RYUU Asian BBQ & Sushi
RYUU Asian BBQ & Sushi
RYUU SPICY TUNA AVOCADO
Crispy rice nigiri
Closer look of the burned grill that we had to beg to be changed
a table full of food
Burned grill that we had to beg to be changed
a drink with a lime garnish
the inside of the restaurant
Birthday dinner
Ryuu Spicy Tuna Crispy Avocado. Amazing!!
steak, food
Beef bulgogi bao
Ice cream
Brisket
all you can eat!
La L.A. Kalbi
Appetizers and sides
interior
Tokyo fashioned
Bbq
Bulgogi
BBQ
Barb L.
Apr 1, 2024
I am giving Ryuu 1 star because I can't go lower. Let me tell you we have eaten at Ryuu many times in the past, even right after the pandemic, and we always had a delicious meal with kind, attentive servers. The waitresses would bring extra bowls of Korean pickles before we even finished our first, and miso soup was included in our ala carte entrees.Tonight we came with family who had never eaten there before and we were actually embarrassed.First, they have gone to an all you can eat format at $32 a head, but there are cautions on the menu that if you don't finish, you will be charged $5 a head penalty. The menus are shoddy and worn out too. We were not informed of the change when we reserved, nor were we told that a 20% gratuity was included.Service was slow and provided haphazardly. We were never offered seconds, and when we emptied our plates of the meager quantities they provided, the server shut down the grill.The portions of beef were not marinated and were cut in a Much different way than before. We had to ask for rice because they didnt provide it, and the rice was cold, as was the tea.Sadly, we will not return.
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Tracy W.
Mar 24, 2024
Came here for the grill table and all you can eat style $30s per person. WARNING read the fine print! If you Do Not Finish a plate you get charged! So order slow ha. We didn't read it before hand and definitely ordered prob 4 plates too much. Sharing is easy and plenty ha. But we tried so hard and left with just little bites left and they understood our pain ha. But the food was KILLER! OMG so good! EVERYTHING! Black tea on the side was tasty. And such a fun experience to cook it yourself. I wish the server was more informative of the menu as well as how to cook certain things and what seasoning or sauce dip goes best. But they were nice enough to not price gouge us so we weren't complaining ha. Has a cute, romantic vibe. Good for small groups. Not much room for huge tables that I saw. Definitely will be back.
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Natasha B.
Jun 29, 2024
The food was delicious here. I didn't get the traditional cook at the table meat so the meat came cooked but it was delicious. got the bulgogi. Didn't really care too much for the sauces - the meat was great on its own. Which it came with more veggies and the wraps, but only option was rice. I also would have liked a lunch option with 2 meats and an app. 20 bucks for 3 chicken wings, bulgogi, white rice, and kimchi. Would come back to try the all you can eat
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Logan B.
Jul 9, 2023
Ryuu has some of the best Korean bbq in Chicago. Then when you the AYCE element, best bang for your buck, that's for sure. For $32 a person (before tip+tax) you can order almost anything and everything off the menu. Seemingly high quality meats and CRAZY good appetizers. Seriously, don't sleep on the apps. Then, they give you this platter of sides and sauces including kimchi, egg, seaweed, and more. My absolute favorites off the menu are the beef bulgogi, LA kalbi, crab Rangoon, and avocado spicy tuna.The reason I gave this place 4 stars is because I didn't that many napkin or water refills which are definite necessity when you're eating this good. Overall, this meal is well worth it. Fun for the family and makes your tummy happy. Make sure to wear your eating pants!
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Addy J.
May 15, 2024
I love this place! One of the best all you can eat!! Good service and always packed!
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Krissy N.
Nov 16, 2023
We got filled alright no doubt about it but it was The worst Korean bbq experience. Went here last night. It was our 3rd time in this restaurant. Seemed like they went downhill from the last time we went here. Anyway, We had all you can eat. Got here about 6pm. Got our meats at 7pm. But didn't get to eat them right away because our grill was not set immediately upon getting in the table. We had to wait for the grill/charcoal to be hot for about 10-15mins! Their cuts are thick - pork belly is cut thicker than usual. That's another factor why it took too long for us to actually eat bbq Ordered beef brisket too - we thought we were given a big slab of meat but it was all clumped up sliced beef. I have never seen no such care in presentation. Probably because this beef we ordered was gluten-free/unmarinated. It seems like they had to defrost it first before serving. Appetizers came out in decent times though. I should have taken pictures for proof but by the time we got our meat I was already annoyed for waiting for a loooooong time. Even the drinks were served about 40 minutes after ordering - just for one Coke and one cocktail. And the place was not packed! Wtf. Our server was sweet but we always had to get her attention to request for something. If she went to our table to check in on us on appropriate times we would not have to bother her.20% gratuity is already included in the bill so Staff do not have to really put effort for good service. And why don't they serve sesame oil and salt with their banchans?? We had to ask for it and the server seemed surprised for this request like I requested a goat dish. Isn't it a standard condiment in a Korean bbq?? The sauces they served were all sweet. Obviously for non-Asian palates. We do not expect authentic Korean experience here but come on.It seems like they have new management or just simply new staff??Order plenty the first time you are asked otherwise you will wait for the whole time for an AYCE.We were full at the end but we're truly disappointed and not satisfied with our experience. NOT RETURNING.*I liked their raspbery mojito in all fairness.
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Benny C.
May 21, 2023
I had an amazing experience at Ryuu Asian BBQ & Sushi in Chicago. This place combines Korean BBQ, Thai flavors, and incredible sushi for a unique culinary adventure.The restaurant has a cozy modern atmosphere, and the staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. The Korean BBQ was fantastic, with tender and flavorful meats to grill at your table.Their Pad Thai had the perfect blend of sweet, sour, and spicy, and the sushi rolls were visually appealing and bursting with flavor. I highly recommend trying the Dragon Roll.The service was impeccable, with attentive staff and great recommendations. Don't miss out on their refreshing cocktails and sake selection.Ryuuis a must-visit in Chicago for a fusion feast that will satisfy your taste buds. The quality of food, attentive service, and inviting atmosphere make it a top-notch dining experience. Can't wait to go back!
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Antonio S.
May 10, 2024
Ryuu is absolutely the best Asian and Korean BBQ restaurant in Chicago- hard stop. I have been to ALL of them in Chicago and no one has better quality of the bulgogi and Kalvi- truly spectacular. Not to mention, their service is always very friendly and accommodating. They also have great options for cocktails. Finally, they are very reasonably priced. The all you can eat option is spectacular! I cant wait to go back!
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Alexa S.
May 8, 2023
This was my first time eating korean bbq. I don't eat meat so I ordered the spicy calamari and shrimp. The calamari was not spicy and kinda lacked flavor. The shrimp was also pretty plain. We ordered the edamame and veggie dumpling and both were good. The kimchi fried rice was delicious. My friend ordered the beef bulgogi and spicy korean chicken. She really liked both of them. However it ended up upsetting her stomach. The staff is very attentive and helpful.
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Jose C.
Jul 8, 2022
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.
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