Minyoli Chicago is a standout restaurant known for its unique fusion of traditional Korean flavors and modern twists. It has gained popularity among locals and visitors for offering high-quality dishes in a warm and inviting environment. Minyoli blends the essence of Korean food with an innovative approach that excites the taste buds.
Whether you are a long-time fan of Korean cuisine or trying it for the first time, They provide an unforgettable dining experience.
The Story Behind Minyoli
Minyoli was founded by passionate chefs with a deep appreciation for authentic Korean food. Their vision was to bring the rich flavors of Korea to Chicago while incorporating modern techniques and creative presentations. By using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods, Minyoli has established itself as a top choice for Korean cuisine in the city.
The restaurant strives to maintain authenticity in every dish while pushing the boundaries of traditional Korean flavors. It is this combination of authenticity and innovation that makes it a standout in the Chicago food scene.
Location and Ambiance of Minyoli
Minyoli is located in the heart of Chicago, making it easily accessible for both locals and tourists. Its exact address is 5420 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640. The restaurant offers the perfect setting for any occasion, whether it is a casual meal with friends, a romantic dinner, or a celebration with family.
The interior is designed with a mix of modern and traditional Korean influences. The warm, inviting atmosphere ensures a comfortable dining experience. The beautiful decor features Korean elements that provide a sense of cultural authenticity while embracing contemporary design.
Minyoli’s welcoming ambiance makes it an ideal spot for anyone looking to enjoy a meal that is both delicious and memorable.
Minyoli Menu With Prices
The menu at Minyoli is a celebration of Korean cuisine, offering a wide variety of dishes that showcase both traditional recipes and creative fusion options.
Starters 小菜
| Item | Price | Notes |
| Taiwanese Street Corn 轟炸玉米 | $12 | Veg, garlic mayo, crisp nori |
| Fried King Trumpet Mushroom 脆皮杏鮑菇 | $10 | White pepper, five spice, gf, v |
| Sweet Potato Fries 甘梅薯條 | $8 | V, gf, sour plum powder |
| Cucumber Salad 蒜香黃瓜 | $8 | V, gf, garlic, chili, egg rice vinegar |
| Century Egg & Tofu Salad 皮蛋豆腐 (蛋奶素) | $8 | gf, Phoenix Bean tofu, garlic sauce, bonito flake |
| Blanched Seasonal Greens 燙青菜 | $12 | V, gf, top w/ veg or regular Lu Rou sauce |
Noodles 手工麵 Homemade Daily
| Item | Price | Notes |
| Niuroumian, Beef noodle soup 牛肉麵 | $22 | Red braised beef, premium Taiwanese black bean soy sauce, spicy broad bean sauce |
| Zha Jiang Mian 炸醬麵 | $21 | Corsonelli, pineapple heart, dang gui root, topped w/ dry aged shallots |
| Vegan Yang Chun Soup Noodle 素陽春麵 | $17 | V, Kombu & shiitake broth, fried enoki, tofu puff, seasonal greens (using Phoenix Bean tofu) |
Ganban Noodle 乾拌麵 (Fresh Noodle Tossed With Sauce)
| Item | Price | Notes |
| Beef Zhangjiangmian 牛肉炸醬麵 | $18 | Tian mian sauce, firm tofu, cucumber |
| Sesame Noodles 麻醬麵 | $19 | V, Sesame Noodles / garlic, toasted sesame, Taiwan aged black vinegar topped w/ cucumber, carrot, and fried enoki |
| Spicy Chili Oil Sichuan Pepper Braised Beef 椒麻魯肉乾拌麵 | $18 | Spicy chili oil, Sichuan pepper braised beef shank, garlic chili crumble |
Rice Rice 飯 越光米/Koshihikari Short Grain Rice
| Item | Price | Notes |
| Plain Rice 小碗飯 | $3 | gf, v |
| Beef Lu-Rou Fan 滷肉飯 | $17 | gf, Beef, shiitake, tea egg, pickled daikon, pickled mustard greens |
| Braised Mushroom Lu-Rou-Fan 素香菇滷肉飯 | $17 | gf, v, tea egg* optional, pickled daikon, pickled mustard greens |
| Powdered Fried Chicken 鹽酥雞飯 | $17 | gf, Powdered fried chicken, tea egg, pickled daikon, pickled mustard greens |
Signature Snacks 招牌小菜
| Item | Price | Notes |
| Signature snacks (3) | $13 / each | |
| Signature snacks (choice of 3) | $33 / choice | |
| Braised Veggie Platter 素滷味拼盤 (蛋奶素) | $17 | Vg*, Phoenix Bean firm tofu, kombu, daikon |
| Taiwanese Fried Chicken 鹽酥雞 | $13 | Sour plum powder, Taiwanese basil |
| Drunken Chicken Roulade 紹興醉雞 | $17 | Root, goji berry |
| Luwei Beef Shank 滷味牛腱 | $17 | Pickled mustard greens |
Desserts 甜點
| Item | Price | Notes |
| Pineapple Tart à la Mode 鳳梨酥佐冰淇淋 | $13 | Veg, house pineapple jam, Taiwanese shortbread crust w/ ice cream choice |
| Ai Yu Fig Jelly 愛玉無花果凍 | $8 | V, honey, lime, osmanthus |
| House-made Mochi (Black Sesame, Adzuki Bean, Coconut) 手工麻糬 (芝麻, 紅豆, 花生) | $7 | V, black sesame, adzuki bean, or coconut |
Add-Ons 加碼
| Item | Price |
| House Taiwanese Mayo 手工台式美乃滋 | $1 |
| House Spicy Mayo 手工台式辣味美乃滋 | $1 |
| House made Chili Sauce 手工辣椒醬 | $1 |
| House made Hai Shan Sauce 手工海山醬 | $1 |
| Tea Eggs, Jammy yolk 溏心蛋 | $3.5 |
| House Pickled Mustard Greens 手工酸菜 | $1.5 |
| Extra Noodles 加麵 | $3.5 |
| Side of Koshihikari Rice 越光米白飯 (小碗) | $3.5 |
Legend
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| gf | gluten-free |
| veg | vegetarian |
| v | vegan |
| spicy | spicy |
Beverages 飲料
Taiwanese Tea 台灣茶
| Item | Price | Notes |
| Premium Taiwanese Loose Leaf Tea (Jin Xuan milk fragrance oolong, muzha iron goddess oolong) 優質台灣原葉茶 (金萱奶香烏龍/木柵鐵觀音烏龍) | Hot | Hot |
| Winter Melon Tea 冬瓜茶 | $6 | |
| Cold Brew, Osmanthus Flower Tea (Caffeine & sugar free) 冷萃桂花茶 (不含咖啡因，無糖) | $6 | |
| Chrysanthemum Flower Tea (Caffeine & sugar free) 菊花茶 (不含咖啡因，無糖) | $6 | |
| Oolong Bubble Fresh Milk Tea with Taiwan Black Sugar Tapioca Pearls 黑糖珍珠鮮奶茶烏龍 | $7 | Iced |
Soft Drink 軟性飲料
| Item | Price |
| Taiwanese Soft Drink 黑松沙士 | $4 |
| Apple Sidra 蘋果西打 | |
| Ginger Breeze 薑太公的茶 | |
| Calpico, citrus flavor 可爾必思 | |
| Hei Song Guava Juice 黑松芭樂汁 |
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails 無酒精特調
| Item | Notes |
| Babydoll 女孩們：goji berry, hibiscus, calpico, basil – 枸杞 洛神花 可爾必思 九層塔 | veg |
| Ginger Breeze 薑太公的茶：ginger, aiyu jelly, iron goddess tea, mint – 薑汁 愛玉 鐵觀音 薄荷 | veg |
| Night Market Fruitstand 夜市水果攤：guava, black bean soy sauce, iron goddess tea, basil – 芭樂 醬油 鐵觀音 九層塔 | V |
| Juancun Fizz 眷村汽水：sichuan peppercorn, cucumber, tonic – 花椒 黃瓜 通寧水 |
Lunch Special 特價午餐 $26
(Available Wed-Fri Only 僅限週三至週五)
Side 小菜
| Option 1 | Notes |
| Taiwanese Fried Chicken 鹽酥雞 | |
| OR | |
| Blanched Seasonal Greens 燙青菜 | V |
Main 主菜
| Option 1 | Notes |
| Beef Zhajiangmian 牛肉炸醬麵 | |
| OR | |
| Sesame Noodle 蒜香麻醬麵 | V, gf available |
| OR | |
| Spicy Tallow Ganban Noodle 椒麻牛油乾拌麵 | gf available |
| OR | |
| Braised Beef Luroufan 牛滷肉飯 | gf |
| OR | |
| Braised Mushroom Luroufan 素黃金香菇滷肉飯 | V, gf |
Drink 飲料
| Option 1 |
| Apple Sidra 蘋果西打 |
| OR |
| Hei Song Sarsaparilla 黑松沙士 |
| OR |
| Hei Song Guava Juice 黑松芭樂汁 |
| OR |
| Phoenix Bean Soy Milk 鳳凰豆漿 |
Price: $26
Availability: Wednesday to Friday only
STARTERS 小菜
| Item | Price | Notes |
| 酥炸雞塊 Taiwanese Fried Chicken | $12 | gf |
| 油條 Youtiao (Fried dough stick) | $6 | V, gf |
| 蒜泥黃瓜 Preserved Daikon Eggs | $7 | gf, veg |
| 蔥抓餅 Scallion Eggs | $6 | V, gf |
| 鹹豆漿 Savory Soy Milk | $9 | V (add Skull Island Tiger Prawns + $6), phoenix bean soy milk, rice vinegar, soy sauce, preserved daikon, youtiao croutons |
MAINS 主食
飯糰 Fan Tuan Combo, Taiwanese Rice Rolls
| Item | Price |
| 經典 Classic：braised pork floss, including crispy youtiao, preserved daikon, tea egg** 經典：肉鬆、包含酥脆油條、菜脯、滷蛋 | |
| 全素 Vegan：preserved daikon, enoki, phoenix bean tofu 全素：菜脯、金針菇、鳳凰豆腐 | |
| Combo includes a Cucumber Salad or Sweet Potato Fries and a Brunch Beverage. Select from 2 variations. |
Sandwich
燒餅三明治 Shaobing Sandwich, housemade flat bread
| Item | Price |
| 各式慢燉外酥內軟的自製燒餅 Each housemade flat bread. Crisp and flaky outside, fragrant and tender inside. | |
| 1. 眷村經典 / Juancun Classic veg** (Fried Youtiao / 炸油條) + Scallion Egg | $16 |
| 2. 老皮嫩肉 / Bo Pi Nen Rou** (Braised Pork Shank / 滷豬腳) + Root Shank | $14 |
| 3. 大麻婆婆 / Mahapoh V** (Braised Firm Tofu / 下午茶豆干) + Enoki, Spicy Soy Mayo | $14 |
| 4. 腿庫肉蛋 / The Shun Chen** (Braised Pork Floss + corn / 肉鬆玉米) | $12 |
| 5. 紅燒牛 / Red House** (Braised Beef / 紅燒牛肉) + Fried Chicken + Scallion + Spicy Mayo + Cucumber | $18 |
蛋餅 Dan Bing, Taiwanese Egg Crêpe
| Item | Price |
| Comes with egg, scallion, and two housemade sauces (sweet soy & Hai Shan) | |
| 1. 原味 / Plain veg** | $12 |
| 2. 起司 / Songsong veg** (Baby corn + cheese) | $15 |
| 3. 大腸包小腸 / Bao Xiao Chang** (Taiwanese Sausage / 台灣香腸) | $20 |
| 4. MKK** (Minced Pork / 肉燥) | $18 |
HOUSE SPECIALS 招牌菜
| Item | Price |
| 蒜香麻醬寬麵 Chilled Sesame Noodles | $18 |
| Garlic, toasted sesame, Taiwan aged black vinegar topped w/ cucumber, carrot, and fried enoki | |
| 台式車輪餅鹹酥雞 Taiwanese Chicken & Waffle | $19 |
| Wheelcake style waffle, Taiwanese fried chicken, sour plum powder, powdered basil, five spice syrup, scallion & Taiwanese basil compound butter |
Some of the most popular items include:
Signature Dishes
- Bibimbap: A classic Korean dish, bibimbap features a mix of rice, vegetables, a fried egg, and your choice of protein, all topped with spicy gochujang sauce.
- Bulgogi: Tender, marinated beef grilled to perfection, bulgogi is a favorite among diners and is served with a variety of sides that complement its savory flavor.
- Kimchi: This fermented vegetable dish, typically made with cabbage and radish, is a staple in Korean cuisine. Minyoli’s kimchi is perfectly tangy and flavorful.
The Dining Experience at Minyoli
At Minyoli Menu, dining is not just about the food—it is about the experience. The restaurant offers an interactive dining option with Korean BBQ, where guests can grill their own meat at the table. This experience is a fun and engaging way to enjoy a meal with friends and family.
The atmosphere is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are enjoying a quick lunch or celebrating a special event, the restaurant offers both casual and fine dining settings. There are private dining rooms for groups, providing a more intimate and personalized experience.
Minyoli’s Commitment to Quality and Freshness
Minyoli is dedicated to using only the freshest ingredients in every dish. The restaurant works closely with local suppliers to ensure that only the best produce, meats, and seafood are used in the kitchen. Whether it is the fresh kimchi, premium bulgogi, or locally sourced vegetables, they ensure that every ingredient is top-quality.
Additionally, they take pride in its sustainable practices. The restaurant sources seafood and meats responsibly, ensuring that they contribute to environmental preservation and support ethical practices in the food industry.
This commitment to quality and sustainability is what makes Minyoli stand out as a leader in the Chicago dining scene.
Minyoli Reviews
Overall Rating: 4.2/5 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) Based on 272 reviews
i) Alex K: 5/5 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) (04-02-2025)
The food here is absolutely delicious, featuring distinct Taiwanese flavors. I really enjoyed learning about the history behind the dishes, which added a special touch to the experience. The noodles stood out for their excellent texture and chew, holding up perfectly to the bold flavors.
The fried chicken was crispy and irresistibly addictive, with a wonderful sweet aroma that made it so satisfying. The century egg, while I’m not an expert, had a savory jelly-like texture that I found enjoyable.
If you come with a group, definitely share a variety of dishes. You’ll get to experience everything this place has to offer!
Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5
ii) Michael Uzmann: 5/5 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) (04-18-2025)
Minyoli, named after Chef Rich Wang’s hometown neighborhood in Taipei, offers a delightful mix of hearty flavors, blending fresh and bright elements of Szechuan cuisine with the distinct pickling and “red-braised” techniques from the Shanghai River delta region.
Rich, a former lawyer who switched careers during the pandemic, brings a personal touch to the restaurant alongside his cousin X. Together, they run Minyoli as a small but impactful operation, offering unique and flavorful dishes that reflect their background and passion.
The space is warmly decorated with brick and blonde wood, with a painted ceiling that adds character. The menu is divided into five sections, with “Starters” including dishes like Corn “Ribs,” Fish Cakes, and umami-rich Fried Chicken, all enhanced by a trio of housemade dips.
Though it was busy during lunch on a Saturday, the small team managed to serve the nearly full house with ease. We had the Ganban noodles, which were medium-spicy and served hot with tender beef shank. The Niuroumian Beef Noodle Soup, one of their signatures, came with melting tendon, making it a must-try.
Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5
Recommended dishes:
Braised Beef Zhaijiangmian, Niuroumian Clear Broth, Spicy Tallow, Braised Beef Shank, and Tendon.Recommendation for vegetarians:
Highly recommended!
For more reviews and ratings, visit Google Reviews.
Quick Guide About Minyoli
| Feature | Details |
| Google Rating | 4.2 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 272 reviews) |
| Price Range | $20–30 per person (Reported by 149 people) |
| Cuisine | Taiwanese restaurant |
| Dine-in | Yes |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Address | 5420 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA |
| Order Online | Yes |
| Menu | For the Minyoli menu with prices, visit the official website here. |
| Google Maps Code | X8JJ+5H Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Operating Hours
| Day | Hours |
| Sunday | 11 am–2:30 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
Location on Map:
How to Order and Visit Minyoli
Minyoli offers convenient options for those who prefer to dine at home. You can place an order for takeout or delivery through popular platforms like Uber Eats and Grubhub. For those who want to enjoy the full experience, the restaurant is open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Check their official website for any special hours or events.
To avoid waiting, you can also make a reservation directly through the official website. Whether you are planning a casual lunch or a special dinner, Minyoli makes it easy to secure your spot.
Nearby Attractions in Chicago
Minyoli is conveniently located near several must-see attractions in Chicago. After your meal, take some time to explore the city’s vibrant culture. Popular spots such as Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and The Art Institute of Chicago are all just a short drive away.
Additionally, if you are looking to do some shopping, Michigan Avenue and the River North area offer a range of boutiques, galleries, and stores. With so much to see and do in the area, Minyoli is the perfect starting point for your Chicago adventure.
FAQs
What type of Korean dishes does Minyoli serve?
Minyoli offers a wide range of traditional Korean dishes such as bibimbap, bulgogi, kimchi, and Korean BBQ. They also have fusion options like Korean BBQ tacos and kimchi fries.
Are there vegetarian or vegan options at Minyoli?
Yes, they offer several vegetarian and vegan options, including vegetable-based dishes and tofu alternatives.
Does Minyoli offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Minyoli offers takeout and delivery services through platforms like Uber Eats and Grubhub.
Is Minyoli suitable for large groups or special events?
Yes, Minyoli has private dining rooms and ample space for large groups, making it an excellent venue for special occasions.
What are the operating hours at Minyoli?
Minyoli is open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended hours on weekends. Visit their official website for any updates.
Conclusion
Minyoli Chicago is a true gem in the city’s culinary scene. With its authentic Korean dishes, innovative fusion creations, and engaging dining experience, it offers something for everyone. Whether you are a fan of traditional Korean BBQ or looking to try something new, Minyoli’s menu has something to satisfy every palate.
Ready to experience the flavors of Korea? Visit Minyoli today and enjoy a meal that you will not soon forget.
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