Workout Rice — Restaurant in West Chicago Township

Workout Rice is nestled in the food court of Gangnam Market, or as we like to call it “Korean Whole Foods.” We came here on a whim to sample a variety of the food court’s options and IMO, Workout Rice was the tastiest one!

We got the Three Toppings Combo Donburi and it was made fresh to order so when I got it, it was hot and fresh. The 3 toppings consist of: WAGYU beef tongue, sliced beef, beef chunks served on rice, and it comes with a side of miso soup, toasted garlic, tamago, pickle radish and cabbage. Everything was so tender, flavorful and delicious, perfect on a chilly Chicago evening. Elevated comfort food! The only reason why I took off one star is because it was a little steep for a bento box at $18. But perhaps it was the Wagyu that bumps up the price. I do wish they gave you just a touch more meat.

But overall, very delicious and would...

After seeing Gangnam Market reviews on Tiktok, I decided to check it out. I ended up eating at the food court. I selected the Gyu Don with Domestic Wagyu at 'Workout Rice'. WOW!!!!! They knocked this dish out of the park!!!! I am a very picky person, but one bite of the food, my mouth, was savoring for more!!! As others have mentioned, its WAGYU sliced beef served on rice, topped with thin sliced green onion with a side of pickle radish and cabbage. The rice was slightly soaked with the beef juice, and everything melted after every bite!!! I feel that i am eating at a 5 star restaurant!!!!!!! I highly...

Maybe the best gyudon (beef bowl) I've had outside Japan. Deliciously seasoned beef, yummy sauce that dribbles down into the bed of rice, and some nice pickled yellow radish (I think) made for a very satisfying lunch.

Located in a funky, neon-splashed supermarket with other quality food court offerings, I could see this being a destination spot. It's not fast food, so plan to wait 15-20 minutes after ordering - fortunately, you've got a truly unique supermarket experience to distract you if you didn't...