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Belly Shack
(Now Closed)Korean Restaurant and Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Logan Square, Chicago
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Chicago TribuneAugust 30, 2016Bill Kim's globally inspired menu features creatively crafted food at truly reasonable prices. Dishes include the virtuous Belly Bowl and the incredibly filling Belly Dog. Don't skip the soft serve. Read more
Scott RichardsonJanuary 27, 2015Belly Shack is one of the best restaurants on the Blue Line. Great Service, Great Food, Simple but Sharp presentation. I recently took a date here, and I received amazing customer service. A+
Aliyah JacksonMarch 12, 2016I tried the Korean BBQ bowl and it was amazing! I also ordered hamburgers for my brothers. The lady who took my order told me the burgers come with fries, however, none of them didn't come with it.
Time Out ChicagoApril 3, 2012Ever wondered what brunch would taste like if it were inspired by Asian-Latino street food? Belly Shack provides the answer: slow-roasted pork loin with chilaquiles and crispy French toast with mango. Read more
GourmetLiveAugust 15, 2011If great cooking is more important than a chef’s celebrity status, try the Belly Shack. The Korean/Puerto Rican kitchen turns out a Asian pork meatball sandwich with somen noodles and mint for just $9
Chicago magazineApril 11, 2012Playful sandwiches include a greasy-delicious boricua (plantain) and an honest Korean barbecue kogi. The menu’s extras—togarashi fries, bacon-and-chocolate-chip ice cream—are great. Read more
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 16, 2011The boricua (with marinated beef of course) and asian pork meatball sandwiches here are two of the best in town. Finish with a soft serve topped with Vietnamese cinnamon carmel. - Inspector
Belly dog and fries w curry mayo are delish! Can't go wrong there! The desserts are also awesome! Check out their specials when you go in
Absolutely delicious kimchi and Korean BBQ sandwich, but the Vietnamese iced coffee is unbelievably better and goes well with the sandwich.
Tasting TableFebruary 1, 2012Don't leave without picking up a bottle or two of chef Bill Kim's fantastic new sauces, including soy-balsamic Seoul Sauce and the tangy, chile-packed Belly Fire. Read more
Angel CastilloNovember 25, 2014The belly dog was borderline orgasmic with the perfect blend of spice. The fries that come with it were a godsend. Amazing place.
Serious EatsSeptember 27, 2013The best dishes at Bill Kim's Belly Shack embrace the mix of Latin American and Asian cuisines.
ISC ChicagoApril 4, 2014Vegetarians beware: my brown rice bowl with tofu had a piece of beef & a piece of chicken. Either they dropped into my bowl, or the restaurant is using same cooking surface for meat & vegetarian.
Anton ShusterJune 30, 2015Try the Korean and Puerto Rican spins on their beef wiener with egg noodles, pickles papaya and togarashi fries.
Matthew LavineDecember 28, 2011Come for the food...stay for Duritti Column music! (Use the bathroom, even if you don't have to go--music is piped directly in there and the acoustics are phenomenal!)
Amethyst AndersonMay 3, 2013Belly shack is my favorite place to eat in my neighborhood. The belly dog is the best thing ever!
Lisa TaylorApril 4, 2010The beef in the Korean BBQ Sammich is bursting w/ flavor. Finish your meal w/ the froyo topped w/ blondie brownie bits (tastes like gourmet cookie dough!). The staff is very knowledgeable + friendly!
Jason RasmussenFebruary 20, 2010INCREDIBLE Korean-inspired sandwiches from chef Bill Kim. Cheap side dishes. Don't forget the soft serve with flavors like Huckleberry Lime & Mint Brownie. BYOB, and great for sharing in a group. Read more
Melvin McenteeJanuary 4, 2014The boricua sandwich was great. Plantain was crispy and the meat was seasoned to perfection
Togarashi fries and soft serve 4ever. Also, eating fries with chopsticks is fun!
Share the somen noodle salad and tostones, and get the Korean BBQ sammich. Really delicious. Went there yesterday, want to go back right now. (Former Charlie Trotter's Chef and wife, also run Urban Be
Mark PeacockJune 19, 2012Try the Korean BBQ Beef - Hot beef with cool kim chi. Bread is great too, but I left most of it behind
Rashaad BalbaleAugust 29, 2013boricua w/ chicken was delicious. Definitely definitely try the togarashi spiced fries!
Tram LeFebruary 17, 2013Decent Kimchi and Korean bbq beef. Can still hear the train coz its right beneath the blueline
The Belly Bowls are magical and definitely enough for a full meal
Kristen OrserJune 10, 2010Belly Shack makes me weak in the knees; don't forget to get the peach and coconut juice. Any place that makes a sandwich between two slices of plantains is heaven. Read more
Shannon StoutJanuary 6, 2013The fries w/curry mayo are to die for! Also, Vietnamese iced coffee is very good.
Kelly V.June 20, 2012Get the bellydog or meatball sammich- and hands down, some of the best tostones. Ever.
Try the belly dog! The caramel ice cream is also amazing.
Hot and sour soup, boriqua sandwich with beef, Kim chee, tostones. GO!
Love the food here but be prepared to wait. It usually takes a while to get orders out.
AlisonAugust 3, 2011Everything was yummy, not crowded at all for a weekend lunch. Easy street parking nearby.
Michael GoldmanJanuary 1, 2010Try two of the veggie sides: the tostones and the roasted squash. They can serve as a full meal and will melt your tongue they're so good!
Working near here is dangerous! I crave the belly dog on a daily basis. Korean bbq beef is delicious, as is the hot & sour soup- Best soft serve ice cream: banana chocolate and almond granola
Kara BMay 4, 2010Everything here is awesome. You can't go wrong. Notable: tostones w/chimichurri, bacon chocolate chip cookie soft serve, lemongrass chicken.
ElisaApril 22, 2010For the love of God, go have the Belly Dog with the togarashi fries! So many flavors dancing on your tongue!
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Belly Shack
1912 N Western Ave (btwn W Homer & W Cortland St.)
Chicago, IL 60647
United States
Chicago, IL 60647
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(773) 252-1414
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
BYO
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