16 Best Korean Restaurants near Villa Park

“Have had both regular and boneless. Forget Wing stop and Buffalo Wild Wings. DAK DAK is the real deal. Huge meaty wings. You have to try these and you won't go anywhere else. On top of all that, it's fun to say DAK DAK“

“We drive over an hour and love everything! Can’t wait to try something different every visit.“

“This Korean spot is the real deal. It's super small, and only has like 4-5 tables, so the wait to dine in can be very long. Some food takes a while to come out and that is not a bad thing, as it tastes simply amazing and you can tell they take their time! The sweet and sour beef here is the truth and super authentic, the kimchi soup is just as good too! Highly recommend both of these dishes; the black noodles are alright, so I'd skip those. The service is friendly, but it's a small operation here (usually 1 person answering the phone, taking orders, handing out orders, seating people, etc.) It's a mom and pop restaurant and I hope it survives and thrives, because this place is doing authentic Korean food right.“

“This place never disappoints. Great service, amazing chicken and overall great atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“It’s like you’re being served by your relatives—they were so kind and accommodating, checking on us constantly. We had Galbi and the beef tongue. The banchans, especially the fish cake, were amazing. The portions were perfect as I didn’t feel overly full/overwhelmed compared to other places. We hope to come back to try their lunch entrees :)“

“I could eat this every single day for the rest of my life! I’ve been really into the spam one and the ratio is great. When they take their time to make it crispy, it’s sooo good 10/10! However when it’s barely fried without the crispy edge, it starts to taste a bit raw (I know spam is cooked pork) 8.5/10.“

“What an excellent eating experience!! The waiter was friendly and seemed to anticipate our requests. It was my first time in a Korean restaurant and I was glad that my son accompanied me and explained the various foods and choices. It was SO comfortable and enjoyable! The food was AMAZING! I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional eating experience!!“

“The food court was very busy during dinner hours but the food was yummy and came out in a timely manner. The cashier was not Korean but I didn’t know and kept talking to her in Korean lol. We had to check our order numbers just in case after we found out she was not Korean.

The owner came out while we were ordering and was super friendly and helped us get our food to the table, even though she didn’t have to.

Unlike some of the other places in this location, they give you actual silverware (in my case, goldware) and it was a lot nicer experience than trying to eat your soup with one of those flimsy plastic spoons. The chopsticks were still the wooden ones though.

I had the galbitang and it was good. Meat was falling off the bones literally, and the broth was yummy. Only caveat was the noodles - they were overcooked.

Comes with 3 barchan items - in my case, soybean sprouts, kimchi and cucumber kimchi.

At $20 per dish in a food court, I’d say it’s pretty steep. Still, I’d come back. Maybe for the Sul-lung-tang (cheaper but similar) next time.“

“Great place for simple, home-cooked Korean food. Feels like Im eating in my grandmother’s kitchen. Not cheap but give generous portions. Friendly and attentive service. Also has prepared side dishes for sale. Bought a bag of their frozen dumplings“

“First time there and it was a treat. The interior of restaurant was well done and the atmosphere was very good. Friendly staff and great service. Prices were reasonable. The food was top notch. Try the Bulgogi which was great. They give you good portions for the price. Highly recommend the restaurant and I plan on being a regular.“

“Come check out these wild wings. delicious a variety of flavors.“

“Stop by here after a stroll at the Morton Arboretum on a hot day! It’s a self-service small casual place with good quality food. No tipping required is awesome 👍😄We ordered Tanaka Box that came with fresh big sashimi and nigiri, the spicy tuna roll had a real kick which I love. The Volcano roll is baked and is done well. Bibimbap was on point, too. I would stop by again next time we come to the arboretum.“

“It’s a mall food court where every table is dirty and rocks so not a great atmosphere. However the guys working at Kong Dog are very friendly and efficient and they were happy to answer questions and make suggestions. I have never had a Kong Dog but I give it 10/10 and the mango lemonade was delicious combo too! I’ll be back for sure.“

“I came Lysle for staying overnight. And found this place where I can eat Korean food. The place was little running down, but the food wasn’t bad. I mean good and price is reasonable. I ordered a yukgaejang since I am by myself. Guess what they brought a small gigym (pan cake) for service. I was pleasantly surprised since it is hard to find this type of service in these days. The service was good I mean they are attentive to the customers. Overall, it was good!“

“If you enjoyed a savory taste with the right amount of ingredients- you really have to try this place, it’s just a good hall inside Hmart, noisy and busy but the tasty dishes will make it worth it. Shrimp dish was a little pricey for the quantity but everything else was reasonably priced. My fav jajangmyeon place for sure! The tangsuyuk batter was so lite and chewy- so satisfying.“

“BB.Q has some of the crispiest, crunchiest, juiciest chicken I've had. Top notch. Dine in when you can for a fresher experience, but carry out isn't a bad option either. Incredible that they can slather these things in sauce and they are still crispy and delicious.“