
Marina Makropoulos / PhotographerGinseng Chicken House oat 4201 N. Lawrence in the Chicago Irving Park neighborhood.
Ssyal Ginseng House
Ssyal Ginseng House
Lunch, dinner (closed Sun)
Average main course: $14There’s an entire bird in this Korean restaurant’s signature ginseng-chicken soup, and it sits in a wildly bubbling broth that’s subtly enriched with ginseng. In Korea, this stuff is served in the summer, but this is a quintessential winter soup, too—not aggressive in flavor but in comfort. For something a little stronger, try the spicy tofu stew, which proves that when served soft and warm and swimming in chili broth, tofu can be just as comforting as chicken.
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