San Maru Korean Restaurant

Korean spot off campus that is good but not great. The budae jjigae was extremely sausage-flavored to the point that it was inedible to me. I prefer the flavors of when I make it myself or have ordered from other places around campus or in Chicago. My husband got the katsu (didn’t get a picture) which was probably the best katsu of the places we’ve tried in the Champaign-Urbana area. Not as good as homemade, but a heck of a lot easier than frying at home!

Than banchan was yummy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Delicious food, refreshing sikhye but avoid the uncomfortable bench seating. Planning to try the bingsu next time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was excellent. Will go back if just to eat there!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great atmosphere and nice staff, delicious and variety food. Lunch specials are worth the visit. Get the pork bulgogi box.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bulgogi

Awesome korean restaurant. The staff were incredibly friendly. You know the food is great when there's a bunch of korean families from their grandparents to grandkids eating here! Highly recommend their galbi and red bean bingsu. The galbi is expensive but they give great portions and it tastes perfect. The binsu instantly melts in your mouth and isn't overly sweet. Super easy parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Bean Bingsu

Really delicious food! Everything tasted fresh, and was well prepared. The service was a bit slow, but the food came out hot!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Bossam is really good

Good food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We tried the Bulgogi Take Out Box with Kimchi and the Chicken Katsu (see pics).
Amazing food. Everything was awesome!
We'll definitely go back to San Maru.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dietary restrictions: Love that they offer and clearly mark gluten free options on their menu. Delicious!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu, Bulgogi

Best Korean Restaurant jn Champaign, the Bossam is really tender and nicely seasoned. Their soup is also tasty, lots of people but small restaurant tho.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Bossam

I haven't had Korean food since I left fr Riley area of Kansas in 2014. Today a came across this gem and they did not disappoint. My spicy pork bulgolgi, jab chai and sprouts were amazing. They were so quick with the order for pick up. Inside was clean and pleasant as well as the people. I will be back for more

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place! Very good food. My go-to menu items are the beef bulgogi and the kimchi, pork, and tofu stew.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bulgogi

Food was ok but service was poor. I have had much better Korean food elsewhere. The side dishes they served with the main order were such a disappointment, only 3 varieties. And they only brought us two sets for order of 6 dishes. We asked for more but they never delivered. At the end we were charged 18% tip because of the # of people. I think the service was very poor for that.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

I loved the friendly service and delicious food. I really liked the snowflake red bean shaved ice for dessert.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5