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    Mr. Kimchi Korean BBQ

    4.2 (84 reviews)
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    ALice A.

    Their 4th location!!! I've frequented their Mt Prospect location many times in the past and loved it. Their new Algonquin location did not disappoint! The staff was very welcoming the moment you walk in. The place is new, modern, welcoming and a fun gathering place for friends. First things first! Take out your phone, scan the QR code, put in your name and cell phone number and get on the waitlist! They will text you as soon as your table is ready. There are 3 options to choose from. Option A being the most expensive at $46.95 per person with 38 difference choices of dishes. Option B is $34.95 per person with 32 different choices of meats/ seafood etc... and option C at $29.95 with 28 different food choices. Everyone in your group must order the same option choice. Kids 3-10 years old are $2.50 per year. If your child is 5 years old, it'll be $2.50 x 5=$12.50 If this is your first time at a Korean bbq place, option C is great! The Beef Bulgogi is a must order! Definitely try their KFC ( Korean fried chicken) All their appetizers are good. But focus on the meats to get your moneys worth! They also do birthday celebrations there! Let your server know and the birthday boy/ girl get to spin the wheel. They have gift cards you can win or drinks/ desserts. It is really fun! ****A huge shoutout to our server, JOEL! He was great!!! Super friendly, fun to talk to, attentive and memorable! He made our dining experience very pleasant. ****

    Julie Y.

    Came here for my mom's birthday lunch and had a wonderful time! The food was fresh and delicious, and the staff was extremely friendly. This is definitely my favorite My Kimchi location!

    One of our many meat choices cooking on the grill at the table!
    Jackie D.

    Everything was AMAZING. The experience of Korean BBQ, the ambiance, the service - I was impressed by it all. The meat and side options were abundant and lots of things for different tastes. Everything felt authentic and true to culture. In addition to BBQ, they also have a ramen bar which I didn't utilize but it was super cool to see. I'm looking forward to my next visit in the future!

    Sven B.

    Ya'll... WHAT is this place!? I know they have other restaurant locations but yeah - this place is incredible. HIGHLY recommended. It's in the Commons right bt the other restaurants (Bonefish, Chicago Ramen, etc.). Absolutely delicious, top shelf quality, and HUGE portions. All you can eat so pace yourself lol. Amazing mojitos and smoothies too!!! NOTE - DO. NOT. over order. $10 per person additional fee if you don't finish everything O.O! No option to take to go at all. Have to finish it all here or pay per person. It's posted everywhere so it's not a surprise but still - we over ordered lol xD! That said - the AMAZING SERVER gave us a one time assist and didn't charge us. She got a COLOSSAL tip lol xD hehehe In any event, just go! Fantastic Korean bbq. The standout items for us were the Galbi and Bulgogi. So many great options!

    Ariel F.

    Korean food is one of our favorites, and Mr. Kimchi did not disappoint! The food is so flavorful and the staff are respectful and very nice! It's also very classy, they do play loud music but besides that very cool. Would definitely recommend and we will be coming back!

    Brianne T.

    If I could rate this experience/food 10 stars I would! This was so much fun and the meat was all marinated SO WELL. We enjoyed the bulgogi beef, beef brisket, teriyaki chicken, soy marinated pork the best for the meats! Omg so damn good... the appetizers were included in your meal and you could pick any of them, we went with the vegetable pot stickers and the Korean fried chicken...... holy shit. SO GOOD! the garlic sauce they provide you to dip was also amazing... so good on everything especially the beef. My most favorite item was the SPICY TOFU SOUP. It was to die for.. I had two bowls and will be trying to recreate this at home because oh my god it was so good.. the broth was everything, salty and so spicy and the tofu was like falling apart omg I will be dreaming of this soup it was seriously AMAZING. This place was so cool and they had really good alcoholic drinks too. Highly recommend and we WILL be regulars.

    This is the 4th location of Mr. Kimchi in the Suburb of Chicago. My husband and I frequently go to the Mount Prospect location and twice at their Randhurst. Today we went to our neighborhood grand opening of their Algonquin location. The place is well lit and ventilated. There are 3 sections: the Bar, the Ramen Library and the BBQ table. Kpop music is played at the background. The staff are friendly, attentive and very efficient. Orders arrive quickly and correctly. The BBQ grill is change frequently. Now let's talk about food. As we expected they serve us with several banchan (free side dishes). Today, we were surprised that they included japchae noodles and tteokbokki. Both were delicious. We requested additional sides like my all time favorite the cheese corn and the spicy tofu soup. My hubby ordered his KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) For our bbq table we ordered the lunch special. We had beef brisket, chicken teriyaki, spicy chicken and garlic chicken. True to what makes Mr. Kimchi different is that all meat are marinated and cut to attain the best quality for their patron. Congratulations to the Management & staff of Mr. Kimchi. PS...we forgot to take pictures of the food because we were so excited to start eating. We waited for months for the opening. Promise next time we will.

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    Marina C.

    Fast, meat is well marinated, and the service is fast. I love the design of the interior

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    Great food, and fun experience! Gotta get the La Galbi and Bulgogi beef when you're here!

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    We love Mr Kimchi! The food is always great and the service is even better. Alec is the best! We will definitely be back soon!

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    Loved the experience. Great selections. Ayden gave us a great service, he was amazing. Look forward to coming next time.

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    8 months ago

    The high reviews on other sites are due to AI. 100% not worth the money. Bad service, food was incorrect and burned on an over heated plate.

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    10 months ago

    Love their new Algonquin location! Food is delicious and the atmosphere is fun. Our server Caroline was wonderful! Get the cheese corn!!

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    JULIE WAS AWESOME!!!!!!! Yay! Great food great place and GREAT music!!!!!!! I love coming here and they're very kind and helpful

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    1 year ago

    I would recommend Mr Kimchi to anyone in the area who is looking for a fun date night out! Cannia was a wonderful server!

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    We were overcharged for alcoholic beverages and when confronted they said ice was extra.

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    11 months ago

    Good quality meat, well-paced by our friendly server. Also a great amount of table space, which isn't always the case at Korean BBQs.

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    SO YUMMY AND VERY ATTRACTIVE STAFF!! Food was delicious and fresh. Service was excellent and on time!!

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    1 year ago

    Great food and experience, a nice new restaurant opening in Algonquin Commons. It's all you can eat

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