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Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine, Deer Park, IL

Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine

4.8
4.8
18 Reviews
$30 and under
Korean

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
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 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • North Suburbs

    Hot spot

18 Reviews
  1. Denise

    VIP

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved that all food was prepared for us. So much food and all really good and authentic Korean!

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  2. Mary

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner here and will return. The food was delicious and the presentation was great.

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  3. Grace

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, highly recommend, enjoyed the food and left feeling so full. We did the kalbi hanjeongsik for 2 and mother’s hanjeongsik for 2 and it was such a crazy amount of food and the variety and flavors were all lovely and well-executed. Definitely a higher-end Korean food experience that’s not focused only on bbq’ed meat. The side dishes are what really shined. One thing to note, perilla leaves are a staple ingredient in many of their dishes, which half of us loved while the other half didn’t. Simply a preference but thought it was something to note to those don’t enjoy the bitter perilla taste. Personally, I loved it.

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  4. Thomas

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place. Service was cordial but slow. Waited 30 minutes for food. As an older Chicago boy, I am accustomed to the Buffet Style Korean Restaurants. Like Kang Name Galbi. All you can eat for about $25 w drinks included. Double that x4 and that was my bill. Tip may have been embedded in check as I forgot to look. Portions tasty but small. I feel like I paid the Coopers Hawk price for something less. Not a bad place. It seems Restaurant pricing up 30% across the board. So, I'm sure that contributes. Just simply not worth what I paid.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place spells class. Smells great as you walk in. The hosts are polite and communicate just the right amount. The food was top notch- bulgogi and short ribs were steaming hot and so were the accompaniments. Oh and do I mention the cutlery serve ware. They were great quality which is how I would judge a restaurant. Fantastic for a date or a friends and friends gathering. Love it.

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  6. Scott

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casual, but modern, clean and well designed. The servers are polite and helpful and the food and experience both excellent! We truly enjoyed unique flavors and cultural experience. Highly recommended for a family or casual date night.

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  7. Amber

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10s across the board. Food and vibes were amaze. We’ll def be back.

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  8. Bobby

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very welcome addition to the local dining scene! Scallion pancakes with seafood were amazing, as were the Galbi and Bulgogi. Great selection of Korean rice wines. Service was great and prices were very reasonable for the quantity and quality. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience tasting many different Korean flavors

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  10. Katie

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful new Korean restaurant. The food is almost exactly what you would get in Korea. The staff is extremely friendly. The restaurant is very clean with a great ambiance. The food was absolutely delicious and we will be going back again and again. It is a bit on the pricy side for a family of 4 but it was 100% worth it. We will go back without the kids next time. My family couldn’t wait to eat so the pictures aren’t a representation of the presentation. They were beautifully presented before we started to dig in! Delicious!

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Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine is rated 4.8 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine

21720 W Long Grove Rd, Deer Park, IL 60010

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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