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Great Korean restaurant for lunch. Fresh made dishes. I tried the Kimchi Jjigae lunch platter. A spicy tofu and pork stew. I got Black Rice and it came with scallion pancake side and typical lunches and vegetables. I will return to try more.
I checked out this establishment for the first time recently and I liked it. It's a nice, clean, and cozy establishment with a limited but nice menu offerings at reasonable prices and good service. I got here 15 minutes before their closing time, so I took my order to go. I ordered a Bibim Bap bowl with black rice and spicy pork. It came with lots of fresh veggies. My order was ready pretty quickly. I liked this bowl. The food had good flavor. The pork had a nice flavorful kick to it without being very spicy. The veggies were fresh provided a nice crunch. The black rice gave a good body to the dish as it was the base of the dish. It was a nice enjoyable meal. I will be going back here.
Amazing Food ! Great Service with a smile. Fresh Korean Cuisine. Small controlled establishment & menu which I prefer because it's always better, huge menus scare me. Do something and do it well. Complimentary Barley Tea.
Bibim Town is a good option for lunch. Located in the same shopping center as Mambo Italiano, Bibi Town offers some nice options, including bowls and combo plates. I tried the J-Bap combo plate, which included a choice of rice (I chose brown) and a choice of protein (I chose teriyaki chicken), along with Korean pancakes, dumplings and spicy cucumbers and kimchi. I liked the variety that it offered, although the friend pancakes and dumplings were on the greasy side. My meal was around $16 before tip. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. They also offer free barley tea. The service was friendly and the food was good. The environment was casual but clean.
Stopped by Bibim Town on a Monday around dinner time and I'm so pleased to have found this awesome Korean restaurant to really feed all my cravings! I got the dokbokki, bibimbap, and kimchi pancake and all three of them were chef's kiss, and so delicious!
Stopped by for lunch today at this new place in town! This place is a cafe style restaurant. You order at the counter & pay. Then, the wait staff brings your food to you. There is self service water and tea available for you to drink. Appetizers: Ddokbokki: small portion but so delicious! You get spicy rice cakes, fishcakes, and a half of hard boiled egg. Will definitely order this again. Dumplings: super crispy and yummy! This came in a serving vessel that has a spot built in for your dipping sauce! So cute! Both soy and gochujang are available at the table. Korean veggie pancake: 1 pancake cut into 4 pieces. Super crispy! Next time I'll try the kimchi version. Entrees: Bibimbap: we got 1 each of the beef bulgogi and the spicy bbq pork bibimbap. It was ok. Everything was really fresh, but I've had better. It was cool that they showcased a vegetable of the week. This week was cauliflower, so there was cauliflower in our bowl... which is unusual but it gave a nice textural crunchy contrast to the dish. Overall- would come back because the place is cute and for the appetizers!
Highly anticipated opening of Bibim Town in the Mundelein location, located in a plaza off of Butterfield Road and replaced the Red Lantern restaurant that was previously located here. They have an online ordering system, which we didn't use this time. We called and placed an order; owner was very friendly and explained much of the menu to me patiently over the phone. Interior was modern, clean, and well organized. They have boricha (barley tea) self-served style. I liked that they had a hand sanitizer on each table. They have two separate bathrooms. Menus were printed on the table and rolling displayed on monitors. Since it was their first day of opening, when we arrived the food was not yet ready, but they do have a family dining inside. We could tell it was a family-owned since it looks the parents were busying in the back, and the two grown kids in the front helping serve customers. They seemed a bit disoriented, but things are still orderly. Waited a while and got our order. Checkout payment system is by Square. Convenient and can't send to your phone. Now it comes to food. We were a bit disappointed by the serving sizes being kind of small relative to the price. But we may not have ordered right so will adjust in the future. Bibimbap with spicy pork on white rice -- the white rice was a bit dry and hard and cold, so maybe it's been sitting out? Not really used to iceberg lettuce used as it's usually cabbage, but it's fine. Everything was kinda small, but the spicy pork meat flavor was great. Not super spring either. I love that it is charred and definitely had the smoky Korean bbq flavor. The sunny side up egg addition was probably not worth it. It was well made but a bit cold by the time we picked it up. So I think I would skip that and just make it at home myself. Cupbop with bulgogi on black rice-- the black rice texture and softness was a lot better than the white rice, surprisingly. My guess is their first day they just didn't have a good batch or white rice. Bulgogi flavor was also really good. Veggies could be better I think, but it's fine, as there is still a variety. Also wished the size was bigger for the price. Dokkbokki-- again, flavor was great! Spice level is just right for me! But the serving size is kind of small and there weren't any or maybe just one piece of fish cake :(. Fried vegetable pancake-- again this was really good! Chewy and crunchy, and just the right amount of vegetable and consistency. But definitely on the small size for the price of it. I think similar pancakes served in Glenview/Niles area are either free appetizer/much cheaper/bigger. Overall, I think I'd still like to support this family-owned restaurant. I think everyone was just working hard to get through the first day so I'd definitely give them the benefit of doubt that it will get better with time. Definitely willing to try out some additional dishes!
A fantastic place to grab a delicious, balanced meal! They make a great bowl of bibimbap with a plentiful assortment of veggies (and meat for a small surcharge) over rice. I like how they give you the option between white rice and more healthful options such as purple rice. If you are confused like I was, the difference between the bibimbap, cup bap, and the ssam bap, is that the bibimbap is more veggie heavy, the cup bap has less veggies and a larger scoop of meat, and the ssam bap is like a bento entree with small fried dumplings on the side and what not. I also really enjoyed their spicy Korean ramen for $9. The flavor is reminiscent of an upgraded bowl of instant noodles, which of course is delicious. I would recommend adding an egg on top if possible. Perfect for a cold day!
While the concept of Bibim Town is appealing, my recent experience fell short of my expectations. Overall, the dishes I tried were underwhelming, lacking the vibrancy and flavor I associate with Korean cuisine. The biggest letdown was the pervasive sogginess that affected multiple dishes. The veggies, normally a textural highlight, were limp and watery. The kimchi pancakes, which should be crispy and savory, were sadly saturated and lacked any real kimchi punch. The dumplings, too, suffered the same fate, their wrappers falling flat and flavorless. The rice cake stew, while edible, failed to impress. It was more of a simmered mix of ingredients than a flavorful, cohesive dish. I missed the depth and complexity I typically find in Korean stews. Bibim Town has some work to do in terms of texture and taste. Addressing the sogginess issue and infusing dishes with bolder, more authentic flavors would go a long way in improving the overall experience. Also, the serving station for the veggies was literally bowls of veggies sitting on ice. They don't not look appealing and unfortunately tasted the same way.
4 months ago
Service was great and food was awesome. I hadn't been here in a couple of years due to job change but it was still GOOD! I had the Korean pancake with kimchi and Jjoelmyuen dish. Korean pancake is not sweet, it's kimchi and veggies in a flour batter panfried and crispy edges. Jjoelmyeum is a cold noodle dish kind of like bibibop. You can add meat for a charge. read more
15 days ago
We happened to stumble upon this place while visiting the Italian restaurant next door. Since we LOVE bibimbap, we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. Bibimbap - $11.99 * Extra protein: $2.50 * Egg: $0.95 I'll give them credit for being generous with the protein! For an additional $2.50, they definitely hook you up with a good amount and the overall portion size was decent. However, the taste was a HUGE disappointment. There was soy sauce sitting at the bottom of the bowl, which I didn't realize until I started mixing everything together. It made the entire dish way too salty for my liking. On top of that, I kept tasting something unusual and realized they had added a bunch of finely chopped celery. I've had plenty of bibimbap and celery is definitely not something I expected or enjoyed in this dish. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish my meal. Tteokbokki - $8.50 We also ordered tteokbokki as an appetizer. The flavor was actually pretty good, but the portion was VERY small for $8.50. Definitely disappointing considering the price. Kimchi Pancakes - $9.49 Another disappointment! For $9.49, we received only FOUR small pieces. The portion was underwhelming and I could barely taste the kimchi. To make matters worse, they even charge extra if you want kimchi. Overall Experience: DISAPPOINTING While the bibimbap had a decent portion of protein and the tteokbokki tasted good, the overall flavors, small appetizer portions and prices left much to be desired. We love Korean food and have tried plenty of Korean restaurants, so we definitely had higher expectations. Would we return??? ABSOLUTELY NOT! We'll happily stick with Blue House and So Gong Dong whenever we're craving Korean food. Unfortunately, this place just wasn't for us! read more
I stopped in to get a quick to go lunch based on reviews and pictures with them. I can see why people say it's good. However my review may not be fair, minus one star of 5. This is based primarily on the fact that they had styrofoam to go on the edamame and it was very hot which I appreciated. However it gave off a fishy odor, which I guess hot food can do in styrofoam. Hot food releases some nasty chemical. I looked it up because I almost threw it out but wondered why it would smell so weird. By the time I got it home the smell had dissipated but please use a more eco friendly, healthier option for your take out. I didn't really have a lot to review food wise because I only got the dumplings and an order of edamame to go. There were far more interesting things on the menu. The dumplings were good but a bit greasier than I would have liked and again, set on a styrofoam tray with plastic wrap on top. The portion was good and the flavor of the dumplings good though, even though wrapped in plastic they lost any crispness they may have had. Well and edamame is edamame, so other than the off putting smell I'm going to rinse and warm them and have them for lunch today. The lady that took my order was cheerful and friendly, and service was pretty quick, probably less than the ten minutes quoted. Next time I go I'll try one of their more interesting lunches and eat it there. There are a few booths and tables to sit at and it wasn't busy when I was there. read more
Great Korean restaurant for lunch. Fresh made dishes. I tried the Kimchi Jjigae lunch platter. A spicy tofu and pork stew. I got Black Rice and it came with scallion pancake side and typical lunches and vegetables. I will return to try more. read more
I checked out this establishment for the first time recently and I liked it. It's a nice, clean, and cozy establishment with a limited but nice menu offerings at reasonable prices and good service. I got here 15 minutes before their closing time, so I took my order to go. I ordered a Bibim Bap bowl with black rice and spicy pork. It came with lots of fresh veggies. My order was ready pretty quickly. I liked this bowl. The food had good flavor. The pork had a nice flavorful kick to it without being very spicy. The veggies were fresh provided a nice crunch. The black rice gave a good body to the dish as it was the base of the dish. It was a nice enjoyable meal. I will be going back here. read more
1 year ago
Amazing Food ! Great Service with a smile. Fresh Korean Cuisine. Small controlled establishment & menu which I prefer because it's always better, huge menus scare me. Do something and do it well. Complimentary Barley Tea. read more
2 years ago
Bibim Town is a good option for lunch. Located in the same shopping center as Mambo Italiano, Bibi Town offers some nice options, including bowls and combo plates. I tried the J-Bap combo plate, which included a choice of rice (I chose brown) and a choice of protein (I chose teriyaki chicken), along with Korean pancakes, dumplings and spicy cucumbers and kimchi. I liked the variety that it offered, although the friend pancakes and dumplings were on the greasy side. My meal was around $16 before tip. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. They also offer free barley tea. The service was friendly and the food was good. The environment was casual but clean. read more
7 months ago
Absolutely amazing. I am speechless. Very very friendly and clean. Will come back very soon. Also very quick service read more
8 months ago
Really good food. B3 with beef. Service is super quick! I was surprised at how low key this place was! The inside is cute and small but homey read more
Stopped by Bibim Town on a Monday around dinner time and I'm so pleased to have found this awesome Korean restaurant to really feed all my cravings! I got the dokbokki, bibimbap, and kimchi pancake and all three of them were chef's kiss, and so delicious! read more
5 months ago
6 months ago
Stopped by for lunch today at this new place in town! This place is a cafe style restaurant. You order at the counter & pay. Then, the wait staff brings your food to you. There is self service water and tea available for you to drink. Appetizers: Ddokbokki: small portion but so delicious! You get spicy rice cakes, fishcakes, and a half of hard boiled egg. Will definitely order this again. Dumplings: super crispy and yummy! This came in a serving vessel that has a spot built in for your dipping sauce! So cute! Both soy and gochujang are available at the table. Korean veggie pancake: 1 pancake cut into 4 pieces. Super crispy! Next time I'll try the kimchi version. Entrees: Bibimbap: we got 1 each of the beef bulgogi and the spicy bbq pork bibimbap. It was ok. Everything was really fresh, but I've had better. It was cool that they showcased a vegetable of the week. This week was cauliflower, so there was cauliflower in our bowl... which is unusual but it gave a nice textural crunchy contrast to the dish. Overall- would come back because the place is cute and for the appetizers! read more
1 year ago
Highly anticipated opening of Bibim Town in the Mundelein location, located in a plaza off of Butterfield Road and replaced the Red Lantern restaurant that was previously located here. They have an online ordering system, which we didn't use this time. We called and placed an order; owner was very friendly and explained much of the menu to me patiently over the phone. Interior was modern, clean, and well organized. They have boricha (barley tea) self-served style. I liked that they had a hand sanitizer on each table. They have two separate bathrooms. Menus were printed on the table and rolling displayed on monitors. Since it was their first day of opening, when we arrived the food was not yet ready, but they do have a family dining inside. We could tell it was a family-owned since it looks the parents were busying in the back, and the two grown kids in the front helping serve customers. They seemed a bit disoriented, but things are still orderly. Waited a while and got our order. Checkout payment system is by Square. Convenient and can't send to your phone. Now it comes to food. We were a bit disappointed by the serving sizes being kind of small relative to the price. But we may not have ordered right so will adjust in the future. Bibimbap with spicy pork on white rice -- the white rice was a bit dry and hard and cold, so maybe it's been sitting out? Not really used to iceberg lettuce used as it's usually cabbage, but it's fine. Everything was kinda small, but the spicy pork meat flavor was great. Not super spring either. I love that it is charred and definitely had the smoky Korean bbq flavor. The sunny side up egg addition was probably not worth it. It was well made but a bit cold by the time we picked it up. So I think I would skip that and just make it at home myself. Cupbop with bulgogi on black rice-- the black rice texture and softness was a lot better than the white rice, surprisingly. My guess is their first day they just didn't have a good batch or white rice. Bulgogi flavor was also really good. Veggies could be better I think, but it's fine, as there is still a variety. Also wished the size was bigger for the price. Dokkbokki-- again, flavor was great! Spice level is just right for me! But the serving size is kind of small and there weren't any or maybe just one piece of fish cake :(. Fried vegetable pancake-- again this was really good! Chewy and crunchy, and just the right amount of vegetable and consistency. But definitely on the small size for the price of it. I think similar pancakes served in Glenview/Niles area are either free appetizer/much cheaper/bigger. Overall, I think I'd still like to support this family-owned restaurant. I think everyone was just working hard to get through the first day so I'd definitely give them the benefit of doubt that it will get better with time. Definitely willing to try out some additional dishes! read more
5 years ago
A fantastic place to grab a delicious, balanced meal! They make a great bowl of bibimbap with a plentiful assortment of veggies (and meat for a small surcharge) over rice. I like how they give you the option between white rice and more healthful options such as purple rice. If you are confused like I was, the difference between the bibimbap, cup bap, and the ssam bap, is that the bibimbap is more veggie heavy, the cup bap has less veggies and a larger scoop of meat, and the ssam bap is like a bento entree with small fried dumplings on the side and what not. I also really enjoyed their spicy Korean ramen for $9. The flavor is reminiscent of an upgraded bowl of instant noodles, which of course is delicious. I would recommend adding an egg on top if possible. Perfect for a cold day! read more
While the concept of Bibim Town is appealing, my recent experience fell short of my expectations. Overall, the dishes I tried were underwhelming, lacking the vibrancy and flavor I associate with Korean cuisine. The biggest letdown was the pervasive sogginess that affected multiple dishes. The veggies, normally a textural highlight, were limp and watery. The kimchi pancakes, which should be crispy and savory, were sadly saturated and lacked any real kimchi punch. The dumplings, too, suffered the same fate, their wrappers falling flat and flavorless. The rice cake stew, while edible, failed to impress. It was more of a simmered mix of ingredients than a flavorful, cohesive dish. I missed the depth and complexity I typically find in Korean stews. Bibim Town has some work to do in terms of texture and taste. Addressing the sogginess issue and infusing dishes with bolder, more authentic flavors would go a long way in improving the overall experience. Also, the serving station for the veggies was literally bowls of veggies sitting on ice. They don't not look appealing and unfortunately tasted the same way. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Super excited to have a place like this in Mundelein! The food was very fresh and had the perfect amount of flavor. I got the bibim bap with teriyaki chicken and it was delicious, highly recommend! The service was also speedy and delightful. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
What a great place! The food is delicious and full of beautiful veggies and fantastic meats. I had the side sauces, but everything was so good, it didn't need a thing on either of the main dishes. The woman who greeted me was polite and my food was ready exactly when it said it would be on my app. The dumpling and pancake that came with the second meal were crispy and came with a nice little soy dipping sauce. Such a nice break from my typical take out order, fresh and healthy. See my two photos for the two most popular dishes, you will not so wrong with either, however, this place is so affordable, order both and experience double the yum. read more
While in Chicago on business I turned to Yelp to help me find something quick to eat. Boy was a in for a real treat when I pulled up to this place. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS. I really enjoyed my pork dish. The flavors all came together so well. The way they seasoned this pork was purely magic. I was even tempted to buy another dish but declined abject gluttony. If you're passing through Chicago or live there, this is a must try if you love Korean food. read more
5 years ago
We love this place! Employees are so nice and attentive. Seating is always clean and spotless. Drinks are self-serve. We always get the veggie pancake, teriyaki tofu and pork, Bulgogi, dumplings, dukmandu, and ramen. All absolutely delicious and fulfilling. This has been our go-to Korean spot since it opened! read more
3 years ago
New favorite Bibimbap??? Absolutely!! Bibim town is a must try place for delicious Korean food! They offer vegan options and if there is something that isn't vegan in one of their dishes (for ex kimchi) they are more than happy to substitute for another veggie of choice! Love that you can pick your choice of white, brown, black rice or glass noodles for your base! I chose the noodles ($1 extra). Comes with 8 kinds of veggies (marinated spinach, soy bean sprouts, zucchini, carrots, iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, purple cabbage, white cabbage, weekly special veggie.) and choice of protein (additional $2). The only veg in the bibimbap that isn't vegan is their kimchi. I believe they substituted in the pickled cucumber. They also added some grated beet to our dishes . The protein of choice for us vegans is the tofu teriyaki which was out of this world! Don't forget to OMIT the egg as it does come with it! Lightly fried and covered in a tangy sweet teriyaki sauce with a sprinkling of sesame seeds on top! I loved everything in this dish and all the flavors complemented each other perfectly! I couldn't ask for a better Korean meal! Staff so friendly, helpful and eager to please! Truly appreciate their excellent service! $13.50 read more
7 years ago
My mom has been wanting to try this place for months and she finally got the chance! The owner is extremely friendly! She made us feel so welcome. She brought the barley tea pot directly to our table after she refilled it and then brought over some more cups too. With each dish she brought out, she let us know the next would come out very shortly. We ordered: A6. Kimchi pancake B1. bi bim bap with black rice and spicy pork add on B3. Ssam bap And Kalbi Bap The food was really good! The pancake was crispy and we could mainly taste the charred parts. It could have had a bit of more kimchi flavor, but it was still good. The spicy pork was well seasoned, not too salty, tender, and did have a spicy kick to it! I ordered black rice with my bi bim bap and it was delicious! Perfectly cooked rice that tasted a bit healthier than white rice and made my dish look even more colorful. The kalbi was also well seasoned, tender, and fresh! There were some tiny bone shards stuck on the meat, so we just had to be careful when eating it. Overall, I would go there again if I'm in the area! Customer service and food quality were great! read more
3 years ago
Food was amazing it tasted so great. I could taste the love and the thought put into it. It was spicy but I love spicy I tasted every spice. I would totally recommend this spot i had the Korean Ramen (mild) whilst my mom had the Bibim Bap. We also shared Ddokbokki. The service was also great super nice. Come to this place if you're craving Korean food. Loved it. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Two visits so far: a great one (vege lovers bowl plus egg and meat) and a so-so one (skewered fish cake and soup. There was no skewer, which is even worse because the picture had a skewer.) Still, 5 stars for now. Will come back to confirm or change the rating. read more
3 years ago
It is our 1st time here. Wonderful fresh clean multi levels of flavor. Darling hostess and server. Relaxing small cafe colorful modern space. We will definitely be back! read more
4 years ago
I was happy to have found this spot, the food is really fresh and delicious. A lot of the Korean food I've tried in the area is Korean BBQ and is meat centric, so this was a great change from that. The menu is easy to follow and employees were available to answer questions. I liked all the options for personalizing each dish. Our order came out quickly after we ordered and the food was very yummy. Looking forward to coming back and trying some other dishes. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
I ordered the kimchi pancakes and spicy ramen. Both were very good, although the kimchi pancakes could have done with a little more kimchi flavor. Would totally come back or order again to try their bi bim bap! read more
2 years ago
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4 years ago
This was some of the most authentic Korean food I have had in this area. Both the bowls and the Bento box are fantastic! The flavors are all there, and the food tastes so fresh. The service is very friendly and fast. The black rice is now my favorite rice! The sauces are all homemade, so you can't go wrong. We will definitely be going back soon! read more
3 years ago
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