It's been quite sometime since we've been here. We ordered the two we always order-- seolleongtang and bibimbap. But we made a mistake ordering mandu. Their mandu is not bad by any means, it's just it's so super authentic I think because they used pickled napa so it's a bit sour. Takes a bit to get used to. The dipping sauce is good though, cuz the sourness. All the banchan are good, also such a wide variety too. read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

this is actually the best yukgaejang i've had in illinois. i unfortunately moved here from california and this was a solid dish. the workers didn't know much english, and only korean customers were inside, both positive signs of great food. i was not disappointed and would definitely be back. read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - yukgaejang - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

What a nice, family owned place with a cozy dining room, good service, and really good food. Our group ordered a variety of entrees and pajun seafood pancake as an appetizer. The ban chan small plates are varied and tasty. They also offer refills for your favorites. My dolsot/hot bowl bi bim bap was spot on and other enjoyed their mackerel and dan jang stew. The food comes out pretty quickly and the water refills are timely. read more

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Very authentic and delicious!! Only confusing part was the table was BBQ grill, but no grill, only kitchen order. read more

Home-made food and very delicious and rich ox bone broth. The hostess was very pleasant with fantastic service. The food was hot and wonderful. Add the salt to your taste. read more

Authentic Korean food I grew up with. Reasonably priced. Service is good. Banchans are average but warm barley is a plus. We will be returning! read more

Manna is Korean comfort food at its best. It is comfortable and homey inside, and service was very friendly. I was surprised the kalguksu had homemade noodles in it and portions were generous with consistent side dish refills. We're going to add this restaurant to our list of regular rotations! read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - Budaejjigae. Very good!!! - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Manna is comfort food at its peak. My bf and I found this restaurant when we were exploring the burbs and it left us happy all day long. Service: - Service was super quick and all the aunties were so sweet. They were really attentive throughout the entire time that we were there. - We really really loved the side dishes and we were so nervous to ask for more but they gave us extra because they saw how much we liked it. And as starving college students, that means the whole world. Food: - We got their Gamjatang (Spicy Pork Bone Soup) for both of us and honestly, the serving was more than enough. We didn't expect to both feel full but there was so much meat in combination with the veggies and rice and we were both beyond satisfied. - Broth was really rich and there was such a deep flavor with every bite. We drank the entire thing until there was nothing left. - Side dishes were not just sides in this meal. I loved that there was such a large variety of options that were offered. Our favorites were the pickled seaweeds (I swear its the best that I have ever had) and the Kimchi radish. Ambiance: - This spot is tucked away in the suburbs and it feels just like that. The interior is designed as if you were in your grandmother's home. While we were there, we saw a group of dads, uncles, and grandpas just gathering to have a meal. And it was just so heartwarming to see and this spot is the perfect spot for family and friends gathering. I wish I lived closer because I would definitely be a regular. read more

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Super fresh, authentic Korean food in a mom and pop atmosphere. Get there early for lunch as it fills up quickly and is fairly small. excellent Ban Chan! read more

This is the first time that i had this special Gimbab in America! Squid in the middle is very yummy. Sweet, sour, spicy all at once! So happy!! read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - ChungMoo Gimbab. - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

Authentic, delicious Korean food at a reasonable price. Kind servers and owners. Home-like aesthetics.

The food is amazing! According to my husband, this was the best kimchi jjigae he's ever had! Their duk mandu guk is so good! Everything tastes fresh and homemade. The restaurant is small and can get crowded pretty fast, which to me, shows how good it is. My only complaint is I wish they had a larger menu, which I guess is selfish on my part... read more

This is a nice small sized authentic Korean Restaurant with a Mom and Pop style feel. Service is usually really good with often refills for Banchan and Tea coming without asking. Their portions are good and the price is fair. Banchan is usually really good. This place has become one of our go to places for Korean cuisine in a highly competitive area for Korean food. read more

This cute little spot is hiding behind a gigantic Chinese restaurant. My friend mentioned this spot to me and we decided to give it a try over the weekend. The menu had plenty of options including multiple ways to cook Saba (mackerel). They had multiple soups and stews along with the usual bulgogi. I wanted to try everything but I ended up settling for the octopus, grilled mackerel, bulgogi, tofu stew and steamed dumpling. Everything was delicious! The service was good and they constantly stopped by to check on us. I was even more pleased to find out that even though we ordered all of that, the check ended up being only $92 for 3 people including tip! Such a deal for some legit Korean food. read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - I could decide what to get so we had to try them all! - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Omg what a gem! Their food was like phenomenal home cooked meals. Small place with whole hearted freshly prepped meals. Im definitely going back very very soon to try other items on the menu! read more

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This place is legit! For starters, my partner and I received a tasty variety of banchan, my favorite was the fish cake. We were also given some hot barley tea to drink. We don't live near the area but the bibimbap and mandu were so delicious that it's so worth the 40min drive here. Also, the staff were so kind and attentive I felt like I was part of the family. Don't skip this place! It's so amazing y'all!! read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - Bibimbap, mandu and gamjatang. - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

Manna Korean Restaurant is a small family-owned business that serves authentic Korean cuisine. The interior gives a relaxing, homey vibe. I've been craving seolleongtang (ox bone soup), and when I tried to go on Labor Day, they were closed. They close on Sundays and Mondays. I went to try again on Saturday, and it hit the spot! They have a big sign on the street, but it's a little old, so it's easy to miss. This place is a bit hidden inside a quiet plaza. There used to be a Chinese restaurant next to them, but I guess it's closed, and another Korean restaurant is opening up. They serve your soup dish with six delicious side dishes. I got their Dogani Seolleontang which is ox bone soup with beef tendon. I was never a huge fan of beef tendons before, but as I got older, I started loving it. They serve it with wasabi and soy sauce dipping, where you can dip the tendons. It's SO good! When the server saw empty side dishes, she was attentive and gave me a refill. It's so filling and delicious. If you want some delicious and authentic Korean food, I highly recommend this place! read more

I feel like I got ripped off , I paid 16 dollars for this? You got to be kidding me This is the last time i will ever waste my money here, I know I could have made it a lot tastier and it would have costed less There was only two pieces of legs and it had an odor which was not pleasant Needless to say I threw it away read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

Good was really good! Octopus was pretty spicy but good. Three dishes cost around 70, a bit pricy read more

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Fantastic food. We will have to come back again to try more of these Korean dishes. Make sure you're not in a rush, this food is worth savoring. read more

As others have described, this is a homey Korean restaurant that's not too big with slightly outdated decor and somewhat compact seating. It's somewhat difficult to find behind Empire Szechwan, with little in terms of signage and parking that almost doesn't seem to belong to the restaurant. Service is alright, I wish the table had been checked on a little more often, but it wasn't too bad. The food is a mixed experience for me. The prices are low and the variety is good, but I didn't think it was anything special compared to the wide variety of Korean restaurants available nearby. The cooking is definitely on the healthier side, but reminds me more of elevated home cooking more than restaurant style food. I didn't get the same level of sophistication or flavor as I can get from other local options. The soondubu was spicy with plenty of tofu, but doesn't have the same depth of flavor as SGD. The bibimbop was very light, but I prefer versions from Hakuya or Golden Durebak more. The gal bi tang lacked tenderness in the short rib, though the broth was quite flavorful from the onions and radish. The seol lung tang was very bland, there was a light creaminess from the ox bones but otherwise all the other elements hardly made an impact on the flavor. The banchan overall was fairly good -- with the fruit salad and fish cakes being the standout items for me. Overall, an alright choice if you're looking for low prices and large portions and are specifically seeking soups, noodles, and porridge. Good if you're trying to eat healthier but not my first choice personally. read more

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Food is really delicious. They have Great service too. Kids friendly. I will definitely come back. read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

Came on a Saturday night for a comforting bowl of seolleongtang. It was pretty busy, but my husband and I got the last table for two when we arrived. We got plentiful portions of seolleongtang and we seasoned to our liking with salt, pepper, and red pepper paste. We also got rice and lots of banchan with our meal - our absolute favorite was pickled radish (or daikon?) which was perfectly crunchy and slightly sour and sweet. read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - seolleongtang with banchan - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

The food is delicious. Hand made mandu is their signature but so are their soups/stews. I wish I had taken pictures. Next time... read more

This place is legit Koren food that doesn't hold back on the flavor or spice. The ban chan were delicious, I got the chap chae because I wasn't in a spicy mood, but my partner got something with noodles and octopus that was delightfully hot. The kind of food that reminds me that while I have OK spicy tolerance for someone living in Iowa, there's people out there who can tolerate waaay more spice than me. I love small family owned places, and this one is delightful! It's a bit hard to find, but well worth it when you do! read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - Chap chae - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

A few things from a Korean that drives from the city to the burbs for this place once a week in traffic. This place is great, people need to temper expectations when going to Korean restaurants in terms of aesthetics, you'll never walk into a restaurant and think "wow this place has a great space and ambiance". Instead Korean food is all about the love of food. The food is is definitely authentic and not tailored to meet those that are not used to traditional Korean food. If the smell offends you you probably shouldn't eat Korean food in general because your clothes will definitely have a touch of a Korean grandmas house when you leave. We frequent this place and have tried various things off the menu and it's always been a hit. This small family owned business is very welcoming, very polite and does their best to cater to their customers. read more

It is a nice family style Korean restaurant. Food was delicious and authentic, with good price. We found it by accident but absolutely loved the place read more

Well it was good traditional Korean food but the reason the 3 stars is because of the location is very hidden and difficult to find. Even with GPS. It's next to a Chinese restaurant which I'm not sure is open or closed but you have to drive further into the plaza. The pictures from previous yelpers it looks like it's a big place when you walk in but it's really small. I would come back for the food but I was expecting a much bigger Korean restaurant. Otherwise, there was one in Niles that I was going to consider called Tang but then again, I don't know if that's also another small Korean restaurant. Food here is good. Seems like the menu is limited but they have all the traditional Korean dishes such as Bim Bee Bop, Bulgogi and the Spicy Squid or Octopus next to traditional kimchi side dishes or appetizer dishes they give. We also ordered the steam dumplings which was also delicious. I was with a friend discussing our problems so he took my word of trying to find a Korean restaurant away from Chicago and of course around Northbrook Niles the northern suburbs have the better if not best Korean restaurants in the Chicago suburbs. Portions are bigger and get your money's worth. read more

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We ordered takeout for lunch. I ordered the spicy beef (yukejang) soup (really good flavor and decently spicy) while he ordered the seafood pancake (didn't provide any sauce other than soy sauce packets which was disappointing, probably would taste better if we ate it fresh at the restaurant) and soft tofu soup (incredibly bland and disappointing). They provided banchan in a to go container and everything was actually really good! Go for the yukejang lunch special and banchan! read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - Ban Chan to go - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Some of the best food out there! I drive over 40 minutes to eat here when I can. Kind and attentive service. It's so worth the trip!! 10/10 recommend. read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

We are not Korean, we were the only non korean table in the restaurant, and we felt like Cinderella in terms of the service we received comparing to the Korean diners. For example, we were served after the other diners who came after us, we received less variety of appetizers (banchan), and we didn't even get the plates to eat the Banchan. At first, we thought our waitress maybe was new and forgetful, but then we looked around and noticed that every other table (with native diners) had plates and additional banchan dishes. We went to many Korean restaurants in the past, and this the first time we felt that way in terms of service. Food was decent quality, though my Bibimbap had only 2 small pieces of beef and 2 pieces of mushroom, making it taste bland and overpriced. read more

This place is super cute BUT I felt harassed afterwards... I ordered the bibimbap, it had absolutely no flavor.. I wanted to eat it plain but I couldn't because it was so bland, i tried putting the spicy sauce to add some flavor but it did nothing... I couldn't even finish half of it. My friend got the kimchi jjigae and she said it was really good so there's that. Some of the side dishes also lacked flavor/seasoning, but the kimchi was good. Now... the price... I ordered the bibimbap which was 13.99 and my friend ordered the kimchi jjigae which was 11.99. The total should've been ~$28 but we were charged ~$31, so we didn't leave a tip because we thought that they just included the tip in the total price. We get up and leave, we get in the car, haven't even turned on the car when the owner runs out with the receipt. We thought that maybe there was something wrong with the payment but she actually ran out and asked for a tip!!! We were shocked and embarrassed.. we gave her a $5 bill and she left. I wanted to support a family owned business but I was just so shocked at the flavorless food and the tip situation. Never going back. read more

Food and side dishes filled with sincerity. Their service is so conscious for every customer. read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - Ox bone soup - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

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Only the brave Korean food enthusiasts will appreciate this spot. If you prefer fusion korean dishes such as kimchi burrito or whatever, you can fuck off to your pretentious little space. Get the ox tail Dogani. Coming from LA native, you won't find a better place. Fuck the soon tofu place across the street. read more

What a hidden gem! I would not have known of this fabulous, Korean diner were it not for my colleague who took me there for lunch last week. Before our seafood-kimchi pancake arrived, which was DIVINE btw, we noshed on all the banchan, which were absolutely fresh. I ordered kimchi soup, and it was just the right spice level, and when reheated it for dinner that same day, it tasted even better. I can't wait to go back! read more

Delicious! Especially the kimchi soup is amazing. Side dishes are great. People that work there are very nice.

Ordered few days ago. I think we were the first one to order via phone few minutes after they open. lol Great customer service over the phone. Great food! FRESH! Love the banchan and the fish was really good was cooked to perfection ! Everything was made to order! We really enjoyed our brunch. We'll be ordering Gamjatang will see how it goes and bibimbap once more. ^_^ read more

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It's our first time ordering take out from this restaurant, and we're happy with the food! They even provided free banchan, side dishes that you'd typically get when you dine in. We ordered bibimbap with tofu and soon dubu, both are great! We'll order from here again in the near future! read more

Manna Korean Restaurant - Bibimbap with tofu, free banchan, soon dubu - Korean Near Me - Northbrook, Illinois

Homey, authentic, and delicious! A hole in the wall but pack with flavors. Pictures on the menu are very helpful when ordering.

Great cozy restaurant. We were in town visiting family and was looking for good food near our hotel. This place was perfect. Not busy when we went with great service. The portions were generous. It felt like you were getting a good home cooked meal. We would highly recommend. read more