Needed to unload some Joong Boo $3 coupons and this place (unlike K Grill) accepted multiple so…read morethis smoothie was free! Excellent and friendly service from the adorable cashier... man Im old when I'm thinking younger Gen Z are cute kids ... anywhoo... I like the vibe and menu... I think this is my fave spot in this long line of varied Korean cuisines here at the JB food court

Tucked into the food court of Joong-Boo grocery store, KCafe & Eats is one of the food court…read moreoptions and absolutely delicious! I needed to go grocery shopping, but before the tasks begins hubs and I needed lunch! We walked thru the choices available at the food court and decided that Korean wings would be a tasty lunch meal. We were there just before 3:00 so we ordered the KPopcorn chicken lunch special. It came with tater tots (my fav), popcorn chicken with ddukbokki (ttekbokki) in the OG sauce, and a soft drink. We also got a 5 piece chicken wing in honey sauce and a taro blended smoothie. The popcorn chicken with dduk-bokki was plentiful for a lunch special. The OG sauce is DELICIOUS! It's slightly spicy, sweet, umami, and covered everything well! The popcorn chicken was crispy and juicy, nice plump sized pieces, and the dduk-bokki was nicely seared, chewy, and fresh! The tater tots were fried well and we dipped it in the OG sauce. The wings were larger and juicy, sooooo crispy, and covered in plenty of yum honey sauce. It wasn't a sickly sweet honey sauce, it was well balanced! The taro freeze tasted like taro which is good. I've had it at other places where it just tastes like a cup of slushy ice and a hint of something. The owner (I think he was the owner) was so sweet and was patient while I tried to figure out what we wanted. Because we were there just before 3:00 on a Monday, it wasn't very busy. There are plenty of tables for seating and enjoying your food. They're spaced nicely apart and all kept clean. The food court area is separate from the grocery store and has its own entrance (far right doors as you face the front of the store). To get to the grocery side you'll have to leave the food court and walk over to the other entrance. Craving some delicious Korean wings, dduk-bboki, or even bingsoo? KCafe will really hit the spot and it's so affordable!

One of my favorite places to shop! Every time we went to Chicago always go there. There are so many…read morefun stores, If you like shop Japan or k pop stuff, you can find something there as well and they always have pop-up events happening. It's kind of like an all-in-one mall, I could stay there all day!

This is the best mall in Illinois! They've added many designer stores like Kendra Scott,…read moreTimberland, Northern Face, Lacoste and Psycho Bunny! Great sales right now in every store too. Selection is vast and has something for everyone! Super clean even when it's busy. Food court has Stan's Donuts, Popeyes, Chipotle, Philly Steaks, Chinese, Bobba you name it! Don't forget to pick up a bag of Garrett's popcorn too! Walking the mall is easy and for walkers it opens early to get your 2.3 miles of steps in.

Honestly solid food. If you're needing to get something…read morequick whether its lunch or dinner. The place to be. I'm one to watch my macros and just enjoy the foods I love. If you're that guy come here. If you just want a solid burger or anything Korean BBQ related, youve come to the right spot. I'm hyping this place up not just because I like the food but the options this place gives and the flavor that goes into there meals.

One of our favorite Saturday activities is to go to Joong Boo and walk around and have lunch in the…read morefood court. K Grill is always our first stop. The K Street tacos are one of our favorites. Service is fine and the people watching is fantastic.

Excellent food/bowls!! Small comfortable, pleasant, clean and Friendly. Served in stoneware, came…read morewith tasty soup, and kimchi. Will visit again!

Wouldn't honor the bogo coupon received at an event, stated it wasn't valid, this store is…read morestruggle bussin' so hard they worrying about being shut down for poor revenue. Food is ok, but this location is petty cheap. Corporate probably leaning into mgmt so hard here they are forced to act like this, good luck with that guys.

Love the food! Love the workers! Amazing Service with a Smile! Beautiful Market! Clean and cozy! I…read morebring my family here at least once a week. Thank you for the great food!!!

This restaurant does not have the best stars. I cannot make a full recommendation as we were here…read moreeating and half my family went to a different restaurant, but my 19-year-old ate here. The restaurant is located in a food court directly next to a Korean supermarket. That is actually a plus as the ambience is awesome. Anyway, my daughter had the fried rice and it was actually very good. I can't speak to the other items on the menu, but this was really good food.

I've been a fan of SGD for almost 10 years now and it was my first time at this location. The food…read morehere ranks among the top two of all of the locations I've been to. The tofu soups hit the spot on a cold day and all of the dishes were fresh and great quality. Our server was attentive and offered to refill our side dishes without being asked. I also loved the simple interior design with comfortable booth seating.

Great authentic Korean food and dishes come out fast and piping hot. Amusingly we were warned when…read morewe arrived (8pm Friday night) that "kitchen closes 9 o'clock" We said - sure no problem Then at 8.45 sharp both our waiters come to the table and basically said the same thing which made us laugh with the straightforward honesty...." You go home now. Kitchen closed." Pretty much we were told to hurry up and finish and get the heck out and everyone was waiting for us to leave at 9pm sharp. It was so shocking that we just had to laugh - (what if I didn't WANT to go home ??) Anyway, besides that, we'd definitely return- we had the hot stone bibim bap and I had the silky tofu seafood hot pot which would have been better if it had "seafood" besides two tasty shrimp - I did ask and was told that there are mussels as well but maybe that's not in the Friday night hot pot. No mind. It was delicious- we shall return - at an earlier hour so we don't get kicked out to the kerb at closing

Wok Aholic is a good option for a quick bite in the Woodfield. The food options are laid-out, so…read moreyou can see what you getting before you order. Service was quick and friendly. I selected the Kung Poa Chicken with stir fried noodles to share with my granddaughter. The portion was generous and sharable. The chicken was spicy and the vegetables were crispy and fresh. While it was a little pricy, it was very good and filling. The food court is clean and comfortable. Near by restrooms are modern and upscale. Don't forget to ask for chopsticks.

This place was terrible. The service off the bat was awful, I was waiting and two employees stood…read morethere talking to each other facing me but not acknowledging my existence for a good 2 minutes after i announced myself. She had an attitude as well for someone working in the food industry. the food seemed so appetizing until you take a bite. The orange chicken was a combination of cooked crispy pieces and soggy ones that have been sitting under, not rotating the food at all. The crab ragoons were stale, taking a bite was impossible and the filling tasted off. my friend and i could barely finish our meals without feeling disgusted. after a few hours our stomachs were in a lot of pain as well.

Chef Ping continues to be a favorite for our family based in Chicago to gather. The food continues…read moreto be excellent and of great value. My wife, her mom, and I were in Chicago to remember my father-in-law's death anniversary, and my sister-in-law chose Chef Ping's, for our party of nine for a Wednesday lunch. Parking is plentiful and the dining area can seat a lot. We got seated at a large round table in the back room, with a large lazy susan (just need to remember to spin it very slowly). We ordered a lot, and the food came out slowly. There was plenty of leftovers for the local folks to have for future meal or two. 3 Shrimp Toast (6 pieces each) - $26.85 - greasy but good, with the shrimp paste being a little sweet (in a good way) Noodle in Black Bean Sauce ($12.50) - this is jja jang myeon, which two of us had the previous night. It was OK, not near the top of the best I've had. Ping's Noodle Soup ($15.50) - the other classic Chinese-Korean dish, this is jjampong, a dish I've had many times. I was the only one to eat it, so ended up being my main dish. It was good, with thick noodles...just wish it had more seafood. Salt & Pepper Smelt ($16.90) - not sure if always available, but this was excellent...my favorite dish and one that I finished once I realized that everybody had their fill. It really depends on the quality of the smelt, which was excellent in this case. It was lightly battered, and carefully deep fried. Other dishes enjoyed by others: 2 Salt & Pepper Prawns - $35.90 - large head-on shell-on prawns fire wokked. Salt & Pepper Tofu ($11.50) - for the vegetarians Chicken Skewers (4) - $8.75 - tender and shareable Walnut Shrimp ($19.90) - mayo with shrimp Young Chow Fried Rice ($12.50) - fried rice is a necessity for our group Mongolian Beef ($17.50) - a classic 2 Sesame Ball (4) - $7 - a great way to finish a meal. 18% tip was automatically added, and service was OK throughout. Our water was kept refilled, and I think hot water was as well. It was a good meal and opportunity to get back together

We've eaten here many times in the past and had a good experience. This visit was poor at best!…read morePlease note: (ALL PICTURES ARE FROM MY PREVIOUS VISITS NOT TO THIS VISIT) Unfortunately this visit is going to be the last time. Both the service and quality of food has gone way down from what they were famous for. The waitress spilled my tea, also dipped her finger in my tea, had no apology or offer to exchange it with a fresh cup. I had to ask her for a fresh cup of tea. Then the other server that brought our entrees spilled my husbands tea and again no offering to getting a fresh cup. We had to ask AGAIN for a fresh cup! While the portions were generous, the quality of all the food has gone way down. The special family recipe of thier shrimp dish Gan Pong is nothing but fried shrimp with dried chili peppers and no flavor. The Hunan spicy beef and chicken appeared to be all globs and sticky because of excessive and over use of corn starch used during the cooking process. This dish didn't have any unique flavor that one would expect. Previously we had experienced a difference in the food, taste and quality and that's what kept us returning. Sadly, after this experience I wouldn't recommend it to anyone or come back! I'd rather stick with Yu's Mandarin than drive to this place! Quality always wins over quantity in my books!

We came in on a Monday night for a birthday for one of our party. We were seated promptly and the…read morehostess was very nice. The restaurant is kept very clean . It took a little while for a server to come see us though. They staff the kitchen plentifully but it sees as though they may be short on servers. We ordered appetizers chicken sticks and calamari and both were excellent. For entires, we ordered orange chicken, lemon chicken, the rainbow lo mein, kung pao chicken, and then sweet and sour chicken. The food is so very good. Probably the best Americanized Chinese food we've ever had. Especially the kung pao. One thing to watch out for is the tip is added to your bill automatically. We did call afterwards when we realized this and the restaurant accommodated us appropriately. We were pleased. Regardless, I would very much recommend this place.

I've been going to Yu's Mandarin since 2020, and at this point I'm less a loyal customer and more a…read morecautionary tale. For five years I kept thinking, "Maybe this time will be better." Turns out, the only thing that got better was my ability to ignore red flags. The food can be good--sometimes even genuinely tasty--but it's like playing culinary roulette. The same dish never tastes the same twice. It often feels like they just grab whatever ingredients are lying around, toss in some meat, and hope for the best. If you like consistency, you'll find yourself missing other restaurants while you're still sitting in this one. The service is a mood swing. A couple of servers are warm and hospitable, and I appreciate them. But others are rushed, cold, and oddly entitled about tips. I've had the bill slapped down while I'm mid-bite and plates whisked away before I'm done eating. I absolutely believe in tipping well for good service--but dropping food, not refilling drinks, barely checking in, and then hovering for a big tip isn't service; it's pressure with a fake smile. And then there's the rice. I never thought I'd have serious feelings about rice bowls, but here we are. They serve rice in tiny, kid-sized bowls like it's some rare limited-edition collectible. You're expected to stretch that little scoop across a full entrée. For what they charge, it sends a pretty clear message: generosity is not part of the business model. The final straw--and the reason I'm writing this--was my last visit. Shortly after eating there, I ended up with nasty stomach issues and two days of terrible diarrhea. I can't see what happens in the kitchen, but I can connect timing. Once I lose trust in a restaurant's hygiene, it's over. I've only given that "never again" label to one other place in my life. Yu's just earned the second spot. If you're reading this before going, imagine your future self looking back and saying, "Why did I ignore that review?" There are plenty of places where the food is consistent, the staff doesn't rush you or guilt-trip you for tips, rice isn't treated like gold, and you don't spend the next 48 hours regretting your decision. After five years of giving Yu's Mandarin chance after chance, I'm done. If you value your money, time, and stomach, you might want to skip the experiment altogether.