We stopped in to see if they might sell merchandise and they do not. Would be a great shirt idea, though. We decided to try the chocolate shake, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't the best. I'm a bit disappointed that the picture shows a sugar cookie, but it doesn't come with one. Bummer. We had time to pass, so we just hung out for a bit. Then, before we left, we ordered two Kong Dog to go. I'm surprised that these are not hot dogs, but instead sausages. The variety of flavors is crazy. We decided to try the original (half mozzarella/half sausage and the Milky (half mozzarella/ half sausage). I feel they'd be better more portioned. They come with the mozzarella on the top and sausage on the bottom. Both were on the sweeter side. Certainly a different taste. The staff was nice. The facility was clean. They offer seating on the inside and outside as well. read more

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We decided to try the chocolate shake, not bad. The variety of flavors is crazy. We decided to try the original (half mozzarella/half sausage and the Milky (half mozzarella/ half sausage). These are certainly a different types of "corn dog". Both were on the sweeter side. Certainly a different taste. The staff was nice. The facility was clean. There is seating on the inside and tables and chairs outside as well. read more

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The food is nasty had hair is it the service was trash they treat you like dog water and don't even let you use the restroom, my food had hair in it and the ambiance was horrible. read more

Nice little cute place. Inside is well decorated. We walk in and order on a kiosk which I like sometimes since you can customize your order the way you want without feeling like you're bothering the cashier. I didn't take a picture but the fried chicken was very delicious too. I love the sauce that comes with the dogs. They were big and I loved the taste and how cheese it was. I'd definitely recommend and go back. read more

Kong Dog - Hot Cheetos mozzarella dog - Korean Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

If you like Korean corn dogs give this place a try. It's kind of like the fast food chain of Korean corn dogs. Plenty to choose from great choices from spicy to Italian to sweet. There's a corn dog for everyone on the menu plus there's fun drinks too. The only reason for four stars here is it's a Korean corndog. Nothing spectacular but I love the choices. The place was somewhat clean. The tables really needed to be wiped more frequently and the smell of grease was everywhere so when you walked out, you smelled like fried food like crazy. They do have a deal by six corn dogs for $30 which was fine. We ordered four and a couple drinks and spent 40 so if there's three of you take the deal it's worth it. I'd come back but there's enough locations elsewhere that I'm not beholden to the rolling Meadows location. read more

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I've been to the Kong Dog in Glenview a few years ago and thought while an interesting concept, the food was overall just okay with some hits and some misses. Since it's been a few years and they opened up a location in Vernon Hills, I decided to give it another shot. I went on a Monday evening around prime dinner hours (630pm) and was surprised that I was only one of two customers there. There's quite a bit going on with the decor and it takes a little bit of time to orient yourself around their offerings on the menu. They have a self-service kiosk but since I had a few questions, I opted to just order at the counter. Instead of ordering what they're known for with the specialty hot dogs, I opted for one of their sweet spicy chicken sandwiches. While it comes bundled with fries, I asked if there was an option to get the sandwich a la carte (there was not). I also ordered their mango yogurt tea. Chicken sandwich was pretty good and on par with other korean fried chicken sandwiches I've had in the past. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of the fries and found them to be really lacking in flavor (probably needed more salt). The mango yogurt tea was not bad, but probably something I wouldn't order again given the price point. read more

Kong Dog - Sweet Spicy Chicken Sandwich - Korean Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

It was soooo excellent bulgogi rice , ramen - delicious. Personal is the kindest people I ever ever meet the food is so delicious, I recommend every person to come here. read more

Kong Dog - Korean Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

The flaming hot half/half was amazing, lots of flavor!! I really like getting something different like this from time to time!

This place is clean and the service was excellent!! Think of it as a gourmet corn dog. I have been wanting to try this place for a few months. I'm happy I tried it! It was absolutely delicious! Big thick coating and a yummy hot dog - great quality. Definitely worth the calories lol read more

And another one bites the dust... calzone and macaroni, you will be missed. This is my first experience at any Kongdog location, and while I was skeptical that it would live up to the hype I was pleasantly surprised. I got the potato, half hotdog half cheese, and a milky dog. I also tried some wings and fries. The breading on these corn dogs is absolutely phenomenal! I loved both of them, but the milky dog is a favorite moving forward. So very unique and delicious. I was also impressed with the wings, I got Korean BBQ flavor and it was tangy and perfectly coated. So there you have it, the hype is REAL! If you haven't tried these corn dogs this new location is the perfect excuse. read more

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Great service the gentleman serving me was so kind and had great insight on the menu. Clean place, but a little warm inside. Good location of kong dog. Thank you read more

Kong Dog - Potato Kong Dog, Mango Lemonade, Sweet Chili Doritos Kong Dog - Korean Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Easily one of my favorite places to come and get a late night snack or craving. Had the pleasure of trying the Matcha Bingsu and was throughly impressed with the taste. The service is always top notch and it's a pleasant place to eat at with friends and family. Always have fun coming in! read more

Kong Dog - Matcha Bingsu - Korean Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Great service! This js always a to-go place for me and my sisters when we're hungry and craving something savory. There food is to die for and is always fresh. The staff is incredible and the owner was kind enough to give us a free bingsu! We will definitely be coming back and recommend this place! read more

Kong Dog - Korean Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Fun place to bring the kids for an interesting corn dog or giant mozzarella stick. Lots of flavors to choose from, and you can get cheese, beef dog, half and half, chicken sausage, or plant sausage. The batter is more like a less sweet cake, and you can get anything from a ramen coating, to a hot Cheetos dusting. All of them read pretty sweet, except for the ramen dog, which was super crunchy but lacked any seasoning. The regular kong dog has a coating of crunchy sugar, kind of like the rebellious child of a corn dog and a funnel cake. They also have boba which I'd like to try next time. You can order ahead online, or at the kiosk at the front. Staff is friendly. read more

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My oldest was in town and spotted Kong Dog while we were out and about and made the comment that they do not have this type of chain where they live. So in we go, it's an L shaped space with LOTS of signage telling you everything you need to know, which is a good thing because there is no person to really talk to. There are a few workers behind the counter but they are busy preparing the orders. Ordering is DIY via a kiosk, when your order is ready, an automated paging system let's you know, so human factor has been removed here. That could be a plus or a minus depending on how you feel about human interaction ;) It was not that busy when we were there, only two other groups and it still took time for our order, so I could see if it was busy, the wait might be longer. I decided to play it safe and basically got a giant mozzarella cheese stick to split with my better half. It was not bad. They had a limited time deal going $30 for a six pack, which is about a $1 off a regular dog so a good deal if you have a group. read more

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Customer service was rude. Ask a question about different types of ramen and got major attitude

This was my first ever Korean corn dog! A friend of mine had been wanting to try them and Kong Dog was open after we wrapped up at Par-King, relatively late at night. That's definitely a win, since a lot of places in the burbs close way too early. We took a look at the menu and the owner explained our options for Kong Dogs. You can pick your filling - beef hot dog, chicken sausage, plant dog, mozzarella cheese, or a combo. There are a bunch of variations, traditional, ramen, churro, spaghetti, etc... I was a little reluctant to mix savory and sweet, so I chose a Spaghetti Kong Dog with mozzarella filling. My friend went traditional with half mozzarella and half beef hotdog filling. While we were waiting, we chatted with the owner and he offered us the beef dumplings and fries on the house, which was very nice of him. There is a good amount of seating inside and we hung out on the couch in the front- a cool area to get comfortable and chat with friends. The aesthetic was cute overall, and the lighted Kong Dog mascot is adorable. The Kong Dogs are made to order and fried fresh . The spaghetti one was basically a huge mozzarella stick with marinara sauce on top. It was hot, crisp, and tasty, but I couldn't finish it. The best Kong Dog was the traditional one with beef hotdog. The beef hotdog is smoky and salty, and it pairs well with the sweeter batter and sugar topping. The fries and dumplings were tasty too. Overall, this is good spot to try the famous Korean corn dogs. They have a variety of lemonades, slushies, and teas too. read more

Kong Dog - Kong Dog lighted mascot! - Korean Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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At her request, we took our 11 yr old granddaughter to Kong Dog for lunch yesterday. Dogs were creative and tasty, fries freshly cooked and she was especially delighted with the real fruit smoothie that was offered as they do not serve boba. read more

I got a very weird vibe being in this restaurant - no human interaction and blaring K-pop music videos and lots of visual stimulation. Very diverse menu with a huge variety to choose from but we came to try the corn dogs! Huge number of variations available but I chose to try the half cheese half hot dog potato covered dog. Definitely unique but not much flavor. Ketchup, if that's what it was, in a mini bottle on the table helped. The beef was a better option than the cheese but both were interesting. Fries were generous for a regular size. My buddy tried a couple different ones and liked his spicy dog the most. The traditional Korean options looked interesting but that Vibe will keep me from returning...... I hope this isn't the future of restaurants. read more

Yummy food, casual but well designed interior, but somewhat slow service. Menu is comprehensive and helps you decide what to order if you are unfamiliar, but there is an order kiosk not a person. read more

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Stale corn dog that has way to many calories. I would not recommend. I haven't been to the Glenview location I hope it is better

Just opened up in Vernon Hills. They are still trying to figure things out so they can't take orders over the phone, and that their Google listings phone number is wrong right now but you can find the correct phone number on the official Kong Dog franchise website. The ordering is basically a kiosk, you do it yourself without talking to anyone. Just like all the recently opened bubbletea or Korean franchises. They make everything fresh as you order. These are very well fried, coating and size are superb~! I had a box of sweet chili, ramen, milky, regular, sweet potato and regular potato. My favorite is milky, it's got both sweet and savory profile and not like overtly crunchy like the others. The sweet chili sauce is also really good and can be used for regular dog one too. Their fries are thick and very well fried, crunchy and salt level is just right. The ube latte is just OK, I feel like it's missing the taro fragrance and a little too powder based for my taste. Otherwise, this is great, I would definitely come back because my kids love these too. read more

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Food was delicious. When you walk in you can order from a kiosk or at the register. Many options of fillings or breading. All orders made fresh which is great! Plenty of drink options as well. Calming atmosphere with options of sitting on a couch to table sitting. When your order is ready it is announced by number with a cool machine. Single use, gender specific, bathrooms which are nice and clean. Will be going back to try the other dog options! read more

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One of my family's new favorite places to eat. We enjoy the variety on the menu, both in terms of what's on the outside of the corn dog and the inside. The combo meals are great, and there are plenty of other items aside from corn dogs for variety. Even when we're in the mood for corn dogs, the kids prefer other items on the menu, like chicken tenders and dumplings. read more

Kong Dog - Korean Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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Finally a Korean Hotdog joint in Vernon Hills! The dogs are BIG, and flavorful. The prices are OK, and the service is good. The ambiance is also nice with updated tables, modern displays, and a comfy couch for waiting on your to go orders. Overall, I would recommend this place. read more

Get the wings! I know this is a Korean dog place--and the dogs are good--but the chicken wings are shockingly good. Big too. We got them with bar-b-que sauce. The French fries are better than a lot of burgers places I've been too. Plus, the staff is nice. The lady behind the counter was friendly and took good care of us. read more

This place was so cute! And the staff was very friendly. I definitely plan to come here again with friends or family for a quick and tasty snack! read more

Kong Dog - Dumpling, Fries, Churro , and Hot Cheeto - Korean Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Simple kong dog and fries. Service was fine, food was OK, but nothing special. Can't see myself going back. Too much competition that I prefer. read more

Glad there's a Kong Dog closer to home but wish the Hot Cheeto came with a bit more of the Cheeto dust, felt very underwhelming. Also, it seemed like there was too much batter not fully cooked, unless that was the intention. Service was quick, seating was neat. read more

Kong Dog - Korean Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Absolutely delighted that a Korean corn dog joint has finally opened up in Vernon Hills! This place is spacious with plenty of seating, and the modern interior design with a row of tv menus showcasing their many combos and food items was a big plus for me. They also have a kiosk available to place orders which is always super convenient. The Kong Dogs are definitely a must, but surprisingly my favorite was without a doubt their wings and fries. DO NOT SLEEP ON THESE. Pair them with the Korean drinks they have, you'll thank me later. Not just another Korean corn dog place, can't wait to go again and try the other items! read more

Kong Dog - The Best Wings and Fries I've ever had. - Korean Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Served me a hot dog with RAW dough inside. Gross. people will get sick if this continues.

Today was my first experience eating at a Kong Dog location, and it was great! The interior was clean and nicely decorated. The service was friendly and helpful with recommendations, and the food was delicious. I ordered the milky dog (half mozzarella/half beef dog) with a side of honey mustard and an order of the Kong fries (ordered extra crispy). The dog was absurdly delicious. It was the perfect combination of sweet, salty, crisp, chewy, and melty-gooey. I can't recommend it enough! The Kong fries were a huge portion with plenty to share between two or even three people as a side or appetizer. The fries were cooked perfectly crisp, and if you are a fellow lover of really crispy french fries, I would recommend ordering them extra crispy. Ultimately, I didn't love the Kong fries though, as the toppings made the fries soggy pretty quick, and the eating experience with the hot Cheeto powder was a bit of a strange texture to me. However, I believe these are personal preference issues, and that the dish itself is fun and creative and would be enjoyed by plenty of folks. In the future, and I will definitely be back, I will probably just order plain fries (cooked extra crispy) with a side of spicy mayo for dipping. read more

I really liked the food. The ramen dog was super crunchy and good, but the flaming hot cheeto dog was delicious. It's not that hot, so don't be afraid. Also, the chicken tenders were so good. They were not dry and the seasoning was good. They come with sauce. I chose Korean bbq.. yum. read more

This place is fire! So good. Friendly staff. Fresh food. Pleasant experience. Best place to satisfy corn-dog craving!

The food was awesome! Service was good, fast, and welcoming! I really enjoyed the Sweet Chili Dorito Kong Dog with half and half! It was very crunchy, and the cheese pull was awesome! I got it on UberEats, and they instantly gave my good to me! I talked with the staff and they were very welcoming! read more

They don't know how to use their POS and can't remember parts of the order. Never coming back.

This place was delicious! I ordered two corndogs and they exceeded my expectations. The service was reasonable and overall I enjoyed the food. read more

I ordered 6 different corn dogs and was given only 3 correct ones. I made the drive all the way to VH because I love Kong Dong. This experience was very disappointing. I would understand if it were busy when I arrived but at the time there was only 2-3 people ahead of me. Hopefully everyone's experience is unlike mine. read more