Love Dak! This is definitely one of the best places for jumbo chicken wings in finger-licking good sauces AND great bulgogi ddukbokkee.
I went with a group of 6 people and after waiting after ordering for about 10 minutes, we were able to get a table but be warned, this is not a good place for large groups. It's also not a place you go for the ambiance but it is very clean and brightly lit.
The wings are enormous...we ordered 10 wings and bulgogi ddukbokkee for 4 people, which was more than enough. The other 2 people in our group ordered the same amount and they had a ton leftover, which is always a plus when dining out! We tried the soy sauce and spicy sauce, both are great but I prefer the spicy sauce because it had a nice sweetness to it along with the spicy kick. The wings had a lot of meat too. The bulgogi ddukbokkee is a must-try. It seems like they lightly fry the rice cakes because they have a wonderful crispness on the outside. The wings are made to order though so although you know you're getting fresh wings, you will have to wait at least 15-20 minutes. SO WORTH IT.
I will definitely come here again, despite the distance from the city, and I highly recommend. If you like Crisp, you will LOVE Dak.
This was an ok place. Â The food was good. Â My name is Dak, so it was more a novelty for my friends to eat Dak Chicekn at Dak with Dak. Â I have zero complaints and nothing bad to say about the place. Â But it wasn't necessarily spectacular.
I would go again, if I was in the area or someone else I was with had a hankering for it. Â But probably won't go that far from where I usually am just to eat there.
If you're in the area, for sure try it out. Â The Dak sauce was very good. Â (soy, ginger and garlic)
Everything about this place is unoriginal. Â From the paper towels on the table to the silver bowls. Â I guess imitation is the best form of flattery, but this is just a bad honk kong knock off of Crisp. Â From the jumbo wings to the quirky Korean drinks.
At least they added some side options not avaiable at Crisp, but a sad attempt of duk boki. Â Old stale duk that had been reheated once too many times. You can tell when some duk is mushy and no longer holding its form and yet some pieces are rock hard. Â There wings looked awesome coming out, but fizzled on taste and sauce flavor. Â My mother tried their bibimbop but was not happy. Â Imigrant mother that never waste any food decided to throw hers away. Â Not a good sign.
But I am hopeful, since they seems truly kind and hard working. Â I wish to see my fellow Koreans succeed. Â I will try again, but I hope they decided to do something unique to them and not rip off others.
Went to dak for the first time yesterday, and I will be back for sure! The wings were amazing, especially the BBQ ones. The crispness is just right, and the size of the wings are huge. A set of five could easily feed one. We also ordered a rice bowl with spicy pork, which was also delicious, but the pork was not as good as I would have liked. The dukkboki was good as well, especially with the bulgogi, which was authentic and freshly grilled. The one downside was the seating - I would recommend getting there very early especially on weekends to find a seat.
Review Source:These wings are unreal. First, they are enormous. These chickens must be ungodly huge to have wings this size. Second, they are fried to be crispy on the outside but still moist and delicious on the inside. The steam that emerges from these after that first bite can attest to the moisture content. Finally, both the sauces are incredible, but especially the soy garlic. It caramelizes much better on the wings and makes them even more crunchy. Also, don't question the moo. Just eat it. It is delicious. And fun to say. Moo.
They usually take a little longer to bring your food out to you, but hey, when those wings are that good and fresh, I really can't complain. But definitely call ahead if you want your food quickly! Or just take your time and dine in - the owner is very nice and will answer any questions about Korean food you've ever had.
All the other reviewers have nailed it, but I felt compelled to open my trap because the wings are not of this world.
I have been to Dak three times and question myself why only three times. The wings are spectacular. I assume they are from a large hawk, or eagle, or one of those dinosaur birds from The Flintstones. I asked, and it turns out they are from chickens. Older chickens, with ginormous wings. Dak holds the responsibility of transforming them into something magical - which they do. Soy Garlic or BBQ, doesn't matter, they have perfected both. I prefer the BBQ. I dream about it and wake up chewing. This is embarrassing.
You should go to Dak if you like wings, or chicken, or eating.
I didn't know if I could write a second review for DAK but I was going to try anyway. Â Eating at DAK has become a routine in my life. Â I eat here 3-4 times a week. Â It seems extreme but It is absolutely amazing. Â
   In my first part of this review I talk about the food.  Well the food is still amazing, even with the business seeming to get busier and busier as the days go on.  But I wanted to focus a bit more on the staff.
  With DAK getting busier it was inevitable that they were going to have to hire on some people to help run the front of the house, take orders, greet people, etc.  Well They did a fantastic job with this.  One of my favorite things now is to walk in to DAK and see Rachel smiling and greeting every single person walking in and saying thank you to every single person who leaves.  She is such an amazing presence in the business.  I am seeing a few more people in there but I really hope they can hire quality employees like Rachel! Â
   All in all, DAK is doing everything right.  They are the perfect edition to the Edgewater community.  If you haven't been here yet you must try it out!!!!
My previous REVIEW:
My first visit to Dak was about a week after they opened. Â After seeing their sign up that they were going to be opening I was very excited to notice one day while walking by that they were open! Â Let me tell you, I couldn't be happier to have them in the area. Â Even if you don't live near them it is well worth the drive!
   I have had many things here, from the wings to the appetizers, and everything is delicious.  The first time you go you have to try the wings and you have to eat them there.  I get their food to go a lot, which is outstanding at home, but you should try the wings there, immediately after coming out of the fryer where they have the juicy meat, crisp skin, and an amazing coating of one of their two sauces.  Both of the sauces are incredible, but I have to say, the soy ginger is the winner!  You can taste every flavor in it, every time!  the consistency of Dak and their employees is amazing! Â
  Now I finally tried the rice bowl on my third time going to Dak.  Some may know the rice bowls as Bi-Bim-Bap.  It is a mixture of vegetables(carrots, spinach, mushrooms, cucumber, etc), laying next to a bed of rice, and one of the amazing meats to top it off.  All of the meats are phenomenal.  I was recommended the other night, on my 7th visit that the pork was really good, and let me tell you, IT WAS!!  it was tender, flavorful, you can just tell that they put a lot of effort and time into what they are doing. Â
   Each time I went in I tried a different side item.  The egg rolls are amazing, the dumplings are really nice, and their korean potato salad is anything but normal, but so good.  You really have to try it when you go in.  It is a mix of a unique mayonaise, potatoes, I think egg, shreds of crab, and the kicker, apple.  The different textures, the unique flavor combination, and just the thought going into all of this is amazing. Â
   Talking to the owners I can really tell that they are loving what they do.  Today was the 9th time I went in and they are always so happy and fun to talk to.  Today I found out that it is the whole family working there.  I am starting to find that some of these recipes must be moms recipes or family secrets that have been past down and it truly shows.  If anyone ever says that these wings are "ok" or "just like a chains wings" they are completely wrong.  The quality of the ingredients, the love that is put into each and every order and recipe, and they warm feeling of being in a family run business is far superior to anything out there.  Stop in and check them out you will not regret it!
Fully unprepared for this experience. Â I was a little confused when they only offered wings by the 5, turns out they are FULL chicken wings.
It was a busy night and it took 30mins but rightfully so. Â The flavors are great, portions are very generous, the staff were very nice as well.
I definitely plan on returning and only ordering 5 wings next time.
Excellent, inexpensive food. We called before coming, and were told we could bring wine along. Since they don't advertise as BYOB, I brought a few wine glasses with us.
Between the four of us, we ordered two sets of the five wings (one garlic, one BBQ), two rice bowls (one chicken, one pork), one bulgogi dukbokki, and I think the fourth dish as pork gogi. We spent about $54 total, and I ended up with a goodly amount of leftovers. The wings were all wonderful, big and juicy with flavorful sauces. The rice bowls were both very good, though the pork was far more flavorful than the chicken. The dukbokki was my favorite. The beef was really good, and I loved the little gnocchi-like dumplings. The pork gogi was the same pork as the rice bowl, and was served with plain white rice. Good, but go for the rice bowl instead, as it includes vegetables.
The restaurant is pretty sparse, more like a diner. The staff was very nice, and brought all of the food to the table when it was ready. My only real gripe with the place is the front door. It opens towards the tables, and it was extremely cold the night we went there. Every time the door opened and closed, we all got a blast of very cold air (and the door opened and closed a lot, the place was very popular that Friday night).
YUM!
The hubby and I decided to check out this new place and we were really happy we did. We tried the wings (5 each of the garlic soy and spicy bbq) and an order of the bulgogi dukbokki. The wings were perfect - lightly crispy on the outside but juicy inside and of the two flavors, I could not get enough of the spicy bbq flavor. Keep in mind that this sauce is Korean-style so not to be confused with regular bbq. The bulgogi dukbokki was really interesting since the dukbokki had a crispy element to it (perhaps it was flash-fried?).
I'm looking forward to my next visit when I can get my fix of the spicy bbq wings again, plus I have to try the egg rolls that so many of the other reviewers are raving about!
I'm not a fan of Korean food but this place is very yummy! Â I think I have a whole new appreciation now. Â Chicken wings are perfectly amazing and worth the money. Â I could drink the sauce that's on them and they were so crispy. Â I think I might be addicted. Â I had the bulgogi dish and highly recommend. Â Next time I want to try the rice bowl and the egg rolls. It's a small place and while we were there a few came for take out. Â The place is clean and the menu is simple. Â I know I will be back.
Review Source:Wings, very crispy, not that spicy, but tasty for sure.
Pork, tasty, a hint of spice, the rice was perfect. Â Add some of their hot sauce. Â That's tasty stuff as well.
Bulgogi, I stole a piece from my wife, sweet & yummy.
They were out of egg rolls, but the dumplings were good. Â
Overall we were impressed. Â The person that took our order was very nice too.
This is as good as chicken gets and the first restaurant in Chicago that after finishing my meal and stepping out the door, I instantly wanted to go back in.
Let's get the logistical stuff out of the way first. The place is small but clean, easy to find, and service is helpful and friendly.
The wings are large and meaty, nothing puny or unsatisfying here. The skin is crispy and flavorful without being greasy and the meat is savory and juicy. Soy-garlic was my preferred sauce but the spicy bbq was really excellent too. Both sauces covered and sunk into the crispy skin without overwhelming and drowning out the rest of the wings. Really a great mix of flavors and textures that left us continually grabbing for more.
We also ordered the bulgogi dukboki and again I was blown away by the contrasting flavors and textures. The meat was well marinated but the dukboki really stood out for having been lightly fried, giving the rice cakes a slightly crispy outside that contrasted well with the soft and chewy inside. Never had dukboki like that before and the spicy kick to the dish was an additional bonus.
The bibimbap (spicy chicken) was solid, nothing particularly noteworthy stood out about it. Just a solid collection of meat, veggies, and rice nicely topped off with an easy egg. The dumpling appetizer was mediocre, not bad but not something worth shelling out cash for.
If you've been to Bon Chon in NYC, this is probably the closest thing in Chicago. In fact, I'd call the chicken at Dak equal to Bon Chon. We went on a busy night (a large group of college kids was there picking up a massive take out order) so we had to wait about 30-40 minutes for our food but it was worth every bit. I would also argue that Dak is superior to Crisp because at Crisp I felt like I was eating and tasting more sauce than meat. Here, there's great balance in how the sauce and meat is prepared and comes together in crunchy, sweet, savory, and meaty goodness. And the dukboki!
All in all, 5 stars for standout food.
My fingers are still sticky from the amazing soy garlic wings I had last night. Â As others have said, these are not the snack-size "wings" you've had at a thousand other places. Â These are whole chicken wings, and an order of 5 is enough for a meal. Â The moo I had as a side with the wings was the perfect complement to the garlicy goodness. Â Who knew I would love moo?
I was very impressed with my first visit. Â Good food, friendly staff, and pleasant decor. Â I look forward to trying more of the menu soon. Â Welcome to the neighborhood!
I'm not sure if this is a front for the mob or what, but I don't think it's a restaurant. Â I called in a to-go order and got an answering machine, which I think, fine, they're relatively new, maybe they're not taking phone orders yet. Â So I drove up there, because the word has been so good. Â There are three people in the restaurant. Â I get to the register. Â There is a sign that says "ask about the wait"--remember this is for wings--so I ask about the wait. Â The wait is 1.5 hours. Â For wings. Â There are three people in the restaurant. Â I ask him about the phone. Â He says they're much too busy for him to be answering the phones. Â There are three people in the restaurant. Â Mind, they don't deliver. Â Also their website is not operational. Â If they are a restaurant, they are awfuly disinterested in serving food.
Review Source:I am a huge fan of Bon Chon korean fried chicken and have been looking for a spot in Chicago that could compete with what I used to enjoy in NYC.
Dak was exactly that. Â Amazing fried chicken (both the spicy and soy garlic). Â The wings were huge, juicy, crispy, covered but not smothered in savory sauces. Also got the bulgogi dubbuki which was a delicious marriage of sweetly marinated beef and spicy rice cake. Â The rice cake had a slight crispiness on the outside, which was a great touch. Â We also tried the spicy chicken bibimbap, which had a great portion of varying veggies and meat. Â Lastly, we tried the dumplings which were pretty average. Â Albeit, I'll definitely be a frequent at Dak from now on for the chicken and the dubbuki.
Overall amazing food. Â The night we went was a very busy night for them, so it took 40 minutes to get our food, but well worth the wait.
At face value, Dak has all the elements in place that I look for when deciding on a place to eat. Small menu, half-modern, half hole-in-the-wall, relatively unique concept which is at its core, reasonably priced ethnic food. I really wanted, and expected, to love it. Unfortunately, this was not the case.
I went here on Friday night, and was generally underwhelmed. Wings ($5) certainly are large, but they're not that crispy, and the soy garlic sauce is not much different than BWW's generic Asian wing sauces. Rice bowls ($7.50) come with copious rice, veggies (greens, cucumbers), choice of protein, and a fried egg; unfortunately, there is superfluous iceberg lettuce in the bowl which adds nothing, and the "spicy" chicken (which we filled it with) is not remotely spicy. Side of kimchi ($2) is underwhelming and bland compared to other kimchis. My highlight was moo ($2), piquant pickled radish. There are some perks which merit mentioning, such as the uniformly nice staff and the broad array of Mexican cokes and Korean soft drinks.
All in all, Dak is a cozy space which offers an inexpensive twist on Korean food; however, the Korean chicken wing niche is not a large one, and it looks as if Crisp will continue to dominate it. I might come back in a while to see if the spicy BBQ is any better, but I'm not compelled after this visit.
I haven't written a Yelp review in a long time but this restaurant brought me out of retirement.
I went there on a Saturday night and it was moderately busy due to the soft opening. Â Originally, I was going to order 10 pcs of the soy garlic but he recommended the spicy bbq also. Â I decided to split 5/5. Â In addition, I got 2 rice bowls and egg rolls. Â This was enough to feed 5 people (2 girls, 1 vegetarian, 2 big meat-eating guys). Â
Whoa, was he right about the spicy bbq.  It was delicious.  The wings are huge  and the sauces are fantastic.  The soy garlic wasn't as sweet as Crisp (which I prefer anyways) and the spicy bbq.. tangy, a bit spicy, sweet and simply amazing.  The rice bowls are also amazing.  I'm not a big fan of rice bowls but these were really, really good.  The marinated beef one was definitely my favorite. Â
I'm happy that this place is doing well. Â These guys deserve two thumbs up. Â I've eaten Korean food my whole life and I'll be coming back frequently. Â My order was carryout so I'm sure it's even better when it's freshly made. Â Parking is relatively easy and service was top notch. Â Keep up the good work.
RJ B. summed up the differences between Crisp and Dak pretty well. Â Something to add, however, is the size and flavor differences. Â Service is great at both though!
Dak serves up some of the largest wings that I've had in the city. Â Unfortunately, they were far from the most flavorful. Â There are only two flavors to choose from: spicy bbq or soy garlic -- I tried both. Â The spicy bbq isn't actually that spicy, but the complimentary moo (pickled radish) was still a very welcome addition to the meal. Â The soy garlic trumped in flavor, but it still wasn't on par with Crisp. Â Size doesn't matter, folks! Â Crisp FTW.
I'm far from an expert on Korean food, but what I have tried, I've liked a lot. Dak seems to offer a more approachable, casual style of this cuisine.
The menu has two different kinds of wings (soy-garlic or spicy bbq) in two sizes (5 or 10). The wings are quite larger than what I'm used to, so when I tried to order 10, I was politely steered to just 5, and I'm glad I heeded their advice. Wings may seem expensive ($9 for 5 / $16 for $10), but when you consider the size, the price seems fair.
The wings were crispy and flavorful, with just the right amount of sauce. And again, these things are huge. (Are chickens bred larger in Korea?) I also ordered the bul gogi, which is always a favorite Korean dish of mine. Theirs was tasty, but I would've preferred a bit more texture to the beef--like more a char on it; instead this tasted like it had been steamed or boiled instead of grilled. It comes with rice and a choice of moo (radish salad) or kimchi, so it's plenty of food for the price.
A couple of appetizers are available (egg rolls, dumplings), as well as rice bowls and other kinds of gogi. Korean canned drinks too.
Food seems to be cooked to order, so don't expect it immediately. I waited about 10-15 for my order, but you can call ahead if pressed for time. The place seats about 20, so you've an option to dine in as well.
Conveniently located right off the Red Line stop at Granville. It's a great spot for a quick, casual meal or snack, and I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu.
If you've been to Crisp, skip this paragraph. My friend and I each ordered a Rice bowl (bibimbap) and split an order of wings with both sauces. The bowls alone are enough for a meal and are about half rice, half veggies/egg/meat. Everything was cooked well and the yolk was runny. They use the large size wings, think turkey size not buffalo style, and I preferred the soy garlic over the bbq. The skin is fried thin and crispy. Underneath that skin, is a lot of tender chicken meat.
The food is really similar to Crisp. If you're in the mood for Korean wings and location isn't an issue, here is my advice:
For more menu options, a busier atmosphere, communal seating, and indie rock in the background...go to Crisp.
If you want to spend a little less, a quieter place, individual tables, and Creed in the background...go to Dak.
Two white folks and a Korean guy walk into a Korean chicken joint...
Not the setup to a bad joke, but the setup to a freaking great meal. Â
I can't speak to authenticity. Â That's not my gig. Â I do know that my friend who actually is Korean seemed to feel that the bulgogi dukbokki were what he remembered eating growing up so I'll assume it's not too far off the mark. Â Also, why the hell haven't I had this before? Â Must remember to complain that he never told me about the tasty treat of dukbokki.
We had the pork dumplings which were light and tasty. Â Nothing amazing, but a solid appetizer.
The bulgogi dukbokki on the other hand was excellent. Â The meat was tender and flavorful. Â The dukbokki were akin to a slightly more dense gnocchi in texture. Â And the sauce was hot but in the gently increasing way. Â You didn't feel scorched by it, but more like someone laid a tiny hot towel on your tongue.
And then the soy wings. Â My god. Â By the time I was done with these they looked like a skeleton found in the desert after years of being picked over by the buzzards and bleaching in the sun. Â I would eat a bucket of the skin and die of the happiest heart attack imaginable. Â
It is obvious they're still getting their feet under them here. Â We came later in the evening and they closed early because they were out of food. Â We spoke to the owner and he was apologizing for the wait for our food (which wasn't really that long). Â Lines and waits could become the norm here. Â And they'd be worth the wait.
I absolutely loved this place, and can't wait to go back. Â It is an awesome addition to an area that is slowly developing a food scene.
I got 10 wings to go, half soy garlic and half spicy.  The soy garlic is definitely the way to go, as the spicy sauce tastes like watered down gochujjang.  However both sauces are a bit on the liquidy side, making the wings not crispy at all. (Maybe this was because I ordered to go and they were in a hurry?) My main concern though is that Korean fried chicken is known to be twice fried so to be extra crispy and melt away the fat that makes the skin really thick, but dak wings are thick skinned and seem to be fried only once. Also, the moo side dish is too much on the sweet side to really compliment the chicken. Overall  I added a star though because they have korean soft drinks like milkis.  Would love it if they carried chilsung cider too.
In short, Dak wings are good if you wanted fried chicken. But if you were expecting korean style fried chicken, these are just average. I'll probably be back to try the rice bowls, to see how they fare compared to bop n' grill
This place is legit as far as taste goes- my husband and I tried the garlic sauce wings, which was finger lickin' good. We ordered five piece, which was more than enough with their enormous serving of rice bowl; their bibimbap. I can see why the wait time would get longer if there are lot of orders since they're made to order, but I'd take fresh made to order Korean wings over waiting a bit longer. They also have moo(korean style pickled radish)which is a must when you're eating korean style wings :) the cherry on top is their selection of Korean sodas and drinks. May I suggest the milkis, Korean cream soda- goes perfectly with the wings. They're still in their soft opening phase, and since there isn't a official store front sign you might pass by it, but once you find it, make sure you walk in and try their wings!
Review Source:Dak wings is definitely an improvement to food in the neighborhood. Â This is not to say that we don't have great restaurants nearby, but rarely do we get the hottest new thing.
We have been twice since they opened and have focused mostly on the wings and the bulgogi. Â The wings are huge, a la Crisp in Lakeview. Â I personally prefer the wings at Crisp, but I am not going to travel to Lakeview if I can have a similar experience just a couple blocks from my house. Â The wings are giant, and yes, you do have to wonder where they are finding these giant chickens (although the menu does indicate that the chicken is hormone and antibiotic free), but the delicious smells will overcome you and honestly, it's hard to stop eating them. Of the two sauces offered, the soy garlic is superior, even though I typically prefer something spicier.
What I was more excited about was the bulgogi, since I lived with a Korean family for a while over seas. Â Really good Korean food is my jam. Â I can tell this is a family recipe and not something they made up because it seemed to fit with their aesthetic. Â I found the bulgogi to be perfectly seasoned, juicy, and nicely paired with sticky rice, kimchi, and some kale I roasted at home. I am excited to go back and try the bulgogi dukbokki and the kimchi fried rice, which is on the menu but not available yet. Â
The prices are a little higher than you might expect for a place this size, but the portions are enormous (remember GIANT WINGS) and I think the care put into each meal is worth the cost.
All this being said, I would recommend going at an off time, and not directly after work on a Friday evening, because I did have to wait 45 for my food. Â Who knows if they have gotten slammed before like that previously, they are pretty new, but the kitchen was not ready for the volume of orders. Â I put in my order, ran to CVS, ran home, ran back and still waited another 20 minutes for my food. This will not stop me from going back, not at all, it will just mitigate when I go to get my bulgogi and giant chicken wings. Â The other time we went, it was a Tuesday evening and the wait was not even 10 minutes.
Allow me to add my voice to those saying how fantastic this place is. Usually during a soft opening, a restaurant doesn't have their stuff together. This one does and boy is it tasty. Went at 6 on Friday just as it was starting to get busy. Got 10 wings, 5 garlic and 5 BBQ, dumplings and a side of kim chi. The wings are enormous, but then you should already know that when you're going to a Korean wings place. Very flavorful and unlike buffalo wings, you can taste the chicken. The sauces are great, though the garlic did need some Sriracha to liven it up. The kim chi was so-so, but that didn't distract from a great and inexpensive (considering it was three of us eating) meal. Can't wait to go back. Also, I forgot to ask whether they will be BYOB in the future. So someone please ask that.
Review Source:This place is awesome - I've already been three times. Â The wings are great (and large), but I really like the rice bowls. Â Whatever sauce they are using is simply the best. Â I could literally eat it with a spoon. Â I prefer the spicy chicken bowl, but I'll say that it is quite spicy. Â A nice change for those of us who appreciate the heat.
I think they are experiencing some opening jitters and running behind schedule, but they're really nice about it and I'm happy a neighborhood place is so busy and (hopefully) successful!
My new favorite korean spot!!!
My husband and I ordered 10 wings (half soy garlic & half spicy bbq), bulgogi ddukbogi, Â and egg rolls. The wings are huge! 5 wings at Dak would be considered a 10 piece wing set anywhere else. Most places separate the wing into 2 different pieces, while Dak serves the entire wing intact. I loved the soy garlic wings, they were the perfect amount of sweet and garlic. The skin on the wings were amazing (thin and crisp). The bulgogi ddukbogi was like none, I had before. The rice cakes had a nice crisp on the outside and was soft and chewy on the inside. The spicy sauce and the sweetness of the bulgogi is a great combination. If you love spicy dishes, this one is a must! My husband is obsessed with the egg rolls here. You can tell the egg rolls are homemade and fresh. Â I'm not sure exactly what was in the filling, but I think there was 2 different types of meat.
We couldn't finish all our wings and took almost half the wings home to eat the next day. The staff was really nice and pleasant. We went at 8 o clock on a Wed, and the place was packed. Can't wait to go back. =)
I went to Dak on the first day they opened and have been several times since. It's a really great, although unassuming, Korean place that offers Korean wings (5 is enough for one person), bi bim bap (called rice bowls there) and types of gogi (meat with rice).
Prices are cheap and the staff (family owned) is awesome. Great addition to Granville!
Picked up ten wings to go - half soy garlic, half spicy bbq. The wings are the whole wing, and five are enough for a meal w/o anything else. Took about 15 minutes or so to get my order, even with an empty shop. It's the first week of this place being open so I expected it to take a little while. In the future I would probably call ahead to pick up and avoid waiting. Not a problem at all.
The wings themselves are a very good balance between saucy and crispy, the garlic is similar to buffalo wild wings' spicy garlic, but much more complex and tasty. The spicy bbq is a korean bbq sauce, sweet, spicy, a little vinegary. Reminds me of the wing sauce Great Beijing uses on their Gang Pong [sp?] chicken, but not as sweet.
Definitely a new standby place in the neighborhood, bordering on being worth a special trip!
My husband and I love Korean food and wings, so we were excited to try out Dak yesterday. We ordered ten wings, split between the soy garlic and spicy bbq flavors, and the bulgogi dukbokki. Our food was ready in about ten minutes, and the fellow at the counter (the owner, I think) was very friendly.
We'd never had dukbokki before and weren't sure what to expect. It turned out to be large rice noodle sticks, about the size of baby carrots, stir-fried in Korean chili paste, topped with bulgogi and a few pieces of broccoli. The bulgogi was PERFECT - flavorful, a little sweet, super tender, without any bits of fat or gristle. The rice sticks were chewy, moderately spicy, garlicky, with just a little sweetness. Eat it while it's hot! By the time we were finishing, the rice sticks had cooled and become tough and chewy in a not-fun-to-eat way. The portion was also smaller than we were expecting for $8. It was enough food to go with 10 wings, but I'd be disappointed if it was the only thing I'd ordered.
The wings are HUGE. When the menu says "wings," it means the whole thing, from the "drumstick" to the wingtip. (I found the wingtips weren't worth bothering with; there was very little to them besides bone and gristle.) The wings are breaded, which I'm not usually a fan of, but the skin was still crisp and the breading helped hold the delicious sauces. Have lots of napkins ready! The spicy bbq was covered in richly flavored, slightly sweet chili sauce. I'd say they were moderately spicy, enough to enjoy the heat without it building up to intolerable. Obviously, I thought they were great, but the soy garlic wings were even better. Not spicy at all, but covered in a delicious and addictive sauce. I'm pretty sure there was ginger in there as well as the garlic.
The little side of moo - cubed daikon radish and carrots lightly pickled in rice vinegar - was a great counterpoint to the rich and spicy food. We'll definitely be going back to try some other dishes and get more of those wings!
Dak literally just opened yesterday. I was really impressed. We got the bulgogi, and the dak wings. The bulgogi was awesome. The beef obviously had been marinated for a long time which makes a big difference in flavor. The wings are huge and easily worth the price.
The kimchi was good, and so was the moo. This is the first time I've ever had moo (daikan radishes).
I'm impressed. Opening a restaurant is hard, and they hit the quality of food right on. I'll be back and will probably try the rice bowls next time.
I walk by this restaurant's location fairly frequently and I've had my eye on it for several weeks. It's my understanding that they're in the "soft opening" phase, so some publicity about them may be forthcoming. Good to have it open and running ...
I tried what is logically the house specialty (wings). This information may not be necessary for a big-city audience, but I'd like to emphasize that the wings are BIG. This ain't BWW. Two people could easily make a meal out a five-wing order. Something to keep in mind when you're scanning the prices ...
I'll be going back for a rice bowl sometime soon. Based on one visit, this is a great addition to the Granville strip.
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