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Mr. Kimchi ALL YOU CAN EAT Korean BBQ

BBQ & dining · Chicago · 4.63,657 on Google · 5 reviews here

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EL Elena S
Google review · 4 months ago · 2/5

I usually love Korean BBQ, but I’d strongly recommend not coming after 8:30PM if you’re expecting good service. The experience has felt rushed and unwelcoming. Even though the kitchen doesn’t close until 10:30 PM and the restaurant itself doesn’t close until midnight, it’s very clear that the staff doesn’t want to serve new tables after 8:30PM. The attitude shifts — instead of feeling like you’re a valued guest, you feel like you’re inconveniencing them. The servers lack basic customer service during that time. They’re slow to refill sides, slow to change grills, and rarely check in. It honestly feels like they want you to eat as little as possible and just let the remaining time run out. What’s especially frustrating is that the restaurant is usually slow at that hour — it’s not like they’re overwhelmed. Instead, the servers tend to stand around talking to each other instead of attending to tables, which is what they’re being paid to do. And if the restaurant doesn’t close until midnight, it makes you wonder — what exactly are they doing during that time if they’re not properly serving the guests who are there? Korean BBQ is supposed to be a fun, interactive, relaxed dining experience. But coming after 8:30 PM completely changes the vibe. If you want attentive service and to actually enjoy your meal without feeling rushed or ignored, go earlier in the evening. Otherwise, be prepared for a disappointing experience.

JA James Davis
Google review · 6 months ago · 4/5

Second time here! Friends love taking me here! Had like 10 of us, everyone so friendly, I love the ramen you can get as well as the meats and sides you can order to the table! We had Aza as a server!! He was so nice and helpful! Oh! They have these really tasty ice creams they are shaped like fruit too! I took off one point because they didn’t have working restrooms I really have to pee. This is very annoying.

JO John Calaunan
Google review · 6 months ago · 5/5

This Mr. Kimchi location never fails to amaze! Our server was very accommodating, and our food came super quickly! Keep the fantastic energy, and we’ll definitely come back again.

자두 자두공쥬
Google review · 5 months ago · 5/5

Great all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot. The quality of the meat was better than I expected for AYCE, and everything tasted fresh. The banchan, especially the kimchi, was very authentic and flavorful. Service was fast and attentive, and refills came out quickly. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable to enjoy the meal. Definitely a solid choice if you’re craving Korean BBQ, and I would come back again.

MS Ms.K
Google review · 8 months ago · 5/5

Wish they had just lettuce to wrap the meat, not salad. The spicy tofu soup doesn’t taste Korean, more like Chinese. Service was great, friendly, and they let me dine in alone, which is a plus. Most all-you-can-eat Korean restaurants don’t let you dine alone; you have to be in a group of two or more. Just make sure to call before you arrive if you want to eat alone. Also, they have a military discount. The meat was good and the beer was excellent 👍🏼.

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