Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for SoJu BBQ yet. Call (312) 877-5206 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Korean restaurants in Chicago
Most Korean restaurants in Chicago open around 2:30 PM and close around 9:15 PM on weekdays; 89% are open on Sundays and 54% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 28 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
36 South Ashland AvenueChicago, IL 60607
About SoJu BBQ
SoJu BBQ is a Korean restaurant you'll find at 36 South Ashland Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Available service options are dine-in.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Phone: (312) 877-5206.
Quick facts
- Category
- Korean Restaurant
- Address
- 36 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607
- Phone
- (312) 877-5206
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for Korean restaurants)
Korean restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Korean restaurants in Chicago.
Typical prices for Korean restaurants in Illinois
Based on 13 menus with 624 priced items from Korean restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $15.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.00 and $19.83.
We don’t have SoJu BBQ’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Korean restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Bulgogi | 62% | $20.99 |
| Kimchi Fried Rice | 38% | $16.50 |
| Pork Bulgogi | 38% | $19.99 |
| Japchae | 31% | $16.11 |
| Kimchi Stew | 31% | $15.99 |
| Seafood Pancake | 31% | $18.77 |
| Milkis | 31% | $3.00 |
| Grilled Mackerel | 23% | $17.99 |
Calculated from 13 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of SoJu BBQ there are 39 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 279 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (39), Cafes & Coffee (35), Bakeries & Desserts (28), and Pizza (23).
Competition is light: 1 other Korean restaurant is within a mile and 25 within three miles. The closest is Mister Tiger, 0.9 mi away.
99 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsThe Barn Hockey Bar< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeFroth Chicago< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLa Lagartija< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternCrave Kabob0.1 mi
What to expect at a Korean restaurant
Korean restaurants range from tabletop barbecue, where you grill marinated meats yourself, to soup and stew houses, fried chicken shops and casual spots serving bibimbap and noodles. Almost every meal comes with banchan – small complimentary side dishes such as kimchi, pickled vegetables and seasoned greens that are usually refilled on request.
What to order
- Bulgogi or galbi – marinated beef for the grill
- Bibimbap – rice bowl with vegetables, egg and chili paste, often in a hot stone pot
- Kimchi jjigae or soondubu – comforting stews
- Korean fried chicken – soy-garlic or spicy glaze
Good to know
- Banchan refills are free – just ask.
- Barbecue restaurants often require at least two orders of meat per table.
- All-you-can-eat barbecue usually has a time limit of about 90 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is SoJu BBQ located?
SoJu BBQ is located at 36 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607.
What is the phone number of SoJu BBQ?
You can call SoJu BBQ at (312) 877-5206.
Does SoJu BBQ offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for SoJu BBQ. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near SoJu BBQ?
There are 279 other places to eat and drink within a mile of SoJu BBQ. Nearby options include The Barn Hockey Bar (< 0.1 mi), Froth Chicago (< 0.1 mi), and La Lagartija (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Korean restaurants near SoJu BBQ?
1 other Korean restaurant within a mile. The closest is Mister Tiger, 0.9 mi away.
How much do Korean restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 13 menus with 624 priced items from Korean restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $15.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.00 and $19.83.
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