My first Yelp Review of 2026!…read more Kicking off the year with Kai Mom's K Food To Go -- and I'm so glad I finally tried it after seeing all the buzz. They have quite an extensive menu offering both Korean & Chinese entrees. It was tough deciding what to choose but we ended up ordered the Jjampong + Jjajangmyeon combo, Pork & Stir-Fried Squid, Galbitang, and Soy Garlic Fried Chicken (Bone-in). Out of everything, the Jjajangmyeon was the clear standout. The flavor was so good that I'd honestly come back just for that alone. Absolute comfort food. The Jjampong didn't quite hit for me -- it wasn't bad, but it felt a little bland and lacked the umami I usually look for. I've had better elsewhere, so I'd probably skip that next time. Similarly the Pork & Squid stir fry just didn't pack the right punch for me so I would pass too. Other highlights were definitely the Soy Garlic Fried Chicken and Galbitang. The chicken was packed with flavor, perfectly crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside -- a must-order. The Galbitang was comforting and hearty, with about four bones in the soup, super tender meat, and a clean, soothing broth. The space itself is small with only four tables, and we lucked out getting one. It has such a cozy, homey feel -- like you're sitting in her kitchen while she cooks you a homemade Korean meal. Service was excellent too; they checked in often and kept our drinks refilled. Overall, a great start to my 2026 food reviews. I'll definitely be back -- especially for that Jjajangmyeon and Soy Garlic Fried Chicken. I can't wait to try more of their dishes.

I come to Kai Mom's ToGo pretty often, especially for their soondubu soup. It's always so…read moreflavorful! I tried their seafood pancake for the first time today, and it was delicious as well. I also highly recommend their fried chicken and dumplings! Whenever I don't know what to eat, this is my go to spot. It's only 2 minutes from my office, so super convenient. Great food and great location, definitely is one of my favorites in Schaumburg!

i've been on the hunt for some authentic korean food since i moved from California. Koreana…read moreliterally made me so happy, as I felt like I was transported back to restaurants of k-town LA. what we got: chadol (10/10 yums): such a huge portion and was super fresh. the cut of meat was a leaner part, so it wasn't as "melt in your mouth", but you could tell it's still a great cut of meat. samgyeopsal (10/10 yums): this was a thin cut of meat and had the perfect amount of fat to meat ratio. I usually don't prefer thinly sliced pork over thinly sliced beef, but at this place, I definitely did. it was just such a good cut of meat and paired really well with all the side dishes. mul naengmyeon (10/10 yums): i always find this a standard order at any kbbq restaurant, and it was great! the noodles were chewy and paired well with the broth. they give you a bunch of side dishes and on the weekends, they give a braised beef banchan which was AMAZING. be aware that for kbbq to be ordered, you must pick AT LEAST 2 cuts of meat. this comes with a soy bean paste soup (one per person), and ended up being a lot of food (we had leftovers). also, i noticed that some cuts of meat had fried rice served after (i'm guessing it's probably the marinated ones), so if that is something you're interested, be sure to ask! the service was great and they cooked the meat for us. honestly, i see myself going back pretty soon, as it genuinely made me feel back at home.

food: best freaking korean i've had in illinois, such a good meal, everything was authentic asf,…read morethe pork was delicious - i was already so full and couldn't stop eating it. the meat and drinks are all high quality. also got to try Korean tartare and it mogs any other. it was so smooth and the flavor is so good with the sesame oil. i will think about this night and meal for a long time service: the staff is insanely nice and treated us so well. came and helped with the bbq. the owner is the biggest chiller and started ripping shots with us. immense respect for him ambiance: feels like home. nothing else to say

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

Came in for dinner with a party of 5 and we were seated right away! Food also came out super fast,…read moreand tasted great!

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.

We were in the Schaumburg area and a combination of good online reviews and a craving for bulgogi…read moreled us to K Grill. K Grill has the usual food-court ambience, and the space is well kept and clean. Service was quick and friendly, portions were good, and the prices felt reasonable for what we got. We ordered the pork bulgogi and spicy chicken, that came with kimchi, rice, dumplings and fried egg. The pork bulgogi was easily the highlight - flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. The spicy chicken was tasty, although I wouldn't really call it spicy. The dumplings were pretty run-of-the-mill and didn't stand out either way. Overall, it was an Ok meal. If you're at Joong Boo Market and looking for a quick bite at the Market Food Hall, it's one of the options to try.

Gangnam Korean BBQ is a quaint little dining experience tucked in a strip mall. Where it lacks in…read morenot being the typical all you can eat place (AYCE), the quality and quantity of packages offered makes up for it. We ordered the Seoul package that came with a variety of meats and at the end our server came and made kimchi fried rice that was delicious. All the meats were fresh and tender. The fried chicken with sweet & sour sauce was really delicious. They also brought plenty of Bon chon items and even refilled them for us. Surroundings and seating was intimate. Alinaa our server was friendly, helpful and checked on us often. It was a delicious meal and I'd highly recommend it as a change of pace to the AYCE places.

This was on my list for awhile and we finally got a chance to try it. It's located in a strip mall…read morewith plenty of parking. I guess they really improved a lot since the last 8-12 months. I saw some recent newbies complain about the portions being small. I believe they didn't order a lot or they ordered the wrong things. The current portions are not small, they're just mid quality. Btw the banchan is unlimited. We were a group of 3 and got the Taste of Seoul set for 4. It came with fried dumplings, popcorn chicken, beef bulgogi, LA galbi, galbi chicken, pork belly, and kimchi fried rice. Service was good. Our server came back often to check on us. Other than that, this is not a place I would return to. K-bbq in Palatine is way better and authentic. Overall, this is a 2.5-3 at best. -Fried dumplings 2.5 - The fried dumplings tasted store bought, not something that was made from scratch. -popcorn chicken 1 - this is the worst popcorn chicken I've ever tasted. It was dry and there were way too many fried batter pieces. Not enough meat. -beef bulgogi 5 - this was fine. -LA galbi 5 - this and the beef bulgogi are the highlights. -galbi chicken 1 - I think I would take this off the Taste of Seoul set. It's just too dry and bland. I've been to Seoul along with many kbbq places in Illinois, we had mostly beef and pork. -pork belly 3 - not the best quality but better than the chicken. -kimchi fried rice 5 - the rice was good, I liked the crunchy pieces.

The food are good, especially the japchae, cooked perfectly with the chewy level, the taste and…read morecame out very hot. Meat were good. They changed the grilling plate a few times for us. Side dishes were good too. Place was cleaned and no smoky smell. Sure will come back again.

This place never misses, and every visit somehow gets better. We started with two appetizers that…read morecompletely stole the show, the A7 Tteokkochi, which is one of my all-time favorites. The rice cakes were perfectly crispy yet chewy, coated in a sticky, sweet-spicy sauce with deep, rich flavor that keeps you coming back for more. We also had the A1 pan-fried dumplings, golden and delicious, paired with a super tasty dipping sauce; simple, comforting, and done right. For BBQ, we chose Combo B for two, and wow. It comes with marinated prime beef short ribs, marinated ribeye, beef brisket, and sliced pork belly, and every single cut was unbelievably flavorful and tender. Paired with the dipping sauces, kimchi, steamed rice, and a side salad with Korean dressings, it felt like a perfectly balanced feast. You can truly taste the care and time put into the food. What really sets this place apart, though, is the experience. Every time we come in, it feels like family. Our waitress was amazingly helpful with suggestions, great conversation, and even assisted with cooking the meat, which made everything even more enjoyable. We also enjoyed some delicious, high-quality soju, which was the perfect complement to the meal. Even after moving an hour away, this spot is still worth the drive. Consistently incredible food, warm hospitality, and an atmosphere that keeps you coming back. Highly, highly recommend!

This might be my new favorite Korean fried chicken spot!! We…read moreplaced a pickup order, and it was ready in about 20 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad at all. The lady I spoke with on the phone was super sweet, friendly, and patient since it was my first time ordering. I really appreciated how helpful she was! I can't say much about the ambiance since we only did pickup, but the food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were generous. The prices were also very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and I'll definitely be coming back to try more! Definitely recommend this spot if you're craving Korean fried chicken! Everything was fresh, hot, and packed with flavor! The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. The tteokbokki was also amazing--spicy, flavorful, and the rice cakes had the perfect chewy texture. The fries were crispy and seasoned really well too.

Have been here twice now, my younger son enjoys the chicken here. Food quality is good and service…read moreis pretty fast. We get the secret sauce, soy garlic, and golden crispy. We do two half chickens and its perfect for the 4 of us. Service is fast and there's a little button you can press to call the wait staff. Beer is served into a nice cold frosted glass, they have beer and soju. Chicken is brought out hot and steamy but also very crisp if its not saucy. Gloves are available if you don't feel like getting your hands messy. A bit pricey but quality is good. Ambiance is very casual. Order at the table, pay at the counter afterwards.

A friend of mine introduced me to Bonchon in Schaumburg with their delicious honey glazed…read moredrumsticks....the freshness and quantity of meat that they give didn't allow me to finish for 5 days. the second visit I tried their chicken tenders - I love chicken, but the strips are dabomb.com - white meat, flavor, omg, I was a popeye's lover, this chicken is on another level, and the fries, with the batter on them, if you are ever in their location, make sure to visit them, they are off the chain....and the management and people there are so freindly and helpful, I'm hooked and have to watch my weight now....deeeeellllicious.

Order here for pick up yesterday. Food was delicious. And customer service was fantastic. My…read morepartner forgot to add something to the order and the employee was so nice and took care of it right away! Will definitely be back again!

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!