Great food, and a solid Korean American restaurant to go to. Very friendly staff and a family owned business that's been around over a decade! I'm typically skeptical when going to new Asian places, as it's hard to come by good quality ones-- but this one was brilliant.

The best Korean food out there. This is a family-owned business, and I've gone here three times since discovering it last year. This was an instant favorite for my boyfriend and me. We always look for any excuse to come here and don't mind the 45-minute drive just for their food. The service is great, and they are very friendly to their customers. We went here again yesterday and never had to wait to be seated. They also serve the best banchan. My favorites are mashed potato, spicy cucumber, and fried chicken, which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Their fried tteokbokki (ddeokboki) is a must! It's so crispy and flavorful. We had chicken and tofu bibimbap, which were yummy. I've also tried their kimchi jjigae and dak galbi the last two times we went there. Their name "TTowa" translates to "come again," which is so fitting for a restaurant like this. I truly enjoy their hospitality, their food, and their genuine kindness towards their customers. I can't wait to go here again.

It's time for an updated review of Ttowa because it's been a year and we've enjoyed meals from here many times during the year. Terry, the owner, is always gracious and friendly. His mom, Mrs. Park, can often be seen checking in on guests or serving a dish with a proud, humble Korean Mom smile. This is a warm and welcoming restaurant with comfortable seating and plenty of spaces between tables. It's very clean and the table setting is pretty. The food is delicious! We can't get enough of the Dak Buns, which are BBQ grilled chicken pieces on a fluffy bun. The menu will list 4 per order and it's 4 very generous buns filled with an ample amount of chicken. It's one of our favorite items to order. We love the seafood pancake, Haemul Pajeon. It's packed full of seafood like calamari, shrimp, scallops, and fragrant green onions. Cooked crispy and comes with a complimenting dipping sauce. The japchae with added beef is a perfect dish with yummy chewy sweet potato noodles, veggies, and generous amount of beef. Each item can be a meal on its own, but they all go so well together. We've also had the Dduk Bokki (tteobokki) and it's not super spicy (which is perfect for me) with the right amount of chewy goodness to the rice cakes! When my husband is feeling hungry for something more, he gets the Sam Gyup Sal Entree which is pork belly and the Kalbi, short ribs. I like the bibimbob because it's got everything in a bowl - veggies, rice, beef, an ooey egg and a little bit of spice. Now let's talk about the banchan, which are the sides that come with our meal. The kimchi is the perfect level of spice, sweet, and vinegar for me. It's soooo good and addictive! We've also had the mashed potatoes, picked cucumbers, kimchi cucumber, fish cakes, and so much more than I can even name! It's all so good! We have never left Ttowa without leftovers to enjoy the next day and Mama Park has been generous enough to pack us some kimchi to enjoy with our leftovers. If you haven't had Korean food and want to try, this is the perfect place to go. They're proud of their food and always happy to explain what they're serving. Now I want more kimchi from here!

Food is amazing. Unique dishes you won't find anywhere else. Staff is extremely generous. Highly recommend the Ramdon noodles. Kimchi is also very good.

Bibimbap - rice, over-easy egg, beef, assorted vegetables Haemul Ddukbokki - rice cakes, shrimp, squid, scallops and clams Haemul Pajeon - fried savory Korean pancake, seafood, green onion Bibimbap was not very good. Flavor and texture of rice, beef, and veggies was lacking and mushy. Seafood pancake was decent - good amount of seafood and could use more green onions. Seafood rice cakes was very good! Loved the sauce flavor and chewiness of rice cakes. No issues with service. Good amount of seating in a clean space.

Unassuming joint with very delicious food. The chicken bao were very good, as were the short ribs, but the star was literally a banchan--a crispy broccoli dish with a sauce on top. Super good.

Small unassuming korean mom and pop restaurant. Service was prompt and food did not take too long. The banchan was standard with an addition of a fried chicken ball item which was a nice surprise. We got the dak bun, galbi and the sundubu-jjigae. The dak bun was good with a nicely fried chicken with sweet coating that is balanced by a thick bun. The galbi came out on a sizzling plate with a nice touch. The meat was succulent and wasn't oversaturated with fat. It paired well with the bowl of rice that it came with. The sundubu-jjigae tasted like how it should: soft tofu, a nice assortment of veggies, and a mildly spicy broth. Perfect for a cold winter day in the Chicago suburbia. Nothing to complain about besides the galbi being fairly overpriced compared to all the other dishes available. Would recommend checking out if you're in the area and craving some korean food.

Amazing food and service every time. They're always quick and efficient. The owners are the sweetest people I have ever met.

Small menu, but food was good. Atmosphere was a bit odd. I think they were focusing on outdoor seating. Inside the lights were mostly off and the TV behind the register was off. We thought it was closed at first. Service was attentive and nice.

Service was great. Very attentive staff and food came out quickly. The inside is not very big so reservations are recommended. The are is not too busy with plenty of street parking nearby making this an easy destination. I decided to come for dinner at 630pm on a Wednesday after the holidays. We ordered the Black Bean Noodles, Dak Kalbi (chicken) and Short Ribs. We got some buns on the side. I really enjoyed the Dak Kalbi because of the spices and flavors in the seasoning. It was perfect for the buns. The black bean noodles were interesting. They are very flavorful but I could barely taste the pork inside. They have a very soft texture and you get a good portion of them. The ribs were delicious and easy to pull from the bone. They come with some charred veggies which was nice. I love all the sides like the kimchi and cucumbers and fried chicken. My favorite is always the potato salad. Overall the proportions are great for sharing. I came with 2 other friends so we ordered 3 different dishes for us all to try. I will be back to try some more food!