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Chicago Kalbi Restaurant Restaurant Review

3752 W. Lawrence Ave. (Pulaski Rd.) Send to Phone
ChicagoIL 60625
773-604-8183 | Menu
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Cook-it-yourself Japanese barbecue attracts groups of diners celebrating over soju. Chicago Kalbi Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 Chicago Late Night Restaurants | Top 10 Chicago Japanese Restaurants |

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Known --- with good reason --- for its namesake kalbi (tender, marinated short ribs, removed from the bone), this no-frills Japanese barbecue joint features tabletop grills where you cook your own concoctions and top them with an assortment of condiments. The setting is nothing to write home about --- just lots of wood paneling, though that suits the soju-swilling crew just fine. The true magic lies with the sizzling soup, paper-thin strips of marinated chicken and rib-eye that cook in seconds, and cucumber salad, radish kimchi and sesame oil-seasoned sprouts that top cooked meats. There are more adventurous options, too, like tongue and beef heart, for those so inclined.

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