San Soo Gab San
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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Mon
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Tue
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Wed
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Thu
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Fri
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Sat
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Ratings and reviews
4.0
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
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CUISINES
Barbecue, Asian, Korean
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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CUISINES
Barbecue, Asian, Korean
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.0
72 reviews
Excellent
24
Very good
28
Average
13
Poor
4
Terrible
3
bcsystems
Ann Arbor5144 contributions
May 2021 • none
This was the best Korean BBQ I have had. We went with a large family and ordered the 4 meats combo. I love the coal fire taste. It so much food and all of it was good. Service was unbelievably fast. I would only wish there were better ventilation.
Written June 1, 2021
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RedSoloCup
Chicago91 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
Enjoyed a variety of meats (Beef Bulgogi, Beef Short Rib, and Brisket). Service was attentive, food quality and value was good and atmosphere was welcoming. Looking forward to exploring the expansive menu next time!
Written February 17, 2024
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jfurukaw
Vernon Hills644 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
Very open feeling with many tables with charcoal grills and huge ventilation fans. Banchan was plentiful and all fresh and good. Kalbi was extremely tender and well seasoned. Service was excellent. Better quality food than the all you can eat Korean BBQs.
Written June 23, 2024
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Jon M
Chicago102 contributions
Sep 2019 • none
I was overwhelmed by the tsunami of tasty banchan but what mattered more to me was the taste of the Hae Moul Pajun and Wang Kal Bi we ordered. Both the Hae Moul Pajun and Wang Kal Bi were both fresh and delicious. I was also pleased by the service. The owner was hands on and ensured that we had an excellent dining experience. By the way, I saw a few customers commenting about the price of their meals but what San Soo Gab San charges is in line with other Korean Restaurants. I am a native Chicagoan who will definitely go back to eat there!
Written September 21, 2019
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Culture667060
3 contributions
Aug 2019 • solo
This restaurant is one of the few great Korean restaurants in Chicago. Its large and a fun restaurant. The food is wonderful and the menu selection is huge. I go all the time.
Written August 6, 2019
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Ross S
Indianapolis391 contributions
Jan 2019 • business
I have eaten at a lot of korean restaurants and this is just not all of that. I was not impressed by the overall atmosphere and property. The service was just so so. The food was delivered quickly once we were actually waited on. They bring out numerous side dishes but don't ever refill them or even offer. The meats were brought out quickly and they did do a good job of trading out the grill as it got dirty. We had to chase them down to get water refills and a check. Probably won't be returning any time soon.
Parking is very limited here too.
Written January 31, 2019
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Ross S
22 contributions
Jan 2019 • business
This location was highly recommended. The atmosphere is average but pretty outdated. The parking is at a premium at this location. The wait staff is very inattentive for the majority of the evening. The service provided by the staff is good as far as taking care of replacing the grills as needed. The meats are fresh and they do bring them out fairly quickly. If you are used to the Korean format of getting numerous side dishes you won't be disappointed as they bring out numerous ones. But I'm used to having them refilled/replaced which doesn't happen here. They don't even ask if you want more. I will find others to visit.
Written January 31, 2019
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elsiekate10
Chicago98 contributions
Oct 2018 • friends
three friends and i headed to this place on a rainy sunday evening--it was warm and filled with people. your table has a kind of pit in the middle of it where, after you order, a server will place a brazier filled with charcoal, i think--anyway, something that's burning, and a grill cover and you will grill whatever delicious meats you ordered.
we ordered a tasty seafood pancake (filled with squid pieces), pork belly kim chi (my companions warned me that it was above my spice level so i didn't try it, but they all liked it), and three kinds of meat. each meat order comes with soup and rice which meant that we shared three soups and three rice four ways--there was plenty of food so it wasn't a problem but be forewarned. the soup is kind of miso soup with an extra kick and a lot more things in it than a typical miso soup. you also get about 25 little shallow bowls of various things to tempt your palate--again some were deemed too spicy for me, but there were things i could eat--some kind of marinated potatoes, seaweed strands, vegetables in a kind of cole slaw sauce. i know we got the bulgogi and some beef ribs but i didn't hear what the third meat was--another kind of beef. we designated one of our number to be in charge of cooking the meat pieces. everything was thinly sliced so that it cooks quickly.
there isn't a ton of ambience and be warned, your clothes and hair will smell of smoke, but it was tasty and a fun meal to do with friends where if you don't like something, someone else will be there to finish it for you. staff was helpful and the food came quickly. don't plan on putting your elbows on the table--there won't be room with all those little bowls!
Written October 15, 2018
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Daniel L
North Port72 contributions
Aug 2018 • family
You are seated at a table, which has a 12” or so hole in the middle, and after you order, they bring out an array of small bowls with sauces and appetizers. Then you get a Korean miso soup, which was yummy. Then they bring a fire pot which goes into the hole in the middle for you to cook your entree. Except for being a little smoky it’s great fun to cook and share your different entrees.
Written August 27, 2018
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David W
142 contributions
Jun 2018 • family
I can't begin to pronounce what we had for lunch but when you are served 14 different sides and three different meats, rice, and a complete vegetable stir-fry, you've landed in foodie heaven. Seriously, the language barrier doesn't exist here. Just point, eat and enjoy.
Written June 20, 2018
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56003Richard
Houston349 contributions
Feb 2018 • couples
Tasty and lots of banchan. Miso soup was excellent as well. Gets very crowded so be prepared to wait. A little pricey but a good treat every once in a while.
Written February 18, 2018
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Marianna G
1 contribution
Feb 2018 • friends
Food is great, service is alright, but the management is absolutely ridiculous. We ordered a set for five people (which the menu does not specify it’s per person), and our waitress demanded that we order six meats instead of five (one of my friends is vegetarian, so she wasn’t going to eat the meat but we got charge 30 extra dollars anyway since the waitress insisted on us ordering 6 meats). Menu does NOT specify that the special deal for groups are 30 per person, wouldn’t have minded paying for it if they didn’t charge us for an extra person who did not even eat any of it. On top of that, they forced 18% gratuity AFTER tax, which is not only illegal but added almost $100 extra to our bill (223 before tax, 247 after tax, and 292 + tip AFTER TAX). Extremely disappointed in the management for ripping us off like this. We did talk to the manager and tell him that you cannot charge tip after tax, but I don’t think he understood English well and he was trying to rush us out of the restaurant. Very upset with how this was handled.
Talking to our credit company to try and stop the illegal charge, but who knows what will happen. Definitely not coming here again. Make sure you check the receipt before you pay (since they don’t give you a detailed receipt afterwords). Try to avoid getting ripped off like we did.
Written February 11, 2018
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Albertine13
Evanston67 contributions
Feb 2018 • family
Friendly and thoughtful service. Perhaps the best Korean cuisine we have ever experienced. Superb quality meats: kalbi, poolgogi. San Soo Gab San exceeded our expectations in every respect.
Written February 3, 2018
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Gus
Chicago153 contributions
Jan 2018 • family
This is my favorite Korean BBQ in Chicago. It is nice an open. The ventilation is perfect. If you want an authentic Korean experience check this place out. You can get a feast for very cheap. If you don't know what to do the staff will help.
Written January 27, 2018
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AsG
Dubai111 contributions
Aug 2017 • none
One of the best Korean BBQ in town, located at Lincoln Square crossroads. You get a grill on your table and choice of meat that you want and an enormous choice of side dishes to pair with. Must try.
Written September 28, 2017
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