To Korean Cuisine

To Korean Kitchen is a fantastic laid-back Korean spot with a deep menu of well-done dishes. I went with a group and everybody was pleased with what they ordered. There was a good assortment of banchan, with the kimchi and pickled radish both strong. Both scallion and kimchi pancakes were good, and the tteokbokki was cheesy and slightly sweet, which was a nice alternative to the spicy standard you find many places. The wings had great flavor. The breading wasn’t quite perfectly crunchy but overall strong. The japchae was very good, and I heard the bulgogi, bibimbap and ramen were good. The pork belly bowl was excellent with a really thin and well cooked cut and awesome flavor. The kimchi fried rice was stellar, and one of my favorite Korean dishes I’ve had in Chicago. The kimchi was perfect flavor and not too overpowering, and the bacon/pork belly and seaweed mixed perfectly for fried rice. The highlight was the cook on the egg, which was set around the rice at a perfect omelet consistency. The result was the peak of comfort food. Everything at To made for a great Korean spot: K-pop decor, excellent service, laid back vibe, the sizzling pots of food, the metal banchan tins, and the mini beer glasses for Cass. Really happy to have a go-to Korean spot in Lakeview East.

The food at To Korean Cuisine is amazing! The Galbijjim was super tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Every dish tasted fresh and authentic. The staff were kind and the atmosphere was very comfortable. I will definitely come back with my family!

Beyond expectation! tofu soup and galbi group were so natural flavored that we love them! I don’t like strong flavored taste so these were perfect. It’s very comforting to find a gem like this with a night flight. We arrived around 1030pm and this is basically the only one Korean tofu soup that opens after 10pm. We were lucky that it was Saturday (they only open till midnight on Friday and Sat)

This was my second time here and it was just as delicious! I had the kimchi tofu soup and kalbitang, and I cleaned the whole bowls, that’s how good everything was. Rich flavors and super comforting. Service is always friendly. I’ll definitely keep coming back.

The food was absolutely delicious! The pork was tender, perfectly seasoned, and paired so well with the soft steamed buns. The flavors were balanced, and the atmosphere was cozy with great service. Definitely coming back again!

Absolutely amazing! I had the spicy pork bulgogi bowl and it was incredible — full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and just the right level of spicy. The fresh lettuce and rice complemented the spicy pork so well. The side dishes (banchan) were delicious too, especially the kimchi and pickled radish! The service was also top-notch — super friendly and attentive. You can tell they really care about their food and their customers. Definitely one of the best Korean meals I’ve had in a while. Highly recommend this spot if you’re craving something flavorful and satisfying!

To Korean Cuisine is easily one of my favorite Korean restaurants in Chicago! We got the Dakdoritang, Jajangmyeon, and Jogbal. The Jogbal was our favorite… the meat was soooo tender and the side items and dips completed the braised pig so well. It was so fun creating our lettuce wraps, but the pig was also amazing alone or with rice. The Dakdoritang was a close second for our favorite dish! The chicken stew tasted so homey and comforting, and you can really taste the bone marrow in the broth. This may be my new go-to on a cold day actually. We also tried the To Green cocktail which was melon flavored and made with Melona ice cream. It was the perfect drink and sweet treat all in one! The interior was so colorful and fun as well — inspired by the bright colors in Squid Games!