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Drop the Bop

5.0 (104 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Fast Food

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Karyn M.

Mmm...bop! Or is it mmm...Drop the Bop! We came back to the shop for delicious Korean bowls with vegetables chop And tasty sauces spread on top Mix it up by shaking, flip flop Assorted chips, drinks and soda pop Screens are playing bands K-pop Gave us free mandu, must give you props for An excellent meal, all TIP TOP So Don't miss another opp When you're hungry, make it all Stop And Drop the Bop

Victoria F.

This is a great option for healthy, delicious fast-casual food! Everything was fresh, and there was a wide variety of toppings. I got the grilled beef bowl and was able to pack a lot of food into the bowl! As for sauces, I just went with the sesame oil and Spicy k, and it really hit the spot. They also have miso or seaweed soup on the side. I liked the seaweed soup better. Service was prompt, and they even gave us a drink on the house! I went with the Sikhye (Korean Rice juice- so good and not too sweet). I wish it were closer so I can visit more often!

Kesha B.

Drop the bop is a newer restaurant to the north shore, and it is an absolute hidden gem. It's locally owned, and operated, and when you come into the restaurant you almost always see Phillip behind the counter offering service with a smile! The food offerings here are quick service. Think chipotle but Asian flavors with precrafted options to help with all the incredible options. My favorite is the traditional bowl! It is the perfect mix of all the vegetables, the beef and the rice. For the rice you have an option for white rice or black rice. Both are great options! As you go down the line, you have the option of various sauces, some are spicy others are mild for more flavors. At the end, you get a cup of either miso soup or seaweed soup! Be sure to grab a drink and a rice bop you won't regret it. The pear beverage is delish! When you're ready to eat, make sure you shake the bowl to spread the flavors. :)

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Sherwin C.

I wish a branch of Drop the Bop would open right by my house. It's great how eating so healthy can also be eating so flavorful here! This restaurant is like Chipotle meets Sweetgreens with a Korean twist. The interior is nice and casual with Kpop playing in the background and on the TV with most tables seating 4 but some large enough to fit 8. Parking isn't too difficult here as the shopping center isn't typically super busy. Service is quick and friendly and prices are really good for both the quantity and quality of food that you're getting. The food is definitely the star here. There aren't a huge number of bowl options available but they are all carefully tuned to give quite a different experience with each bowl. This is quite important as options like the power house bowl are quite earthy with lots of broccoli, egg, mushrooms, and other umami laden options. On the other hand, the Hawaiian bowl is quite sweet with pineapples, carrots, peppers, corn, and a sweet sauce. I've tried the traditional and ginger salad bowls as well and love that there is so much flavor contrast available. One thing is consistent though, which is that every bowl is delicious that the ingredients are always fresh. Portions are quite generous and you don't need to feel guilty about feasting since each bowl is full of high quality ingredients instead of low quality calorie laden fillers. Overall delicious and I look forward to slowly trying all their options every time I watch a show at the Marriott Theatre!

Lesley Anne Y.

Been a hot minute since I was last here. But i do love their food. The place wasnt that busy when we got there. Service is great. The place is small but clean. I created my own bowl. Had shrimp and tofu with black rice. Some veggies and i chose Yumyum sauce and their korean spicy sauce. So good! I also mixed their strawberry hibiscus and pear juice. Loves it! Definitely coming back! Happy eating!

Grilled chicken bowl with Miso soup
Jennifer M.

Just as everyone reviewed! Very fresh, great selection, excellent service and healthy fast food! Perfect stop for a quick nutritious bite. We all got bowls and I thought the mini bowl was plenty of food! The only thing I would not get on my bowl again is the bacon bits. These were the old hard crispy imitation bacon bits. Other than that...... it's excellent! We'll be back.

Katie M.

Drop the Bop is so yummy and fresh. I pop in here at least once a week. The bowls are easily customizable and the portions are HUGE. The owner goes above and beyond with customer service every time I stop in. This has seriously become my go to place to grab quick takeout on my way home from work.

Neelam B.

Drop the Bop offers a delightful dining experience with its bowl featuring black rice and tofu teriyaki sauce. The soup is described as amazing, delivering a flavorful punch. The addition of pineapple sauce adds a sweet and complementary note to the overall dish. The presentation is commendable, with well-displayed sauces enhancing the visual appeal. The restaurant's attention to detail extends to the decor, creating a neat and clean ambiance for patrons. The size of the bowl is satisfying, providing a substantial portion for diners. A noteworthy aspect is the quality of the chopsticks. The choice of good material and careful packaging reflects the restaurant's commitment to a positive dining experience. This attention to detail, from the well-decorated space to the thoughtful packaging, contributes to an overall positive impression of Drop the Bop. Whether you're a fan of the flavors, appreciate a well-presented meal, or value quality of packing materials Drop the Bop seems to cater to a variety of preferences. I loved to go there

Sydney B.

Dropped in yesterday and it was sooo yummy! Such a good amount of food, I barely finished it today for dinner I got the gluten free bowl which comes with lots of veggies, your choice of rice, and spicy mayo. They have lots of different sauces you can choose from to add to your bowl too! I took it to go so I didn't get a chance to choose another sauce, but I added some soy sauce to mine and it was perfect afterwards! The workers were very nice and helpful and happy to answer any questions I had, especially about any allergens. I got the apple milkis and it was so refreshing! The dining area is big with lots of seating and the place is decorated so cool and modern. Def would come back in to eat in next time!

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Anne Marie H.

On a Friday evening, my friend and I stopped here for a quick bite to eat before I went to see a play at the Marriott Theatre. I hadn't heard of the place but when I checked the map to see which restaurants were around the area of the theatre, this one seemed interesting. I am so glad I ate here! As a vegan, I am thrilled when an eating establishment has so many vegan options. There was one person working (I am guessing the owner or a family member) and he was very helpful with how to order. I decided to try the black rice tofu bowl and added a bunch of veggies. The selection of options was perfect, although I wish the tofu had been fried (at least it's healthier the way they serve it). I got a combo of teriyaki and ginger sauces and was thrilled that so many of their sauces are vegan too. A bowl of seaweed or miso soup (both vegan) came with the meal, so I chose the miso soup. My friend has a very limited eating palette and she only had 3 or 4 items in her bowl and didn't want the soup. We were both pleasantly surprised when we went to pay, the person working there said there was no way he'd charge my friend the full price and gave her a much more reasonable price for what she ordered. I was so impressed! Who does that?!? THIS incredible restaurant. We truly appreciated his kindness. The food tasted great - just make sure you mix it well so that the sauce covers everything. The decor in the place was cute and there was plenty of seating for that time of day since most people were taking their food to go. Oh, I also received a frequent dining punch card. I will definitely be returning to eat here!

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Lena M.

I ordered two mini bowls for my teenage sons. Mini bowls comes with one protein, two toppings, and 2 sauces. One bowl with white rice, grilled beef, and broccoli, teriyaki sauce on the side. This is for my pickier eater. The other bowl was with half white rice and half black rice, grilled chicken, broccoli and spinach with teriyaki and yum-yum sauce (mayo and teriyaki). The beef is tender, grilled perfectly and so flavorful! It's not dry or cut into small pieces. It all mixed well together with the teriyaki sauce and my picky eater devoured his bowl declaring he was full but wanted to keep eating because it's so tasty! 12 year old picky eater approved! The grilled chicken was diced in generous sizes and not dry at all! Cooked to perfection with lots of flavor that can be eating on it's own, but mixed together with the toppings and the yum-yum sauce made his bowl very delicious! He loved the black rice and said that the texture was different from the white rice in a good way. 14 year old teen boy approved! He wants to go back and try the other bowls! My Traditional bowl with beef was packed with ingredients and so good as well! I'll definitely be back! Drop the Bop is a great way to eat quick and healthy!

Cristel M.

I'm happy to have another good lunch option in the area! My first visit to Drop the Bop was great. The employees were very friendly and helpful, offering suggestions, preparing my order quickly and even offering me a free dessert as I left. Drop the Bop's menu includes specialty bowls, or the option to customize your own bowl. I had the Hawaiian bowl, which featured shrimp, pineapple chunks, rice (I had a choice of black or white rice), lettuce, spinach, onions and a pineapple habanero sauce, which was both sweet and a little spicy. Yum! My bowl also came with a choice of miso or seaweed soup. I chose the miso, and it was perfect. I also tried the mango chill fountain drink, which I enjoyed. I will try strawberry hibiscus next time! The place was pretty quiet when my friend and I arrived just before noon on a Monday, but business was picking up by the time we were finishing up. As we ate, K-Pop videos played on a large screen nearby. I'll definitely return soon to try different bowls and sauces and support this new business.

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Monic L.

I love myself some Drop the Bop. The inside is always kept so clean, and I love the Kpop music videos that play on the TV screen. The ordering process is simple. You either pick a signature bowl so you don't have to think about what combination to make, or if you're in the mood for making decisions, you can create your own bowl. My go-to is the traditional bowl with black rice. I usually get yum yum sauce in it too to offset the spicy k sauce, and that has made my bowl more enjoyable. It comes with your choice of miso or seaweed soup. I've had both but I prefer the miso soup. It's so delicious. I have a punch card so I try to visit every so often to fill up my card. By the register you can see how many people have completed their stamp cards and I want to get mine on that wall eventually. It is always friendly service. Greeted when you wall through the door and taken care of with a smile. If you haven't had the honey butter chips do yourself a favor a buy a bag. They are highly addicting and I always get one one I stop in. This is such a great addition to the Lincolnshire area!

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Which menu items are gluten free? Could these be labeled on the menu also? Thank you!

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1.6 mi
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The location is hidden in the corner of the shopping mall near the 7-Eleven and Cafe Mistiko. The…read morerestaurant has a large dining area, although when we went, it was pretty empty and it seems like several people got carryout orders. Service was decent. For appetizers, we ordered takoyaki, shrimp dumplings, and Negi Maki. I never had the neg maki before, but it consists of thinly sliced beef rolled with green onions with homemade teriyaki sauce. Not my thing. The takoyaki had a very doughy middle. Shrimp dumplings were semi warm. Entree, we got the chicken teriaki bento box. The bento box had California rolls, seaweed salad, vegetable and shrimp tempura, and white rice. All of it was OK, although definitely not a fan of the seaweed salad. What was crazy about the place was the beeping of the microwave. A microwave in a restaurant?!? At first I thought it was someone using the cash register, but you cannot mistaken the sound of a microwave door shutting, nor the humming of one. Did they microwave all our food? I dont think so, as our food took some time to come out, but nonetheless, we were all surprised about it BATHROM REVIEW: I didn't go in there, but here's the review from my boys: Floor was disgusting. The door knob was rusty and the finish was rubbed off. The sink and faucet handles were caked with dirt. Urinal and toilet was bad. Ceiling had cracks. Smelled funky. Almost as bad as a Chinatown bathroom. Sit or squat? Squat.

This is one of our favorite local spots! I love supporting small businesses and especially one that…read morehas the best miso soup in town ! My son isn't a big fan of soups, but he will have 2 servings each time we do carry out. They are always very friendly and it makes it pleasure to continue coming back. We love the waterfall - gives us a nice soothing experience when dining in! My favorite roll is the crab wrapped in cucumber roll! It's served with a vinaigrette dressing - yum!

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Wakaba - The Phila Maki. I ended up scooping about half the cream cheese out of each piece bc there was so much in the roll.

The Phila Maki. I ended up scooping about half the cream cheese out of each piece bc there was so much in the roll.

Wakaba - Simple. clean. delicious. the way sushi should be.

Simple. clean. delicious. the way sushi should be.

Wakaba - Lake Michigan, 2 ebiku rolls, unagi, spicy tuna, spicy scallop

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Lake Michigan, 2 ebiku rolls, unagi, spicy tuna, spicy scallop

Fuji Thai

Fuji Thai

3.5(209 reviews)
1.5 mi
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Delicious, authentic Thai and Japanese food. Never eaten anything that wasn't really tasty.read more

I've ordered from Fuji Thai a few times since it was so close to my old workplace, and it's always…read morebeen a decent option for a quick lunch. Nothing here necessarily stands out, but it consistently gets the job done. I stopped by again recently since we had a work event nearby. My coworker and I originally planned to try Urban Melt, but ended up back at Fuji Thai. We both ordered the lunch special ($13.95) from the kitchen & sushi bar, which comes with miso soup or a green salad, 3 pieces of chef-selected sushi, a California roll, and your choice of entree (pad thai, pad see ew, fried rice, chicken satay, chicken teriyaki with rice, or shrimp + vegetable tempura). You can choose chicken or tofu, with beef and shrimp for an extra charge. We both went with miso soup and pad thai. The restaurant wasn't very busy, and the service was attentive. The staff member helping us was kind. The space itself is cozy, though the bathroom was very warm (almost like a sauna). As for the food, it was solid for the price. The pad thai hit the spot for a casual lunch. The nigiri quality wasn't the best, but also fair for what you're paying, given the variety in the combo. Overall, it's a good value lunch spot. Not somewhere I'd go out of my way for, but definitely reliable if you're in the area and want something quick and reasonably priced.

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Fuji Thai - Yum

Yum

Fuji Thai - Lunch special: fried pot stickers and chicken n tofu pad thai

Lunch special: fried pot stickers and chicken n tofu pad thai

Fuji Thai - Green salad, tom yum, ginger chicken lunch special

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Green salad, tom yum, ginger chicken lunch special

Drop the Bop - korean - Updated October 2026

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