This place is so adorable I love it so much! I had the spicy beef kimchi bowl and it was incredible. My partner got a tonkontsu bento box and they were also very happy. The tea is also delicious, and the staff are super friendly! If you're ever in the Glenview area I would highly recommend, 5 stars all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yvonne Wolf
this is a family favorite. Eating there is like stepping into a Studio Ghibli set. Great value too. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pablo Kim
Food felt like it was pre-prepped then out on refridgerator. My bento had california roll with cold/hard rice and even salmon maki tasted like it was left standing at a refri, and not made on spot. Pretty disappointed youngo to a restaurant and receive grocery market quality sushi..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento Box
Alison
Excellent fresh fish! Cozy traditional interior with relaxing music. The service is fantastic! We were the only ones here during the hours between lunch and dinner. The kind, friendly woman running the store made our meal very special. We had a vegan with us and she made sweet potato rolls for her! So kind. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James
I took my kids out to lunch and had a great time. We didn't have a wait to be seated and the food was great. The service was very good and accommodating to my small children.
When you step in here you feel like you're in someone's home. Food was delicious and homely. The older lady serving me was super kind. This place isn't fancy its just delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Bento Box
Larry Jiao
Food quality isn't up to snuff in my experience, had a frozen scoop of mashed potatoes and a frozen but heated up on a skillet salmon with some sushi in the bento.
The udon was good but the meal and the smell inside left quite a bit to be desired that were not met at the time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Lilia Safonov
Very nice small family restaurant. Tasty udon, fresh fish, good tempura. Not a large variety of appetizers however everything is delicious. Returned several times, highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle
I've been going here since I was a kid. it is the best and I have fond memories. they are so sweet and the food is delicious of course
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
P.J.S
the food was amazing quality and price is very reasonable as well. the lady that served us on 5/19/2025 was super super kind ❤️
Wonderful small local restaurant with great food for reasonable prices.
Joah Kim
Manooben is the cutest little hole-in-the-wall! It's cozy, homey, and owned by the sweetest Korean mama and papa. The kind of place that makes you feel at home. The name of the restaurant is an acronym for maki, noodle, and bento lol. So cute.
I tried the hand roll combo. Two massive hand rolls, packed with fresh ingredients, and a bowl of homemade udon that hit all the spot. The broth was simple but flavorful. It was clean and refreshingly light. The hand rolls were absolutely perfect. I'd go weekly for this combo if this place was near my workplace.
I also tried the spring train maki. The texture and flavors were solid, but those rolls are so fat and hearty, it will fill your whole mouth with every bite. You can really feel the love from the papa chef with those fat cuts.
Lastly, I tried the sashimi rice (Hwedupbap). The bowl was massive, and I wanted one at home so bad. This dish is also very simple, fresh sashimi over rice, drizzled with their homemade sauce. I love a good homemade sauce. I ended up squeezing that sauce onto every bite cause I love my food saucy.
Such a small place, full of love! I can't wait to go back.
nox G.
Ordered a party platter of sushi. The food was very tasty and fresh. The person who attended me was very nice and made sure I had enough utensils for my takeout order. Inside was very clean and organized. Looking forward to returning 👍
Kristin Thompson
This place is amazing. It’s like you are in someone’s home. The waitress was so nice and friendly, like having dinner at a family friend’s place. Food was also delicious. It is tucked away in the back corner of the shopping square. Don’t miss out!
Ellen Prichard
Wonderful, prompt service. Cozy atmosphere. Delicious food. I had the Hand Roll combo with two hand rolls and udon soup.
This place is so adorable I love it so much! I had the spicy beef kimchi bowl and it was incredible. My partner got a tonkontsu bento box and they were also very happy. The tea is also delicious, and the staff are super friendly! If you're ever in the Glenview area I would highly recommend, 5 stars all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
this is a family favorite. Eating there is like stepping into a Studio Ghibli set. Great value too. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food felt like it was pre-prepped then out on refridgerator. My bento had california roll with cold/hard rice and even salmon maki tasted like it was left standing at a refri, and not made on spot. Pretty disappointed youngo to a restaurant and receive grocery market quality sushi..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento Box
Excellent fresh fish! Cozy traditional interior with relaxing music. The service is fantastic! We were the only ones here during the hours between lunch and dinner. The kind, friendly woman running the store made our meal very special. We had a vegan with us and she made sweet potato rolls for her! So kind. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I took my kids out to lunch and had a great time. We didn't have a wait to be seated and the food was great. The service was very good and accommodating to my small children.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Tempura Udon, Bento Box, Gyoza
When you step in here you feel like you're in someone's home. Food was delicious and homely. The older lady serving me was super kind. This place isn't fancy its just delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Bento Box
Food quality isn't up to snuff in my experience, had a frozen scoop of mashed potatoes and a frozen but heated up on a skillet salmon with some sushi in the bento.
The udon was good but the meal and the smell inside left quite a bit to be desired that were not met at the time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Very nice small family restaurant. Tasty udon, fresh fish, good tempura. Not a large variety of appetizers however everything is delicious. Returned several times, highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been going here since I was a kid. it is the best and I have fond memories. they are so sweet and the food is delicious of course
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the food was amazing quality and price is very reasonable as well. the lady that served us on 5/19/2025 was super super kind ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful small local restaurant with great food for reasonable prices.
Manooben is the cutest little hole-in-the-wall! It's cozy, homey, and owned by the sweetest Korean mama and papa. The kind of place that makes you feel at home. The name of the restaurant is an acronym for maki, noodle, and bento lol. So cute.
I tried the hand roll combo. Two massive hand rolls, packed with fresh ingredients, and a bowl of homemade udon that hit all the spot. The broth was simple but flavorful. It was clean and refreshingly light. The hand rolls were absolutely perfect. I'd go weekly for this combo if this place was near my workplace.
I also tried the spring train maki. The texture and flavors were solid, but those rolls are so fat and hearty, it will fill your whole mouth with every bite. You can really feel the love from the papa chef with those fat cuts.
Lastly, I tried the sashimi rice (Hwedupbap). The bowl was massive, and I wanted one at home so bad. This dish is also very simple, fresh sashimi over rice, drizzled with their homemade sauce. I love a good homemade sauce. I ended up squeezing that sauce onto every bite cause I love my food saucy.
Such a small place, full of love! I can't wait to go back.
Ordered a party platter of sushi. The food was very tasty and fresh. The person who attended me was very nice and made sure I had enough utensils for my takeout order. Inside was very clean and organized. Looking forward to returning 👍
This place is amazing. It’s like you are in someone’s home. The waitress was so nice and friendly, like having dinner at a family friend’s place. Food was also delicious. It is tucked away in the back corner of the shopping square. Don’t miss out!
Wonderful, prompt service. Cozy atmosphere. Delicious food. I had the Hand Roll combo with two hand rolls and udon soup.
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