First I was attracted to their beef tongue -- it's not very common and they have it so I went for a try. However, when I went there, the area is dark, the quality is so so. When I only asked for a third time refill with the beef tongue, I was told(warmed) that extra left over will be charged for additional dollars. It feels like they don't want me to refill anymore and it really ruined my whole experience. If you are so narrow minded about the food, could you not open a buffet then? The royal buffet next to it is so much better. read more

We are not going to this place anymore. The server was very rude. We have 2 family dining in and they only wants to open 1 pit to cook all the food. We tried to tell them that we ate here before and have both fire pit open, but they still said no. So much for pleasing the customers. Their loss. read more

This is the worst Korean BBQ place I've ever been to. Terrible customer service and they take too long to bring the food out. When I asked to order something from the menu because I was not hungry enough to eat unlimited they told me I HAD TO pay unlimited even though I wasn't going to eat it. Long story short, they were giving me attitude and speaking in Korean like they thought I couldn't understand them because I DID. I even spoke with them in Korean and I'm Korean. Worst service and terrible people. This location has become shittier and shittier. Never ever coming back again. The short fat Korean lady gave the WORST attitude. read more

Low quality food, terrible service and high price. One of the lady who seems to be a manager do not have any service minded personality. I strongly recommend not to go this place. This place should go out of business right away. It is Korean restaurant not popular among Korean people. The worst restaurant ever. read more

I am getting a popcorn to see this business going down. We stopped going to there a year ago since the owner insist to serve us AYCE 1 fire pit for 6 people or leave! Of course we left. I can see that poor waiter face that he tried to explain in korean for us but she didnt give a sh_t about business so guess what you just lost 6 customers for good. BYE! read more

Korean bbq is great here!! Side dishes are way better than other Korean restaurants that I went to. I'm a kpop lover & I just love how they have music videos showing there it's amazing!! All you can eat bbq is the best part though!! All that yummy beef & chicken gotta love it!! The soups & ramen are also very good!! Everyone there is friendly it's a great atmosphere. It's very clean & nice & smells great!! Love bbq hut I'll go here for bbq anytime!! read more

Horrible!!!!! DO NOT get their unlimited BBQ. You get AWFUL cuts of meat on the cusp of spoilage. Chewy, tasteless, and the service is extremely slow because obviously they don't want you to order more. Never returning. read more

Great place for kalbi as it is $20/pp for all-you-can-eat! They have many choices of meats, and the garnishes are on a small buffet table in the middle of the restaurant. This was a major plus for me because I love making lettuce wraps with my meat, and it was readily available (usually, you'll have to ask for lettuce at a Korean restaurant). It's spacious and comfortable in here, but you will still reek of BBQ afterwards. It's situated in a strip mall, so parking is easy. read more

i like this place. good chadolbaegi, good marinated kalbi. i usually just come here for those 2 meats. i also like that they provide duk to grill. probably not the smartest thing to do to fill up on duk, but grilled duk is yum. read more

Even though Korean BBQ is awesome and everything, BBQ Hut took out the all you can eat meat. You just lost a customer.

So last weekend, my college friends and I are trying to decided where and what to eat. It is a showdown between Japanese and Korean, city versus suburbs. The deciding factor was one guy's fiancee who really doesn't like driving to the city and already had Japanese the day before. Out goes sushi in the city. We narrowed down our choices to a few Korean places and settled on the all you can eat special that BBQ Hut offered for about $21 a person. It turns out that I've been here before, I met one of my friends for lunch a few months back, but I never caught the name or location of this place. I remember it being pretty good too, so as we walked in the door, I recognize the interior, I exclaim "This place is pretty good, I think the rest of you will like it." I already see this as a good sign. For coming at the trailing end of prime time dinner hour, the five of us were served promptly, despite an almost packed house. We went straight for the all you can eat meat selection, and immediately placed orders for kalbi, bulgogi, and spicy chicken. The waitress fired up our grill, and brought us our side dish selection, which I should mention isn't as numerous, or as interesting, as I've experienced at other Korean restaurants. The kimchi and spicy dishes were on the hot side, so the less tolerant of the group stayed away. The hot dishes were spicy, but not as flavorful as I was used to, however the veggie sides were fresh, as was the lettuce used to wrap the meat. The bulgogi was nicely marinated with a taste that was flavorful, but not salty or overwhelming. I've tasted some really strong and salty bulgogi, and some really bland bulgogi, but BBQ Hut falls exactly in the middle. And it goes with the cut of the meat, which looks like it was shredded or pulled. Wrapped up in lettuce, with some rice and side dishes, and it was great. Eaten alone, I had no complaints, though my friends did make some comments about the shredded appearence of the meat. This didn't stop us from placing two more orders though...we're just picky eaters. As a bonus, the bulgogi was mixed in with mushrooms and onions, which gave the meat more kick once the juices started flowing on the grill. The kalbi was as expected, and was of average size, and taste. The chicken was spicy and tasted juicy. Yes, the marinate was spicy, even for me. We somehow managed to cook it right too, as past experience at other Korean DIY grilling places has led us to either to burn the chicken, or repeatedly throw the same piece of meat on the fire as we bit into an undercooked portion. Personally I enjoyed the bulgogi the most. I've had better at other places, but there was a pleasant understated taste that left me feeling satisfied. Too bad this group of friends I went with don't really drink, so I couldn't enjoy an OB with the food. The sacrifices I must make...sigh. All in all, the damage came out to $28 a person after drinks and tip. I've spent more on lesser Korean food and I am glad we picked this place as it's back on my food map for the area. Pros: Nondescript Korean place in a typical suburban strip mall. Good food at a decent price, waitstaff kept the food coming (once they realized they couldn't ignore us). Cons: Can find better Korean places to eat at, waitstaff was slow to get around to us at first, side dishes lack variety of other places, location is easily missed (but I knew we were in the right mall because I could smell it). To sum it up: If you want a laid back place without trying to make impressions, this is it. And maybe, somedays, that's all that you really need to fully satisfied. And an OB beer too (yes, I still want my beer from last weekend). read more

I love Korean food and I was very disappointed. The staff was rude. The food is over priced and not great. Our appetizers were cold. Don't waste your money or time. read more

Nasty. I don't know how in the world they stay opened. We ordered 3 different entries and barely ate any of them. The rice even taste old!!

Probably my favorite AYCE KBBQ to go. First one I ever went to and the best one. Food's always good, banchan is great, service depends on time of day and what day you go in. But usually it's pretty good. It's a good meet up spot for my friends in the Chicago area and I (I'm from Milwaukee). read more

Bottom line GOOOODDD FOOODDDDDD, you dont really find too many korean BBQ places in the burbs. I went here a couple of times wiht my friends, the food is fantastic. The building is nice and new which is also a plus. If you go to some places in the city the buildings a little older and not as clean. I was surpised on how clean this place was. I would highly recommend going to this place with a group of friends. It's loads of fun and I swear their kalbi is so tender and amazing!!! read more

Went here with friends for dinner. We all had the all you can eat Korean BBQ. Eventhough the server had quite a few tables we were given our food in good time. The food here was also very good and on par with other korean BBQ's I have been to in the area. One note of caution is to wear cloths that you don't mind having smell like smoke. When you cook the food at your table your cloths will pick up the smoke. This is true of all Korean BBQ's though. All and all the food here is very good and the service is good as well. I look forward to going back. read more

Nice spot for Korean BBQ. While we didn't have the cook table running, the food was still good. I ordered the Pepper Steak which is different than what I normally order, but it was very good. I would go back again to have their traditional BBQ and cook at the table. read more

Had a very good experience here! I love Korean BBQ but haven't had it since I was in LA a while back. They have an unlimited BBQ option that we did with our friends... The bulgogi was so amazing... My normally picky son couldn't stop eating! I also loved all the side dishes. Kimchi was delicious and I particularly like the pickled radish ( sweet and sour ). Service was super attentive, what a pleasant surprise! Everyone there was really nice. Also... Unlimited BBQ has a 2 hour limit but we were done in just over an hour, because the service was prompt and efficient. Nice for a change. Can't wait to go back again. I think I'm going to have to take my mom to try ... read more

Loved this little place! We've been trying to find a Korean BBQ that came close to the one we fell in love with in California. This place defiantly came close. The staff was polite and welcoming and we had tons of fun. read more

this review is for the food we ordered from the menu (we did not try the all-you-can-eat bbq)...the banchan (side garnishes) were terrible - small amount, not fresh, limited in selection (kimchee was sour and old)...the main dishes were as bad - small portion and not very good...the price was expensive considering the tiny portion...but the place was very clean (including the bathrooms)...the restaurant should focus more on their dishes instead of concentrating on what k-pop music videos of wonder girls or girls generation to show on the multiple screens... read more

BBQ Hut Restaurant - tuH QBB - Barbeque Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Good Korean food, but nowhere near the best. Great place for friend and family get togethers because of the buffet. I remember when they first opened a few years ago, it was 14.99 a person but now its a little over 20 bones. 20 dollars would be totally worth it if they had kal bee in the buffet but they don't. They have all the other Korean meats available for the buffet but not kal bee, which I find kind of annoying but understandable. read more

I went threre for the 1st time a few days ago for a quick lunch and was surprised and happy to experience this place. I could not believe the number of complimentary appetizers you get to start with. I ordered the spicy pork lunch or bento styke box and I must say the flavors were really good given the spiciness of the pork and the tartness and sweetness of some of the appetizers. All in all it was a nice contrast of flavors. Service was very nice too and it was very inexpensive. I will return someday. read more

The food was above average, but what makes us rate this restaurant 3 stars is because of their lacking in customer service. This is understandable because they were understaffed. read more

Two words for BBQ Hut: Good Deal! However, if one decides to have the all-you-can-eat BBQ, do not expect prime or select grade beef. Also, although we were the only table there, service was VERY slow. read more

Third visit to this restaurant. Each time the service has been different. Once they brought vegies to the table, twice they didn't. We received the lettuce one time but we were never showed where there was a vegetable bar. The quality is variable. We noticed larger portions this last time but the quality of the meats was not as good. I'll give it another try but if the quality isn't improved it will be my last time. read more

Great food and great service. Always love the all you can eat they offer. Only down side that made me not do 5 stars though is the inconsistency of the cuts of meats, at times some cuts are thicker than usual, but other than that it's great. read more

This is the best Korean BBQ restaurant i have ever had in IL. The beef they have are wonderful and really delicious. The decoration just make you feel very comfortable to eat there. Their good service also impress me a lot because most of the Korean waitress are not that good and polite but this one did a good job. If you good service and delicious food, go there! You will have what you expect. read more

Definitely wouldn't come back here. Nothing was wrong with the service, just the food. It's pretty low quality meat and the flavors just aren't there. The food doesn't justify the price. You're much better off getting a box of marinated bulgogi at H-Mart for half the price for the same amount of meat. read more

We came here for our anniversary dinner. That was an amazing time with us. The service is really good and friendly, the food is fresh and juicy. Specially, they have Tae yang -kpop start on TV read more

I am a regular here for many years. The food is fantastic, and you definitely get your money's worth. I've ordered dinners and also done the all you can eat BBQ and they are both great options. The staff is always nice and attentive. read more

We went here by pure chance, and what a shining jewel it is! Unlimited meats seems to be its major pull at a decent price (about $27/adult), but my family had the Ham/Hot Dog Hot Pot and Spicy Seafood Hot Pot. We also had the Bulgogi, ramen (for the kids) and Korean pancake. The food was DELICIOUS! The staff, super friendly! The man helped us take pictures and was super thoughtful. The woman was also very friendly, great with the kids, provided helpful advice and recommendations. Try the soju: Chum Churum, peach flavor. One bottle served all adults, super light tasting and refreshing, (definitely hit me hard, but I'm a lightweight). What a great experience. Highly recommend. read more

I've been here quite a few times. This is my favorite Korean BBQ place in the Chicago area. The meat here is well marinated and a lot tastier than Woori Village or Jang Choong Dong. Actually Jang Choong Dong doesn't even marinate the meat, although their service is much better. Solga is another gem, but can be pricey. BBQ Hut is a good all-around Korean BBQ joint. Service at BBQ Hut is good enough. Nothing to write home about, but pretty good. I bet if this place were closer to Niles/Morton Grove area where many Koreans live, this place would be a lot busier. read more

I came in on Friday evening. It was not too busy. I was so excited because of decoration. It is a nice place. Food was ok, but I waited 15 mins for lettuce, asked until the fourth time with four different waitresses. Stop eating in that 15 mins then waited another 10 mins for the slice square tofu, and finally got it after asking twice?!?! Couldn't understand when they were around me? read more

Went here with a group of 14. Staff was very nice and helpful, 5 stars to them, very good customer service. Food was good of course. Overall a good experience, so I cant complain. read more

I was really looking forward to this being a good place, simply for the fact it had unlimited option for around $27 bucks. I guess you get what you pay for. The meat was frozen, seriously with freezer marks on it. At least they could have thawed it out before bringing it out. Such a disappointment. And there was something funky about the chicken also. read more

The all you can eat for $30 a person is well worth it. You choose the meat and bbq it at your table. The waitresses drop an enormous amount of small side dishes at your table (none of which can be identified). Go on a Friday or Saturday afternoon or evening and get a fairly robust salad bar (also some of which can not be identified). Highly advise going with outgoing and hungry guest(s). Definitely for groups of 2 to 8. read more

Excellent Korean BBQ. Super clean and waitresses was super friendly. One of the better places in the area.

Please be careful with the hotpot you order, its not quality soup, its water plus a bunch of cheap ingredients. Its not ham, its spam. The noddles they put in is the 99 cents instant noodles. And the hotpot costs more than $30, are you kidding me?! When you tell them, , they don't care about the customers feedback. NEVER again. Korean is my favorite food; but this restaurant will let you hate korean food if its your first time. read more

Drove 45 minutes to enjoy Korean bbq in the Shaumburg area. We brought 15 people, family and friends who came from different states (Wisconsin and Michigan). For our first time there it was quite disappointing! Service was inattentive, we had to ask the servers several times for refills and to change the grills. Our cups were half way and some empty for the 2 hours we spent there. The main reason we would not come back and why we are taking our money elsewhere is because an elder server lied about not having any side salads after we saw them bring out a side salad to a table right next to us. Even more surprising was how one of our members had ask for a change of grill and the same lady tried to say that it is okay to cook our meat in the CHARCOAL FILLED GRILL! She said it was going to be the same to cook our meat in a grill that's dirty or clean. Many of us were insulted at the thought of her justification. Unapologetically, we do not like to cook our meat on top of charcoal or a visibly dirty grill. This type of service is inexcusable considering they were seemingly NOT BUSY. Other than the terrible service we were given the food was okay. It was nothing special as compared to other bbq restaurants read more

Although unlimited BBQ has a cap for 2 hours, and my family are definitely meat eaters, we can't possibly just eat 2 hours straight of meat! We tried though, and about 1 1/2 hours later, we threw in the towel. Very attentive service. We kept asking for extra lettuce, onions and sweet potatoes, and the servers didn't seem to mind at all. Overall a fantastic experience. We will be back for sure. read more