My sister has been searching everywhere for fried pork belly and kimchi since moving here from…read moreSeattle, and we finally found it at this restaurant, and it did not disappoint. We ordered the fried kimchi with pork belly from the appetizer menu, and it was absolutely delicious. It had the perfect balance of sweetness with just a little spice. We also tried the dumplings, which were great, but the dipping sauce really stood out, it made the dish even better. For our mains, we got the army stew and the kimchi soft tofu stew, and both were so flavorful and satisfying. The woman who took our picture was hilarious. Highly recommend this place, we'll definitely be back soon!

food wasn't that special because you cook it yourself, meats just normal and low cut…read more they set the table where a soup bowl was placed right behind my elbow, i couldn't see it nor knew it was there, can you guess what happened, yep a bowl of hot soup all over me , went to the kitchen to clean it omg no wonder i wasn't feeling good afterwards to my personal opinion they need a health inspection. they could've brought out some more soup, the price and rules are outrageous, they do keep and eye on you to make sure you're not sharing , they need a group price, but they can't make more money, the service bad the food bad i'll never return.

Casual spot that leans more homestyle compared to the usual Americanized Korean restaurant. Bone…read moresoup, tendon soup, and wings are my go to orders but bulgogi and bossam (lunch bento) look good. More of an afternoon hangover cure as there is no beer or soju shots here.

A hidden gem for authentic Korean dishes. Service was impecable and dishes came out hot. We ordered…read morea variety of dishes such as: *Squid & Scallion Pancake $16 (filled up the entire plate) *Fried Kimari $7 (Crispy seaweed with sweet potato noodle) *LA Galbi $31 (Grilled Rib) *Bibimbob $14 (Veggy over rice) The meal was enough to feed a small party and the had a great time trying out all the delights from San Maru. Free Parking in lot and highly recommend.

My siblings and I all stopped at star for wings, beer, karaoke and laughs…read more The private rooms are very tiny but the systems work and the wings were okay and the beer was cold. It definitely made for an experience and some memories.

Had a girls birthday party in one of the karaoke rooms. It was great. Tons of songs to pick from…read more We ordered some Korean appetizers that were awesome. Also ordered a couple of pizzas for the girls which surprisingly was pretty good. The room was large enough for 12 and the people that work there were great. Overall a good place to check out if you are in town. Good food. Plus a full bar if you need it.

i love cheesling bone in and boneless it is the best flavor ever. I also like the cheesling fries…read moreand the atmosphere

Ive been here twice now and I have nothing bad to say!! The food is great and the environment is…read morethe best to wind down after class with a bunch of friends! The first time I came the lady that helped me was so nice and patient especially since I came in with a large group! (The second time I came I was a pro so I didn't need any help ) Food review : I tried the honey garlic boneless chicken Rose ddeoboki and secret sauce boneless chicken. The chicken is super crispy outside while maintaining a moist and juicy inside. I love all the different and fun flavors making this place one of a kind! . I also enjoyed the ddeoboki and the sauce reminded me almost of a creamy tomato  pasta it was so fun and tasty I recommend adding on the cheese :) !!

Was in town to celebrate my friend on getting her master's degree and we decided we wanted some…read moreKorean bbq! This was my first time having Korean bbq so I was excited to try. We had no prior reservations and the restaurant wasn't crowded when we arrived, we were seated immediately for a party of four. The sweetest lady took great care of us. She was actually able to remember all of our orders without writing anything down and I found that to be quite impressive. I ordered the Korean corn dog and the takoyaki balls. Both were pretty good! For my entree i personally ordered the beef bulgogi. Which was phenomenal, very delicious! It was fun to cook our own food to our liking and after each protein is cooked you get a fresh plate to cook a new dish. I think this is a great Korean bbq joint. They certainly made my first experience pleasurable. Personable employees and attentive service, I definitely would recommend!

We got carryout from Star BBQ tonight (9/27/25):…read more Fried pork dumplings -- excellent Beef bulgogi -- very good Chicken bulgogi - also very good Bibimbap - my family liked it (I didn't get any) Be aware that the prices listed here and on their website are way, way out of date. The actual prices are 50% higher or more. Had the prices been what they were advertising, I would have rated higher.

Been here twice now, and I've gotta say, this place definitely has met my cravings for a good…read moreKorean soup. I've grown up going to Chicago's suburb Glenview which is known for their good Korean food spots. This is pretty close to what you can get there. During this visit, I got the Soon Doo Boo. It had pretty good flavor, and wasn't too spicy. It also came with rice which was a nice touch. My friend got the Bulgogi fried rice which was also really good. Flavor was solid there. The whole process went smoothly. They give us buzzers to get food from the front counter. Other than that, the inside space was nice. Got the k-pop playing at a good volume in the background. Also got free water which is always a plus in my books. Excited to try more from their menu in the future!

Terrible customer service. Rude ass kid working there . Food wasn't ready, no thank you no nothing…read more The food was not for me but smelled disgusting. l do not suggest this place unless you want to be treated poorly

This is your classic college experience restaurants with lots of carbs and calories per bowl. I got…read morethe bulgogi bowl which comes with a lot of bulgogi, sauce, veggies, and rice. I know this place is moreso a lunch place with its 11am-8:30pm hours, but I also think it could be really successful as a late night option for college students at UIUC!

Haven't been here is a long time and so need to revisit. Food was awesome and it was prepared…read morepretty quick. Note to self: Go back!

This place is located inside the Hmart location. The food was good. The price was decent for the…read moreamount of food you get. You ordered at the counter and then wait for your number to be announced and picked up the food at the counter. Once you are done then there is a tray cart near the counter for the tray returns.

It's located in the H-Mart Food Court. Went there twice in a week. The first time I grabbed a…read moreJajangmyeon to go, and the second time I ordered a stir-fried noodles. Excellent taste, clean dining environment, and nice staff.

The first few times I came here was pre-pandemic. Coming here about a week ago, the restaurant had…read moredrastically changed from what I remember. The name itself is deceiving because they offer mostly Japanese types of items like bento boxes, udon, sushi, and what not. I was genuinely not impressed with their menu selection and was very sad to see their Korean items go. It's not as great as they used to be. To be honest, I'm shocked their still in business with how much their menu has changed. They have some decent deals for lunch combos, but other than that I don't know if it's worth going there. I'm sad to say but it's not a "Korean bowl." They need to change the name to J-Bowl to appropriately describe the current menu items they now offer.

Random find near U of I campus. No frills, clean, poke…read moreplace. The menu on the wall does a good job explaining steps on how to make your bowl. Then you fill out a paper that lists all the ingredients. Easy and convenient. The medium sized bowls were way bigger than I expected and the fish was fresh with large portion sizes. Quality place. Hubby said "That's the freshest fish I had lately, we should bring that guy back with us to Peoria, except then he would start serving the crappy fish they got down there" Yeah...He's a little sushi jaded since our trip to Japan. I guess they serve other things besides poke here but I didn't really see another menu. The ambiance is pretty sterile with water as your only drinking option. However, it's a great place to grab a quick lunch or get take out.

This spot was highly recommended to me and I'm glad that I tried it. I ordered for pickup which is…read morethrough DoorDash so I can't comment on the service, but when I picked up the order, they were very kind. The rice bowl was INSANELY good, huge portion which will definitely be enough for 2.5 meals. The inside was decorated with a lot of legos which made for a fun ambiance and interior. Definitely recommend for a casual lunch/dinner.

Got their beef bimbipop - added a ton of siracha, but even still, the bimbibop did not hit. It was…read moregood, don't get me wrong, but having said that... I believe that this was something that I might be able to make at my own house. The time it took to get the bowl was also not the fastest. The actual store's internal space was WONDERFUL though. Lots of niche models (they had Gundam models!!) and cool nerd-core items.