This storefront operation in the block just east of the Granville el station is currently doing a soft opening. Today’s initial visit involved only the Korean wings and a couple of sides, but we will definitely be back to work our way through the menu.
The wings are huge and whole. They blessedly devoid of heavy breading and can be truly described as non-greasy. Very tender and very juicy. The sauces are terrific – one is a spicy and Sweet BBQ (Korean, not Memphis/Carolina/Texas) and the other is Soy Garlic (no vampires in sight). Both are very good and Sriracha is available to amp up the heat.
The Kimchi is house-made and fresh, with a nice kick. The refreshing side dish called Moo is small-dice carrot and daikon in a pleasantly sweet and tangy sauce. The Dumplings are an excellent fried mandoo with a tasty filling inside a nicely crisped wrapper. Great fun food.
The menu also includes Rice Bowls and Entrees, such as Chicken Gogi, Pork Gogi, Bul Gogi and Kimchi Fried Rice. Inspiration for many more visits.
Even though they are still working out the kinks, everything went smoothly. They are working on expanding the menu and getting the web site up and running. In the meantime, enjoy what they already have.
dak Korean Chicken Wings
1104 W. Granville
Chicago, IL 60660
773-754-0255
www.dakwings.com