Chae, Modern Korean Restaurant

Delicious. Every time I try a new item, I am blown away. It's a shame there's less than a month to continue enjoying the menu, though owner Daniel Chae has promised some of the beloved dishes will live on at his other restaurants. Their lunch specials are great deals if you're looking for an easy way to try out the food, but hurry, as your time is now limited. Check out Chae's sibling restaurants UR/BUN and All About Cha for great experiences as well. Bonus tip: If you're a fan of old fashioneds, I highly recommend Chae's. The house version is made with Basil Hayden and honey for a touch of sweetness. One of the best in the city.

We came on a Friday night and didn't have a reservation, but there was seating at the bar, so there was no wait! Meredith, the bartender, is charming and accommodating! We loved interacting with her, she made us feel very welcome and gave great suggestions! To start we had an order of the spicy chicken wings and two orders of the pork buns (there are 2 on each plate, so we had 4)...both were OUTSTANDING. You can't come here and not have the wings: the outside was crunchy, the meat was succulent, and the sauce on them was legitimate perfection. Under the "buns" section (sandwiches) we ordered the pork belly - it is so delicious and comes wrapped in a pillow soft bun and topped with pickled onions and a mild sauce. Next came our family entrée of bulgogi with a side of rice which was seasoned perfectly and more than enough food for 2 people! We brought home leftovers. To finish our already perfect and extravagant meal we ordered both desserts: red bean and hoedduck...don't let the names lead you away from the euphoria awaiting you! The hoedduck was awesome! It's a light and airy pastry ball topped with peanuts, house made caramel, and ice cream, but the red bean was our FAVORITE: it is thick and luscious like cheesecake, served alongside a sesame cracker (sweet like graham cracker) and topped with kiwis..the perfect melding of flavors. While sitting at the bar, one of the staff members was cleaning glasses and making drinks and struck up conversation with us! We had a fun time talking about what we'd ordered and how great the atmosphere was and then we learned that he's the owner! I really liked that he was working with and helping his team and not just mingling with tables. That is rare to see in a manager let alone an owner! All around impressed with this place and we will be patrons for life.

Very unique restaurant! Very friendly and cozy environment! Hate to see this place closing next week, but I do plan on checking out the other Chae restaurants here in OKC.

The atmosphere is inviting and the service is always spectacular. We always order 4 or 5 courses and everything is always timed perfectly. I've never felt rushed or had course crowding. The owner is there a lot and usually stops by to make sure everything is running smoothly. The food....It is life changing! Flavors are excellent and you will want to try everything!

It's hard to earn all 5 in my view but, this restaurant gave a purely pleasurable experience. Menu explanations accompanied by friendly faces and authentic Korean food. Some innovative cooking to enhance well executed traditional recipes.