Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for What A Dumpling yet. Call (847) 583-2938 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Korean restaurants in Illinois
Most Korean restaurants in Illinois open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:00 PM on weekdays; 78% are open on Sundays and 43% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 51 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
801 Civic Center DriveNiles, IL 60714
About What A Dumpling
What A Dumpling is a Korean restaurant you'll find at 801 Civic Center Drive in Niles, Illinois. Our Niles guide covers 96 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
You can visit for dine-in. Offerings include vegan options.
Reservations are accepted; call (847) 583-2938 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Korean Restaurant
- Address
- 801 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL 60714
- Phone
- (847) 583-2938
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for Korean restaurants)
Korean restaurants are usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Korean restaurants in Illinois.
Typical prices for Korean restaurants in Illinois
Based on 13 menus with 624 priced items from Korean restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $15.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.00 and $19.83.
We don’t have What A Dumpling’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Korean restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Bulgogi | 62% | $20.99 |
| Kimchi Fried Rice | 38% | $16.50 |
| Pork Bulgogi | 38% | $19.99 |
| Japchae | 31% | $16.11 |
| Kimchi Stew | 31% | $15.99 |
| Seafood Pancake | 31% | $18.77 |
| Milkis | 31% | $3.00 |
| Grilled Mackerel | 23% | $17.99 |
Calculated from 13 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegan options
Planning
- No reservations
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of What A Dumpling there are 16 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 36 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (7), Pizza (4), Cafes & Coffee (4), and Burgers & Fast Food (4).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Korean restaurants are within a mile and 7 within three miles. The closest is So Gong Dong, < 0.1 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ChineseRed Wok< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & Desserts80 Million Rice Cake< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodOh K-Dog & Egg Toast< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & Coffee85°C Bakery Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's0.3 mi
What to expect at a Korean restaurant
Korean restaurants range from tabletop barbecue, where you grill marinated meats yourself, to soup and stew houses, fried chicken shops and casual spots serving bibimbap and noodles. Almost every meal comes with banchan – small complimentary side dishes such as kimchi, pickled vegetables and seasoned greens that are usually refilled on request.
What to order
- Bulgogi or galbi – marinated beef for the grill
- Bibimbap – rice bowl with vegetables, egg and chili paste, often in a hot stone pot
- Kimchi jjigae or soondubu – comforting stews
- Korean fried chicken – soy-garlic or spicy glaze
Good to know
- Banchan refills are free – just ask.
- Barbecue restaurants often require at least two orders of meat per table.
- All-you-can-eat barbecue usually has a time limit of about 90 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is What A Dumpling located?
What A Dumpling is located at 801 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL 60714.
What is the phone number of What A Dumpling?
You can call What A Dumpling at (847) 583-2938.
Does What A Dumpling offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for What A Dumpling. Listed service options: dine-in.
Does What A Dumpling take reservations?
Yes, What A Dumpling accepts reservations.
What else is near What A Dumpling?
There are 36 other places to eat and drink within a mile of What A Dumpling. Nearby options include Red Wok (< 0.1 mi), 80 Million Rice Cake (< 0.1 mi), and Oh K-Dog & Egg Toast (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Korean restaurants near What A Dumpling?
3 other Korean restaurants within a mile. The closest is So Gong Dong, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Korean restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 13 menus with 624 priced items from Korean restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $15.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.00 and $19.83.
Nearby places
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