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Mr Kimchi - Golf Road

3.8 (510 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Gluterie M.

We were delighted to see that this place was open on Christmas Day. We got the basic package and took to sticking with the chadol (brisket) and samgyeopsal (pork belly). Honestly you get your moneys worth and the service is really great here we were stuffed after the meal. Kids are counted above 3 years old at 2 dollars per year old.

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Stacy H.

finally tried mr kimchi ayce! i heard the golf road location is better so came here as opposed to the 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.

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Savannah L.

This is my second time going here and it's great! Love the food and the service is great! Our waiter was super nice! Love that we get a small room to our self.

Mr. Kimchi is easily one of the best All You Can Eat Korean BBQ
Todor K.

Mr. Kimchi is one of my favorite spots for AYCE Korean BBQ near Chicago. The quality of the meat is fantastic and the flavors are authentic. I especially loved the pork belly, brisket, and spicy pork. The banchan (Korean side dishes) and kimchi really complete the meal. It's a fun interactive dining experience and great for groups.

Yining D.

My bf and I came here on a Saturday around 1:30 pm and it took quite some time before we were seated. They only have a few 2 person tables so it takes a while to clear and clean the tables. We were seated around 45 min later. You add your party to a waitlist on yelp and you get seated when the table opens up and your entire party is present. My bf and I usually just do the regular set. The premium really only has galbi and seafood as additional options. My favorite meats are the brisket and pork belly. You can do so many flavor combinations with these meats using the picked radish, the homemade kimchi, or the dipping sauces. My bf really enjoys the bulgogi. You can probably skip the spicy pork. In terms of appetizers, I enjoyed the spicy tofu soup. It had a lot of veggies and tofu in it and it was a good flavor, not too salty or spicy. The corn cheese was a bit too cheesy for me. The Korean fried chicken was nicely fried but it was a bit bland and there wasn't a lot of flavor in the batter. The egg dish was perfectly soft and fluffy and expertly seasoned. I could eat 2 of them but that would be too many eggs in a day haha. Service was very prompt and professional. Our waiter would watch our grill and change it out when he saw that it was charring. We didn't even have to ask. He would also come around and grill our meat and cut it up. Our waiter also came over and asked us what meats we wanted for our next round whenever we finished going through our previous round. The workers here run a tight ship. Mr. Kimchi is my favorite Korean bbq place in Illinois and their success is really showing. There's been a lot more branches opening up all over the suburbs! Glad Korean food is so well received all over the area :)

Rose P.

The service was great. Food was good. And the place was ran like a well oiled machine. Everyone seemed to help each other out and we were constantly being checked on. The place overall is clean. My family and I did the $34.95 AYCE option vs the $29.95 option. The main difference- there was more beef and seafood options with the $34.95 plan. I really wanted to try the galbi and the shrimp- which were both good, but could skip the next time we visit. You can order up to 3 meats at a time- the serving sizes are just right. You also get your bon chon and have sizes to order from- I highly recommend the spicy tofu soup... My family and I really enjoyed the brisket and bulgogi, soy marinated pork and the Korean fried chicken (KFC). My only complaint was the wait. It wasn't bad at 45 minutes on a Friday night, but I wish you could get on the wait list prior to getting there. They even use Yelp for the waitlist so I don't think it'd be that hard setting up a sign up in the app....

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Bob R.

I went to Mr Kimchi last night with my son. We had gone there several years ago when he got his Masters Degree. We decided to go there for a father-son night out - a special evening with a memory of the great time we had several years ago. We were surprised to see they are now "all you can eat." Neither of us were sure what to expect, but after the wonderful experience last time, we were excited to give it a try. We hadn't considered they might be under new ownership and things had changed. We arrived early, at about 5 PM, since we assumed there would be a wait on a Friday night. There is a Yelp check-in stand where you get on their wait list. I added us to the list and we waited for about 15 minutes before we were seated. There are two options, one with about 25 menu choices for one price, and for a little higher price, about 30 options. For the difference we went for all 30 (even though there were a few items we didn't have interest in). The main difference was there was no seafood on the smaller menu, nor were there intestines (which was fine by us...). First, they brought some appetizers - fish cakes, rice cakes, salad, kimchee, japchae, and a couple of other things. They were good - the kimchee was very mild but tasty. For the first round, and you can order up to three items at a time, we got brisket, kalbi, and pork belly. It came out quickly and the server put the brisket on the grill for us. We added the pork belly since it was rather thick and would take a while to cook. The brisket was not spiced at all but they serve rice and two dipping sauces - a mustard and a sesame sauce. They also have a salt shaker. It needed something so we found it went well with the sesame. The other meats, the pork belly and the kalbi were also served without spice so you do need to add something. Then, we tried the spicy tofu soup - that was one of two items that stood out. It wasn't very spicy but did have some heat. Then, we tried the shrimp and the bulgogi. The bulgogi was the other stand out item. The shrimp is served whole and cooks quickly on the hot grill. It is a little difficult to peel and devein after cooking but it was fine. My son was slowing down by that point but I wanted to try the chicken teriyaki and the spicy squid. The chicken was good, the squid was okay. That last serving out me over the edge. They also serve rice but if you want seconds, they charge you for more. The good - the service was really outstanding. The not so good - the quality of the meats has really gone down since our last visit. The all-you-can-eat angle probably brings in a lot of people, and certainly, with all we ate, it would have cost much more if we ordered a la carte. But in doing so, the restaurant has lost some of it's ambiance. If you want a lot of food for a reasonable price, by all means, Mr Kimchi is a good choice. If you want good Korean Barbeque and an authentic experience, maybe you should think about trying another place. Too bad.

Viv P.

Compared to their Mt Prospect location, the place is older, and could use a little refresher. Korean BBQ is by nature very easy to get oily/sticky inside (that's why I go out to eat this meal rather than doing it at home), and while the location didn't feel "dirty", it didn't feel "clean" either. Hope this makes sense. Food was very good - still loving their Korean chicken, thought that's technically not part of the BBQ. The marinated cuts of meats were on the sweeter side than I prefer, but yummy to the American tastebuds. Service was good. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. They also have Korean comic books at the entrance! Though we didn't have to wait for a table and I had no time to read anything.

BeMariel S.

Bring your intermittent fasting appetite here! Meat was great but seafood was ok. Shrimp hard to peel and squid was chewy. BUT ramen bar is Stick to the basic lunch AYCE. Our server filled up our banchans regularly and always attentive if we need meat or water. Best part was the bday cupcake! Totally FYP. Had a great time. PS Confused with the location since they're both on golf road!

Nolan F.

Basically, excellent meats and decent sides. We got brisket, different kinds of pork belly (garlic, onion, ginger), and pork shoulder. The fattiness, tenderness, thickness, and flavor of the meat were all on point. Garlic pork belly was our favorite of the pork belly options. I like the medium portion size they give you so that it's easier not to over order. Regarding the sides. Kimchi was bland. Jigae tasted store bought. Fried Chicken is not normally something you find at kbbq but we were curious. Skip it. Steamed egg, cheese corn, and white rice, however, were very good! Employees were on top of tending to our table but could be friendlier. Lots of seating for small to big groups.

Mina H.

It's looks like a tiny mall store front that is as wide as the UPS Store next door As a Korean BBQ, I'd say it's more a grow-er than a show-er (ie Iron Age) but the quality is much better, so... it's defo the yummy in the tummy that counts! Prefer a tablet kiosk sign-in that texts your phone over a lame person hatching a pile of buzzers, so another win! I'm not a fan of the hostess trying to select who gets a booth vs. getting assigned to a cafeteria bench of a room, though. Stop being a hater with your droopy fake lashes. Anywho, the server was super nice, and he was so accommodating with recommendations and suggestions. It's not a bad option for $35pp, though charging for lettuce and extra servings of rice is lame.

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The meat quality and cuts wasnt consistent specifically the brisket. It was too hard to chew on. Ayana was great tho!

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Good food and service..i suggest if you only like certain items go for the regular pricing. I like it that some tables are in a booth.

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Excellent service, Aza is our server, excellent service from start to finish. Very attentive and polite.

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Are you able to do reservations?

Yes, they let you do reservations

Do they allow party of one dining in?

No, they do not. Minimum of 2.

Are they open for dine-in these days?

Yes! Dine-in available! Also, if you want water, it is now 50 cents per bottle since they are only giving bottled water because of the pandemic.

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Wow. I found myself…read morein Arlington Heights, and my buddy suggested this place due to an upcoming trip to Japan in 2027. It's a Japanese market that features an amazing food court (and this is where I spent all my time.) I don't recall the name of the stall I purchased from. But I can tell you it was quick, not expensive and very filling. I had a bowl with beef and noodles; for dessert I hit the matcha dessert stall for some matcha and vanilla ice cream. The whole place meal me feel like I was dining outside the state of Illinois. The service from everyone in the market was very friendly and they even had a sake/soju tasting by the front door (and the vendors allowed you try was much as you wanted.) I highly recommend this spot

If you love Japanese culture, food, and want to visit a neat place and kind of feel like you are…read morevisiting Japan, you need to visit Mitsuwa! Not only is there a food court of different Japanese restaurants to try, there is also a grocery store, bakery, bookstore, and stores that sell ice cream, traditional desserts, as well as crepes and boba tea! My family and I visit here often every year and we like to try the different foods and desserts and then check out the bookstore and grocery store afterwards. My favorite foods so far have been the beef udon soup with a soft boiled egg, shrimp and vegetable tempura, miso soup, and Japanese curry with rice, beef, and vegetables (carrots and potatoes). My son always gets the chicken and beef on a stick and my daughter usually gets a garlic pork dish with white rice but I forget what this dish is called. My husband also enjoys the beef udon soup like I do. I swear that whenever my food is finished, I am legit sad! The crepes are good, there is a variety of boba teas to try, and the ice creams are delicious! Lychee has been my favorite so far but I have yet to try the matcha, red bean, among others! You can get a small sample of different ice cream flavors too, which is nice! I sampled the red bean flavor so that will be my go-to next time! At the grocery store, I love buying Happy Turn snacks which are like a sweet and salty crunchy cracker (maybe it is made of rice?) that are individually wrapped and mochi from the fridge area. Finally, I usually like to buy mochi from the store right next to the bookstore. The mochi from this location is the best! I usually buy multiple flavors to take home and eat at a later time! You must try these! My kids love checking out the bookstore and they usually pick something out for me to buy for them - whether it is a book, keychain, etc. There are magazines, anime figurines, soft plushy toys, pens, and stationary, etc. It is interesting to browse through the things they have there! You cannot bring food or drinks inside but they do have a shelf at the entrance where you can place your drink there if you like. The first time visiting here, the majority of the customers were Asians and as the years have passed, there is now more of an influx of non-Asians who simply love the food and appreciate the culture, which I think is neat! The first time I visited here was with my college roommate who was from Japan and she recommended this place back in 2009 perhaps? I have been visiting ever since with my family. We travel more than an hour from Wisconsin to come here but it is 100% worth the drive! Also, the cashiers and workers there are quick, efficient, and friendly. I have even been able to practice a few of the Japanese phrases I have learned with a couple of the cashiers too (I asked if they spoke Japanese first)! Overall, Mitsuwa is my happy place! Great food, interesting finds, different culture, and everyone there looks excited to be there. This is as close to visiting Japan as I can get until I keep learning more Japanese and save up enough money to go visit Japan someday! This is my dream! In the meantime, we will keep visiting Mitsuwa!

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