Ordered CM Chicken and Boba through delivery. Tried four different chicken boxes because I wanted to sample a few flavors, and it was pretty hit or miss. First, the good: every piece of chicken was juicy, moist, and plump, so the quality of the chicken itself was great. The Deli Soy (Teriyaki) Wings were easily the best. They were flavorful, well-balanced, and the only box I'd say is a must-order. The Garlic Soy Wings were a close second. They had a great savory garlic-soy flavor with a nice spicy kick that wasn't overpowering. The Original Drum Box was just okay. Nothing was wrong with it, but it was lacking seasoning and tasted pretty bland. The biggest disappointment was the Honey Garlic Drum Box. It had a rancid fish taste that made it completely inedible. I think it might have been cross-contaminated with the calamari or shrimp. Chicken should not taste fishy. I'd definitely come back for the Deli Soy and Garlic Soy Wings, but I'd skip both drum boxes. read more

CM Chicken & Boba - Honey Garlic Drum Box - Burgers Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

We went to the Glenview location to find out they are permanently closed. It was very sad news since it was our favorite location for CM chicken. The Vernon hills location is not the same. It feels like the quality of the items are not as good as the one in Glenview. It was still good but not the same. Service was wonderful as usual for their chain. It's a pretty big restaurant and there weren't many people dining in on a Sunday night so we had no issues getting seated. read more

CM Chicken & Boba - Original half chicken - Burgers Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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Decent, well made Korean chicken. Had it delivered by DoorDash It was still good and quality was great. read more

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Visited this location again for carry out, but again disappointed. I feel if you order a whole chicken, they should increase the size of the sides. The Niles location gives you a much larger side of onions and sauce. The radish tasted very bland and watered down. You can see cabbage inside instead of radish in one of the cups. The one inside Hawthorne Mall, quality is better and service is great. read more

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Food was so good. I couldn't get over the French fry dipping sauce. Everything was fresh and hot. The waitress was so sweet and checked in frequently but not overwhelmingly - great service. The ambiance was cute. I loved how spacious it was too. read more

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We put in our name at another restaurant in this strip mall and they never texted us. So we walked over to CM Chicken & Boba. They asked if we were here for the event and I wondered, Yelp is having an event here? No, actually it was K Pop night. They asked us if we wanted to sit outside but we opted to eat inside. I think they wanted it clear for their event. I tried to covertly take a picture of the guest of honor but pics came out blurry (no pics then it didn't happen). Anyway, on to the food. We ordered popcorn shrimp, it was super hot and crisp. We also had chicken wings with deli sauce (teriyaki) which was also super hot and crisp. I think I would have preferred the garlic soy or honey garlic sauce instead. We also had bulgogi rice, which came with a fried egg on top. There was not much bulgogi in the dish although we did like the flavor. Also we supplemented our meal with coleslaw and the (complimentary) pickled radish. Our food was good, it's helpful to have the call server button at your table which we used several times. Everyone was nice although they seemed distracted and excited for the event that was going to happen. Lots of people were coming in for the event so we skipped dessert because we were probably the oldest people there. Have fun at your event! read more

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Stopped in on a Sunday at around 6pm and it wasn't too busy. They have a nice outdoor area where they open up the back wall. They had two fire pits going which added some nice warmth as it was a cool summer evening. For appetizers tried the curly fries and cole slaw. Curly fries had a nice crispy exterior and starchy interior. Served with a honey mustard sauce.Cole slaw very creamy and sweet with a little crunch. Cabbage was shredded thinner which was nice. The chicken here is the star. The sauces themselves were ok but the chicken was super juicy and moist. Though the chicken had good amount of sauce, the breading was still super crunchy and was not soggy at all. Terriyaki didn't taste much like terriyaki and more of soy with a little sweetness. Chili sauce had a nice little sweetness to it but not much heat. The soy garlic sauce mainly tasted like soy with not much garlic. The sauces were not bad, just nothing memorable. The chicken was the star and I could eat it everyday. read more

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I love this restaurant! This is where beer market used to be. The food is unbelievable delicious Every. Single. Time. Since my last visit, they added an ice cream cooler & new decor/signs. There is a DJ booth so music is loud and lights are distracting, I wouldn't recommend going here if you want to have a serious talk. lol. There is outdoor seating with bonfires in the winter the seating is closed but they still have beautiful lights put up. Staff is okay. When they first opened, they remembered me on my second visit and always made good food suggestions. read more

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Only stopped by for the boba drinks as we were in between meals. First time here but I always seem to pass by several times a month. It was about 4pm on Christmas day. The chicken smelled fantastic and the space is really cool for checking out a game on TV. But it was definitely not busy when we dropped by. Just wanted to get some boba as a snack, so we ordered a few drinks. Was tempted for the melona smoothie (I love melona everything but think it's too sweet for myself). Kids just wanted brown sugar boba so that's what they got. I got a matcha green tea. Hit the spot, and the pricing was pretty decent as well. I've got to stop by for the chicken next time. Plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

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While there are many CM chicken locations around Chicagoland, this restaurant in Vernon Hills is probably my favorite for many reasons. The parking is super easy, the dining room is enormous and augmented by a large dining area with fountain outside, prices are super reasonable for the amount and quality of food you're getting, the decor is cute and fun, the robot is a nice addition for a more premium experience, the restrooms are maintained nicely, the menu is huge, etc. Unlike other locations in smaller spaces or in the mall, this is really a spot that's casual, enormous, and comfortable with plenty of options to satisfy everyone's cravings. As usual, the food shines here especially with their super delicious bone-in cripsy chicken options (cheese, galbi, and garlic soy top it for me!). It's also worth it to try their nice and chewy tteok-bokki and though I haven't had it at this location, their Korean pancake is awesome as well. The drink options here are also very well priced and they offer a dazzling array of options from milk teas to fruit teas to yogurt teas and more. They are presented nicely and great for posting on social media. Overall, definitely worth it if you're craving Korean fried chicken, Korean food, or bubble tea. It's a comfortable spot to enjoy a delicious meal at a great price. read more

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I've been wanting to try the Glenview location, then saw this spot which is definitely closer to me. Nice and fancy looking place. Love the patio, nice view and even a fountain. The servers and staff are excellent, very friendly and helpful. They checked in often. We got the spicy snow chicken wings and the green onion garlic soy wings. Lots of flavor here! I love onions and the snow onion topping and sauce was excellent. It's labeled as a level 1 for heat but I found that inconsistent. Some bites were super spicy and some were very sweet instead. A nice balance for my taste but if your not much for heat then beware, it can be overpowering. The garlic soy is a perfect sauce, really fantastic flavor... but its labeled as not spicy. The onion topping definitely had some spice and my companion couldn't really eat any of it as a result. Not a huge deal, we just pushed them off. The drums on the plate were a bit tough in my opinion, definitely not as tender as the actual wings which were perfect. I'll definitely be back, they have a large menu with more flavors I'd like to try, but I've had better Korean wings in the area. The ambiance is worth a trip if your on the fence, just be careful with the spicy options! read more

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Oh my goodness, this place is so good. Every Choong Man Chicken is so good. It's honestly probably the best Korean fried chicken I've ever had. Even better than the chicken I had in Korea. The chicken is SO juicy. My go-to is snow onion chicken. The tikku chicken flavors are good too, but those are slightly more expensive. I have found that the snow onion is just as good. Even the normally dry chicken breast is so freaking juicy. The galbi chicken is a little too salty for my tastes. Also, the taste of galbi marinade on chicken doesn't seem right. I like the lighter sauce of the snow chicken. Ambiance and service are both really good. Servers are really nice, the place is well-decorated. They have a cool robotic waiter that brings out the food to you. read more

CM Chicken & Boba - Snow onion chicken (half) - Burgers Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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I love this place! Very spacious, clean, friendly staff, has a cute robot that delivers your food, upbeat music, neon lights and has a nice outdoor patio that is great for a cute date night and IG photos :P The two bubble teas that are my favorite so far are the Melona smoothie with boba and brown sugar with boba. Both are my to go when I'm in the area! I've been here a couple times and the waiters here are super nice and helpful with suggestions. Fried calamari is a must as an appetizer! The batter is crispy and calamari is fresh. We got the Garlic Soy chicken! It was very crispy, fresh and a hint of spice and very flavorful. The rose Tteok-Bokki was delicious as well. Small portion and a bit expensive. I would love to try their burger some time! Their lunch deals are budget friendly way to try some of the items on their menu! read more

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The space is great. Large interior with a spacious patio. Service is also wonderful. They actively refill the chicken mu (pickled radish) and brought us gloves to eat our chicken with. We got two half chickens to try two flavors. The gizzards are always good, great texture. The chicken had great crunch, a lots of sauce, and hot +fresh. Would love try more flavors it the future. read more

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I was craving for some Korean Fried Chicken wings and this place came to mind! I ordered the snow chicken wings ("Snow" is sliced sweet onions) I did a carry out, so the "snow" and the sauce was in a separate containers not on top of you were to dine in! The waitress was very friendly and serve with a smile! The chicken wings were crunchy and very tasty with the "snow" and sauce, but I thought it was a little pricey for 7 pieces of wings for $20! read more

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I came to order a boba tea on a Sunday evening (around 5 pm) and can clearly tell this place is poorly managed: - no customer - the kiosk machine was not working, I try to informed the staff there and she told me to wait - while waiting, we saw one of the staff picked her nose and touched other people's to go order - after a couple of minutes of waiting, one staff took our order and we informed the staff that we only wanted 25% sugar, turns out she doesn't understand and have to call someone else to help, so a couple more minutes of waiting I ordered a taro boba tea, it was just 'ok'. Nothing outstanding. Will never come here again. read more

My absolute favorite spot! The passion I have for this place is unmatched, and it seems to cast a spell on my friends too - just ask Josy, who's been raving about it, saying, 'I am going to have dreams of this food'. Not only is the food dream-worthy, but the ambiance is perfect for snapping those aesthetic photos we all love (a delightful bonus, indeed!). And let's not forget the adorable robots that add a unique charm. The service is top-notch as well, with servers who are prompt, courteous, and efficient. I'm confident that you'll be just as enamored with this place as my friends and I are. Recommend - Chicken Dumplings, Garlic Chicken Ball, watermelon Korean punch, regular ramen, and the tteokbokki. read more

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CM chicken & boba is a must!!!! My boyfriend and I have ordered it for delivery before and we really liked it, but eating there is even better. It's a great open space with a nice patio to sit on. The menu is a really decent size with good variety! They have several different ways you can order the chicken too (we prefer the drumsticks or tenders). The restaurant has a cool robot bring your food to you as well! The staff were all very friendly and helpful which was much appreciated! I will give a heads up that the food here does have some spice to it! If you do not usually go for spicy food double check with the server to make sure you made a good choice! I'm looking forward to going back! read more

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Came in for some bubble tea. The drinks we got were just okay. Don't think I would go back for boba here. The drinks were weak and definitely more like powder mixes. The brown sugar boba tasted more like just milk than brown sugar. We got 3 different drinks and had them split into 2. The service was good as there was no one else there. Ordering was done on a kiosk and orders made there. read more

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CM Chicken and Boba is a great choice for Korean fried chicken. My husband and I came here on a Wednesday later in the evening. There were several people having dinner on the outdoor patio, enjoying a nice summer evening. We ordered a few chicken dishes along with drinks. The Java chip smoothie had a great flavor. All of the chicken came out hot and crispy. I really liked how there was a lot of flavor without having to over sauce the chicken. We were served by a human server and a robot server. This was my first time being served by a robot, and I was very impressed and amused by it. There was lots to look at on the walls. I highly recommend CM Chicken and Boba for great chicken and drinks. read more

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Trendy place with a cool vibe especially with the robots helping the servers. Our server was helpful on our order and give us advice on what to order for our chicken. Our group order 3 pitchers of beer. The beer glass they had kept the beer cold. We started with: - kimchi pancakes: crispy but didn't really taste the kimchi - chicken dumplings: pan fry, nicely seasoned - original tteok-bokki- rice cake was pretty spicy but had a nice flavor. We got 3 different flavor for the chicken (half for each flavor. - red hot tong dak - I through it was very spicy where I couldn't finish my wings. The tong dak gave it a smokey flavor - rose seasoned - the menu said it was 1 pepper spicy but I didn't find it spicy at all - honey garlic tong dak - sweet with the smokey flavor. The chicken was heavily breaded but nicely seasoned. We also had kimchi and radish for our sides read more

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I came here with my family last Saturday and we had a great time. The restaurant is big and spacious, with a lot of big windows and natural sunlight. There's a lot of seating available so it looks like it's good for big groups. We got the snow onion fried chicken and the galbi tikku chicken. The snow onion sauce kind of tasted like a coleslaw sauce, a little tangy and a little sweet. The fried chicken itself was so crispy and juicy, even the chicken breast was juicy. This was my favorite thing we had here. The Galbi Tikku chicken (fried and then grilled) had a nice smokey flavor and it came with a sweet spicy sauce. It was also really good. The staff here were very friendly and our waitress even gave us the option of using plastic gloves if we didn't want to get our hands dirty. Of course we took her up on the offer- that's pretty genius! read more

Had no idea they opened a second location in Vernon Hills, since they just opened in Glenview not too long before the pandemic. A convenient location in the same northwest plaza as the Starbucks at the intersection of Rt 21 and Rt 45. Plenty of parking places. Easy to find. Inside is very spacious and organized, modern and well lit. Staffs appear professional and courteous. Takeout containers are made of paper which is great for reducing plastic use. They ask if I wanted utensil (I didn't), so they didn't provide, which is great-- reducing plastic waste. Original fried chicken, whole order-- even though it's not spicy at all to me and hubby, the kids still thought it was a bit spicy, which could be jalapeño or white pepper in the seasoning. We loved the flavor, and saltiness was just right. The meat is a mix of drumstick, wings, and boney pieces. The white meat pieces were super dry, so I'd avoid that in the future; I think with sauce-less chicken, it's gotta be dark meat with skin. Red Q chicken, wings-- the sweet and spicy profile was so good, but the peak spicy level is like 8/10 (so pretty darn spicy). You don't feel it right away, but it catches up after a few minutes, but it does dissipate pretty quickly too, maybe under 10 min. Will see if it will give us GI issues, but so far so good. Again, this is super delicious. Soy garlic chicken balls-- definitely our favorite. Meat are bite size, tender and juicy because of the sauce and meat type. The sweet and savory blend is a really good balance. My husband thinks it's a tad bit spicy (maybe 1.5/10) but definitely very tolerable. What made this stand out is they had crushed peanuts in this! I thought those were garlic chunks but no, peanuts, it's really good both from texture and flavor aspect. Will order again! Overall, the price is on the expensive side. With these three order came out to be ~$60. But it's not unheard of because Korean fried chicken are generally priced around there. Quality is really good though. I'd like to try some of their boba next time and their snow chicken, curry chicken, and with shredded scallion. read more

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My kids and I have been waiting for this place to open. We are big bubble tea (boba) fans and not many choices by us. I came in for the bubble tea and ordered a fruit tea with tapioca (boba). Took about 5 minutes to make. Tasted great. The place has a very modern feel and seating setup for socializing while eating. This place is conveniently near Stevenson High School where I can see this layout working well. Next time, I'm going to the try the chicken and dine in. read more

CM Chicken & Boba - Bubble tea "boba" - Burgers Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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While I've enjoyed the taste of their food in the past, this location severely lacks on service. What's the point of having good food if they completely forget your order? On top of that, at least 5, yes 5 tables after us got their food before us. How's that even reasonable? We didn't even have a large order either. When bringing it up to the server they said the kitchen staff forgot our order and that they should've checked on our food. It wasn't even busy when we sat down. There were only 2 other tables already dining. The restaurant didn't even offer to take our order off the check when they're the ones who messed up. They just gave a simple apology. Why should anyone pay for that kind of service? Hopefully the other locations aren't like this. Maybe carry out is a better option for this location. read more

This place is great and I will come here again! Quality- I got 2 half chickens (tikkudak garlic soy and tikkudak goguchuang) with a side of gizzards (kalbee flavor). The food came out piping hot, cooked perfectly, great texture from the crunchy skin, and the sauce was not overpowering so that you can taste chicken and tikkudak grill. Quantity- more than enough food came out for a party for 3 ppl. The only thing that is missing is a side of rice. Price- all 3 things came out to be around 60 dollars which is good pricing given high quantity and quality. Atmosphere- I like the outdoor seating and overall the place is welcoming and clean. Service- overall good service. No issues here read more

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This place was so nice, TVs to watch, and very culturally appropriate for Korean chicken. The food was amazing. I got some drum sticks, and the sauce was great. Waiter was nice. Definitely recommend. read more

I am guilty of being an addict of this place. The fried chicken is too good. It's comforting fried chicken! The crunchy texture of the skin and juicy, well-cooked chicken meat is worth coming back for. I've visited many times so I will only write about my most recent visit on mother's day. Radish is served from the start. I will eat the whole serving. It's great with drinking soju or without. It's served with your water. Try it. I just love crunchy textures and this satisfies my texture craving. Appetizers I approve of... waffle fries with yogurt cheese seasoning. I'm not even sure why this is so good but it is. It's paired with a sauce, I think it's honey mustard... that's the only flavor I can equate it to. All good. This trip, I tried the sesame balls. Pretty good for me. My husband was a big fan (he ate the majority). I ordered eggrolls. These are small size eggrolls. More bite size. Chi-bop bowl spicy garlic is served with the sauce on the side. The sauce is thick and poured over the bowl. I recommend adding a little at a time. Spicy garlic does have a kick to it. This is a very large bowl of food filled with rice, popcorn chicken, two pieces of waffle fries, corn & coleslaw. Pour that sauce all over (a little bit at a time) and mix! I ate about 1/4 of the bowl while my husband ate the rest. So good! 3 piece drumstick meal honey garlic - I ended up having to take my drumsticks meal home. This is a thick sauce and I tasted more honey than garlic but it wasn't completely sweet either. Like I said earlier, the fried chicken here is good enough to visit at least 1-2 times a month. I recommend eating at the restaurant to get the chicken hot and fresh. Ambience - expect to see tv screens airing lots of k-pop. Bathrooms are clean and robots are delivering your food with the help of servers. This most recent trip was by far the best service we've had there. Staff was extremely attentive. They offered gloves to us and checked in quite often. Even if they didn't, this restaurant has call buttons for guest to request service. read more

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A fun new place to have lunch! I ate lunch with coworkers here and we had a great experience. I ordered the signature chicken burger with lemon sauce. I enjoyed it, but the sauce really didn't taste lemony -- it reminded me more of a honey mustard flavor. One of my friends had a chicken dish in a garlic soy sauce, which she let me try. It was so good, and I'll be sure to order it next time! Other than the tasty food, the highlight for us was watching our food arrive at our table on a robotic cart. Our server was right behind, to remove the plates from the cart and place them on our table. Overall, it was a good first experience and I'll be back! read more

CM Chicken & Boba - CM Signature Burger with French Fries - Burgers Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

We weren't impressed with the OG location in glenview, so we didn't have much expectations when we came here. After a couple visit (one is a takeout), I have to say that I am changing my mind about this CM! We got the spicy tikku chicken as takeout. It was really good! Def my other favorite! It kinda has the sweet and mala flavor to it! Yum! I can only imagine it being even better eating there. read more

Love their fried chicken wings. We ordered two types one is the snow onion and the other day is green onion. The consensus of our group is we like the snow onion one. Friendly and attentive staff. read more

CM Chicken & Boba - 6. Snow Onion - Burgers Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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We are super excited that this place is just down the road from us - especially on a snowy day like today. They say it is all in the details, and that is where Choong Man (CM) gets it right. From the relaxed interior, to the call buttons, and floor to ceiling sliding doors that open to a patio (which we can't wait to use in the summertime) this place feels like Korea. Even the water bottle they use for the tables and the K-pop music - absolutely like being back in Korea. Love that attention to the small details! And the food is even better. Their original chicken is lightly seasoned, which surprisingly isn't always the case with Korean fried chicken at other places, perfectly crispy, and really flavorful. Definitely recommend! Pair it with their original Tteok-bokki, and you'll be instantly addicted. The sauce of the tteok-bokki is spicy and makes a beautiful dipping sauce for the original chicken. We will definitely be back for Chi-Mek and to enjoy the feeling of Korea in our backyard. read more

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We've ordered a couple times for delivery, but pick up yourself makes a difference. The Tikku is super crunchy! We like the Spicy Garlic and Spicy Bulgoki (NEW!) flavors. Garlic Soy is good, but a tad salty bc of the soy. I love Korean Fried Chicken, and CM is one of the better chains! Consistent quality. read more

CM Chicken & Boba - Tikku Spicy Garlic Wings, Tikku Spicy Bulgoki (NEW!) Wings - Burgers Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

CM Chicken - either this location, or the one in Hawthorn Mall - is my favorite place for chicken wings... No contest. I've had a LOT of wings over the years, I should point out. I've had wings up and down the Atlantic coast, in the southwest, and up and down the Pacific coast. Korean chicken places almost always are my favorite, with a few exceptions (Frankie's Beachside, O-Town Burgers & Wings, Snaps American Bistro), because of their incredible crispiness and sauce options. I love the tried-and-true sauces like buffalo, BBQ, and garlic parm; but most of the Korean wing places step it up with spicy garlic & honey, gochujang, curry, citrus & green onion, and other umami combinations. bb.q and SoJu BBQ were my favorites for a while, but when the CM Chicken & Boba opened up near us, it quickly became my favorite. I'm a BIG fan of alliums like onion, garlic, scallion, etc.; and CM Chicken has several options that go HARD with these flavors. The Choong Man signature snow onion sauce, atop a big pile of crispy chicken with about half a white onion thinly sliced over it, is fantastic! If you're a big onion lover, this is peak cuisine (just bring mints for after). So many of their sauces strongly feature garlic, onion, and green onions into their sauces and toppings. Additionally the soy-base and chili sauces are all incredible as well. Get them on bone-in fried chicken, broasted chicken, boneless chicken, sandwiches, rice bowls, Korean pancakes, and seafood. I've gotten a cup of their snow sauce just to dip appetizers in (they have seasoned straight-cut fries, curly fries, waffle fries, crispy thin-cut chips, onion rings, fried cheese curds, fried calamari, dumplings, egg rolls, fried shrimp, and more). There's also some banchan to go with your food and drinks (their daikon radish & cabbage is great, their kimchi is modestly spicy and rich, and their cabbage slaw is tangy). Their chicken is always cooked to perfection - tender and juicy in the middle, and perfectly finished outside. Their crispy coatings are always extra crispy, and never too oily. Their broasted or simmered chicken have been extra tender and saucy. Ditto with their shrimp. They have dishes that will fill up even the hungriest patrons, as well as a number of smaller meals (I highly recommend the Chi-bop rice bowls) when you just want a bite to eat along with your drinks. Their noodle soups are great when you want something to warm you up, and they can spice them up as you like (their fire ramen is intense). Their Korean pancakes look awesome, and I'm hoping to try those next. I've been there a bunch of times, and I think I've still only had about 1/6th of their menu. As for their drinks menu, I've barely even started. Every boba drink I've had was excellent, particularly their Milkis and Yakult fruit teas. In addition, they have soft drinks, iced tea, several beers on draft, bottled beers, a number of soju & beer bottles, rice teas (the cinnamon is awesome), canned fruit drinks, yogurt drinks, and so much more. Once the weather gets warmer, I'm hoping to stop by for more dinks on their patio (which has a really cool LED lit fountain). CM Chicken Vernon Hills has a really lively atmosphere, with TV screens everywhere, and up-tempo K-pop music that drives a number of colored LEDs. They play mostly top K-pop hits, but also the occasional K-HipHip and R&B song (I've also heard one Day6 song play). The servers are all very nice, and have robots that help them out with carrying drinks & food. The prices are pretty reasonable for the area. The restaurant itself is meticulously cleaned, well lit, and the bathrooms are spotless. They have a nice outdoor patio area that looks like it'll be nice in the summer. They are conveniently located on the north-east corner of Milwaukee and Olde Half Day. If you're northbound on Milwaukee, turn left onto Olde Half Day and use the entrance near Starbucks, as the entrance on Milwaukee near the PNC bank is only for southbound traffic. The lot can get crowded, but I've never seen it completely full. There are several handicap spots right in front of the restaurants (CM is neighbors to Wick & Ale and Real Urban BBQ). I heartily recommend CM Chicken & Boba to anyone who loves Korean style fried chicken, wild boba drinks, as well as modern Korean pub favorites. The food is great, the atmosphere is lively, the staff are friendly, and the prices are fair for the neighborhood. The food is just as good at the Hawthorn Mall location, but I think this location is just more fun and they're open a little later. When the weather is nice, I'm hoping to go to eat on the patio when they have a live music event. read more

CM Chicken & Boba - Korean-style spicy scallion ramen, with kimchi & rice (also shown: fried calamari, lemon green onion chicken tenders, Sapporo draft) - Burgers Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

My friend told me about this place and decided to check this out. I've been to this place about 3 times now and all I can say is I'm so glad we have a Korean fried chicken in suburban Chicago. Food: my favourite to get is the soy garlic friend chicken and the honey garlic fried chicken. It's such a great comfort food. I actually crave it from time to time. It never fails to satisfy my cravings. Their cheese curds was also great as well. Their tteokbokki was alright from what I remembered but it was decent. Their chicken portions is pretty good. "Half" usually is enough for one person. They make amazing Korean chicken here and I will keep on coming back when I can. I highly recommend this place to anyone They also have sikhe as a drink which is a rice drink. I first tried it in a Korean sauna and it's so yummy. I highly recommend trying. Aesthetic. : it's filled with kpop and it's very spacious. It feels open and nice to just hangout and have good food. It's a good place to hangout with friends as well. Service: the service has never disappointed me whenever I came here. It's pretty consistent. They have always been super nice and fast. Overall, I really enjoy this place. This is my go to chicken place near where I live. It's hidden and not a lot of people know about it but it's definitely a gem. I highly recommmend read more

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Driving around buffalo grove and saw this restaurant, good review on Yelp. Very clean place, good service, friendly. I ordered deep fried seaweed roll, Garlic spicy chicken, original seafood pancakes. Everything is delicious. There is a walking robot serving food. In the shop is very cute....!!! read more

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Great little korean chicken spot. I know there's plenty of them out there, but this one is definitely the best out of the ones i've been too. my buddies and I had the soy garlic wings, tikku curry wings, the hot n spicy glizzards and fries. Sadly we didn't take photos cause we were way too hungry but man the flavors were on point. Loved the spice in the glizzards. One of those spices that comes up slowly and hits at the end. Definitely had me sweating a little but so addicting that i had to keep eating. The wings were flavorful and crispy and loved each bite. they had pickled radish on the side as well which was awesome to have. Finished off with a taro boba smoothie which honestly surprisingly slapped. my favorite part of this place is the outdoor patio to indoor setup they have. It's a nice day so they had the doors open. a path from inside to outside is nice and gives good good vibes. totally could see some late night eating and having a few bottles of soju with friends in a place like this. excellent korean chicken spot and i'll be coming back again! read more

CM Chicken & Boba - taro boba smoothie with tapioca - Burgers Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

The food was good! Quick order type of place. Fair pricing too! YUM! Good location with enough parking

The chicken was perfectly fried. Let's just start there. The honey garlic had plenty of garlic and the sweet chili was spicy enough with just enough sweet to salty. Tteokbokki original was very spicy but the texture of the rice cakes were perfectly silky and with cheese, was excellent. The boba jellies and tapioca balls were good. The tea flavors could be more defined, I would say I've had better. Finding this little gem in the neighborhood was a great find. Visiting RTC Great Lakes from knowing Korean restaurants in Los Angeles, this place would be hoppin'. It was quiet inside with just our table but plenty of takeout orders were being sent out the door. What was a great thing to see was the serious cleaning work the guys were doing during this quiet time. That takes care and pride. Love that! read more

CM Chicken & Boba - Boba Milk Tea Latte with coffee jelly - Burgers Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Sorry for the horrible pictures, I was way too hungry! THIS PLACE HAS THE BEST CHICKEN IN THE AREA! I'm obsessed with the garlic soy sauce and the red hot gizzards. The red hot is crazy hot but so flavorful, you cannot stop eating it. We've gotten them so many times and the flavor and quality remains the same. Do yourself a favor and goooo! Huge portions too which we love read more

CM Chicken & Boba - Garlic Soy Chicken Wings 5 People - Burgers Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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