San Maru - Champaign

Good alternative for exciting flavors! Try San Maru in Champaign, IL. A great change from your typical medium-west food, some spices in your life!! The café is very clean, staff was excellent, the food was great, I would definitely recommend it! Love the spicy gochujang sauce, tried the Bibimbop, super delicious!

Very tasty. I have had San Maru twice and I felt that it was a good deal both times. Very tasty food and a friendly staff, (whom kept apologizing for being short-staffed (it's 2022 expect to be shortstaffed the food was excellent with larg portions. Be sure to bring your appetite. It was well packed while my son and I were there but it was a nice atmosphere. We tend to stick out wherever we go and no one stares which was nice.

I was looking for a quick lunch that I could take on the road and the options in this neighborhood were limited in that respect. I am so glad I chose this place. Very authentic cuisine, quaint and comfy interior, and super friendly staff providing very fast service. As a small business owner I love to patronize any locally operated place, and as a lover of international cuisine I get excited when I can tell it's family owned and operated. My excitement on this one was rewarded as the food was outstanding. I don't look like the vegetarian type of eater so she gave me a serving of rice along with mine at no extra charge. I think she was concerned that I wouldn't be satisfied when I don't get a protein in mine lol. It was plenty filling and I didn't eat all the rice, and only 10 bucks in this neighborhood for lunch is amazing. I'll be going back, maybe I'll get some protein next time lol. Either way I'm sure it'll be worth it

This was our first experience at a dedicated Korean restaurant, and it was fantastic! The food was outstanding, and the staff was wonderful. The owner or manager was enthusiastic about discussing the menu items and their preparation. She even recommended a dessert – a type of shaved ice that resembled a beautifully crafted block of milk and water, topped with fresh fruit and various colorful sauces. It was an exquisite treat! This is definitely a place to bring family and friends, and we’ll be returning many times!

This is likely the best Korean restaurant in town. Many of my Korean friends highly recommend it, and the side dishes are truly delicious! You can even request refills. However, the portion sizes are a bit small.