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Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine, Deer Park, IL

Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine

4.8
4.8
9 Reviews
$30 and under
Korean

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2+ people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Fancy
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 9 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

9 Reviews
  1. Katie

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Lilly

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place we tried during soft open. Had the fish dinner for 2 - cod and mackerel. Food was amazing, authentic banchan, generous portions, loved the pumpkin soup and tofu jigae. Trendy ambiance.

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  3. Mike

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding bibimbop, delicious bulgogi, terrific stew - the whole meal was great. Service was helpful and attentive but not overbearing. Prices were reasonable.

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  4. David

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good amount of food. Lots of Koreans in the restaurant. Enough said.

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  5. Mike

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The second time at Mother’s Apron and was just as wonderful and satisfying as the first time. Food is wonderful and the service is great. We are coming back again and again.

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  6. Ana

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a winner! It’s as beautiful as the trendiest places in downtown Chicago, but it’s quiet enough that you can hear each other speak. The food is excellent - we shared the fish Hanjeongsik, a Korean traditional meal with an array of side dishes (I think we counted 15!), plus rice and soup. The mackerel was grilled and perfectly salted. The cod was tender and seasoned in a lovely sweet stew. The kimchi was almost subtle - a delight to eat. There’s not enough room to talk about every item, but suffice it to say we will be back!

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  7. David

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The interior design was beautiful. It was very modern. The food was very delicious. I highly recommend to visit this Korean restaurant.

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  8. Mike

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you have had Korean food before this will be immediately familiar and may become your new favorite Korean restaurant. If you have never had Korean food before this is the place to go for a unique and accessible experience. The owner genuinely cares about her customers and ensures they have a great dining out! I loved all of the food and the accompanying sides. The kimchi dumplings are out of this world! This gets my enthusiastic recommendation! What is most incredible is I love Korean food and this is right in my “backyard” and it will become a favorite.

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  9. Abraham

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best Korean food I’ve eaten since moving here. The restaurant is really nice inside, great and friendly staff and the food was fresh and delicious! This is my go to restaurant anytime I want Korean food. Five stars for sure!

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Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine is rated 4.8 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Mother's Apron Korean Cuisine

21720 W Long Grove Rd, Deer Park, IL 60010

Additional information

  • Area
    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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Wine
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