
Crisp
Crisp is a Lakeview Chicago institution founded by Jae Lee and Doug Funke that pioneered Korean fried chicken in the city, blending Lee's Korean upbringing with American comfort food sensibilities. The restaurant is celebrated for its double-fried chicken glazed in sweet soy, ginger, and garlic, with signature dishes including the Funke Chicken and the Original Bad Boy Buddha Bowl; it has been featured on Food Network and earns consistent praise as Chicago's best Korean fried chicken.