Chungkiwa Restaurant

Name: Chungkiwa Restaurant
Address: Plaza United, 1658 Algonquin Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056.0, US
Telephone: +1 847-806-1633
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

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Korean·American

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About

Chungkiwa Restaurant — Mt Prospect korean where the Side Dishes sets the tone. Walk in and you know immediately: this place is real. You're eating the real thing here. Quick and efficient. "The meat was divine; tender, juicy, and an excellent marinade that was ginger forward" — Quintin Coppola

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

5.0

✨Ambiance

5.0

💬Sentiment

4.9

Max Rozenberg

204 reviews

Highlights

CozyOld SchoolFamily FriendlyQuick BiteHidden GemGreat ValueFast ServiceFamily Run

Must Try

Side Dishes

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Knowledgeable staffAuthentic flavorsFast & efficientWarm, welcoming staff

Some noted

Portions could be bigger

Read all 927+ reviews on Google

Specialties

Side Dishes

Location

Plaza United, 1658 Algonquin Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

What 927+ diners say about Chungkiwa Restaurant

“I eat at a lot of Korean restaurants, but this place is probably the best I have had in the US.”

I eat at a lot of Korean restaurants, but this place is probably the best I have had in the US. The food is homemade and not overly salty. All the side dishes were so good, especially their kimchi. It’s the kind of food you’d eat at your grandmother’s home. The service was the best. I guess it’s run by a family and they were very kind, humble and quiet during the meal. The environment is so chill and people were having light, quiet conversations while enjoying their meals. The Miyazaki Spirited Away soundtrack was the perfect touch. We will be back to try the bbq Update: came back the next day for bbq. Delicious beyond words. The quality of the meat is very good. The kalbi was sold out, and they recommended pre-ordering it if you want to make sure you have it

Max Rozenberg

Oct 2025

“Great food and service.”

Great food and service. We had Bim Bum Bop and the Korean pancake! Excellent!

JasonBabler

Sep 2025

“not a fan of tipping culture but i left biggest tip rate by far in my life at this place.”

not a fan of tipping culture but i left biggest tip rate by far in my life at this place. the staff and who appears to be the owner are very humble. they set everything up attentively and quietly in a cozy, isolated dining environment. they dont approach when you are mouthful but when something is needed, they act quick. thats the right measure of the service and respect i need. bbq meat (we ordered combo) was very tender, one of the best i had. the ice cream was a nice surprise that my kids love. i wish they had more variery of the side dishes as thats one of the reasons i love about korean food, but what was served was very very good. overall, my family enjoyed the dining experience very much and we will come back.

ming xiong

Jul 2025

“Genuinely the best KBBQ experience I’ve ever had.”

Genuinely the best KBBQ experience I’ve ever had! Service was amazing the staff was incredibly polite, didn’t have to ask for refills or help etc, and kindly explained each of the dishes to our table. Meat was so tender, fresh and well marinated and not a single bite went to waste! The complimentary ice cream bars at the end were so refreshing and the perfect way to wrap up our meal! Have tried many KBBQ spots but this one really blew me away, will definitely be back again and again!

Anaïs B

Jun 2025

“I really loved everything thing about this place.”

I really loved everything thing about this place. The unique decor, private tables, complimentary ice cream bar, accommodating service, etc. We ordered the bulgolgi, thick cut rib eye, kulgi and hot pot kimchee - all excellent.

Haneen K

Jun 2025

“The waiters were so friendly.”

The waiters were so friendly! We got the hot pot kimchee rice and it was delicious - it also came with a side of soup. There is also refills for side dishes and ice cream at the end. This place is very interesting/unique interior design and a great atmosphere. The prices are good as well. Overall one of the best experiences eating at a Korean restaurants!

Angela Wu

Apr 2025

“I really enjoyed going to this restaurant and this is my favorite Asian food restaurant from all I have went to.”

I really enjoyed going to this restaurant and this is my favorite Asian food restaurant from all I have went to. I like the privacy of the seatings and the service was excellent. The waiter was really nice and treated us really well. The food was really good. My family ordered two bimbimbaps, a seafood pancake, and a beef with sauce. I like how the food came in the hot pots. Everything was delicious. I also liked the soup and tea that came with the food. I rlly like the spicy seasoned tofu. I really like the ice creams we got as a desert, and the ice cream was on the right amount of sweetness I like for ice creams.

Mariana Kataoka

Mar 2025

“Easily the best Korean BBQ I've ever had.”

Easily the best Korean BBQ I've ever had. The service was outstanding, and their meat and seafood special (my husband and I shared this) was a fantastic assortment of food.

Katie Soto

Feb 2025

“The meat is truly amazing, it was sooo good.”

The meat is truly amazing, it was sooo good. The side dishes are very good too. The servers are all super nice and respectful. They are a little bit slower than other Korean BBQ places. But if you have the time and patience this is the perfect place for you.

Ana Im

Feb 2025

“Super attentive and nice.”

Super attentive and nice. Good service. Food was good. Kids got complimentary icecream as a dessert and were very excited. My kid dropped a chopstick and in 2 seconds without even asking they brought a new one.

Jeeyoung Han

Nov 2024

“Came here for a late dinner and it did not disappoint.”

Came here for a late dinner and it did not disappoint! Food was delicious, service was phenomenal, and the space was very cute and cozy. We also got free ice cream at the end! Thank you for the great experience!