Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Korean

Vegan restaurant offering buddhist Korean cuisine menu with dishes like savory pancake, rice noodle soups, dumplings, kimchi, and its signature Dr. K's soup. For dessert, there's ginger tea with ice cream and maple cookies. Open Wed-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Mon-Tue.


97 Reviews

First Review by mollypitcher

gold55

Points +86

Vegan
27 Jan 2024

Excellent Fresh Prepared to Order Foods

Today I found a gem of a restaurant, Amitabul Restaurant on Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL. The menu is loaded with unique vegan food items that will suit anyone's taste. Per Chef Bill's recommendation, I ordered the Mandoo Vegan Dumplings. These small grilled dumplings were tender, flavorful and filled with fresh vegetables. I especially liked them with the spicy sauce. Chef Bill also suggested the Maha Pyogo. This is a generous portion dish of fresh brown rice with a large portion of mixed mushrooms and green vegetables in a garlic sauce. It was excellent. Finally, I ordered the Dark Side of the Moon. Don't pass on this entree, it was great. Lots of oyster mushrooms, shitake mushrooms and tender long noodles in a tasty black bean sauce. All the food is steam stirred on oil in the wok frying.

Pros: Fresh prepared to order foods, Foods can be customized to your taste/ needs, 30 years at this location

Cons: No parking lot, Credit Card 3% fee

Vegan Vagabond

Points +2659

Vegan
22 Jan 2024

My favorite restaurant in Chicago

Fresh, healthy, unprocessed and tasty. That’s how I describe this restaurant. Everything is made in house. #Veganuary

EmmaSwendsen

Points +74

Vegan
30 Oct 2023

Delicious and Nutritious

I am visiting Chicago and am so glad I stopped by Amitabul!

The restaurant was inviting and cozy. A wonderfully relaxing spot to enjoy a meal especially after a long day. The food was absolutely amazing with such great flavor. They balance healthy, nourishing dishes with delicious flavors and variety.

TheFriendlyGiant

Points +141

Vegan
09 Oct 2023

Great Korean Food

Nice environment, great service, quality fresh traditional Korean food.

jajajagina

Points +24

Vegan
11 Sep 2023

Delicious & healing

The best dumplings I’ve ever had! Dr K’s healing soup and kimchi stir fry were so delicious and the green tea ice cream was to die for! We will definitely be back to get these dishes again and explore more of the menu 😋

freiburgermsu

Points +67

Vegan
18 Jul 2023

Unique offerings and good portions

We order spring rolls, 2 miso soups, mung-bean pancakes, and 2 rice curries. Everything was delicious and we both left very full. The restaurant has a tranquil ambiance and the staff was very kind. The restaurant essentially appears to be fat-free, which is good for people with cardiovascular disease but may leave people craving some more calories.

It conveniently also has a parking lot across the street for easy access to the restaurant.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-18

Pros: Unique options, Great vibes, Good value

Cons: Bland pancakes

FinnVeg

Points +48

Vegan
22 Jun 2023

Tasty, healthy but also spicy

The food and the drinks were very good, a lot of different options. The price is okay. The staff was very friendly!
The only thing, it was a little bit to spicy for me😡

jadaruss

Points +1525

Vegan
27 Mar 2023

It was so bad

I hate to give a bad review to a restaurant owned by nice people but this was the worst place I’ve ever eaten. I think the reviewers are liars I’m sorry 😭. I have eaten a lot of similar foods (in Korea) and food made without oil and salt can taste good… this did not😒the soup tasted like soggy water veggies and the rice on the “sushi” was so hard it hurt my tooth! It was disgusting I spit it out. The kimchi pancakes were ok but undercooked it was kinda gross. Never would eat here again.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-27

AndreiaKrause

Points +90

Vegan
25 Mar 2023

Great anniversary dinner

Love the decor on the walls. The music was simple and relaxing. I had the mung bean pancakes, which were good, but the dipping sauce was addictive. I'm so excited for leftovers! The ice cream was great too.

Vancityveganeats

Points +457

Vegan
29 Jan 2023

SO GOOD!

Had the Dr K cure all soup - can’t wait to try everything else

Pros: All vegan , Healthy , Pleasant environment

Numerius

Points +16

Vegan
24 Jan 2023

Whole food in a relaxing Buddhist atmosphere.

The atmosphere of this restaurant is so calming and peaceful, and the food is really whole, healthy, and delicious. Be aware that the spicy really is spicy when ordering! 😊

Pros: All vegan, Whole food made from scratch.

Cons: Wish it was closer to my house!

ljr

Points +40

Vegan
12 Nov 2022

Amazing Vegan food! You must get here!

I love Amitabul! I've been a fan since it opened at its former location. Worth the trip every time. I adore Yin and Yang, Tibetan High Moon, Sweet Curry Noodle and the spicy Kimchi Maki rolls. The owner Bill is very nice and always helps me order soy free. I love how he turned this out of the way, neighborhood location, into a comfy vegan nook filled with Korean Buddhist art and special touches. I love that he kept the vintage booths. and that he puts a before meal inspirational narrative on each table. I'm a huge fan of this place.

Updated from previous review on 2022-11-12

DavidSchlomer

Points +50

Vegan
14 Oct 2022

Too good to miss

Great place!!! Lists what foods have a small amount of sesame oil, most have none!!! Excellent whole food plant based eating. Worth the visit

Pros: All vegan, Mostly oil free, Excellent tea

Commensal

Points +82

Vegetarian
03 Aug 2022

The Best

Hands down my favorite restaurant of all time. I've been going for I think close to 25 years. The food is always amazing. Bill and everyone else working there are so kind.

Phthisis

Points +72

Vegan
27 Jun 2022

Excellent vegan Korean food

Amitabul never disappoints. Excellent and fresh tasting food. It can be difficult to find restaurant food that is flavorful and filling that is not cooked with oil - most of their dishes are made this way. Ample portion sizes as well.

Pros: Plenty of healthy options , Discount for paying with cash

Cons: Some dishes taste similar too each other

Cdalcant

Points +38

Vegan
27 Apr 2022

HCLF Vegan restaurant, food good, owners well...

I appreciate that there is a restaurant where I can find oil-free foods to satisfy my HCLF vegan diet. The foods are pretty good, but I will say the sign on the door that says "Nobody wants to work anymore!" is pretty offputting.

Pros: virtually fat free, no oil, not bad tasting

Cons: lack of staff appreciation, ignorant approach to staffing shortages

Aashpatel

Points +116

Vegan
23 Apr 2022

Blessed tasty food!

This place is a quiet haven that feels comfortable and safe. The food is very tasty and they can twist it to your needs.I had the Seaweed Miso Soup and Maha Pyogo and both were amazing! I will be back for sure. All dishes are vegan.

Pros: Only vegan options, Friendly staff, Tasty food

Cons: None - period

ScottCline

Points +2730

Vegan
20 Apr 2022

Very good- all vegan

I enjoyed the dumplings, the Buddha Bop and the Kimchee Tofu Stir Noodle. Everything was delicious but we especially enjoyed the dumplings and Buddha Bop.

Pros: All vegan, Relaxing atmosphere

Hodzic_fam

Points +1685

Vegan
14 Apr 2022

Great Food, Great Vibe

Owner was really nice and provided great recommendations. Loved the food and the environment.

Pros: Fresh ingredients , Lots of options, Good portions

frenchfries4life

Points +734

Vegan
05 Apr 2022

Healthy Korean food

If you've ever wanted vegetables in your pancakes, this is the place to go. Also really recommend the date tea. I'm not much of a tea drinker usually, but it was super yummy.

Pros: Healthy, Unique menu items

Cons: Styrofoam containers

McBernstein

Points +202

Vegan
22 Feb 2022

Delicious & as spicy as you like! Pancakes are yo die for!

Never had Korean food… absolutely delicious & vegan fresh!

Pros: All vegan, Fresh & delicious , We’ll priced

healthytothemax

Points +114

Vegan
05 Feb 2022

Super Healthy Food That Tastes Good

I honestly don’t know why I don’t come here more often especially since this is one of the few places that I can a get a super healthy vegan meal that is full of veggies and whole grains, and I have tons of options. No vegan fast food here.

I ordered the Energy Pancakes which came with 3 sauces that I really enjoyed dipping into. I also ordered the jade make sushi. The flavor was perfect and the sauce wasn’t overly salty. Just really healthy food that tasted good and felt good too.

The only complaint, which confuses me, is that they use styrofoam containers. So much good going on here - I totally don’t get why these are still being used. #Veganuary

EbullientErin

Points +40

Vegan
29 Dec 2021

Amazing oil free stir "fry's"

They steam saute most of their dishes and label the ones that do contain oil. Finally a vegan place that's actually healthy. Perfect for WFPB eating patterns (who are flexible on salt, miso is a thing 😉). We eat here every chance we get. Love this place.

Pros: Oil free options, Descriptive menu, Delicious

Xyla

Points +28

Vegan
21 Dec 2021

Grateful for this gem

Casual and comforting. The ginger citron tea is delicious and healing. It's rare to be able to eat at an Asian restaurant without having to navigate past a meat laden menu. I felt safe here.

I will need to order soup next time since a regular patron who sat next to our table raved about it and had our server show it to us. The secret Mr. Scott soup.

Dumplings, chop chae and mung bean dessert were scrumptious.

The Bruce Lee lamp made me giggle and it was wonderful to see the wall of fame -- a testimony of all the lives they enhanced.

Pros: Dishes labeled oil free or low oil, Many options all vegan menu

TheVeganWerewolf

Points +90

Vegan
13 Dec 2021

Nice Place

The food was good and the atmosphere was very calming. The service was also outstanding!

Updated from previous review on 2021-12-13

VeganAmy75

Points +58

Vegan
15 Nov 2021

The food here is so tasty and good for you too.

I love this place. Their soups are the best. My favorite soups are 9 Ways to Nirvana and Dr Ks Cure All noodle soups. Yum.

Pros: All vegan, Healthy , So tasty

AaronStreeton

Points +788

Vegan
13 Nov 2021

I loved it

No fake meat which is nice. Lots of flavour and tonned of options!




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