Cho Sun Ok Restaurant

Cho Sun Ok Restaurant, Chicago 4200 N Lincoln Ave - Chicago

Asian
• Korean
• Sit down

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Trip
Last update on 03/01/2024
4,0
74 Reviews
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Last update on 01/01/2024
4,2
1803 Reviews

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Last update on 11/09/2020
4,0
25 Reviews

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Restaurantji
Last update on 11/09/2020
4,2
129 Reviews

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Menuism
Last update on 08/06/2020
4,0
13 Reviews

Menu Cho Sun Ok Restaurant

    • Galbi Gui
    • Bul-Go-Gi
    • Doeji Gui
    • Gulbi Gui
    • I-Myeon-Su Gui
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5
Benjamin Kim
+5
We indulged in the Mul naengmyeon and the beef k-BBQ. We've been coming here for years and love this establishment. The assortment of side dishes is simply unmatched and the service is impeccable. The fried rice at the end of the meal is a fantastic bonus to an already great experience. I ate a lot! I would highly recommend, one of my favorite spots it's in Chicago.
5
Mona Tong
+5
Among top Korean restaurants in Chicago, and probably the best KBBQ experience I've ever had-- I'll definitely be back! We came early at 5pm on Sunday and there wasn't much of a wait, but by the time we got out ~6:30pm there was a long line forming outside (so come early!) The inside is small, cramped, and quite hot from all the tabletop grilling. But the slight physical discomfort is 1000% worth it-- the meat is fantastic quality and their large spread of side dishes are unique, delicious, and pair nicely with the meat. Our group of 5 ordered 3 "tabletop cooking" meat platters, which ended up being a lot of food but we still demolished it all. For a group of 5, I would order between 2-3 depending how hungry everyone is. We got the Chadol-Gui and Bulgogi, which are definitely two must-try platters. Both are thinly sliced, intensely flavorful and aromatic cuts of beef, but the Chadol-Gui is beef brisket that's unmarinated since it's marbled and thus naturally fattier / juicier than bulgogi. We also got the Pork Belly which I was less a fan of-- it was too thick which made it harder to cook without getting too tough and chewy. Nonetheless, the flavors were still robust and delicious. Make sure to also save some room for the kimchi fried rice, which the servers make for you as the final course. I loved the sourness of the kimchi paired with the savoriness of the fried rice, though overall I felt it was a bit lacking in flavor (but maybe only compared to the rich flavors of the meat). The service is attentive, fast-paced, and efficient, which I personally appreciated, but if you're someone who prioritizes a chill, slow dining experience with over-the-top friendly service, you won't find that here. When first looking at the menu, the prices seemed pretty high, but for the sheer amount and quality of food we consumed, the value is excellent and it's more than worth it. The total for us ended up being ~$33 pp. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.3/5 Food: 4.8/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Overall Value: 4.5/5
5
Charlie Beneke / Chicago’s Best Realtor
+5
Ive been wanting to go to this place for a long time because every time I pass by it there is a line out the door! Even during the winter time and now I know why! Cho Son Ok in Lincoln Square has great authentic Korean dishes and an even better atmosphere. You come in here and you automatically become a jollier person. Normally I’m concerned about these type of places because you’re responsible for cooking the food however, they make it real easy to get the perfect amount of flavor and tenderness for the meats. This was especially difficult because we got the lamb and octopus. Usually the most difficult meats to cook to perfection.
5
Bill Wang
+5
Cho Sun Ok consistently delivers — they serve up generous portions of banchan with plenty of varieties; for the main dishes, I couldn't get enough of the pork belly BBQ, raw oysters, seafood pancake, and japchae - everything is simply so flavorful. The fried rice they whip up after the BBQ finishes is also a tasty treat. The service is very efficient (they cook the meat for you!), and the cozy interior is ideal for chilly winter nights. I’d return here in a heartbeat!
5
Mari Kim
+5
Hands down the best hole in the wall in town. Known for their table cook tops and Korean BBQ — traditional beef short ribs — my favorite are the cold buckwheat noodles (add a couple of dashes of vinegar and a 1/2 teaspoon of hot mustard to bring the broth flavor to perfection). Always a myriad of vegetarian side dishes prepared in-house, including three different kinds of kimchi. If you’re eating at a table with a cooking area consider having the “leftover fried rice” (it’s prepared for you at the table with your leftovers). Be sure to arrive early on a Saturday evening or you will be in line for a good half hour to an hour (and the line wraps outside the door).
5
D “Juanito” H
+5
Joints like Cho Sun Ok in Korea is a dime for dozen. Nothing special, but in the US especially in Chicago,this type of traditional Korean stove top cooking joint is a hard find. Your know you are in the right place when you first entered and the waiting staff are all season veterans with attitudes and you are required to wash yourself head to toe after the meal, ventilation is non-existent. Perfect comfort food, the speed of service was lightning fast, all of the food came out within 10 mins of order. The chap chae was one of the best that I have ever had, not too sticky. The pancake had the right amount of dough vs. food and fried to perfection. The Bulgogi was also seasoned perfectly, so whether you want the meat to be more tender or more crispy will be entirely up to you. Next time we will try the famous No. 1. Just remember, BYOB.
4
Ngee Lee
+4
One of the authentic Korean restaurants in the city. Grilled meat is over a hot stone pot instead of over fire. My favorite dish is the pan fried octopus, it is sweet, extremely spicy and has a smoky flavor. They normally give you the stored bought kimchi, but ask for the restaurant made version, it is better.
4
Ben Zhou
+4
Very solid Korean food and amazing BBQ. Highly recommended number 1 and 2 for BBQ because at the end of the BBQ they will throw rice on top of the grill and mix in a bunch of side dishes. The grill will make the rice super crispy and it just tastes heavenly. Highly recommend the seafood pancake as well, their batter is just different from all other pancakes I have had. Service is a hit or miss, it usually depends on how busy they are.
5
Sam W
+5
Good food, great service. The pork belly and Bulgogi Gui are delicious. The kimchi fried rice at the end is tasty and love the crunch from the stone bowl. Soon Tofu soup was perfect. Service was great. The lady probably realized we are noobs and had no clue where to begin, she practically cooked the whole meal for us.
5
Marina George
+5
Best Korean food in the town. It’s a busy restaurant so you need to have patience, but the food is worth it. I love the 열무김치.

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Timetable

Monday:
10:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Tuesday:
10:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Wednesday:
10:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Thursday:
10:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Friday:
10:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Saturday:
10:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Sunday:
10:30 AM - 09:00 PM

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