8 Best Korean Restaurants near Gurnee

“This past December marked the first time in over 36 years that I've had a decent corndog for a change.When I was growing up a navy brat from June '80-Nov '87 on a US base in Japan, there was a place directly across the main hwy right outside off base.They used to make em fresh but not the way they do it here with the different styles to choose from.For decades, any corndog I've had anywhere has been from frozen, pretty bland and not so enjoyable. They are really good here and indeed something different.The good thing about this venue is that there's really no other immediate competitor with the exception of Kong Dog down in Vernon Hills.Hope this place continues to rake in the business and stays for decades to come, awesome corndogs!“

“The service at CM Chicken was absolutely amazing! The staff was so attentive and friendly. Our server (or maybe the manager) noticed we might need a phone stand and brought one to us without even being asked — such a thoughtful gesture! The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. Everything about this place was perfect — great food, great service, and a very warm atmosphere. Definitely coming back again! 💛🍗“

“Such great food! Love the Cup Bap with clear noodles and spicy pork. Yum!!“

“Blue House Korean BBQ delivered an excellent meal from start to finish. My absolute favorite was the Kimchi Pajun Spicy—a perfectly fried kimchi pancake served with a flavorful soy dipping sauce. Crispy on the outside, packed with bold flavor inside—truly a standout dish.

The overall dining experience was fantastic. The staff was friendly and attentive, and I really appreciated the call button at the table, which made it easy to request assistance without interrupting our conversation or meal.

One clever detail I loved: napkins were conveniently stored on the ledge by the table, so we could grab more whenever we needed—no need to ask!

Great food, great service, and thoughtful touches throughout. Highly recommend!“

“flew in from NC for vacation and i seen this place with good reviews so i decided to come and try the food out . Definitely recommend prices are fair considering how fresh the food is and how great service the service is . the owner works front of the store and he took very good care of us even gave us free candy . if i ever come back to illinois i’ll definitely be back“

“Service was impeccable and the food is sooo good. We ordered hangover soup, both squid and beef stone bowl bibimbap, ttokbokki, chicken fried rice, and the mandu. I'll definitely be recommending this place to my friends and look forward to my next visit. :)“

“Great food and atmosphere. The chicken is always crispy and tastes delicious even after 20+ min, but the corn dogs are the best part. Esp sweet potato with plant based sausage 😋 all the employees are friendly too. Seeing them puts a smile on my face. Highly recommend at least once!“

“It’s tasty, but sometimes the chicken has a smell. On weekends it’s usually good, so I order then. But when I order on Wednesdays or Thursdays, the chicken often smells. That’s why these days I only get it on weekends. During the week, if I want chicken, Popeyes is better.“