Chosun Ok BBQ

Cho Sun OK Review - North Center - Chicago - The Infatuation

"We once rolled up to Cho Sun OK on a Sunday night around 8pm and there was a line out the damn door. You know why? Because this classic Korean BBQ spot is great, everyone knows it, and it's BYOB. You’ll be hit with wonderful smells of sizzling meat before you make it in the door. Once inside, you'll notice that it’s small, and seems to be filled with a lot of regulars which adds to this place's charm. Bring a lot of friends, and order the bulgogi, galbi, seafood pancake, and some dumplings. Oh, and of course plenty of booze. photo credit: Kim Kovacik Food Rundown Gun Mandu Dumplings can’t be bad. It’s science. They are usually best when given a little pan fry. Mul Mandu If you're more of a steamed dumpling person, get these. They're just like the ones above, but instead have a soft, light wrapper with a pleasant chew. HaeMul PaJeon A Korean staple, this pancake is made with eggs, wheat flour, rice flour, green onions, and seafood. We're big fans, especially when it's dipped in the tangy, soy dipping sauce that comes on the side. photo credit: Kim Kovacik Bulgogi Thin slices of beef marinated in a house specialty sweet and savory sauce. This is the way to go if you're looking to keep things simple. photo credit: Kim Kovacik Galbi-Gui Sweet, salty, fatty—these short ribs are a must-order. Nakji-Gui Our favorite seafood entrée. Thinly sliced octopus that’s cooked in a stone pan at your table. Try not to overcook the octopus—it’s really easy to do. There are also some noodles to mix it with. Japchae Sweet potato noodles that come with bits of beef and vegetables. A good non-meat dish to try, even though there’s technically meat involved." - Sam Faye