Food was phenomenal! It was my first time visiting but my son and his family have gone a few times. The food was out quick, we were greeted like family! I'll definitely be back! read more

I would probably give 3.5 for my first experience. But error the side experience. The strip mall location makes it a little hidden seeming. The interior is outdated and slightly on the side of worn. The menu was a bit confusing because of pricing and portions and the language barrier was not a help to my understanding. The server was patient, kind, and genuinely happy we were trying for the first time. There was raw beef that never got cooked and we left it because there was confusion on if I was supposed to cook the rest or if they do. The sides were different and had a lot of flavor. The lettuce was crisp and fresh and made for great wraps. Glad I tried and you should stop wondering and check them out. read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Sides served with meat dish - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

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The restraint is cute the staff were friendly the food was delicious and they had manny great opinions! I would totally recommend! read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - A verity of what me and friends ordered at Korean bbq - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

There's a certain kind of warmth that can't be faked. The kind you feel when someone sets a table not just with food but with care. That's what Blue House Korean BBQ feels like. It reminded me of visiting Oma--not my own, but the kind of grandmother you borrow through shared meals. The air is thick with the scent of char and spice, the tables alive with the sound of sizzling meat and quiet joy. We sat down and didn't say much at first. Just smiles, nods, and the quiet hum of anticipation. We ordered what felt like everything: smoky marinated BBQ, kimchi jjigae bubbling like a love letter in a bowl, crispy-edged kimchi pancakes, and stir-fried squid with rice cakes that was equal parts fire and comfort. Each bite felt like a memory I didn't know I had. The kind of food that lingers, on your tongue, in your thoughts, in the steam that fogs your glasses a little. Blue House isn't about presentation or performance. It's about presence. About feeding people well and making sure they leave full, happy, and maybe just a little more loved. Come here hungry. Come here tired. Come here with someone who knows your stories or wants to learn them. This place isn't just a restaurant. It's a little pocket of warmth in Mundelein that reminds you what it means to be fed, really fed. Five stars and a piece of my heart left behind on a grilled lettuce wrap read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

We came out here to eat as a family. It's nice that you can reserve the seating. You click a button on the wall to get server to come take your order. The service was pretty fast, and foods were well prepared and presented. Flavors were all pretty good, not overly salty and is on the sweeter side but not overwhelming. We ordered Dukmandu Guk again, but unfortunately the younger two did not like the mandu fillings, but it was pretty tasty for grownups, as it was a lot of veggies. The rice cakes were nice too, not overly cooked and not undercooked either. The broth was good, it was clear enough that the kids were able to drink some. Probably would've been better if we ordered fried mandu instead. We tried the Dakbulgogi this time and the meat cuts were tender because of the dark meat, and the veggies were caramelized so it's soft and sweet. Overall flavor and texture were all really good. Kids liked eating the chicken with white rice. Banchan were also good. Light and refreshing. I liked that the flavors aren't overpowering. The kimchi was on the more sour/heavily fermented side so not as crunchy or refreshing. The fish cake were drier but pretty strong flavored compared to other place, but not in a bad way. The other vegetable banchan were lightly flavored and very refreshing. Not the cheapest place (price went up by a dollar or so for everything since my past review) but foods made well. Would definitely come back. read more

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Authentic taste, presentation is simple but acceptable. Service is superb and respectful, I would highly recommend this place

We wanted Korean bbq and this place was rated #1. Everything was amazing! Quality of food, service, and ambiance was 10/10. If you're in the area, give this place a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

haven't even finished eating yet but had to run here to make this review. i just moved here from california (the bay) which arguably has the best korean food in the US. i tried one other korean restaurant close to the northern suburbs and it just didn't hit the same. i decided to order off of uber eats yukgaejang and asked if they could make it really really spicy. i'm not sure if they accommodated my request or if this is the normal flavor, but it's actually very good! i didn't have high hopes for illinois korean food, but im pleasantly surprised. they also included a side of rice. i know this is normal for the dish, but the description didn't mention it and since this was delivery, i thought id be jipped. they also included some banchan!! this place was great for yukgaejang and i highly recommend!! read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - yukgaejang - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

We found Blue House Korean BBQ while searching for a different k-bbq place to try in the burbs. Our first impression when we entered was a somewhat typical k bbq restaurant, a bit on the smaller side. The restaurant was somewhat busy on the Thursday night. They had one main server taking care of taking the orders and 1-2 runners bringing food and drinks to tables. The system seemed to work for them but it was a little chaotic. We ordered a few different items to try out, unfortunately they didn't have brisket on the menu which is our typical go to order to try the quality and flavor of the restaurant. The food was good, better than average, but we didn't think it was anything special. Nothing about the experience turned us off by any means, but with a number of better options in the north west burbs, we most likely will stick with some of our favorite restaurants like San soo kab san read more

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Went to get some Korean food with some amazing friends. To eat. To catch up on life. This place was BUSY. So glad Judy thought to make reservations. The food was good. No better or worse than any other Korean spot. Although our YuKaeJang didn't have any noodles. But they were kind enough to bring us some to add to our bowls. The service was good. The place was clean. There is a lot for parking. read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Overall one of the best Korean BBQ restaurants I've been to in Chicago. The beef was amazing, the soup was very tasty. The owner was very nice, he was very attentive and friendly. The place was cozy and simple. Recommend to bring family and friends. read more

Blue House Korean BBQ is in a strip mall that doesn't have much signage or light. If you weren't looking for it, you could easily drive right past it. I'm glad that we stopped in because this restaurant has some amazing Korean BBQ. My husband and I entered and were asked if we had reservations. We did not and were able to be seated. The restaurant was pretty busy the entire time we were there. I could see why you would want to make reservations. I ordered the Bulgogi (Thinly sliced sirloin. Marinated in a sweet sauce and with a soy sauce base.). This was stewed and not as sweet as I'm used to but it was still good. You could taste the freshness in everything. My husband had the Jaeyook Bokkum (Thinly sliced pork, with vegetables. Marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce.) This dish was very spicy. I tried one bite and couldn't eat any more, but my husband reports that he was very happy with the taste. The meal was served with rice and banchan. The banchan extrtas were very well done, almost as good as the main dish. If you come be sure to use the button at your table to get the servers' attention. This is a family run business and they were busy the entire time. We had good service but don't expect personal attention, you will need to get their attention. I highly recommend Blue House Korean BBQ for excellent Korean BBQ. read more

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This was recommended by a friend, I finally came and tried it out! We ordered the Dolsot Bibimbap, Chapchae and Bulgogi Beef! Both the Chapchae and the Dolsot Bibimbap had very few pieces of beef! The Chapchae was very greasy too, but did have a nice flavor! On the other hand the Dolsot Bibimbap had no flavor and adding the hot sauce that was provided still didn't bring the out the flavor! The Bulgogi Beef was tasty but for the price, I thought it would be a larger portion! The banchan was no big deal, we had six different kinds! Overall the service was just okay and the place was all decorated with fake flowers (not pleasing for the eyes)! I think the server was the owner, service was slow too! read more

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Blue House is a very popular Korean BBQ spot in Mundelein. Diners can choose between cook-your-own Korean BBQ atop tabletop grills, or order a la carte. Our family usually opts for grilling on our own. We ordered the bulgogi, marinated sweet sirloin with cellophane and onions, and mehoon daeji jok galbi, or marinated sweet and spicy pork spare ribs. Each order was in two-people portions, and the foods were more than enough for a group of four. We also ordered a soondubu tofu stew that came with beef and vegetables, but I would have preferred it to have been spicier. Our waiter replenished our banchan side dishes after we finished everything early into our meal. read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

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Oh what a cute Korean BBQ restaurant! It's located in a strip mall so it's easy to find. There's enough parking space. We made a reservation for 5 people on Saturday evening a day in advance. Otherwise there might some wait time. Looked like one staff was running the hall but it was managed better than I thought. We tried pork ribs and bulgogi. They were really tasty. It was bit on the sweeter side but I'll definitely go back again. read more

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Went two times in the last year, I recommend to everyone, worth the money! I tried the bulgogi, and I love that we had our chance to make our own food. read more

Food is so good - so happy there's a Korean restaurant in the northern suburbs. The Ukejang is consistently spot on. My mom loves the bibimbap. The service is fast and friendly. Inside decor is so cute. This is a hidden gem. read more

The food was amazing. I travel to South Korea 2x per year and I was blown away how good the food and service was. Absolutely blown away. To think I've lived 2 miles from this place the past 12 years. We will be back read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

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Outstanding meal, and priced reasonably. Service was exemplary. The environment was clean and comfortable; it felt like family dining. I would definitely dine again. I ordered bipimbap for lunch, and I took a bulgogi order home with me for dinner -- my carry out was very well packed. Thank you for a really nice dining experience. read more

Small easy to miss place, went on a Wednesday night and was not crowded. Food was pretty good and tasty. Waiter was friendly and very pleasing. I would recommend this place and definitely visit again! read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Great food, amazing service, very friendly staff, and very reasonable prices. My kids really loved the experience!

The food was incredible. I haven't stopped thinking or recommending it to my family and friends. So, if you're looking for a fun yet delish meal that will you fill you up but want to eat anyway , this is the place! read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

My kids love the bulgogi here! Always great food lots of bahnchan. Service gets behind when it's busy but forgivable for the food.

Ordered delivery- the food came steaming hot since we are nearby. Overall, the dishes tasted good and were well cooked. The only disappointment was the dubokki was too liquidity from what I'm used to (usually thicker). The sauce was a bit watered down, so the rice cakes didn't soak in the flavor much. Also, there was far more fish cakes than rice cakes. However, we still enjoyed it enough, along with everything else. read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Goon Mandu, Bulgogi, Chapchae, Dubokki - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Guys. This place is so good. I get the chap chae noodles every time I go there and it is so good! The business is clearly family owned and you can feel it in the way they treat the customers, the restaurant itself, and the food. They're also really fast! They have little doorbell buttons to call for staff to assist you instead of waiting for them to make rounds. It helps us as customers and them as waiters. The bathrooms are always squeaky clean as well! read more

Food is good and service was ok and the ambiance was nice. Good for family to eat and the price was a little bit up for me but overall the place is good. read more

This place is super fun! The service was okay. We did have to wait a little bit for our waiter to come. The venue is pretty small as well. Once we actually got our drinks it was a much better experience. I've never had Korean BBQ, I do recommend it. We were able to grill our own meats. They also brought out many dishes that were already cooked. Were ordered a variety of drinks, and all were delicious. I'm not a fan of beer. However, the Korean beer I tried was pretty good. It was more on the expensive side. While the service could improve, I do think this is a great place to try out. read more

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The food is delicious and authentic. I love the Jaeyook Bokkum. I am not sure if I spelled that right. Spicy/sweet pork with veggies. Yum! I also have to give a shout out to their customer service. They made a mistake on my takeout order and I didn't call and complain, however they called me to apologize as they realized it later. Give this place a try if you're in the area. read more

Blue House is one of my favorite Korean spots. Authentic food that comes fairly priced and friendly staff, what else would you ask for. I usually do the table top (bulgogi) which comes with side dishes and enough to feed 2. Bulgogi meet is well marinated in a sweet sauce and comes with a broth which I love for the bbq. Their hot stone pot looks good and is on my to try list. read more

Introduced a coworker here after snowboarding at Wilson! This place was delicious, pricey but worth the meat quality read more

We have been going to Blue House since 2016 and it's the BEST! We moved back to the city in 2018 and have been to many korean restaurants but Blue House is still our favorite. Whenever my husband works in Lake Forest, he would drive to Blue House to pick up some food and drive an hour home to satisfy our cravings! Our to go are kimchi fried rice, seafood pancake, bibimbap, bulgogi, Sundubu and sometimes their chicken bulgogi and Yukgaejang. Their side dishes are perfect and suit our tastes. When we dined in, their service was always great, fast and friendly. Today my husband came home with some Blue House and I was so happy that I could still get these awesome food during the pandemic! read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Seafood pancake, sundubu, bulgogi, kimchi fried rice, bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Easy to get to. Plenty of parking. If you are craving Korean BBQ this is the place. Simple menu, nice atmospher. Friendly servic. You can order food cooked by staff but the whole fun of Korean BBQ is to cook it at your table. We ordered the Bulgogi (Marinated Beef) and appetizer of Mandu (steamed dumplings). Came with soup, plenty of sides and sticky rice. While the table grill warms up we enjoyed the dumplings. The Bulgogi is marinated in a sweet sauce and vegetables. The beef cooks very quickly and you can use lettuce wraps to make a delicious meal. Gather the kids and go here for a great meal. read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Bulgogi and sides - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

FOOD WAS 100/100 !! We ordered 떡뷲이 and 즐석 불고기 and was the perfect portions for two people. I really liked cooking everything myself and making my own meals based on the side dishes we received. Service was great as well! Everyone was very kind and welcoming! The place in general is also very cozy Price is worth it, it may seem like a lot on paper, but you receive a lot of food for it! Thanks for the awesome experience! read more

First time trying Korean in Mundelein IL, overall was okay. Service was decent, ambient was nice, side orders for dishes were decent. The flavor of the beef wasn't bad. I have had better authentic Korean food in Texas. However if you are looking for Korean food that is a little to no spice then start here to expand your taste buds. Cost wise is good. read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Always double check you bill before paying. Won't be back anymore. Portions got lesser and very dishonest with the bill. Too bad he doesn't care about customer loyalty. Never again. read more

We love this place. The food is delicious and consistent! The same kind family always running the place. Try it!

We were bobbing for authentic bibimbap and this place was the only option in the area. We have been here couple times before but never tried their bibimbap. First with the service, there were only two other tables when we walked in and we were seated right away by the host from across the dining area, pointing to the table we should take. Once settled, it took another 15 min for someone to come and take our order. We contemplated leaving but stayed put for the Bib. Once we ordered, it was another 15-20 min to get our food. On the plus side, when we did get our bill, it took them less than a min to come back and take our credit card! For service 2 stars. As for the food, I ordered Kimchi Bibimbap and wify ordered Dolsot Bibimbap. Both came with a 'touch of beef' per their menu. We didn't quite know what it meant until we got our dishes....it really meant sprinkles!!! The flavor for both was very good and food seemed fresh. We enjoyed the almost-vegetarian bibimbap with miso soup and six banchan sides. I didn't care much for the Gochujang sauce which seemed thinner than usual. Overall flavor is 4/5, protein 0/5. TL;DR: if we are craving for Bibimbap and no new options exist, we may come back. #comebackmaybe #Airwolf read more

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No all you can eat menu. Great spot otherwise. The food was delicious! Staff was friendly and attentive!

Love everything. The Flavor was Authentic!!! Great place for some good old kbbq.... Good service from the owner read more

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5 stars! We've wanted to come here for a while and finally made the trip and so glad we did! It was amazing. Attentive staff. Quick. Everything very fresh. We will be back! Affordable for 2 people, especially for quality non greasy food. Deff check this place out! read more

Blue House Korean BBQ - Bulgogi was AMAZING! - Korean Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois