The food is super fresh and comes out at a reasonable time. I got 1B, hot stone rice beef and…read moreveggies. It included a wonderful portion of sliced beef, peppers, onions, lettuce, and bean sprouts. It came with a side of shredded cabbage and a tasty sauce on top. It also came with red pepper fermented radish. Love this side. Finally a small bowl of soup. Very refreshing and savory. Simple simple soup. All side complemented the dish well. It came with a bottle of table sauce. Really added and helped with the flavor. Awesome food. I've been here before and it never disappoints. The owner works and cooks the food himself, English limited, but super nice and communicates just fine. The inside has a lot of tables and is spacious. I love coming here for some authentic Korean dishes.

We finally came in to try this Korean eatery which has been on my bookmark list for a while.  The…read morewife and I came in on a Wednesday to have lunch.  It's a one man shop and the friendly owner Mr. Young Moon Kim was behind the counter to greet us.  He had 23 picture menu items prominently displayed at the order counter.  I ordered their #4 sizzling stir-fried spicy pork dish ($17.99) and the wife ordered their #20 fish cake soup ($13.99).   He then prepares the dishes and a bell rings at your table to alert you to go back to the counter to pick up your tray(s) of food.  The dishes were piping hot, fresh, and delicious. It's pretty much a self-serve food-court-like operation here except the setting is that of a comfortable regular sit-down restaurant.  He had complimentary self-serve iced tea for the customers.  He also had nice, contemporary American pop music on.  We were there with one other patron family, and had a short wait for the food prep, but I did wonder how Mr. Kim might keep up if a crowd hit, but he's managed this well-rated place for 10 years, so he must have a way! Overall, I'll go with 4.49 stars rounded down to 4 for our pleasant outing, mainly as the content of the servings were more like 4 star values but served in a nice and calm sit-down restaurant setting.  Thanks, and continued good luck Mr. Kim!

I came here for the first time one Sunday afternoon in January. It was fairly busy as it was lunch…read moretime, but I was seated right away. I ordered the LA Kalbi. Like another reviewer mentioned, this was cooked and prepared (Mongolian style) in the kitchen. It came out on a sizzling skillet. It tasted delicious. The meat was really tender and juicy, but there were a couple of pieces with bone-in which I didn't really care for. I thought the side-dishes were really good. I completely finished the kimchi and pickled cucumbers. So good. I almost forgot about the miso soup. It was pretty standard (which is good) and hit the spot on a wintery day. Unexpectedly, for dessert, the server brought out a Haagan Daas ice-cream bar lol. I wasn't sure if this was normal or if it was just because I'm handsome? (found out later they do this for everyone... lol). I didn't really have room b/c I was full from the main dish and sides but ate it anyways (why not?). Overall I had a delicious meal. I can't remember the pricing off the top of my head, but I would say that it's reasonably priced. Oh, they also serve alcohol here too so if your looking for a spot for a group of people, that is an option. I personally had a large Cass to wash down my meal. Daebak!

This is a great spot for lunch. Authentic korean cuisine. Lunch specials. Friendly staff. Tasty…read moredishes. What else can you ask for?

My friend and I had lunch at KBBQ today, and I felt like I had to leave a quick review…read more... Having lived in the Chicago area for many years, I've visited just about every restaurant that has opened over the years. I've also been to KBBQ several times for dinner and even left a review when they first re-opened. However, today was my first time trying their lunch menu, and I was genuinely impressed. Unlike dinner time, the bright daylight streaming through the windows illuminated every corner of the restaurant, making it easy to notice how clean and well-maintained the space is. Honestly, if there had been any signs of poor hygiene that I might have missed during dinner visits, I would have noticed them right away. But there was absolutely nothing to find! From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us so warmly that we almost felt like we were being welcomed by old friends. They even looked around to find us a more comfortable seat and ended up giving us a great spot. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and happy to explain the menu in detail. Today we ordered spicy cod fish stew, grilled mackerel and a spicy squid stone pot bibimbap... I wasn't particularly hungry :) since I had eaten breakfast not too long before, but as someone who believes in never skipping a meal, I picked up my spoon and chopsticks anyway. Well... my chopsticks got lost along the way. The six side dishes (banchan) completely stole my attention. Every single one tasted like something my grandmother would have lovingly prepared years ago. They were comforting, authentic, and absolutely delicious. The spicy cod stew, grilled mackerel and a spicy squid stone pot bibimbap were outstanding. Especially the cod was so fresh and thick that I found myself wondering, "Is this really cod?" The flaky white fish was incredibly tender, the shrimp, and other ingredients just as fresh. The spicy squid pot bibimbap was perhaps the best of all! I jokingly asked if they had a reservoir hidden behind the restaurant because everything tasted like it had just been caught that morning! Of course, great food is the most important thing, but I truly believe the warm smiles from the staff and the spotless dining environment made the meal even more enjoyable. KBBQ is one of those rare places where excellent food and genuine hospitality come together. It feels less like a restaurant and more like visiting your grandmother's house for a wonderful home-cooked meal. I'll definitely be coming back more often in the future. Highly recommended!

This is located in the same strip mall as Ramen House Shinchan. Plenty of parking. When we walked…read morein, there were a lot more Koreans eating there than Americans, so you know it's legit. The staff was mostly older Korean ladies that were very helpful and kind. The younger girl working there, gives you great service. Each table against the wall has a button that you can call for service. Prices weren't bad, they're about the same as other Korean places. We ordered popcorn dumplings, Korean steamed egg, beef bulgogi, LA galbi marinated, and soft tofu soup with galbi meat. If you pay cash, you get free ice cream. Also, the banchan is unlimited and you also get Korean stew with the bbq. Popcorn dumplings were nice and crispy. It's also moist and succulent inside when you bite into it. The steamed egg was delicious. The bbq meat was great. I liked that there was more meat than bone for the galbi. I recommend getting the tofu soup with galbi meat. The soup is savory and the galbi meat is very tender. This will be my new go to.

I've been coming here with my sister for a couple years now. The food has always been very good,…read moreand the service seems to have gone up significantly in our past couple visits. We were offered refills on our hotpot, spoons from the get-go (we've had to request them specifically in the past), and when I told my sister i was going to get bowls from the buffet, our server Will C. overheard and brought us bowls. Overall a very good location, highly recommend!

Great spacious place to celebrate great food! Wow I'm…read moreImpressed with the place, they're clean , friendly, and fast. We tried the all you can eat. They have two hour dining limit so you have plenty of time To fill your yummy! I'm glad I asked the waitress for recommendation on what soup base and o have to say their herbal broth is really good, rich , but not heavy! I can't wait to come back! The have a kimchi appetizer salad bar to accompany your main hot pot. I didn't get to try the bbq yet so hopefully next time! This place gets busy at dinner time So plan ahead!

The beef bulgogi was absolutely amazing. Amazing service, great food. Id say priced very…read morecomfortably for portion sizes which are bigger. Their wings are amazing too. Cant recommend enough

It's spotlessly clean, modern and cute, family owned, open late, and beautiful area/location. It's…read morea mom and pop place right on the lake. The area is stunning and well kept. Free parking for the Korean food place. It's like a quick and simple Korean fast food like menu and no need for waitress services so you can dine in or take out without fees. You can order at the kiosk or in person. No free WiFi. Charging stations all over and picnics tables and other tables. The seafood and vege pancakes (pajun) $8.99 was very good and crispy, the vege rolls $10.99 were simple with just avocado and cucumber and carrot plus rice and seaweed. The flavor was very bland but at least it was healthy. They ate a hard working team and they keep it very clean. Even the bathroom was very clean. No odors anywhere.

My Korean friend brought a group of us gals here and made sure to tell us this is the only place…read moreshe and her family will eat Korean BBQ in the burbs. That alone already told me we were in for a treat. I've had Korean bbq quite a few times, but I am by no means a master. I will say I was thoroughly impressed by the quality and offerings at Koreana. The space was recently updated with new grills and tables, and I noticed how the whole restaurant seemed very clean upon arrival. The banchan were so good I could have made a meal out of the sides. We ordered the Tteokbokki and a sample meat platter. Between 6 people it was plenty of food, and we were stuffed to the brim upon leaving. I enjoyed their version of Tteokbooki; it was spicy but still had a hint of sweetness. All the meat we ordered was deliciously seasoned and fresh. Overall, my favorite meats were the spare ribs and beef bulgogi. Can't wait to return!

Wow, this Korean BBQ was absolutely amazing! We ordered the Beef Bulgogi (marinated thinly sliced…read morebeef ribeye), Saeng Galbi (non-marinated short ribs), Samgyeobsal (thick-sliced pork belly), and the Seafood Pajun (seafood pancake with scallions). Everything was delicious, but my absolute favorite was the Beef Bulgogi--it was incredibly flavorful and so tender! At the end, they did a kimchi fried rice for us too! Beyond the food, this was hands-down the BEST service I've ever had at a K-BBQ restaurant. Our waitress, Maggie, was awesome. We didn't even have to ask for more banchan (side dishes); she checked on us regularly and proactively refilled them. The restaurant also has plenty of TV screens broadcasting sports and news, which added to the great vibe. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu, and I'll absolutely be requesting Maggie!

The food was really good, but the service was great. Anthony went out of his my to make sure my…read morewife got exactly what she wanted. He didn't have to and my wife didn't ask him to. He just did it on his own. We appreciate good service, Anthony delivered. Highly recommend this place.

What a great meal for my husband's birthday! We each…read moreordered a drink and chose Combo 1 for our meal I hope all the photos are a highlight to this review It was such a fun experience and we talked and laughed and got messy along the way. My only complaint is please please please give us real napkins. They also have a fun and adventuresome bathroom

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.

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.

We stopped by on the way to the airport and got the $29 AYCE lunch special, which served as a great…read morepost-wedding hangover meal. The meat quality was decent and what you'd expect for the price, but the sides were a bit mid. In hindsight, maybe we should've gone for one of the more premium sets, but we were exhausted and just wanted to eat. Some of my friends decided to keep the celebrations going with more drinking despite our upcoming flights, but I made sure to opt out LOL

finally tried mr kimchi ayce! i heard the golf road location is better so came here as opposed to…read morethe randhurst location. visited on a monday at 5pm (when they open for dinner) and we (party of 8) were the first ones there. there is an ipad to put your name down. upon being seated, i went straight to the ramen bar which is complimentary with all ayce purchases. i got the neoguri (a classic), but they have shin, jin spicy, buldak spicy, and a few others. everything was super convenient and straightforward to use. you dump the noodles and packets into the bowl and push the 3 button. then you wait about 4 minutes - we set a timer to come back after we sat down. the noodles were perfect. our table just ordered a lot of brisket and corn cheese. they have rice on the table - the first is included and then you can pay $2 for each additional bowl. if you want sesame oil to dip your meat - you have to ask for it. the meats were good - not as fatty as iron age glenview. the japchae, salad, and tteokbokki weren't as good as iron age though. the service was great too. no dessert included in the ayce but they do offer it. overall a good experience and i would go again! it ended up being 38.57 per person with tax/gratuity for the regular ayce.