The Aged Kimchi Stew (Mugeunji-jjigae) was a huge disappointment. The kimchi had absolutely no depth of flavor—it was just flat. I was left wondering, 'What is this?' honestly. Left a bad taste in my mouth.
Tamrat Woldu
Delicious food and great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jiho Lee
like home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jasmine Thebaud
Great food !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cranberries
Learned about this restaurant from reddit. Was really craving for some good Korean food. To Soc Chon is like a hole in the wall kind of Korean establishment. Small, simple, no big fuss & glitter on the decor and yet when you enter it's very homely, clean and comforting. We were a party of two and ordered the casserole #17 spicy chicken stew with potatoes & vegetables (served with rice, kimchi etc) and omg! it was so good. The meat was literally falling apart from the bones, the spice level was just perfect and enjoyable. The potatoes had absorbed all the umami from the stew and were delicious! The portion was big. Even though it says casserole for two, three adults can easily enjoy the dish if you go in with a big appetite. The chicken pieces were medium to large sized. On a winter night this is the perfect spot to cozy up with some comforting and warming food. Would definitely visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harold PK
Tucked away in a Chicago suburburb is an amazing little Korean restaurant called To Soc Chon. A few good reviews lead us to this inconspicuous eatery.
I’ve travelled many times to South Korean as my wife’s family is from there. Korean food is a main staple at our house. I might have some bias.
The menu selection isn’t large, yet its focused. IMO it’s targeted to less mainstream. The side dishes were extremely fresh with bright flavors. I tried both Su la tang (bone broth soup) & Gam ja tang (a spicy pork & potatoe soup).
The ensemble of ingredients in both resonated well with my taste buds. Specifically it felt like it came together in perfect harmony, whereas with others places feels as if individual ingredients compete for attention. It’s almost as if it were marinated for a long time, however that’s not really case because one does not marinate soup. A lot of thought went into crafting how the things come together.
While we’ve got nice array of Korean restaurants here in the Detroit area, I feel I will certainly check this place out again when in Chicago. This is the closest I’ve found to higher end Korean cuisine in the area. Don’t let the humble appearance fool you; I feel, here they focus their energy on perfecting the craft.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aubrey
it’s peak
Sarah Yang
Authentic korean blood sausage soup! Very cozy atmosphere with top notch service :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elisa Kim
This place is not only nostalgic but shows up as a place my parents and sister enjoy, when I go to Niles on a cold winter day, this is the place to be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yuki Nakamura
Very good food and service. Authentic, old-style Korean dishes. Nothing fancy or elegant — just this is real Korean food.
I don’t come across good Korean spots very often and frankly speaking, the Korean food scene here has been pretty underwhelming. But To Soc Chon was such a pleasant surprise. I came for lunch on a weekend and the place was bustling with Korean diners, which immediately felt like a good sign.
I ordered the dakgori tang, and the portion was big! There were huge pieces of bone-in chicken (we’re talking whole drumsticks and thighs) and big chunks of potato swimming in a vibrant red broth. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the potatoes were perfectly cooked. The broth was rich, slightly smoky, spicy, and deeply savory. It was one of those meals that wraps you up like a warm hug: cozy, hearty, and deeply satisfying. The banchan was just okay. Both of the cabbage and radish kimchi were lacking flavors, crunch, and acidity. Still, the stew more than made up for it. I’m so glad I found this place just in time for soup season.
Su Naing
Ordered the spicy sundaeguk and it was really yummy 10/10 portion size and flavor Will be back for more :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
2K
Old school comfort soup place. Always enjoyed the gamjatang during frigid temperatures. Service is brisk and friendly. Banchan is tasty. Parking is plentiful behind the restaurant.
The Aged Kimchi Stew (Mugeunji-jjigae) was a huge disappointment. The kimchi had absolutely no depth of flavor—it was just flat. I was left wondering, 'What is this?' honestly. Left a bad taste in my mouth.
Delicious food and great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
like home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Learned about this restaurant from reddit. Was really craving for some good Korean food. To Soc Chon is like a hole in the wall kind of Korean establishment. Small, simple, no big fuss & glitter on the decor and yet when you enter it's very homely, clean and comforting. We were a party of two and ordered the casserole #17 spicy chicken stew with potatoes & vegetables (served with rice, kimchi etc) and omg! it was so good. The meat was literally falling apart from the bones, the spice level was just perfect and enjoyable. The potatoes had absorbed all the umami from the stew and were delicious! The portion was big. Even though it says casserole for two, three adults can easily enjoy the dish if you go in with a big appetite. The chicken pieces were medium to large sized. On a winter night this is the perfect spot to cozy up with some comforting and warming food. Would definitely visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tucked away in a Chicago suburburb is an amazing little Korean restaurant called To Soc Chon. A few good reviews lead us to this inconspicuous eatery.
I’ve travelled many times to South Korean as my wife’s family is from there. Korean food is a main staple at our house. I might have some bias.
The menu selection isn’t large, yet its focused. IMO it’s targeted to less mainstream. The side dishes were extremely fresh with bright flavors. I tried both Su la tang (bone broth soup) & Gam ja tang (a spicy pork & potatoe soup).
The ensemble of ingredients in both resonated well with my taste buds. Specifically it felt like it came together in perfect harmony, whereas with others places feels as if individual ingredients compete for attention. It’s almost as if it were marinated for a long time, however that’s not really case because one does not marinate soup. A lot of thought went into crafting how the things come together.
While we’ve got nice array of Korean restaurants here in the Detroit area, I feel I will certainly check this place out again when in Chicago. This is the closest I’ve found to higher end Korean cuisine in the area. Don’t let the humble appearance fool you; I feel, here they focus their energy on perfecting the craft.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
it’s peak
Authentic korean blood sausage soup! Very cozy atmosphere with top notch service :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is not only nostalgic but shows up as a place my parents and sister enjoy, when I go to Niles on a cold winter day, this is the place to be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food and service. Authentic, old-style Korean dishes. Nothing fancy or elegant — just this is real Korean food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Love it!
I don’t come across good Korean spots very often and frankly speaking, the Korean food scene here has been pretty underwhelming. But To Soc Chon was such a pleasant surprise. I came for lunch on a weekend and the place was bustling with Korean diners, which immediately felt like a good sign.
I ordered the dakgori tang, and the portion was big! There were huge pieces of bone-in chicken (we’re talking whole drumsticks and thighs) and big chunks of potato swimming in a vibrant red broth. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the potatoes were perfectly cooked. The broth was rich, slightly smoky, spicy, and deeply savory. It was one of those meals that wraps you up like a warm hug: cozy, hearty, and deeply satisfying. The banchan was just okay. Both of the cabbage and radish kimchi were lacking flavors, crunch, and acidity. Still, the stew more than made up for it. I’m so glad I found this place just in time for soup season.
Ordered the spicy sundaeguk and it was really yummy
10/10 portion size and flavor
Will be back for more :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Old school comfort soup place. Always enjoyed the gamjatang during frigid temperatures. Service is brisk and friendly. Banchan is tasty.
Parking is plentiful behind the restaurant.
Super good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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