Daebak Korean BBQ - Wicker Park

Daebak Korean BBQ - Wicker Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Daniel

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding service and experience, can’t wait to go back
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Daebak is exceptional—perfectly balanced flavors, absolutely top-notch service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. From sizzling BBQ to crispy fried chicken, every dish is crafted to perfection. A must-visit for an unforgettable dining experience!
   

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   Kevin

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such an amazing experience at Daebak. A large group of us went for dinner and the service and food were impeccable. Affordable and great quality! The atmosphere was fun and not too loud. Great experience all around!
   

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   Michelle

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience and even sang to me for my bday with candles and nice pastries..the food is amazing..always an enjoyable experience with the family.
   

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   Penny

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This has been one of our (hubby and me) favorite places to visit over the years. We usually visited the China Town location and decided on the Wicker Park location this time to celebrate his birthday! They were able to accommodate our reservation of 17 ppl. Everyone enjoyed the food and overall had a great experience amongst friends. The entire restaurant also joined in for singing happy birthday to my husband lol. Needless to say, it’s a staple in our lives and we will be back! ~Penny
   

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   jess

   Orange County1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Disappointing Experience, Will Not Return I recently visited this restaurant with a group of 16 people, and unfortunately, the experience was far from what we expected. In Korean BBQ, it's standard to receive one set of banchan (side dishes) per person, plus free refills. However, we were only provided with four sets of banchan for our group of 16, and when we asked for refills, we were charged extra. This was not communicated to us beforehand, and we felt misled. When we spoke to the owner about the issue, she confirmed that they charge for side dishes and also added a 20% tip on top of everything. However, this was not disclosed to us prior to the meal, and we were left to pay without arguing, as we had clients with us and didn’t want to cause a scene. It seemed like the owner was taking advantage of the fact that the majority of their customers are non-Korean locals, who may not be familiar with proper Korean BBQ dining practices. To make matters worse, the food quality was poor, and the service was subpar. We had to grill the BBQ ourselves, with little to no assistance from the staff. The amount of meat provided was noticeably smaller than what we’ve received at other Korean BBQ restaurants. I would not recommend this restaurant, especially for large groups. We had clients with us, and it was extremely uncomfortable to have to deal with these issues during the meal. There are plenty of other Korean BBQ spots in the area that provide better food, service, and value.
   

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   Marta

   Manitoba3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, good vibes, we will come back for sure.
   

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   Awesome VIP

   Chicago2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Portion sizes were extremely small. Rushed service. Low quality meats. If you want authentic KBBQ, just go to Iron Age. At least you’ll get a bang for your buck and not highway robbery at this place.
   

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   Sabah VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We really enjoyed our dinner. Unlike restaurants like Perilla, the servers cook the food on the bbq and follow a particular order in which they cook the meats. We would have liked a little more say in this. That said, we loved the food. We would come back.
   

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    Jay

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1

    The food was OK but the environment was very uninviting.
    

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