Chicago Food

Ever since the boy has moved to the city, I have been to Chicago Food aka Joong Boo more often.

This is probably the only Korean grocery store left in Chicago. The little cafe in the back has always produced quality food. It's pretty much of a no frills kind of dining. Very basic. Get your food, eat and leave immediately to go grocery shopping.

As for the grocery store, they have a weekly special on Wednesdays for their sashimi platter. It's about 50 pieces or so of salmon, tuna, white, etc for $25 rather than $35. It's not the greatest quality, but still pretty much worth the money. Great place for if you want to have a Korean bbq for dinner or want quality Asian ingredients without driving all the way to H Mart or Assisi.

Their kimba is always fresh here! The noodle soup and other dishes are not bad either.

Food quality is decently fresh. Nothing special but they do have lots of stuff we cannot get at our local grocers.  Korean grocery stores have all but disappeared in Chicago... this is the last man standing.  Very busy most nights and the parking situation is a nightmare.  I saw a man almost get run over in the parking lot last weekend.  This is what happens when you have a small, crowded parking lot... with lots of asian ladies behind the wheel.

The food court ladies are rude but taste good for what they charge. Used to charge extra to take out but not sure if they still do that anymore.  For a such small establishment, you'd think they'd welcome you to take your food to go.

The meat department is probably the most valuable in the store.  You can get your meat cut here for your Korean bbq at home.  Sashimi platter is cheap but not very tasty.