Hongdae is located in back area of Randhurst Village, near Mr Kimchee and the AMC Theatre. As of 2026, they have a Happy Hour from 4-6PM with 50% appetizers and drinks. We got there just in time and ordered a few appetizers, like the tuna tar-tare, edamame, and truffle tuna. The appetizers were on point. For our entrees, we got the beef bulgogi bento box, and the chicken karaage bento box. The bento box offered several things including salad, California rolls, potato croquette, and the main dish. Unfortunately, we were not fans of the bento box. The bulgogi was extremely dry, and pretty much sauce less, and the chicken karaage was dry as well. The sauce was very rich. Service was good, and the staff was very friendly. Maybe we ordered the wrong things, because the appetizers were great. read more

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A movie and dinner night with roomies. The Devil Wears Prada 2--elegant, sharp, and absolutely worth the wait. Not a single moment missed. #thedevilwearsprada2 An evening that flowed effortlessly into dinner at Hong Dae Korean Bar and Grill in Mt. Prospect--where the ambiance, the food, and the company all understood the assignment. We were greeted by a very nice and polite lady and have us seated in a timely manner. Server was very good but a little meek. Food is very good and the price is moderate. A perfect way to end the day. #hongdaefood read more

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I really liked the vibe of this place! It was upbeat and lively. The decor was bright, bold and colorful. However, the greenery woven into the surrounding decor helped balance the vibrant visuals with a calmer organic feel. The service was great. The host was welcoming and responsive. Our server was super friendly, smiled and attentive. The Diamond was dangerously delicious. I couldn't tell there was vodka in it. The lychee juice was so sweet and made it go down so smooth. The short rib and spicy pork ssam was as expected. The meat was well marinated and grilled. The portion size was good. I felt so full even without eating any of the rice that came with it. The wraps were well paired with the pickled radishes and Kimchi. The crispy pork appetizer had really thin crispy skin and tender meat. It was so yummy dipped in the gochujang dipping sauce. read more

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Everything was really good here! I came during their grand opening special where they're doing 50% off all sushi rolls and it's such a good deal. My favorites were the Veggie Caterpillar, Veggie Tempura, and the Crazy Girl roll (no spicy tuna, add sweet potato). The rolls were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I think the regular prices are a little high so right now is the best time to go while the promo is still running. Great service and nice atmosphere too. I would definitely go back! read more

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We visited Hongdae KBBQ for a my friend's birthday celebration, and the staff did a great job pacing the meal so that the cake arrived at the perfect time. Our waiter seemed a little inexperienced and overwhelmed, but he was very kind, good luck to him! I tried the chicken wings, which were a bit chewy and bland but overall fine. I tried my friend's pork belly which was really tasty! The interior is nicely decorated with lights and plants, creating a pleasant atmosphere. read more

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Our group really enjoyed dinner at Hongdae. Everyone loved it, both Korean and non-Korean. The ambiance and food totally exceeded our expectations. We ordered a bunch of dishes, and the tteokbokki skewers were hands down our favorite. Not too spicy, chewy with a crispy edge, SO good! The bibimbop was fantastic. I liked that they used kale instead of spinach, it gave it a fresh twist and it was served in a stone bowl. The LA short rib ssam was a crowd favorite as always, and the mackerel was cooked really well. I personally wish the pork belly ssam was more soft than crispy, but it was still tasty. Even the kids gobbled up their food. They refilled the sides, which we appreciated. My only feedback is the white rice should be filled to the brim. We also tried a few Korean beers, and the pear one stood out. Light, refreshing, and perfect with the food. For the amount and quality of food we got, I thought the price was totally reasonable. Honestly, this place should be way busier. Definitely go check it out. read more

Wow! Pleasantly surprised at this new addition Korean restaurant in Mt Prospect. It was date night and we decided to check it out before catching a movie at AMC right next door. We started with some Soju and Cass beer. They do the Soju bombs here which were fun. For apps we tried the Kimchi Dumpling and steamed egg. The Kimchi Dumpling were out of this world. I'd highly recommend them. The steamed eggs were a huge portion. If I had to guess it was at least 6 eggs. For our entrees I had the bulgogi. The portion was great for $21 and it tasted wonderful. My wife had the seafood pasta. She really enjoyed it. We also had the please of meeting to owner Sato. She was very nice & our server was on top of her game. This place has only been open 3 months and should definitely be on the radar for anyone looking to try a hot and new restaurant. read more

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Made a pit stop here before heading over to my dinner reservation. Inside is quite huge and loving the vibes. The staff were nice and the restaurant itself was clean. There is parking outside but the spots are filled. Good thing there are other parking lots where you can park at with a bit of walking. Ordered a round of drinks and they tasted good (a bit strong depending on what you get), and looked pretty. They also have a cute chair in the corner for photos. Didn't get a chance to eat the food but will come back to try their dishes! read more

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This new sushi spot is tucked away in Randhurst mall near the movie theater. I was here for takeout, but the staff was friendly, the restaurant was modern and clean, and my food was ready when I arrived. Presentation was very nice, especially considering it was takeout. Quality utensils were provided. The sushi was pretty good. The rice was properly seasoned, and the ingredients were fresh. The pricing is good but I realized the current pricing is 50% off. If the pricing increases, I'm not so sure I would be as excited to try them again. read more

As an absolute sushi fiend, nothing catches my eye more than a brand-new sushi place AND a damn good deal. Hongdae Sushi recently opened and is a sister restaurant to the well known Mr. Kimchi just across the street. However, it seems that Hongdae has been open for quite some time, but now under new management. My partner and I were super excited about trying new rolls and at a 50% discount. Looking through their menu, there are so many rolls and at various price points to match whatever you are feeling that night! While we did end up choosing ones we wouldn't normally, I would be a bit worried about some of these rolls once the discount comes off. Since we came for sushi, we ordered 5 rolls, but did note their large menu of grill and bbq items as well. However, I cannot state enough just how amazing the quality of the fish was for their sushi. The only complaint I have for their sushi is that the pieces were a bit unevenly cut between each roll and the plate it came on, which was sat on a rack, could be easily knocked over or cause problems. Despite all of that, for 5 rolls, tax, and tip the entire price was just under $60, making this a very worthwhile and amazing dinner. There are still some slight kinks in Hongdae's service and ambience, but their sushi very much makes up for it. As they continue along, I am hopeful they will smooth out their operations. I am also hopeful that they continue that discount, as some of those rolls were an upwards of $30 without it! read more

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Sato does it again. My wife and I were a little bummed that Hongdae rebranded, but turns out we had nothing to worry about. The vibe is slightly different, no more KPop videos on projector screens, but the decor stayed the same. Still very bright and welcoming. Service was great. Sato greeted us at the door and had us seated at the same booth that we were the last time. Our waitress was really good too. She answered all of our questions and was attentive to us the whole time. She also recommended the Kimchi fries. I think it will be my go to order whenever I go back. Sooo good. We also ordered a salmon avocado roll, spicy tuna, the Whata Salmon roll, the Korean Chicken Wings, and the Togarashi Salmon (epic). All great! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Dragon roll with eel was good with fatty eel. Also tried the baked scallop roll and the scallops on top tasted fresh and well cooked. Might choose another one without cream cheese though, it's too creamy for me read more

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We sat a the bar, Sophia was awesome! Drinks were fab and the service is super friendly. Definitely a spot for friends to drink and yap. It's super clean inside and bathrooms pass the test. 100% would come back here to sit at the bar again. My faves were the Calamari, delicious (not pictured) and the Old Fashion. read more

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There is parking up front but sometimes it can fill up quickly. The owner is SO nice. Very welcoming & the service here is 10/10. The food was great too! The only reason I rate it a 4/5 is because the food is on the pricier side. However, the ambiance, and the service really makes up for it. Definitely recommend and definitely will be back. read more

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Came here for dinner with my parents, sister and niece. Love the atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and attentive. We order a variety of items to share and everything was prepared fresh or cooked perfectly. Flavors were spot on and food presentation was clean and lovely. Highly recommend this place and we will definitely be back! read more

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Decent late night Korean option in the area and worth a try - despite the great reviews on Yelp, when I went on a Saturday night it was pretty empty despite how big and spacious it was inside. The food we ordered was all pretty standard - nothing amazing but nothing bad either. We got a couple of the soju cocktail pitchers which were smaller than we though given how diluted it was. Service and ambiance were all amazing though and would consider coming back with friends read more

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Great food and excellent service at this new Korean "bbq" and bar in Randhurst!! We visited as a family (wife, 7 yo, 2.5yo, myself) on Valentine's Day for dinner. I called and made a reservation a few days before and the message that I received to confirm was so kind, and welcoming: "I will prepare the brightest spot for you, along with the chair you requested for your child. See you soon!" The restaurant is beautiful and clean and while the decor and lighting may lean more towards a date night spot, it worked really well for my Korean-food loving family. I had the old fashioned to start while my wife had the coconut mojito. Both were tasty but we agreed both were a little sugar/sweet forward. To eat we got the truffle fries, bulgogi tacos, LA short ribs, and spicy pork. All were excellent and the accompanying sides/banchan were all tasty and balanced all the flavors of the meat. Now, I put the "bbq" in quotes because while the restaurant tables seemed to be setup for on table grilling, all the dishes were cooked in the back. Had I been grilling the meats I would have left a few of the pcs on little longer because I like them a little more on the crispy side. But don't get me wrong the meats were of good quality and the marinades and flavors were all very delicious. I had the honey, ginger tea to finish and while I thought $6 was expensive, this was no ordinary hot cup of water with a tea bag. It was a warm, spicy, sweet home made concoction that hit the spot on a cold February evening. The mochi dessert was a great way to end the meal. Our waitress was so responsive and the manager checked in on us multiple times. She was attentive to our kids and gave them stickers and candy! Overall, definitely worth checking out. Couple of pcs of feedback would be watch the sweetness on the cocktails, and maybe ask the guest if they have a preference of cook on the meat. But other than that, it's a great addition to the area and definitely a different and more modern take on the various Korean spots in the area. read more

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Wanted to order takeout Sushi on a Monday, but with most of my favorite places closed, decided to try Hongdae. I'm glad I did! Since it was a new place for us, we went with classic rolls. The fish was fresh and delicious, and you couldn't beat the prices! Even presentation for take out was pretty! We'll definitely try this place again, but go in to the restaurant next time! read more

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Had such an amazing experience at HONGDAE KOREAN VAR & GRILL! The atmosphere was lively and the service was attentive and really friendly staff. This place is also really fun if you are a fan of KPOP because this place is such a vibe with great special promos. We had the corn cheese, bulgogi japchae, pork culet, and the kimchi fried rice. Everything tasted amazing and so tender and flavorful, definitely will be coming back to try the entire menu for more! read more

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Everything was great. Service was fast and attentive. Ambiance was cool. Dynamite roll was terrific. Highly recommend.

Family of 4 went there for a dinner. Foods were very good. Large quantities of sashimi (compared to typical Japanese restaurants). The ambiance is good, large indoor space. Very easy parking in a mall and theater strip. Service is nice, the manager came to greeting in person. The only thing might be improved was the soy sauce bottle kept dripping from the bottle sealant side, which made some mess on the table. read more

The sushi here was delicious. However it took 45 minutes to get 3 rolls and the rest of our order never came. When we asked our server & he checked he said they had not started making it yet & that the system was messed up. Needless to say we left hungry. read more

Music was really loud for a sit down restaurant. Shumai were okay, but apps should come in even amounts By far, the worst were the two rolls we got, Las Vegas and tataki maguro. Something had the taste of spilled fuel about it like the torch used to sear the top leaked into the rice. If this flavoring was purposeful, someone without long COVID needs to be in charge of the menu. Service was attentive but it was not crowded so expect it wasn't challenging either. read more

everything was great will be back for sure. they have a lots of kitchen and sushi appetizers and also udon with your choice of protein, yakisoba as well read more

Today was my first time here and honestly the food was amazing and had so much flavor, the workers there were really nice and gave great service, and the place looks really nice and I love the vibe there. I am not lying when I say that every single thing I tried was easily a 10/10. I will come again and I will recommend it to others. read more

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Went here for the first time with my husband for dinner. The ambiance was classy and cozy with mild club vibes. Beautifully decorated. Perfect for a date night! Drinks were great! My favorite was the Lychee martini. We split sushi rolls and the bulgogi beef udon bowl. Everything was delicious! The sushi was fresh, flavorful and the udon noodles were perfectly cooked. The service was great. Friendly and attentive without hovering. Overall, we had a great time and are extremely glad we stopped in. We'll definitely be back! read more

Amazing! Highly, highly, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! The service was amazing. The food, incredible! Made it feel so welcoming! The bartender was great as well! The drinks were phenomenal 10/10! read more

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my favorite Korean spot in the Chicagoland area. Fantastic flavors, and a huge variety as well. Friendly staff. read more

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We went there with a my whole family. They put us in the beautiful private room. Food was great and staff were very welcoming.

Not as enjoyable as last time. Now I like Kpop music but not when it is blaring so loud that it ruins my dining experience. I am hoping that others have complained as well. Would not return for that reason. We ordered the Crispy Pork Belly again. Delicious but they changed the side to a too spicy dish. I liked the miso bean taste better. Bulgogi Skillet was again very good but smaller portion this time. It was not at all busy yet service was just ok. Had to seek him out twice and even to start our order. Maybe just take out for next time? read more

My friends and I always enjoy going to Hongdae! My family loves it, too! The food and drinks are amazing! The place also offers a cozy and great ambiance! If you're a BTS Army, this is a perfect spot for you! read more

L.A. short ribs were good (but piled with onions to make it look like a lot). Kimchi cold noodles were just okay. Seafood pancake was bad.. pretty much no seafood and all bell pepper. Pork belly ssam was bad.. Pork belly was so tough and chewy. You need the ssamjang with it cause it is bland and it is piled with lettuce to give you less meat. You pay $2 for ssam: 4 pieces of lettuce and a few extra small portions of banchan.. not worth it at all where some Korean restaurants you can just keep getting banchan refill for free and free lettuce. Don't get me started on the service.. the place was dead but it took a long time to get a table - already bad start. There were so many servers walking around but none attending to our table after our food came. Our pork belly was brought out without the ssam. By the time I could get our servers attention that we were missing the ssam portion our pork belly was cold. Considering this place is next to Mr. Kimchi.. there's no competition for Mr. Kimchi. This is a Pocha and it's not even open as late and does not have the vibes of a Pocha/bar. Overall, overpriced for the portions and quality. read more

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Best Bi-Bim-Bop I've had since Pool-Gogi steakhouse closed 40 years ago! I've been appalled at the trend of eliminating the fried egg on top at so many other Korean places where we dine, but Hongdae still does it right. Prompt and friendly service, really upscale appearance, but not upscale prices! My wife had a similar opinion of her chap-chae. Both dishes had thin-sliced, nicely marinated and tender beef, as is proper for both dishes. Definitely worth a try if you want authentic Korean. The background music wasn't intrusive like so many places, and the mix was the most eclectic I've ever encountered. From '50s to 2025 and back again! read more

This is the place you want to take your date food are amazing and place interior is beautiful. I strongly recommend! read more

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Change in menu recently. They are now more focused on sushi. Beautiful, fun presentation of delicious food. Nice, upbeat atmosphere, good for family dinners. Service is excellent. Highly recommend. read more

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Stopped in for a quick take out order. First experience here. Sushi was great super fresh and tasty! Only wish the rolls were a little bigger for the price point but they are worth it! Owner was super sweet too. read more

Tired this new place for the first time and it was great. I had the Tiger roll and garlic shrimp/green bean app. Too much food! But it was delish. Beware though - when they say garlic they MEAN GARLIC! Looking forward to another visit, meals on nearby tables have me looking forward to trying non-sushi entrees! Great addition to the MtP dining scene. And we were super impressed that the suggested tip on the bill was made on the pretax total. Most restaurants just do it on the total bill and it always strikes me as greedy. read more

Love love love this new place!!! We NEED more restaurants like these, Korean, Filipino, Taiwanese.... This is a true Korean restaurant - all of the great soups and stews, galbijim, and probably the best pajeon I have ever had in the United States. Keep in mind, this is NOT a KBBQ; the burner on the table is for the soup. BUT, the BBQ meats that they cook for you are delicious....just not AYCE. Eating here is like being in Korea....and I've never been to Korea (which is saying something). I can't say enough great things about Hongdae!! The service - excellent. The manager - also excellent. The owner - the most excellent. I have a hard time writing this because I know that lots of people will go, making it hard for me to get a table. But I want them to be so popular they have to expand. I can't wait to go back. read more

Was in Hongdae for Valentine's Day. although the place was relatively busy, we still go great service from our server Gavin. We never waited for long. The food was great and came out quickly. Being able to see our sushi getting made added a special touch to our night. The place itself was very clean and had good music playing. Overall a great experience! Will be coming back again! read more

The food was really good amazing music was great and very entertaining this was absolutely excellent i recommend that everyone goes here