegetables simmered in a rich broth. This classic Korean stew offers a satisfying and bold taste.
Delight in our soybean paste stew, a robust and savory stew made with soybean paste, tofu, vegetables, and a hint of spice. This traditional Korean stew is perfect for a comforting and hearty meal.
Savor our mushroom perilla soup, a rich and earthy soup made with a variety of mushrooms and seasoned with perilla seed powder. This hearty and aromatic dish is perfect for a warming and satisfying meal.
Enjoy our vegetable stone pot bibimbap, a healthy and flavorful dish served in a hot stone bowl (not included in delivery) with steamed rice, a variety of seasoned vegetables, and fried tofu. Accompanied by spicy gochujang sauce, this dish provides a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Delve into a classic Korean favorite with our, beef meeyuk guk, a nourishing and flavorful seaweed soup. This traditional dish features tender slices of beef and nutrient-rich seaweed, simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Its a wholesome and satisfying meal that not only delights the palate but also provides a comforting and healthful experience. Popularly enjoyed during birthdays and after giving birth, beef seaweed soup is cherished for its rich taste and cultural significance. Ideal for any time of the day, our beef seaweed soup is a must-try for those seeking a taste of authentic Korean cuisine.
Experience the authentic flavors of Jeonju, South Korea, with our jeonju kong namul guk, a comforting and nutritious bean sprout soup. This traditional Korean dish features fresh soy bean sprouts, tender squid, and a perfectly poached egg, all simmered in a savory broth. Its a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will warm your soul. Perfect for any meal, enjoy a taste of Koreas culinary heritage with every spoonful. This dish pairs amazingly with the perilla leaf kimchi!
Indulge in our beef stone pot bibimbap, featuring a sizzling hot stone bowl (not included in delivery) filled with steamed rice, marinated beef, and a variety of fresh vegetables. Topped with an egg yolk and served with spicy gochujang sauce, this dish offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
Savor our delicious Korean-style fried chicken wings, seasoned and fried to a crispy perfection. These wings are juicy on the inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside, making them an irresistible snack or appetizer for any occasion.
Enjoy our bite-sized boneless chicken, perfectly fried to a golden crisp and topped with thinly sliced onions and drizzled with a creamy snow onion sauce, this dish offers a delightful combination of crunch and rich, savory flavor.
Experience our secom dalcom chicken, which means sweet and sour, featuring crispy fried chicken pieces drizzled with a tangy and sweet sauce, topped with pepper, garlic, and scallion. Each bite offers a delightful blend of flavors, making it a refreshing and delicious choice for any meal.
Indulge in our Yangnyeom chicken wings, coated in a sweet and tangy Korean sauce. These wings are perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Treat yourself to our soy garlic chicken wings, glazed with a savory and slightly sweet soy garlic sauce. These wings are fried to crispy perfection and bursting with flavor, making them a perfect blend of savory and satisfying.
Experience the bold flavors of our spicy chili garlic chicken wings, coated in a fiery garlic sauce with a kick of chili and garlic. These wings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, offering the perfect balance of heat and flavor.
Enjoy our seafood scallion pancake, a savory Korean pancake packed with fresh seafood and scallions. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this dish is perfect for seafood lovers seeking a flavorful treat.
Experience our kimchi pancake, a savory delight made with spicy kimchi in a light, crispy batter. Each bite bursts with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch, making it a favorite for kimchi lovers. Note: contains fish sauce.
Savor our chive pancake, made with thinly sliced julienned chives and a light batter. This crispy and aromatic pancake offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect as an appetizer or side dish. Vegan.
Indulge in our squash pancake, featuring thinly sliced julienned zucchini in a crispy batter. This light and flavorful pancake is a delicious way to enjoy fresh zucchini, making it a great choice for any meal.
Try our potato pancake, made with thinly sliced julienned potatoes fried to a golden crisp. This simple yet satisfying dish offers a perfect balance of crispy and tender textures, ideal as a snack or side dish.
Savor our tteokkochi, skewered rice cakes grilled to perfection and glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce. These chewy, flavorful bites offer a delightful combination of textures and tastes, making them a popular street food favorite.
Savor our tteok galbi meatballs, featuring tender and juicy Korean-style beef meatballs glazed with a savory and slightly sweet sauce. These flavorful meatballs are perfect as an appetizer or a satisfying snack.
Enjoy our fried tofu block with sweet and sour sauce, featuring crispy tofu pieces served with a tangy and sweet sauce. This dish offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making it a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Savor our snow flower egg roll, a fluffy and flavorful rolled omelette filled with melted mozzarella cheese. Topped with a generous sprinkling of grana padano cheese, this dish offers a delightful combination of creamy and savory flavors.
Delight in our grilled corn cheese, a savory and sweet dish featuring tender corn kernels baked with creamy melted cheese. This comforting and gooey treat is perfect for sharing and will leave you wanting more.
Indulge in our edamame, lightly salted and steamed to perfection. These tender young soybeans are a healthy and delicious snack, perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.
Berkshire Jokbal
Enjoy 바지락칼국수 (Clam Noodle) at Tak Korean Bistro! Fresh clams and chewy noodles in a rich, savory broth make for an authentic Korean treat
Carmel Road
Dokdo Soju Line
Tak Mule with Hwayo Premium Soju
Try Yagwanmoonju! This traditional herbal liquor offers rich flavor and health benefits. A perfect blend of tradition and wellness
Welcome to Tak
Enjoy Makgeolli! This traditional Korean rice wine is slightly sweet, lightly fizzy, and refreshingly delicious. A true taste of Korea.
Hoonjae ori
Zero sugar Saero soju
Spicy Jokbal
Pink Cloud
Great soju. Korean pancake. The bar!
Photo Zone
Best Korean food in downtown
drink
Honeycomb Makgeolli
Gamja Tang
Zero Sugar Jinro Is Back
sushi and sashimi, interior
drink
Jessica A.
Aug 7, 2024
Tak is a cool find that gives speakeasy vibes. I happened upon this place two years ago and it's now a favorite that I go to once a week or so.Once you get into the building, you walk down a winding staircase that lights up as you go - it's slightly grunge but then when you open the door, you're transported to this hip, vibey, kpop underground restaurant. The food is delectable and they recently expanded their menu (yay). The food is reflective of drinking culture in Korea and pairs nicely with their korean drinks. I highly recommend the: tteokkochi (sweet and spicy fried rice cakes on skewers - a classic street snack that is very rarely done so well as they do it at Tak).Servers are nice. They even gave me a free shirt with the Jinro character on it! Thank you!
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Victoria E.
Jul 10, 2024
Came in during a late Friday evening for karaoke. Though walk-ins may be accommodated, I highly recommend making a reservation to ensure you have a room available during the time you'd like to come in. The location is somewhat hidden because it's located in the basement level of another building. There's a flyer on the door with the logo of the place and instructions to get buzzed into the building. It took 3 attempts on the intercom and an actual phone call to finally get buzzed in. I would've preferred more signage or at least instructions/specifics in the reservation confirmation on how to get in.We were excited because we were in town for a weekend getaway and decided to do karaoke one night. When we finally got into the building, we could hear how poppin it was downstairs so we followed the music downstairs and were excited. It's really loud inside so you'll have to speak up or get closer to communicate clearly. Upon entering the actual space, I spoke to one of the employees to confirm our reservation and she informed us to wait in the bar area until the room was ready. It seemed that the room we reserved still had people in it and they were not prepared for us which is fine because people have fun and get carried away. We didn't actually get into our room until 15 minutes after our reservation. Once we got into our room, the employee kind of just showed us into the room and shut the door behind her. She did NOT ask if we had been there before or if we knew how to work everything, provide an explanation or tutorial on how to navigate the system, explain how to use the call button for when we were ready to order food/drinks, asked if we needed anything and just seemed very short with us overall. The other young lady that delivered our orders was also a bit short with us slamming the door behind her each time. We did NOT feel welcomed at all.The remote control buttons were in Korean but there was a laminated guide that was translated into English. Still, we did not know how to use it. Thankfully, when we reached out to another employee, Rich, he so nicely walked us through how to navigate the karaoke system and how to use the call button to order. Orders were placed a few minutes after we got settled and everything came out separately within the first hour of us being there. The food and drinks were good and worth the set prices so if you're thinking about coming for the food, I'd recommend it. We ordered shareables, so I imagine the individual entrees are just as good if not better.The karaoke room Itaewon itself was nice. There was enough space and seating for the 5 of us. The room was cool so while we got hot from all the singing, it was nice! Once we finally got the hang of the system, we had a great time. We enjoyed ourselves! The system had thousands of songs to choose from, even including artists and songs that you would not expect to see. I would have liked to see an option to change the language settings on the actual karaoke system though. Nonetheless, Rich's tutorial and tips were helpful. I also think some sort of timer somewhere in the room would be a helpful addition to know how long you've been in there especially because time flies when you're having fun!We were given a 10-minute heads up that the place was closing for the night so they also took away the dishes and empty cups to get a head start on cleaning. It was slightly interruptive but I can understand they probably just wanted to get out at a reasonable time after closing. After we finished up the last two songs, we came out to pay. It was chaotic because there were two other (larger) parties that were preparing to or paying as well. While waiting, I overheard another party talking amongst themselves that they were being charged for 5 hours when they had only been there for 3... while this was likely an oversight, that's absurd and I'm glad they caught it on the receipt before leaving.Due to the long wait, we found Rich and he ended up closing our tab so we wouldn't have to wait much longer. He reviewed the charges with me on his tablet and we were checked out pretty quickly. My overall experience was subpar hence my 2/5 rating. I've been to many karaoke joints across different cities, but this by far might be bottom 3 for me. While my friends and I had a good time despite the initial confusion, the mediocre and lousy service significantly contributes to my review. The lack of professionalism and hospitality was appalling as it created an uncomfortable atmosphere. The large music catalogue, quality of food/drinks, nice set up/room, and Rich were the only good things the place had going. Otherwise, I would not recommend.Shoutout to Rich for being so helpful, kind, and hospitable.**TLDR: the location is somewhat hidden, lousy service (except for Rich), make sure you get a proper tutorial on how to use the system, food/drinks are good, double check charges before paying and make a reservation.
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Stephanie W.
Jun 28, 2024
Finally a pocha in Chicago, and in west loop!!! We came here twice and my bf absolutely loved the beef liver in the gopchang. I wasn't a huge fan of anything, but I thought all the dishes were satisfying enough. There's also a big drink selection, and we got the ice cream soju cocktail which was alright. The place itself is very clean and upbeat like a pocha should be, and I usually love the music being played. Everything was on the pricier side (we paid $160 for 3 drinks and 2 dishes), butI'm used to LA K-town pricing.
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Lisa F.
Jul 7, 2024
Tagged along with the guys from Trackhouse as they were in town for the 2nd annual street race. Couldn't have asked for a warmer welcome from the folks at Tak. We tried almost everything on the menu from the deep fried pork dumplings to the slow cooked short ribs. Everything that hit the table was delectable & the service along with the presentation was A1. We loved the cozy, hidden gem vibe this place gave & even sang a song or 2 in between meals. We will most certainly be back the next time we visit Chicago & you should too!
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Adrienne N.
Jun 12, 2024
Came here on a Tuesday night at 10pm and ordered the japchae, Korean fried chicken wings, and seafood pancake. They were all SO good. I highly recommend and the service was really awesome! It's a fun vibe inside and they played K-pop music videos when we were there. Just an FYI it's a little difficult to find the place because there's no sign outside. Just a paper on a door that looks like you're walking into an apartment lobby. Overall would recommend and come back!!
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Christine H.
Feb 4, 2024
Gamja tang: broth is clean and not greasy, not too spicy, meat of the pork rib falls off the bone easily, perilla is really good in itSoy and garlic fried chicken is flavorful and crispy. The regular makgeolli is better than the raw honeycomb IMOFood is good here but it's expensive. I found out the house makgeolli is from a bottle. You can order a bottle for $16 instead of ordering a glass for $8. The bottle itself is like 10 cups. You can also get the bottle itself at HMart for $7.
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Julia L.
Nov 29, 2023
A cool new Korean underground bar with great vibes, loud music, yummy makguli slushies, and our favorite somaek towers Food is smaller portioned, made to go along with drinks and not so much a full on meal so don't come hungry unless you want to spend a lot $. But the food quality is a solid 7/10.Didn't have to wait long on a Friday night, maybe 10 minutes at most. The door to get in has a sign for directions on how to get access downstairs.Haven't tried out the karaoke rooms but they do seem pretty expensive. Per room, it's around $150/hr on weekends so you'll need a big group to make it worth! Also make sure to reserve your time slot on their website.
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Kristine L.
Jun 30, 2024
Tak's got it all. the food, the vibe, the service ! The owners super friendly, we love Daniel, he greets his customers and makes sure we are well taken care of! A must go when you're in chicago
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Lexi T.
Jul 6, 2024
THIS PLACE IS THE BEST! Had no idea where we were going but this was the best time!!! Drinks are so strong and food is so gas you gotta go
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Taehee K.
Aug 2, 2024
Chicago is lucky to have this place! It is like you are in the best towns in Seoul!This is most likely the best Korean pocha in the US. Bravo!!!
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