Jin Soo KBBQ was such a solid spot for a full-on Korean BBQ experience From the start, the table setup was on point -- a generous spread of banchan like kimchi, fish cake, creamy salad, and dipping sauces that all complemented the meat perfectly. I love when the sides keep coming and actually taste fresh, and these definitely did. The grill experience was the highlight. Watching the marinated beef sizzle over the charcoal while it caramelized and crisped at the edges? Elite. The meat was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor -- especially dipped into the sesame oil sauce or that savory soy-based sauce with scallions. Every bite wrapped in lettuce with garlic and sauce was chef's kiss. And the yukhoe (beef tartare) was beautifully presented -- layered with avocado, topped with a glossy egg yolk and garlic slices. It was fresh, rich, and buttery with just the right amount of seasoning. Mixing it all together made it creamy and flavorful without being overpowering. Overall, Jin Soo delivers on quality meat, great sides, and that interactive KBBQ vibe that makes the meal feel like an experience. Definitely a spot worth coming back to when you're craving good Korean BBQ in Chicago read more

Jin Soo Korean BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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The food was amazing. Going on a weekday was quiet and plenty of tables. But we made reservations just in case. The staff and service was point on. They kept checking in with us. They helped grill and place the meats on first. And we did the rest. They do change come to change the grill grates to help the meat from charring. Good place. read more

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More and more KBBQ joints are finally opening in the Midwest. Saw this place being reviewed on "The Hungry Hound" on TV and had to come try. To be transparent, only had the meat and haven't tried the naengmyun (cold buckwheat noodles) yet. So this review may update after then. We made reservations, making them were easy. Staff is kind and attentive. Restaurant is tastefully decorated and well lit. Perfect for a KBBQ spot. There were a lot of diners but it wasn't too loud. It was easy to get attention of the servers. The meat was good. Especially the non-marinated beef with the special matcha salt. NOT AYCE. Banchan (side dishes) were good and authentic. I would come again but not necessarily a WOW I MUST come again. If that makes sense. Decent KBBQ joint. read more

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There are many KBBQ spots in the city and suburbs but Jin Soo stands out to me in terms of quality and authenticity. In a big strip mall on Dempster, it is easy to find. One thing that stood out to me was the service. The ajooma's were friendly and accomodating. They recommended that we go with the Thick cut pork belly and saw that we didn't have experience cooking it so they took it upon themselves to make it for us to ensure the best results. I would rank this as one of the top KBBQ places in the Chicagoland area. I'm curious to try their "Sung Chan" combo deal. Seems like a great deal but you need a party of 3 minimum to be able to order it! read more

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I came to Jin Soo Korean with my husband and we had a great time. The quality of the meats is very good, with plenty of options to choose from, and everything we tried was well-seasoned and fresh. We loved that they had many different meats to choose from as well. The banchan were tasty and kept coming, which is always a plus. The Kimchi was delicious! The atmosphere is lively and great for dining with friends or family, and the staff was friendly. This is a nice option if you are feeling like a Korean BBQ. read more

Jin Soo Korean BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Walked in a little before closing for lunch, but was warned ahead of time that I should try to be quick, which I was a little put off by. To respect the time I just ordered non-barbecue items so having the kitchen cook my lunch dish was the glass noodles with stirfry which comes with many side dishes to add to the plate. I must say it was amazing!! I almost left after the first interaction, but I'm so glad I didn't. Very nice restaurant and the cleanest Korean barbecue place I've seen. read more

I saw on social media that Jin Soo Korean BBQ was rated one of the top 10 Korean restaurants in the USA according to Beli, so I had to come try for myself and compare it to others on the list. It was my friend's birthday and we called in advance to make a reservation (highly recommend). It wasn't busy during weekday evening, but I'm not sure if it gets packed or not. This is my first time having Korean food since moving to Illinois and it was yummy! We ordered a haemul pajeon (seafood pancake), gangnum galbi, galbisal, Jin chadol. Each protein order came with a stew or a soufflé for free which was very nice! We tried one of each and I think the gyeran-jjim was the best one in my opinion. The kimichi-jjigae was a little watery/acidic and the doen-jjigae was on the salty side. The brisket was quite fatty, I would skip that entree next time. My FAVORITES were the seafood pancake and marinaded galbi! Both were very flavorful and all around crowd pleaser-- even to the folks who have never had Korean BBQ before. I think the prices are fair for the quality of cuts offered and the ambience/cleanliness was great. It is not my favorite Korean restaurant, but I think Jin Soo is one of the best options in the area. Will definitely be back if I am craving quality KBBQ. read more

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I seriously told these people that they had to start a restaurant in my area. The staff came out and attended the short ribs that we had ordered turning them and making sure that they were to our liking. We ordered a kimchi pancake that was outstanding and as big as a pizza. The side dishes that came along with it were just outstanding. Best Korean food experience I have ever ever had. read more

I want to clarify to the white Americans reading this, if no one is helping you cook your meat, just assume that you have to cook it yourself. It's very cringe when Americans go to kbbq or jbbq places and automatically assume someone will come by and cook it for them. Maybe do some research prior? Or just go to an Outback Steakhouse instead. So, I agree that the quality of meat is higher than most ayce kbbq places but I think the value could be better. Service was good. No complaints. Pricing on some items didn't match with what you received. Parking was easy. Also you get a lot of food with what you ordered. Don't believe people with no pictures, that said they didn't get enough to eat. This is about a 4 out of 5 due to the great service. We got the haemul pajeon (seafood pancake), yangnum galbi (marinated short rib), and samgyupsal (pork belly original cut). - The seafood pancake (4.5) was crispy but it fell apart easily. You definitely have to bring your bowl closer, so the pancake doesn't spill onto the table. There was a lot of seafood inside and it was delicious. - The marinated short rib (2.5) was not worth the $43. There wasn't a lot of meat for the price and the meat we did have was kind of fatty. Marinated short rib is better at ayce kbbq places because you actually do get a lot of meat. - The pork belly (4) was fine. I like to have mine on the crispy side. Price was right for that one. We also got the gyeran -jjim (steamed egg dish) and chadol doenjang-jjigae (soup). This came with our meats. Those were very enjoyable. read more

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We came here on a Saturday night. It wasn't too busy. We got seated right away. We wanted to do their special $49.95 per person, but they need a minimum of three people. We couldn't get that special. We did the a la carte. We ordered the seafood pancake, marinated short rib, and pork belly. They gave us ban chan, steamed egg, salad, and doenjang-jjigae. The seafood pancake was very delicious. It had a lot of seafood in it, and it was crispy. The marinated short rib was good, but it was a little overpriced. The portion was not a lot, and they gave us a piece with a big bone on it. The restaurant was big and clean. The service was good. The waitress would come back to make sure that we cook our meat correctly. read more

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We came to dine at Jin Soo Korean BBQ on our last getaway to Chicago and it was a wonderful authentic Korean BBQ! We loved the traditional feel of this restaurant as many KBBQ spots we've been to recently are more modern with k-pop playing on big screens. (Don't get me wrong, there's a time and a place for that too) Our waitress sold us on getting the JIN SOO SUNG CHAN which is a 3 people minimum of 49.95 per person which comes with: 5 premium cuts of beef, ban chan, scallion salad, savory egg soufflé, kimchi or soybean jiggae, leaf lettuce & samjang, and volcano fried rice. It was just the two of us, so we thought it would be 49.95 per person but we were still charged as if we had 3 people. But the food was delicious and there was enough left over to have another meal that it was worth it! Everything was spot on and the meats were well-marinated and so tender. We also had our BBQ with soju which makes the meal taste even better. We would definitely come back next time with 3-4 people! read more

Jin Soo Korean BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Ambiance - casual dining, smoky even though each table had a retractable bbq hood Service - lacking, we didn't have a consistent server, it was whoever was available, and no one explained to us that the volcano fried rice needed to be cooked on the grill so we were waiting for our rice the whole time Food - marinated Galbi was good but pricey for the amount that they give you read more

Jin Soo Korean BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Massive parking lot, real nice service, all the five various premium meats that we had were good, sides we're good. Would recommend.

The meat is flavorful and both marinated and non marinated cooked on fire taste awesome. Different dipping options are nice, side dishes are good and many options are available for lunchtime and dinner. read more

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Always wanted to try this place when we were driving past this plaza. finally decided to do so, glad we did. We arrive shortly after 5 PM. No one else was in the restaurant, but it had just opened up. Our party of four adults decided to go with the $49 premium package which include five premium meats which included many side dishes . after all the meats were cooked We were served fried rice. Would recommend this place to all, to try read more

Great friendly place. Love the decor. The marinated kalbi is def on the sweeter side than I would like - it charred up very fast coz of the sugar I believe. The rib tip one is too much tendon and I don't think it's worth it. But if u always try to get that last connected tendon off of the kalbi bone, then this is probably for you. Make resos if you are going during rush hours. read more

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Excellent Korean BBQ, our family and I think it is the best meat selection for sure. They can do more Bonchon for variety. Seafood pancakes are excellent, with the perfect amount of seafood bits. We did not smell after the BBQ, sufficient ventilation!!! read more

This place is right across from Lutheran General hospital! The place is clean and doesn't smell like any other Korean BBQ, they have a very good vent system! The meat here is very good and top grade! You get 5 different types of meat when you order the Jin Soo Sung Chan $49.95 pp and a minimum of 3 people have to order! I have to say, you get tons of meats and sides! You even get the volcano fried rice! Our waiter was very attentive and very helpful! Our grill was changed 3 times! You come out there stuff!! read more

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Amazing Korean BBQ! This place is a must visit if you want real legit Korean BBQ. The set meal is the way to go for $49.95 a person. Don't worry about having to share the steamed egg and soup. You will be full by the end of the meal. All the food is top notch quality. I really enjoyed the volcano fried rice at the end of the meal. My entire party was full. Service is amazing as well. read more

I consume Korean food pretty frequently, and I tend to stick with AYCE bbq due to wanting variety of different meats. After trying Jin Soo, they are the only exception - the only non all-you-can-eat BBQ option I've had that is completely worth the price point. My family opted for the Jin Soo Jung Chan - a prefix meal option that allows you to try all the cuts of meat. Be warned, this is all beef, so you better love steak! I must say, all were extremely flavorful -- and there were multiple points throughout the meal where we thought it was over, until the staff kept bringing out more food. One of my favorite items was the steamed egg, as it was full of flavor and had more depth than just a side dish. Topped with fish roe, it was unexpected and we all kept going back for more. The banchan was great and plentiful, and no one left disappointed. The final dish, the volcano fried rice, left us all surprised and fighting for the crispy bits on the hot stone it was cooked on. To accompany your grilled meats, each guest was given an array of sauces and salt. Unique to Jin Soo that I haven't had at any other Korean BBQ was the matcha infused salt (that I couldn't stop eating - so addicting!) and the chimichurri. Although not traditional, it was the perfect touch to go with the different grilled beef cuts. The staff was attentive and always checked on us to make sure we didn't need help with cooking the meat & going out of their way to explain different aspects of the meal. Our waiter, Brian, was amazing and informative about every cut of meat & side dish. Five stars all around for Jin Soo BBQ, I'm so glad we found this gem and can't wait to go back to try their cuts of pork! read more

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I first went to Jinsoo Korean BBQ during their grand opening and recently went back to try the Jin Soo Sung Chan set. The lunch special I had during the grand opening was nothing too special, but I'd been wanting to try this set for a while and finally got the chance. The "Jin Soo Sung Chan" set is $49.95 per person and comes with banchan (side dishes), dipping sauces, five premium cuts of Black Angus Prime beef, scallion salad, and a choice of either savory egg souffle, kimchi jjigae, or doenjang jjigae per person. You also get their house fried rice at the end. Fried rice is usually my favorite part of KBBQ, but this one was just okay. One thing to know is that you can only order this set if you have three or more people. If there are only two of you, you can still order it, but you have to pay for three people and get the same portion. To actually make it worth it, I'd recommend coming with at least three. When the meat first came out, it didn't look like much, but my eyes are always bigger than my stomach. The portions ended up being pretty reasonable, and the meat quality was really good. Our server was super sweet, but the service was a bit slow since it was a busy night. The inside is also very spacious. I've heard their marinated pork ribs are really good, so I'd definitely come back to try those next time read more

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I'm torn between giving it a 3 or a 4 but I will err on side of 4 for now. Jin Soo bbq is like meeting the friend of a friend that isn't that close but is convinced this new friend will be the best person you ever meet. The caveat is that person had never left their small hometown and is limited to what they know. I was extremely excited to eat here. I've read the reviews and the beli posting. However, the food was mostly disappointing. Banchan 3/5 The kimchi and radish were very ripe. I personally prefer fresher kimchi but that's preference. The other veggies were fine but nothing to write home about. The doenjangjigae was WAY too salty (to the point I couldn't eat it without four bites of rice) and the eggs looked better than it tasted. The sauces and dips they provided for the meat didn't feel like I was in Korea or in a Korean bbq. I had to ask for sesame oil and they didn't provide samjang (or pickled radish or lettuce leaves unless asked). The meat We only got the marinated galbi and pork belly because that's what we enjoy. The galbi had such subtle flavoring we were unsure if it was marinated at all. They didn't taste like galbi.... Not sweet or salty unless we dipped it in the seasonings (one of them was like a chimichurri?). The pork belly is just pork belly. But really expensive. I'd rather go to pro Samgyubsal everyday. The apps We got haemul pajeon and mul naengmyun. Pajun was great! Naengmyun was just okay. Almost good. Service was great as people constantly came around to help. read more

Went to Jin Soo on a weekday because my friends and I were craving Korean BBQ--and we were not disappointed. The quality of the meat was top-notch, tender and flavorful. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful throughout the whole meal. The restaurant itself has a warm, cozy vibe that made the experience even better. They even changed the grill multiple times without us needing to ask--such great service! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to come back! read more

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My husband found this place and it turns out they have only been open for over 5 weeks but what an experience! The place reminds us of our favorite bbq place in Seoul, the same set up. The yangnum galbi the family loved so much we had to order another one. Super juicy and well seasoned. They also had 4 dipping sauces that are all homemade and all were unique with its own favor. The green tea salt went well with the pork belly. The chimichurri with a Korean twist was really good with everything. We also had the brisket point was a hit with the family. I was happy with the gyeran jjim or steam egg. And the stew was out of this world too. It's now our favorite Korean Bbq as they also help cook for you too! read more

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Hands down the best Korean bbq spot in the Chicagoland! Jin Soo Korean Bbq is worth every bite. The food quality is literally as good is it is in Korea according to my standards. The service is also top notch! They check in on you often! And the atmosphere is very modern and open! If you have to try any Korean bbq stop in Chicago Jin Soo Korean Bbq is the spot for you to go to. Way better than Cho Sun Ok! read more

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Most people will focus on the BBQ, and I don't need to say anything since it's so good. However, I want to give a special mention to the seafood pancake. It's the best pancake I've ever had. read more

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Absolutely fresh and delicious! I would recommend to anyone loves asian food. Plus its near me very convenient to pick up.

The food is good but the service is meh. The restaurant looks clean and spacious. I'm not sure if I would go back, it's is a bit more pricey that expected, It's a bit difficult to order if you don't know the full menu. One person in my party knew about Korean cuisine so it was okay, it was just difficult to ask questions because the servers weren't very open to helping my party. We were watching the servers and they checked on everyone's table except ours, and we had to ask for things multiple times, like rationing water because they kept forgetting, they made us wait a long time to switch the grill, they served us the fried rice and walked away to serve another table while not adding the egg mixture until our rice was already cooking. The service wasn't terrible, they were nice, they just were lacking the attention that is needed to help people. We weren't needy, it's just frustrating to be uncomfortable and not enjoy the food because of lack of attention to our table because we needed water and such. read more

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The food and service are incredible here. We ordered the tasting menu and everything was excellent. Highly recommended.

The Jin Soo Sung Chan is a must try. Amazing food and even better service. The super high quality meat makes all the difference. Also highly recommend the Haemul Pajeon (seafood pancake)! read more

Jin Soo Korean BBQ - Jin Soo Sung Chan - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Not overly familiar with Korean bbq, and our server was helpful with how we needed to order and what we got. There was a little sticker shock, no lie, but we adjuated and ordered. The bisket was absolutely delicious! Pork ribs were very juicy! And rhe pork belly... so thick, so yum! Now, absolutle loved the meat, much better quality than the few other places we've been... but, really was underwhelmed by the starters and sides. The sauces were fantastic! We will likely be back, the experience was worth it and the staff was outstanding! read more

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I love the side dish + fresh BBQ ingredients, and GREAT atmosphere. As a person who love K stew, in my opinion the Army Stew at this location does not bring the best flavor. I wish you can improve the flavor to compete with the restaurant called Dancen in Chicago. read more

New kbbq place in the neighborhood! I really enjoyed the dinner. The interior is really nice. The marinated short rib melted in our mouths and the egg soufflé too. Lots of new items coming soon after the soft opening so looking forward to coming back. The owner was one of our servers and cooked the meats for us. Enjoyed the experience a lot. read more

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Was very disappointed with quality of their meat, it felt like I was chewing on a rubber although there pork was same as anywhere else. Many of there selections that I wanted to take out was for lunch only and I actually had to order it from somewhere else. I would not recommend eating here read more

Disappointing Experience Ruined by Sneaky Automatic Gratuity and Arrogant Management Came here with a group of 7 for Korean BBQ - the food was decent, but the entire experience was completely soured by their undisclosed 20% automatic gratuity on a $450 pre-tax bill, adding a whopping $90 without a single mention anywhere. No notice on the menu, no sign at the entrance, no verbal warning from the server when we sat down - nothing. When the bill came with this surprise charge, I politely asked the manager if automatic gratuity for large parties (18% or 20%) isn't something that should be clearly disclosed upfront. Her response? "Oh, really? I don't know about that." She took the bill to the back, whispered to who appeared to be the owner, and the owner stood there with hands on his hips, shaking his head dismissively like I was the one being unreasonable - total condescending, rude gesture that made me feel dismissed and disrespected. Even if Illinois law technically allows this without mandatory disclosure (which feels shady enough on its own), basic customer respect demands transparency. Hiding a mandatory 20% fee until the bill arrives is a cheap tactic to trap people into paying more than expected. The owner's arrogant attitude when confronted sealed the deal - no apology, no effort to make it right, just smug denial. Places like this might be doing okay now by nickel-and-diming customers who don't complain, but with this level of zero consideration and outright rudeness, they'll never grow beyond mediocre. Picky customers like me (who tip generously when deserved and informed) will never return, and I'll make sure to warn everyone I know. There are plenty of other Korean BBQ spots in the area that treat people with basic decency - skip this one and save yourself the frustration and overcharge. read more

Made reservations for 5:30 and wasn't too crowded. Was packed and people waiting for tables when we left. It gets a bit warm from all the grills so maybe wear a t shirt even in winter. Food was fantastic. If you're afraid of fat you won't like the $50 meat platter. Fyi you have to have a minimum of 3 orders for that. Then you can get other stuff if you wish. My daughter had the cold nangmyun noodles and she liked it a lot. Our server helped cook our food cuz I think she could tell I wasn't sure how best to do it. I left way too full. Leave room for the fried rice at the end. We had the hot tea which is a Korean barley or corn tea. There's some dipping sauces you get and a few banchan. Not as much as a typical Korean restaurant but it's plenty. There is NO lack of food for sure. read more

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We love the meat quality. We have been looking for a Korean bbq with good meat and this does meet that requirement. This is our 2nd time we always order the sample combo. This time we ordered the pork belly too. My daughter loves pork belly so we added that! Service was somewhat slow the few times we have been. They kept forgetting our soup and steam egg. We pretty much received it at close to end of meal. My daughter was waiting on her soup because she likes to eat it with her rice. I think serving the brisket first would be ideal instead of grilled meats using the plate first versus grid grate. Another thing we noticed was gratuity suggestion is on total of bill vs pre-tax. Seems unethical to do it this way. I have worked in service industry over 35 years and it's always on pre-tax. Overall good place to get good quality meat. This is my favorite place. read more

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We enjoyed high quality beef in great environment. The panchan was delicious. The steamed egg and kimchee jigae were spot on, and we left happy. read more

100/10 amazing, never had a better experience, awesome, I will definitely be back for more, staff were very nice! Food was amazing and even gave us tips on how to cook. Wait time was zero, literally, while we were ordering they had bring out appetizers. read more

Jin Soo Korean BBQ - Food and experience - Barbeque Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Love the service and the food was amazing soooo tasty. The best for me was the fried rice and egg appetizer Amazing. Definitely coming back.