The food is goated!! I was in Champaign, visiting my sister, and she recommended this restaurant…read more"San Maru". We went there and were mind blown on how delicious it is, in Champaign that is. Not only that the service was relatively great. The granny cashier is kind :3 Although a little far from the main city I would still say it's worth the drive

Casual spot that leans more homestyle compared to the usual Americanized Korean restaurant. Bone…read moresoup, tendon soup, and wings are my go to orders but bulgogi and bossam (lunch bento) look good. More of an afternoon hangover cure as there is no beer or soju shots here.

My siblings and I all stopped at star for wings, beer, karaoke and laughs…read more The private rooms are very tiny but the systems work and the wings were okay and the beer was cold. It definitely made for an experience and some memories.

Had a girls birthday party in one of the karaoke rooms. It was great. Tons of songs to pick from…read more We ordered some Korean appetizers that were awesome. Also ordered a couple of pizzas for the girls which surprisingly was pretty good. The room was large enough for 12 and the people that work there were great. Overall a good place to check out if you are in town. Good food. Plus a full bar if you need it.

Always ready before order pickup time and always delicious. Always clean. Spicy galbi is the way to…read morego

Ive been here twice now and I have nothing bad to say!! The food is great and the environment is…read morethe best to wind down after class with a bunch of friends! The first time I came the lady that helped me was so nice and patient especially since I came in with a large group! (The second time I came I was a pro so I didn't need any help ) Food review : I tried the honey garlic boneless chicken Rose ddeoboki and secret sauce boneless chicken. The chicken is super crispy outside while maintaining a moist and juicy inside. I love all the different and fun flavors making this place one of a kind! . I also enjoyed the ddeoboki and the sauce reminded me almost of a creamy tomato  pasta it was so fun and tasty I recommend adding on the cheese :) !!

Was in town to celebrate my friend on getting her master's degree and we decided we wanted some…read moreKorean bbq! This was my first time having Korean bbq so I was excited to try. We had no prior reservations and the restaurant wasn't crowded when we arrived, we were seated immediately for a party of four. The sweetest lady took great care of us. She was actually able to remember all of our orders without writing anything down and I found that to be quite impressive. I ordered the Korean corn dog and the takoyaki balls. Both were pretty good! For my entree i personally ordered the beef bulgogi. Which was phenomenal, very delicious! It was fun to cook our own food to our liking and after each protein is cooked you get a fresh plate to cook a new dish. I think this is a great Korean bbq joint. They certainly made my first experience pleasurable. Personable employees and attentive service, I definitely would recommend!

We got carryout from Star BBQ tonight (9/27/25):…read more Fried pork dumplings -- excellent Beef bulgogi -- very good Chicken bulgogi - also very good Bibimbap - my family liked it (I didn't get any) Be aware that the prices listed here and on their website are way, way out of date. The actual prices are 50% higher or more. Had the prices been what they were advertising, I would have rated higher.

Ambiance: Restaurant is clean and nice location to eat inside with friends…read more Service: You order at the front and pick up your food when it's ready and put your tray away when done. Food: There are a variety of Korean dishes to try from. The Katsu is a very large portion. The meat itself is the same size as my face. It is fried to a nice golden brown and has a crispy exterior with a juicy interior. The sauce adds the extra flavor to bring the whole dish together.

Been here twice now, and I've gotta say, this place definitely has met my cravings for a good…read moreKorean soup. I've grown up going to Chicago's suburb Glenview which is known for their good Korean food spots. This is pretty close to what you can get there. During this visit, I got the Soon Doo Boo. It had pretty good flavor, and wasn't too spicy. It also came with rice which was a nice touch. My friend got the Bulgogi fried rice which was also really good. Flavor was solid there. The whole process went smoothly. They give us buzzers to get food from the front counter. Other than that, the inside space was nice. Got the k-pop playing at a good volume in the background. Also got free water which is always a plus in my books. Excited to try more from their menu in the future!

Haven't been here is a long time and so need to revisit. Food was awesome and it was prepared…read morepretty quick. Note to self: Go back!

This is your classic college experience restaurants with lots of carbs and calories per bowl. I got…read morethe bulgogi bowl which comes with a lot of bulgogi, sauce, veggies, and rice. I know this place is moreso a lunch place with its 11am-8:30pm hours, but I also think it could be really successful as a late night option for college students at UIUC!

This place is located inside the Hmart location. The food was good. The price was decent for the…read moreamount of food you get. You ordered at the counter and then wait for your number to be announced and picked up the food at the counter. Once you are done then there is a tray cart near the counter for the tray returns.

It's located in the H-Mart Food Court. Went there twice in a week. The first time I grabbed a…read moreJajangmyeon to go, and the second time I ordered a stir-fried noodles. Excellent taste, clean dining environment, and nice staff.

The first few times I came here was pre-pandemic. Coming here about a week ago, the restaurant had…read moredrastically changed from what I remember. The name itself is deceiving because they offer mostly Japanese types of items like bento boxes, udon, sushi, and what not. I was genuinely not impressed with their menu selection and was very sad to see their Korean items go. It's not as great as they used to be. To be honest, I'm shocked their still in business with how much their menu has changed. They have some decent deals for lunch combos, but other than that I don't know if it's worth going there. I'm sad to say but it's not a "Korean bowl." They need to change the name to J-Bowl to appropriately describe the current menu items they now offer.

Random find near U of I campus. No frills, clean, poke…read moreplace. The menu on the wall does a good job explaining steps on how to make your bowl. Then you fill out a paper that lists all the ingredients. Easy and convenient. The medium sized bowls were way bigger than I expected and the fish was fresh with large portion sizes. Quality place. Hubby said "That's the freshest fish I had lately, we should bring that guy back with us to Peoria, except then he would start serving the crappy fish they got down there" Yeah...He's a little sushi jaded since our trip to Japan. I guess they serve other things besides poke here but I didn't really see another menu. The ambiance is pretty sterile with water as your only drinking option. However, it's a great place to grab a quick lunch or get take out.