We're regulars at Mr. Kimchi, and tonight we had the pleasure of being served by Alec, who mentioned he's a new trainee but honestly, you would never know it. He served like a true professional. Alec was attentive, confident, and on top of everything from start to finish. Our table never felt neglected, and he made sure everything came out smoothly. On top of the already amazing food, his service made the whole dining experience even better. Great food is important, but service like this is what makes a restaurant stand out. Alec did an outstanding job we'll definitely be back! read more

We were really excited when we found out Algonquin was getting Mr Kimchis. We have been to the Mt Prospect location and our whole experience there was great from the food to the service (which ran like a well oiled machine). This location, not so much. My family and I have gone for both lunch and dinner and I feel like every time we go, we get more and more disappointed. For one, service is never consistent, which I get when you don't have the same server every time but it's never great- Good at best. There's always a wait when you come in, even though there are more than enough tables, and you're always hunting down your server. Food wise- it's stingy. We are a family of 5- they allow you to order up to 5 meats, but you can't double up on a meat (2 bulgogi orders) and when you order chicken or pork, it literally is a piece of chicken or pork. I do not recall having this issue when we went to the Mt Prospect location. 2 out of 3 of my boys are still young, so I couldn't imagine going with all adults or teenagers. Also, 2 times now, we've been served under cooked Korean Fried Chicken. Because we can't trust that it's cooked, and my boys enjoy eating it- even though I'd be fine skipping it, I have to inspect the chicken and make sure it's cooked all the way. The one time my 5 year old had eaten the whole leg before we discovered it was bloody at the bone! The last time we brought it up to the waiter, he tried to convince us it wasn't raw, no sir that is not pink. That is red and that is blood... The last time we ate there, we went for my 6 year olds birthday. We allow our kids to pick where they want to eat for their birthdays and our son was looking forward to Korean food and spinning the birthday wheel. We had to ask our waiter 2xs for our son to do it. There was no birthday song or treat. He just dragged the wheel over, gave him a head band and let him spin.... Very underwhelming for a 6 year. Not sure if we'll visit this location again. We have other Korean restaurants we can travel to, even if it's not AYCE. read more

Food as usual was great. Service was great as well. And i love how they made the place current and modern. And a cute little corner for photo op. The food is delicious. I especially love the La Galbi which is on the higher side of the package but its worth it. KFC (fried chicken) is still a must plus all the side dishes. Also shout out to the Manager Gwon (i hope i spelled that right) amazing service! Definitely coming back for more! read more

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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. **** read more

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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! read more

Mr. Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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

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! read more

Mr. Kimchi Korean BBQ - One of our many meat choices cooking on the grill at the table! - Korean Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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! read more

Mr. Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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I didn't realized they had a 4th location! We were in the area and surprised to see this location. It's very spacious like the other newer ones. The decor is super cute too. We were there around 2pm on a Saturday. It wasn't really that busy. But no one came to greet us when we first got there. They had maybe 2 tables to wait after. Someone else came in after us and had to wait too. Not sure why it took them so long. Service after that was fine though, they were more attentive. I do wanna say that this location is FANCY in the bathroom. They have the Toto bidet in the bathroom hahah read more

Mr. Kimchi feels less like dinner and more like a culinary workshop in motion. Flames dance across the grill while deeply seasoned cuts of meat transform tableside, each bite layered with smoke, spice, and precision. The banchan arrives like a supporting cast of bright, punchy flavors that keep the experience moving. It's interactive, a little chaotic in the best way, and completely immersive -- the kind of place where cooking becomes part of the performance and the meal feels alive. read more

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!

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! read more

Mr. Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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. read more

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

The automatic 18% gratuity is a scam. First the server did not bring out any side dishes. When we finally found him he said you had to request them. What!!?? Side portions were tiny compared to other Korean BBQ places we have been. Two bites and its gone. Server disappeared. I think on purpose. Drinks empty. Sides needing refill. Wanted more meat but server was no where to be found. Has to ask another server to find ours. Very disappointing. We will not be back. Plenty of other places around there. read more

Shoutout to Gabby. Food was great and tasted amazing. Gabby made sure to take great care of us and brought out all our food in fast and orderly fashion. She didn't make us feel rush despite coming in a little late so we were able to eat without a rush or stress. read more

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. read more

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Before I get into the 2 most unscrupulous things this restaurant did, I'll share my thoughts about the food. We ordered the C option ($30) which had a couple beef options, many pork options, some chicken options and appetizers & side dishes. We were underwhelmed by the food. The meats needed way more seasoning than they came with. Even the flavored pork belly needed salt. The only meat we felt was flavored well was the bulgogi beef. The fried chicken, which was nicely crunchy, was bland. We loved the veggie dumpling and kimchi, but that's about all. Husband wasn't keen on having to cook the meat yourself but I said it's probably part of the charm. Hard to gauge when the food is done, though. Strike 1 Now, for the things that left me shaking in anger, and why we will absolutely never return, the following happened: 1. I checked the menu and prices online before going. The website had two options. $30 option was limited beef choices, pork and chicken, but zero seafood. The $35 option had more beef choices and plenty of seafood, like shrimp. However, when we arrived, there were 3 options posted on the windows which differed from the website, and the seafood was ONLY on Option A (not even shown on the website). Option A was well over $40. The $35 was option B, and the $30 was option C. It was like bait & switch. Strike 2. 2. My husband and son each ordered the $12 Knob Creek bourbon on ice. When the bill came, the drinks were $18 each! I asked the server why we were being charged an extra $6. She checked with the manager, who claimed it was because they ordered it on the rocks; the $12 price was for neat. $6 for ice???! They said it had a little extra pour because it was on the rocks BUT it was NOT disclosed on the menu (my son & husband would have ordered it neat with a side of ice had they known), but they would not remove the charge. Strike 3. I have never been more furious with a restaurant in my life. We will NOT be back and we won't recommend it to friends. read more

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.

Very enjoyable, good quality for the price. We really enjoyed the bulgogi and galbi. Don't forget to order a few apps and side to round it out. read more

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

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

Mr. Kimchi Korean BBQ - Pork shoulder, case beer, pickled radish - Korean Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

First time having Korean BBQ and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and there is so many options. Might be a good idea to skip lunch if you're planning on cramming your face. Tried the lychee soju and it was very good. Our waiter Shaun was great. Very friendly and quick service. Environment of the restaurant was inviting. read more

Mr. Kimchi Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

I feel like people in this area will 5 star review anything that's new and different. I found this place to be expensive and underwhelming. The meat they brought out wasn't that good, there wasn't much beyond meat that you have to cook yourself. Ramen bar was kind of interesting but I can cook Ramen at home cheap and easy. If you want to pay $100 to cook your own subpar meat then by all means be my guest, I don't get it. Id rather eat real Korean food instead read more

Did not eat!! Service was terrible! Walk in and told one minute by server. Then she went and bus table got bill for her table and we/ 3 of us stood there with no explanation! Got seated and chose the Option A for $46+ each. Ordered meat and appetizers and we were told we can only order rib eye only ONCE for 3 people ! If there were 4 then we can order 2 rib eyes! Then I asked if we sit separately then we can order rib eye once per person? No! I was told Mr. Kimchi does not serve single diner during dinner time! Then there is a sign on the wall charges $2.00 for rice, we asked our server and was told that was an old sign. No charge for rice! In additional our server was hard of hearing ! May be the music is too loud!! What a waste of my time and my family's time. Mr. Kimchi keep your beef and your rice! We left and will NEVER return!! Run far far away from this horrible place!! No stars !!!!!! read more

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

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

We're so excited there's an authentic Korean BBQ spot in our area! The vibe was very casual but fun with K-pop music playing in the background! Service was great! We had Cannie and she was very attentive and super sweet. The meat selection was amazing and we enjoyed everything. Being from Cali, I grew up with K-town in my backyard so I have high standards and Mr Kimchi met them! Truly recommend! read more

The food here is amazing! We came here for an early Father's Day dinner and everything was beyond our expectations! Our server was amazing and very attentive when it came to changing the grills. There's a large ramen selection of ramen when you walk through the door. Very family friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended! read more

food was great, and service was good Daniel was very helpful with the questions we asked. nice ambiance as well. read more

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

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.

Great quality and attentive service. The spicy chicken and la galbi were my favorite. The ambiance is fun, but nice big booths allow for some privacy. read more

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

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

Was charged 18% gratuity for terrible service. Dirty dishes weren't getting cleared, waiting too long to get clean grill plate, had to ask multiple times to get water refilled. At one point, had to yell to get servers attention because they were chatting with coworker. At one point, another server had to step in to change our grill. Place was dead when we were there, and for a long time, we were the only table that our server was even waiting on. At the end, they refused to remove gratuity or comp drinks for bad service. I have had good experiences at the other locations. Definitely will not be returning to this one read more

We are happy that there is a closer location to us. The food is just as delicious as the other locations. Our first time there, our server Gaby, was friendly and very attentive. She would check up on us pretty frequently. read more

Recently went and had by far the worst experience. My waiter was extremely disrespectful and was almost bothered by any questions we would ask. It was our first time going to a restaurant like this, so we asked for a few tips and gave us a lot of attitude. Ultimately would take an order and not come back to table for 20-30 minutes and would ignore our requests. We asked for someone else to take care of us and they completely ignored us. This was the first and last time i will ever go. So disappointed. read more

Tonight was my family's first time trying this place, and honestly, we were extremely disappointed -- both with the food and the experience. We ordered the Premium Choice and a few non-alcoholic drinks. Right from the start, our waitress seemed annoyed by our presence. She was rude, never smiled, and came across as very unfriendly. Every time we ordered something, she rolled her eyes, sighed loudly, and asked, "You want more?" It felt like we were bothering her just by being there. She also kept forgetting what we ordered -- multiple items never arrived, and when we asked for refills, it took over 30 minutes. Eventually, we had to ask another server because ours had completely disappeared. I ordered fish cakes -- never received them. Ordered cheese corn twice -- only saw it once. I ordered kimchi three different times -- it only came once. The quality of the food went downhill quickly. Much of it seemed frozen solid, especially the chicken, which came in frozen chunks. Once cooked, the chicken had a strange, almost melting texture -- and not in a good way. The baby octopus was by far the worst. It smelled and tasted like aquarium water. The texture was slimy and decomposing -- clearly frozen and thawed multiple times. It was honestly inedible. Nothing had real flavor, and if it did, it tasted artificial. To make things worse, if you're tall and sit at the table grills, be careful -- my brother, who is 6 feet tall, burned his leg on the underside of the grill, which is just a big metal pot with open heat in the center of the table. The waitress clearly wanted us to leave and made no effort to hide her annoyance at having to serve us. Near the end of our visit, they blasted music over the speakers for a birthday celebration. While we support celebrating birthdays, the volume was so loud we couldn't talk without shouting. It went on for a while and upset my toddler, who kept saying it hurt his ears. When the check came, the total was $188.00. They charged $4.00 for a kids' apple juice and automatically included a tip -- which, honestly, this waitress did not earn. We left hungry, upset, and feeling sick. If you're looking for rude service, terrible food that tastes like food poisoning waiting to happen, painfully loud noise, and to leave hungry -- then this is the place for you. read more

Food is ok, not the best, spicy pork is probably the best. All you can eat, but they charge extra for lettuce, rice, and ramen. The fish cake is stiff as a board. Minimum party size of 2. Tip of 25% added to bills no matter the party size. Since it's the only place around for Korean bbq, it's not like there are options, but I'd rather drive to Schaumburg. read more