Award-winning

Parachute

Name: Parachute
Address: 3500 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60618
Telephone: (872) 204-7138
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1627 Reviews

$31 to $50

Korean

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We are a 50-seat neighborhood restaurant that serves traditional Korean cuisine. Please understand although we strive to serve food and beverages with distinction we are still a small independent family run restaurant. No smoke and mirrors here. Just food from the heart. Our space is limited and our staff is small. We believe that we have the ability and resources to make all of our guests happy while dining in our "home" (as we see it). It can get loud in here when we are full but we believe this adds to the convivial atmosphere we provide. We are always happy here and this shows in the spirit of our restaurant. We look forward to serving you with all of our hearts and a smile!

Our sister restaurant, Wherewithall, is right down the street so feel free to walk over for a pre-dinner snack or a post-dinner drink!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Korean, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Phone number
(872) 204-7138
Website
http://parachuterestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Beverly Kim & Johnny Clark
Private party facilities
Host a convivial night out with friends and family at Parachute!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (773) 654-1460

Location
3500 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Avondale
Cross street
Elston & Troy
Parking details
Free parking is abundant on Elston ave and side streets.
Public transit
From Belmont/Kimball Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile or can take Kimball bus North to Addison and walk from there. From Addison Blue line: Either walk .6 of a mile East on Addison or take the Addison bus to Elston. From Lakeview area: Take the Addison bus West to Elston
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

1,627 Reviews

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AubreyC
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great touches for an anniversary dinner! Fun dishes, great, ingredient first flavors. Had higher hopes for the sashimi course, loved the pancake and ice cream dessert.
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Foodgirl92
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal had a great time and great food and service, thank you
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Cary
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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Highly recommended. Definitely get the Haemul Pajeon (Korean savory pancake) and, if you can splurge, the Hwe—sashimi from fish sourced from Japan which made it a "must-have" for me. The mackerel was also excellent, but they serve the whole fish including the head and tail which some say are the best parts. But it's not for everyone. It is also bony. Bulgogi was just okay. We are looking forward to trying the pork dish next time. Cocktails were great, too. We enjoyed #1 (Damsoul Soju, etc) and #3 (Hamilton Rum, etc). Service was outstanding. We'll definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff, and chef, at Parachute are the most gracious, kind people in the service industry. And the food is always phenomenal.
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CraigK
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
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Loved literary everything. Music, vibe, service and the food. The seafood pancake and bulgogi were exceptional. Loved the fish and strawberry gochujang. Sweet touch to have a menu printer with happy anniversary.
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Foodmood
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent experience! Great service and unexpected flavors.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Very small menu. Not the same menu that got James bears award
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Loved talking to Beverly about her passion of bringing love and joy through food.
ParachuteResponded 6 days ago
Oh no! This is certainly not how we want our guests to feel while dining with us. Was it your server or the General Manager that made this request? Either way, we will be sure to address this with our team. If there's anything we can do to make this up to you, please don't hesitate to reach back out!
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Donna
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
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Parachute has been a favorite for years, they never disappoint. The food and service are consistently above and beyond. The grilled mackerel is perfectly cured and totally delicious. It’s the perfect place for a pop in or a special occasion.
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NielsE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The seafood pancake, was awesome, the hwe was very good, and the aged sirloin was enjoyable. One of the wines (an orange wine, Macabeu) had been open for a tad too long, in my opinion. True or not, it didn't taste good, slightly too acidic and bland.
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Dreezy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals I’ve had in Chicago for a long time. Went with my friend, we shared everything and each plate that came out was better than the previous, including and incredible shaved ice dessert which seemed to defy the laws of physics. Make sure to get the onion seafood pancake and go hungry because the portions are very generous. Our server was awesome and recommended a great wine for me and my friend who wasn’t drinking requested a mocktail and they made her something totally custom and delicious. Overall worth every penny.
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BernardB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very attentive service and a menu unlike any other- not the usual type of Korean dishes. Imaginative combinations of ingredients beautifully prepared. Large portions suitable for sharing.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food2service5ambience5
Service was great. We were a party of 3 and arrived on time for our 8pm reservations. Our table wasn’t ready and the owner came out to apologize and offered a complimentary cocktail. Our waiter was excellent but most of our meal was greasy. We had heard great things about this place but we’re underwhelmed with the food. Dessert was good!
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RebeccaB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
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This was a bucket list restaurant for a friend visiting from out of town and it did not disappoint!! Our waiter had excellent suggestions. While everything was delicious, can’t remember exact names but the scallion pancake, pork “make your own wrap” dish, and mackerel were nightlight. Also really enjoyed the uniqueness and taste of the hwaju beverage. We had three people, ordered three starters and two main courses plus dessert…we shared everything which we love doing, and definitely had more than enough to eat!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beverly was the best hostess one could ask for. Imagine having a chef/ owner taking as much time as she did with us and making us feel welcomed and special . Thanks again Beverly.!!!!
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TJCall
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time I come here I am never disappointed. Such an incredible experience from start to finish. It was my partner's birthday and they really made her birthday dinner incredible. Fantastic Ambiance. Impeccable Food. Wonderful Hospitality. 3 things stood out that made the experience different from most places. The staff all signed my girlfriend's menu with a header that said 'Happy Birthday', they accommodated our newborn by letting us wheel in his stroller so he stayed comfortable, and Chef Kim came over to our table to check in to make sure we were enjoying her restaurant. They do hospitality right and basically gave a master class on it. Honestly, we cannot wait to come back again. Love this restaurant.
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Debras
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing flavors. Obvious care with details. Wait staff informative, friendly and attentive. Loved it!
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Jacob
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always happy with a dinner at Parachute! Amazing flavors, kind service, and an awesome ambiance.
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Eric
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a hit, never a miss with this place. The service, the food, and the ambiance The proprietor, Beverly Kim, has made me a believer in the concept of elevated Korean cuisine.
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Fred
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. Very pleased with everything and would eat here again.
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Starsurfer
Chicago
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
At Parachute, you're in for an experience with a chef who knows the science of culinary art. The entire menu is a journey into realms both whimsical and unpredictable. As for the service, for the price point of this restaurant, this is an area where they need to improve. As a mixed race elderly LGBTQ+ couple, we were definitely treated with less care than other patrons, and with the Open Table reservation note that we were celebrating a retirement event in our lives, not a word was spoken or acknowledgement given . . . and with the number of birthdays highlighted around us, this stung, and will live in memory.
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BettyEA
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good background music. Different menu from pre-pandemic but we loved the more traditional Korean options. Salad was a bit spicy but overall excellent. We will order the pancake again and enjoyed the vegetable noodles.
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Toko
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great; service, food, ambiance. Highly recommend. Only regret was we meant to get a bing bread cookbook, but we loved the meal so much that it slipped our mind.
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Noor
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
I had high expectations for Parachute since watching Beverly Kim on Top Chef. I understood that it would be a different flavor palate but I just didn’t think the food was good. The service was great and I like the ambiance of the restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time. Food is delicious, service was terrific.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
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Food was incredible, and service was warm and friendly, all of which made for a special night celebrating my and my friend’s birthdays!
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SabinaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot, recommend for special occasion. Pretty big portions and delicious drinks!
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laurenceh
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
We did not enjoy the food at Parachute, except the beef tartare and the rice cake noodles. We tried 7-8 dishes and most were very disappointing and very over priced ($65 for 6 pieces of sashimi and nothing exotic like toro or wagyu, we're talking red snapper and black cod). Service was pushing and the food came out in waves of 3-4 dishes at a time. A very disappointing experience.
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Eric
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant period. The food is creative and high end and while the ambience is great, it's something relaxing about it.
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JessieB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Parachute was delicious. Cute, intimate space and all of our dishes were quite good. Cocktails were not life changing. But the food was tasty enough that I would definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great and unique culinary experience. Everything we tried was simple, yet complex, and tasted amazing! I would be happy to go again. Fair warning to any future diners, it ain’t cheap.
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StevenF
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible meal. Grilled fish, scallion pancake, and lobster soup were incredible. I’d go back for those items over and over agin. Everything else was good too!
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Courtney
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here for our anniversary and the staff was so hospitable and nice! The food is amazing! Highly recommend to everyone! I’m also gluten free and there were many options to choose from.
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DavidD
St. Louis
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience1
Overall I would say the food was great. We particularly liked the pork belly/collar and the chive pancake. The service was good too. But we sat in a cove which accommodated 2 tables of 4 and a party of 6 with no reservations were allowed to occupy the table inner to us with 2 of their party told to stay at the bar. They were celebrating a birthday so obviously they were not happy and kept changing seats to be able to share the food finally cramming in to the table. Needless to say this was distracting and made it difficult for us to enjoy our mea. We felt rushed and disrespected. This to me was a management decision which we had no say in. So if $100/person meal means a canteen atmosphere to you then by all means they do have good food. But if being able to enjoy your special occasion and focus on your company is what you’re looking for then there are better options out there.
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foodie4life
Richmond
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
This was my first time at Parachute and I cannot wait to return. The dining experience from start to finish was amazing! Our server, Holly, was incredibly professional and personable. Meeting Chef Beverly was one of the most amazing moments in my life - she was incredibly kind! I am still thinking about the beef tartar, the seafood pancake and the pork belly. This was a magical dining experience and I encourage anyone who can make it to Parachute to do so, post haste!
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SteveS
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thursday evening birthday dinner for three. Everything was top notch, everyone was terrific and the food was yummy.
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NinaL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
We were excited to book Parachute due to Michelin star award. Found that the food was good but not exceptional, but prices though were exceptionally high.
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Charlie
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Parachute is an exemplary dining experience that gets better every time.
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Eric
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. Cute place. The owner, Beverly Kim (Top Chef) is very attentive and gracious. I could eat and drink these creative dishes everyday.
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Parachute is rated 4.8 stars by 1627 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

3500 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Elston & Troy
Neighborhood
Avondale
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cuisines
Korean, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking is abundant on Elston ave and side streets.
Public transit
From Belmont/Kimball Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile or can take Kimball busNorth to Addison and walk from there.From Addison Blue line: Either walk .6 of a mile East on Addison or take the Addison bus to Elston.From Lakeview area: Take the Addison bus West to Elston
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Beverly Kim & Johnny Clark
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://parachuterestaurant.com/
Phone number
(872) 204-7138
Private party facilities
Host a convivial night out with friends and family at Parachute!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (773) 654-1460

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