37 Best Korean Restaurants near Arlington Heights

“Always amazing food and super nice owners“

“Love this place. It reminds me of South Korea. It has all the good food and snackies. My only issue is their draft beer is Sapporo (but I get it). They do have bottled Korean beer options. The staff has a call button so if you need attention, hit the button. The have a small patio but perfect for nice nights. The inside has a lot of small booths so it gives that chozy pocha vibe without the temporary popup tent vibe. Still...love this place!“

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

“I came here based on a friend's recommendation, and I'm glad I did! The employee was incredibly friendly and did a great job explaining everything. The food was delicious as well. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely come back again!“

“Food is amazing. Great place to get a lot of protein.“

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

“I cant believe that I'm typing this but KBBQ is head and shoulders better than anything in the suburbs and thats saying something because there are some good places for Korean BBQ. The meat is the highest quality you'll find and easily matches up with anything in the city. Prices are set right and the combos of meats are the way to go. The outside skirt steak is especially food. The loan picture is took doesnt do it justice. Clean and well lit. They have smoke tubes right above the grill so you don't smell when you leave. Excellent service.“

“This is my 2nd time here and I had a great experience twice, 1 for lunch and 1 for dinner. We tried their Chungkiwa BBQ special and it was very good with multiple meat options, all very good quality and flavorful. My favorite was the beef and the spicy pork.
The servers were super nice. AND we got ice cream after!
The restaurant has a very interesting interior design. I love everything about it. Will definitely come back.“

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

“This place is perfect for Korean BBQ lovers. The unlimited grilled meats and authentic Korean flavors make every visit worth it. The bulgogi and galbi were packed with flavor, and the corn cheese and egg casserole sides were delicious. Great atmosphere, great food, and a fun dining experience every time.“

“We lived in Korea, so we’ve had our share of Korean barbecue. New Seoul really brought us back. The meat was fantastic, the charcoal made a big difference, and everything tasted fresh and authentic.

We appreciated the care that went into the food. The banchan were delicious, and the whole meal felt like something we’d have had in Korea. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!!!“

“I went here yesterday. While they do offer Korean tabletop BBQ, I decided to get the Ganjang Gejang (soy sauce marinated crab). It was a little spicy, but the crab was huge and absolutely delicious. Hands down the best Ganjang Gejang in Chicago!“

“Got my car serviced at Six Star across the street so I decided to give this place a try. Although I had an hour ride home the food stayed very fresh and crispy. They hands down have the best corn dogs I’ve ever had. Dubokki was insanely good too. Owner was very nice and helpful with suggestions. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Everything was perfect!“

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

“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 😉“

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

“Highly recommend Joy Grill! They recently added some hot Korean soups to their menu- so good!!

If you’re looking for a good lunch spot, come and get the grill options, you get rice, meat, and Korean side dishes included. Extremely good value. It’s perfect for both a quick takeout or for a dine-in.

For dinner, I’d recommend coming here to try the Spicy Tofu soup or the newer Hot Pot options. If you don’t like spicy stuff, they have really good fried rice and stir fry Korean style noodles too. You can either get a seafood or a veggie tofu soup but there are a lot of other veggie options if that’s your thing.

You can also come with friends and have a drink (they have some good Korean soju and beer). Highly rec“

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

“This place is so good not only did i leave a Google review, but now a Facebook one as well. Hands down the best KBBQ place around. The food is so good. All the meats are amazing even the vegetable sides are delicious. The owners are so nice and sweet it makes you feel like you're eating this world class meal in a family members home. Cant wait to go back!“

“1. Food is delicious (I ordered the fried wings and corn with melted cheese)
2. Drinks are soooooo good. Like incredibly delicious and not overly bitter or too sweet.
3. Service is so nice here. Literally such kind and helpful staff.
4. The karaoke machine is so easy to navigate and use. And the fact that most days out of the week, the rooms are free to use for one hour before 10pm. I have been there twice now and I have enjoyed every single thing about this place.
5. I love the atmosphere.“

“Last minute decision to go to Goo Goo Ma for dinner one night. I had a taste for a stone bowl dish, so ordered the DoleSote Bibimbop.

Goo Goo Ma seems to have one person who works there who takes the order, cooks the food, and takes payment, He's very nice and helpful if you have questions about the food.

They seem to do a lot of business but there were only a few people eating there. There was a steady stream of people coming for take out. They do have plenty of tables for people to dine in, though.

They cook to order so after about ten minutes, my dinner was up. You get a very generous portion of food. There are three sides - kimchee, salad, and soup. All were great. But the main course, the DoleSote Bibimbop was delicious. The bowl is large - filled with rice, vegetables, and chicken. It was prepared very well - the stone bowl is very hot so the rice touching the bowl gets crispy, adding to the texture of the meal. In fact, it is sizzling when it's served.

All in all, it was a nice experience and a wonderful meal.“

“I've had dinner here 5 times and each time it is amazing. The food is authentic Korean. I love getting all the extra tiny dishes that come before your meal. The staff is very welcoming. I highly reccommend if you want to try an authentic Korean restaurant for the first time.“

“They have Filipina staff who is very helpful. She explained their best sellers and answered all our questions about the menu. She's very kind and very pleasant to speak with. Also, the brisket ramen is very tasty. Portion could be a little bit bigger though but at least it's delicious.“

“The food was 10/10. Seriously how is this is the suburbs...it could be in Fulton Market or LA Koreantown. Pork Belly, LA Galbi, garlic shrimp were fantastic. The bonchon was fresh - spicy cucumbers were my favorite. Victoria was great! She handled my dietary restrictions with care and totally trusted her. Highly recommend.“

“1st thing 1st, I don't know really anything about Korean food, I just wanted wings lol. I put this place in on accident on Google maps, but I'm also an adventurous person so I tried it. I ordered the Red Hot Pepper Tikkudak Wings and the crispiness was amazing! Besides the flavor itself, the wings had it's own touch with the crispiness of them. They have other flavors if you don't want spicy.“

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

“I'm from Korea and I can guarantee that it's so delicious that it could even be popular in KOREA!
Especially the Spicy stir fried pork!!
The retro interior design is cool, and the service was perfect! Staff is super friendly!
Recommend this restaurant without a doubt.“

“The lady at the counter was very sweet.

I ordered a shrimp and kimchi dumpling and I was very pleased with both the quantity and price of the dumplings. They were spicy and filling.

I would highly recommend.“

“This restaurant changed ownership not to long ago and rebranded with a new menu. The food is so much better than before and is the best authentic Korean food you can get around here. The staff and service are incredible, and they are always generous with their portions and hospitality. Once of our favorite go to restaurants in the suburbs.“

“Fabulous and authentic! The staff were kind and helpful with recommendations and explaining the menu. I settled on a noodle dish. It was a large portion, very fresh and delicious. I also enjoyed the fresh packaged to-go items and took some snacks for later. Friendly and casual atmosphere. Easy parking.“

“I visited Kong Dog Rolling Meadows today and had the best meal!! Hot Cheeto dog, Dorito dog, and potato, they were so fresh! We also tried the ramen and Tteokbokki - they were so delicious! We will be back very soon!! Staff was so sweet and food didn’t take too long to make!“

“Pretty good overall. Like other reviews seems a bit unorganized. The seating is not very streamlined. We were told three different times to sit. Including leading us to sit when infact the table was not ready. No iPad either to sign in. The service was good, definitely seems a bit understaffed which seems ongoing. They had plenty of tables but people still waiting. I didn’t see any changing of grill not sure how that works. The rice came on a small plate making difficult to eat, a bowl would have been appreciated. We also saw a staff just sitting not sure their role or if they were available to help. Advertised $7 soju but charged full price. World try again though“

“My friend and I dropped into this Korean restaurant on the weekend, and we had no trouble getting seating. We were served pretty quickly, and I ordered a Beef Bulgogi Hot Pot. It came with a side of rice, and there were also those clear noodles in the soup itself. It came out on one of those heated bowls, so the broth stayed hot for quite a while. The flavor was amazing, with the beef, some tofu, and other ingredients blending really well.“

“Now one of my favorite restaurants! My friend and I came in for dinner, and everything was amazing! The atmosphere was so inviting and warm, the food was fresh and tasty, the complementary tea was super delicious, and the owner/chef/waitress was so kind and an absolute gem!

I had the beef bento box, and it was hot and fresh and extremely good. There is so much food you get in each of the bentos! My friend had the chicken katsu dinner and it was the best katsu we've ever had.

Absolute recommend to anyone wanting some comforting Japanese food.“

“--Tried for the first time
--chicken dumplings and waffle fries with onion cream were soo tasty 😋
--the restaurant had a really cute interior, will def try doing a dine-in next time.
-- Sweet & Kind staff!
--.def worth trying“

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