just found my new go-to Korean BYOB spot in New Jersey To Sok Chon is a local Korean hidden gem with Affordable prices, generous portions, and authentic Korean flavors. If you're craving comforting Korean food, this spot is worth checking out. Jeyuk Bokkeum | Korean Spicy Pork is a MUST ORDER. Tender slices of pork stir-fried in a bold, spicy-sweet Korean sauce is Grilled Mackerel Crispy and beautifully charred on the outside, while the inside stays tender, juicy, and full of savory flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon makes it even brighter and more refreshing. Definitely a must-order at To Sok Chon A comforting classic Korean soups are warm, satisfying, and a must-try at To Sok Chon. read more

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Looking for some good traditional gamja tang? Not sure what that is? Well it's a traditional korean dish also known as Pork Bone Soup. They have other options if you don't want soup like Jokbol, pig trotter. I know for most people that's not their cup of tea but a good hearty soup? That's for everyone. TLDR: Definitely go visit if you want some spicy flavorful soup alongside some really tender meat! It's delicious. Food: There is so much flavor packed into the Pork Bone Broth Soup that we were shocked when we tasted it! I couldn't stop drinking it. They give you rice on the side to eat with the soup. It's actually quite a large serving for a decent price. I do think the side dishes could be better, there are only two varieties they serve: Kimchi, Kimchi Horseradish, and Beansprouts. None of them stuck out. The Jokbal is delicious if you like pig trotter. Would not recommend for most eaters unless you want something new. Service: Nothing too crazy about the service. They came back for refills which is great. They were very nice and since it was busy they had to keep moving around. Nothing outstanding but solid work. I do feel with some Korean establishments there is a language barrier but they understand english well enough for foreigners to go. Environment: Newly renovated building gives it a sleek, modern look. It's very nice, seats are fine. Only issue is they had flies here and there that will go after the food. So please be prepared to be on the lookout. It's the primary reason we docked a point. The line was out the door so maybe they came from outside? They definitely need a better system for that though if it's a consistent problem. read more

To Sok Chon - Jok bol - Pig Trotter - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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Literally my favorite Korean soup place of all time. Service is always quick and easy and the quality of food is always the best. Whether it's a cold day or a hot day, the food here is always delicious and hits the spot! They pork soup and their radish on the side is the benefit combo out there. read more

To Sok Chon - Pork soup with kimchi and radish on the side - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Food (5/5): The spicy pork here always hits and is amazingly delicious and flavorful. I also had the spicy bean soup and it was delicious too and so good for the winter weather. Service (5/5): We had a small mix-up where some combo on the menu said spicy brisket with oxtail soup. So we thought the combo was with a hot stone spicy brisket and then a soup but it was actually another order of the spicy pork. The person apologized for not clarifying and helped us pack the food to go. Ambiance (4/5): Solid shop with wood decor and food pictures. Not the fanciest looking but looks traditional and nice. read more

To Sok Chon - Inside - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Hands-down one of my absolute favorite places to go when I'm craving authentic Korean comfort food. (I believe they also operate Busan Gukbap in Fort Lee with the exact same menu, which I also completely love!). If you are coming here, you are coming for the soups. My ultimate go-to is the Dwaeji Gukbap (pork in ox bone soup). The broth is deeply flavorful, rich, and incredibly comforting. I also highly recommend their Soondae Guk (blood sausage in ox bone soup) and the classic Seolleongtang (ox bone soup). You really can't go wrong with any of their traditional broths. The service is fantastic, fast and always friendly. Prices have gone up a bit, but they now offer a discount if you pay in cash, so it's definitely worth bringing some bills with you. There's no lot and street parking in this area can be a little challenging though. read more

I always crave their spicy pork bone and chicken stew. I often order delivery from here and it hits the spot everytime. The portion size is huge for take out. The in dining is a typical casual korean restaurant with fast service and chatty environment. Highly recommend. read more

Came here on a cold freezing evening and this place makes Korean homemade food. Ordered blood sausage and soup. They were delicious and tasty. Will definitely come back again in the future : ) read more

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This authentic and homey Korean restaurant just hits the spot after a long day from their various stews. Our group of 8 stopped by and were taken care of right away. We got multiple trays of banchan with kimchi radish, cabbage, and bean sprouts. I do wish they had a few more banchan offerings, but it was still good as you get huge portions of food here. Half of our table shared the Gamjajungol ($41.19) and Jokbal ($31.92). Both of these were the perfect amount for four people with some leftovers too. The meat was all incredibly tender and flavorful. It was even more delicious as leftovers. I only wished there's a spot like this closer to me. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots for gamjatang!! The location is perfect - right next to King Spa, so you can enjoy a hearty bowl of soup either before or after your relaxation time. Just a heads up that the broth here is definitely spicier than other places! Service is amazing! They refill your banchan without you even having to ask. I especially loved their kimchi banchan, super fresh, perfectly fermented, and packed with that satisfying sour kick. read more

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One of my favorite restaurant to eat when I visit king spa. They have amazing pork and beef here!! The stir fry pork we order is served on a slizzing plate. The pork is so good and I highly recommend. I usually get it in a combo which comes with a soup. I love their Kimichi soup. Super flavorful and spicy. The workers are super friendly and always check up on us. The restaurant is clean and spacious. I can't wait to go back and eat here again. read more

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This cozy spot serves authentic Korean soup rice bowls and it's the only place I go for them. I've been coming here since high school and every time I visit New Jersey, it's my go-to for anything soup based. You have to try it. The kimchi is perfectly fermented and absolutely delicious. read more

To Sok Chon - Soodaeguk - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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Tosokchon is a no-frills gem where a Korean grandma serves up amazing bubbling soups. My favorite is the soondae (blood sausage) soup--rich and comforting. If you like it spicier, their gamja tang (spicy potato soup) is packed with flavor. It's a great spot for anyone looking to try authentic, home-style Korean dishes. The menu is limited, but the dishes they do serve are iconic and full of heart. Perfect for those who appreciate a traditional, no-fuss dining experience. Note: parking is a little difficult as it is only street parking and is near a popular sauna location. read more

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We came around 7pm on a Saturday night, and we parked a few blocks away and the place wasn't too busy. There were a lot of takeout orders but didn't slow down our food. We got the soondae stew and the 설렁탕. Both were good and hit the spot for someone recovering from a cold. It comes with white rice, although I wonder if you could ask for brown or a different rice. The banchan were fair. They have soondae 볶음 that I'd be curious to try next time. read more

To Sok Chon - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Always good any day of the week but one of favorite lunch spots. A good hangover food, or to cause another hangover with some bottles of sojus :) read more

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My experience at this place was not good. I ordered the blood sausage, and it was a grey color and tasted like tofu. Their food is generally very salty. I think most of the food is made by some Spanish-speaking guys in the kitchen. I did not see any Koreans cooking inside the kitchen. Do not order blood sausage from here. not worth the money. read more

My friends and I were craving soup on a cold day and decided to stop by To Sok Chon. It's in a more discrete spot so I wouldn't have ever imagined to stop by here, but I'm SO GLAD I DID. This restaurant was bustling on a Friday night and most tables were filled. We were seated immediately and given hot teas / waters within a minute as well as the menus. Their menu wasn't too large which actually was a good thing. I ordered the kimchijiggae and jokbal to share with my friends. Both were absolutely delicious. The Jokbal had the perfect balance of sweetness and when eaten with the sauce and kimchi, really hit the spot! My kimchijiggae was also delicious. It had a decent amount of pork and it was exactly what I needed for a cold day. Our food came out super fast, even though our party was on the larger side. The kimchi that came with our banchan was also top tier. I could not stop eating it. I wait to come back! read more

To Sok Chon - Kimchijiggae and Jokbal - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Very decent place to have authentic Korean soup/rice stew dish. I like this place better over other nearby places! Very tasty soup base and tender meat Also one of the few places that offer Soondae (blood sausage)!! I love the ox bone and knee soup. So good! read more

To Sok Chon - Blood sausage - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

A simple spot for classic homestyle/comfort dishes that seems to be popular with locals. Interior decor is pretty basic but it is an open space with lots of tables. Staff is polite and attentive, and the man who I presume to be either a manager or owner prefaced our order by saying that since they have a lot of to-go orders, our food might take a little longer to come out. He said it would be 15-20 minutes. Since that's basically the normal wait time at other restaurants, I can only imagine that when they don't have to-go orders backed up, their service is really fast! Dishes come in large portions. Yangji seolleongtang broth was very light and soothing, with lots of meat and a large serving of smooth noodles. Doenjang jjigae was a more rich and flavorful broth if you're looking for something that's not as mild in taste. Stir fried pork came in a huge portion and the flavor and texture were very tasty and satisfying, although it was a bit on the oily side. The combo is a pretty good deal and you could probably order one combo to share between two people, especially since it comes with two bowls of rice. read more

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Favorite Korean restaurant ever! Best staff. Food came out exceptionally quick and the pricing is so affordable. Come with many friends. This place is best for groups who want to have a family style meal. I have been twice and will be back. I drive 1 hour out of my way just to come here. Street parking is available around the area. The street parking is free from what I have seen. Thank you so much! read more

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Gorgeous food! I can't wait to go back and try others. I thought the spicy pork was better than the other places though I can't say what it was, slightly sweeter than other Korean places I've been too but definitely way more greasy which wasn't great Not a lot of banchan though, just kimchi. I wish they'd have 1-3 options for the prices. read more

I've been here several times. So you can tell the food is worth a bookmark. The place is simple but hums with serious diners enjoying the delicious soup offerings. I had the cold noodles for the first time and it was so wonderful. Menu said 40 minutes to prepare but it came to the table in 15-20 minutes. Their bulgogi and jokbal are winners as well and the mackarel so delicious. We left as content diners. Parking is a challenge depending on the hour of day. read more

The perfect place to go if you're craving Korean soup/rice (국밥). Their menu has enough variety but isn't so large that it's overwhelming. If (and only if...) you have a high spice tolerance, I recommend the gamjatang (spicy potato and pork stew). So good but VERY spicy!!!! I also liked their soondae (blood sausage), which you can get as a dish to share with others or in the form of a stew with rice. Their kimchi tastes pretty good too, which I can't say for all restaurants. Service and price are average, can't complain. Street parking can be difficult but there's also a free parking lot across from Kudo Society that you can use, which usually has several spots available. read more

My favorite soup place in the area! This place really makes you feel like you are in Korea! I love their homemade kimchi and I love the side of salty fish that you can put on the meats! It gives it such good flavoring! Side street parking only! read more

To Sok Chon - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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A homey Korean restaurant focused on flavorful stews. Would come back time and time again for their spicy chicken and potato stew. Their kimchi is sooo flavorful and fresh as well. Word of caution that parking around this area is a tad hard to find. read more

To Sok Chon - Spicy chicken stew - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

I absolutely forgot to take any pictures whatsoever but believe me when I say this is an absolute gem of a spot (I almost wanted to gatekeeper ). This place is absolutely delicious and fear not if you can't understand Korean, the menu comes complete with pictures with every item. This has probably been the best Korean food I've had in Jersey, NYC, probably anywhere. I will absolutely be returning. read more

I usually get gamjatang when I come here and it's the best - tonight when I came with my partner at 7:30, unfortunately they were out of gamjatang and 3 other soups. I guess I should've come earlier on a rainy day. I had kimchi jjigae and yangji seollongtang which were pretty good as well, but nothing beats the gamjatang! Also had the sooyuk for the first time here and it was good. I did think I've had better sooyuk at Sa Rit Gol but the soup is better here. In terms of ambiance, it's very casual inside and it gets busy on colder days during rush hour. Unfortunately, service was not the best. The main workers were Korean and usually responsive, but they are nicer to those who speak Korean. I was also a little disappointed I couldn't pack the kimchi to go, and instead that would go to the trash. The worker helped pack my leftover pork meat and threw out all the seasoned scallions that came with the dish as well, which is honestly my favorite part of the dish. We had saved a bit for the leftover pork to go. :( Overall I recommend this place for the soups -- the food is definitely good and authentic. Service is a hit or miss though. Sometimes it's been better, but I left disappointed today. read more

Korean restaurant at Palisades Park, NJ Was here for Sunday lunch. The pork inside Gamjatang was very tender and potatoes were tasty but the soup base was too watery and spicy for our taste. We also had modeum soon dae. We liked Pork sooyook and thinnly sliced pig ears but the rice inside the soondae was too grainly. The kimchi was too overriped and tasted sour. The restaurant was pretty much empty bu it was hard to get attention of our waitor who never came by to check upon us. read more

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Super fast service with a smile. This is the absolute go-to place for Soondae gook. Deliciousness ...

To Sok Chon was a wonderful find in Palisades Park! After seeing pictures of the hot soups served in stone bowls, I knew I had to visit once the weather started getting cold. I tried the kimchi jjigae, which was amazing! It was not too spicy (I did start sniffling a bit which I welcomed), and had a full, tomato-y taste. The broth was full of kimchi, pork, tofu, and vegetables, which along with the serving of rice was incredibly filling for both my meal at the restaurant and the leftovers I had for home. The side dishes they brought us were great as well! The waiter was pleasant and attentive, and the prices were very fair. I saw the table over get the ox bone soup, which looked great - I will definitely be coming back to try it! read more

To Sok Chon - kimchi jjigae - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

Ok hear me out!!! This was my very first time visiting New Jersey AND this was the restaurant my sister who lives in New York took me when I told her I'm craving for some good decent hearty Korean food, and hands down this is one of the best Korean restaurant I've ever been to outside of Korea!!! Price is very decent too!!! Considering how everything went up like crazy these days... Service was quick and the owner was very friendly. They have quite limited seats but if you avoid the busy hours I think you can easily sit down and enjoy your meal. One thing to note is that they mainly serve the authentic Korean food which not everyone would be a big fan of. My partner is a New Zealander and he likes beef soup so he ordered Seoleongtang but if you're thinking of Korean bbq or fried chicken when it comes to K food you might want to do some research before you head down here. read more

To Sok Chon - Soondae stew - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

All the locals come here to eat. They have great lunch specials. As you wait in line, the host will hand you a menu and take your order. After you are seated, when a space opens up, your order is then placed. Fast-paced during the lunch crowd. Ordered items: soon dae guk (blood sausages, rice in ox bone soup) and sagol douk mandoo guk. The food is excellent and the blood sausages are actually very light. read more

To Sok Chon - Menu - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

First, I will state that the food was excellent. If you are hungry and wanting Korean comfort food, this is a great place... That being said, service cannot be authentically reviewed as this a no tip / no wait staff. I presume the owners (husband / wife) were the only ones. You order at the register first and then sit at a table. They will bring it out to the table. They were quick and efficient but lack any warmth or genuine interaction. It felt akin to an assembly line. Some will like this method but I'm not sure if this is the best business model. The place lacked warmth and had an open feel to it like a sauna bath house. The food was excellent but the other standards brought it down in my humble opinion. read more

Best spot for Korean comfort food! Love coming here for their ox bone soup and kimchi jjigae. The prices are great and the quality is even better. They also have amazing service, the staff is very quick and thoughtful. Honestly one of the best Korean spots, better than most in NYC! read more

To Sok Chon - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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Authentic and Comforting food. Every bite is like a hug from your Korean grandmother. Disclaimer I am not Korean, nor have a Korean grandmother but this place is incredible. Loved the ban Chan and hot tea to start. Boiling hot soup made from ox bones and served with tender brisket was incredible. Unlike any Korean food experience I've had in past. 10/10 read more

To Sok Chon - Ox Bone Soup with brisket and noodles - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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This korean restaurant is so comfy and homey inside. The waiter was very attentive and gave us extra bowls to share our soup and food. The portions are HUGE for one bowl and definitely worth the price. If you're hungry for Korean traditional food then come here asap. read more

To Sok Chon - Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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I usually get gamjatang when I come here gamjatang was not good as it used to be. Not enough meat but more potatoes. soondae was okay. read more

To Sok Chon - Korean Near Me - Palisades Park, New Jersey

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I picked up my order of soondaeguk it was so delicious. It came with the spicy shrimp sauce and a spicy yangyum jang. And kimchi and kakdukki. . It hit every button for my pregnancy cravings. read more

If you're looking for South Korea dining experience without getting on a plane, this is it. This is one of those restaurants, you wouldn't know it's existence without word of the mouth by a Korean or intensive search on yelp. My fiance introduced to this place. This is his main spot whenever he's craving Korean soup. As an expert on Korean food, he raves about this place. The second occasions I visited here with him, the food has been amazing. The portion is just right and the price is totally fair. The food is flavorful. You'll leave feeling full. Customer service can be slightly better. Can be difficult to track down a staff if you want refill on tea or water. The decor is very South Korean. Like I felt I was transported back to my time living in Korea and eating out. Their bathroom was very clean when we went mid day. The only downside is parking! Holy cow be ready to drive around for street parking in a residential area. Don't be tempted to park at ShopRite. You will get booted or towed. read more

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Love the soups here. The taste is always consistent and they give you so much meat. The kimchi here is so good as well. I typically order the beef with noodle soup, which also comes with rice that you can throw into the broth at the end. It's so much food that we can never finish it all. read more

My friend decided to take me to discover Traditional Korean Cuisine aside from the ever popular KBBQ. I knew I was going to like this place the moment I walked in. Portion sizes are sharable and everything was delicious and flavorful. We got the spicy chicken stew, ox bone soup and a side of the pork legs. I love the seaweed banchan they served - so refreshing. Can't wait to go back to try more menu items! read more

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