My Korean friend brought a group of us gals here and made sure to tell us this is the only place…read moreshe and her family will eat Korean BBQ in the burbs. That alone already told me we were in for a treat. I've had Korean bbq quite a few times, but I am by no means a master. I will say I was thoroughly impressed by the quality and offerings at Koreana. The space was recently updated with new grills and tables, and I noticed how the whole restaurant seemed very clean upon arrival. The banchan were so good I could have made a meal out of the sides. We ordered the Tteokbokki and a sample meat platter. Between 6 people it was plenty of food, and we were stuffed to the brim upon leaving. I enjoyed their version of Tteokbooki; it was spicy but still had a hint of sweetness. All the meat we ordered was deliciously seasoned and fresh. Overall, my favorite meats were the spare ribs and beef bulgogi. Can't wait to return!

Was very happy to find this wonderful KBBQ , food was out standing. We enjoyed the staff and how…read morehelpful and caring they all were. Environment was welcoming and comfortable. Highly recommend giving them a try !

I ordered the Kimchi stew with beef and it was great! They always give rice and extra sides. All…read morevery good. The spring roll were great as well. I come here often

Stopped by with my wife today and we were really impressed. Everything we ordered was flavorful,…read morethe service was warm and attentive, and the restaurant had a great atmosphere The bento box was nicely portioned, and the shrimp tempura stood out--perfectly crispy and juicy

Great service, great environment, and friendly staff, would come here again and i highly recommend…read morethis place, 5/5!!! The food was amazing and it tasted so amazing.

Surprised how good the food is here as this is my first time dining here. Menu is simple as we…read moreordered combo A (2 people) comes with 2 choice of appetizers (rice cake and pancake), two choice of meats (beef and pork). Grill is hot and they replace as often as they can. They were busy and service was tolerable. The interior was fairly clean and plenty of people waiting for tables, which is a good sign that the food here is great. Parking is great. I will be back in the near future. Price point is $60-80 per couple.

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!

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?

The food is super fresh and comes out at a reasonable time. I got 1B, hot stone rice beef and…read moreveggies. It included a wonderful portion of sliced beef, peppers, onions, lettuce, and bean sprouts. It came with a side of shredded cabbage and a tasty sauce on top. It also came with red pepper fermented radish. Love this side. Finally a small bowl of soup. Very refreshing and savory. Simple simple soup. All side complemented the dish well. It came with a bottle of table sauce. Really added and helped with the flavor. Awesome food. I've been here before and it never disappoints. The owner works and cooks the food himself, English limited, but super nice and communicates just fine. The inside has a lot of tables and is spacious. I love coming here for some authentic Korean dishes.

We finally came in to try this Korean eatery which has been on my bookmark list for a while.  The…read morewife and I came in on a Wednesday to have lunch.  It's a one man shop and the friendly owner Mr. Young Moon Kim was behind the counter to greet us.  He had 23 picture menu items prominently displayed at the order counter.  I ordered their #4 sizzling stir-fried spicy pork dish ($17.99) and the wife ordered their #20 fish cake soup ($13.99).   He then prepares the dishes and a bell rings at your table to alert you to go back to the counter to pick up your tray(s) of food.  The dishes were piping hot, fresh, and delicious. It's pretty much a self-serve food-court-like operation here except the setting is that of a comfortable regular sit-down restaurant.  He had complimentary self-serve iced tea for the customers.  He also had nice, contemporary American pop music on.  We were there with one other patron family, and had a short wait for the food prep, but I did wonder how Mr. Kim might keep up if a crowd hit, but he's managed this well-rated place for 10 years, so he must have a way! Overall, I'll go with 4.49 stars rounded down to 4 for our pleasant outing, mainly as the content of the servings were more like 4 star values but served in a nice and calm sit-down restaurant setting.  Thanks, and continued good luck Mr. Kim!

My coworker introduced me to Agit Black on Dec 19 2025 and the Host/Server Anna was so so nice. Her…read morehospitality is also another reason my coworker and I loved this place. She was so welcoming and remembered my coworker from a previous visit. But anyways let's talk about the food. We ordered the (Tteokbbokki) it was my absolute favorite! Loved the sweetness. My coworker said it was too sweet for her. More for me. But anyways it was a good amount of rice cake, fish cake and I loved how they gave us 3 Gyozas and 3 fried Glass Noodle Rolls. (Corn Cheese) Omg it was My favorite. I don't what they put in it to make it taste so good. But I devoured the whole thing. Im lactose in tolerant too and I had no issues. (Popcorn Chicken) Anna said they made it in house. It was fried & well seasoned little cubes that came with 2 different types of sauces & a small salad. (Chicken Yuja Salad) was not my favorite. The chicken was good but it was a bit flavorless for me and I felt it didn't really go with the salad it came in. But thats just my opinion. (Haemul Ramen) was my coworkers favorite. She loved the Crab, shrimp, Mussels that were in it. Good amount of noodles to share amongst 2 people. (Salted Prawn) it was good only wished the prawn was more fresh. Highly recommend if your in the area. They have Kareoke too. The Ambiance was cute with the Line Characters on the floor and the Cool 3D Logo in the front by the Bar. I will definitely be back!

Great karaoke experience with over 25 people and the Agit Black team took great care of all of us…read morethe whole three hours. The appetizers were all flavorful and we had more than enough to enjoy. The haemul pajun (seafood pancake) was crispy and had generous amounts seafood in every bite. The sweet potato fries were surprisingly thin and crispy. And the budaejigae was delicious as well. Super clean rooms and facilities. Would definitely go again for quality of karaoke and food!

A movie and dinner night with roomies…read more The Devil Wears Prada 2--elegant, sharp, and absolutely worth the wait. Not a single moment missed. #thedevilwearsprada2 An evening that flowed effortlessly into dinner at Hong Dae Korean Bar and Grill in Mt. Prospect--where the ambiance, the food, and the company all understood the assignment. We were greeted by a very nice and polite lady and have us seated in a timely manner. Server was very good but a little meek. Food is very good and the price is moderate. A perfect way to end the day. #hongdaefood

Hongdae is located in back area of Randhurst Village, near Mr Kimchee and the AMC Theatre. As of…read more2026, they have a Happy Hour from 4-6PM with 50% appetizers and drinks. We got there just in time and ordered a few appetizers, like the tuna tar-tare, edamame, and truffle tuna. The appetizers were on point. For our entrees, we got the beef bulgogi bento box, and the chicken karaage bento box. The bento box offered several things including salad, California rolls, potato croquette, and the main dish. Unfortunately, we were not fans of the bento box. The bulgogi was extremely dry, and pretty much sauce less, and the chicken karaage was dry as well. The sauce was very rich. Service was good, and the staff was very friendly. Maybe we ordered the wrong things, because the appetizers were great.

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..

I was super sad I didn't like this place because it seems like a perfect place for comfort Korean…read morefood. It's a very nice homey vibe and comforting atmosphere. However the food we ordered was just okay. The japchae was good but nothing special and many other Korean places do it better. I really did not like the mul naemyeong. It was so bland with no flavor. It's usually one of my favorite dishes to get so I was very disappointed. I was also not a huge fan of the selection of Banchan. However the service was good and before our dishes came out we were served some nice and warm hot soup since it was storming outside.

Great Korean Tacos. Fair pricing for food court it's in…read more Quick service time Menu has decent variety

This place is inside Jong Boo Market. I enjoy how easy it was to order at their kiosk. Staff was…read moreveyy friendly and accommodating. Meals are made to order so allow some wait time as they perfect your order. We ordered The Bulgogi Bowl meal $18.99: Bulgogi Bowl w/fried Egg ($1 extra) Side of Fries Drink The food came out hot and perfect. Taste was on point. We will be back!