visited for the first time on a sunday right when it opened (11:30am) so we were the first ones there. i was pleasantly surprised with my experience. we all (party of 7) opted for the standard buffet at 31.95 + tax + 18% mandatory gratuity. for meats, we got the beef brisket (chadol) and pork belly (samgyeopsal). out of the all the kbbq ayce places i've been to, this is the best. the quality of the meat is better than iron age and mr. kimchi. for non-meat, we ordered corn cheese and steamed egg which were both good. i like that the banchan (side dishes) are self-serve buffet style. all i tried were good. they had fish cakes, kimchi, cucumber kimchi, acorn jelly, veggies, fruit, tteokbokki, etc. there is also a soft serve machine that had pineapple/vanilla. it was very refreshing. as for the staff, they were all very friendly and accommodating for our 19 month old. read more

One of the places I go to for Korean BBQ I like the fact that their side dishes are free to grab buffet style. They have a cute little fountain with fish in it. Service was good. Food was great I love all the varieties of side dishes. Meat quality was good we just did the standard this time. And will definitely come back for more Korean barbecue. Happy eating! read more

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To celebrate the a double graduation, they had one request... KBBQ!! They deserve it, after being isolated from the outside world for 9 weeks!! We rolled up here, and honestly, the place greeted us like long lost relatives returning from a dramatic K-drama plotline. The staff checked on us so often we felt so special and loved!! We went w the Deluxe menu bc the boys had been dreaming about premium meats and beef tongue like it was forbidden treasure. -Brisket was smokey and glorious!! -Bulgogi had the perfect balance of sweet & savory happiness!! -Beef tongue was melt-in-your-mouth magic!! -LA Galbi was so tender i almost cried from how good it was. The banchan was self serve at a buffet counter, meaning unlimited kimchi and potato salad w no judgment, which is the kind of freedom I support!!Japchae took a minute, but it came out hot and fresh, and there's even an ice cream machine... w your choice of chocolate or vanilla, bc we are living our best lives!! Sure, it's a 30 minute drive from RTC, but totally worth it!! We left full, joyful, and smelling like smoky victory!! Highly recommend for anyone craving legit Korean BBQ bliss!! Best day everr!!! read more

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One of my favorite KBBQ spots in the Chicagoland area! There's always plenty of parking since they're located in a strip mall One of the standouts of this spot is the buffet where you can grab all your side dishes to accompany the meats. The options are always fresh and plentiful. The meat selection for the standard menu is not the most diverse in terms of cuts of meat compared to other spots BUT they make up for the lack of variety in meat selections with their sides. My favorite is the cheese corn!! The aunties and everyone working there are always so attentive with when a grill change is needed and they will help you cook the meats if they see you struggling lol. Going to kbbq you will usually leave with the grill smell lingering on your clothes- fortunately, this spot has really strong vents above each table so you don't leave smelly. Don't forget to get some fruit and soft serve to round out your meal and come with friends! read more

You can try all different varieties of meat. Once the plate is getting burned, please let them change it for you. Their price have gone up which is still reasonable considering the current inflation. read more

BBQ Garden - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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I pressed the wrong star, it should be a 5 stars. I love their charcoal BBQ with a private room. It's a great k-bbq experience. The set dinner has more food than the 4 of us could finish. I love the rice sweet soup at the end. read more

BBQ Garden - A 4-person set dinner, great good! We love the seafood pancake and all dishes. The BBQ is charcoal-roasted, very tasty! - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

The buffet is depressing everything is spicy the rice is very bad and the fry rice is nasty the whole place is nasty I don't recommend this place to anyone go somewhere else and on top u have to cook u own food they will stick u wich 18% gratitude tip read more

DON'T GO THIS PLACE!!! Our family visited this place for dinner and ordered the all-you-can-eat option, but it was a terrible experience. The meat had a spoiled smell, and the soybean paste stew tasted like plain salted water. When we told the server that the meat seemed spoiled, they got extremely rude and acted like we were the problem. On top of that, they automatically added a 25% tip and then demanded additional cash for the tip at the register. Completely unacceptable. This is the kind of restaurant that really shouldn't be in business. Do NOT go here. read more

BBQ Garden - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

We went here Saturday night as a guest of my sister & her fiancee w/my wife & brother in law. This place was probably a China Buffet as the layout of the restaurant inside is identical. We were all craving Korean Barbecue. In this respect this is what they provide couple w/a self serve Banchan in the room next door. It wasn't cheap. They had 2 options both were AYCE, one was $29.95/person & the other was also AYCE @ $38.95/person. She ordered the more expensive of the 2 options. The tables all come equipped with hot plates where you cook your own meat. There are vertical tubes that pull down directly over the cooking plate to remove any fumes from the area. We ordered a number of different meats that were brought to our table to be cooked by us w/metal tongs & scissors to cut the meat We ordered 2 each of the following dishes * Pork Belly (pure fat not much meat) * marinated chicken thigh * Beef Bulgogi (this was my favorite item) * Beef Short Ribs (not too bad) * Shrimp (mehhh). Don't bring shrimp to a meat fest lol) They had a little 3 tray dish & each spot for dipping the meat. I really liked the sesame & salt BBQ Garden a prime example of a Buffet, by that I mean QUANTITY VS QUALITY. At $38.95/person you kind of expect a higher quality, but unfortunately it was more about quantity over quality. FYI - They put an automatic 18% on the bill for gratuity. Would I go back again? Probably not for the price point verses the quality of the food. In my opinion there are far better Korean barbecue like New Seoul Korean Barbecue in Des Plaines read more

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Today I went with family and friends to celebrate my birthday. It was a wonderful place to have AYCE KBBQ. We did their regular/basic AYCE which is $30 per head. The basic menu had lots of dishes including bulgogi, gizzards, cheesy corn, brisket, pork belly and loads other proteins! The service was good as usual with a call button on the table. I really like how they have side dishes and carbs out for us to grab ourselves since I like to grab my own banchan. They do have ice cream and fruit as well which is delicious after a big meat meal! The ambiance is great for small and large parties for KBBQ. read more

BBQ Garden - Brisket - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Was very excited to eat here. Service was unusual , our server comes over three times in the beginning to ask us what we would like and we start to tell her and she walks away. We ordered the deluxe menu. It was OK. The quality of meat was really poor. It looks like an incredible selection but the grade of meat was terrible. They have a huge selection of ban Chan . I was really excited to try it, but to me pretty much everything tasted the same. I had a very hard time with communication. I don't understand when you talk to someone in the service industry and they walk away. read more

BBQ Garden - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

I looooved this place! It almost gives diner vibes but the prices are great and the food is delicious. I went with a couple friends and got the regular ayce deal, which was somewhere around $30 per person. I love that the appetizers are self serve, and I filled up my plate with kimchi, radishes, kimbap, and tons of other delicious foods. Of the different meats we had, I liked the beef bulgogi and samgyupsal the best. Overall, great experience, great food, nice price. I certainly wouldn't be mad if I ended up back here again. read more

BBQ Garden - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

This is my new favorite Korean BBQ restaurant. We went for an early dinner on a Sunday afternoon. It was not very crowded and our servers were very attentive. We ordered the deluxe menu, which I thought was a good deal at $ 38 pp. Their Kalbi was so juicy and tender. The bulgogi and brisket were also a bit at our table. I likes that the sides were accessible at a buffet station and you could just grab what you wanted for yourself. I was also introduced to the side dish of cheese corn and I highly recommend it. read more

My dad was craving Korean BBQ, so we decided to try BBQ Garden for the first time. Though we knew the location, we hadn't been to this restaurant before. The space is quite large, and it feels like it was once a Chinese buffet, now converted into a Korean BBQ spot. Each table has its own grill and exhaust, and there's a self-serve appetizer buffet with unlimited options. They offer a variety of meats in two price tiers--standard at $30, which we chose, and deluxe at $40. For the price, the meat quality was pretty good, and I'd definitely come back. The service was excellent; they frequently replaced our grill, which was a huge plus. Just a note--the menu mentions an 18% service charge, but it's well-earned given the attentive service. read more

BBQ Garden - Sliced beef - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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It was my first time at BBQ Garden. This restaurant is great if you want to get seated and eat fast. There's a ton of seating, I can't imagine there ever being a waiting time. There is a self serve sections for the side dishes, soups, and ice cream. It's like a buffet where you grab a plate and grab whatever you'd like. There was a great selection of side dishes. We ordered a good amount of different meats. The only meat we liked was the brisket. The quality of the other meats weren't too good, but was edible. Corn cheese was yummy! You receive it in a hot plate, so it stayed hot. Customer service was great. There was a lot of employees around, we never felt like we had to wait for a long time. They work so fast and get you everything right away. There's a lot of competition in the area for AYCE kbbq. I would only come back if I am really hungry and wanted food asap. This place isn't terrible, but not in my tops for AYCE Korean bbq. read more

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YUM YUM YUM When I crave Korean AYCE (all you can eat) BBQ, this is the place I go. There are two menu types (standard and deluxe) and a variety of choices to choose from. I always choose the deluxe option because I cannot go out without getting the marinated beef short ribs (LA kalbi). I've brought many friends here over the years and they all agree LA kalbi is the way to go :) I love that all the side dishes are self serve because I hate how most korean places give you all the side dishes and most of them goes uneaten. This way, there is little food waste and you can get what you want. There are a variety of options in the self-serve area from the traditional side dishes to salad to a variety of fruit. You also never have to keep asking for rice because it is part of the self serve area! I've never had a problem with the service and the grills are always changed quickly. The restaurant is spacious, there is an area for big parties and I love that the smoke quickly gets sucked in through an adjustable pipe so that you don't smell that much when you leave the restaurant. This restaurant also always seems to be open. I've been here on Christmas and on July 4th making it a great option on days when most restaurants are closed. Can't wait to go back again! read more

Can't wait to go back again . Love a local Korean bbq that surprises you and this place just did that . I went here for a party of 12 people and they were able to accommodate they did call so try calling ahead for large parties . The side dish dish buffet was everything it has all the sides you ll need to accompany the delicious bbq . The waiters and staff were so kind always making sure we had everything we need and replenish all the drinks including soju. Can't wait to go again ! read more

BBQ Garden - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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It's been awhile since I've been back. We wanted LA Galbi and naeng myun (cold noodles) so decided to give it a try. I've been here before pandemic where there was a buffet full of banchan and more. In the middle pandemic, there was no food at the buffet self serve area due to obvious reasons. Now in 2023, when there was some banchan and fruits at the self serve area. Today was first time getting deluxe menu $36 per person to get LA Galbi. We ordered chadol, sam gyupsal, LA Galbi, marinated pork steak, and squid. Personally I enjoyed chadol the most because the marinated meat was too sweet. It felt like it was too sweet. Squid is raw so it takes some time to cook. Service was great and meat refill was quite fast. We also enjoyed corn cheese and steamed egg. Employees changed our grill frequently. At first, walking in, the place was quite empty so wasn't sure if business would last. As I was finishing up my meal, place was quite filling up. Having self serve buffet area is what makes BBQ Garden unique. read more

Honestly not bad. Went for dinner. No wait for $30 AYCE KBBQ. Servers were attentive and checked in on us periodically. The meats were delicious. The buffet area had a fair selection of ready to eat foods. I think they should revamp the inside because it's a little dated. read more

Ayce Korean Bbq, worth while! This place is big a lot of seating. It's self serve of the unlimited sides. It's clean and service was okay. They offer a lot of unique protein options like beef intestines and chicken gizzards, which I liked a lot. We had the standard option that was good. For dessert they have fruit and a soft serve machine. The ice cream from the soft serve machine was not really good. Come on an empty stomach. read more

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Stopped here to check out their KBBQ after a long drive. When you walk in it reminds me of some typical Chinese buffet layout. They have a cold buffet table with bonchon dish area and then a small area for white rice, soup and Korean rice noodle.They offer 2 different menus and we opted for the standard. I felt like the meats were ok and I've tried better KBBQ elsewhere with better dish options. Service was just ok considering all they have to do was drop off the meats and take away dirty dishes. No one came back to check if we wanted to order additional items. read more

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I would have given them 5 stars but automatic gratuity of 18 % caught me off guard although I would have left 20% because service was outstanding and they do have many varieties of different types of meat and bonchon, gratuity should be left up to the paying customers, w/o the automatic tip forced on you I would most likely have gone back but I doubt I'll ever go back read more

I'm a big fan of kbbq and I was absolutely delighted with the experience I had at BBQ Garden. Would 100% recommend visiting here if that's something you're in the mood for. It's an AYCE (all you can eat) experience and I think relatively fair pricing. The sides are set up buffet style, so you need to walk up and grab those yourself, but you order the meat at the table and they'll serve it to you. I thought everything I ate was scrumptious. They also had a bunch of side dishes that I'd only ever seen on tv, so it was fun getting to try new foods at no additional cost. The staff was really friendly and attentive and helped us cut the meat and cook it here and there. We didn't mind, but I do know some people prefer to do it on their own, so be sure to act confident so that they don't come help you The only complaint I have is that I think the place could've been slightly cleaner. It wasn't scary, but it could be better. Regardless, I would return and I would suggest you eat here! read more

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They low-ball you with their $29.95 AYCE regular menu but hit with a mandatory gratuity of 18%. They are legally required to inform you so they subtly do so by printing it on the bottom of the menu like fine print. Their quality is middle of the road, to put it politely. I like their banchan buffet style concept but some of the items are stale. I almost was going to recommend not returning but to the waitress's credit, she did verbally remind me that the gratuity was already added...covering her ax so to speak. The place would be better if they didn't have mandatory gratuity & made the banchan in smaller batches. read more

Food- the meat for Standard choice is enough but not the best, the Kalbi is on the DeLuxe choice, what's great are the side dishes it is ayce as well like a buffet you get your own. Alot of choices too. Service- was okay if you ring the bell they will come right away. Ambience - okay but not great. Overall it was okay but I would still choose the other famous one. The meat needs to improve esp the marinated ones a lil bland. The radish was so good. Another thing is the service charge for 3people is not good especially we did not even get a water refill or change of grill. Forgot pictures since we were so hungry.. read more

The food selection variety and quality are decent. However, the service and atmosphere is a bit dated. They are able to accommodate big groups, which is a plus, since not many kbbq places are able to do this. AYCE Korean BBQ Deluxe (including Kalbi) is about $40 per person. There is a buffet bar for banchan side dishes and soup. The ban chan is pretty good and they give you a nice variety of items. The servers tend to tell you what to order and will try to convince you otherwise when you try to order what you want- the brisket. Also even while you're eating, if you happen to have a pause in eating and getting close to the 2 hr mark, they will aggressively pull up your exhaust fans without a word. I'll come back here for parties but there are nicer korean bbq places with better quality meats! read more

BBQ Garden - Banchan bar - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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Our go to KBBQ spot. 2 different menus depending on what your cravings for different meats. Meat quality is always great, as is the self serve banchan which sets these guys apart from other KBBQ places. Why not get as much kimchi and pickled radish with my meat over banchan? Staff is always super helpful, especially with the call button system. Grills are always cleaned regularly. read more

BBQ Garden rivals Mr. Kinchi in quality, but the unlimited side dishes give it a clear edge. The variety and generous portions make it an unbeatable dining experience!... read more

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Let me start with the beef bulgogi, because it is a must-try! It was tender, flavorful and lean. We also tried the garlic chicken, soy pork and pork belly. I recommend cooking the pork belly first then the chicken so it gets some of that salty flavor. The three sauces they serve are all good, but the buttery one with the garlic chicken is over-the-top. The dark, sweeter one is really good with the pork. The buffet is good. But I need a better dessert option. Fruit purée, chocolate sauce, or something crunchy to go with the ice cream would seal the deal at this place. read more

BBQ Garden - Big selection - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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I've been here at least 4-5 times, I would pick this over Woori Village based on the selection and service. They have a buffet station with side dishes, soups, and ice cream. When I first came here back when they were relatively new, they had more selection for the buffet station. Over the years, the selection decreased. It's decent. Yes, you can grab extra plates at that station. I always go with the more expensive ayce option that is close to $40 per person. I usually go with brisket, beef bulgogi, marinated beef steak, marinated beef short ribs, shrimp, steamed egg, corn with cheese, and soft tofu stew. The pork bellies can be hit or miss, depending on how much fat they have on them. I also ordered white rice and lettuce, it helps with digestion. I would grab a piece of lettuce (they come in big pieces), add some rice, then some meat, and eat it. The service is usually from average to above par. I never had any rude servers or just plain abysmal service. read more

Big Korean BBQ restaurant - so many seats inside! My friend recommended this place to us since we have kids. While there are an assortment of meats to order off the menu, there is a bar for other non-meat items (korean sides). Service was good - they come replace the pan pretty frequently to ensure we dont cook with burnt juice. Lots of food! read more

Lots of side dish options with great service. Can opt for upgrade for LA Kalbi and some other additional meat choices

Best kbbq and its eat all you can. I'd rather come here and drive far from me than eating in chinatown. Its so worth it

Just got back from BBQ Garden even better than before as they have a lot more banchan options in the buffet than last time I went. I thought the service was pretty decent. They wanted us to only use one grill since we had younger children in our group and after we ordered a ton of meats they told us to just wait till next order after the first are done. I really don't see a need to go to any other K-BBQ in Chicago land, since the meats I think are usually the same so it just comes down to how impressed I am with the banchan and the ability to eat my favorites. Next time I might try for the set meals though, since we could only eat so much meat. read more

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This Korean BBQ experience was by far the best we have had in every sense. We went here on a Sunday evening, the place wasn't crowded. May be just a couple tables were occupied. Easy to park, clean and food was fresh and AYCE. Unlimited side dish buffet table to pick and choose. Meat dish started to pour in fast as soon as the order was placed. Seeing them getting cooked on front on the table was fun. We tried almost everything and loved the pork belly, squid and the Chicken. We eat to our heart and stomach full. We are surely going here again!! read more

BBQ Garden - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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The customer service and the food was excellent! Highly recommend this place! I'm from LA and eat at Korean restaurants in CA. But never have I ever had a Korean buffet style Korean BQQ! read more

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Kevin from BBQ Garden was fabulous to work with for a retirement party. He was flexible and promptly responded to my inquiries when situations changed such as the guest list changing from 160 to 180 within a day. The food was prepared well and was delicious! In addition to bulgogi bento for adults we got kid size and vegetarian bento. All the guests were very happy with the food selection. Thanks to BBQ Garden and Kevin, our party was a huge success! read more

BBQ Garden - Bulgogi, spicy pork, broccoli, kimchi, eggs, fish cakes and rice - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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Upon entering BBQ Garden, you will see a huge water fountain in the center of the entrance, after that, you will see a buffet of appetizers and rice and deserts. Once you get to your table, you can review the meats menu and order whatever you'd like, they currently have a $30 all you can eat regular menu and a $45 all you can eat premium menu (just includes a few more different meat choices). After that, it's time to get cooking! You cook all meats yourself on the table grills, The meat quality is pretty good, I'd highly recommend beef bulgogi, that was delicious. Service could be friendlier and a little more attentive to drinks but overall the experience was fine, I'd recommend stopping here for some all you can eat Korean BBQ. read more

BBQ Garden - Fountain - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Nice and affordable AYCE Korean BBQ with good selection of meat. Deluxe is definitely worth the money. The brisket is great. The pork belly isn't my favorite but still gets the job done. Side dishes are excellent. Service is quick. Restaurant is pretty no frills, but food and price speaks for itself! Would recommend if in the area. read more

It's a little pricey but Omgoodness so good. And the service is super sweet. This place shows me you can have great Korean food with great service. It's cook at your own table and a buffet of banchans. Everything tastes like it was cooked by the sweet hands of a Korean halmunee. The bathrooms are clean and there's a lot for parking. Will definitely come again. read more

BBQ Garden - Galbi - Korean Near Me - Niles, Illinois