Ttowa

4.6

222 Reviews

$30 and under

Korean

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Healthy
Good for special occasions

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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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
Area
Arlington Heights
Cross Street
Vail and West Wing - across from Jewel Osco
Parking details
Same building as Tuscan Wine Market
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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

Entrées

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

Rice & Soup

Bibimbap (Traditional Rice Bowl)US$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)US$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)US$20.00
shrimp, squid, scallops, clams & mussels served with noodles in a chili-paste based sauce with pork
Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)US$16.00
fermented spicy cabbage based stew made with pork scallions and soft tofu
Budae Jjigae (Bacon Kimchi Stew)US$16.00
fermented spicy cabbage based stew made with pork scallions soft tofu and bacon!
Soon Doo Boo (Soft Tofu Stew)US$16.00
medium-spicy soft chopped tofu stuffed served with your choice of beef, pork, seafood or veggies

What 222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.6Service
4.1Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Northwest Suburbs
Best Food
Northwest Suburbs
Best Value
Northwest Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ttowa offers an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing food" and friendly service. Guests love the authentic dishes, ample servings, and BYOB policy. The atmosphere is delightful, with unique touches like the owner singing birthday songs in Hangul. This favorite spot in DTA never disappoints with its delicious and well-priced offerings.

222 Reviews

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PhillipB
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chicken dishes are great!! Rice cake appetizer awesome.
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Ched
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been dining at this Arlington Heights gem for over 11 years now and enjoy our experience every single visit. We moved to Texas almost 9 years ago and haven't found anything close to the quality and value that we get at Ttowa. Always make it a point to dine here every single time we visit the family. Owner is very welcoming and always gives great recommendations!
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Tyler
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food, good service. Ambience is nothing special but you don't really go there for that. Definitely recommended.
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Joe
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had an amazing meal, also glad that it is BYOB now.
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Barbara
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food is wonderful. The prices are high though. I think that is because it is BYOB so they need to make margin on the food. The service was a little slow but food came out pretty fast.
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Cathy
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great meal for a good price. BYOB is a bonus too!
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Psnrue
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing!!!!! We will definitely come back!
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Marisa
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a pleasure eating here, the quality and taste of the food is incredibly good.
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Kevin
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable food. Such a great surprise. Highly recommend.
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Frank
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were the best! Need to give it a try!
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FAQs

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

Ttowa is rated 4.6 stars by 222 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 3 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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options

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

Ttowa

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Dak (Chicken) BunsUS$16.00

Gochujapchae (Spicy Pork Buns)US$30.00

Dduk Bokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)US$16.00

Hae Mul Pajeon (Seafood Pancake)US$21.00

Kimchi Pajeon (Kimchi Pancake)US$21.00

Egg Jjim (Soft Egg Casserole)US$18.00

Jap Chae (Sautéed Vermicelli Noodles)US$17.00

Entrées

Kalbi (Grilled Beef Short Ribs)US$39.00

Bulgogi (Thin-Sliced Rib Eye)US$27.00

Dak Kalbi (Fire-Grilled Chicken)US$26.00

Sam Gyup Sal (Sautéed Pork Belly)US$28.00

Ojingeo (Sautéed Squid)US$34.00

Haemul Ddukbokki (Seafood Rice Cakes)US$26.00

Jja Jang Myun (Black Bean Noodles)US$22.00

Rice & Soup

Bibimbap (Traditional Rice Bowl)US$16.00

Dak Kal Kuk Soo (Chicken Noodle Soup)US$18.00

Jjambbong (Seafood & Pork Noodle Soup)US$20.00

Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)US$16.00

Budae Jjigae (Bacon Kimchi Stew)US$16.00

Soon Doo Boo (Soft Tofu Stew)US$16.00

What 222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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