50 Best Korean Restaurants near Arlington Heights

“Always amazing food and super nice owners“

“They opened really nice restaurants in neighborhood since its really hard to find all u can eat good quality bbq around Schaumburg, Arlington heights, Elk Grove Village etc.
You don't get to grill the meat, they will take ur order and grill it in the back and bring it on the table which I found surprisingly cool and calm. There is no smoke or urge to overcook the meat etc. Usually its little messy when u get to grill the meat. Just found out today its really actually great idea if mear served grilled like theirs.
You will calmly be served with delicious tender good quality steak in front of u already cooked professionally. The side dish and kimchi stew was top notch. They will serve you side dishes with everything you want to enjoy with the meat. Grilled onion, garlic,jalapeno, side zucchini, carrot mushroom even the sauce and salt was so good! 0 complains! Cannot get enough of kimchi stew. My husband said even their water tested better lol . We only paid around $70-$80 but it was all worth it. Definitely will come back!! Its been so hard to find good restaurants nowadays. They are exceed the expectations! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The view at this place is great! After a graduation celebration with family, we went here to have another round of drinks and party even more. We got some juicy fried chicken and a huge egg omelette. It paired well with our beers and it was just great night“

“First, the food is DELICIOUS! They have a lot more flavors of chicken available than some other K.F.C. restaurants. The tteokbokki offers more flavors & add in’s as well. You can tell the company really cares about their food quality and customer satisfaction-eg they have steam vents built into the containers and the keep your to-go order propped slightly open until you pick up your order all so that your chicken remains crispy, rather than getting soggy waiting in a closed container! The staff are always very polite & conscientious. LOVE THIS PLACE!“

“Everything tasted amazing food and drinks were very fresh ,my favorite drink is boba tea“

“Enjoyed a simple but incredibly tasty lunch with the BlueFin tuna and crunchy rolls that were soooo good. Yum!!!!😊👍“

“This place is absolutely incredible. The service every single time is top-notch . Every time I’ve been here which is more than three the same guy has been behind the counter. This is truly a jem in Linconshire.

The Portion size feels like it is nearly double what you get at chipotle. Obviously, this is an Asian style bowl place and the amount of toppings that they have is absolutely incredible. All the veggies are super fresh and they have great sauce. My son loves the mango chill drink. I had a zipper too, and it is a really tasty super thick mango drink.“

“Our 1st time at the Algonquin location. Our server was very nice and explained everything well! The food was delicious.We will be back again.“

“Delicious your food 🍱 very friendly !!!!“

“Our 1st time at the Algonquin location. Our server was very nice and explained everything well! The food was delicious.We will be back again.“

“Incredible experience. Very cool interior, the staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating, and the food was absolutely outstanding. We got the Kal Bi and Pork Kimchi Bokum. It was an absolute FEAST for 2 for about $65. Came with 5 sides (plus refills), rice, soup, lettuce for wraps, etc. and topped it off with a couple Haagen Dazs ice cream bars. One of the best culinary experiences we’ve had in quite some time! Thank you Chungkiwa!“

“This Korean spot is the real deal. It's super small, and only has like 4-5 tables, so the wait to dine in can be very long. Some food takes a while to come out and that is not a bad thing, as it tastes simply amazing and you can tell they take their time! The sweet and sour beef here is the truth and super authentic, the kimchi soup is just as good too! Highly recommend both of these dishes; the black noodles are alright, so I'd skip those. The service is friendly, but it's a small operation here (usually 1 person answering the phone, taking orders, handing out orders, seating people, etc.) It's a mom and pop restaurant and I hope it survives and thrives, because this place is doing authentic Korean food right.“

“Everything was perfect!“

“훌륭한 음식. 돌솥 비빔밥과 무김치를 사랑해! 19 년 전 미 육군과의 국가에서의 시간을 상기시켜주었습니다. 같은 K-pop 곡들도 연주됩니다!“

“Really delicious bbq for a fair price, ordered three different meats with three different appetizers, 3 sojus plus extra drinks and rice! For a group of 4, spent roughly $50+ per person but given the food quality and service, definitely a gem place 🙌🏼 1000000/10 would come back ! Especially for those cute shot glasses !! Overall, stellar place with great people and food 🫶🏼“

“This place never disappoints. Great service, amazing chicken and overall great atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“The best Korean food in Chicago, everything was so good, the Fry chicken was crunchy and the flavor was WOW, everything that we ate was really good, the quality also was A+ we order kimchi fry rice, fry chicken, some cold noddles, I can chose a favorite because everything was good, this is a place a must to try, the lady at the register was amazing she gave us some Choco pies, my kids were very happy… thank you for the great food and excellent customer service.“

“All the food we ordered was alll delicious!!“

“Love the vibes and food! Come here with your friends!!“

“Didn't have any food so can't comment on that, but service was great, prices are excellent the karaoke room was very fun and the machine worked flawlessly. Had a lot of music, however there selection for Hispanic music is very limited so wouldn't recommend for that, but other than that great spot to have a fun night out with friends.“

“Food is fantastic. For sure one of our favorite restaurants“

“Went in with my family and tried Korean food for the first time and didn’t know what to order. It didn’t matter, the food was too good and our server was very hospitable. Left him a good tip and it’s well deserved! Definitely would recommend 😁“

“Simply amazing and satisfying food!“

“Great food- meats , sides dishes could’nt ask for more. Service excellent . We loved the decore.“

“What do I say??? This is my husband and i’s FAVORITE spot to eat. We drive hours to eat here and their staff is the BEST!
Feels really homey and comfortable in here great music and the best chicken I’ve ever had in my life!

We will always come back!

Until next time we love you CM !

Photos are within 3 days of each other lol“

“It taste the best 🍱🍚🦐😋 recommended even if I have to drive 25 minutes 😁“

“The Food Overall is on point & The service is Perfect 👌 Always We Love ❤️ eating the Variety of Choices Thank you for always serving Fresh Food 🥘 🙏😉😷 5 Star in our Book 😉“

“I had the pleasure of dining at NEW SEOUL Korean Charcoal B.B.Q., and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish.

The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and inviting, creating a perfect setting for both casual dining and special occasions. The decor beautifully reflects Korean culture, adding to the overall dining experience.

The menu offers a wide variety of authentic Korean dishes, with an impressive selection of meats for the BBQ. Each option is fresh and of high quality, and the marinated choices are particularly delicious. The attentive staff provided excellent recommendations, ensuring that we got the most out of our meal.

One of the highlights was the charcoal grilling, which enhanced the flavor of the meats, creating a delightful smoky aroma that filled the air. The banchan (side dishes) were equally impressive, offering a delightful array of flavors that complemented our main dishes perfectly.

Service was prompt and friendly, with our server checking in regularly to ensure we had everything we needed. Their knowledge of the menu and willingness to answer questions added to the overall positive experience.

Overall, NEW SEOUL Korean Charcoal B.B.Q. is a fantastic spot for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Korean cuisine in a comfortable setting. I highly recommend it to both newcomers and seasoned fans of Korean BBQ alike. I look forward to my next visit!“

“I somehow hadn't noticed Kong Dog here until I was at City Hall for a permit. Now I know it's there, I'll be frequenting. Love a good Korean Corn Dog, and this place fits the bill. It's so hard to only eat one, but so hard to eat two!“

“A very casual nice little Korean restaurant. The Seolleongtang was pretty good but I have had better in other restaurants (oth cities). It’s a bit weird that the place is called Seolleongtang and featuring Selleongtang, but actually I think the Wang Galbitang was better. The huge beef ribs in it were very satisfying. The chicken gizzards were also pretty good, no gamey tastes. Will come back if in the area.“

“𝐆𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐨 𝐌𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐈 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐨 𝐠𝐨𝐨 𝐠𝐚𝐡.

𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: 𝙈𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚.

(𝟭) 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 (𝟮.𝟱/𝟮.𝟱):
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝘂 𝗯𝘂, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝘂 𝗯𝘂. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹. 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹.

(𝟮) 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝟭/𝟮.𝟱):
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁—𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀. 𝗔 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵: 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸.

(𝟯) 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝟮/𝟮.𝟱):
𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘆. 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱, 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹.

(𝟰) 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝟮/𝟮.𝟱):
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀—𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗹-𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗹-𝗸𝗼-𝗸𝗶 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁.“

“This restaurant has the best rose tteokbokki I've ever had! The bulgogi and ramen are also delicious! The staff is very patient and will guide you through your menu selections. If you don't like your food too spicy, they will also adjust it to your liking. Very cute spot. Wonderful for date night.“

“A Korean yakiniku restaurant run by a married couple. A characteristic of Korean Yakiniku is that there are quite a few small plates served with the meat, more so than at Cheong Ga, which is popular in this area. As a Japanese person, they also have beef tongue and yukhoe, which is nice, but the beef tongue doesn't come with lemon juice.
Do you have cut lemons in your kitchen? I asked about it, but they said it wasn't there.
The owner may not seem friendly at first glance, but when you're eating, he'll smile and talk to you in simple Japanese.
It's a small restaurant, so it's more suitable for families on holidays than for large groups.“

“Such an incredible place, genuinely the best chicken I've ever had, the owner was very kind and courteous. He also had such great energy, it was incredible through and through. My favorite restaurant. Nowhere better to go in the Vernon Hills area.“

“Our go to restaurant.. the. best kimchi ever 😊“

“The food there is absolutely amazing, and the owner and the staff are very friendly. The owner is very sweet and greets and tends to the food himself. I have not once had a negative time, and I go there super regularly. He also volunteers a lot, which shows that this is a community-based restaurant, and I love that. Fantastic food and even better people with big hearts serving you. I recommend their jjambbong, and their happy hours are lit! Reasonable prices a great time.

Wheelchair accessibility: My mother is disabled but she loves how the place is super wheelchair accessible!“

“We had Korean Café cater a dinner for over 150 adoptees (transracial/transnational), the menu was amazing! The food was fantastic and everyone loved every item. Mrs. Oh was so helpful determining the portions. It was an excellent experience working with them.

Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian and vegan options!“

“Had a great mini reunion with 2 surgical unit NSUH! Everything was good to parking, food, ambience and karaoke!“

“As a local Korean, this one of my all time favorite restaurants in all of Illinois. There are other Korean restaurants in the area but Korean Spoon uses authentic recipes that make the food taste just like the food back in Korea, which is so hard to find in the Chicagoland area..!

I’ve tried a variety of other dishes as well but I love the kimchi stew as well as the noodles !!!

The owners are the friendliest and seem to have such a warm heart. 10/10 recommend the lunch options here and they also have a lot of Korean stews and banchans (side dishes) packaged and ready to be taken home :’) It tastes so much better than the banchans and the gimbap at Joongboo Market down the road“

“10/10 will come back next year.“

“My husband and I we are KOREAN BBQ lovers and today we enjoyed the most delicious BBQ dinner in Chicago area, very good and delicious menu, nice and friendly service. We definitely recommend BBQ GARDEN to all our family and friends.“

“I had the Soon Tofu Soup with Kimchi & Pork. My friends had the Bul-Go-Ghee & marinated Chicken. We were all very happy with our dishes and the service was excellent! You can tell they didn't use shortcuts or just put the meals together in a half-hearted/haphazard manner because the flavors were well developed and the seasoning was spot on in all our dishes. I will definitely be back & would highly recommend this place!“

“The chicken is amazing here!“

“After checking into a local hotel quite late (9:30 pm) after missing a connecting flight at O’Hare, we were looking for a place for dinner that we could walk to, was open and wasn’t fast food. Funbeerking was perfect and…fun! They are open until 1 am on weeknights. It’s apparently a traditional Korean gastro pub, maybe even a chain from Korea. The food was terrific - we had the K-spiced boneless chicken and the bulgogi pizza on pastry crust and both were super yummy. The service was also attentive and nice and they had K-pop videos playing on a big screen throughout. Very very fun and highly recommended!“

“I admire this place! They provide delicious meals, their menu is rich, The chief cook in that restaurant is a real authority in the kitchen, I like very much eating all their dishes. The food is always fresh, the service towards the guests is nice. I frequently visit this restaurant and I not even once was unhappy. Highly recommended.“

“I was wanting to try Korean style fried chicken. I was not disappointed. The chicken is crispy, moist and just the right amount of spice. The menu looks so good, I had difficulty deciding what to get. I will definitely come back.“

“We decided to give Haewadall another shot and it has turned a new leaf. The jokbal was soft and tender and freshly made; good quality. The bossam was also soft and naturally sweet; albeit not as naturally sweet nor as tender as the first year it opened (I remember wanting to eat the bossam as is without sauces). It did have a slight pig smell but not repulsive at all.
I would definitely go back and order both dishes again.
It seems like it’s starting to build back up the older Korean clientele (which are the best judges/most critical). The side dishes were pretty good.
Service was also good.“

“If you're a late-night foodie, this Korean BBQ place is a hidden gem you shouldn’t miss. Designed with a nostalgic old-Korea vibe, the restaurant offers a limited but well-curated menu that truly hits the spot. One of the highlights is the all-you-can-eat option—perfect for those who love to indulge. It’s been around for years, and you can feel the experience in both the flavors and the service. The staff are genuinely attentive, frequently checking in to make sure everything is just right. Whether you’re looking to satisfy a midnight craving or enjoy a hearty Korean BBQ experience, this spot won’t disappoint.“

“Let's get the negative out of the way, it's always packed, and sometimes it's difficult to find parking. With that being said it being always full is a testament to how great this place is. The food is always fresh no matter what day of the week you go. This place is by far my top 1 in the state for Korean BBQ because of the quality, quantity and price. 3 people can eat comfortably including beer for less than $100 (not including tip). The consistency of their flavors and quality has been refreshing and we will continue to be regulars. I recommend this location to anyone looking for a great weekend meal, a date, or taking the family out for great food.“

“The food is delicious and staff is very welcoming. Great vibe to relax and visit with your friends. I come here every time I'm in the area.“