Ttowa Korean Bistro
Brian Renken · 138 Google reviewsTtowa Korean Bistro — top-tier korean in Arlington Heights. The flavors are genuine, nothing diluted. You're greeted like a regular, even the first time. Owner-operated, BYOB. "The dakkalbi chicken is grilled perfectly and is a little spicy" — Jon [$$, patio]
What 673 diners keep saying
What 673 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Recommendations: Dak Buns, Ram-don, Samgyeopsal, Dak Galbi, and Jjambbong (if you like seafood) Came here on Memorial Day afternoon with some friends who are from out of town. They were very impressed with everything and so was I. The food and service was excellent. Will most likely go back for more!”
“Very friendly staff and delicious food. We had rice cakes and bulgogi. Both of them are delicious.”
“KFC and pork scallion buns were amazing. I love that they include side dishes. Kimchi isn't spicy (I wish it were but I understand why it's not). Rice was perfect”
“Great little spot. We got there super early and were the only people there. The dakkalbi was amazing. It had a really nice char and overall just one of the best bites I've had in a while. We also got black bean noodles. The lady that worked there noticed we hadn't mixed them and came over and helped us. She was very sweet. Delicious ban chan. Would drive an hour to eat here again.”
“I drive 2 hrs just to go to this restaurant. The owners are cooks too and make amazing tasting Korean food. 2 hrs 1 way and I do it at least twice a year. Nits just that good. Our favorite is the sticky buns, Korean short rib, bulgogi and tofu soup! Update: 2025: a few new items on the menu, Mrs. Park and family make amazing food! Every time I come to the area I still stop in for a bite to eat. Food is so good! Cant get enough. Sticky buns still my favorite! Tofu soup is my 2nd now!”
“Great freshly made food. Full of flavor and super nice service.”
“Świetne miejsce na restauracyjnej mapie Arlinghton Heights , bardzo dobre dania z wysokiej jakości produktów. Warto również nadmienić o obsłudze ,która pracuje na wysokim poziomie. Miejsce godne polecenia na pewno wrócę. Serdeczne pozdrowienia dla Pani PARK”
“특별한건 앖고 문안한 곳입니다 한국식당이지만 한국인을 위한 한국식당이 아니라 한국인이 아닌 다른나라에서 태어난 사람들은 위한 한식 레스토랑입니다 반찬이 인상적이 었습니다 매쉬드 포테이토 처럼 생긴것이 나오는데 한국식 사라다 갈아놓은 맛입니다 오이무침이 고추가루가 들어간것과 안들어간것이 나오는데 치킨무의 오이버전입니다 고추가루가 들어간것도 맵지는 않습니다 저는 순두부를 먹었는 양도 넉넉하고 좋습니다 다른곳 처럼 순두부에 날달걀이 나오지는 않습니다 고추기름보다는 고추가루로 맛을내고 살짝 텁텁한 맛이 있지만 문안한 맛입니다 같이 동행하신분은 비빔밥을 주문했는데 따로 국물이 나오거나 하지 않습니다 제가 방문한 저녁시간에누 주차할곳이 조금 부족해보입니다 스트리트 파킹을 해야합니다 그리고 식당에 서버 분들이 한국어보다는 영어가 더 편해보입니다”
“Calling it a Korean Restaurant is a joke. Nothing tasted remotely Korean. Even the free cucumber side dish tasted extremely sweet, so is the rice cake. Kimchi pancake is tasteless. Hot stone bowl bibimbap is cooked in a skillet and then moved into the stone bowl to deceive customers. And all the ingredients were already mixed unlike the authentic dish. Everything was so bad that we had to ask for to go box to pack everything because we could bear it. A total insult to Korean cuisine.”
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