Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Mr Kimchi Niles

    4.4 (167 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

    Mr Kimchi Niles Photos

    MR KIMCHI NILES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Mr Kimchi Niles

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Sides
    Jakob M.

    Eat all the time and every time is amazing! Staff are always very kind and attentive, bring out meat fast and change the grills frequently. Usually not too busy either so either no wait or a very short wait. Restaurant is very large and clean. They have a bar (although I usually don't see people sitting there) and a serve yourself ramen station. Meat always tastes fresh and a good amount of options. Sides are delicious and their Kim chi is very good. Definitely recommend!

    AYCE Premium Menu
    Jonathan B.

    Mr. Kimchi is one of my favorite food places of all time! They never disappoint with the quality of meats, sides, and assortment of banchans. I love getting the brisket because it's easy to cook and pairs so well with the sauces, kimchi, lettuce, and rice. The pork belly is delicious as well and comes in an assortment of different flavors. I also like to get their soon du bu since it's always so warm, comforting, and flavorful. Additionally, my friends and I tend to get the somaek tower (beer and soju). It tastes so good, but the alcohol creeps up on you! The service is always top notch since they always check in on us if we need more meats and if we need any refills. Additionally, they occasionally come by to change out the grill when it looks too burnt. The ambiance is pretty modern, and I like how they have a lot of seating. There's even a section to make your own ramen if you just want to stop by for a quick bite. They offer the ramen free with the ayce package as well. I do enjoy that there's a parking lot as well. I highly recommend going to Mr. Kimchi if you want some grilled meats with some warm comforting soup!

    Sad election of ban chan
    Lina W.

    I tried very hard to enjoy the famous Mr. Kimchi recommended by many Internet people. Good: large variey of meats to choose from and if you care about eating large quantities of meat, this is your spot. Best meats are the Kalbi, in marinated short rib, and brisket. Octopus was ok too. Ramen wall and cook your own ramen is a cute concept. Supposedly open late on a weeknight. Not Great: The pork items we ordered tasted barnyardy and the marinated pork sauce were inedibly weird and to avoid getting charged $15 for left over meat, I rinsed off all the sauce and doused in sesame oil. KFC chicken breading was thick and heavy with no flavor. All of the banchan was disappointing in flavor and texture, especially the Italian dressed lettuce, plain chap chae noodles with no veggies, strange textured radish and sweet kimchi. The tofu and soybean soups were really salty and MSG forward. I asked for some chopped green onions to help the flavors, but they didn't have any. What Korean restaurant doesn't have green onions? Last unfortunate thing is, we showed up at 8:30pm and they rushed us out before 10pm because they decided to close 2 hours earlier than the stated midnight closing. So we didn't get to try the ramen or ice cream. Also they didn't let us spin the wheel for a chance at a prize or discount. For $91 after tax and 18% mandatory tip for two people, I should've stayed in the city for a much more decent meal.

    Myra Y.

    This was our first visit at Mr Kimchi. We came with a large group of 16 and they did a great job of serving our table. We had a good mix of adults and kids. The food overall good for ayce. I liked the banchan especially the pickled radish and kimchi. I did feel like the proteins could be seasoned more especially if you weren't eating alongside ramen or something more savory. We will be back but may try another location first.

    Vanessa B.

    Stopped by for the lunch special. We were the only table there, but service was great. Meat was fresh and tasty, wish they had all the sides for lunch (rice cakes, ramen, and japchae are dinner only). For the lunch price, can't complain though!

    Michelle W.

    This is my Favorite Ayce Korean bbq place in Chicagoland. They have unique items like beef intestines. They even have a DIY ramen making station that is included in the AYCE. Everytime I have been there, I was seated almost immediately and any dishes ordered was served within minutes.

    Lesley Anne Y.

    My favorite kbbq spot, whicever brqnch it may be. It will always be my first choice qnd it will alwqys be the first place i recommend for kbbq. I just wish they had pork joul on the menu. My favorite meat are brisket, galbi, soy marinated pork rib, pork belly, cajun pork belly, thin sliced pork belly. Service is great, quality of food is great! Plqce is spacious and nice. Parking is not an issue. Definitely a regulat and will keep coming back. Happy eating!

    Mandy Q.

    They were not too busy on Saturday night which really nice so we don't need to wait. Excellent service and definitely will come back next time

    Inside bar
    Daniela A.

    Mr Kimchi had always been a great Korean BBQ spot but this was my first time at this location and they did not dissapoint! We put our names on the list and didn't eait too long, probably around 5 minutes and then we were seated. The inside had such for decore and a nice bar off to the side. We're in the very back room and were given menus and water right away. We decided to do the premium menu. We orderer pork belly, beef brisket, beef bulgogi, and the galbi. We also got rice and the egg casserole (steamed egg), the sides were all very well made and complemented each dish very well. All the meats were such good quality and marinated so well! The steamed egg was so fresh and made perfectly, wow! And my favorite part about this meal was the free ramen station! Wow it was such a great contribution to the meal. The wall of different ramen options were so exciting! It cooked pretty quickly about 4 minutes and then I was back at my table eating ramen with kimchi and pork belly! Our server Chan was so kind, tentative and was making sure he checked on us and didnt need anything! Overall great food, good quality meats, great service and just such a great vibe! I will definitely be back!

    entrance
    Yun C.

    (visited 2025.06.29) TL;DR: Poor meat quality, bad ventilation, and not at all authentic. Would never come again and strongly recommend against this restaurant. I've been to a lot of K-BBQ restaurants in the U.S., Canada, South Korea, and China, and this was the worst one I've been to by a wide margin. We got the premium menu ($34.95--your bill will automatically include 18%, which the server does not tell you). We ordered the beef brisket, the Mr. Kimchi steak, galbi, beef thin intestine, thin sliced pork belly, and baby octopus. The meat quality was very low (tough and smelly, with marinades way too salty). The baby octopus was terrible--the worst seafood I've ever had. It wasn't all terrible, though. The corn cheese, kimchi, and egg casserole were all right. The salad seriously needs to be changed--it tastes just like some wide-cut cabbage with teriyaki sauce over it. The tteokbokki should have been served warm, but it was served cold. Lastly, the décor is a little random, but it's not bad overall. The music is way too loud, and you'll have a hard time hearing anyone around you.

    Stacey W.

    Came here for a weekend late lunch meal. The place was not basy and we were seated right away. We ordered the AYCE standard menu and had the beef brisket, bulgogi, pork belly, thinly sliced pork belly, soy marinade pork ribs. The beef brisket is one of the better cuts there, quick and easy to cook. They also have a help yourself ramen bar with a large variety of ramen to choose from. Some are easier to cook than others based on water and cook time.

    Menu
    Kenneth K.

    A friend recommended this place, so we gave it a try--but it wasn't for us. The beef and seafood were just okay; the bulgogi lacked tenderness, and the spicy octopus and beef were underwhelming. Side dishes were average, but both soups were excessively salty. Service was mediocre. A staff member touched uncooked meat to cooked meat while clearing our table, and our order was forgotten. It took two waiters to give us a sprite. We got one Sprite and got charged twice for a Sprite. Would I return? I'll pass.

    Mango
    Monic L.

    Finally had a chance to try out this Mr. Kimchi location. Went for an early dinner and we were seated right away. This location is very spacious so you can enjoy your meal without being right on top of another table. We did the premium option. I didn't realize they had a ramen wall that was included. Ill have to try it next time. The service and food is consistent across all their locations which is nice. I liked the bulgogi and short rub best. As for the sides love corn cheese and the KFC. We tried the viral fruit ice cream for dessert, it was good but kind of expensive for what it was.

    Ramen bar

    See all

    Photo of Alexx C.
    325
    10
    2

    2 years ago

    Highly recommend, service was very good. Meat brought out immediately. Will be back soon

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of R-Jay Y.
    160
    25
    7

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Good food and good service.Thanks to Josh and Chan.Nice and friendly people..Looking forward to come back again

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Food's amazing. Best AYCE korean bbq in town. Service was quick and great. Our waitress Lina was also very attentive! Will be coming back!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    The food and service was amazing! Our server was super attentive and the place was clean.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mebin A.
    199
    19
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Waiter was a beast. Accommodated for my buddy's broken ankle. Food was great. A little cold in the restaurant.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    We came as a family for the ramen bar and stayed for the AYCE, we enjoyed the experience and they have a good choice of meats and sides.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    great food and so much fun to go with your family. recommend to anyone in the area. worth going too!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Great for great service from our server Zeno and everything in the restaurant look nice

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Delicious food, Good Service, Very Helpful Staff, and Cleanliness very good. Great environment!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Food is delicious. Service is great and the ambiance is nice. We'll surely come back there for another occasion.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of S S.
    0
    1
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    Page 3 of 5

    Ask the Community - Mr Kimchi Niles

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Barbeque 14,727 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Une Année Brewery - Birria tacos

    Une Année Brewery

    4.2(266 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Garage looking type of brewery in Niles in some industrial type of building. It seems there's a lot…read moreof these, but this is among the good ones. Une Annee is one of the reasons to go to this pretty boring looking suburb. Hit up the bar for some cold ones plus on site made food. The prices aren't bad for craft beers and kitchens. A pretty impressive looking building. It's big and can fit hundreds. This is like a massive garage with a bar and a kitchen. First though it's a brewery. It's about $6 a pint. The one I liked the most was the Twist Of Wit. It's a wheat beer with Cara Cara oranges, coriander, and Meyer lemon. Tasted fruity but not too much. Also we got some food, which was actually good for a brewery. Vegan options are limited but there's a few. It's $6 for the Veggie Chili. This is vegan without the sour cream sauce. Also there's barbecue. There's pork belly and that kind of stuff. Beers are the best things to get here. It also has food from an on site kitchen. There's meaty options like pork and there's chili for vegetarians.

    I've been coming here for years and have always enjoyed the food + beers. You can't go wrong with…read moreany of their bbq offerings and the additions of tavern style pizzas to the menu was a pleasant surprise. The wait staff has always been friendly and the kitchen staff really churns out consistently delicious options. Food You can never go wrong with the brisket and all of their sandwiches we've tried have a great smoky flavor. The pizzas are the kind you want while drinking a beer and watching a game; light, but great toppings options, including various bbq if you want something a bit more substantial. The topped mac & cheese is great too, and my partner & I both love the chili. Drinks Murder Hornet is the kind of summer beer you want on a hot day. Their rotation of flavors, such as blackberry, passion fruit, mango, etc, are a lovely, crisp option when you're looking for a lighter beer. Their stouts do not disappoint either, with flavors ranging from vanilla to hot pepper, each one provides a unique twist to my favorite style of beer. And they have most of their beers in to go packs and available in flights, making it very convenient to try all the styles. The Staff I can't speak highly enough about my experience with both the wait and kitchen staff. You do all of your ordering through QR codes on the table, but that doesn't stop the folks serving you food and drink from being extremely friendly and welcoming. They are all very down to earth and quick to help if you need anything. The kitchen staff are truly the magicians. The food is always so consistent and I honeslty don't know how they put together some of these meals so quickly, but keep them looking so presentable. The Bad Tonight was the first time I was truly disappointed in Une Année as a business. During dinner right after the soccer match finished, a member of the staff (or maybe an owner?) came in yelling at the kitchen staff, and I mean screaming, in front of all the indoor customers. Although we were unsure what he was saying, the contents of his tantrum were not important. It is NEVER acceptable to treat any staff member that way, in front of customers or not, and multiple times throughout the night. The kitchen staff did not raise their voice, except one time to ask this man to stop yelling at them. Several of the kitchen staff seemed to have walked out from the abuse by the time we paid up and left, and rightly so. Even as they were leaving, he was still taking jabs at them. I'm extremely bummed that I will likely not be returning after years of patronage as I feel gross supporting a business that is willing to be so disrespectful towards their staff.

    Photos
    Une Année Brewery - Awesome brewery

    Awesome brewery

    Une Année Brewery - Cheeseburger with fries

    Cheeseburger with fries

    Une Année Brewery

    See all

    bb.q Chicken Niles

    bb.q Chicken Niles

    4.1(97 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    This was good. I had no idea this place existed. It took my friend from Texas to point out I live…read morenear one. This is some of the best (if not the best) fast food crispy chicken I have had. The sauce on the chicken is light but I thought it was perfect (you may want a sepcify if you feel a way about sauce level). I had the Rose' Ddeok-Bokki, Cheesling Fries, Kimchi Fried Rice, and the Honey Garlic Chicken. The flavors are strong. I mixed the Kimchi Fried Rice with white rice and broccoli for balance. Ill definitely be back!

    This bb.q Chicken restaurant is a nice, clean, and spacious establishment with an inviting…read moreatmosphere. It has nice decor and ambiance. I went here for lunch and had a nice experience, overall. I have had bb.q Chicken food at a different location before but this was my first time at this location. It wasn't busy when we got here. We were seated promptly. We took our time in deciding a I could not decide between getting wings or 1/2 fried chicken. Finally, I decided to go with 1/2 fried chicken (8 pieces) since I hadn't had it before. The small order of wings also comes with eight pieces and is a couple of dollars less than the 1/2 fried chicken. The food was freshly prepared. The chicken was hot when it came out. My wife got a lunch special of 8 pieces boneless wings in honey garlic sauce which came with fries and a soft drink. I got my 1/2 fried chicken in Spicy Galbi sauce. My chicken was very flavorful. The sauce had a nice taste. It was a bit sweet, a bit savory, and a light kick of heat. One thing different with having this 1/2 fried chicken from the wings I had at a different bb.q Chicken was that the 1/2 fried chicken pieces were not as meaty as the wings. The boneless wings flavor was good as well. The food hit the spot. The service was satisfactory. Next time, I'll go back to having wings.

    Photos
    bb.q Chicken Niles
    bb.q Chicken Niles
    bb.q Chicken Niles

    See all

    Jason BBQ - 1 pound of BBQ Pork (Cha Siu)

    Jason BBQ

    4.2(45 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $

    We've been coming to Jason BBQ regularly for as long as we have lived in Park Ridge and that's now…read moregoing on 12 years.  Note though that the Chinese BBQ stand has changed names and before 2021 it was previously known as Mei Mei BBQ.  This little BBQ stand is tucked away in a front corner of Richwell Market and has always offered a convenient, reasonably priced, and good quality alternative to trekking either over to Argyle Chinatown or to the main Chinatown.   I guess I never reviewed this particular business as I had long considered it just a part of Richwell Market, but it's its own business and most certainly deserves its own reviews and ratings. We've always enjoyed the tip-top delicious chicken, pork, and duck products from here.  Mrs. Tam is the youngish lady owner here, and don't fret, her English is quite good too!  They make their products right downstairs in the basement, and you might see a fresh batch of whatever being brought up.   Their prices naturally won't be quite as cheap as in a Chinatown, but the difference is very reasonable and you can consider it a convenience charge for not having to commute into the city.  Thumbs up and that thumb has been up going on 12 years+ now!

    I love this market. I usually get my Chinese ingredients…read more This is just tried the baked Cha Sui baus. They come in pkgs of 3 for $5.75. It's a lot for mainly bread. Almost nothing inside. That's why the single star for this product.

    Photos
    Jason BBQ - Menu board, circa Aug 2025.

    Menu board, circa Aug 2025.

    Jason BBQ - Bbq pork roast duck combo lunch ~$12.50 after taxes

    Bbq pork roast duck combo lunch ~$12.50 after taxes

    Jason BBQ - Signage and storefront.

    See all

    Signage and storefront.

    336 Korean Wet Aging BBQ House - Seafood pancake

    336 Korean Wet Aging BBQ House

    4.5(106 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    We came here for a weekend luncheon, I miss the desserts and boba tea from Bakersville, which used…read moreto be in the same location. The redecorating and ambience was modern and sleek, with fully operational and clean water features. Grills were gas-operated, one grills there own meat items here. I really liked the natural-stone mini-subway style tiles on the walls. Like a lot of Korean places I have seen, the seats had minimal padding. I think this would be a great place for a date if you're in the area, a prize in an unassuming strip mall anchored by an auto parts store. Food was great, they happily and generously provided more banchan and also gave us complimentary bowls of soy paste soup that was practically jumping out of the bowl. As civilised as I tried to be, using my chopsticks and the cooking tongs correctly, I still felt like I completely stuffed my face like at a trough '^_^ it was all so good. Maybe to accommodate the neighborhood, the banchan was not nearly as spicy as we expected, so that might be great for someone trying Korean for the first time. Some might balk at the prices of some items, such as $24.99 for 1/2lb of raw meat, but we had a very enjoyable time and hope to come again.

    PROS - v clean. waitress is v friendly…read more - food is fresh (but not flavorful) - yukhoe is v good, clean, fresh CONS - food is not flavorful. all the stars came off bc the food. just can't recommend as someone who eats and makes korean food all the time - v overpriced as well. v small portions (similar to japanese bbq). overpriced is ok if flavorful and awesome k bbq

    Photos
    336 Korean Wet Aging BBQ House
    336 Korean Wet Aging BBQ House - Pork belly

    Pork belly

    336 Korean Wet Aging BBQ House - Appetizers of the day which come the meal

    See all

    Appetizers of the day which come the meal

    Vine St BBQ Fest - Bouncy castles

    Vine St BBQ Fest

    4.3(3 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    I'm not totally sure what I think about this event. It's definitely popular. There's the BBQ…read morecompetition, and I'm sure it's standard that the people participating in the competition don't actually make any food for attendees to eat. But at least there were a couple of food trucks out there serving up the goods. We were there 2-3 hours before the event ended (and it had been going on for 6-7 hours at that point) so there may have been other booths around or there earlier in the day. There was a band playing on the steps of city hall and folks were having a lot of fun getting their groove on. There were some kids activities set up on the perimeter, like a bounce house and stuff. I think next year we'll go a little earlier. Parking was a bear, since there's only street parking around Hodges Park and the lot by the library. But it might be interesting to see how a BBQ competition goes.

    The smell of BBQ is in the air in Park Ridge. The 1st Vine Street BBQ Fest in town and has…read moreprofessional and amateur cooks facing off for a good old cook off! You cannot taste the food from the competitors, but there are a handful of vendors to buy BBQ and drinks from. Earls has decent pulled pork and I liked the chicken sandwich from Urban Que. They had a mobile wood oven pizza company that made a pretty good Neapolitan pizza too. Honestly the food for sale wasn't too good, hopefully they draw better vendors next year. Kids can keep busy with about 6 large bounce castles. They also have face painting, crafts and other games for the whole family. Live music is rocking all day until 9pm! This is a great, family friendly event in Uptown Park Ridge.

    Photos
    Vine St BBQ Fest - Pizza (cut in half) and pulled pork sandwich

    Pizza (cut in half) and pulled pork sandwich

    Vine St BBQ Fest - Earls

    Earls

    Vine St BBQ Fest - Earls pulled pork - $4

    See all

    Earls pulled pork - $4

    Mr Kimchi Niles - bbq - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...