Tried Spoon House for the first time on Dad's Weekend! We were trying to pick a place on Green Street and there are a ton of options, but I wanted to try somewhere I hadn't been before. We ordered on tablets in the front and there was no wait to order or sit down, but then we had to wait for our name to be called and go pick up your food at the back counter. Speaking of food, the jap-chae and chicken were good, but the bulgogi was pretty dry. The portions were a good size and we took home boxes for everything. You have to turn in your tray and dishes after, so the whole place is very self-service. It was overall good, and I would return if I was in the mood for fast casual Korean food! read more

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Get the gochujang glazed chicken or dup bap. Very convenient campus location for students.

Large portions of beef and veggies! The sauce on the side is perfect, and the overall dinning experience is amazing. read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - 21 A. Bi-Bim-Bap - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Go here for quick Korean food that hits the spotThe portions are really big and this meal felt very homey and nice!! read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - bottom left: 23. Budae Jjigae top right: 28. SoonTofu Jjigae - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

The only reason this is not 1 star is because they do have a large serving. And the tuna triangle kimbap/onigiri was decent. This is i think the second time i ordered here, the first one my review is below. This time i ordered kimchi fried rice with spam as well as the onigiri. The onigiri was decent i like the taste, might order again but i wouldn't say its the best. The kimchi fried rice on the other hand was bland. Like idk where all the great reviews are coming from. Its like they didnt put any seasonings at all. Looks ok from the photos but dont let it fool you. Compared to other kimchi fried rice(san maru--the best) where you can really taste the KIMCHI part as well. This one had barely any taste on it. Had to mix it with my own seasonings to eat it. I dont think im gonna give it a third chance. Review on doordash from 07/2022: Rabokki was bland even with the added cheese. Like there was no salt at all. On the other hand, the spicy pork kimchi dupbap and the tuna kimbap was really good!! If i only ordered the latter then it wouldn't been a 4.5 stars read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - 48. Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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I love spoon house! The restaurant is tucked away on green street but truly is a hidden gem! The interior is a lot bigger than the exterior makes it seem. The food is solid, service is pretty quick, the only reason for less than 5 stars is for lacking uniqueness (UIUC is full of korean places serving a lot of the same things) but if you are looking for korean food this is a great choice! read more

Great quick fix for K food. Kimchi rice was solid but needed more kimchi and less frozen veggies. Tofu soup was solid but not spicy but again it was solid and in a pinch it's definitely worth hitting it read more

This is one of my favorite places to go to on campus. The restaurant looked nice and clean, and the food was good. We love the stone bowl Bibimbap read more

Has burritos and tacos like Seoul Taco used to. Plus lots of other options. Easy to order at the kiosk near the entry. Excellent campus lunch spot. read more

Fantastic food at this mom and pop shop on Green. Bulgogi was fantastic, and the stone bowl bi-bim-baps was heavenly. Super clean restaurant, with kind service. Campus gem. Looking forward to trying more on the menu. read more

Came Here during the week for early lunch as I was in town for work. The menu although heavily Korean has latin and other asian infuences and offerings. Here like other green st businesses there is no parking and you have to find it somewhere nearby, pay ridiculous rates and then walk to the resto. You order at a counter and wait for your number to be called and you pick up your tray. Great thing is that the food is made to order and fresh and hot once you take a bite. The portions are fair but on the smaller side considering that kalbi was $22. That price competes with big city restos whose portions feed four and not 1 or two people. The bulgogi was super dry which we were not used to. I am not sure if i would come back as there are soooooo many other korean restos within blocks of this place. read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - Bulgogi and kalbi - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

What a nice Christmas insect! I just order a beef bone soup, and it becomes the most surprising seconds in my life. read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - what a nice Christmas gift insect - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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We have always had great food here but had a really bad order of chicken bulgogi. Dry and tasteless. I understand that this can happen but the staff dismissal of my comments was particularly discouraging. And no offer for a replacement or refund. Love this place, eaten here often but this was underwhelming. read more

This is adequate, but not exceptional, food. If you've been to Bab Plus, you know what to expect: decent dishes that are a little more pricy than the quality can justify. My main reason for checking out Spoon House was the burrito. Ever since Seoul Taco closed, I've been on the hunt for a good Korean/Mexican fusion. This isn't it. The burrito consists of beef bulgogi, lettuce, cheese, and white rice. It's the blandest burrito I've ever had, and at about $12 (at the time of this review), it's significantly more expensive than other deluxe burrito restaurants. I also tried the gochujang fried chicken. This was a little better. I'd buy it again. Probably the funniest part of the visit was the guy taking orders. I asked what was on the burrito. He looked puzzled for a moment, as if he'd never considered that someone might want to know what a menu item consisted of. He then responded, "it's *probably* beef, rice, cheese, and lettuce." I asked him if he could check, which seems like a reasonable question, and suddenly he was "very" sure that he knew what was on it and didn't want to ask the cooks in the back. Suffice it to say, this didn't inspire much confidence. If you have dietary restrictions, you'd better hope that this guy isn't taking orders when you visit. "Peanuts? Uh ... yeah, I doubt there are peanuts in that ..." Overall, it's fine, but not memorable enough to justify a trip to Campus Town. San Maru is much, much better, and with prices that are similar, there's no reason for me to go to Spoon House. If I'm on campus anyway, I'd probably pick a different restaurant entirely. read more

I came here with some comrades in June 2016 to get some lunch. The menu is well on display and easy to read. Pictures were provided for menu items which was helpful in deciding what to order. It was easy to place my order, the workers were quick and efficient, and there were tables and chairs we could move to accommodate our group size. Didn't have to wait too long for our food and what I had was delicious, the Chicken Bulgogi. read more

Restaurant review Slowly this has become my go to Korean restaurant based on the cleanliness, portions, and taste of the food. They have a menu that is the Korean Mexican fusion. I have tried the korean burrito with beef bulgogi. It is more sweet than savory compared to a traditional mexican burrito. Unfortunately I think I still prefer the latter. I believe that there highlight is in the traditional Korean dishes. The Budae Jigae has a mixture of everything from spam, pepperoni, ham, and noodles. Another highlight would be the stone bowl bi-bim-bap that comes out piping hot. Overall, they have solid korean food at great prices and it is located right at the start of green street. Pros: good prices, large korean food selection, fast service Cons: a touch of MSG is likely in some of the food as you get that thirst after eating here. Maybe difficult to find parking. Hidden deals: 1 dollar taco Tuesday and Thursday from 2-5 pm Self busing of trays so no need to tip Health code rating: B. Clean, open kitchen area. http://il.healthinspections.us/champaign/estab.cfm?facilityID=1584 read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - Menu 1 - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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Ordered delivery from here and got 4 dishes: spicy squid, spicy pork, and 2 bibimbaps. They were all delicious. The ratio of veggies, rice, and meat on the bibimbaps was perfect. The spicy squid and pork were also delectable. I especially enjoyed the noodles and rice cakes that came with the squid, which were cooked to perfection. This restaurant definitely deserves 5 stars. read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - 15. Spicy Squid 14. Spicy Pork 21 - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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The first time ever having the bowl with the egg on top over easy it was spectacular omg!! Best mean ever plus it's easily two meals the yolks was perfectly runny and hit upon arrival - I bought it today just because I was impressed yesterday and believe me - it dies not disappoint and it hits ever taste bud and sedation you need for textures and heat is mild not overpowering. Perfect dish! read more

I like that this place does Korean-Mexican fushion food with their burritos and tacos, but sometimes their food is either a hit or a miss. It's a very nice go-to when I want quick korean food. Their miso soup was good for when I'm cold and need a quick Asian soup pick-me-up. read more

There are numerous korean restaurants in Champaign, but this one is conveniently located along Green St. on campus. I've been here only a handful of times, but overall I think it is okay. I ordered Doenjang Jjigae last night for dinner and the vegetables were a little bit overcooked, and the kimbap ingredients didn't taste as fresh as I would've hoped. Pricing is also a little bit more expensive than other options like Bab Plus. read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - Doenjang Jjigae with Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

If you feel like spooning with your friends, you should try doing so here... Or not. Anyway, they got a good mix of Korean items. I tried out the bulgogi and it was painfully average when you have to pay $12 for a meal. read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

The food is pretty good. However, I called on the phone to place my order and when I went to pick up the food the employee made me feel as if I was inconveniencing them by calling and said I should order online. The thing is, it is not my responsibility to make things more convenient for them. I ordered over the phone because I have often had orders that are incorrect when ordering online (not from Spoon House, but several other places), therefore I prefer to order over the phone. Your employees are there to serve customers, not vice versa. read more

I'm a fan of their sizzling cast iron skillet dishes - especially the beef bulgogi and spicy pork. They really are served sizzling hot and fresh and with deliciously seasoned veggies. I also recommend the beef bibimbap. You can also help yourself to free kimchi while you're waiting for your food. I will be coming back to try some more dishes. read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - Spicy pork - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Spoon House is a great Korean spot on Green St! I recommend the spicy tuna kimbap or the spicy pork which comes out sizzling hot.

I was super excited to try this place, I had it once probably 5-6 years ago and remembered it being decent. Well it has gotten better, it was UNBELIEVABLE! I tried the chicken bulgogi burrito, sweet and spicy chicken plate and pork dumplings. The burrito was off the freaking chain! Super cool fusion between Mexican and Korean food. I got cilantro on it and squeezed the lime on top as well, perfect combination of flavors. Sweet and spicy chicken plate was amazing, it was served with a big bowl of rice. The chicken came sizzling hot on a fajita plate with nice large slices of onions. Real, huge chunks of white chicken breast meat. I cannot wait to go back, I want to try the ramen as well as the steak bulgogi burrito and the tacos. They also have free Kimchi in the fridge, it was unlike any kimchi ive had before. It was nice chunk sizes and nice and sweet while very slightly spicy. Go check it out!!!!! read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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Delicious food cooked to order. Very clean location and friendly staff. They also have an assortment of Korean drinks to choose from!

Hmmmmm, it's priced well and very spacious space. I think the food is mediocre. I had kalbi quesadilla and a Korean spicy noodle soup. They were aight. But can't go wrong with Korean fast food though, you know? Okay it wasn't very fast. We waited quite a bit for the seafood soup noodle. I do like that they have a hot tea dispenser for those true Asians who don't drink iced cold water. For the rest of the world, there's lot of asian iced drinks to choose from! read more

I am updating my review by dropping from 4 stars to 2 stars after my second meal at Spoonhouse. This time I had the Bi Bim Bap in hot stone bowl. I am forced to compare it to the same dish served at Ai-Ri-Rang or B-Won, both of which are much better. At Spoonhouse the proportion of white rice was much higher, with less meat and veggies. The stone bowl was not as hot and therefore the rice didn't scorch the way it should, and the final insult was that the Srirachi sauce was served in squirters labeled: "Bi Bim Bap sauce--hot". It would be as if McDonald's labeled their ketchup: "hamburger sauce", assuming the customers had no idea what the food was like or how to use the sauce. Lastly, the reference to burritos, tacos and quesadillas is offensive. It's Korean food. It doesn't need Mexican names to be understood. read more

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I had the soondubu jjigae on a rainy afternoon just awhile ago. Saltiest broth I've EVER had at a Korean restaurant. I couldn't even drink the soup. All the seafood in my bowl was incredibly rubbery and difficult to swallow. The added sodium did not help. On top of all this, the soup had no weight and was really thin. I was basically drinking salt water. Hoping for a better experience next time. read more

It's kind of a hit-or-miss experience eating here for me. Sometimes the food is great and sometimes it's just okay. It's never been bad though, so I'll keep coming back for now. The menu has a mix of your standard Korean fare and Korean-Mexican fusion and it's a pretty large menu. The first time I ate here I think I got a bulgolgi quesadilla and I remember it just dripped grease. That was a few years ago and my last couple of visits have been much better, luckily. Last time I went I ordered the bulgogi burrito -- the meat was good but the rest of the burrito was a little plain and seemed like it was almost missing something. However, I'd probably still order this again and maybe just throw some kind of sauce on it at home? I also got the ddukbokki which was really good; not too sweet, not too spicy, and the rice cakes didn't even get tough and chewy when they were cold. 10/10 would buy again. The service is fairly quick. You order at the counter and when your food is ready your number shows up on a little monitor in the dining area and you go and grab it. Usually I've ordered to go, but the space is fairly large and clean if you wanted to eat there. I'm not too familiar with a ton of restaurants around campus, but the prices here seem okay/average. If you're looking for a quick spot to get dinner, I'd recommend. It'll fulfill your craving for Korean food for cheap, but don't expect it to be the best you've had in your life. read more

I am a huge fan of Korean food so I've tried every Korean restaurant on/near campus. Spoon House is neither the best nor worst on the list. It's pretty reasonably priced compared to all the other restaurants. You can also get a wide selection of the Korean basics. Additionally, they offer Korean-Mexican fusion items such as tacos, burritos, and quesdillas. I've only had the tacos during happy hour when they're $1. Nothing spectacular but definitely worth it for a dollar! I've also had the Jjam Bbong before, and it was not bad! It was a teeny, tiny bit bland but other than that, pretty good! read more

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If you just want a roll of kimbap to go then this place is pretty good and convenient. Sometimes take a bit longer than you'd expect from the fast food vibes though. You can also pick up a free side of tasty chicken-mu (pickled radish kimchi) in little containers to go which is nice. The food has gotten more expensive over the years but if you're craving some quick kimbap then it's still worth it. Have tried dining-in and some of the other korean food and korean-mexican fusion food and it's not that good for the price - there are better korean restaurants in the area. read more

I always have great experiences at Spoon House! The food is on point, and the owner is friendly. Furthermore, a while back I made a recommendation about using different take-out containers so the salad doesn't get warm, and it appears that the owner listened and got new containers! Really impressed with the delicious food and the staff that is considerate and listens to their customers. Highly recommended! read more

Food was quit filling, Eatable , good price for the amount!!! Chicken burrito and beef burrito read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - Beef burrito - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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I love a good bowl of ramen but still I'm yet to find a restaurant serving good ramen in Champaign. I saw this place on green street and thought of trying it out. It had mixed review on Yelp but still took my chance. My husband and I ordered ramen and japchae. I asked them what kind of broth do they use in ramen and the person behind counter told me they use powder(???). Then only I knew how my food is gonna taste. Ramen was under seasoned, no flavor but dumplings tasted good. For some reason it tasted off for me. Japchae tasted less than ok, I couldn't eat more than few bites. Staff is friendly but food is below average. It's not for me. read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - Ramen - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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I ordered pick-up through online app. When I picked up the food, the owner was very rude. This is the worse experience I have ever had on Green St after being here so many years. read more

Spoon House, well done!! The beef bibimbap that I had today was bomb!!! The portion was huge. The veggies, beef and rice just balanced so well! Plus, the perfect fried egg with runny yolk was definitely a bonus! Can't wait to go there next time and try a different one. BTW, they all look and smell so good! read more

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This place is actually pretty cheap compared to other korean places I've been. We came specifically for their $1 tacos which happens every Tuesday and Thursday from 2PM-4PM (in the Fall and Winter, not sure about summers). BF and I came and ordered three tacos for a mid-afternoon small snack before dinner. My favorites were the spicy pork and the beef bulgogi. Even though I didn't eat anything either than their tacos, I got a good look at their menu and at what everyone else was eating. Their noodle dishes and stone pot dishes were HUGE. For about average price, you get a ton of quantity (can't say anything about the taste because I didn't try them!). The tacos themselves tasted exactly like korean bbq with fresh lettuce covering a generous serving of each type of meat, freshly grilled and marinated to perfection. My only complaint was that the wrapping they used for the taco was clearly store bought, cold, and extremely chewy (the taco overall was warm, the meat being hot but the taco wrapper being room temp). If they would only grill their tortillas/buy some better quality ones/make their own and then fill it with the meats, it would be perfect. Will be coming again to try other things on their menu for a real meal! read more

Spoon House Korean Kitchen - $1 taco Tues/Thurs! They all look the same from above, but the meats are different! Here are the chicken, beef bulgogi, and spicy pork - Korean Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

I was hoping to be the first to review but oh well :) Spoon House Korean Kitchen just opened on Green Street this week. I was pretty excited to go sometime this week. From the name of the place, Spoon House, I was hoping to sit in front of a hot bowl of traditional Korean soup on a nice cold night but the name was a little deceiving. The place was very bright and well-lit. The menu was lit on flat screen TVs which was a pretty cool feature in the restaurant. The menu consist of Korean-style tacos/burritos, Spoon House trays (Korean-style meat entree), and rice and noodle dishes, however, the menu was limited and a little random? One of the random dish was a ramen and kimbap combo (korean-style sushi) which seems like a genius idea since this place is located on a college campus. I mean, what college kid wouldn't like that? My boyfriend and I (yes, I mention him every time I yelp... we like to eat a lot) shared a 3 taco combo special which include a fountain drink for $6.95 and Bulgogi tray. We also got an extra taco (each taco cost $2.00) to divide the food equally. The wait for the food was a little long since it wasn't busy which I can see as an issue during busy hours, but I didn't mind the wait. More importantly, let me talk about my meal.... The tacos were nothing special. If you get the 3 taco combo special, it's nice that you can mix your pick of types of taco meat (bulgogi beef, bulgogi chicken, sweet and spicy chicken, or spicy pork). In my opinion I thought the tacos were eh okay. On a good note, the tacos felt light. I didn't feel like I want to roll home like I do when I eat Chipotle's burrito. The Bulgogi tray was pretty disappointing... maybe because of my Korean background, and growing up with awesome Korean mom/cook, I judge Korean meals critically. The bulgogi tray came with rice, side salad, 2 puny potstickers, an eggroll, and sweet potato fries. Suggestion... if you claim you're a Korean restaurant, why wouldn't you add kimchi in the tray? Kimchi is ubiquitous dish for Koreans. It's kinda of an insult to not have Kimchi at a Korean restaurant. Overall, the experience (food, service, atmosphere) wasn't terrible but it was mediocre. It seems like Spoon House has catered their menu towards Western's taste. The food seems healthy and fresh, which you don't really get from other restaurants on Green Street. I wouldn't mind going to there again, but I might have to try something else on the menu. I wish their business good luck. read more

Spoon House is a great place for lunch. I love the Mex-Asian fusion bugolgi burritos as well as the the traditional options on the menu. The food isn't the best Korean food I've eaten, but it sure hits the spot when I'm craving some bi bim bop. If you have never tried Korean food, Spoon House it's a great place to start. The menu is full of popular Korean dishes, and if you're not feeling adventurous, the burritos and tacos are a great alternative. read more