24 Best Korean Restaurants near Hoffman Estates

“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.“

“Under New Management“

“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.“

“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!“

“Bowlful of Korea is such a cute little spot! The restaurant is nicely decorated, clean, and has a really welcoming atmosphere. There’s also plenty of parking, which is always a plus since it’s conveniently located right next to a Jewel-Osco. Only downside is that there is two individual bathrooms which I could foresee being an issue if the place is packed.

The restaurant is self-serve and kiosk-style. You place your order at the kiosk, grab a number, and sit at any available table. They’ll bring your food directly to you, so the process is super easy and convenient. There’s also a designated area where you can grab water and utensils yourself.

One thing I thought was a really nice touch is that they have an additional private room on the side that’s available to rent for events. I could definitely see this being a great option for birthday parties, bridal showers, intimate gatherings, or other small celebrations.

We ordered three things: Chicken Katsu – $14 and two Assorted Sashimi Bowl – $21 each. Everything we tried was delicious and came in generous portions. I especially appreciated how fresh and balanced the bowls felt, with a great variety of vegetables alongside the protein. The meals felt filling without being overly heavy, and there was a nice variety of ingredients in every bowl.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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 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!“

“Always amazing food and super nice owners“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“The best tonkatsu restaurants currently in Chicago. The traditional king katsu, in particular, is impressively large. The takoyaki is also excellent. It comes out fresh and hot, which is great. I highly recommend the Traditional King Katsu and Takoyaki for value for money.“

“I've seen Korean corn dogs on social media and wanted to try one. I got the three corn dog combo and was not disappointed. The Tiger fries were amazing 😋 as was the brown sugar boba tea. Definitely worth a stop on the way home for this treat.“

“I was wanting to try Korean style fried chicken. I was not disappointed. The chicken is crispy, moist and just the right amount of spice. The menu looks so good, I had difficulty deciding what to get. I will definitely come back.“

“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!“

“Best BB.Q franchise for me. Gives the biggest peices, excellent saucing, and service.

For whatever reason many BB.Q Chicken locations only allow you to select only one flavor for a medium order. So if you want two different flavors you have to pay the higher charge to get two small sizes In different flavors. This location allows me to order two separate flavors for a medium order which saves me a headache, and a little money. I am willing to drive 5 minutes further to go to this location than the other 3 or so BB.Q locations that are slightly closer as a result. Keep up the good work guys!“

“Delicious food. Good drink selection. Fantastic fried chicken.“