Papa Bop

“Best Koran restaurant that I’ve been so far.”

Best Koran restaurant that I’ve been so far! Authentic and real Korean taste of food, staff is so nice and welcoming, it’s cheap and delicious! Recommend 100%

Айбике Касымова

Jan 2026

“This cozy mom and pop shop is the closest I've ever been to Korea in the Midwest.”

This cozy mom and pop shop is the closest I've ever been to Korea in the Midwest. Great food, good price, absolutely worth taking a bus down from campus.

A Nonymous

Dec 2025

“1st time at the Newish Papa Bop.”

1st time at the Newish Papa Bop. Completely exceeded the already high expectations. Online ordering was easy. order was ready in 15 min. owners were all smiles and very friendly and welcoming. The food however was spectacular. This will be my first choice for eating out from now on. Bibimbop was so delicous tge papa bop sauce was awesome. The mandoo du.plings crispy and so good. Love the marinated vegetables on the side. Thank you for a perfect lunch.

Adam Lebin

Nov 2025

“We had the dumplings and bibimbop bowls (one bulgogi, one tofu)that came with miso soup, kimchi and...”

We had the dumplings and bibimbop bowls (one bulgogi, one tofu)that came with miso soup, kimchi and a little dish of potatoes. All fantastic! Pleasant service and food came out very quickly. Small seating area so best to go during off-peak hours. The one odd thing was, there was no public bathroom.

Melanie Riley

Nov 2025

“Mom and pop food was amazing totally would come back ☺️.”

Alexis Barahona

Aug 2025

“We went for a quick early dinner and quick it was.”

We went for a quick early dinner and quick it was. Food came very fast and very hot from the tiny kitchen. There's not a lot of choices, but everything we took was delicious. We took 1 starter and 2 main dishes. Portions were big, probably too much for 2 people. It is a bit pricey, but portions were big. I'd go there again with more people so we can share family style.

Alex Pekerman

Apr 2025

“Hello! I really love the food but I would like to shard with you that last Friday, we ordered 3...”

Hello! I really love the food but I would like to shard with you that last Friday, we ordered 3 meals from you and one of it was the Hae Mul Pajeon. I ate half from the office and brought half for home and shared with my husband. Unfortunately, while he was eating, a blue rubber band came out. Your chef should be more careful. The band was still intact. We finished the food still.

Koribatsie R

Apr 2025

“I love it here so much.”

I love it here so much! Cute little area, nice staff, and delicious food. Come out and get some Korean foods!

Michael Parr

Mar 2025

“The food here is great, and the place is clean and relaxing.”

The food here is great, and the place is clean and relaxing. I tried the hot stone bibimbap and soondubu jjigae—both were super fresh and tasty.

Henry King

Jan 2025

“Papa bop is the best Korean I’ve had in the Chicago area.”

Papa bop is the best Korean I’ve had in the Chicago area! My favorite is their budae jjigae (army soup). We’ve also tried their kimchee pancake, japchae, kimchee fried rice, and bibimbop and they’re all delicious. It’s run by a small family with super warm/cozy vibes, would highly recommend!!

Vivienne Fang

Jan 2025

“Possibly the best pajun (seafood pancake) I have had in Chicago.”

Possibly the best pajun (seafood pancake) I have had in Chicago. It wasnt crispy as I wanted but they used good quality big size shrimps and seafood, and thick size. Lot of korean restaurants these days, just to make it crispy, its very thin and almost has no seafood. Bibimbap was pretty standard, good portion. Army stew can be better, they just need to add baked bean and it will make their broth better. And its cheaper than most other places, so it was nice. It is a perfect small mom and pop restaurant with good service and good food.

DK

Jan 2025

“great local authentic food.”

great local authentic food! We stopped because we wanted a good Bibimbop and we were not disappointed. The food came quick and it was delicious. It is a first-come-first-serve so be ready for that. The order comes with traditional starters and they all were really good! The service is nice overall but they are direct which can come across as not nice but we really didn't feel like they were trying to offend anyone. Overall, highly recommend and will be back!

George Basily

Nov 2024