Su-Ra Korean Restaurant
3.9
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 2257 W. North Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-276-9450
Don't get confused people – this Wicker Park BYOB is named Su-Ra, which owner Euiha Hwang tells us means "royal feast" in Korean, it's not Sura, the Thai-fusion Boystown spot whose name translates to "liquor" in Thai. Although it's Hwang's first foray into the Chicago restaurant scene, we have high hopes for the food: he owned a restaurant for five years in Korea before opening Su-Ra, he has veteran chef Paul Choi manning the stoves (ex Jack's on Halsted, MOD, Tizi Melloul, Trio and Settimana Cafe), plus the menu is peppered with mentions like "Berkshire pork" and "free-range chicken," something you don't see at most corner Koreans.
The lineup lists choices such as chap chae, Korean-style vermicelli with beef and veggies; dae ji bulgogi, sweet-and-spicy marinated heirloom pork with seasonal veggies; and the signature bi bim bop, steamed Korean rice with seasonal veggies, fried egg and spicy red pepper paste. The cozy dining room is fitted with exposed brick and tasteful Korean artwork, plus a there’s a quiet rear patio behind the restaurant for alfresco dining.
The lineup lists choices such as chap chae, Korean-style vermicelli with beef and veggies; dae ji bulgogi, sweet-and-spicy marinated heirloom pork with seasonal veggies; and the signature bi bim bop, steamed Korean rice with seasonal veggies, fried egg and spicy red pepper paste. The cozy dining room is fitted with exposed brick and tasteful Korean artwork, plus a there’s a quiet rear patio behind the restaurant for alfresco dining.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Oakley and North
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
-
Taxi cabs plentiful
Blue Line train: Damen stop
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10:30 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; closed Monday
- Cuisine:
- Korean
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Alcohol:
- BYOB
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Specialties:
- Bi bim bop
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. The rear patio seats 15
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- For 40
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"Excellent Food"
Beata from Bucktown - March 17, 2008
The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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"pleasantly surprised "
XTINA from Bucktown - January 5, 2008
I have to admit I was initially hesitant to go to Su Ra because of the boring sign and since I'm not a lover of "rice and mix". But I live 3 blocks...
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"disappointed"
sanders from bucktown - January 4, 2008
my friends and i were completely ecstatic when we learned a new korean restaurant opening up in the bucktown / wicker park area over the summer. li...
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