This branch of a South Korea-based chain offers table-grilled Korean BBQ, plus noodles & cocktails.
Robert Young
Great Korean BBQ restaurant. Well worth the 45 min wait to get a table! They move like an engine and is def one of the best in the city for the tableside grilling experience. The meats are still delicious, fresh and tender; even with the price going up. The sides are delicious. It was a good experience from what I remember from previous times being here and I was not disappointed to bring someone here for their first time. We really enjoyed our meal and a chance to indulge. The cheesy corn is really tasty if you like cheese corn. If you like beef and want good Korean BBQ then this is the restaurant you want to be in. For a date, a reunion, or you’re just hungry; this is the spot! They also have outdoor seating.
… moreDeenauth Mohabeer
Amazing EVERYTHING!
Service – waited 45 minutes for a table, efficient waiting process, you can wait outside with temperature controlled seating space. Staff was super friendly and helpful (especially if you’re a first timer!). They explained everything and how to use the side dishes to combine the flavor profiles. 10/10.
Food – While this is not all you can eat, there is great value for money. You can easily opt for a 2 person meal and have 3 persons fill up comfortably. Great cuts of meat, marinated well. Shoutout to the Kimchi Soup for that flavor explosion!
Environment/Ambiance – 2 floors, bigger groups are segmented into separate tables. While smaller groups are typically sharing a large table with individual grills. Can be a tad bit cramped.
… moreDennis G
More young people oriented Korean BBQ. The meat quality was decent. Fairly good selection of beef and pork. Cold noodles were over cooked. I do not suggest it. Lunch on the weekend was not too busy.
… moreB. Gallego
The price is definitely worth the meat quality! Got the mixed combo of pork and beef for two people and it was definitely enough food. The banchan options were varied and delicious and more than enough. I wish they provided bigger lettuce leaves and other greens for wrapping meat. You also need to order rice on the side if that’s you’re thing to enjoy meat with!
The combo started with thinly sliced beef brisket followed by premium pork belly and ended with marinated short rib. The short rib was the BEST! So tender, juicy and well-marinated – enjoy it with some white rice, perfect!
Come earlier before 7 pm for dinner to avoid the lines!
… moreeleni afiontzi
The food was the best thing in this place, that is what gets 4 stars, nicely cooked and a full experience for someone not having visited a Korean barbecue before. The atmosphere was really loud and full of fumes, they could need better ventilation. When leaving the owner almost bullied us into giving the tip they wanted which made a very bad impression because the waiters were very polite.
… moreKelsi Y
Iconic Korean BBQ! Can’t go wrong with any of items in Korean barbecue. We ordered a 4 people combo. For 4 girls, the food is enough. The side dish is free! The service is pretty good btw! Not sure if they serve dessert. My friend order the dish and I paid it lol
… moreNicholas Klein
After a poor Korean BBQ experience for my first time in Chicago, it was relieving to go somewhere else and see how good it CAN be. They do the cooking for you (which I do still wish I could do it myself), tons of classic sides at the table ready for us in advanced, and all 3 meats of our course were delicious! Great Korean seafood pancake loaded with shrimp and squid as well – HUGE, thick, and amazing.
… moreKaan Demirel
In a Korean BBQ experience, I would say the most important thing is the quality of the meats and I’d say the quality here is slightly above average. There is one big flaw though… they don’t season any of their meats which makes pretty much every meat they cook taste bland. I found myself pouring salt on every meat that we ordered which I did not appreciate at all.
Sides were fresh and tasted great. We also ordered dumplings and a rice dish which were both tasty. Service was fast and the servers were friendly.
It’s definitely on the pricey side but I can understand it since it’s a totally different experience than a regular dining experience.
Oh, and also lower the volume of music for god’s sake. I don’t want to shout every time down to get my words across.
… moreIan J.
Great and friendly service. The quality of the meat is good but the prices are really high. The beef brisket is cut with just enough fat to give it great beef flavor. The marinade of the galbi is perfect balance of sweetness. The pork belly is cut almost too thick. It is hard get the thick cut crispy.
… moreJoseph Wilson
My partner and I took my parents here and we all loved it. We ordered the combo that serves four people and we all left happy and full.
The atmosphere is awesome, the wait staff very attentive and helpful.
The best thing about this place was the food though. The best Korean barbecue I’ve had to date.
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