Rice'N Bread has been serving Wrigleyville since 1959, operating under earlier names like Hamburger King, Sonia's, and Chester's before new ownership took over in early 2013. The diner kept its American backbone — omelets, burgers, rice and gravy — and built a Korean menu out alongside it.
That mashup runs through the whole menu: Bulgogi and Bibimbop platters, a Galbi Burger, and DanDak and BulDak fried chicken in sweet and spicy versions sit next to beef teriyaki and Akutagawa, a customer-created stir-fry of scrambled eggs, sprouts, and green peppers with a choice of protein. YetCaMein, a noodle soup in warm broth topped with boiled egg, scallions, and chicken or pork, is another longtime menu fixture, alongside kimchi and other Korean sides.
Regulars point to friendly service from the staff and owner, a cozy, welcoming room, and a menu wide enough to cover both traditional Korean plates and American diner staples in one sitting.
That mashup runs through the whole menu: Bulgogi and Bibimbop platters, a Galbi Burger, and DanDak and BulDak fried chicken in sweet and spicy versions sit next to beef teriyaki and Akutagawa, a customer-created stir-fry of scrambled eggs, sprouts, and green peppers with a choice of protein. YetCaMein, a noodle soup in warm broth topped with boiled egg, scallions, and chicken or pork, is another longtime menu fixture, alongside kimchi and other Korean sides.
Regulars point to friendly service from the staff and owner, a cozy, welcoming room, and a menu wide enough to cover both traditional Korean plates and American diner staples in one sitting.