Crisp

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3599) • $$

"I have had this place on my list for a couple years and finally found myself in the neighborhood to go! Definitely some food competition on the block but Crisp holds its own. I loved the customer service and friendly staff. They love what they do and seeing the customers enjoy their meals. I ordered a 5 piece, two sauce, wing meal. I opted in for the sassy and Korean bbq. The cashier was so generous and allowed me to get a sac sac for free just to see how I enjoyed it. My personal favorite sauce of the wings were the Korean bbq as it's spicy and sticky similar to a glaze. And it has a kick of spice/ heat which is needed. You don't get bored with this sauce. The wings were large but super crispy. I'll be back for sure!"

Cho Sun Ok Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (1318)

"11/16/23 - I met my buddy here for lunch this afternoon. After the Yelp Elite Event I had a craving for Bibimop, unfortunately they didn't have bibimop. My friend doesn't eat very much meat so Korean BBque was not an option for him. Neither one of us is very versed in Korean cuisine but I'm really digging the different flavors that Korean food offer. It seems like they really are creative in blending different spices & textures especially w/things like the bibimop which I absolutely love it. That being did this is quaint little corner restaurant that serve a variety of different dishes. Like most Korean restaurants they serve an assortment of small Banchan dishes with the meal. We both ordered separately starting with/shared appetizer dishes of tofu seasoned with/onions, red peppers, green onions, sesame seeds, marinated onions in a fish sauce tasty snack. We also ordered pot sticker pan fried nice and crunchy. We then ordered separate dishes, he got some type of noodle dish w/clear noodle that o don't care for (didn't try them). I ordered a plate of beef bulgogi that was super tender & tasty. I would like to go back again w/someone that is versed in the Korean cuisine as neither of us was very knowledgeable about the dishes we ordered. Still the meal was very good w/good service I have eaten at a Korean barbecue before w/the little cooking pans below an overhead exhaust but unfortunately we didn't go that route due to my buddy not really eating meat. They do have this option here w/a variety of options that I would like to explore in the future"

bopNGrill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (968)

"After a long weekend in Chicago we decided to end it at a Diners Drive Ins and Dive spot and it did not disappoint! We went around 2:00pm on a Sunday. Parking was a little difficult to find, but after driving around the block a couple of times we lucked out and found a parking spot across the street. We ordered our food from a kiosk they have set up. Our food was ready in no-time. We got the BBQ chicken bowl, a deluxe burger, and kimchi fries. Everything was amazing. I would love to get the BBQ chicken bowl again - it was lighter (compared to the pizza and burgers we had been eating all weekend) and packed with flavor. The kimchi fries were delicious! And the burger was juicy and very tasty. We will definitely be back!"

Amitabul

★★★★☆ 4.4 (555) • $$

"Staying with my friends, who happen to be vegan, I asked them to take me to their favorite restaurants around Chicago. They brought me to Chef Bill's Amitabul: Healing Buddhist Spiritual Vegan Cuisine. This was one of the most calming, tasty dining experiences I have had!We arrived around 6:45pm on a Friday and immediately were seated at a table in the front of the restaurant, right next to what appeared to be a Buddhist shrine. We were given menus and water and plenty of time to look over the menu. The inside of the restaurant is deep with booths and tables. There were a few others seated but the sound levels were great. It took a little bit for our food to arrive but we were able to enjoy a plate of Mandoo Vegan Dumplings to tide us over. These were delicious and we appreciated the spiced miso sauce.For dinner, I ordered the Chop Chae from the steamed stir veggies section of the menu, with a medium level of spice. Chop Chae is steamed sweet potato noodles with three kinds of mushroom, gathered with veggies. This was excellent! The noodles were so good and I loved all the veggies and the medium spice level was great. This was a surprisingly filling meal; I did not want dessert. HahaI am so glad I got to experience Amitabul! Such a calming environment with friendly staff. I do not follow a vegan diet, but I would have zero hesitation coming back for a meal here!"

Daebak Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.6 (756) • $$

"The ability to protein load at a Korean bbq restaurant is ideal. Between the beef combo and the seafood tofu soup, I got 70g of protein here. The marinated beef is my favorite, but my kid insists on getting a variety. We had 4 in our party and the large combo ($84.99) was all eaten. Every single piece of meat and all of the banchan. They offer a bean paste soup or a kimchi and tofu soup for free with the combo meals. Even though they offer soup for free, I always order the spicy seafood tofu soup for $9.99. -Especially during the colder months. Service is always great here. If you come here during the afternoon, there's virtually no wait at all. Dinner waits can be 30+ minutes"

Jess Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (567) • $$

"Mmmmmmmm. I miss this place. It's really good. Beef pad Thai was a strange color but so delicious!! Even the baby loved it. I should have taken a photo of him but I was digging in and couldn't multitask. Husband got the basil chicken. He is not big on Asian food which is why we don't come here more often. I mean it's only 5-10 minutes from our home. We should come once a week!!! Oh well. I'm gonna start sneaking on my weekday lunches when he's working. We also had to sneak a red bean coconut smoothie. Couldn't let our boy see it cause then we wouldn't get a sip. Hubby likes it. So I said I'd share it although I didn't really want too. Service is great. They'll get super busy but they'll get to you eventually. Anyway, check them out. Food is great and reasonably priced. Less than $40 with tax and tip. I'd rather spend it here than Panera which is where my husband prefers for the fresher / healthier. But honestly, we spent 42 the other day at Panera for 2 cups of soup, 1/2 a salad, 1/2 a sandwich and a cup of macaroni/cheese. Really?! I know. Everything is much more expensive nowadays. Well, we can get healthy options at Jenn's too! They have many options. Veggies and tofu and other yummy options."

Ahjoomah's Apron

★★★★☆ 3.5 (666) • $$

"Second time coming and I will be a regular. No doubt about it. My friend ordered the Kalbi dish and it arrived very quickly. The meat was well seasoned but some parts were rough. I expected thinner cut to be better for chewing purposes. One additional plus is that it also comes with the side dishes. So you didn't have to worry about only eating meat for the price that was paid. One thing I did note is the menu says it comes with ox tail bone broth if you dine in. However our server said we didn't get that but offered rice instead. Different but I didn't think deeply into it."

10Q Chicken

★★★★★ 4.5 (383) • $$

"We enjoyed the katsu chicken and Korean bbq chicken bowl and the kangnam style bowl. We ate inside which was no frills and plenty of space. All tasted really good. We ordered at counter and then they called our name for pick up. Service was friendly."

Jin Ju

★★★★☆ 4.2 (401)

"Get some Korean among the many Asian restaurants in Andersonville. It's got plenty of smaller and bigger options to choose from. Jin Ju is a pretty nice looking place, but it's not expensively fancy though. Actually it's quite affordable to be honest. There's also Korean liquors that go good with the food as well. After doing stuff around the area, we came here. It's strange that a Swedish neighborhood has so many Asian restaurants. This is just one of many of these. Has to be the most affordable. We got some of the soju. It's $3 for a sampler cup. This is a Korean liquor made from sweet potatoes. This is pretty much like vodka except sweeter. As for the food, we got the Kimchi Mandoo. It's about $18, which was kind of a lot for the portion. These were pretty much dumplings with kimchi it seemed. Has quite a bit to choose from. It's pretty expensive for the entrees, but get some of the smaller things. There's some things that are meaty like bulgogi, and there's dumplings for vegetarians."

92 Town Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.6 (518) • $$

"There aren't many good Korean restaurants in the southwest suburbs, so we typically travel towards the north burbs to get a better experience. My wife and I decided to try this restaurant based on positive reviews of high quality meat and we are so glad to have found this gem! The pahjuhn (seafood pancake) was light, airy and delicious. Many restaurants make them dense and very oily, so this was a great start to our meal. We went with their most popular Combo B, which serves 2 people with a variety of meats including kalbi, bulgogi, samgyupsal, and brisket (most popular cuts in Korean cuisine). I can confidently say that the food here was of excellent quality, as it tastes very similar to my mother's homemade cooking. Great assortment of fresh bonchon, white rice, and a palette cleansing side salad will come with the meal. The owner was very polite and friendly and had a great conversation with him. Our service was excellent and the food was delicious, we will be returning again in the near future! Highly recommended for anyone who wants an authentic Korean dining experience -Best,Charlie"

Bonchon

★★★★☆ 3.7 (455) • $$

"Everything you imagine fried chicken to be; crispy, crunchy and juicy with a Korean twist. Double fried chicken with a sauce that's brushed on after cooking. There were people sitting and enjoying food inside. There were also several to-go orders being picked up. We were greeted, asked if we were dining in and handed a menu. I must say, the aromas had my belly dancing. We sat and looked over the menu. Decided on wings and mixed up the sauces. Not really in the mood for spicy, so we opted for 1/2 Korean BBQ and 1/2 soy garlic. Coleslaw was our side choice. It was about ten minutes before hot food came out. As we walked back to the parking lot, the smell of Korean fried chicken escaped the bag. I wanted to plop down anywhere and try one of those wings. I waited till I was home and enjoyed it with hubby. Yes!!!! It's all the rage!!!! Soy garlic was my favorite. I have to be in the mood for spicy but, I do plan to try it."

Chodang Tofu House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (307) • $$

"It is absolutely divine! It's one of the best korean places I've tried in the burbs!! It was my first time trying a cold noodle & it was pretty decent, unlike anything I've had before. Bulgolgi & kalbi are always good but the star of the show was the seafood & beef soon tofu stew!! The atmosphere is very comfortable and good for small gatherings."

Chicago Kalbi

★★★★☆ 4 (369) • $$$

"Chicago Kalbi is a long time Albany Park favorite for unique Asian cuisine. It has more than it looks. Sure the place is small, but they can somehow get all this food out. For many they consider this the best place for Korean barbecue. This is a great long time local business that's been family owned for years. After coming from a few bars, we needed something to eat. In comes this place, or actually we came to this place. This is one of the many ethnic restaurants in Albany Park, and one of the best in the city to get Korean barbecue for sure. Not just barbecue. Of course vegetarians can get something. A few choices. We came later one evening after hanging around at some bars around here. Even though it's mostly meaty stuff, we found a few vegetarian items. We got the Yasai Gyoza, which were pretty cool looking. It's $7 for quite a bit. These are green colored things that look like potstickers. For sure would come here again. It's one of the favorites for Korean in the city, according to many lists and polls. Take a trip up here and try some things."

Ssyal

★★★★☆ 4.3 (319) • $$

"5 stars all across the board! Didn't even matter that service was kind of slow because the food was as authentic as authentic Korean gets !Being a last minute decision driving by, we saw a couple people walking out and decided to try it since I had heard all good things. It was wonderful!The best rice cakes we have found in a while. Their bimbop hot stone pot was delicious with extra crunchy rice at the bottom. Flavors were on 10 and enjoyed every single delicious bite !"

Agit

★★★★★ 4.5 (270) • $$

"Fun place to enjoy karaoke and Korean food at a surprisingly affordable price. For people who are going here for the first time there's some things that would be good to know:1. Much of the song list is in a foreign language (Korean, Chinese, etc.) Most of the selection in English is pop music so most of the music you'll find is ones that were popular in the radio in the last half century -- limited if you're looking for show tunes, oldies, pop opera, etc.2. The food may seem a little pricey at first, but if you look at my pictures you'll see that these are more party sized portions. Each dish can easily feed more than one person (in particular, the fried chicken).3. Service is quick and friendly and you do not need to know Korean. The staff is very helpful with everything from getting extra utensils to taking a group picture.With that said, it's quite an enjoyable experience and I've paid more at other spots for less food and worse karaoke experience. I didn't find any of the spicy items here to be too hot, appropriate I think for those who have a lower spice tolerance. I particularly enjoyed items that were fried and found them to be quite crispy. Audio quality was pretty good as well. The design of the room helped to isolate the noise between rooms and prevent the sound from bouncing around the walls too much. The microphones were also above average in picking up the sound of the vocals.Overall, fun karaoke experience and delicious food here make it a good choice to celebrate or have a fun evening out."

RYUU Asian BBQ & Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (316) • $$$

"I had made reservations for 4, but the kids canceled on us last minute. I called in to change the reservation from 4 to 2, and had no problem doing that. This place was pretty full when we arrived and it seemed like they had stop taking people in. So make a reservation if at all possible, because you might not have any luck if you try to come in as a walk in. We were originally planning on ordering a la carte, but somehow convinced ourselves to do the All You Can Eat. There's a lot of rules and regulations on this, but don't order like an idiot and you'll be fine. The max is two items per person at a time, and that's honestly enough for one sitting. Where you have to be careful is ordering a bunch of appetizers. Don't be a dumbass like myself. The thing is they offer all the popular Asian appetizers. Crab rangoon, fried dumplings, lumpia and a bunch of other popular ones. Yea I did order the ones mentioned. I couldn't help myself. They were all good except for the lumpia. Not the greatest and definitely wouldn't order it again. For the meats, we ordered beef only. We got Ribeye, chadolbaegi, spicy beef bulgogi, and Kalbi. They were all good except for maybe the chadobaegi. It's a brisket cut; but just cut way to think and lacked any flavor. I also ordered their Thai fried rice and it comes in a big bowl. So definitely a lot of food. They also literally all my favorites Asian dishes so it was difficult to choose the right mix. Have to focus on just meat next time. Will definitely be returning."

Ban Po Jung

★★★★☆ 4.1 (300)

"This Korean restaurant is a hidden gem. We ordered soft tofu soup, streaming potstickers, kalbi, bulgogi beef, and spicy marinated blue crabs. These dishes are great. Taste like Korean home cooking food. This is the first time I tried the spicy marinated blue crabs.The husband and wife that serve us were nice. Service is friendly There is plenty of parking space in the front of the restaurant."

Kogii Kogii

★★★★☆ 3.8 (331) • $$

"We never had Korean BBQ this place was very nice , open plenty of seating, able to have a good conversation over dinner we did Combo A and it was well worth it we told the front counter waitress that we never done Korean BBQ it so how would you she help use and explain everything and told us about how it eaten in Korea and about the Flavors the different sauces explain each side from the pickles to the onion salad ,an the spicy kimchi it was fun experience to cook our meats from the table and told us in what order to cook our meats to get the maximum flavors and the rib eye was so tender the restaurant was nicely decorated as well we will be back"

SoJu BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.2 (268) • $$

"My son and I came here before a Blackhawks game. Parking here can be challenging, but even if you have to park down the street and walk here a block, it's definitely worth the walk. The restaurant was half full when we arrived, so fortunately for us we were able to get a table right and our order out in soon after. The staff here was outstanding. They worked together as a team and got us in and out without skipping a beat. My son ordered their KFC. Korean Fried chicken with their spicy sauce. These were really good. The heat was perfect. But most importantly, the sauce had so much flavor. The wings were fried perfectly with just the perfect amount of batter to give it a nice crispy outside. Wouldn't hesitate ordering these again. I ordered their Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap bowl. This bowl was out of this world. You get steamed rice, cabbage, kimchi, radish, carrots, pickled cucumber, sautéed eggplant, sautéed spinach, and then topped with a perfectly fried egg, sesame oil, and a very flavorful and tender beef bulgogi. Such a delicious bowl and I'm kicking myself for not trying Korean food more often. All the flavors meshed perfectly together. Definitely a must try. I will definitely be returning very soon."

Peking Mandarin

★★★★☆ 4.1 (235)

"05/27/24 - My sister, her friend Tom & I went to this place by mistake thinking it was Great Sea Restaurant . I've eaten at Great Sea before for my nieces birthday. Naturally I was taken aback not remembering the layout.Duhhhh different places. Both Peking Mandarin & Great Sea are on a southeast corner only about 3 blocks apart. Both have yellow & red signage which further added to the confusion in our befuddled mind. We went here after a Memorial Day Service @ Montrose Cemetery for the Japanese veterans (my Ma & Pa are also resting in this section). I unfortunately missed most of the ceremony. While we sat there for over 15 minutes before I finally asked if we could order (slow service). While we sat there waiting it seemed like they were very short staffed but had a decent amount of people dining there as well as a pretty brisk turn around on carry out orders. Peking Mandarin is a $CASH$ only restaurant or Zelle (NO CREDIT CARDS). Peking Mandarin as the name suggests is a Chinese restaurant w/a twist. They seem to have a mix of small dishes like banchan in Korean restaurants We ordered 2 dishes Mongolian Beef (came w/no noodles?) & kung pow chicken, (neither dish was anything special). The also gave us a few dishes of Banchan. The kimchi was EXCEPTIONAL and the best that I ever had. They also had a dish w/takuan a yellow radish dish named after a Japanese priest & pickled onions."

Kimchi Pop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (206) • $$

"Takeout only but great experience. Food was piping hot and clearly very fresh. Had the regular fried rice and the house special fried rice and the scallion kimchi pancake. Everything was delicious. Will definitely try more next time!"

Woo Chon Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (220) • $$$

"Another KBBQ spot in Chicago marked off my list, and I am greatly surprised by the fantastic service, warm & welcoming staff, and the quality of the meat. It's definitely on the pricy end and it does seem like they've recently raised their prices, but who hasn't? Inflation is costing us all a lot to dine out now. I see this place as the kind I would come to maybe on a bi-monthly basis because for two people, with three orders of meat (tongue, ribs, and brisket) and two Soju bottles, it came out to $150 not including the tip. Totally worth it though if you're ready to spend that kind of money. The tongue here is DELICIOUS. Great quality, and it's hard to even find tongue at a KBBQ spot in the greater Chicago metropolitan area, so kudos to this restaurant for offering it. Also, you can NEVER go wrong with a charcoal fire to cook your KBBQ. It's the best way too cook this tasty meat. Just keep in mind that you will have to cook it quick and eat it kind of quick because you don't want the grill just chillin' with fire and getting burned quicker. The server who assisted us for most of our experience was extremely friendly, and we actually forgot a credit card in the bill, and she ran outside and knocked on our car door window across the street to return it to us. So sweet! If you're looking for great service and excellent meat quality, make your way to Woo Chon BBQ in Budlong Woods!Just expect to pay a pretty penny."

Woori Village

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (525)

"Based on a lot of poor reviews, I was a bit scared to come to this place initially. My friend and I wanted an AYCE KBBQ experience and the Chicagoland area as a whole doesn't have the most KBBQ restaurants that have an AYCE option. I typically go to BBQ Garden down the street when I'm in the suburbs because it has constantly been a solid spot for fulfill lol my cravings. The only issue was that they're closed on Wednesdays so we found Woori Village nearby was an AYCE option and came here instead. Our Korean lady server was extremely friendly during the entire experience and never made us feel rushed or was rude to us at all. She would laugh a little with us and by all means this experience was very different than what a lot of others have spoken about in terms of service at this place. While their meat options are bit limited, I think for $28 AYCE, it was a solid choice. We really liked the pork belly and short ribs from here. The brisket was okay, and the bulgolgi was definitely better. As far as the banchan (sides), they had some decent slides that tasted fresh and really good however there were a few banchan sides missing that we were hoping for like cucumber, season spinach, tteok-bokki, and fish cakes... etc. I'd still return, but I think the brisket and bulgolgi could definitely be a little better quality and taste better."

Miki’s Park

★★★★☆ 4.2 (182) • $$

"My friend and I stopped by here for some dinner and drinks. We were seated upon arrival even though it was already pretty busy! We were seated by the bar. Friday night is Kpop night so it was playing the entire time we were there.Food & Drinks:I ordered the Kpop-a-loma and it was pretty good. I didn't read that it has mezcal in it, but that was a nice surprise. For dinner, I ordered the seoul sliders with the impossible sliders. They were absolutely delicious. I would come back here for the sliders alone. My friend ordered some kaarage and pickles. She enjoyed her chicken & I thought the pickles were good.Service:Our service was quick and friendly. Our drinks and food were both served promptly without too much of a wait. Our main server came by a few times to check on us as well. TL;DR - Delicious sliders with crafty cocktails, highly recommend!"

Hwang Dae Gham

★★★★☆ 4.3 (162) • $$

"Really good, classic Korean food with large portions and reasonable prices, located in the northern suburbs of Chicago.Hwang Dae Gham is located in a non-descript strip mall with some closed store fronts, so plenty of parking. My daughter and I were in town and needed to visit in the Northern suburbs, so afterwards decided to have lunch at a place that had meaning for us. Unfortunately, it was closed on Mondays so chose another Korean restaurant. Hwang Dae Gham ended up a great choice.We came soon after it opened, and it was already busy. It is a family owned business, and they obviously take great pride in their food and service. We had a chance to eat a lot of their non-BBQ offerings, and every one of them was excellent.Started with two appetizer portions: mul-mandu (small, bite-size steamed dumplings...supposed to be only pork but I swear I tasted seafood/fish in it...very good...reminded me of eating pelmini in it's size and density); the other was a small portion of japchae which we devoured...usually not a fan of this style of Korean mung-bean noodles, but really enjoyed it.We got two entrees (didn't share for once, so each got what we wanted). I got the squid bibim-bap (mixed rice in a stone bowl)...it's important to look at the pictures, cause it clearly explains the difference between the normal bibim-bap. They basically put a large portion of the squid-bokum, on top of rice...missing the normal cold greens. It was different, and I loved it. It was served with the requisite gochujang sauce, but you don't need it. It's already pre-seasoned. My daughter got the Gamja-Tang (spicy soup with potato and pork neck), and she really enjoyed it....like most Korean hot soups, great for a chilly February Chicago day. All of it comes with side dishes and purple rice. We especially liked the sweet glazed potatoes, picked cucumbers, and sliced mung bean pancake.Service was very warm and consistent throughout. It was just a beautiful opportunity to have a great meal and spend a lot of time with my adult daughter, reminiscing about the past and planning for the future. The entire Hwang Dae Gham environment was very conducive to that.I really wish I had two stomachs so I could sample the other dishes on the menu...all of it looked so good. We ended up bringing home most of the entrees, and it was delicious re-heated. Really inspires me to explore K-Town more when I get home."

Kimski

★★★★☆ 3.9 (180)

"I don't really write reviews anymore, but after a crazy delicious meal at Kimski tonight, I had to emerge like that Homer Simpson bushes gif but in reverse.Everything about this place is exceptional and refreshing. Intentional and soulful Food Inviting space with good music and energy Reasonable prices Stellar beer selection Exciting cocktails Chef Kim and Team so clearly give a shit about the food they put out and the overall experience at Kimski. This is REAL FOOD, not some "made for Instagram and Eater Lists" hype spot that like many others, will fizzle out as the crowds move on to the next shiny thing with a line out front. Every bite was flavorful and delicious, but my favorite has to be the pierogis which were some of the best I've eaten in years. They perfectly embody the concept of this menu, a seamless blend of Korean and Polish flavors masterfully prepared without pretense. As far as cocktails go, The Mai Tai is a must as well when you visit. It's boozy, balanced and not cloyingly sweet like many you've had before. The meal I enjoyed tonight at Kimski will stand out as one of my favorites of the year and I will most definitely be returning for more."

KFire Korean BBQ

★★★★★ 4.5 (134) • $$

"Passed by here the other day and I was intrigued so stopped in. When I entered I saw they have a station where you can place your order on your own and then pick it up. I placed my order that way and when I was preparing to pay I found that they don't have a way for you to use digital wallets at that station; a credit card is required. The employee made some comment that suggested perhaps they were going to fix that so it can at some point take digital wallets but I don't know if he was just saying that or not. Anyway, that was kind of annoying, just make sure to bring your card if you decide to use that or you can order at the counter and you can use a digiwallet.The chicken was okay. I liked the soy ginger flavor though it wasn't very strong. I also got the kalbi one we could share and it was really good. I don't think I've ever had short rib before, but this is what I'd order if I visit again. It made me think, is this what Korean BBQ tastes like all the time (as opposed to this just being their seasoning/saucing)? If so I've been missing out on it for sure.The potstickers were ok. I think they would have been good if they were steamed but they are fried here and that's not my preference. I got one of their dessert things but it wasn't my bag. It tasted to me like circus peanuts, which is a candy I hate with a fiery passion. There was no one here when I stopped in but they have plenty of seating including a counter at the front of the restaurant. Parking doesn't exist anywhere but on the street here, which can be tricky."

BBQ Hut Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (238) • $$

"Came here on a Saturday afternoon just before the dinner rush, and glad we did considering how busy it got 30 minutes after sitting down. Our servers who took care of us were all really sweet and friendly! Service was great... we literally could not have asked for better service.As far as the food goes, I would rate it a solid 4/5. I think they have an okay selection, although we were hoping they had tongue. I also wish that they had two or three separate menus instead of one like other AYCE KBBQ do. Typically I'm more familiar with the AYCE places that offer a cheaper Menu A with less items. This one is $33 for AYCE KBBQ, which is a little bit on the higher end if you ask me, but there's not a lot of decent KBBQ options in the Chicagoland in general, so I think they get away with higher menu prices. It is what it is. Even a Soju bottle is $13 or $14 here which is pretty steep. Hmart prices anyone? Either way, given that we were provided very good service, good portions, and a decent variety of meats, I think this place is worthy of a solid 5 stars! I would 100% come back soon, although I live in the city which makes this place way too far out of my frequented areas, lol!"

Kim's Korean Cuisine and Sushi

★★★★★ 4.8 (102)

"Stumbled upon Kim's while looking for a good BYOB spot for dinner on a Saturday night for 5 of us. After many nearby restaurants had long wait times or only small tables and seeing the high rating for Kim's, we called ahead to make sure there was space and by the time we arrived 3 minutes later they had already set up our table for us! The restaurant was pretty empty and simple but ended up being perfect for conversation. They had wine glasses for the wine that we brought in, and the service was excellent - our server happily gave us recommendations and was very attentive and brought out our food very quickly. We shared the edamame to start. I got a miso soup and the crunchy salmon roll which was the perfect amount of spicy and very filling!! My friends got the sweet potato roll and the bibimbap and everything looked sooooo good. The bibimbap came with so much food, including 4-5 sides which our server offered to bring out more for us if we wanted. The meal ended with complementary orange slices which was such a pleasant surprise. I was very pleased with this impromptu casual neighborhood dinner spot and will absolutely be back! A hidden gem for sure."

Toreore

★★★★☆ 4 (137) • $$

"Worth the wait for awesome garlic flavor chicken within the Niles-HMart. There is a visual menu and I decided for the $18 garlic chicken. They told me it would take average of 20 minutes, which I opt to wait rather than go grocery shopping and coming back (which is a what majority of people do). It is an intensive job to do every batch of chicken, they would coat the chicken pieces, fry and to my surprise, paint brush garlic seasoning to each and every piece. They would put all the chicken pieces in a nice decorative box with two small 1oz cups of vinegar radish cubes. I got an average of 12 small drumettes, wings and thighs. I would recommend Toreore to anyone who loves Korean Fried Chicken."

Soban Korea

★★★★☆ 4.3 (110) • $$

"Soban Korea in Evanston offers a nice experience with some tasty dishes. Their bibimbap and kimchi are good, with authentic flavors. The portion sizes are satisfactory, providing decent value. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, and the service is friendly and attentive. A solid choice for Korean cuisine in Evanston"

Papa Bop

★★★★★ 4.8 (87)

"I really have to eat here again, like really soon. First, they were ready to go at it once we walked in, a friendly greeting, ice water and when we mentioned that we brought beer - he brought out 3 chilled glasses. I was really enjoying the service and attention to detail. We tried to order everything to get a good idea of their cooking so we got not one, but two seafood pancakes, that's sooooo delicious, crispy and soft on the inside, with that almost teriyaki like dipping sauce. By the way, you get radish Kim chi and potato in sweet soy sauce as ban Chan (small appetizers). Of course, you have to try their mandoo (pot stickas) and that was generous. Also, the chap chae with the vermicelli rice noodles was very delicate and wonderfully light with beef and scallions. We tried their spicy seafood soup and if you add a little white rice, that'll make it a little bit more palatable and less hot. I had the bi Bim bop (rice with veggies, bulgogi beef and egg bowl) and that was excellent!! It also came with three sauce types (nice and cold and straight outta the fridge). I don't mix up the ingredients by the way. Our server asked if I wanted some of those sauces, so I got all three to go along with our left overs."

Kim’s Home Cooking

★★★★★ 4.5 (98)

"Old school Korean restaurant. An older couple runs it and it carries that laid back, super casual feel. If you've got patience, it'll be tested. But at least food comes out timely if the restaurant isn't busy. Flavoring is good. You should enjoy your meal. Keep expectations minimal and you'll be happy. Nowadays one can obtain really good Korean food in many areas of Chicagoland. Topping that, they are operating near to veteran Korean & Korean Chinese restaurants. Still, they're doing their own thing and for that the costs aren't as high as their competitors."

To Soc Chon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (116)

"One of my favorite Korean go to place. This place is perfect for the days you want Korean soup to warm your heart. I really love the Dakdori tang from here.There is parking in the back. Turn into the alley between the store and nail salon."

K-bop

★★★★★ 4.5 (85) • $$

"I recently discovered this place by accident. I'm very happy that I stumbled across it. The inside has plenty of seating and is very clean. It was a bit smoky inside but not enough to drive me away. The service was quick, friendly, and helpful. These K-bop bowls might be my new OBSESSION. The balance of flavors, ingredients, and seasoning is PERFECT. I ended up going back 3 times within a week and trying different combinations. There is not a single bad option in my opinion but the bulgogi was my favorite. Overall this is a hidden gem of Chicagoland food and I highly recommend you making your way here ASAP."