
Founded in Chicago
MADANG IS A KOREANAMERICAN CAFE AND COCKTAIL CONCEPT CREATED BY SIMON YUN AND MICHELLE LEE.

Our Story
Madang began with our shared love of hospitality, travel, and cocktails. As we visited bars around the world, we became inspired by the way a well-made drink could tell a story, introduce an unexpected flavor, or bring back a familiar memory. We began applying what we learned to the ingredients and experiences that shaped our own Korean-American upbringing.
Michelle + Simon
Founders, bartenders
Bringing it to life
In October 2025, we brought Madang to life through our first Chicago pop-up. Since then, each gathering has given us the opportunity to share new drinks, welcome new and familiar faces, and continue shaping what Madang can become.
Madang Pop-Ups
For now, Madang lives through pop-ups, collaborations, and the community growing around them. One day, we hope to give it a permanent home in Chicago - a modern café and cocktail bar built around thoughtful drinks, warm hospitality, and the feeling of gathering in a shaored courtyard.


