Cafe Orange

The absolute highlight of my trip in October (which included the CSO & Billy Elliott!) was brunch at Orange. I always order protein at breakfast, but the menu and server convinced me to order the pancake flight. OMG. I’ve been raving about it since we returned home. Not only that, I’ve already sent two families to Orange from out of town.

Absurdly overpriced, like drinking in a club downtown someplace. Unless you’re just desperate to hang out with Koreans there’s no real incentive to return to this place and the incentive NOT to return is the bill… which for some might be a healthy chunk of their weekly paycheck.
Honestly do yourself a favor if you’re in the mood to do an asian nightscene type of joint go hang at one of the bars on Lawrence Ktown.

i guess it should be noted for the sake of thoroughness that orange has since closed.

I’ve been here a few times. Each time was a good time. I don’t remember the food too much, but the sojus are great! Whoo… did those mess us up!
Last time we were there I know we tried a bunch of different sojus and we got the beer tower. Fun night!
A bit pricey though, but cool place!

Never had the food here. Only go to drink, the beer towers are really cool looking. Other than that, it’s not a mingling place. the booths are kinda separated, so bring an entertaining crowd with you. Only reason it’s not 4 stars is the price.

Great place if you’re in the mood for some flavored sojus. My favorite flavor is the yogurt, followed closely by the lychee. At $ 25 a pop, they’re definitely on the expensive side, though I will say that the pitchers are not watered down in the least bit. If soju is not your thing, they also have a full bar along with beer towers (it’s like having beer on tap right at your table).
Food-​wise, Café Orange’s fried chicken is superb. Very tasty and crunchy and it comes with pickled daikon. However, their bingsoo tastes a bit funky. There was a strong gummy bears taste to it, even though I don’t think there were actually any gummy bears in it. Kind of makes me wonder what exactly I was eating …

this place has an interesting blend of quiet times with a significant other to drunken fun on a friday night. the ambience varies depending on what time and which day you choose to visit the spot.
i have yet to slam a couple of liquid cocaines and muster up the courage to get called upon from the karaōke list to sing my guts out on their stage. it may have to be added to my to-​do list.
oh yeah, their beer bong is absolutely nuts! =P

I come here often with my bf. I love the popcorn chicken and the Hite, of course! Great chill bar with nice ambience.

Too expensive. Food, drinks, the prices are ridiculous. But, because this is the only popular, lively Korean bar in the area, none other can compare as far as look and appeal. Food, is just ok. Alc is too damn expensive.
I stopped in last night for a Makers & Coke, paid $ 9 for a «tall» glass. If you have ever ordered a coke at some Chinese restaurants, you may have been served in a very thin tall (6″) glass, chocked with ice. Downtown if its that price and its not kicking your butt, you can understand, but, NSide? $ 9 bucks and its weak, its a rip off!
Try downtown at Sound-​Bar for that same price, you’d get a larger glass and its pretty strong.
If you’ve never been to a Korean bar, its an experience, just to see asian peeps, they play popular Korean hip hop/​pop music. They converted the stage/​karaōke area into seating areas, the screen is still there, so they play Korean videos as well. The menu consists of typical korean bar food items & drinks.
Located right on Lincoln a few blocks Southeast of California. Owner is usually there to help out/​answer your questions.
Please read Dee W.‘s review.
I sent a group of work friends there to check out the scene, they got railroaded with the bill, two couples, some kalbi, an app, a few mixed drinks and a cocktail sojo or two, bill was close to $ 300.
I’m an old schooler, I thought this place was 5 stars when they opened. Not satisfied with it as much in recent days.

Bingsoo heaven! :) Never thought my bingsoo dreams will ever come true. until I fell in love with this voluptuous mountain of red beans and vanilla ice cream topped with a red maraschino cherry. Go for the fruity soju martinis, they’re weak but quite tasty. :)

Of all the times I have been here, I’ve never had a bad experience. It’s fun to go with a big group… or even on a date. Ah, the memories. You can get anything from beer to cocktail soju to food. My friend always seems to order the tonkatsu. The bingsoo is really good here. (I love the combo of mochi… and red bean… and icecream among the other ingredients). I would say the bingsoo here is better than at other places in Chicago.

A great blend of Japanese and Korean fusion food. Great trendy atmosphere with Asian pop music playing in the background. If you have a friend that speaks Korean, I highly recommend bringing him/​her since he/​she might be able to make friends with the waitstaff or owner (s) and get some hookups — food is delicious and service is great.