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Hoffman Estates · Korean

Go Goo Ma

4.6299 reviews ·Opens at 11:50AM tomorrow
Portions are plentiful, authentic and delicious
Michelle FoyMichelle Foy · 781 Google reviews
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Go Goo Ma — established korean in Hoffman Estates with a loyal following. Traditional preparation with honest flavors. Friendly without hovering, and family-run. Michelle Foy: "The service was very friendly and the food was made to order and it’s fresh"

What 299 diners keep saying

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1606 Algonquin Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Hoffman Estates
Today11:50AM-9:30PM
Sun12-7PM
MonClosed
Tue–Sat11:50AM-9:30PM
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What 299 diners keep saying

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Review photo by joyce
Jun 2026

Authentic Korean cuisine that isn’t just kbbq. The service was so sweet and he even packed my leftovers in the box for me. It is self service / self seating. The food was delicious!! Will definitely be a new staple Korean restaurant for me.

joyce

joyce

12 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jeremy B
May 2026

Absolutely wonderful! My first time in, and the chef recommended the #1: dole-sote bipimbap …delicious! The hot stone bowl made for an amazing dining experience, awesome combinations of flavors and textures. The hot & iced teas were delightful as well. Can’t wait to come back next time I’m in the neighborhood.

Jeremy B

Jeremy B

53 reviews on Google

Review photo by J&C Travels
Feb 2026

Mom and pop Korean restaurant! The flavors were great and everything was cooked very well. It was so cute seeing the owner cook in the back himself and all the attention he put into each dish. Will definitely return!

J&C Travels

J&C Travels

59 reviews on Google

Review photo by A K
Jan 2026

I loved the food here. Very authentic Korean food and high quality especially for the price. Family owned restaurant. I will visit again.

A K

A K

267 reviews on Google

Review photo by M K
Dec 2025

Delicious authentic Korean food at a great price. Food was fresh and felt home-made. The owner was welcoming. Would recommend 10/10

M K

M K

221 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mackenzie Murray
Dec 2025

My favorite spot for Korean food! Everyone here is so kind and the food is delicious!

Mackenzie Murray

Mackenzie Murray

4 reviews on Google

Review photo by Sebastian O
Dec 2025

First time here. Great food! Great job!

Sebastian O

Sebastian O

39 reviews on Google

Review photo by Sandro Paladia
Oct 2025

Nice authentic Korean food! Food taste is amazing.

Sandro Paladia

Sandro Paladia

12 reviews on Google

Review photo by Di Wu
Mar 2025

Authentic Korean food, family-style. It takes a little longer to cook the food but the wait is definitely worth it! No tips needed bc self-service.

Di Wu

Di Wu

14 reviews on Google

Review photo by Sam W
Feb 2025

Home style Korean dishes. Generous portion. Just like my Mother-in-law's cooking, and she is good. Though their dole-sote bi-bim-bop is very delicious. Hope she doesn't mind me saying so.

Sam W

Sam W

83 reviews on Google

Review photo by Cailyn Cho
Nov 2024

The food was really good and it was authentic, probably a hidden gem. The owner was really friendly and he seemed really hardworking bc he was the only one running the kitchen and the counter. The cheol-pan dishes are good and my mom who was a korean liked the soondubu (soft tofu) stew. The music is also a good touch, I liked the classical music.

Cailyn Cho

Cailyn Cho

28 reviews on Google

Review photo by Michelle Foy
Nov 2024

Go Goo Ma Korean Restaurant is a real hidden gem of a place. The place has easy parking right in front. The dining room is spotless and offers comfortable seating. Even if you’re not familiar with Korean food, they have pictures of all the entrees coinciding with a number and spelled out in English so it’s very easy. We ordered the Beef Stew with noodles #10 & Sweet & Sour Sizzling Chicken #6. They both came with a couple delicious bon chon (side dishes) as well as a nice dish of rice and my chicken even had a little bowl of soup! The service was very friendly and the food was made to order and it’s fresh. They also provide free buckwheat tea which is really nice in cold months and iced tea in summer. Both entrees were very good and served steaming hot. The stew was in a bowl that kept it hot while eating. The sizzling chicken came out on a heated platter with the sauce on the side to drizzle. Portions are plentiful, authentic and delicious. This is a very nice place to relax and enjoy a meal as it’s pretty quiet inside.

Michelle Foy

Michelle Foy

815 reviews on Google

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