Nomads was the greatest of my life. I haven't found a good Mongolian food place in IL. The only good 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. read more

I don't know why this place is so quiet at night. Their food is delicious and the staff are nice. 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! read more

Great Korean restaurant! Their staff were so friendly and patient with us being there for the first time. Their menu is pretty big and We had a hard time trimming down my choices because they all sound good! We ended up getting bulgogi beef, japchae and hot stone beef bibimbap. Our meal came with banchan and soup. We were so satisfy with our choices and everything was so delicious! We even got Yakult to finish up our meal! I used to drink Yakult when I was younger and it's been more than 2 decades since I had one. It was a nice surprise to be served Yakult instead of having a candy when we got our bill. For those who are not familiar with Yakult, "Yakult is a probiotic dairy product made by fermenting a mixture of skimmed milk with a special strain of the bacterium Lactobacillus casei Shirota." - Wikipedia read more

Mongolia - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

This place is very suck. Don't waste your money. Food is too bad and owner is very rude to customer. The restaurant owner endless came to our table and interrupted the meal with "very rude words". We couldn't eat comfortably. Eventually, after leaving the restaurant, my friend threw up. Thanks We went to Chicago for a trip, but the first restaurant ruined the day. Food suck too. We left almost all the food. And price was very expensive.. OMG. They don't know how to make Korean food. Menu: 1.Agwi Jjim: The fishy smell of the fish is too strong and bland. Fish is tough, too. Anyway that's not Agwi Jjim 2. Gamja Tang: that's not Gamja Tang. Suck. Taste and texture is bad. (what is this..?) I'm Korean, I've never ever eat those food in Korea. however side dish is not bad. "Only side dish." PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. Go to a place where you can spend your day more valuablely. read more

Mongolia - Gamja Tang - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

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Bowl&BBQ never disappoints! I have tried, I've been trying numerous of korean restaurants. But Bowl&BBQ is always go to when we crave for korean. Their side dishes are amazing! Soups are fresh. We love to order for to go and our order will be ready to pick up in only 10-15 mins. Seems this place is family owned and they put their heart into their business! Definitely recommend their tofu soup, kamjatang, kalbitang and many other dishes. read more

Mongolia - Beef bulgogi, spicy pork bulgogi, beef short rib soup, spicy pork neck bone soup. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

Excellent service and fantastic food. They have yangyum gejang, which is hard to find in restaurants. It was spicy, so if you enjoy spicy I suggest you get it. The bossam was plentiful and included large fresh and clean oysters. We also ordered the gamja-tang and cold noodle soup. There were heaping amounts of beef in it and the soup was very savory. We also ordered the pajun as well. It was crispy, light, and flavorful. The service was excellent. The server was very attentive and kind. The restaurant was bustling with people. The ambience was light and fun. Lots of family in the restaurant that seemed like regular customers. Definitely enjoyed my time at this restaurant with my party of five. Definitely will be back!!! read more

Mongolia - Bossam - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

We wanted to try this spot BUT guess not. For the people who can't physically take the vaccine, do not come here. Or religious reasons etc. They require you show a vaccine card to eat here. Looks Oba that is a few spots next to them will be getting more business. read more

Mongolia - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

Ordered 3 entries including the japchae , noodles was sadly overcooked :(. Rest of my orders was good though. read more

Mongolia - Japchae - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

This place has some really good Korean staples like bulgogi and galbi but also has great soups and good seafood. They have really good Suwon Wangjokbal (glazed pig feet) and Agwi Jjim(steamed anglerfish). It's great for sharing with groups of 4 or more. As far as little lunch menu, they have an abundance of selections to choose from...you can go here everyday and not get sick of the selections on the menu. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the area! read more

Mongolia - Lunch menu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

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Awesome staff and great food! It was our first time trying an authentic Korean food experience and this place made it great. We will definitely be back! read more

Mongolia - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

Locationally challenged in the suburbs and not a beauty but really good food. Cod fish stew, bbq'ed Galbi and BiBimBap. All our favorites are flavorful. A regular stop whenever we are in the neighborhood. Give them a try if you are a lover of Korean cuisine. read more

Food: Haemul Pajun - soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, no skimping on the seafood like other places Bossam - juicy pork belly, perfectly seasoned radish kimchi, pairs wonderfully with the raw oysters, garlic, and cabbage Marinated Kalbi - literally melted in my mouth, not too sweet like most places Gamja Tang - great flavors, potatoes perfectly cooked, fall-off-the-bone meat, a little too spicy but can always ask for less spicy Service: You don't get service like this at most authentic Korean restaurants. Banchan & waters were always full. She was even nice to us. *gasp* read more

This is probably my worst experience in my whole life. Me and my co workers usually order food from here our lunch time. But my last order was unbelievable. Inside my food there was some part of cleaning tools steel and it's chocked in my throat. When I pulled it out cut my throat. When I called about what happened the person who answered he said they didn't get any order from us. I think this place shouldn't exist. Horrible unclean don't go there read more

Mongolia - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

I came in pretty late, around 1:30 in the afternoon and I ordered a mackerel dish and my beloved Haemul Pajeon (seafood pancake). The pancake came out pretty quickly and was pretty average compared to most Korean restaurants. The mackerel dish was definitely memorable for a couple of reasons. The first thing I noticed was that the dish came with a lot of fish (a great thing) and it was covered in spicy, red sauce. Nothing outrageously spicy. Just the same kind of spice paste that is usually associated with kimchi. There were also a lot of radishes and green onion with it so it felt like it was just a massive amount of food and completely worth the price. The fish itself tasted fresh and meaty, even with all the bones still in it. Between that, the pancake, rice and soup and banchans, I was pretty stuffed and had food leftover for days. Although I really enjoyed the dish, it isn't something I would necessarily get again. I'm glad I tried it because it was something I didn't know existed but I think I like my mackerel broiled with a crispier skin next time. read more

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I came here for dinner during the week with a friend. It was delicious. We ordered a seafood pancake and yuk gae jang, which is spicy beef soup. It came with a lot of banchan (side dishes). The yuk gae jang had just the right amount of flavor and spice. The waitress was friendly. It was actually kind of unusual because most Korean places seem like they are in a rush to get customers in and out but this place let us take our time. We actually felt kind of awkward asking for the check because it seemed like they were enjoying their conversation at a different table, eating dinner. Overall, a great place for Korean food. read more

Mongolia - Seafood pancake - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

The 4 stars is mainly because I am not a huge fan of Korean food. I went here with a group for lunch. There was definitely a language barrier but the service was very warm and friendly. The food came out VERY quickly but after it arrived we were left to our own devices for a long, long while. Eventually we did have to flag someone down to get the check, but once they knew we were ready to leave the service was quick once again. They give you plenty of food for the price, and the lunch menu is very extensive, so there is ample selection. Everyone I ate with commented that they enjoyed their meals. The interior is a lot roomier than it appears from the outside. If you are a fan of Korean food you will probably like this place a lot. read more

4.75/5 I always go for their GamJa Tang, and booooy do they deliver. Every time I go, each table has at least one person eating it: now that itself should tell you how good it is. I've brought so many friends to eat here because I voucher that their GamJa Tang is the best in Chicago and haven't heard any rebuttals yet. Trust me, I've tried so many in discontent that I always come back. Instead of dining in, I picked up food after a great workout and knew this is the only thing to cure my meat cravings. The restaurant feels very homey, but doesn't give off that "cozy vibe" people use to describe a small or old looking restaurant; no this is like eating at someone's house. The banchan (side dishes) taste just like how mama Joe makes them and can tell it's truly homemade. It's guaranteed that I order more banchan when I dine in (banchan=FREE FOOD). The servers are very friendly and check up on you, which is not so normal for a Korean restaurant. GamJa Tang is literally translated to potato soup, but is quite far from just a potato soup. I've been told there is a part of a pig that is called gamja ("potato") that's used in the soup. Beats me, all I know is the soup is a MOUNTAIN of meat. So much that the meat is always peaking out like an iceberg. I've yet to see the bottom of the bowl because I can't stress enough how much meat you get. It's meattastic. *Side note- the soup gets gelatinous if you put it in the fridge over night. Sure tell sign that they cook that sucker for hours! The soup does take some work to eat because the meat is still on the bone, but man, that's honestly the best part. The meat glides off the bone and melts in your mouth. Oh god, meat cravings are coming back... It's a bit spicy, but you can ask them to tone it down for all you non-spicy eaters who still loves to eat half a pig. I recommend going at lunch, because the GamJa tang is 25% cheaper than the dinner price. I strongly believe they make food for the people instead of for profit at those prices. Now you ask, how come you knocked off a quarter point on the ratings if it's that great? Well, only because I'm in a coma every time I eat there. I cooould eat half the meal, but come on, how else does one satisfy their meat cravings: by demolishing it!! read more

good authentic Korean food from my perspective (I'm Korean and am picky about what I consider good Korean food!). Everything I have tried (which does not include bbq), has been super yummy and almost at par to my mom's cooking. Clean environment, fast and friendly service too. read more

Whoa. We need to find a new Korean Restaurant. Was here recently and staff were rude. After an excellent dinner, we asked for to-go containers. We began to pack up our leftovers, when the waitress rushed over and said that we couldn't take any of the kimchee appetizers home. We froze. We were packing up two small, half-eaten bowls of kimchee along with our dinner left overs. She grabbed the bowls from us. We looked at each other in shock. Mouths wide open. We didn't feel like we could ask why she was being rude about the kimchee because of the language barrier. Didn't think we'd get anywhere. We left the rest of our meal here and didn't bring it home. Walked away shocked at the rudeness of it all. So, we're done, which is too bad. A meal is so much more than food. It is also the graciousness with which you are served. The two times in my dining life that I've ever been hassled and roughed up (LOL) with to-go containers were both at restaurants that served kimchee. What's up with that. read more

Pretty good food! I'm not very experienced with Korean food, but this was tasty. The staff was very friendly but took their time bringing the check. read more

Mongolia - Bulgogi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

It's not often that you find a Korean restaurant that caters to non-Koreans in the Chicagoland area. It's an unspoken truth and if you ventured to Korean restaurants as a non-Korean, then you'll know what I'm talking about. Fortunately, Bowl and BBQ is one of the few where I have received the best service and I'm not Korean. This is a Korean BBQ restaurant that offers kalbi (Korean marinated beef short ribs) and other traditional Korean dishes. Although not all-you-can-eat, the quality of the meat is noticeably different. I brought my sister here for her birthday recently and we got two full orders of kalbi. After dining at kalbi buffets, I was amazed at how better the meat tasted here at Bowl and Barbeque. We enjoyed a plentiful amount of red leaf lettuce, miso soup, and pan chan (side dishes) that accompanied the meal. I couldn't help but devour the myulchi (small anchioves) and toenjang (spicy miso paste). For the area, this is my kalbi restaurant of choice. I would recommend this place if you are craving Korean BBQ and kalbi (even if you are not Korean). read more

After my discovery of the Korean Tofu Soup (Du Bu Chigae) a year ago, I am addicted to it. Bowl & Barbecue is definitely the best so far. My favorite restaurants: http://www.bookmarkall.com/bookmark/public.aspx?bID=123 read more

Right when I walked in I felt like the employees were irritated with the prospect of working. This wasn't your run-of-the-mill irritation... it was intense. The server looked at us numerous times when we obviously needed something but would not come to the table. We eventually had to walk up to her and ask for the check. The food was good; I ordered the dol sot bi bim bop, which I always enjoy. That is where they get their 2 stars, because if I was rating just on service alone I would give them a big fat zerooooooooo! read more

Really nice staff. The waitress could tell my confusion looking at the menu and she was really helpful. Spoke Chinese which caught me by surprise. I am not a Korean food expert... but for a lunch spot in the area... this is legit. For less than $10, you get a good meal. The banchan was very good compared to some places I've had and the soups are flavorful and loaded with veggies. Fast and friendly, I'll be adding this to my lunch time staples in the area. read more

Went with my dad, he liked the sul long tang... I got the kam cha tang. I've been craving the pork neck soup since I had it in Korea a few years back. Was just ok, ban chan was all good. Three stars is I would eat again, not my fav read more

I was looking for something different for lunch with my mom a few weeks ago and we stumbled upon Bowl and Barbeque.Great find! Excellent food and service! Try the stone dolsat bibimbop. This place is a hidden gem in Des Plaines. The Servers were very nice and helpful even though they didn't speak English very well. I would recommend this place to anyone who is a fan of good korean! The presentations were awesome!!! Go Check this place out for sure!! read more

Mongolia - Dolsat bimimbob - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington Heights, Illinois

Me and my husband like a lot this place there is soups and BBQ are great , delicious. But I'm giving 2 star for the service, I mean that short hair korean old lady (waitress) likes young men BOO!!! I was extremely disappointed in the service, We will not return She was acting like meeting guys at NIGHT club. I just wanna tell her show some respect for her female customers along whit their husband. read more

reading people's reviews are hilarious about taking home kimchee. i thought people were exaggerating, but when my friend wanted to take some home (that was already sitting on the table uneaten) they almost flipped and didn't give her a container for her japchae. so what do they do with kimchee that has been put out? do they give it to new customers? that's kind of gross ... ANYWAY, besides the whole kimchee fiasco, they have really good food here. Most korean places do it right, but there are a few that do it wrong and totally miss the mark. happily this place hits it right on the mark with prices and taste/quality of the food. came with a party of 9 adults and 6 kids and they were able to handle our needs. we were in one of the semi private rooms on the right, which was ample room. they could have come around more towards the end to refill on the tea/water though. it's always better to come with at least one korean speaking friend that can talk to the waitresses, you always seem to get a little service. :) we ordered the usual, japchae, bulgogi, kalbi, chicken and they were all cooked perfectly. (none of us cooked the food ourselves)! their soups look fantastic too, can't wait to try some when we return ... which i will! read more

I read L.C.'s review and decided to give it a go with my hubby and see if that was really true. Just like L.C. suggested, they were very rude and because I wasn't korean, I feel like i was poorly treated compared to my husband. I did not enjoy dinner at all and the waitress wouldn't let me take kimchi.. which doesn't make sense because it would have gone to waste anyway... whats up with that? read more

Absolutely delicious, authentic Korean food. The staff was helpful and friendly. I have been there twice, the first time with a large group and the second time just my son and myself. The second time we were there the waitress was super helpful and kind to both of us, specifically attentive to my son, and making sure he didn't eat anything with fish content (since he is allergic.) Even though it was close to closing, they did not rush us and didn't make us feel like we were inconveniencing them. My son had the bone marrow soup, and I had the kimchi fried rice and the seafood pancake. As I write this I am salivating... in fact, let me check and see if they are open so we can go right NOW! :-) read more

this place serves authentic korean food, especially their soon dae guk (korean sauage, other pig meats + vegetables soup) is especially good. most non-koreans won't have stomach to have soon dae guk, so i don't recommend getting this unless you know what you are getting lol. nontheless, they serve other delicious food as well, ive only been here once for carry out omw to home, and i am planning on stopping more often to get dinner carry out whenever possible. ive only tried bulgogi and soon dae guk, and both were off the hook delicious. i can't speak for other menus but i am assuming they are pretty good as well. price range:$10~25 per person recommended! read more

Now this is one Korean place that I will frequent a lot! The price is just right with the amount of serving they have. Sides? A LOT!!! You just got to do you're research on some korean terms/food because it can be quite a challenge in explaining or asking the server anything about your order :) it wasn't much of an issue for me though. Bibimpap? YUMMEEE!!! The soup? Just the right spiciness. The bbq? Perfect marinade. Oh, and by the way, even if you have the table with the grill,THEY are the ones to cook it and serve. Another plus is the location, not much is there a good korean place in the suburbs, but this definitely is the place to go! read more

I have eaten here over a dozen times and always found it to be enjoyable. The women servers greet people when they enter, with a cheerful traditional korean greeting, the food is quick and well prepared. My favorite is Bulgogi and Jap Chai. I have brought friends, korean clients and family there they have all enjoyed it. It is worth driving over half an hour to get there just to enjoy the food! read more

When I first walked in, I felt like I wasn't welcomed. Maybe it was because I dressed like a bum that time. Anyway, I was seated and waitress came to take order. She seemed cranky. However, when I started to chat with her, she was very friendly. She just had a busy night. I ordered some appetizer, kalbi as usual, and finish it off with cold noodle. Aside from great taste, I was amazed how friendly their attentive service was. Every thing was cooked for me and handed to me. I felt like I was a king for a moment. I'll be coming back for another barbecue next time. read more

Nice and efficient service, prices are reasonable, and food is great. Had the kimchi soup and the bulgogi. You don't get to cook it yourself which is a bummer but still good. read more

Compared to NY and LA there are no Korean restaurants that stand out but if I had to pick one it would be this place. I've been to almost every Korean restaurant I don't understand where the low ratings are coming from. read more

After 4days of eating greasy food, I was desperate to eat something spicy and I found this place with high ratings in yelp. At first I thought this restaurant will be just like other Korean restaurants in Chicago but their food was amazing and the servers were nice! We ordered spicy soft shell crab meal and gamjatang and the food was great with lots of side dishes (banchan). We highly recommend this place for people who loves Korean food and they will not be disappointed. read more

Went there yesterday with my parents and kids. Ordered galbi, bolgogi, galbi tang and bibimpap on the hot stone bowl. The servers were very polite and nice. They accommodated us very nicely. My wife, who is Korean, was not there to order as usual. But the server, suggested nicely. We ordered, just the right amount. My parents and kids ate good! Usually, when food is great, everyone eats furiously. Today, the food was good. I will come back here. read more

So I've been here a few times, and the only thing I come in here to get is the Jokbal! So so so delicious!!! You guys should try it! And fun to eat with friends. I'm sure all the other items on the menu are great, which I will come back to try more of. The service and banchan were good too. It's clean and has a homey-feel to this place as well. read more

Excellent food. Lots of great choices. Been going there for about a year. Keep coming back!