11 Best Korean Restaurants near Champaign

“my new favorite place to eat in champaign“

“Kimbap is great! Lots of filling and I heard that the other flavors are really good too. Only thing was that the chicken inside the Kimbap was cold. I was also a little disappointed with the fish cake soup as the fish cake was pretty bland. The broth itself was alright but I wouldn’t buy it again. Would definitely come back to try the other Kimbap though!

Teriyaki Chicken Mayo Kimbap - $7.50
Fish cake soup - $4.50“

“Delicious food with reasonable price!“

“I love this restaurant so much. It is easily in my top 5 restaurants of all time. Jipbap has everything you could want in a restaurant—amazing food, good selection, great service. I recommend the tofu or bulgogi and suggest adding egg! It’s worth noting that we accidentally arrived just 15 minutes before closing because we were unaware of their summer hours and they graciously took our order anyway. Everyone should go try Jipbap ❤️“

“Man oh man, this restaurant makes my tummy happy.

The food: I don’t have words to describe how good it is. I live in Virginia but each time I go back all I can think about is the soon doo boo from Yogi. And don’t even get me started on the fried rice, it’s heavenly.

The service: These people here are so damn nice. Genuinely my second family. I’m an out of state student but every time I eat at Yogi I feel like I’m back at home.

The Atmosphere: LEGOS LEGOS LEGOS GALORE!!! I love legos so much but Yogi seems to love it more!

I can’t really express how much I love this place but let me just conclude with this:

If you asked me to live in a world without McDonalds or world without Yogi, I’m saying bye bye to McDonald’s without hesitation, AND I USED TO HAVE MCCHICKENS IN MY INSTAGRAM BIO!!!

Please do yourself a favor and just GO TO YOGI!

I wanted to take a picture of the food but I got hungry so my bad“

“Spoon House is hands-down one of the best Korean restaurants on Campus! Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a comforting meal, this place delivers incredible flavors, generous portions, and top-notch service.

I had the pleasure of trying several dishes, and each one was bursting with authentic Korean flavors. However, the absolute standout for me was the Jjam Bbong (Seafood Soup)—a steaming bowl of rich, spicy broth packed with fresh seafood and vegetables. The balance of heat, umami, and deep seafood essence was perfection. If you love bold flavors and comforting spice, this is a must-order!

Other Highlights from the Menu:
• Beef Bulgogi – Thinly sliced, tender beef perfectly marinated in a sweet-savory Bulgogi sauce and stir-fried with vegetables. Served with rice, this dish was juicy, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
• Regular Bibimbap – A beautifully arranged bowl of rice, seasoned vegetables, and a fried egg, served with a spicy-sweet Bibimbap sauce. The textures and flavors blended perfectly, making it a great choice for a balanced meal.
• Korean Fried Rice (Beef Bulgogi) – This dish was a delightful surprise! The fried rice was well-seasoned, packed with vegetables, and topped with a runny fried egg that added extra richness.
• Taco with Spicy Pork – A fun fusion dish! The spicy, gochujang-marinated pork was incredibly flavorful, wrapped in a soft tortilla with crisp lettuce and a zesty house sauce.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere, and the staff is super friendly and attentive. Despite being busy, they made sure every table was well taken care of, and the food arrived fresh and hot.

Final Verdict:

Spoon House is a gem that truly delivers on authenticity, quality, and value. Whether you’re a fan of Korean cuisine or trying it for the first time, this place is a must-visit. I was always back for more of that amazing seafood soup!

Highly recommend—5 stars all the way!“

“Seriously this was such an amazing night. The food was amazing and we ate a ton and the song choices were excellent in variety and quality. The private rooms allowed us time to really belt it out. I had a great time with my lab group and I'll definitely be back!“

“I tried the Secret Sauce and Original Fried Chicken, and both were amazing. Crispy, juicy, and full of flavor — just like back home in Korea. It was so comforting to get a true taste of Korean fried chicken here in the U.S. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Food portions are very generous for its price, and there are many choices of menus to choose from. I recommend Soon Doo Boo (signature dish), Bulgogi fried rice, Boo Dae Ji Gae, kimch jaeyook bokeum.

Update: New menu has been added. I have updated the menu options.“

“Delicious food and great service“

“Delicious food with A+++ service. We ordered the Beef Bulgogi Bibimbop and the Fried Rice with Beef Bulgogi & Kimchi - both were wonderful. They provided 4 fresh, delicious sides: broccoli that was crisp with a mild peppery garlic flavor, the best potato salad I've eaten (was whipped and little sweet with just the right amount of mayo), a cold cucumber salad that's so fresh, and crunchy raddish marinated in a sweet beet juice. Perfection! We also couldn't pass up on the seafood pancake which is divine there. Shin provided top notch service helping us make decisions, encouraged adding their homemade (so yummy) hot sauce to my bibimbop, and she was so friendly too! We can't wait to return!“