Tried the Bulgogi Bibimbop. Every Korean restaurant has their own version of bibimpop. The gochujang had a nice heat to it with some sweetness and the sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds added a dimension to the flavor. Love the over easy egg fried egg that adds the yolk flavor when mixed together. This is the first time I've had mushrooms in bibimpop and it added some earthiness to it. Overall was quite good, just wished there was a little more pickled radishes to add some more crunch as everything else was soft. Soy glazed chicken wings were very tasty. They were served with French fries and rice cakes. The soy glaze was sweet and salty and stuck really well to everything. The wings had a nice crispiness to the outside that had a dense chew to the hardened glaze. The toasted rice cakes had a nice coating of the glaze that had some crispiness to it just like the fries. Dukboki had a great depth of flavor to it and the heat was very nice as it was not overpowering in spice and had a lingering burn to it. The rice cakes were super soft and chewy and the fishcakes added some saltiness. Really good Dukboki, wish there was more rice cakes. Definitely will be frequenting here often. read more

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My daughter and I had the best meal here. The owner was so warm and friendly. We felt like part of the family. The food was delicious. The only reason we don't go more often is that we live far away. We will be making the trek for no other reason than to return to this delicious, inviting, adorable eatery! read more

TTOBOKKI KOREAN RESTAURANT - Korean Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

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We stopped in for lunch at this cute Korean restaurant. There were about 5-6 booths along the wall and 1-2 tables. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. I ordered a bibimbap with bulgogi in a stone bowl. That dish was sizzling when it came out. They warned me it was hot--and it stayed hot, while I was eating, even after I put the leftovers in a takeaway container, it was still hot. Who knows, maybe when I take it out of the fridge, I won't have to heat it up, it will still be hot. Kidding. The flavor was good, plenty of rice, chopped veggies, fried egg on top, pieces of bulgogi. I was scraping the stone bowl with a wooden spoon to get the crisp rice off the bottom and the owner said that was the best part. I know. My friend ordered Jajang Ttobokki, and it came in a cute metal pot, also hot, with plenty of sauce. The rice noodles were thick and chewy and I couldn't pick them up, they kept slipping out of the chopsticks (this is not a fault- just my inadequate chopsticks dexterity). We also split a house kimbap, fresh and delicious, generously portioned. We were served promptly, our dishes came out hot and nice portions. There is broth and side dishes and green tea, gratis, when dining in. Once finished, you clear your table. (That bibimbap stone was still very hot). This was a fun lunch place, its whimsically decorated with illustrations and K-pop & videos on the wall. I would come back for a cupbap or some appetizers. read more

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Nice casual spot for some delicious Korean food. For those who are contemplating the spicy options, do be warned that the spice level, even at level 1 is quite a bit spicier than most of the Asian restaurants in the area. With that said, if you enjoy spicy food this place will definitely hit the spot, especially with the great flavors and ingredient combinations that you can definitely taste the quality in. Service is a bit minimal here as you clean up after yourself after the meal. The Rose tteobokki is probably about the right spice level for most people to enjoy the chewy stir-fried rice cake with a good level of saltiness provided by the fish cake and sausage that's simmered in a creamy spicy sauce. If it's too spicy for you, I'd definitely recommend mixing in some additional rice cakes or other ingredients at home, but don't miss out on this delicious sauce. If you're not ad adventurous though, the bibimbop here is delicious with a tasty mix of radish, mushroom, kale, carrot, bean sprout, and a perfectly fried egg. Though the gochujang is recommended to be mixed in, asking for teriyaki sauce creates a deliciously sweet and non-spicy alternative to enjoy this dish. Overall, quick, simple, and delicious. You may be a bit limited if you're not a fan of spicy food, but even with a few modifications you can enjoy flavorful and fresh food that's presented well. read more

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A small Korean fare restaurant with a few booths and a couple of tables. Take a few steps in to make your order where bulgogi dominates the menu. We selected bulgogi nachos, bulgogi fries, seafood udon, and ramen. The food came out all at once. The nachos were three lonely chips being dressed with bulgogi on top, the bulgogi fries - cheese with sliced beef, fries and little kimchi on the bottom. The broth in the seafood udon was bland where seafood went hiding - only one small muscle and tiny pieces of octopus made it into the bowl. The ramen was similarly bland with chicken potstickers on top joining the company of unimaginative flavor. The unusual presentation of the soups didn't fare well with the contents being just average. The fries and the nachos made the experience satisfactory rather than poor read more

My family said this was some of the best food they've ever had. The owner was there and took a lot of pride in his food and his restaurant. All around it was a great experience. read more

TTOBOKKI KOREAN RESTAURANT - Korean Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

I went to Ttobokki Korean Restaurant with my husband and a friend. You order at the counter. I immediately felt pressure, standing in front of the counter while pouring over their extensive menu. I finally decided on the seafood udon. There is house made broth available for those dining in. This broth had a really good flavor to it. When the udon arrived, it was too hot to eat. After letting it sit for ten minutes, it was so too hot to eat. I was forced to order another dish, so I would have something to eat. This is not a good way to show your customers respect. The bulgogi bimibop that I ordered as my second dish was very good. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I will not be returning to Ttobokki Korean Restaurant. read more

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Quick and delicious meal, an unexpected surprise! Tempura appetizer was really good as were the soy honey wings House special bibimbob was fresh and tasty, surprisingly large portion full of tons of veggies, marinated beef and lovely fried egg Dumpling ramen was delicious and spicy Super pleasant and helpful woman at the counter We'll be back! read more

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Got my bibimbap to go and ate it by the lake, perfect for a solo date. Lots of flavor and friendly service! read more

TTOBOKKI KOREAN RESTAURANT - Korean Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

Finally got to try this new place! Everything we had was delightful! I esp like the wings and hottek (Korean dessert pancake). The wings came with toasty rice cake super yummy! The kimbap we had got sesame leaf in it which I thought was refreshing and added a new dimension to the normal rice roll! Relatively speaking, the ttekboki got nothing to write home about. It would hit the spot if you crave it. read more

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Food is meh, they skimp on condiments (like soy sauce for example) for some reason. As a former server, I am all for tipping and tipping well. I was just surprised when I sat down to see signs saying " clean up after yourself " after giving generous tip before I am even served at the register. I hate this pre-tip thing some restaurants starting. read more

Ttobokki is long due for an update as our go-to, local Korean street food joint. From the hearty kimbap to the tteokbokki that balances sweet, savory, and spicy with perfectly chewy rice cake, we always leave here more than satisfied! The food always comes out fast, hot, and made to order. While there are some competitors all the way down in Glenview/Niles, Ttobokki scratches the Korean itch everytime without having to haul everyone that far. read more

Why, oh WHY, did it take me so long to try this place out? It's literally three minutes from my house. I went with a friend for lunch, and it was DELICIOUS. We both ordered dumpling ramen and split the bulgogi nachos. Everything was so flavorful with just the right amount of spicy kick. No complaints whatsoever the service. Staff was friendly and our food was served in a reasonable amount of time. My only recommendation to the restaurant would be to make the pricing more obvious, but that's a minor thing. I definitely plan on going back, and often. read more

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I ordered the house tteokbokki, pork katsu kimbap, honey soy wings, and dumplings. Everything was delicious, but the soy garlic wings were a standout--some of the best I've ever had! The tteokbokki was a bit spicy but very well done. The interior is modern and fresh, though the service was slightly slow. Overall, a great spot for Korean food! read more

PHENOMENAL! Small but adorable atmosphere. The ttekbokki was pillowy,chewy, spicy and DELICIOUS! read more

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I'm a fan of Hakuya Sushi so naturally I'd check this new spot out. Love the cupbop and kimbap and the variations we can make. Also love the soup provided free for those dining in. It's so cute inside and I'm never disappointed in what I choose. read more

TTOBOKKI KOREAN RESTAURANT - Cupbop - Korean Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

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Absolutely loved the food here. Being a vegetarian, I tried the kimchi jun and japchae. Both were delicious. But my friend tried Kimchi ramen hoping for a vegetarian one, came with beef. So ask questions before you order! read more

We ordered takeout, and it was great! The jayeok kimball had a generous portion and tasted good. The bulgogi kimchi fries were rich and cheesy, and the rose tteokbokki had a flavorful, savory sauce with plenty of fish cake. The bibimbap, though small, was satisfying and well-made. read more

Our first time ordering, so we decided to try more than we needed to. Overall, nothing was bad and all tasted good. We enjoy spicy, and most places aren't actually that spicy, but I was actually surprised by the spice level from the Spicy Bulgogi Kimbap- definitely had some heat! We thought the price to portion/quality was reasonable. read more

TTOBOKKI KOREAN RESTAURANT - Tteokbokki, Korean Kimchi Pancake, Bulgogi Ramen, Japchae, Spicy Bulgogi Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

Delightful inviting atmosphere right when you walk into this cozy little Korean restaurant! Colorful fun decor with many vegetarian (clearly labeled on the menu) can be made vegan options! Loved this #veganized Bibimbop from TTOBOKKI Korean Restaurant! To make #vegan simply omit the egg and the kimchi! A bed of white rice topped with #kale, sautéed #mushrooms , #onions , #beansprout, #carrot , Korean #pickledradish, supposed to have lettuce (they may have forgotten) and choice of protein (#friedtofu was available). The server offered steamed but that wasn't available. Order your food, have a seat and it's brought to you! It became quite busy shortly after we were served! This dish was absolutely delicious and a perfect portion!! Hubby was picking at it himself! Liked my dish more I guess !! $7.95 without additional toppings Will definitely be back to try other dishes!! read more

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I really want to like this restaurant, but I have some major concerns. Hear me out. First of all, it's located very convenient off of Rt 83, by Starbucks and several health clinics, super accessible location, very nice artistic design, hip and modern, cute and Asian. Love the aesthetics. Ordering food via phone was super easy. Staff spoke English and were very helpful and friendly. They explained patiently what their customization looks like. You order a base (pretty cheap but itself), add your desired topping protein ($~3), so the total of any dish is around $10+. Not as cheap as I thought it would be based on the menu alone, but liked the customization. They also have online ordering which looked very functional and easy to navigate, which I'll hopefully try in the future to test it out... Now it comes to the food... which unfortunately is the most disappointing part! The order was supposedly ready in 25 min, which we arrived right around then to pick up. By the time we got home, which was only 10 min away, the foods were cold/stale (I wonder if it had been sitting out for much longer...). Nothing was even lukewarm, but more like room temperature cold. The bulgogi nacho is super stale, it doesn't crunch like any chip. Portion size is also pretty small compare to how much it ends up costing. What I really liked is that for some dishes they used paper containers, which is supposedly more environmentally friendly! Now onto the taste-- their flavor profile is waaaay too sweet and lacked the depth of typical Korean foods. No umami or sesame oil flavor. Quite honestly, I have not had any fusion Asian food this sweet-- not even Thai food. This comment is not specific to any one dish, but all across the board. * Japchae -- this was good at first but again lacked other flavors other than sweet, so it was a bit hard to finish later on. Otherwise, this was not bad. * Bulgogi Nacho (they provide 3) -- chip was very stale, bulgogi was cold and kind of dry. I really think the foods just had been sitting out for a while, there's no way that's how it would taste if made fresh. * Rose Tteobokki -- very minimal fish cake, lots of overly sweet sauce it was overwhelming after a few bites, they had hotdog meat in it but it was generic western sausage rather than Asian sausage, and even the sausage savory couldn't overcome the sweetness. I did like that they added melted cheese up top. * Bibimbop with bulgogi -- as a stable, I'd expect much more quantity, though it's very neatly packed so I think they prioritize aesthetic to the actual taste/quality. The egg though, this is probably the most disappointing fried egg. It's a very tiny egg and very hard. The top layer looked like sunny side but bottom is all cooked through and the top is very dried and kind of leathery. How? This is another cue I think they didn't make this fresh! Quite disappointed... * Cupbop with spicy pork-- this wasn't really what I expected, it's kind of like a smaller version of Bibimbop. Spicy pork was also pretty cold, hard, and dry. Hmm. But I liked the addition of corn, even though the corn was also kind of dry and hard. They said they have a lot of sauce options and can do on the side, and I said I'd try them all on the side, but when I went to pick up the food, they said they couldn't do on the side so they had already added all the sauces in the bop. Ok, that's fine. But when I actually tried to taste it at home, I can't tell at all what they put in it. :/ again, it was all just sweet and no other prominent flavor profiles. I'm left feeling quite confused and dissatisfied. I really want to like this place since there are not a lot of Korean places up north, and it seems like it's Asian run, and I'd really want to support businesses like this, but I can't help but to feel like this is just a young/hip, possibly overpriced place that focuses more on looks than the actual content. I'm not sure if I would try it again, given how overwhelmingly sweet every dish was. I think I'd be willing to try some of their other stuff if they change up their recipes! read more

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This place is great! Finally got around to going after driving by so often. The portions are great. Got bibimbop, cup bop and Kim bop. Service was quick for lunch. It's a quick service vibe, so really great overall. read more

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The staff was friendly, restaurant was clean and cozy, and the food was good and not too expensive! I ordered the Udon, which was delicious but a little too hot to eat at first. I also ordered the chicken dumplings, which were some of the best dumplings I have ever had in my life! Definitely my new go to; if you're in the area, I would highly recommend checking it out! read more

TTOBOKKI KOREAN RESTAURANT - Udon and Chicken Dumplings - Korean Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

Had a great experience getting takeout from this place and I'd definitely come back to try more things on the menu. We tried the regular tteokbokki, the rose tteokbokki, spicy pork kimbop, pork katsu kimbop, tempura shrimp kimbop, and Mayo tuna kimbop. What stood out to me the most were their sauces. I will definitely get the rose tteokbokki next time I come. The best tteokbokki I've ever had. A little less spicy than what I'm used to and a bit sweet and creamy. Regular tteokbokki was decent too, but the rose had the additional sweetness, creaminess, and added sausage in it, which made it irresistible. I was literally eating the sauce by itself after and took some of the pizza the kids were eating (not from this restaurant) to dip into this sauce to eat some more ha. The kimbop was decent too. Nothing crazy different about the kimbop in my opinion. It did have perilla leaves in there which made it slightly different, and different varieties of meats, which made it interesting. The Mayo tuna one was the most unique, something I've never had in kimbop. Pretty much like canned tuna in your kimbop. To my surprise, I enjoyed this one a fair amount. What stuck out to me though was the sauce again! Some of the kimbop came with a side dipping sauce of a wasabi cream type of sauce. Not too spicy again, creamy, and made all the kimbop taste sooo good after dipping it into there. I'll be back to try more things here for sure. Thanks, TTO-BOKKI! read more

The wait to get our food was very long. That was the only negative thing about this place because I enjoyed the food a lot once it arrived. I'm sure they are short staffed similar to most restaurants right now. I would love to return and try more things on the menu because it was enjoyable. read more

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I was excited to find a new casual Korean restaurant in my neighborhood and was very impressed! While ordering, the staff was extremely helpful in making sure they were accommodating my son's allergy. There was some delicious free broth available while we waited for our order, and the wall art was really fun! The food was delicious. We ordered the Korean wings, Cupbob, and Pork Katsu Kimbop. My son can be a picky eater, but he liked just about everything. Our favorite was the wings, perfectly breaded and seasoned. We also discovered a new Korean drink: Milkis. We're eager to come back! read more

TTOBOKKI KOREAN RESTAURANT - Wall art - Korean Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

Visiting my friend in the area (from Bay Area, CA), and went to this place for lunch after a hike. It was so satisfying!! Personally, kimbap is something I would always look for in the menu when visiting Korean restaurant. So I knew I would have to check out this place and had a feeling that I would enjoy it -- and I did! We ordered bulgogi kimbap (beef) (around $9), chicken teriyaki kimbap (around $9), and japchae (around $7). Highly recommend the bulgogi kimbap. The seaweed part of the kimbap was crisp and full of seaweed flagrant, which is rare in my kimbap eating experience (usually I get my kimbap from Korean Market). There was a good amount of filling inside, really like the combo; there was multiple texture and flavors to the kimbap, crunchiness from pickle and cucumber, softness from eggroll, unique fragrant from perilla leaf (bulgogi kimbap)... it's warm and it feels good in the stomach. So good!! Chicken teriyaki kimbap and Japchae were great as well, but personally I enjoyed bulgogi kimbap the most! There was also pickled radish, pickled onion and basic soup for free sides. Pickled radish is pretty common, so I have nothing to comment on. But the pickled onion! It reminded me of pickled garlic, but it was in onion form -- Crunchy, sweet, slightly spicy from onion natural spiciness and jalapeño. Would definitely recommend it if you are into this type of taste. Also, personally I think the portion is very filling. My friend and I aren't big eater and so we were very full from what we ordered. Ended up taking the Japchae back for later (my friend likes the japchae, saving it for later when hungry again). For drinks in the fridge, we picked sikhye ($3) and strawberry milk ($3). I highly recommend the sikhye or sweet rice drink, it's so refreshing on a hot day! The cashier/waitress was very friendly and nice! The over vibe of the place was enjoyable and chill. I haven't feel so satisfied eating Korean food in a while (well, because I always just want kimbap and kimbap is not usually on Korean restaurant's menu). Can't believe I found this gem in the area in Illinois, and not in Bay Area, CA! Wish store like this can open in my neighborhood. read more

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Ambience is nice. Tteokbokki looks spicy but isn't really - my opinion. Tasty and simple. Bulgogi kimbap is NOT sushi. It is made in a similar style but everything is cooked. Made well. Also got a Korean desert pancake. This one is deed fried with brown sugar (I think). VeryGood! Price is comparable with other Korean restaurants. Definitely need to come back and try other street foods read more

TTOBOKKI KOREAN RESTAURANT - Tteokbokki and bulgogi kimbap. - Korean Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

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Cutest place ever with very comprehensive authentic street food menu. Tteokbokki sauce is exactly how I remember it from Korea about 40 some years ago. Kimbop was gone in a few seconds before I was able to take a photo of it. Brought home beef ramen and wings for later. Totally in love! read more

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As Asian I am so happy the new Korean place opened in our area. It's a cute and trendy place if you like kpop and all that stuff. I really like the nachos with bugolgi, and I had a jiangjiang tteokbokki( I think that's the name), it is good too. read more

TTOBOKKI KOREAN RESTAURANT - Korean Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

I love this spot. The price is more but not too much for this fresh and delicious Korean fast food. Don't know too many places around this area that serve kimbap so it's great and the portions are generous. Everything has a good amount of flavor and I haven't been disappointed. This place is way better than some of the other Korean fast food places I've been too. read more

TTOBOKKI KOREAN RESTAURANT - Bulgogi Fries, 2x Kimbap, Bibimbop, Rose Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

We ordered take out, and I wasn't impressed. The jayeok kimball was okay and at least a good portion. The bulgogi kimchi fries were not flavorful, just heavy on the cheese. The rose ttobokki was also just heavy on a salty sauce and fish cake/ barely any of the rice cakes. The bibimbap was small and nothing special. read more

New joint which recently opened up and the only Korean restaurant in Long Grove. This is a street food-themed restaurant, so don't expect the "traditional" Korean foods like kalbi and bulgogi and the stews/soups. Rather, they focus on street food/bar food type of fare. Tteokbokki (spicy simmered rice cake), kimbop (kind of like Korean maki, but with cooked meats), jun (Korean pancakes), ramen, udon, and more. The menu is actually fairly extensive. We tried a LOT when we went - the seafood pancake, a few varieties of kimbop, the regular tteokbokki, and the soy honey wings. The seafood pancake (haemul jun) was very good. Just the right amount of sear/char, cooked through, and plenty of seafood (mostly squid and shrimp). The kimbop varieties (spicy bulgogi, cooked tuna, and tankatsu) were all satisfying. The addition of the sesame leaf was a great call - love the flavor it adds. Tteokbokki was good. Could be a little spicier with more of a lean toward sweet, but the rice cakes they used are quite good. Nice chew, never got mushy. The star was the soy honey wings. Fried really well, sweet, and delicious. The glaze was excellent, but not overly sticky and messy. The addition of the glazed and fried tteok (rice cakes) and french fries were fantastic. Overall, the food we tried was all very good. Nice addition to the strip mall by Sunset. Only downside right now is that the hours are a bit limited and they don't serve alcohol. Otherwise, I recommend trying this place out for a nice, casual meal. PS - I don't take pictures of food :P read more

I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything i ordered was - ttokbokki, mayo tuna kimbap, pork katsu kimbap, chicken wings, and house udon. I grew up in korea and this food reminded me of eating in korea! :) definitely will be ordeing from them again! So glad to have such a good place open close me! read more

TTOBOKKI KOREAN RESTAURANT - Ttokboki, kimbap, and chicken wings! - Korean Near Me - Long Grove, Illinois

Several options on the menu under $12 which could be shared between two people or saved for a second serving. Great value for the flavor and quantity. read more

This place is just amazing. Had the honey soy wings and went straight to heaven. My life is complete now.

I highly recommend !!!! I've gone to this lovely restaurant a couple of times now for lunch. You can't go wrong with spicy ramen, there's so much flavor in the broth. I highly suggest the dumplings too! read more

Korean food is my favorite food. This place is the pretty much the only one in this area to get different kinds of tteokbokki and kimbap. The guy who took our order was super nice and welcoming. Food did not take long at all and the interior is casual but cozy. So worth the drive imo. read more

I've tried to come here twice now, once on a Saturday for dinner and once on a Wednesday for lunch when their posted hours say they should be open, and they've randomly been closed. Very frustrating when you drive to the area specifically to eat there. I won't be trying a third time! read more

Ordered three dishes for takeout. All were very good and will order two of them again. The Bulgogi Kimchi Fries were a real treat. The Kimbob was a hit too. the other dish was good but I've decided I really don't like any places tteobokki very much. read more