Ttowa

Name: Ttowa
Address: 161 W Wing St, Arlington Heights, IL, United States, 60005
Telephone: (847) 749-4493
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

197 Reviews

$30 and under

Korean

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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)

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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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
Website
http://www.ttowakoreanbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
161 W Wing St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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

Dak (Chicken) Buns$16.00
four steamed buns stuffed with fire-grilled chicken and topped with Ttowa's famous sake aioli
Gochujapchae (Spicy Pork Buns)$30.00
thinly sliced pork belly sautéed with onions, garlic, peppers and chives served with 10 steamed buns
Dduk Bokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)$16.00
rice flour rolled into small sticks, balanced and sautéed in fermented chili paste for a crispy & chewy delight
Hae Mul Pajeon (Seafood Pancake)$21.00
wheat flour-based pancake filled with shrimp, squid, scallops and green onion served with soy sesame sauce
Kimchi Pajeon (Kimchi Pancake)$21.00
wheat flour based pancake packed to the brim with kimchi and shredded pork (vegetarian upon request)
Egg Jjim (Soft Egg Casserole)$18.00
soft steamed egg casserole stuffed with scallions and topped with chili powder & green onions
Jap Chae (Sautéed Vermicelli Noodles)$17.00
sweet potato noodles sautéed in sesame oil and tossed with mushrooms, scallions, carrots & onions

Entrées

Kalbi (Grilled Beef Short Ribs)$39.00
chargrilled bone-in short ribs served on a skillet with a sweet and tangy sauce
Bulgogi (Thin-Sliced Rib Eye)$27.00
savory, thinly-sliced marinated rib eye pan fried in its own sauce just before serving
Dak Kalbi (Fire-Grilled Chicken)$26.00
medium-spicy bits of grilled chicken breast sautéed in fermented chili paste just before serving
Sam Gyup Sal (Sautéed Pork Belly)$28.00
thinly-sliced pork belly sautéed with onions, peppers, garlic, brussels sprouts and fermented chili paste
Ojingeo (Sautéed Squid)$34.00
length-wise sliced, tender squid pieces sautéed with carrots, zucchini and fermented chili paste
Haemul Ddukbokki (Seafood Rice Cakes)$26.00
our rice cake served with shrimp, squid, scallops, mussels and calms
Jja Jang Myun (Black Bean Noodles)$22.00
thick hand-made noodles topped with a pork and squash black bean paste & tempura shrimp

Rice & Soup

Bibimbap (Traditional Rice Bowl)$16.00
rice topped with over-easy egg, served with assorted veggies and choice of chicken, beef or tofu
Dak Kal Kuk Soo (Chicken Noodle Soup)$18.00
Mrs. Park might make the best chicken noodle soup you have ever had; try it and decide for yourself!
Jjambbong (Seafood & Pork Noodle Soup)$20.00
shrimp, squid, scallops, clams & mussels served with noodles in a chili-paste based sauce with pork
Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)$16.00
fermented spicy cabbage based stew made with pork scallions and soft tofu
Budae Jjigae (Bacon Kimchi Stew)$16.00
fermented spicy cabbage based stew made with pork scallions soft tofu and bacon!
Soon Doo Boo (Soft Tofu Stew)$16.00
medium-spicy soft chopped tofu stuffed served with your choice of beef, pork, seafood or veggies

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Suburbs
Best Food
Northwest Suburbs
Best Value
Northwest Suburbs
Healthy

197 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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NancyA
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is amazing.
1 person found this helpful
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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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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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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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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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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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JenniferG
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
We are definitely coming back☺️😋
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.ttowakoreanbistro.com/
Phone number
(847) 749-4493

Ttowa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Dak (Chicken) Buns$16.00

Gochujapchae (Spicy Pork Buns)$30.00

Dduk Bokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)$16.00

Hae Mul Pajeon (Seafood Pancake)$21.00

Kimchi Pajeon (Kimchi Pancake)$21.00

Egg Jjim (Soft Egg Casserole)$18.00

Jap Chae (Sautéed Vermicelli Noodles)$17.00

Entrées

Kalbi (Grilled Beef Short Ribs)$39.00

Bulgogi (Thin-Sliced Rib Eye)$27.00

Dak Kalbi (Fire-Grilled Chicken)$26.00

Sam Gyup Sal (Sautéed Pork Belly)$28.00

Ojingeo (Sautéed Squid)$34.00

Haemul Ddukbokki (Seafood Rice Cakes)$26.00

Jja Jang Myun (Black Bean Noodles)$22.00

Rice & Soup

Bibimbap (Traditional Rice Bowl)$16.00

Dak Kal Kuk Soo (Chicken Noodle Soup)$18.00

Jjambbong (Seafood & Pork Noodle Soup)$20.00

Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)$16.00

Budae Jjigae (Bacon Kimchi Stew)$16.00

Soon Doo Boo (Soft Tofu Stew)$16.00

What 197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Ttowa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ttowa restaurant rated?

Is Ttowa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information