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Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine, Deer Park, IL

Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine

4.8
4.8
30 Reviews
$30 and under
Korean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Welcome to Mother's Apron (“eomma-ui apchima” in Korean), where the spirit of maternal cooking thrives. In many cultures, mothers pass down cherished recipes, embodying traditions and flavors that nurture familial heritage. In Korean culture, "hand taste" (“sonmat”) captures the unique touch that comes from a cook’s skill and love.

With this in mind, the partners of Mother's Apron aim to deliver an exceptional Korean culinary experience that evokes the warmth of mom's cooking.

With over 30 years in the restaurant industry, we proudly introduce ourselves as pioneers of Korean BBQ in the greater Chicagoland area, led by our esteemed founder, a local icon known as the godmother of Korean cuisine. Our journey redefines Korean dining through authentic flavors and unmatched hospitality. Join us to savor our signature dishes and discover why we are celebrated as a culinary legacy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Contemporary Korean, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (224) 662-4974
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine offers an "authentic Korean dining experience" with "spectacular food quality" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the beef Hanjeongsik and variety of kimchis, praising the restaurant's upscale ambiance and "excellent" service. It's a "trendy suburban spot" that brings a taste of Korea with "generous portions" and "unique flavors."

30 Reviews
  1. Roy

    VIP

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They charge too much for the portion size. Most korean restaurants give you twice the amount of food for what you got here

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  2. John

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good experience. Joy was very helpful guiding us through the menu and explaining the various dishes we ordered. She checked on us regularly to be sure everything was satisfactory. It was a very good experience and we enjoyed the food very much.

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  3. Karen

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Eating here was an experience! The presentation was very good. The hot food was hot and the cold dishes were cold We had a reservation for 1:30, the last lunch reservation offered. We were the only customers so needless to say we had excellent service.

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  4. Anthony

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our experience at Mother's Apron Korean BBQ. Service : We were a little disappointed in our waiter.; not overly friendly or attentive, nothing bad but not great. Food: We enjoyed our appetizers of potstickers and Truffle steak. Loved the Truffle Steak presentation, but wished it had more steak and slices vs what appeared to be shredded steak. The flavors were great on the Truffle steak (maybe hit it with a little more truffle oil...?). Potstickers were solid, but could have used a different sauce to stand out vs soy sauce in a dish that made it difficult to dip. My wife had the appetizer Spicy Squid with Korean Angel Hair for her entree. It is a lot of food for an appetizer, let alone for an entree. Please cut back on the amount of pasta and make the spicy squid the star. Great flavors, but way too much pasta. I had Pork Bulgogi. It was delicious. Fantastic flavors and oh so tender. It was definitely the star of the meal! Our friends had the Beef for 2. The Beef for 2, the Beef Bulgogi and the Short Rib were over cooked, a little tough and dry as well, especially the short rib, but the flavor was good. This came with a huge assortment of side dishes that were not explained adequately. Please cut back on the side accompaniments.Not all of them are needed and a lot of food went to waste as a result. You can eliminate the crab legs. Too hard to get any crab out of the leg, very messy and the flavor was very fishy. Some of the other sides could use improvements as well. Not sure if I would go back (more because not a huge fan of Korean Cuisine), but we loved the ambiance of the restaurant. I would suggest you order the entrees for one as it is the right amount of sides (still a lot), and easier to enjoy. I would definitely recommend people to try it and support our local ethnic restaurant cuisine!

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  5. Danny

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and company!!!! Keep up the good work!

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  6. Sean

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Korean cuisine I’ve had. My husband and I shared the beef HANJEONGSIK, and it did not disappoint. So fun to try all of the different kimchis and side dishes. And the service was lovely. Our waitress was so attentive and really took time to explain all of the dishes to us. Will definitely be a return customer!

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  7. David

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good, authentic Korean food with upscale ambience for suburbs. Short braised ribs was really flavorful and tender plus the individual side dishes were fresh, except the kimchi was little sour.

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  8. Mark

    VIP

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time there and it was as good as the first! Food is fantastic. Plenty for everyone. High quality. Recommend highly!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! One in our party had a gluten intolerance and the server verified with the chef that her food choices were gluten free and safe. The server was excellent and very responsive to our needs. The ambience was very pleasant! This is a great find!

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  10. Corinne

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is so nice, and the staff were wonderful. I wanted to LOVE it, but the food was only okay. With that said, the appetizers were actually great, but the Bibimbop was bland, had too much rice, and the "raw egg" on mine was actually hard cooked by the time it got to me. The Beef Bulgogi was unseasoned and kind of tough. Again, I wanted to love it, because our server was adorable, and the host was gracious, but if I want good Bibimbop, I'll likely go back to Ttowa in Arlington Heights.

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Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine is rated 4.8 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine

21720 W Long Grove Rd, Deer Park, IL 60010

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Deer Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Contemporary Korean, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Wine
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