Holu - Chicago

4.6

532 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

Derived from the Chinese Pinyin word “huo lu”, meaning fire pit, HOLU is a modern Asian steakhouse featuring the world’s finest meat — including USDA Prime beef, dry aged in-house with Himalayan pink salt, as well as snow aged Japanese A5 Wagyu, Australian Wagyu, North American Wagyu and more. Complemented with the most sustainable seafood and freshest organic vegetables available, omakase style menus are prepared on a smokeless, ceramic charcoal grill. The bar highlights thoughtfully curated, progressive cocktails as well as select wine, spirits, sake and beer. HOLU is located in Chicago’s West Chinatown neighborhood. Reservations are accepted for parties up to six. Complimentary lot parking is available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary Asian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 17:30–22:00
Phone number
(312) 291-8472
Website
http://www.holuchicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Not Available
Private party facilities
Semi-private dining is available for up to 6 guests

Location
2101 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60616
Area
China Town
Cross Street
Jefferson Street & West 21st Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
CTA Red Line - Cermak-Chinatown stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 532 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Holu in Chicago offers an "unforgettable dining experience" with exceptional barbecue, praised for its "amazing food" and ambiance. The personalized service, especially by standout server Leo, is frequently highlighted as "phenomenal." While the set menu format may not suit all, the quality and unique experience make it a top choice for special occasions.

532 Reviews

C
Charlotta
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every interaction with this team was supreme. All experts in their field. Excellent cocktails &food so delicious. Great experience indeed.
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priscilla
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Leo was amazing and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!
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Doreen
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb service (Leo is exceptional) and the personalized cooking/high quality cuts of dry aged beef something to experience. We will be returning!
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Rachel
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience! We got the classic package and added the tartare and crab cake. We definitely ordered too much food, but it was all wonderful, especially the tartare.
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Brienne
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the service is always great. they always make us feel like we are special and we feel well cared for
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Nick
VIP
Chicago
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 6 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing. - foods great, very quiet space, it was very good. Service was top tier.
Holu - ChicagoResponded on 10 September 2024
Dear Nick: Thank you very much for taking the time to visit HOLU, and for sharing your feedback. We are so pleased to know you enjoyed the experience as a whole. We take great care in sourcing premium proteins and ingredients and training our staff to provide the most outstanding guest experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to our dining room soon.
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Marielle
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! We loved it! We will be coming back! Great service and food!
Holu - ChicagoResponded on 10 September 2024
Dear Marielle: Thank you very much for taking the time to visit HOLU, and for sharing your feedback. We are so pleased to know you enjoyed the experience as a whole. We take great care in sourcing premium proteins and ingredients and training our staff to provide the most outstanding guest experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to our dining room soon.
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Bebe
Chicago
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on 29 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I have heard about this restaurant for a long time, so I decided to try it out with my friends tonight. There were only a few other tables dining in the restaurant. I was surprised that this restaurant does not offer a la carte menu. We were one man and three ladies, and any of the three set menus offered would have been too much food for us. Since we had no choice, we ended up ordering the "classic" which seemed to have the least number of dishes on the menu. But it was still too much to finish. We left the last two dishes and it was a complete waste. The ingredients were generally good. We only ordered two bottles of beer and a tea. The final bill was nearly $600. I think it is too expensive for Korean BBQ. Although it is good, it is not worth it. Especially limiting guests to ordering only set menus, which I think is unreasonable. It was an experience but I won’t come back again !
Holu - ChicagoResponded on 11 September 2024
Hello Babe: Thank you very much for taking the time to visit HOLU. As a modern Asian steakhouse, our concept varies greatly from that of a Korean BBQ experience. We source the finest cuts of beef from Australia, Japan and the US, as well as seafood from some of the most pristine waters in the world. While we are sorry to hear your dining experience didn't meet your expectations on this visit, we hope you will give HOLU another opportunity to win you over in the future.
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daniella
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Staff were kind, helpful, present. Food was delicious!
Holu - ChicagoResponded on 10 September 2024
Dear Daniella: Thank you very much for taking the time to visit HOLU, and for sharing your feedback. We are so pleased to know you enjoyed the experience as a whole. We take great care in sourcing premium proteins and ingredients and training our staff to provide the most outstanding guest experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to our dining room soon.
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Ray
VIP
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Leo is the best server I’ve had!!! Phenomenal!!!!!
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FAQs

Holu - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 532 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

2101 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60616

Additional information

Cross Street
Jefferson Street & West 21st Street
Area
China Town
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 17:30–22:00
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary Asian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
CTA Red Line - Cermak-Chinatown stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.holuchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 291-8472
Catering
Not Available
Private party facilities
Semi-private dining is available for up to 6 guests

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Permanently Closed

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