82 Kimbap operates a counter inside Sterling Food Hall in the Chicago Loop, built around a single format: kimbap made fresh daily. The name references the Korean pronunciation of "82," which sounds like the word for quick, and doubles as a nod to South Korea's country code.
The menu runs through six varieties — Spam, Spam Cheese, Tuna, Tofu, Beef Bulgogi, and Spicy Pork — each rolled with pickled radish, burdock, egg, carrots, and a signature purple rice. The format is grab-and-go, geared toward quick lunches in the Loop, and regulars have been known to catch the kitchen sold out on popular rolls.
The Infatuation rated it 8/10.
The menu runs through six varieties — Spam, Spam Cheese, Tuna, Tofu, Beef Bulgogi, and Spicy Pork — each rolled with pickled radish, burdock, egg, carrots, and a signature purple rice. The format is grab-and-go, geared toward quick lunches in the Loop, and regulars have been known to catch the kitchen sold out on popular rolls.
The Infatuation rated it 8/10.