MISTER TIGER
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About
MISTER TIGER — among the best korean in Fulton Market. Good energy here, especially on weekends. Cocktails here aren't an afterthought. "The grilled branzino was perfection—crispy on the outside, soft and flaky on the inside" — Yun Kyoung Park
Experience Breakdown
Eldarbek “Eldar” Kamchybekov
332 reviews
“Service was excellent—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Food was too sweet and too salty. Not worth visiting for this price level.
Location
1132 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
What 429+ diners say about MISTER TIGER
“Great food, loved the ambiance.”
Great food, loved the ambiance! Every dish was presented well & full of flavor
Abby Zhong
Feb 2026
“One of our new favorite spots in the city.”
One of our new favorite spots in the city! They were busy so took a while to get the food but it was really good!
Sri Kodali
Feb 2026
“I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while, and Restaurant Week felt like the perfect excuse.”
I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while, and Restaurant Week felt like the perfect excuse. From the moment we arrived, the experience started off strong, the host was incredibly welcoming and even seated me early while I waited for my two friends. The space itself felt modern yet warm, setting the tone for the meal. We all opted for the Restaurant Week menu and decided to share everything family-style so we could try a wider variety of dishes. For starters, we had the complimentary banchan, uni rice, jeon, and Korean fried chicken. The Korean fried chicken was the standout, perfectly crispy with just the right balance of sweet and spicy. The jeon was also excellent, with a crisp texture and a sauce that added a touch of acidity, which paired beautifully with the savory pancake. For our main courses, we ordered the galbi jjim and two orders of the spicy chicken. The galbi jjim (braised short ribs) literally melted in my mouth and was incredibly flavorful. The spicy chicken was just as satisfying, the gochujang marinade was rich and bold, and pairing it with cheese and perilla really elevated the dish. We ended the meal with the milk ice cream bingsoo for dessert. It was thicker than we expected, but still very delicious and a great way to finish the meal. Overall, I’m so glad I finally came here. I used to live in South Korea, and both the food and the atmosphere genuinely reminded me of the meals I had there. Everything felt authentic, comforting, and thoughtfully prepared. I’m already excited to come back and try more of their dishes.
Jesse Palma
Feb 2026
“The ambience and service that was Mister Tiger was impeccable.”
The ambience and service that was Mister Tiger was impeccable. These dishes were the best Korean fine dining I’ve ever experience. Notably the artistry, flavor, and service of Madang’s Simon and Michelle. They deliver passion and drive, telling stories and poetry through their own experiences into their delicious craft cocktails.
Abby Ignacio
Jan 2026
“Yummy!! Banchan is free and you can get refills. Rice also included. Loved everything.”
Ami Brannan
Jan 2026
“Our server, Youngho, was amazing.”
Our server, Youngho, was amazing. The ambience is spectacular, and the food was delicious. We had made a reservation and got there a bit early, and they accommodated us right away.
Brittany
Jan 2026
“We have been wanting to try this place for the first time given it opened right down the street.”
We have been wanting to try this place for the first time given it opened right down the street. After now going two times, we absolutely LOVE this place. The restaurant atmosphere is wonderful for a date night with a very tasteful dining and bar area (that has a beautiful mosaic). The servers are very kind and accommodating (especially Andrew) and even the owners came out from the back to say hello and talk to us which was just something you don't usually see. On top of all this, the BEST part of all is the food! From the Korean fried chicken, kimchi pancakes, bulgogi, and, of course, the banana chocolate tart dessert. While on the more expensive end for prices, this place is absolutely worth it.
Michael Robinson
Dec 2025
“Super tasty. I had Korean friends growing up in California and their mom Mrs. Park made amazing...”
Super tasty. I had Korean friends growing up in California and their mom Mrs. Park made amazing food. I don't know names of things but I know the smells and tastes when I find them. We had the savory pancake, rib appetizer, spicy pork and galbi jiim....so good. I love tiger balm as a salve so we tried that drink which was delicious but didn't have as close a connection to the salve as we hoped. Excellent attentive friendly service. Posh without pretentiousness which is classic Chicago!
J Hawk
Nov 2025
“10 out of 10. Sat at the bar for a solo dinner and was well taken care of by the bartender. Ate all...”
10 out of 10. Sat at the bar for a solo dinner and was well taken care of by the bartender. Ate all his recommendations including the baby back ribs, woodae galbi, and banana pudding pie. I loved everything except for the pie, but apparently it’s one of their best sellers so take that for what you will.
Haseenah
Nov 2025
“My boyfriend and I came here for dinner and were spectacularly blown away.”
My boyfriend and I came here for dinner and were spectacularly blown away. All the dishes “tasted just like how I remember from my childhood(boyfriend)” Especially the galbi jjim! Potatoes were cooked to perfection and the short rib was falling off the bone. Will definitely be back to try other dishes! Service was also great and super friendly!
Noemi Vega
Nov 2025
“This restaurant was probably my favorite new opening of 2025 - wow wow wow!!”
This restaurant was probably my favorite new opening of 2025 - wow wow wow!!! The food is incredible and you can tell the recipes are authentic and made with care. The Korean Fried Chicken and Woodae Galbi are MUST TRY (thank me later)!!! Pictured we had the Uni rice, Korean Fried Chicken, Galbi Fried Rice, Woodae Galbi, Hot Stone Bibimbap, Bulgogi and a birthday ice cream (this ice cream was even incredible). All of the dishes were excellent with so much flavor that I’ve made a point to recommend this place to everyone. It’s worth eating early or late if you can’t get a regular dinner time reservation. Don’t miss out on this place!!! We can’t wait to go back!!!
Victoria Simonnet
Nov 2025
“Unbelievably delicious.”
Unbelievably delicious. My favorite Korean restaurant in Chicago by far. I love that the restaurant feels somewhat casual but serves an upscale experience with amazing flavors. The space is comfortable and matches the cuisine. Drinks were delicious- marg with wasabi was my favorite. Favorite dishes- KFC, Branzino, Short Rib Noodles, chive pancakes
Lilianna Meyer
Oct 2025
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