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KOW

  • Restaurant in Des Plaines
  • Closed
  • 4.7
    (353)
KOW
Hours
Closed
Monday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Insights
Highlights
Fast service · Great cocktails ·
Popular for
Lunch · Dinner ·
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating ·
Dining options
Lunch · Dinner · Seating · Table service ·
Amenities
Bar onsite · Restroom ·
Atmosphere
Casual · Trendy ·
Crowd
Family-friendly · Good for groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace ·
Payments
Credit cards · Debit cards ·
Location
1518 Market St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States
Reviews
4.7 out of 5
(353 reviews)
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Nicholas P
3 months ago
I think it’s weird that people give 1 star just because the music was loud. To be clear, the music was a bit loud but not impossible to hear everyone in your party. I’ve been to clubs, bars, and lounges where you can’t even hear the person in front of you. This place, you can absolutely have a conversation with someone. Aside from that, we came for dinner on a Saturday night and it was about $35 each for ayce. The meat selection and sides aren’t as extensive as other kbbq places. I’m hoping they will expand on that in the future. The meats that are worth ordering (from what we ordered) are t-major, flat iron steak, bulgogi, pork bulgogi, pork jowl, and garlic butter shrimp. The garlic butter and kow butter sauces are great for enhancing the meat flavors. The katsu and brisket are also good sauces to pair the meats with. I also used the garlic and jalapeños to give meats with no flavor, some flavor. The service was great. He didn’t hover over us but checked back on us periodically. There is a ramen bar but it’s the same as making ramen at home. People act like this is gourmet ramen or something. You can add toppings and eggs that are provided up there to customize your packaged ramen. The ramen is included in your ayce. Overall, it’s about a 4 out of 5 for me.
Alexis Arellano
3 months ago
10/10 Korean BBQ spot! Our server, Cy, was super attentive and helpful and gave us suggestions as to what to order, flat iron steak, beef bulgogi, and pork belly were really good and of great quality. Solid Kbbq spot and in a good location as well for only being open for around 7-8 months. With the addition of the Ramen Bar included with the AYCE meat it was worth the price and very unique!
Hours
Closed
Monday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Location
1518 Market St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States
Insights
Highlights
Fast service · Great cocktails ·
Popular for
Lunch · Dinner ·
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating ·
Dining options
Lunch · Dinner · Seating · Table service ·
Amenities
Bar onsite · Restroom ·
Atmosphere
Casual · Trendy ·
Crowd
Family-friendly · Good for groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace ·
Payments
Credit cards · Debit cards ·
Reviews
4.7 out of 5
(353 reviews)
4.7
5
4
3
2
1
Nicholas P
3 months ago
I think it’s weird that people give 1 star just because the music was loud. To be clear, the music was a bit loud but not impossible to hear everyone in your party. I’ve been to clubs, bars, and lounges where you can’t even hear the person in front of you. This place, you can absolutely have a conversation with someone. Aside from that, we came for dinner on a Saturday night and it was about $35 each for ayce. The meat selection and sides aren’t as extensive as other kbbq places. I’m hoping they will expand on that in the future. The meats that are worth ordering (from what we ordered) are t-major, flat iron steak, bulgogi, pork bulgogi, pork jowl, and garlic butter shrimp. The garlic butter and kow butter sauces are great for enhancing the meat flavors. The katsu and brisket are also good sauces to pair the meats with. I also used the garlic and jalapeños to give meats with no flavor, some flavor. The service was great. He didn’t hover over us but checked back on us periodically. There is a ramen bar but it’s the same as making ramen at home. People act like this is gourmet ramen or something. You can add toppings and eggs that are provided up there to customize your packaged ramen. The ramen is included in your ayce. Overall, it’s about a 4 out of 5 for me.
Alexis Arellano
3 months ago
10/10 Korean BBQ spot! Our server, Cy, was super attentive and helpful and gave us suggestions as to what to order, flat iron steak, beef bulgogi, and pork belly were really good and of great quality. Solid Kbbq spot and in a good location as well for only being open for around 7-8 months. With the addition of the Ramen Bar included with the AYCE meat it was worth the price and very unique!
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