Returned again and this time tried the PB bop that is on a hot stone plate. Outstanding. Because…read morethe rice becomes crusty at the bottom (noorunggee) which is considered by old timers the very best part of the meal. Discovered this time that elderly parents really love the corn side dish. Daniel and Hyun Jun were outstanding servers; very attentive and considerate. Two of us had the one with beef the other seafood. The meal was set up with six side dishes --two different kinds of kimchi plus some fish cakes, seasoned sprouts, pickled radish, and some be refreshing corn. I'm sure we'll be back.

I love the SGD. They have many franchises in Illinois but they are just so consistent! Food is…read morealways delish and service is always on top! I love the soup lunch specials. My parents always get the non spicy which is pretty hearty! The broth is always seasoned well. We got the Kalbi and pork/kimchi/tofu. Kalbi was flavorful but a bit tough. The pork belly with kimchi and tofu was spot on! Yum! Crunchy pork is the best. The seafood pancake was also good. There were plenty of shrimp and squid. I love the unlimited banchan here! Staff kept the refills coming! Ambiance- casual and clean. Lunch is best time to come here!

shoutout server John, best customer service…read more Took great care of us, and always checked on our table

food: really good pocha, drinks were flowing and the food was hitting. i ate too much and lowkey…read moreregretted it cause my stomach was going crazy but that's my fault. the bossam and spicy pork were my fav service: really nice staff, very accommodating ambiance: what a vibe, everyone just be coming here to hang and drink. all tables had good vibes. small interior so there is gonna be a wait. have to try the karaoke next time

We came here for a weekend luncheon, I miss the desserts and boba tea from Bakersville, which used…read moreto be in the same location. The redecorating and ambience was modern and sleek, with fully operational and clean water features. Grills were gas-operated, one grills there own meat items here. I really liked the natural-stone mini-subway style tiles on the walls. Like a lot of Korean places I have seen, the seats had minimal padding. I think this would be a great place for a date if you're in the area, a prize in an unassuming strip mall anchored by an auto parts store. Food was great, they happily and generously provided more banchan and also gave us complimentary bowls of soy paste soup that was practically jumping out of the bowl. As civilised as I tried to be, using my chopsticks and the cooking tongs correctly, I still felt like I completely stuffed my face like at a trough '^_^ it was all so good. Maybe to accommodate the neighborhood, the banchan was not nearly as spicy as we expected, so that might be great for someone trying Korean for the first time. Some might balk at the prices of some items, such as $24.99 for 1/2lb of raw meat, but we had a very enjoyable time and hope to come again.

We visited this restaurant on Sunday, arriving shortly before closing, and were pleasantly…read moresurprised. We ordered two beef soups, and they were delicious light, flavorful, and much better than I expected! They also brought us complimentary Korean appetizers. They weren't really my personal taste, but that's simply a matter of preference, not the restaurant's fault. The only reason I'm taking off one star is because the plastic cups were quite scratched and clearly need to be replaced. Overall, we really enjoyed the food and would recommend giving this place a try!

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.

Claypot was exactly what I was craving. I ordered the Seolleongtang (Korean beef bone broth soup),…read morewhich came with tender beef shank and brisket in a rich, milky-white broth. I loved that you can customize the seasoning yourself with the provided salt and green onions, allowing you to get the flavor just right. The soup was incredibly comforting and flavorful without being overly fatty or greasy. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the generous portion came with rice and delicious kimchi on the side. Service was friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. Everything on the menu looked amazing, and I'll definitely be back to try the beef ribs next time. If you're looking for hearty, authentic Korean comfort food, Claypot is absolutely worth a visit.

Stopped by for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by this low-key spot. The food came out pretty…read morequickly, which was nice when you're looking for a casual lunch. We ordered the raw marinated shrimp, seolleongtang, and spicy galbitang. The raw marinated shrimp was fresh and flavorful, and the seolleongtang really hit the spot. The broth was clean, comforting, and exactly what I was craving. The spicy galbitang was the only dish that fell a little short for me. The flavor wasn't what I expected. It leaned more salty and was missing that deep, beefy richness that I usually associate with a good galbitang.

First things first, this is a "Korean Chinese" restaurant, like those places you've probably seen…read morein Korean dramas lol. This is not purely Chinese food, so if you're craving orange chicken or egg foo young (which I often do), this is not that place. However, Paik's Noodle is hands down the best jajangmyun (noodles with black bean sauce) and tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) you can get in Chicagoland. The jajang noodles are thick and nicely chewy, and the sauce is on point. Their tangsuyuk is made with the freshest tasting pork and perfectly crisp yet chewy batter. Service is friendly and quick, tables are plentiful, and parking in the lot is fairly easy at weekend lunch (though I can see the parking lot getting crowded during peak hours). The ambience isn't anything fancy - more of a fast casual eatery rather than a full-on restaurant (they take your order at the table and bring your food to you, but you pay at the register after you eat). The reason I'm giving them 4 instead of 5 starts is consistency. I've been here twice now. The 1st time was a Sunday (late afternoon), and the food was phenomenal. The 2nd time was a Saturday (lunchtime, restaurant was busier), and the jajangmyun tasted slightly watery which was disappointing. Also, the tangsuyuk had a bit too much batter and the pork didn't taste as exceptionally fresh at it did during my 1st visit. I really hope they were just having an off day, because I'm so excited to have finally found really good jajangmyun in Chicago!! Pro tip: Dip the tangsuyuk in the sweet and sour sauce to keep it crisp! And never wear white or anything light colored to a jajangmyun restaurant =)

Always my family's go-to whenever we're craving 짜장면. We ordered the Tangsuyuk and Jaebang Jajang…read more It always hits and the food comes out so fast and it's so hot. Loved everything about it!

All the meat and accompaniments were amazing and fresh! Grill was the perfect temperature for us to…read morecook our food to our liking, marinated beef was amazing! An amazing spot for a get together for great food! Only complaint is that it was a little warm inside with no air and the grills going but otherwise an amazing time!

Wow.... is a really strange place. It's a really dirty and…read moreunsanitary place Never eat in a place like this. The food is tasteless, and there are places covered in grease stains. When you go in, the smell of meat is stale It's a place where breathing is impossible.

Big fan of Haewadall for spicy Korean food when I'm in the area. It's not kbbq but rather cozy…read morecasual environment with 1-2 person dishes like goat/beef/pork/seafood jeongol, stews, bean sprouts, etc. Not cheap but extremely large portions so great for sharing. I like the spicy pork trotter and goat stew in particular. Parking is easy but a bit strange getting in because Haewadall and CVS are in this little triangle island between 3 roads. Very nice staff and family owned. Very trendy on 小红书 / Rednote, which tends to be a picky demographic so they know what's up!

Been here several times, their pork dishes are always my go to. Their pork belly, and trotters are…read moreso good. Service is fast no matter how many people I come with. Nothing special with their ambiance, but is a very clean place. Good pork and soup combo. Will be back soon.

This place is outstanding. Getting so much food in the bowl is rare these days. It really is…read moreenough for 2 people. Can smell the charcoal aroma emanating from the bowl. And there is a friendly young man working the counter who just wanted to talk about the whole menu with me, recommending some good combinations next time I come back. Which I will!

We pass by Cupbop Jangin often and didn't make the trip out here until a friend wanted to try it…read moreout. The restaurant is very casual-order at the counter, find a table, and food is brought out to you. There is plenty of seating inside the restaurant. Hubby and I ordered the popcorn chicken cupbop and the beef cupbop and shared it between ourselves and our child. Each cupbop also comes with a beverage of choice. I preferred the beef over the chicken but the chicken was on the dry side. Portions are large and it also comes with a lot of rice. We were full after our meal and still had a lot of rice leftover in our cupbops. We also shared a cheese tteokbokki which was mediocre. The flavor was just okay and the sauce was too liquidy for my taste. Overall, service is kind and this place is good for a quick bite. I'd probably stick to the cupbops if we came back in the future.

Honor was a great Guy who helped my family with our lunch . Thank you sir , will come back when we…read morevisit again Thank you again honor

Decent affordable Korean BBQ! side dishes are simple, hope…read morethey have more authentic dishes