Korean snack food/ knight food place. They use hot pepper and onion well on many of their dishes…read moreadding good flavors. Soup menus are especially tasty - fish cake soup, clam soup, and so on.

This was my first time here and I wasn't sure what to expect. They have karaoke for those who wanna…read morepartake in it. The food was very delicious. I love the aesthetics of this place. The service was great.

Went with three old friends before a nearby concert . 4 large men around sixty . I recommend this…read moreplace because the location to the theater was convenient. Once we got started cooking at the table for ourselves we had a great time making sure everyone got to try different meets and sauces. I am a big fan of warm food. Other places will bring you warm food that starts getting cold instantly. At Kow we had a constant supply of meat pork shrimp and chicken coming right off our grill to our plates. Pair that with your choice of many different types of ramen packets helped keep the joy of hot steaming flavorful food.Beware that different ramen packets are labeled to show their heat intensity. Be aware that robot waiters bring the food to your table (Jetson styles) make sure you grab everything before your waiter rolls away. All my buddies were satisfied with the food and beverage , alcoholic and soft drinks. We all enjoyed the experience. Definitely will return soon with my wife.

KOW Korean BBQ definitely deserves 5 stars!! The meat was fresh and Peter one of the Managers let…read moreus know nothing is ever frozen, and everything was delicious. I especially loved their unique marinades for the beef, chicken, and pork. It wasn't just your typical bulgogi flavors, which made the experience even more exciting! One of my biggest highlights was their impeccable ramen station! The variety was amazing, everything was well-organized, and it was so easy to use. I loved that it was included in the all-you-can-eat price because it added so much value to the experience. This is definitely one of the reasons I'll be coming back! The bar was another highlight, with yummy soju options! We tried the lychee and peach flavors, and both were so good fruity, refreshing, and the perfect addition to our Korean BBQ experience. The experience itself was so much fun, too! They have robots that bring out the meat, which is entertaining to watch, and you can order everything right from a tablet at your table. Peter was awesome, and our server, David, helped make our visit even better. The atmosphere is perfect for a date night, girls' outing, or family dinner. Plus, they're open until midnight, which is a huge bonus for late-night dining! You can even ask for a hug via the tablet at your table ! That means your server will come and hug you !! Such a unique touch that makes the whole experience memorable. Between the fresh meat, unique marinades, incredible ramen station, fun technology, and great service, KOW Korean BBQ is definitely worth checking out. I'll absolutely be back again!!

The food is creative and delicious. The service is impeccable. The sushi melts in your mouth. The…read morekitchen is shared with Shaw's Crab House, so the quality is top notch. I love the intimate surroundings. Even though it's primarily Asian fusion cuisine, menu items from Shaw's Crab House are available as well. The appetizers are delicious.

We checked in a few minutes before our 5:30p reservation and were seated right away -- not many…read morediners, even offered our choice of tables. Menus arrived as we were seated, water arrived shortly after, but no greeting, no server, nothing. Another couple came in after us, got seated, greeted, ordered, and were eating while we still sat completely unacknowledged. After 15 minutes we told the host we were giving up. She looked surprised we hadn't been helped, even though our table was less than 15 feet from the host stand and directly in her line of sight. Most of the time she was lingering near the bar chatting with other employees. No apology -- just 'I'll get a manager.' Several minutes later the manager arrived. We explained what happened, but again no apology, no offer to fix it, no 'please stay, we'll take care of you.' Just 'that shouldn't have happened' and she'd talk to her staff. That's the corporate version of shrugging. We'd trekked a long way from the city only to be let down by basic service not happening at all. This is the kind of failure people don't expect from a group as large and well‑trained as Lettuce, and at this point I'm wondering if I should lower my expectations.

After dining at Nomu Ramen and Izakaya in Glenview numerous times, we've found that this Japanese…read morerestaurant consistently serves well-prepared and flavorful meals. It has become our go-to spot when we want a simple, relaxing meal featuring comfort food, or just a nice bowl of ramen. Our favorite dishes include: Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen ($15.99) -- This comes with three rectangular slices of chashu that are nicely lean, with just enough fat to add flavor. The half-boiled egg was cooked to perfection, the noodles had an ideal texture, and the broth was rich and flavorful. The portion was just right for me. Unagidon ($20.99) -- Fluffy sushi rice topped with fillets of eel glazed in a sweet soy-based sauce, served with miso soup. The bowl is full of flavor and very satisfying. The portion is perfect for me as well. Fried Mini Octopus ($10.99) -- We love the crispy, delicious mini octopus. It's a great appetizer to share. On our most recent visit, my husband ordered the Nabeyaki Udon ($17.99), which was topped with shrimp tempura, fish cake, tempura flakes, half an egg, and scallions. The bowl was tasty, but when comparing it with a similar dish at another Japanese restaurant in Northbrook at the same price, we found the portion at Nomu a little less generous. The other restaurant included an additional tempura shrimp and many chicken pieces, while Nomu's version did not include chicken. Because of that, my husband will probably stick with their ramen rather than order the Nabeyaki Udon again. All in all, we really enjoy our meals at Nomu Ramen and Izakaya. With friendly and attentive service, clean and comfortable seating, and a convenient location close to home, we'll definitely keep coming back! 4.5 rounded up to 5 stars.

We recently stopped in to Nomu on our first night of a family vacation, and had a lovely supper!…read more The restaurant was conveniently located in Glenview, and had plenty of parking outside, even though we were there during primetime on a Saturday night! The dining room is really pretty, and well-appointed! We were seated right away by friendly staff. Looking around, this appeared to be a very family-friendly establishment, as that was, by far, the most prominent type of connoisseur in the house on this evening! Our waitress was wonderful, and helped us with some recommendations upon us letting her know it was our first visit! She checked in with us frequently, and made sure drinks were always refilled promptly! We had a bunch of different items, and all were very good! We tried sushi rolls, beef noodles, and ramen. I'd have to say that the beef noodles probably were the best item for me! Prices were just about as you'd expect: not too high, but not super cheap either...but wholly justified by the great food and lovely service and experience! Food = 4/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 4/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 3/5

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 were in the mood for Korean bbq and were looking for a place to eat with some friends, after…read morereading the reviews we decided to check out Pusan Restaurant and I'm so glad we did! It was empty when we got there so we got sat immediately. We were served hot tea and also ordered beers and hot sake. For food, we started with the Korean pancake and fried dumplings -- SO GOOD. We decided to cook our own meat too and for four of us ordered Bulgogi, short ribs, and marinated pork -- the pork came cooked, but we were in charge of the bulgogi and short ribs at our table. Everything was INCREDIBLE, including all of the sides! With our check, we were served a sweet yogurt treat! This is definitely a hidden gem -- please go support this awesome restaurant!

Maybe I had too high of an expectation going in, but it was a slightly disappointing experience for…read moreme, unfortunately. Even as I'm writing this review, I'm struggling between two and three stars.. It's got the hole-in-the-wall traditional Korean look and feel to it that I usually love. The old, faded wallpapers, the run down tables and chairs, the stacked up supply boxes that are folded in all over the place, etc. I usually love these aesthetics. But at the end of the day, the food has to be good to make people like us imagine that the owners cared only about honing their crafts and serving good food to customers and they just didn't have anything else like updating the interior to be more modern in mind. Well, I don't think that was the case. Based on my research, this place must have been one of the better places a little while ago, for it belonged to many people's list for offering a few very specific items that stood out of the menu, mandoo (dumplings) being one of them. Mandoogook (dumpling soup) was introduced as a must-have because of their house-made mandoo. My family and I ordered a few different things from the menu including steamed mandoo appetizer. I honestly can't remember what I ordered for my main and all I can remember is that mandoo was disappointing. It not only wasn't as good as the hype, but some pieces contained bit of an "old ingredient" taste. This visit was only a few weeks ago, but I don't remember what else we ordered. In my book, not making an impression is just as bad as making a bad impression, if not worse. All I can say is that everything else was just average. Not good, not bad.. I did hear in passing, the owner speaking to someone perceived to be a regular patron that she's retiring in a week or two, and that the place has been sold to someone else. This explained the lack of enthusiasm and the drive to serve your customers good food. She must have put the good years behind her and ready to move on, and I happened to catch her at the tail end.. Either way, my experience was what my experience was. I didn't have a great meal and I must give it 3 stars for it. Maybe, just maybe I'll revisit once it's changed ownership. We'll see..

The food and service was amazing. My girlfriend and I came here on a date and the staff was very…read morefriendly and the food was great. I recommend the crunchy sushi.

Finally had an opportunity to come back here and order some takeout for lunch one day…read more From the looks of it, the interiors haven't really changed and that's fine. I really do treat this as a takeout only place. As usual, my food was ready on time if not early. The roll servings portion is very nice and generous. I got a hand roll for the first time as well, which was generous and delicious. For the prices of the sushi rolls here versus what's also in the nearby vicinity this is definitely worth it. I do enjoy coming here for the sushi for sure. Will definitely keep on ordering from here.

This place is awesome, I don't know how I just found it now…read more It's a pretty small restaurant so large group searing is limited. They do have some larger tables with bench seating in back. The food is great, everything from the Korean fried chicken (strips or wings) to the fried rice is quality. I like the sweet and spicy sauce for the chicken strips as it is well balanced between the two flavors not too sweet or spicy. Nothing in this restaurant is bland. Service is really good, sometimes they may be running behind or slow but they are thoughtful enough to let you know.

Second trip did not go so well. The sushi was still decent, and I wanted to try the fried chicken,…read morebut after waiting 40 minutes it turned out they had forgotten I ordered it. At least my money was cheerfully refunded.