Woori Jib Restaurant

I haven't never been so offended by a restaurant. My husband often takes guests to the university to Woori Jib, and in fact did so the day before we went. First sign of trouble is when the woman who I presume co-owns the place said in a derogatory tone "is that it?". Later, my husband told me that extra rice was free when you bring your bowl up (incidentally, confirmed by his Korean friends) so I went up and asked for some. The owner immediately told me the charge was $2. As I was not sure, I paid (anyway, being pregnant I was hungry). Next in line after myself was a Korean student who asked for rice, in the same manner, and it was given to him, free. I recognize that this might seem like a small incident, but it ruined my meal, and frankly my mood for days. I'm still upset about it (it happened a few weeks ago). Would things had been different if I were Korean? Or should I have ordered more than $10 in food? I guess I won't know, because I hardly want to risk it. I've also banned my husband from going with his colleagues and visitors (he firmly agrees). There are other fine restaurants in the neighbourhood, Korean and otherwise to go to. In view of what I find to be abhorrent behavior, I respectfully submit that you should consider your options and circumstances before becoming a patron of this establishment. more

Woori Jib is the best place for Korean food in the Urbana-Champaign area. Their bulgogi is grilled to perfection and offers a wide variety of soups and foods. They are very quick at making their food and it is very authentic. You should try it because Korean food is very popular on campus as Koreans are one of the largest minorities here! more

As someone who grew up on Korean cuisine, I was delighted when I came to the U of I campus and discovered what could be called a plethora of Korean restaurants. Out of all that I have eaten at (and I've eaten at pretty much all of them), my favourite is by far Woori Jib. The dining room, if you would like to call it that, is spacious enough to accomodate its customers. There's really nothing fancy about the interior, but that has no bearing on the food. The menu has a great selection, featuring a large variety of Korean food, from meat to noodles to soups to rice dishes and everything in between. The food is well-prepared and cooked upon order, guaranteeing a fresh meal. Prices are fair considering the quality of food, but it is a little inconvenient that they do not accept credit card, so make sure you have cash on you when heading out to Woori Jib. The service is prompt (it takes no more than 15 minutes for food to be fully prepared) and extremely friendly and helpful. Menu is written in Korean with Englih translations available for those who can't read hangul or for those that would like a description for foods they have never tried before. more