SoJu BBQ
Angie Polakowski · 118 Google reviewsSoJu BBQ — honest korean in Fulton Market. The kitchen takes tradition seriously. Ask questions, the staff has answers. "The wings were absolutely perfectly fried and had a crunchy chewy crisp batter and we're perfectly seasoned" — H Latif [$$]
What 744 diners keep saying
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What 744 diners keep saying
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“Ordered the bibimbap and it was so good. The bulgogi was so tender, and some of the best I’ve had. I was so glad the halal options were clearly marked.”
“Best food!! Great halal options! Must try the Korean fried chicken and literally everything was a 10/10”
“We came here on a whim since the other Korean BBQ spots we wanted to try had hour long waits, and honestly so glad that we did. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff was super friendly. We got the Deal for Two, which is an amazing value with one appetizer, two proteins, and homemade ice cream. We tried the tteokbokki, which had a more modern twist. It was unexpected and really good. The kimchi dumplings were perfectly crispy. The star of the show was the skirt steak topped with perilla leaves, super tender with incredible flavor. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back, probably to try the all you can eat option. P.S. After we got the bill, we found out the kimchi dumplings were on the house because of a short wait after being seated. Really appreciated that gesture 😊”
“Great food for fast casual spot, nice service as well. Perfect for before a bulls game”
“SoJu Bbq absolutely delivers. The halal skirt steak is insane with a perfect char, juicy center, and clean flavor that shows real quality, while the bulgogi comes out tender, balanced, and packed with savory goodness without going sweet-heavy. If you want halal Korean BBQ that actually tastes great and not overworked, order these two and thank yourself later. Easy five stars.”
“Such good food and such a cozy restaurant! Really good service! The skirt steak is a must :)”
“The food was great and very filling. Definitely coming back for the Korean Fried Chicken! IT IS DELICIOUS!”
“We had an amazing experience here!! The service was quick and very friendly. The food was so yummy and they have a very expansive menu. We did the dinner for 2 and it was a very good deal :)”
“Got this recommendation from a friend when I decided to visit Chicago. Trust me , it was worth it. The food was top notch and amazing , the service was really kind and had good recommendations about the whole menu keeping in mind about an individual experience. Would definitely come again!!”
“Great service to start with. Our server accommodated a table of 11 with four children under the age of eight. We ordered a couple of different types of beef and chicken. The wings were absolutely perfectly fried and had a crunchy chewy crisp batter and we're perfectly seasoned. The bulgogi tasted so fresh and paired perfectly with the sauce that they served it in. We ended up ordering food just to try even after we were done eating. I'm going to be coming back very soon”
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