We know Korean BBQ is becoming popular in our area. We love New Seoul BBQ because it feels like…read moretraditional Korean culture when you eat the food. We've done the barbecue here before but we came here for their Tangs (stews) this time around. The oxtail stew was amazing! We were fortunate enough to have this in Korea where this stew is known for, and tasting this brought us right back to that location. You always love talking with the servers here. The family is so kind and welcoming. We were happy to see it so lively in the restaurant during the middle of the week. What grade healthy options!

Absolutely phenomenal! The moment you walk in, you can smell the oak charcoal burning -- and that…read morearoma sets the tone. The flavor it gives the meats is next level. The quality is top-tier, beautifully marbled and super fresh. You can tell they take pride in authenticity here. Easily one of the best Korean BBQ spots in Des Plaines!

I came here for the first time one Sunday afternoon in January. It was fairly busy as it was lunch…read moretime, but I was seated right away. I ordered the LA Kalbi. Like another reviewer mentioned, this was cooked and prepared (Mongolian style) in the kitchen. It came out on a sizzling skillet. It tasted delicious. The meat was really tender and juicy, but there were a couple of pieces with bone-in which I didn't really care for. I thought the side-dishes were really good. I completely finished the kimchi and pickled cucumbers. So good. I almost forgot about the miso soup. It was pretty standard (which is good) and hit the spot on a wintery day. Unexpectedly, for dessert, the server brought out a Haagan Daas ice-cream bar lol. I wasn't sure if this was normal or if it was just because I'm handsome? (found out later they do this for everyone... lol). I didn't really have room b/c I was full from the main dish and sides but ate it anyways (why not?). Overall I had a delicious meal. I can't remember the pricing off the top of my head, but I would say that it's reasonably priced. Oh, they also serve alcohol here too so if your looking for a spot for a group of people, that is an option. I personally had a large Cass to wash down my meal. Daebak!

This is a great spot for lunch. Authentic korean cuisine. Lunch specials. Friendly staff. Tasty…read moredishes. What else can you ask for?

Nomads was the greatest of my life. I haven't found a good Mongolian food place in IL. The only…read moregood places I've found were in California. Nomads has the best Mongolian food in IL, I especially love the chicken and Huushuur. The chicken is very well fried and the sauce is the best part. The sauce tastes exactly like raising canes but has a kick of honey. The Huushuur is one of the main dishes I used to eat in Mongolia, while I was growing up in the country side. When I took a bite of the Huushuur it was exactly how my mom used to make back in Mongolia. Overall Nomads has to be the best Mongolian and Korean food in IL. I hope this helps you choose your next mystery restaurant.

I don't know why this place is so quiet at night. Their food is delicious and the staff are nice…read more My favorite here is their gamja tang, can't find better in the Chicago area in my opinion. I noticed their hours keep getting shorter and shorter. Would be sad if they closed down, hopefully they can get more business!

Arrived before the lunch rush. Ordered the thick and tender…read moreKalbi short ribs. Some of the best I've had in town. This place is understandably a favorite with my family. One of the best things? Their rice comes cooking in the stone pots as well as the stews, which makes it perfectly cooked with just the right chew. The tea comes in thermos jugs that keep tea hot. Side dishes are always refilled at request. We felt very well fed dining here. Entire place very clean. No wonder family travels for more than half hour to get here when there are other places closer...food and service are just outstanding.

food: such fire food, so hard to find good korean soups in the city so this was a breath of fresh…read moreair. got the spicy level and it wasn't spicy. the tteokbokki was good too. great filling meal service: nice staff ambiance: busy and the restaurant gets packed but it's good. no wait when we went

Maybe I had too high of an expectation going in, but it was a slightly disappointing experience for…read moreme, unfortunately. Even as I'm writing this review, I'm struggling between two and three stars.. It's got the hole-in-the-wall traditional Korean look and feel to it that I usually love. The old, faded wallpapers, the run down tables and chairs, the stacked up supply boxes that are folded in all over the place, etc. I usually love these aesthetics. But at the end of the day, the food has to be good to make people like us imagine that the owners cared only about honing their crafts and serving good food to customers and they just didn't have anything else like updating the interior to be more modern in mind. Well, I don't think that was the case. Based on my research, this place must have been one of the better places a little while ago, for it belonged to many people's list for offering a few very specific items that stood out of the menu, mandoo (dumplings) being one of them. Mandoogook (dumpling soup) was introduced as a must-have because of their house-made mandoo. My family and I ordered a few different things from the menu including steamed mandoo appetizer. I honestly can't remember what I ordered for my main and all I can remember is that mandoo was disappointing. It not only wasn't as good as the hype, but some pieces contained bit of an "old ingredient" taste. This visit was only a few weeks ago, but I don't remember what else we ordered. In my book, not making an impression is just as bad as making a bad impression, if not worse. All I can say is that everything else was just average. Not good, not bad.. I did hear in passing, the owner speaking to someone perceived to be a regular patron that she's retiring in a week or two, and that the place has been sold to someone else. This explained the lack of enthusiasm and the drive to serve your customers good food. She must have put the good years behind her and ready to move on, and I happened to catch her at the tail end.. Either way, my experience was what my experience was. I didn't have a great meal and I must give it 3 stars for it. Maybe, just maybe I'll revisit once it's changed ownership. We'll see..

I was super sad I didn't like this place because it seems like a perfect place for comfort Korean…read morefood. It's a very nice homey vibe and comforting atmosphere. However the food we ordered was just okay. The japchae was good but nothing special and many other Korean places do it better. I really did not like the mul naemyeong. It was so bland with no flavor. It's usually one of my favorite dishes to get so I was very disappointed. I was also not a huge fan of the selection of Banchan. However the service was good and before our dishes came out we were served some nice and warm hot soup since it was storming outside.

finally tried mr kimchi ayce! i heard the golf road location is better so came here as opposed to…read morethe randhurst location. visited on a monday at 5pm (when they open for dinner) and we (party of 8) were the first ones there. there is an ipad to put your name down. upon being seated, i went straight to the ramen bar which is complimentary with all ayce purchases. i got the neoguri (a classic), but they have shin, jin spicy, buldak spicy, and a few others. everything was super convenient and straightforward to use. you dump the noodles and packets into the bowl and push the 3 button. then you wait about 4 minutes - we set a timer to come back after we sat down. the noodles were perfect. our table just ordered a lot of brisket and corn cheese. they have rice on the table - the first is included and then you can pay $2 for each additional bowl. if you want sesame oil to dip your meat - you have to ask for it. the meats were good - not as fatty as iron age glenview. the japchae, salad, and tteokbokki weren't as good as iron age though. the service was great too. no dessert included in the ayce but they do offer it. overall a good experience and i would go again! it ended up being 38.57 per person with tax/gratuity for the regular ayce.

No idea why this place is rated low, but we had a fantastic time. The service was quick for a…read moreFriday evening. I liked the authentic feel. We stuck with regular and ordered brisket, bulgogi, and wine pork belly. For the sides: spicy tofu soup, soy bean soup, corn cheese, and KFC. I had the soy bean soup- I thought it was a little salty, but otherwise good! We didn't have to wait long for our orders.

One of my favorite KBBQ spots in the Chicagoland area!…read more There's always plenty of parking since they're located in a strip mall One of the standouts of this spot is the buffet where you can grab all your side dishes to accompany the meats. The options are always fresh and plentiful. The meat selection for the standard menu is not the most diverse in terms of cuts of meat compared to other spots BUT they make up for the lack of variety in meat selections with their sides. My favorite is the cheese corn!! The aunties and everyone working there are always so attentive with when a grill change is needed and they will help you cook the meats if they see you struggling lol. Going to kbbq you will usually leave with the grill smell lingering on your clothes- fortunately, this spot has really strong vents above each table so you don't leave smelly. Don't forget to get some fruit and soft serve to round out your meal and come with friends!

I pressed the wrong star, it should be a 5 stars. I love their charcoal BBQ with a private room…read more It's a great k-bbq experience. The set dinner has more food than the 4 of us could finish. I love the rice sweet soup at the end.

A movie and dinner night with roomies…read more The Devil Wears Prada 2--elegant, sharp, and absolutely worth the wait. Not a single moment missed. #thedevilwearsprada2 An evening that flowed effortlessly into dinner at Hong Dae Korean Bar and Grill in Mt. Prospect--where the ambiance, the food, and the company all understood the assignment. We were greeted by a very nice and polite lady and have us seated in a timely manner. Server was very good but a little meek. Food is very good and the price is moderate. A perfect way to end the day. #hongdaefood

I really liked the vibe of this place! It was upbeat and lively. The decor was bright, bold and…read morecolorful. However, the greenery woven into the surrounding decor helped balance the vibrant visuals with a calmer organic feel. The service was great. The host was welcoming and responsive. Our server was super friendly, smiled and attentive. The Diamond was dangerously delicious. I couldn't tell there was vodka in it. The lychee juice was so sweet and made it go down so smooth. The short rib and spicy pork ssam was as expected. The meat was well marinated and grilled. The portion size was good. I felt so full even without eating any of the rice that came with it. The wraps were well paired with the pickled radishes and Kimchi. The crispy pork appetizer had really thin crispy skin and tender meat. It was so yummy dipped in the gochujang dipping sauce.

While I was in a group of 5 these were the dishes I tried…read more Bulgogi hotpot 4 of 5: flavor was okay, but overly sweet and there was just not enough for the amount of the purchase for me. c/Corn cheese 3 of 5: It is what it is and arguably was the best dish cause I knew what to expect and it met that. However, the price was a bit much for this I'd say. Beef tartar: 3 of 5 As there was nothing to special to it. Wouldn't get it a second time. I'd say the trip was disappointing for our party of 5 and what we got didn't match the quality of other gopchang restaurants in LA. For me who did not eat intestines I'd say it's a 3 of 5 place, but I'd say the value for the intestines based on what my party ate was more of a 2 of 5 as it was mostly grease that overwhelmed everything with no meaningful way to reduce it. Service was a good 4 of 5, but not as attentive at times.

There aren't many gopchang restaurants, so I was excited to try Gopchang Story with my friends. The…read morerestaurant was relatively new when I visited. It's very clean and spacious inside. For the 5 of us, we ordered the double portion of large intestines, beef tartar, and the bulgogi hotpot. The presentation of food initially was great. I've been to gopchang restaurants in Koreatown in Los Angeles and in Korea. I have not been to one that cooks gopchang in a grill with no outlet for oil drainage. For something greatly oily, it felt uncomfortable seeing it cook in an abundance of its own oil. The restaurant's lackluster solution to all of this oil was to dunk in large pieces of bread to soak it up. This not only looked very unappetizing but was not a successful solution. Additionally, letting the gopchang cook in its own oil, left the gopchang to be "fried" crisp and hard. The bulgogi hotpot had a good amount of meat and vegetables, but was way too sweet. They gave a small bowl of chive salad to a group of 5 of us to share, which we were each able to get very small portions of. They charge extra if you want more chive salad. Overall, a very disappointing experience, could not recommend.

The soups were delicious! Tasted like a home cooked meal! The service was fast and we got a nice…read morequiet spot to eat at together! Loved the marathon awards too!

I have been coming to this place for awhile now and im afraid to order their spicy stuff because i…read morewas afraid that it will be too spicy, unfortunately if itw not spicy some soups are a bit bland. But i finally discovered my go to and it was soooo good. Yea it is spicy but its just the perfect hint of spicy. We also ordered their squid cake and dumplings and everything tasted perfect. Service is always great! Place is always clean and great place to hang out. Will definitely come back for morr especially now that i have my go to soup!