Chodang Tofu Village

I've been taking my family and friends here for the last 2 years ever since my favorite Korean restaurant closed in Chicago.  The head chef, who used to cook in Chicago's Korea town, makes his own chili sauce, and I'd have to say that it's the best tasting Korean chili sauce I've had.  My favorite is their ojinguh bokkeum, though they list it on their menu as "Stir Fried Squid." I give this a 5 stars.  Ojinguh Bokkeum is my favorite Korean dish, and I've tried countless of variations from many restaurants. This by far is the best I've had.  It is well worth the $18.99 price.  I also recommend their Kalbi over the Bulgogi because you get much more meat, however if you prefer more vegetables, get the Beef Bulgogi - both get a 4.5 star.  If hot soup is your thing, I recommend their beef tofu soup, though they all taste great (4 - 5 stars).  

Their complimentary appetizers (served before the entrees) are very generous and freshly prepared daily.  Every now and then, they will serve something seasonal or new.  Just the appetizers.  Be careful how much you order because the appetizers can be quite filling if you're not careful.  

Lastly, I got to know the owner, chef and staff.  They are all great people and have gone out of their way to make us feel at home.

First off sort reviews by date and you will see when the new owners took over and a marked difference in the number of stars since the new owners took over. We had dinner here with a few friends and this place is a keeper.  The food just keeps on coming, the people are so welcoming and friendly.  Many relishes and side dishes all well seasoned with differing flavors. We liked most of them and they just keep coming.   I had the beef bulgogi which was a touch under seasoned, but still yummy. My wife had the short ribs and OMG these were sooooo good. Several people had the stone bowl soups vegetarian style and said they were good. Just when we thought we couldn't eat another bit they brought out desert. A cream and red velvet cake combo? Then a red bean dish which had a flavor we didn't like. All in all we  I ate way to much because it was so good.  Seems to be a mom and pop place,  and we will be back many times. I highly recommend this place!

If you want good Korean food around here, this has to be it.  The only other one I know is Seucho Garden in Lisle but this one is better.  Great service and good food.  I tried their seafood tofu dish and the chichen dumpling tofu dish and my husband tried jambong.  They don't use any msg and many of their ingredients are organic which was impressive for the price.  Good price, service and best of all, good food.