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Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine, Deer Park, IL

Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine

4.8
4.8
25 Reviews
$30 and under
Korean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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 25 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • North Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine offers a "spectacular" dining experience with "delicious" and "authentic" Korean flavors. Guests rave about the "excellent" service, trendy ambiance, and beautifully presented dishes. The restaurant stands out for its "unique flavors," "friendly staff," and high-quality dining. It's a must-visit for Korean food enthusiasts.

25 Reviews
  1. Sean

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. David

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Mark

    VIP

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Anjali

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty food and drinks , great ambiance, many people but did not feel crowded..

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  7. Denise

    VIP

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    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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  8. Mark

    VIP

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a great discovery! Cool atmosphere. Feels like you are in a high-end trendy city restaurant, but located in the suburbs. Food quality is spectacular! Service is excellent. Strongly recommend without reservation. A must try. We cannot wait to return for more!!!

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  9. Mary

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    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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  10. 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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Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine is rated 4.8 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 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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