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Ttowa, Arlington Heights, IL

Ttowa

4.7
4.7
197 Reviews
$30 and under
Korean
Ttowa is a family owned restaurant led by husband and wife - Dong Ju and Og Eun Park. Ttowa welcomes new and returning patrons to enjoy a comforting Korean family meal served by the Park family. "또와" (Ttowa) means "come again" in Korean and we hope the food will indeed want you to dine with us again.

Ttowa is currently BYOB. Please enjoy your beverages with our complimentary "banchan" (side dishes) served with all entrees. Please don't hesitate to ask us for refills!

Signature Dishes:
- Dak Buns (Fire Grilled Chicken Buns)
- Dduk Bokki (Rice Cakes)
- Dolsot Bibimbap (Hot Stone Rice Bowl)
- Jjambbong (Seafood and Pork Noodle Soup)
- Samgyupsal (Sauteed Pork Belly)

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Korean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 749-4493
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington Heights
  • Cross street
    Vail and West Wing - across from Jewel Osco
  • Parking details
    Same building as Tuscan Wine Market
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Healthy

197 Reviews
  1. JohnF

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is great and the service was fun and helpful.

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  2. MEDH

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful food and the owner is so kind! It’s a delicious unique cuisine in AH

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  3. nomnom

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Excellent food as always. The interior is more sparse than I remember; could have been post-pandemic related. Just not a very inspiring design, but all the dishes were delicious.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    They were understaffed, so service was slow, but friendly. Food was very good, but also pricey ($28 for entree). Didn't know it was BYOB, so all we had to drink was room temperature tap water.

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  5. PamH

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants. A hidden gem. Owners are so kind and go over and beyond to make the experience top notch.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious and the service was great. The server and the chef tried their best to accommodate my allergy the best they could. They care about their costumers and carry thoughtful conversations. If it wasn’t for my allergy I’d try so many more dishes but my family enjoyed their meals very much!

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  7. LindaC

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is amazing! Portions are generous! Very welcoming!

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  8. ParvinderL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place has some amazing Korean food! The flavours sooo sooo good. The food isn’t too spicy. We ordered a bunch of dishes and every single dish was sooo good. My absolute favorite are their Chicken Dak Buns sooo creammmy! They do not skimp on their meat and you definitely get your money’s worth. Their banchan is alsoo great! Highly recommend this place.

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  9. Burley

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food is excellent. And the staff is warm, fun, friendly, and generous.

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  10. chifoodie

    Chicago

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ttowa consistently provides generous quantities of delicious food and outstanding service. A gem of a restaurant, super convenient for lunch or dinner.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visited this restaurant based on a recommendation from a friend. It exceeded expectations. All the popular items were outstanding and the waiter gave excellent advice. Would strongly recommend and we will be dining here again in the future.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    5 stars+ all the way. The food was great, the service was over the top and the owner even intro’d herself to us!

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  13. Binks

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent though altered to Anericans taste preferences. AL FRESCO dining on a beautiful evening. Would return as the food was great.

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  14. IAnn

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The place was quiet, and they did not have a liquor license. The chicken (most popular) and apps were very good. Hopefully they will continue to grow more.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Korean restaurant around! Highly recommended. Tried everything on menu. Not one bad dish.

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  16. patty

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined with some young Korean friends. They made our choices and explained the dishes. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I expecially liked the seafood rice cake and the egg pancake.

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  17. BobP

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    This used to be one of my favorite places in AH. The food is now so so and the ambiance is terrible. We ordered the boa buns which were cold. The Bulgogi and bimimibap were good but not great. The atmosphere is terrible. Gone is the blackboard with drinks list and specials. The walls are bare and there is no lighting. Towards the back are racks of stuff which shouldn't be visible to diners. The server was loudly yelling at the kitchen staff while we dined. Sorry to see what has happened to this place.

    1 person found this helpful

  18. chifoodie

    Chicago

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, reasonably priced, great service, never crowded. Those pork buns!

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  19. MarkD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food and service. Our favorites are the bimimbab, bulgogi, and belly buns

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  20. AshleyL

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was fantastic. Service was lackluster as they were highschool students running the tables and also answering the phones. They were overworked and didn't seem to know where to go next. We had to ask for our drinks three times and finally followed the "waiter" up to the bar to ask for the drink in front of the cooler. The atmosphere inside was not anything special but the food came out fast and was delicious. For a quick and good meal, this is a nice place. But be prepared to ask for your drink a few times and trying to find your "waiter" to ask questions is a joke because they are always moving around from table to table.

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  21. GregP

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We dined on a weekday after the lunch rush. The food and service was outstanding. Bibimbap and Bulgogi we spot on. The various sauces you can add allowed us to dial up the spiciness.

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  22. JackieM

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We got there for a 7:45 reservation and were told we would have to wait 45 minutes.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is incredible. This has become our favorite restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  24. HeatherG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food is always amazing. Service could be improved.

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  25. CheekyBaby

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So fun and delicious! Staff recommendations were perfect for first timers. Brought teenagers for lunch and we had a wonderful experience and meal.

    1 person found this helpful

  26. NancyA

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is amazing.

    1 person found this helpful

  27. Chris

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    The food was great, but the service wasn't. I think they may be understaffed. I hope they can address this because otherwise, it is a great place to take the family.

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  28. Reviewer

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    Food was great. Prices a little high. Ambiance was disappointing, wish it were cozier.

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  29. VictoriaV

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Delicious food from bonchon to entrees. Bit pricey but the food makes up for it. Some favorites were the seafood pancake, kalbi, japchae, and tofu soup. Even though it wasn’t busy the service could be more attentive. I’d definitely come back and try other dishes out!

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  30. KathyR

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The best Bibimbap ever! Awesome stone bowl crispy rice. 😀

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  31. SusanE

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was delicious. They couldn’t of been nicer. Definitely coming back.

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  32. JenniferG

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We are definitely coming back☺️😋

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    The service was awful. They brought out food for half the table which caused our meals to be cold when the food for our friends came out. They were out of every drink on the menu and a lot of the food items. The ambiance just sucks. It’s depressing like eating in an undecorated apartment. This place should have a take out window and no dining room.

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  34. HelgaG

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The pork buns and chicken buns are out of this world. Every time we take friends to Ttowa they are so impressed.

    1 person found this helpful

  35. PamH

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Korean food in Chicago! I highly recommend Ttowa!

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  36. LeticiaC

    Philadelphia

    65 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    I’ve had Korean food at multiple locations, and this was not a top experience. The food was okay, but lacked flavor. The kimchi was not spicy, and the tofu was bland. If you’re looking for good bibimbap, I would probably skip this place.

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  37. Jason

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was truly outstanding. We sat outside and enjoyed the everything we tried, from the appetizers to the main course. Highly recommend this fantastic spot.

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  38. JulieM

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Mrs. Park and staff are very pleasant. Food was delicious!!!

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  39. BeeMurph

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    They told us when we arrived that credit card machine was broken, so they would only take cash. We had to hunt down a server to take our order. Food came out very quickly, but then afterwards, no one came to check on us.

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  40. Kathy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food snd service. A favorite go to fir us!

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FAQs

Ttowa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 749-4493.

Ttowa is rated 4.7 stars by 197 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ttowa

161 W Wing St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Vail and West Wing - across from Jewel Osco
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Korean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Same building as Tuscan Wine Market
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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