Seoul Bites

We ordered the Korean fried rice, Korean chicken wings and dolsot bibimbap - every item was delicious and arrived at our table in about ten minutes. The wings were piping hot, flavorful and crunchy. The bibimbap arrived sizzling in a stone bowl - the rice stayed warm the whole time. And the beef in the fried rice had unique Korean spices. The atmosphere was also serene. Serving size is huge - two people can share one dish. A large service charge added to bill.

We had been looking for halal Korean food for a long time. It’s very hard to find in our city, so we drove 40 minutes to come here because it’s fully halal and our friends recommended it. They said the japchae is very good and similar to our traditional glass noodle salad. They have a digital menu, so you can order by yourself. But we asked the waiter to take our order because we wanted one dish without salad. Here’s what we ordered: Japchae – 10/10 Very delicious, especially when it’s warm. It became our favorite. I would definitely come back just for this dish. Chicken Katsu – 8/10 Crispy and thin chicken with white steamed rice. Very tasty. Spicy Beef Soup – 10/10 The broth was clear and flavorful. No eggs and no tofu, which I liked. Very good. Fried wings in honey & pineapple sauce – 8/10 The sauce was really good. Chicken was soft and tender. Maybe it would be even better if the sauce soaked more into the chicken. Bubble tea (cheesecake) – 9/10 Not too sweet, which is nice. But the cheesecake flavor was not very strong. About the service: Honestly, we were confused about the 15% service charge. The waiter asked us to pay right away when we ordered — and the service charge was already included. This was before we even got our food and before any real service happened. He only brought the food to the table. He didn’t refill water, didn’t check on us, didn’t ask if everything was okay, and didn’t ask if we needed anything else. No one came to our table during the meal. We don’t mind tipping at all. We would have left $20–25 anyway. But adding the service charge automatically before actually serving us felt a little strange. But the guy was very kind, but the service… Overall, I still recommend this place. The food is really good, especially the japchae. We will come back for sure.

I don’t usually leave reviews unless the food is really good and wow, the food here is OVERWHELMINGLY good. I normally eat alone and just scroll on my phone, but when I’m here, I seriously enjoy every bite. I don’t even touch my phone the whole meal. The Korean fried wings are crazy good. Super crispy on the outside with flavorful sauce, but the inside is what gets me. The meat inside is insanely flavorful and seasoned so well. And the kimchi stews? Fire. A little spicy, but totally doable. Will probably be coming back here forever. Definitely one of the best Korean spots I’ve been to.

Seol Bite is quickly becoming one of the best spots in the suburbs, adding a true Korean bite to the growing food scene. The food is amazing, and the staff goes the extra mile to make sure you have a great experience. The place is clean, neat, and has a cozy environment with unique décor that makes you want to come back. The ramen was perfectly balanced with soft noodles, and the marinated ribs were the clear winner of the night. Overall, the portions were just right, the flavors on point, and it’s definitely worth the money—not overpriced at all.

The food is good, and it’s definitely a unique experience, especially as a halal option, which is great to see. That said, the portion sizes feel quite small for the price. One thing that really disappointed me was the mandatory service charge. Since orders are placed through your phone and you pick up your own drinks, there doesn’t seem to be much actual service involved. Aside from the food being brought to the table, the experience feels closer to fast food, which makes the service charge hard to justify.

We really enjoyed this restaurant. It was our first visit and I was excited about trying Korean cuisine. We ordered the Korean wings, and the beef and chicken Ramen. The wings were amazing. The sauce was savory and the crust, texture of the chicken and the flavor was perfect. They were the best wings that I've every tasted in the history of wings. The Ramen was spicy and robust with flavor and gave me a chance to operate the chop sticks. The atmosphere was lively and the servers were courteous enough.

We did Dine in Recently with Party of 10. Amazing food , amazing service.we ordered almost every dish. dumplings and spring roll was soooo good. we finished all of them. Bulgogi, Kalbi, Buldak fried chicken, tteokbakki and fried rice for kids was perfect and taste on point. Offcourse sides were going to be tasty as well. we ordered take out for dinner family party! My grandmother to young kids everyone enjoyed their food. Since it is Halal, so that is cherry on top for us. Best Korean food in Illinois.