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Address: 6032 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053
Phone: (847) 410-7650
Website: https://tosocchonrestaurant.com/
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To Soc Chon | Korean, Asian – Morton Grove, USA
To Soc Chon, 6032 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053, US
Pure comfort food @ To Soc Chon. This “traditional village” makes …
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I’ve travelled many times to South Korean as my wife’s family is from there. Korean food is a main staple at our house. I might have some bias.
The menu selection isn’t large, yet its focused. IMO it’s targeted to less mainstream. The side dishes were extremely fresh with bright flavors. I tried both Su la tang (bone broth soup) & Gam ja tang (a spicy pork & potatoe soup).
The ensemble of ingredients in both resonated well with my taste buds. Specifically it felt like it came together in perfect harmony, whereas with others places feels as if individual ingredients compete for attention. It’s almost as if it were marinated for a long time, however that’s not really case because one does not marinate soup. A lot of thought went into crafting how the things come together.
While we’ve got nice array of Korean restaurants here in the Detroit area, I feel I will certainly check this place out again when in Chicago. This is the closest I’ve found to higher end Korean cuisine in the area. Don’t let the humble appearance fool you; I feel, here they focus their energy on perfecting the craft.
Hotpots or casserole are the main theme here, there is no BBQ, no chicken wings, no sushi, just awesome mouth watering hotpots and these folks know how to make them, aside from fresh ingredients, the broth base is very important. I personally don’t like over spiced food but the broth here has just the right amount of spice in it but not overwhelming that you can’t taste anything else. The flavor combination is just unbelievable, especially the spicy chicken or spicy pork neck bone hotpots. If you want to take a break from the spice you can always order the bulgogi hotpot which is more on the sweet side. There are other hotpot variations with tofu and such. Do try the traditional blood sausage, you can’t just get them everywhere.
Together with prompt and friendly services, you can’t resist coming here at least once a week. The food just warms you from the inside. This is one of the few places that I will always end up over eating .
I ordered the dakgori tang, and the portion was big! There were huge pieces of bone-in chicken (we’re talking whole drumsticks and thighs) and big chunks of potato swimming in a vibrant red broth. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the potatoes were perfectly cooked. The broth was rich, slightly smoky, spicy, and deeply savory. It was one of those meals that wraps you up like a warm hug: cozy, hearty, and deeply satisfying. The banchan was just okay. Both of the cabbage and radish kimchi were lacking flavors, crunch, and acidity. Still, the stew more than made up for it. I’m so glad I found this place just in time for soup season.
The **Gukbap** (soup with rice) here was fantastic. It was rich, flavorful, and comforting—just like the ones I tried in Korea. The broth was outstanding, and the beef was tender and perfectly seasoned. It was obvious that the restaurant used high-quality ingredients. Jokes aside, every bite truly felt like a home-cooked meal. As a Korean food enthusiast, I know that a “gukbap” isn’t complete without a good kimchi, and this restaurant nailed it out of the park. This is truly a must-try restaurant if you are looking for a good K-food in town.
Aside from the food, the service that I received enhanced the dining experience. I felt welcomed from the moment I entered the restaurant. The attentive servers provided everything without having to ask for them. Although the restaurant was packed, they quickly responded to requests from other tables. I appreciated the way they treated every table with respect and courtesy.
Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in town 🙂