I'm a Korean-American that was born and raised in Chicagoland area and I'm ashamed to say it's…read moretaken me this long to find/try this place.. Hands down the BEST soondae guk I've ever had. Incredible portions of meat in the soup and flavor profiles on all their items leave you wanting more. They also did a great job creating a very cozy atmosphere for diners that feels like it replicates authentic soup spots like this in Korea. 1000% will return.

As a small family owned restaurant, To Soc Chon does authentic Korean soups justice! Definitely a…read morespot that will hit your comfort stew cravings Its a small place with the entrance in the back of the building where youll park in the lot I got the spicy soon dae guk (theyre also known for their blood sausage!), which was loaded with fillings, the stomach/intestine being my favorite. I got it less spicy as their spice levels can really kick your ass. Its a super light and hearty soup, so i personally added additional seasoning to fit my taste It was quiet when we went on a weekday evening so our server was easily attentive and super sweet - really contributing to the family ambiance of the restaurant. If it wasnt so far from the city, id def return more often to try the other soups

Bopsang is such a gem in park ridge! I can't believe I didn't know about this place prior. The food…read moresold and made is authentic Korean food made by the owner herself. The menu provided is perfect; not overwhelming - super straightforward with all the essentials such you be new to Korean dishes. I ordered the bimbipop hot plate and it arrived on a nice tray with little dishes to pair and a soup. Again, authentic Korean meal in how its serve and its size. I do wish I have some other sauces and a bottle of soju to pair with this meal; however, it was still tasty. If you find yourself in park ridge, please stop by. Indulge yourself in something new!

Love this Spot Fast Service Nice Location Fresh and Tasty Ingredients with Great Portionsread more

We got hit with a winter storm but we are in need with some good hot spicy soup and nutritious…read morefood. Tang Korean Restaurant was open and we were so happy to be there! The folks were gracious and attentive. Make our time extra special. The food was good and hits the spot all three of us. We even ordered a seafood pancake as an appetizer (sorry no pic, we devoured it quick) and it was delicious and hearty. The environment and tables were very clean. We love how each table was separate on some sides and made it more special area. They said they are preparing a new menu with barbecue next month! We can't wait to be back and try other items. They have single and multiple portions on their menu.

I 110% percent support sauce to taste. However, just the only places that might, sometimes, be able…read moreto get away with sauce FOR taste are BBQ restaurants. Even then, it's iffy - if the meat can't stand on its own, and needs a bath of some class of syrup, it's maybe not all that good. This is the crux of my complaint with Tang's Bibimbap. The beef within the stone bowl was insipid, lacking any freshness or seasoning. It felt as though it'd been made at least an hour before, and then added as part of assembly. the veggies and egg had some flavor of their own, but not much. It took a *healthy* amount of sauce to turn up the flavor of the bowl. After a couple round of sauce, mix, and taste, I got the flavor turned up to where I liked it. After then, the bowl was fine, and by then the rice had transformed into divine crispness from being pressed into the stone. Don't get me wrong, the bowl became fine. Still, I feel as though there is a difference between food that stands on its own, or one that needs additions to not be sent back. The Banchan were of the same theme as the Bibimbap. While some (not all) had flavor, such as the kimchi, these flavors felt uninspired and plain. Usually, there is at least one or two standout Banchan, but not in this case. An area I want to give points for was the service. The food came out fast, and the server was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Final verdict: The overall experience was okay, in the way that works if you're in a pinch. Sauce is mandatory, and side plates are underwhelming at best. However, despite some misses with the Banchan, the Bibimbap was perfectly edible.

When I moved to the area I was told if I wanted good fried chicken I had to go to a Korean place…read moreand they were right. I tried this place inside H Mart to see how thier's was. The location was clean and the help was friendly enough. They are a bit pricey but not outrageous. I paid 9.99 for 6 of wings. They were available in a variety of flavors but I went with the plain. The wings were disappointingly small but moist and full of flavor. I gave it a 3.5 but rounded up to four because I was hungry and these hit the spot.

My husband went to Toreore on a recent trip to the HMart food court in Niles. Finding Toreore…read morerequires a little work as it is separate from the other food court restaurants but it is worth the trip. We ordered the 6 piece wings with the honey garlic sauce. The lunch special came with French fries and salad. The wings were sweet and not spicy! The French fries were crisp and the salad was an actual salad complete with croutons. The chicken and drink were reasonably priced. I would come back here again. I highly recommend Toreore!

We came here for a weekend luncheon, I miss the desserts and boba tea from Bakersville, which used…read moreto be in the same location. The redecorating and ambience was modern and sleek, with fully operational and clean water features. Grills were gas-operated, one grills there own meat items here. I really liked the natural-stone mini-subway style tiles on the walls. Like a lot of Korean places I have seen, the seats had minimal padding. I think this would be a great place for a date if you're in the area, a prize in an unassuming strip mall anchored by an auto parts store. Food was great, they happily and generously provided more banchan and also gave us complimentary bowls of soy paste soup that was practically jumping out of the bowl. As civilised as I tried to be, using my chopsticks and the cooking tongs correctly, I still felt like I completely stuffed my face like at a trough '^_^ it was all so good. Maybe to accommodate the neighborhood, the banchan was not nearly as spicy as we expected, so that might be great for someone trying Korean for the first time. Some might balk at the prices of some items, such as $24.99 for 1/2lb of raw meat, but we had a very enjoyable time and hope to come again.

PROS - v clean. waitress is v friendly…read more - food is fresh (but not flavorful) - yukhoe is v good, clean, fresh CONS - food is not flavorful. all the stars came off bc the food. just can't recommend as someone who eats and makes korean food all the time - v overpriced as well. v small portions (similar to japanese bbq). overpriced is ok if flavorful and awesome k bbq

One of the places I go to for Korean BBQ I like the fact that their side dishes are free to grab…read morebuffet style. They have a cute little fountain with fish in it. Service was good. Food was great I love all the varieties of side dishes. Meat quality was good we just did the standard this time. And will definitely come back for more Korean barbecue. Happy eating!

visited for the first time on a sunday right when it opened (11:30am) so we were the first ones…read morethere. i was pleasantly surprised with my experience. we all (party of 7) opted for the standard buffet at 31.95 + tax + 18% mandatory gratuity. for meats, we got the beef brisket (chadol) and pork belly (samgyeopsal). out of the all the kbbq ayce places i've been to, this is the best. the quality of the meat is better than iron age and mr. kimchi. for non-meat, we ordered corn cheese and steamed egg which were both good. i like that the banchan (side dishes) are self-serve buffet style. all i tried were good. they had fish cakes, kimchi, cucumber kimchi, acorn jelly, veggies, fruit, tteokbokki, etc. there is also a soft serve machine that had pineapple/vanilla. it was very refreshing. as for the staff, they were all very friendly and accommodating for our 19 month old.

The food court itself overall was very clean and well maintained. However the food from cafe Joong…read moreBoo was only alright. The Katsu was thin causing it to be dry and the cold noodle wasn't cold. There was only one piece of visible ice in it. Main thing that didn't sit right with me was them charging us 50 cent for each Togo box. We didn't have cash so I had to charge 50 cent to my credit card... So if I got it togo initially would I still have been charged the 50 cent?

The Joong Boo Food Court, also known as the Snack Corner, is located on the 2nd floor of the Joong…read moreBoo Market. Their menu is pretty extensive, offering Korean favorites such as: dduk ramen, dduk mandoo guk, bulgogi, chung guk jang, hwe dup bop, yuk gae jang, soondae, and galbi tang. We love dining in or doing carry-out from here, especially the ohjinguh bokkeum (spicy squid stir-fry_ and the daegutang (the spicy cod soup) - both have delicious deep spicy flavors and come with a side of rice and kimchi/ggaduki. Staff are a bit inattentive and forgetful, though - we've asked for spicy sauces/condiments, and it has been forgotten; wished they pay a bit more careful attention to requests! Just make sure you check your items before you leave. Plenty of parking in the plaza lot. +ohjinguh bokkeum +daegutang +located on the 2nd floor of Joong Boo Market +plenty of parking in shared plaza lot

We debated between going here and Iron Age. I'm glad we went to Samgyubsal. From start to…read morefinish, we had a great experience. Our orders and side dishes were brought quickly. Our servers were kind and overall the experience was really genuine. I would come back to celebrate a birthday or an event. It's a bit pricier.

It's been a while since I last ate at Pro Samgyubsal, especially after moving about an hour away. I…read morerecently came back to celebrate a friend's birthday, and I'm so glad I did -- I'd forgotten how good this place really is. We've gotten so used to going to AYCE Korean BBQ spots that I'd almost forgotten what quality à la carte barbecue tastes like. Pro isn't an all-you-can-eat restaurant. Everything is ordered individually, and for some meats, you have to order at least two portions per table. We got two orders of the marinated kalbi and one order of the thick pork belly, which ended up being the perfect amount for the three of us. We also ordered the Gondeure Namul Bap (곤드레 나물밥), and it was a pleasant surprise. It's a Korean rice dish mixed with seasoned gondre greens, and it was flavorful and different -- a perfect side to go with the grilled meats. One thing that really sets Pro Samgyubsal apart is the quality of the meat. You can immediately taste the difference compared to the typical AYCE spots. The cuts are top-notch, tender, and well-marbled. The banchan (side dishes) are also fresh and delicious. The service is decent -- not necessarily exceptional, but solid and consistent, just what you'd expect from a true Korean BBQ restaurant. Overall, don't let the lack of "all-you-can-eat" deter you. The quality here is worth it. If I didn't live so far away, I'd definitely be coming back more often. I thought I had taken recent pics of my recent experience but my phone died so I don't have any to share. But I have the memories for sure!