Our go-to place for tofu soup. All the other dishes are good too, but tofu soup is why you come…read more Banchan options are good and refilled as much as you want, and generally portions are good. Service is always friendly. This place gets busy but we never had an issue getting seated.

We met friends at SGD Korean Bento & BBQ for lunch on a busy Saturday afternoon, and had a great…read moreexperience. Even though it was crowded, we were seated right away, which was a great start. The servers were kind, attentive, and very helpful. I especially appreciated our server pointing out that the stock was made with beef and letting us know we could request it be made with water instead. He also took the time to help us choose several vegetarian-friendly options, which made us feel really taken care of. We shared the kimchi pancake, which was flavorful and satisfying, and each ordered our own bowls. My husband and I had ramen-based soup bowls, while our friends ordered the hot pots with rice. We all chose tofu except for my husband, who tried the mushroom option - he found it a bit tough and "meaty," but still enjoyed the overall dish. The food was very flavorful, portions were huge, and the prices were excellent. We even had leftovers to take home. Overall, a solid spot for a casual, satisfying meal, especially if you're looking for good vegetarian options and great service.

I came here for the first time one Sunday afternoon in January. It was fairly busy as it was lunch…read moretime, but I was seated right away. I ordered the LA Kalbi. Like another reviewer mentioned, this was cooked and prepared (Mongolian style) in the kitchen. It came out on a sizzling skillet. It tasted delicious. The meat was really tender and juicy, but there were a couple of pieces with bone-in which I didn't really care for. I thought the side-dishes were really good. I completely finished the kimchi and pickled cucumbers. So good. I almost forgot about the miso soup. It was pretty standard (which is good) and hit the spot on a wintery day. Unexpectedly, for dessert, the server brought out a Haagan Daas ice-cream bar lol. I wasn't sure if this was normal or if it was just because I'm handsome? (found out later they do this for everyone... lol). I didn't really have room b/c I was full from the main dish and sides but ate it anyways (why not?). Overall I had a delicious meal. I can't remember the pricing off the top of my head, but I would say that it's reasonably priced. Oh, they also serve alcohol here too so if your looking for a spot for a group of people, that is an option. I personally had a large Cass to wash down my meal. Daebak!

This is a great spot for lunch. Authentic korean cuisine. Lunch specials. Friendly staff. Tasty…read moredishes. What else can you ask for?

Japchae and steamed dumplings were delicious. I was pondering getting an 1818 tea as well but…read moredecided against it. Upon entering I wasn't greeted which was a little odd as a person looked at me. I used the kiosk to select my food. A bit impersonal. I wished I was acknowledged at least. Food came out piping hot. It's a cute little place to stay and eat in and is nicely decorated. I definitely will eat again if I am in the area

This place is FIRE. Ordered delivery so can't attest to the vibe but the food came hot and fresh…read moreand super quickly. Everything was absolutely delicious. Could have eaten everything on the menu. Fried chicken was the star. Portions are a little bit on the small side for the price but taste was 10/10.

First time here. Service is excellent and food is delicious!! Had a great time with friends. Highly…read morerecommended!!

I am visiting Chicago from CA, and to me, this place was just pretty okay. My mom and I got the…read moregold package, pork combo three but had to get an additional pork belly because the combo portions were sooo small. We were honestly shocked because we thought it was supposed to feed up to 2 people, but barely could fill up 1 person. In addition, the soybean paste stew was pretty bland... I am not sure if i'm just biased because I am korean and had so many, but it tasted like water. I was also shocked that they charge for a refill on salad and banchan as this is the first time I had ever been charged. This place was definitely also pretty pricy, we paid about 150 for 2 people (including tip & tax) The reason why I am still giving the place 4 stars because the service was really good (our server was super sweet and accommodating) and the meat quality was pretty solid. The marinade on the pork was delicious and the meat was tender. The restaurant also had a nice concept.

Lately, I've been moving away from the ayce kbbq and trying the ones that are a la carte. This one…read moreuses oak wood charcoal vs gas-powered/electric grill that most of the Illinois Korean restaurants use. The verdict is that the meat comes out really tasty. When you come in, you might have to reserve a table especially on the weekend. We didn't reserve, but we were lucky to get a table for 3 on a Saturday night at 7 pm. The restaurant is small so seating can be limited. Parking is sufficient since it's a shared lot. The service was very attentive and friendly. This is a family owned and run establishment. We ordered the combination platter (bulgogi, kalbi fingers, and pork belly), mo dum jun (combination platter for appetizers, ggo ri gom tang (oxtail soup). This was more than enough food for 3 people. Banchan is refillable. I would say this is one of the best kbbq restaurants in the Chicagoland area and I wouldn't mind coming back. -combination platter 5 - this is good for 2-3 people as long as you have other dishes. Meat cooked fast. -mo dum jun 5 - fried squash, shrimp, oysters, and stuffed peppers. The stuffed peppers were my personal favorite. Make sure you dip them in the sauce provided. -oxtail soup 5 - light broth not too robust. Oxtail meat was tender, not chewy. It's big and shareable.

We know Korean BBQ is becoming popular in our area. We love New Seoul BBQ because it feels like…read moretraditional Korean culture when you eat the food. We've done the barbecue here before but we came here for their Tangs (stews) this time around. The oxtail stew was amazing! We were fortunate enough to have this in Korea where this stew is known for, and tasting this brought us right back to that location. You always love talking with the servers here. The family is so kind and welcoming. We were happy to see it so lively in the restaurant during the middle of the week. What grade healthy options!

The combination and the quality of food was terrific. For the Kimchi Crunch bowl and loved every…read morebite. The chicken was so tender too.

This is probably my fifth time here and each time it's wonderful. The atmosphere is bright, warm,…read moreand inviting. The manager is always great and makes sure people can get in and out quickly. But the food is soo good. Everyone I've talked to gets the tofu even if they eat meat because it's braised in such a delightfully flavorful way but not breaded. Food is fresh and lots of delicious flavors.

This is a solid spot to satisfy a craving for Korean food! The prices are pretty reasonable and the…read moreportions are generous. At 5:00pm on a Saturday, we were the only party there so it was a pretty quiet outing. I hope this was an anomaly, because the restaurant definitely deserves much more foot traffic. There seemed to be quite a few to-go orders, though. We were brought an array of complimentary banchan, which definitely set the meal up for success! They were all delicious, but my favorite had to be the pickled cucumbers/radish. For the main, I opted for the chicken bulgogi. It had a nice amount of heat and lasted me for three meals. The flavor was good but some of the chicken was a touch dry. I did like the variety of vegetables. The rice was pretty standard and a welcome supplement to the spice. We had a good experience overall and I would definitely return to try more of the menu!

Public Service Announcement: I'm not one to leave bad reviews because I've been in the food…read moreindustry and it's really tough. But I'm a firm believer in honesty. With that said, here are things people should know: - Chinese owner who said she had Korean chef but the person cooking our food was a Chinese lady. Not sure if there is a Korean chef but honestly and as other reviews have said, the food is bland and didn't seem like a Korean cooked the banchan nor the food, see my next comment below. - As soon as I tasted my jajangmyun, I knew it was from a package because I have had it before! That's why people complain about the portions, it's because the jajangmyun that I got came from a store bought package. I also saw packets of store bought nengmyun broth in the fridge near the register. - as a Korean foodie, if you look at the menu, they sell everything! But Korean restaurants can't sell everything because a lot of Korean food including the broth based dishes require a lot of prep and boiling for hours. That's why you don't see Korean restaurants with 50 different items like this place does.

This Korean restaurant quickly became one of my favorite places to eat…read more The first time I went, I ordered two appetizers instead of a main dish, and they were both very delicious. The seafood pancake was a 10 out of 10, and the japchae - stir-fried glass noodles with beef and vegetables was amazing. I also ordered a ginseng milkshake, and it's a must-try. The next time I visited, I ordered Ssyal Samgye Tang, a whole cornish hen soup. The broth was clear and tasty, and the chicken, stuffed with rice, spices, and garlic, was very good. The soup comes with multigrain rice and a variety of pickled vegetables. I really love this restaurant!

We ordered Uber Eats for lunch and tried: - Seafood Pancake…read more- Cha-O-Reum Samgye Tang - Yukgae Jang At first I was questioning the prices, but the portion size doesn't miss. Everything was essentially two servings. Surprisingly the seafood pancake was my favorite, it was absolutely packed with shrimp, octopus, and more. I wouldn't personally say the Yukgae Jang was spicy. It reminded me a bit of kimchi spice, but it was still good. Definitely give them a try, especially when it's cold outside!

My friend recommended this place as a nice homey Korean place. The food was a bit pricy but the…read moreservice was extremely slow. Seafood pancake- it had good textures. It had some crispy outside layers and was filled with chewy seafood inside. Chap jae noodles- not bad. Well seasoned but quantities were a bit on the low end for the price. Kbbq- one order of the galbi was expensive. It was seasoned well but the quantities for 2 people were very low. Side dishes - the radishes and kimchi did not taste fresh. Atmosphere is homey. We got a booth on the side.

This is a mom and pop shop in downtown Westmont. You can find free street parking after 6 pm or 2-3…read morehours during the day. We came here this past Wed when it was in the single digits. The interior decor is like traditional with plenty of seating. You just sit yourself because there is only one server. They don't have a website so I took pictures of the menus. Also be patient because of the one server. It was us plus 4-5 other tables. You get complimentary water and hot tea. The menu is not huge but it does have some classics. We ordered seafood pancake, soft tofu soup, and black goat stew. Prices are fair since not many Korean restaurants in this area. Great portion sizes and side dishes. I recommend trying the black goat stew. It has a savory taste with plenty of meat. Meat was tender. I recommend eating it with rice. The same goes with the soft tofu soup. Service was friendly and attentive. I would come back here again. Saves me a trip from going to Schaumburg/Arlington Heights or the Niles/Glenview areas.

We came to perilla as a group and we really enjoyed it! The meats were all high quality and…read moredelicious! Staff were super friendly, engaging, and helpful. Restaurant was clean, well designed, and you could tell management was actively engaged. Worth a visit if you're craving Korean BBQ!

Not much of the Korean fare. This place has a cute setting, clean, crisp and western atmosphere…read more Food is ok, but cannot say is amazing. The drinks were good. We had the Cloud 9 and Honey I strung the figs, both were quite unique and very good, surprisingly. What bugged me most was that the whole restaurant seemed to have only one waiter who takes orders. He was quite friendly and detailed in explaining.each and everything. But, that was exactly the problem. The waiter spent so much time on each table upfront. I got way impatient after a while waiting for him to come back to check on us. If we would have known better, we should have ordered and requested everything upfront. We did not expect him to have forgotten (or ignored) us for that long of time. In addition, I would have thought that the food, cooked and uncooked, would at least come out one after the other, at a steady pace. Well ok, they did come at a pace, but a very slow pace, very non-continuing. E.g the rice came out only when almost all meat was gone. So we never warmed up to the mood of having a satisfying meal as we have minimal on the table at any time to work on. Not quite satisfying as a dining meal experience. However, and however, If you want to come and take your time to chat and chat for the whole night, it might be the place. Have fun and enjoy your time with minimal interruption. No rush at all! I usually prefer good food first and then reasonably attentive service. So. I'd have to pass on this place. There are other better Korean fare for food out there.