KBBQ
KBBQ — high-caliber korean in Palatine. The staff makes it feel personal, and handles groups well. Dayna Lee: "The meat was super fresh and tender, and everything was grilled to perfection right at our table"
What 504 diners keep saying
What 504 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Welp. It’s a good sign when all other patrons are Korean! This was hands down the best meal I’ve had in a long time. Absolutely incredibly flavored meats and side dishes. The kimchi- superb. Miso soup- delicate and layered flavors. The marinated meat combination platter has forever ruined all other grilled meats for me 😅. The service was so friendly and prompt, immediately clearing empty dishes and refilling side dishes, changing out the grill when we needed. I’d go back in a heartbeat! Soooooo good!!”
“I’ve been eating Korean barbecue my whole life and the marinated galbi at KBBQ might be my favorite of all time. The quality of the meat is incredibly high and the prices are reasonable considering how much food they give you. This is now my favorite Korean barbecue in Chicago.”
“Best Korean BBQ ever! My forever favorite KBBQ in the great Chicago area.”
“Best korean bbq in town. We went with kids and the servers are super friendly & prepared kid utensils. Definitely recommend this place!”
“So happy to have K-BBQ near my house, especially since there aren’t many Korean restaurants in Palatine! Plus, they just started offering lunch options, which is a huge plus. I always get beef, but I tried the black pork today and it was amazing. The meat quality here never disappoints. Don't miss out on the seasoned side onions—they go so well with the meat. Highly recommend this spot!"”
““It’s very delicious, clean, fast, and the staff are friendly. You should definitely come and try it too!””
“Super delicious food! Well seasoned meat, and the staff was so nice :)”
“시카고에서 한국 고기집 여러 곳 다녀봤지만 K-BBQ가 가장 고기 맛과 한국의 정이 잘 살아있어요. 일리노이에서 고기는 단연코 K-BBQ👍🏻 강력추천! 갈때마다 한국인줄 착각이 될 정도로 살갑게 반겨주시는 정다움이 있고 고기도 pork, beef 가릴것 없이 만족! 반찬도 된장국도 모두 다 맛있어요. 식사하는 동안 내내 필요한 건 없는지 테이블을 잘 살펴봐주셔서 서비스를 받는 내내 기분도 좋구요. 아이들도 좋아하고 잘 먹어서 모두가 만족하는 한끼를 든든히 먹고 돌아왔네요. 갈때마다 음식을 깨끗하게 비우고 오고 배를 든든히 채운 후 만족하며 사진 찰칵!”
“I've always been disappointed that there aren't many restaurants in the Chicago area that serve delicious Korean barbecue, but I can't even remember the last time I had such a delicious meal. The meat was so delicious that I was immediately surprised. It melted in my mouth the moment I put it in. All the side dishes were delicious, and the atmosphere and service were incredibly friendly. My son ordered the raw beef twice, and the meat soybean paste stew was also delicious. I highly recommend this place. Here is the best. 맛있어요~~!!”
“My absolute favorite place for KBBQ. If you get any BBQ meat, it comes with banchan (side dishes), lettuce, marinated onions, rice, and kimchi stew. We really like the thin sliced pork belly, LA marinated galbi, and marinated bugolgi. There usually isn't much of a wait even in the weekends, but you can make reservations if you have a large party. Prices are very fair for such high quality meat. If you pay cash, they'll give you free ice cream. The wait staff are always very nice and are very helpful. Don't be afraid if it's your first time they will help you out with cooking; but, if you've ever used a grill, you probably have the skill set. If I could give this place 6 stars, I would!”
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