Woo Lae Oak

Doesn't Recommend

Gigo

Joined 3 years ago

Woo Lae Oak. My husband and I have not had Korean Food since 1993.

The last time we had Korean Food it was in South Carolina when I was pregnant with my second child, and I was so impressed with the food back then that we decided to do it again. We heard about Woo Lae Oak from some of our friends in the past, to our surprise the food was as we had expected, but we were disappointed with the service.

The server was not too friendly and did not explain the menu to our family, especially after we wanted a couple of suggestions. After making our selections and finish our dinner we wanted desert, but once again the server did not even bother to ask, rather present us with the bill as if they were rushing us out of the establishment which made us feel very uncomfortable.

If this is your first time trying Korean I would suggest looking somewhere else where the service is more willing to help and make suggestions specially if you are new to the whole experience

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SoHo City Girl

Joined 3 years ago

Best Korean in Chicagoland. I've been to almost every Korean restaurant. Woo Lae Oak is by far the best in the Chicagoland area. The main and side dishes are prepared professionally by people who not only concern themselves with taste, but artistry. At Woo Lae Oak, the ingredients are always fresh. Wheather I've been there for lunch or dinner, week day or weekend, alone or in a large group setting, I've always been pleased. There was 1 time I found the service a little slow, but I think they were just especially busy. I want to point out the warm inviting atmosphere. One big turn off for most Korean restaurants I've been to is the lack of attention to the conditions of the bathroom. At Woo Lae Oak, I found the bathroom facilies, clean, bright, and quite large (even has a sitting area) in the womens' room. I always look for opportunities to stop by when I can. They used to be located on Hubbard St. downtown. Too bad, they left the city. Otherwise, I would be there at least 2 times a week!

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bunkyfunky

Joined 4 years ago

very well worth your time and money. considering the quality of dining experience, the price is absolutely agreeable. best korean restaurant in chicago metro. it's well worth the 45 minutes drive from downtown.

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thebigkahuna66

Joined 7 years ago

ONE OF THE BEST KOREAN RESTAURANTS IN SUBURBS. Excellent service. Ambience was desireable. The food was excellent. I had the Bul Go Gi

lunchbox which I highly reccommend. I'll reccommend this restaurant to friends and family.

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Contributor

Joined 10 years ago

An enormous menu of Korean fare (including unusual barbecue options) in an upscale suburban spot.. The Scene
A predominantly Asian audience flocks to this large, upscale link in an international chain, with warm wood decor, a rotunda ceiling in the main room and plush horseshoe booths. While built-in grills grace most tables, the staff does the grilling for you. Service is friendly, though you may encounter a language barrier.

The Food
The exhaustive Korean menu with many intriguing options is almost universally well-executed--compensating for higher prices and smaller portions compared to most neighborhood Korean spots. Barbecue options abound, with the usual suspects (with various savory and pickled sides, plus lettuce wraps) and then some (scallops, tripe, liver, black boar). Traditional hot pots (beef, seafood, vegetarian) are also cooked at the table. Appealing oddities include giant clams with custardy breading and rib-sticking abalone-rice porridge. The star of the show is the chef's special black cod with vegetables, an exotic and delectable dish in a kicky pepper paste-based sauce.

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livetoeat8

Joined 10 years ago

Great. Woo Lae Oak chains do not have the same menu. There is one particular item that I was looking forward to but the Chicago Restaurant did not have.

Atmosphere and service was excellent but a little bit on the steep side.