“Iron Age Korean BBQ in Glenview is definitely a unique experience and worth checking out if you’re into K-BBQ.”
Iron Age Korean BBQ in Glenview is definitely a unique experience and worth checking out if you’re into K-BBQ. For $29 per person, you get unlimited meat brought straight to your table, and you grill it yourself - fun and super satisfying.
They’ve got a big variety of meats. Our favorites were the beef bulgogi (easily the standout), the seasoned steak (also really good), and the Iron Age soy beef steak, which had great flavor. We also tried the lemon chicken - it was just okay, didn’t really stand out compared to the others.
Don’t be fooled into thinking you can power through unlimited rounds - we thought we could eat way more, but once you’re into your third meat, you feel it. It’s definitely filling!
They offer sides too. A lot of people recommended the spicy rice cakes, so we gave them a shot, but honestly, we didn’t like the texture - kind of spongy and not our thing. I’d personally skip those next time.
The atmosphere is something else — loud K-pop music videos projected all around, almost like eating in a club. We actually liked the high-energy vibe, but it’s definitely not for everyone. If you’re looking for a quiet dinner, this might not be your scene.
They also serve different types of radish as sides at the table, and I personally loved those. Again, that might be hit or miss depending on your taste. My family didn’t like it.
Service was top-notch — super friendly staff who kept things moving and checked in often.
Just a heads-up: you can’t make a reservation, and this place gets busy. We had to wait about 40 minutes on a weekend night, but it still felt totally worth it.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend giving it a try — great food, fun experience, and solid service. Just go hungry and maybe bring a little patience for the wait!
