TAK Korean Bistro

TAK Korean Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Travis

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 10, 2025

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

   Tak Bistro is a fantastic spot for authentic Korean food and a great night out. The menu is packed with flavorful dishes, and everything we tried—from the army stew to the galbijjim—was outstanding. The drinks selection, especially the premium soju options, pairs perfectly with the food. My favorite was the lotus rice wine and plum one-mae. The service was warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home. And if you're looking for some extra fun, the karaoke rooms are a huge plus! Whether you're here for dinner, drinks, or singing the night away, Tak delivers an unforgettable experience.
   

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   Charlie

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 10, 2025

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

   I say the food is the most authentic, flavorful, and perfectly captures the essence of Korean cuisine. The bossam and ttukbokki were some of the best I’ve had, and the selection of soju and Korean beers is top-notch. The atmosphere is lively yet cozy, making it a great spot for both casual dinners and group gatherings. The service was friendly and attentive, ensuring an amazing experience from start to finish. Big shout out to Fay!
   

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   Erin

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 7, 2025

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

   Our whole experience from start to finish was amazing-but the highlight was the service. Alex was an AMAZING waiter! He gave stellar recommendations on drink and food and was so personable. Probably the best restaurant service experience I have had in years. Alex should get a raise!
   

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   Ashley

   New York City16 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 26, 2025

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

   Honestly, the karaoke and vibe created in the private room itself outdid the food, but the customer service remained priority.
   

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   Jialu

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on January 4, 2025

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

   TAK did not honor the Open Table reward card as indicated on Open Table at the time of booking.
   

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   Tim

   Chicago9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 25, 2024

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

   Amazing place. The food, ambience, and vibe were all perfect. Will be back soon. Oooooooo
   

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   Michelle

   Chicago1 review

   3.0

   Dined on December 23, 2024

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

   Great fun, surprisingly unpleasant food except for the chicken appetizer (chili garlic wings), and delicious slaw. Main dishes are way overpriced for the quality of the food and the cooking of the food. Bi Bim Bap was … as if my teenager tried to make it without a recipe, and forgot to cook (and maybe wash? They were so dry) the green onions sprinkled across the top. I ordered the tofu for the protein option for this dish and well … the tofu was minuscule … suspiciously perfectly shaped like miniature dice, and not seasoned. The rice on the bottom was crispy and very bland. The veggies were all texture and hardly any flavor. I tried to add broth from my friends Army Soup (avoid at all costs) to add flavor and some moisture to my dish and well, I regretted that. These dishes are on average $30 each and so, I expected more. The cost for 2 hours and three meals, ginger tea (luke warm but actually delicious), and the chicken appetizer was $332 and change. There is a learning curve using the device to choose songs … you’ll spend more time trying to figure it out if you don’t speak and read Korean fluently. IF I returned I wouldn’t order anything other than tea and an appetizer, and would stay just one hour. The singing was raucous fun, first time I’ve tried karaoke. I was surprised no one knocked on the door and asked us to pipe down! This alone was worth an extra star … this and the fact that a staff member heard us drop our chopsticks while we were learning the translation sheet for the song choosing remote and brought new ones without us even having to ask.
   

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   Hyeongdong

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 20, 2024

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

   A great spot to spend time with a friend or host visitors from out of town. They provide tasty dishes and exceptional service. Additionally, the open mic event that takes place every Thursday is quite impressive. I will definitely be sure to visit again in the future.
   

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   Coleen

   Chicago9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 15, 2024

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

   Booked a karaoke room for 2 hours, 8 people. It's important to note that if you booked one of these, it's your responsibility to let the server know when you're done with the room or else they'll continue to charge you. We made the mistake of waiting on someone to let us know when our time is up, so we ended up getting charged the extra 15 minutes. Sound system is great, lots of songs. The controls were a bit confusing and weren't very responsive, so half of the time was spent figuring that out. Food and drinks were delicious, but way way wayyy overpriced. For example, a bottle of soju is usually $8-$10, they charge $18. It was actually $16 on the menu, but the charge on receipt was 18. So make sure you check your receipt. 20% grat is added to groups 6+. Got 2 kimchi rice, 2 popcorn chicken, 2 korean pancakes, 2 sojus, 1 somac tower. We could have gone without the tower. Total spent was (including Saturday room rate) ~ $525 or roughly $66/person. I enjoyed coming here and the food was great, but I could probably only afford this once year. And I think, for at least Korean food, you're better off somewhere else that's cheaper.
   

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    Melissa

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 15, 2024

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

    Delicious food and great staff! Can’t wait to come back and karaoke next time.
    

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