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Yakiniku Barbecue

Chicago Kalbi

About

Chicago Kalbi is a barbecue restaurant on Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park where Japanese yakiniku and Korean barbecue meet. Diners cook over charcoal grills at the table, choosing from Japanese wagyu, Kobe beef, beef tongue, Berkshire pork and free-range chicken. House-made side dishes come with the meat, and a premium sake list fills out the drinks. Signed baseballs and photos of home run hitters line the walls.

What to know

  • Executive chef Nobuyuki Takahashi is a third-generation yakiniku chef, according to the restaurant.
  • Reservations are taken by phone and text message only.
  • The Infatuation rated the restaurant an 8.0 in July 2023.
  • Seafood pajeon and crispy karaage are popular starters.

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