Koco Table - Evanston

I’m a huge fan of Korean cuisine, and this restaurant is one of my favorites! I've visited a few times all the way from Chicago, and it has never let me down. T... read more I’m a huge fan of Korean cuisine, and this restaurant is one of my favorites! I've visited a few times all the way from Chicago, and it has never let me down. The service is quick, and the food is delicious with generous portions, perfect for family-style dining. We ordered the cheese buldak, donkkasu, seafood pancake, and galbitang. Everything was wonderful, though I found the galbitang to be just okay; my friends, however, really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this place!

I only came here because Soban Korea was closed. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing. They frequently delivered orders to the wrong tables, and the wai... read more I only came here because Soban Korea was closed. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing. They frequently delivered orders to the wrong tables, and the waitress took our menus before we even had a chance to order. It also took a long time for our food to arrive, and the restaurant wasn’t busy at all. The bibimbap I ordered was not good; the egg had some raw whites, and the vegetables were served at different temperatures, with some being overcooked. The rice was hard as well. On a positive note, my girlfriend's Naengmyeon was decent. However, there was a mandatory 18% tip added to the bill. While I usually tip 20%, I found it frustrating that I couldn’t give a lower tip for such poor food and service—it felt quite insulting.

The food was incredible, the waiter was very friendly, and the service was quite fast. read more The food was incredible, the waiter was very friendly, and the service was quite fast.

Lunch: Kimchi Fried rice w Beef, Crispy Potato Croquettes n Korean Sausage on a stick (can't recall name). Fried Rice came w a fried egg on top; could've used m... read more Lunch: Kimchi Fried rice w Beef, Crispy Potato Croquettes n Korean Sausage on a stick (can't recall name). Fried Rice came w a fried egg on top; could've used more beef but it was good n not too spicy (as I expected cuz of the kimchi). The croquettes were delicious — potato w peas n small bits of veggies fried crispy golden (not dark like my pic looks). I didn't care for the sausage but the breading on it was good.

The restaurant has a pleasant and clean atmosphere. However, the food is only mediocre at best. read more The restaurant has a pleasant and clean atmosphere. However, the food is only mediocre at best.