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    Chungkiwa Restaurant

    4.7 (530 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Sontofu casserole
    Nick P.

    I came here at least twice before and I had the kbbq. I remember the menu being more extensive? It seemed a little smaller when we came in last Saturday. Nevertheless, the service was still amazing. Parking is easy and sufficient. They have two areas to dine in. The right side is more for groups. We ordered pa jun, won ton, hot pot bibimbop, and sontofu casserole. They also give you bottles of water and free ice cream. Portions were generous for the prices. You can see in the pictures. Of course, you'll get the free side dishes to occupy your meal. Overall, it's 3.5. I'm a little disappointed by the smaller menu and lack of meat in the entrees. The previous times I would have given them a 4.5. -pa jun - 5 - Korean style pancake with fish, shrimp, and squid. Definitely, one of the highlights of the meal. Pancakes were light and filling. -won ton - 5 - fried Korean style dumplings. Texture was crunchy. Good filling. Not too oily. -hot pot bibimbop - 3 - I love bibimbop however there is barely any beef in there. First couple times I've been here, meat was plentiful. It seemed like recently they started to be skimpy with the meat and seafood. If you get it in the clay pot, the crispy burnt rice on the bottom is the best part. It's not burnt like all black. -sontofu casserole - 3 - it's not bad but they could have added in more seafood. SGD has the same dish but they are generous with the seafood servings.

    Great price for a lot of food.
    Patricia T.

    Wow, this place was amazing! So many choices. I ordered a Hot Pot Kimchee rice dish. They even gave me a bowl of egg drop soup to start with. The food was so fresh and delicious! Very cool seating, I came by myself, but would be so fun with a group! Ended with a drumstick for dessert that came with the meal. Friendly and attentive service. If you haven't tried this place yet, you should!

    Jee C.

    Confusing and disappointing I see the good reviews, but I don't get it. Service was ok. Weird decor and some duct tape. They serve room temperature bottled water. Weird. Dumplings came out soggy. Disgustingly soggy. Owner came out and explained it was "Japaneses style." I've worked in Japanese kitchens. Gyoza is fried and then lightly steamed, not sopping wet soggy. Replaced with overly fried dumplings. What can you do. $14.95. Ordered 2 servings of galbi ($41.95/serving). It is cut thick so marinade just sits on the outside and does zero marinating. Not what we were expecting. You have to cut the roll of meat with dull scissors. Gas grill. It just didn't taste good. 5 dishes of the blandest banchan I've ever had. Even the kimchi was tasteless. Soup was some kind of egg drop soup with a ton of msg. Wtf? Gave me a stomach ache. I couldn't even eat the ice cream they serve at the end. I wish I could say something nice about the restaurant, but I can't recommend.

    Little cashier area
    Shelah S.

    Always a good time when I come here. This time I came for a double date with my family and my bf (cute, I know!) for Valentine's Day. This is my third time coming here with my bf so we were accustomed to calling in our reservation which we made a couple of weeks in advance. As soon as we came in, you are instantaneously hit with the yummy aroma of cooked meats and veggies. It's honest to God, a scent that is drool worthy. We ordered up the Chungkiwa special which is a lovely mixture of meats and seafoods. We got our ban chan and our kimchi fried rice. As usual, the customer service was prime as the sweet, young lady was our sever. She was so quick, attentive and kind. We never felt like we were a burden to her as this restaurant was pretty busy tonight. All in all, this place is amazing. The main reason my bf and I treated my family here was for them to get a slice of Korean bbq heaven and what better time then for Valentine's Day?!? They thoroughly enjoyed the food and the customer service. The food was plentiful and tasty. You can tell that the quality of meat is good and not only that, we absolutely love the cast iron grill everything is cooked on. It helps to ensure that everything is cool evenly and it cooks the meat fast which is much appreciated. This place has an old school charm to it which I really enjoy. The meal ended with a Haagen Dazs bar which was super yummy! Overall, I've said it before and I'll say it again; this place is awesome! When in doubt, try this place out and I can promise you won't regret it

    Cod soup
    Dennis W.

    Best a la carte Korean place for the price in the suburbs! Quality- everything I had here is good. I Ike how generous they are with the veggies to offset the heavy savory flavors in Korean dishes. The meat here is all fresh and marinated well. Quantity- healthy portions of everything. The cold noodle dish could have had more noodle. It went quick between the 4 of us. Atmosphere- I liked the spaciousness and everything was clean. Cool sculptures everywhere too. Service- fast and you get free ice cream at the end too!

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    Jessica F.

    We got their special: the meat & seafood combination bbq (for 2) for $72.95 which includes wonton soup & banchan. It is such a cute & intimate kbbq spot, the food was really good & the workers are the sweetest & gave us ice cream at the end!

    Kangni X.

    A la cart korean bbq place. (No AYCE option). The decor is very interesting and entertaining. The service was great. Very friendly and helpful. The banchan was good. We each got a carb entree (cold buckwheat noodles, seafood noodles, etc). And then split a combo bbq tray. The meat platter had a good amount for 4 people. The meat was well marinated and cooked well. Even the chicken was dark meat and super tender and juicy after bbq. Highly recommend this place! Would love to come back and try more off their menu.

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    Johnny R.

    From the outside looking in, I didn't think this place looked like it would be a good kbbq location. I was pleasantly surprised, though. I went here with a group of four and was seated rather quickly. The combination grill platter has a selection of nicely seasoned meats, including some seafood options. I'd say that with four people, you may need to order two of the main dishes with it to feel really full. For a party of two or three, this option would probably be enough, though. Though I didn't take a picture of the stone pot bi bim bap, it was probably my favorite part of the meal. Each of the side dishes was well portioned and tasted pretty good as well. The dumpling soup comes with the combination platter and actually had a nice flavor. There were two bowls total that came with the main entree. Another thing I did not expect was that I'd be getting complementary Häagen-Dazs ice cream. I didn't do any research on this place before going, so this was pretty nice. I am taking a star away because one of the servers kept getting really close and personal. Normally, I don't mind this, but it happened quite a bit and felt kinda awkward for the people on the edge of the booth. Would probably still come back, though.

    menu 7/2024
    Selena S.

    this place is a prime example of "big fish, small pond". not many kbbq places outside chicago, so i'm assuming that's why this place has such high ratings. 4.7 stars is a HUGE overshoot in my opinion. nobody on yelp had taken a pic of their recent menus (so i did, ur welcome), and they don't have a website with it either. i'd assume a kbbq place (like every single other one), would have brisket. it's the most basic, simple kbbq meat. but this place didn't have it. there also isn't any nice sides like corn cheese. in lieu of brisket, i decided to order bulgolgi. and while its listed under the "kbbq" section of the menu, they're not bringing out the raw meat for you to grill like kbbq. it just comes out on a hot plate. i didn't mind this, but it's a little deceiving to list it under this category. the bulgolgi was okay, but nothing special. my boyfriend ordered yukgaejang since there weren't many good meat options for the kbbq, and it was a little subpar in my opinion. had barely any spice to it and the meat wasn't nice and shredded like how the dish is supposed to be. it was more-so just little chunks of beef and some of them had some fat on it. the dish didn't seem like a spectacular, spicy yukgaejang that i'm used to tasting anywhere in california. the staff was friendly and they gave hagaan daaz ice cream for free at the conclusion of the meal. the place is a little tiny, so id recommend a reservation if you choose to come here (it was pretty dead for a weekend when i went though). overall, i wouldn't come back here and would try to find a more authentic restaurant for soups or a place that has traditional kbbq meats, sides & dipping sauces.

    Beef Stew soup with rice & various side dishes.
    Chay L.

    Was driving past the place looking for place for a quick dinner. Place is presentable, and the deco has various South American figurines, and I almost mistook this as a Latin American restaurant if not for the words 'Korean BBQ' on their store windows. Ordered a Beef Stew soup with rice that came with various side dishes. They even offered me a Häagen-Dazs ice cream at the end of the meal (free). Great service.

    Michele C.

    Chungkiwa Korean bbq restaurant has unofficially become my friend group's favorite restaurant! If you're in the mood for Korean bbq, definitely recommend this restaurant. It's a no frills, but includes all the delicious sides you would be expect. Because the space is not huge, you feel like you're just at someone's home enjoying some Korean bbq. Just between our friend outings we've been there together 3 times now and one of the girls takes her family there whenever they are in town. Meat and sides were all fresh. Staff is very attentive and can help you decide what to order if you are unsure. Hope to see you there!

    Truc N.

    Wow the sever and the owner here are so nice. Definitely a family owned Korean restaurant vibe. The meat are super fresh. We got two different type of Kal Bi and the meat was super tender. The pork belly cut was thicker than we expected but after done cooking, it really melt in your mouth and didn't have a overwhelming pork taste. The raw beef salad was definitely a hit. It was flavorful and delicious. The side dishes, especially the kim chi were fresh and homemade. Definitely one of the better Korean BBQ places in the suburbs. After the dinner, the owner also gave each of us chocolate nice cream drumsticks which was super nice.

    Ryan D.

    Great food honestly. If you want Korean food this place is great to goto. AYCE is always good which most people want at a Korean BBQ place but if you want quality food/meat and are willing to pay for meat that is still has good portion. This is the best place to go-to. Service is great and accommodating. I strongly recommend

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

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    thank you~ happy valentines day ~

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    Finally i got galbi^^ thank you for visiting .

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    Mr Kimchi - Golf Road - Mr. Kimchi is easily one of the best All You Can Eat Korean BBQ

    Mr Kimchi - Golf Road

    3.8(504 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    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.

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    New Seoul Korean Charcoal BBQ

    New Seoul Korean Charcoal BBQ

    4.1(300 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Lately, I've been moving away from the ayce kbbq and trying the ones that are a la carte. This one…read moreuses oak wood charcoal vs gas-powered/electric grill that most of the Illinois Korean restaurants use. The verdict is that the meat comes out really tasty. When you come in, you might have to reserve a table especially on the weekend. We didn't reserve, but we were lucky to get a table for 3 on a Saturday night at 7 pm. The restaurant is small so seating can be limited. Parking is sufficient since it's a shared lot. The service was very attentive and friendly. This is a family owned and run establishment. We ordered the combination platter (bulgogi, kalbi fingers, and pork belly), mo dum jun (combination platter for appetizers, ggo ri gom tang (oxtail soup). This was more than enough food for 3 people. Banchan is refillable. I would say this is one of the best kbbq restaurants in the Chicagoland area and I wouldn't mind coming back. -combination platter 5 - this is good for 2-3 people as long as you have other dishes. Meat cooked fast. -mo dum jun 5 - fried squash, shrimp, oysters, and stuffed peppers. The stuffed peppers were my personal favorite. Make sure you dip them in the sauce provided. -oxtail soup 5 - light broth not too robust. Oxtail meat was tender, not chewy. It's big and shareable.

    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!

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    Pusan Restaurant - Pa Jun

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    4.2(72 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    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.

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    Mr Kimchi - Randhurst

    Mr Kimchi - Randhurst

    4.4(405 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$$

    My family & I have eaten here multiple times! We will make the 1 hour drive all the way from the…read moresouthwest suburbs every time! The food always tastes amazing. Parking sometimes can be hard to find during busy times as it's within an outdoor mall area. You may have to park by the AMC theater lot, but it's a short walk to the restaurant. When you arrive, you check in on a tablet at the front desk & they'll text you when your table is ready (Unless it's not busy, which they can seat you right away). This Randhurst location has much more space & has a nice bar area where they play kpop music videos on multiple TV screens. If this is your first time at about Korean BBQ restaurant, expect to grill your own meat to your liking. This isn't everyone's cup of tea, but we enjoy the experience. Our favorite meats to order are the Beef Brisket, Bulgogi Beef, Galbi, & Garlic Pork Belly. We also love these sides: Corn Cheese, Egg Casserole, & Spicy Tofu Soup! They also bring an assortment of small sides (banchan) like kimchi, pickled cucumbers, spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki), fish cakes & more. Always a go to! They have many locations. Only negative is that they haven't opened one up in the Naperville area!! (yet?)

    First time at Mr. Kimchi. Food was good... 5 of us had 6 servings of various meats. Bulgogi was…read morenicely seasoned and very flavorful. Pork belly was very thin and fat proportion was higher than expected. Beef brisket was juicy and tender. Side dishes included corn cheese, kimchi, fish cake. Went after 2pm so not very crowded and seated quickly. The wait staff explained the ordering process but when asked to order soju, she asked us to give her a minute so guessing too early in the ordering process. I did not get a welcoming vibe. 18% gratuity is applied automatically for the table which I'm fine with but after our second round of the meat order, the wait staff did not return and had to ask another wait staff to bring us the check. Might try a different location but was not wowed by the food or the service.

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