I wasn't sure how Mundelein would compare to the DesPlaines location but at the first taste I knew…read moremy fears were for not. Their tsukeman is the same great taste I had experienced before. This is one of the few places who actually offered me a bib to wear. Tsukeman is not the neatest noodles to eat. They were attentive checking in with me and making sure that I had everything I wanted. This location is tastefully decorated with Japanese theme which is gives a relaxing atmosphere. It's a very nice location and I look forward to going there again.

With our most recent visit, operation of this latest outpost of the local chain has turned itself…read morearound from the past. It now seems to be well managed and they've upgraded the seats so that they all match and are appropriate for the location. The ramen served here remains first rate as it always has been and now the very few issues we had with this location have been corrected. On our latest visit we had the red miso and the spicy Curry ramen, level one. Each of these are highly recommended.

Just. Wow. SHUT UP…read moreAND TAKE MY MONEY. To start, it smelled amazing as soon as we walked in! The customer service was above and beyond - (I'm guessing it was the owner) explained the categories of menu options and gave his recommendations. He assured us the 1-pepper-spicy wouldn't hurt tomorrow! And when I saw grape sac sac on the menu I got excited because I love it and haven't had it in years - and he brought me a second flavor (peach) just to try! We got the bulgogi bowl and the mep snow chicken. And OMFGWTFBBQ!! the flavors on both were to. die. for. We will definitely be back. Probably next week.

CM Chicken hits the spot when I am in need of some Korean fried wings. I usually get the snow…read moreChicken but this time I got curry snow Chicken and the curry sauce that is added to it really enhances the flavor. They are located in a plaza so plenty of parking and they are open late (11pm) which is great because of lot of places in the area close early. Sit anywhere and when ready they have a bell you ring. Service was quick and they were kind. There is a lot of stuff going on on the walls but it's a chill spot for sure.

Our go to Thai restaurant in the area. Perhaps I'm being picky with the various locations but when…read morewe come here I can always count on the flavors being spot on. My favorite items to get here are the Tom Yum soup, they let you choose the protein and the spice level and have an option for both bowl or a cup. The cup is about a pint size which is a great portion. I love getting the Tofu with this soup because I feel like it soaks in the flavor and breaks up the yummy spices. For the different levels of spice, just a heads up that there is a huge difference for a medium in a cup versus a medium in a bowl. Both are delish, but the cup medium is SPICY in the best way. I also really enjoy their basil fried rice with chicken. You can take the sauteed char from the basil and the medium in this is also spot on for us. Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to try a higher heat, because Thai chilis are no joke! All in all, we frequent here often since moving up here and are so glad to have a staple in the area and in our regular rotation.

This was one of the best Thai food in northern suburbs. We were at gurnee mills mall and instead of…read morehaving like crappy mall food, we decided for a sit down restaurant with decent food. This is not too far from the mall. Usually Asian restaurants don't really focus on the interior decor unless they are upscale. The good thing about this place was I even liked their decor, which gave a good vibe. Only different thing was the servers didn't wait at the table, you had to order at the counter. And the silverware was more like plasticware.. Food 5 stars Ambiance 5 stars Service was quick

The decor on the inside leaves a little to be desired, and it is a bit pricey, but man is the food…read moregood! The owners are also very sweet and attentive. Our party of 5 was seated in one of their both grills right away on a Friday night. We ordered the dolsot bibimbop, the dak bulgogi, fried rice, and bbq A beef sampler. On the menu it said that the beef sampler would feed 2-3 people, but we barely finished it with all 5 of us eating it. All of the food was super fresh and delicious, even all of the side dishes. I highly recommend! We had a great time!

Really good, classic Korean food with large portions and reasonable prices, located in the northern…read moresuburbs of Chicago. Hwang Dae Gham is located in a non-descript strip mall with some closed store fronts, so plenty of parking. My daughter and I were in town and needed to visit in the Northern suburbs, so afterwards decided to have lunch at a place that had meaning for us. Unfortunately, it was closed on Mondays so chose another Korean restaurant. Hwang Dae Gham ended up a great choice. We came soon after it opened, and it was already busy. It is a family owned business, and they obviously take great pride in their food and service. We had a chance to eat a lot of their non-BBQ offerings, and every one of them was excellent. Started with two appetizer portions: mul-mandu (small, bite-size steamed dumplings...supposed to be only pork but I swear I tasted seafood/fish in it...very good...reminded me of eating pelmini in it's size and density); the other was a small portion of japchae which we devoured...usually not a fan of this style of Korean mung-bean noodles, but really enjoyed it. We got two entrees (didn't share for once, so each got what we wanted). I got the squid bibim-bap (mixed rice in a stone bowl)...it's important to look at the pictures, cause it clearly explains the difference between the normal bibim-bap. They basically put a large portion of the squid-bokum, on top of rice...missing the normal cold greens. It was different, and I loved it. It was served with the requisite gochujang sauce, but you don't need it. It's already pre-seasoned. My daughter got the Gamja-Tang (spicy soup with potato and pork neck), and she really enjoyed it....like most Korean hot soups, great for a chilly February Chicago day. All of it comes with side dishes and purple rice. We especially liked the sweet glazed potatoes, picked cucumbers, and sliced mung bean pancake. Service was very warm and consistent throughout. It was just a beautiful opportunity to have a great meal and spend a lot of time with my adult daughter, reminiscing about the past and planning for the future. The entire Hwang Dae Gham environment was very conducive to that. I really wish I had two stomachs so I could sample the other dishes on the menu...all of it looked so good. We ended up bringing home most of the entrees, and it was delicious re-heated. Really inspires me to explore K-Town more when I get home.

I was searching for Ramen & this place popped up. I was not aware it was situated inside Gurnee…read moreMills in a food court but saw good reviews so decided to try it even though mall food has a very bad reputation. Food: I got the Spicy Tonkotsu since it was advertised as a best seller. It was delicious with the highlight being the very flavorful broth. Noodles were fresh & yummy too. The cost was around $15. Ingredients included chaushu, runny egg cooked perfectly, mushrooms & beanspouts. The food was served in a disposable bowl, which did take away from the experience. I'm not sure if this is standard practice now since I've not had an actual mall meal in decades. Service: With a smile so it was good. Ambiance: The food court itself is well renovated, clean & nice. However, Gurnee Mills is rough. Significant police presence & K9 both inside & outside the mall. I made sure my cross body purse strap sitting on a chair next to me stayed around my waist when I ate & covered my purse with my coat so you get the idea. Note that this mall has 2 food courts.

5 stars for Ramenya in the Gurnee Mills mall…read more This is located in the food court closest to the ice rink and movie theatre in the mall. For a mall food court restaurant, Ramenya was pretty good. Everything is made to order so expect to wait 10-20 minutes for your Ramen. I tried the spicy miso ramen this time which was pretty tasty, a lot of toppings and flavor, but not overwhelmingly spicy. I'd recommend if you're in the mood for Ramen and shopping at Gurnee Mills.

I stopped in here while I was waiting to join a book club. I tried the Bao of the day :barbecued…read morepork , the spicy chicken, dumpling, and the Ramen of the day, which was a yellow curry. along with a Tokyo old-fashioned as my drink. I will describe the place as more of a modern take on Ramen with Korean elements. everything tasted excellent in my opinion. I was torn between getting the yellow curry, Ramen of the day or the pork belly Ramen. To help with the decision They gave me a side of their pork broth to try for the next time I come in. So I ordered the yellow curry Ramen of the day since the pork belly is on their menu daily. The broth for both was so good. Since it was just me dining, I did have plenty of leftovers which were just as good a couple days later. Especially since the tofu in the Ramen really soaked up some of the flavor of the broth. I will definitely come here again, especially for that Tokyo old-fashioned. It was delicious. It was made with a tequila versus a whiskey and I think about it every day.

We frequent here in the summer when it's Crioussals and wanted to give it a try when they turn it…read moreto west side ramen in the winter! We always check out a menu before we go somewhere because my daughter and I are vegetarian so we need to make sure there are options. Now let me tell you - the veggie burger is so tasty loaded with flavor. And I got three meals out of it! We also LOVED the umami fries that we got without the fish these were so epic and so tasty And don't you dare leave without getting the saganaki Bao bun! Holy sh** it's so good! Outside of food we also love the ambiance because it's bustling. Coming from living in the city I hate sitting at a quiet restaurant especially when our daughter joins. Nick- great job and thanks for the veggie burger

We ordered take out on Valentine's day. There was a long wait because so many orders came in at…read morethe same time (not a surprise). It was worth the wait! The food was fresh and delicious!

Staff was great. Very friendly and accommodating. Sushi was great but the ramen is really, really…read morebad. Really....

Been coming here since they first opened, and it's been a great experience every time. The food has…read morealways been top-notch, as well as the service. Especially the Boba station. The atmosphere is quaint and cozy, with a very tolerable noise level, perfect for maintaining conversation.

5 stars are not thrown around lightly by me - This place is REALLY good…read more Fresh food legit chef! Oh my!!!! My server was super nice! Looks pretty new and very nice spot for a quick lunch or a date. Ya gotta check this place out!!!