TAK Korean Bistro & Karaoke

Name: TAK Korean Bistro & Karaoke
Address: 1132 S Wabash Ave Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60605, Chicago, IL, 60605.0, US
Telephone: +1 312-722-6632
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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About

TAK Korean Bistro & Karaoke — dependable korean in South Loop. Sleek and intentional, with the aesthetic dialed in. Flavors stay true to the source. Bailey: "The standout was the dipping sauce, though -- smoky and a little spicy"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

4.7

✨Ambiance

4.6

💬Sentiment

4.5

annie

168 reviews

Highlights

CozyTrendyFamily FriendlyQuick BiteGreat For Groups

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Cozy, intimate spaceAuthentic flavorsWarm, welcoming staff

Some noted

Can be pricey

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Location

1132 S Wabash Ave Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60605

What 636+ diners say about TAK Korean Bistro & Karaoke

“From the very first bite, you can tell this dish was made with true care and passion.”

From the very first bite, you can tell this dish was made with true care and passion. The short ribs were unbelievably tender, falling off the bone effortlessly, and the sauce had the perfect balance of sweetness, saltiness, and umami deep, rich, and layered with flavor. The vegetables were cooked just right, absorbing the sauce beautifully without losing their texture.

Jargalant Eq

Nov 2025

“came here to celebrate a birthday.”

came here to celebrate a birthday. when we first arrived, it was super confusing getting into the place. it’s located in the basement of a building. we were seated right away without a reservation. they offered karaoke rooms and regular sit-down seating. despite the karaoke rooms, the noise level wasn’t too loud other than the music they were playing in the dining area. as for the food, it was amazing!! the rose tteokbokki was the highlight. i highly recommend ordering that if it’s your first time checking them out. although pricey, i would say the food was worth it. not to mention, they offer a free soju bomb for your birthday and make it at the table!! i’ll definitely be coming back to try more items on their menu

annie

Oct 2025

“Had such a great time here after a long day of exploring this past Saturday.”

Had such a great time here after a long day of exploring this past Saturday! My two bartenders were great and suggested some good sojus for a better Korean experience! I think their names were Lizzy and Ariana but i did have a bit of Soju and beer 😂 The food was also incredible! I can’t recommend the japchae enough! If ever I’m back in Chicago I’ll make sure to come by again and maybe even sing that time around!

Daniel Andrews (Kameoth)

Sep 2025

“Excellent ambience.”

Excellent ambience. Delicious food. Giant tv with kpop music videos playing. Perfect place to eat after the fromis_9 concert 8/30/2025.

nakko

Sep 2025

“Best Korean food I’ve ever had.”

Best Korean food I’ve ever had. The pork stew in particular was exceptional, the meat was falling off the bone! It also wasn’t too sweet and had a balanced flavor profile. Their popcorn chicken is LIFECHANGING. I would skip the chicken wings, they are too sweet. Unique ambiance with K-POP music videos playing in the background. Service however was incredibly slow. Overall, great spot for Korean food!

Sterling Hitchcock

Aug 2025

“The atmosphere of this place was so lovely.”

The atmosphere of this place was so lovely. My friend and I enjoyed a few drinks and a few dishes and everything was SO good. I had a lot of fun here, I would recommend checking it out if you have the chance!

Julia Reddest

Aug 2025

“Came to visit Chicago and was recommended this restaurant.”

Came to visit Chicago and was recommended this restaurant. The food was really good and the atmosphere was great. Had a fun time eating with friends and family. Definitely recommend! Highly recommend bossam and japchae!

Le Seller

Jul 2025

“Food was so good.”

Food was so good! Got the rose tteokbokki, galbi ribs, seafood pancake and rice balls, so delicious!! Service was also great, servers were so nice and helpful! Would come back!

Mary Zhou

May 2025

“Had a great time at Tak Korean Bistro and Karaoke in Chicago.”

Had a great time at Tak Korean Bistro and Karaoke in Chicago! The food was super tasty, loved the tteokbokki with cheese, fried chicken, and bossam. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The vibe was fun and cozy with cool lighting, perfect for hanging out with friends. Drinks were great too, and the staff was friendly. Definitely want to come back, maybe try karaoke next time!

Sophia Jiang

Apr 2025

“The food are fantasticccc, reasonable and !”

The food are fantasticccc, reasonable and !! We came in 3 persons and ordered crispy pork belly, K-Malatang and kimchi fried rice. Staff and atmosphere are amazing! 🤩🤩🤩

Mar 2025

“Absolutely loved our experience at Tak Korean Bistro.”

Absolutely loved our experience at Tak Korean Bistro! The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was really nice. It’s also great that they have karaoke. Highly recommend!