Chicagoist: Super H Mart: Korean Food Disneyland

The Meteorologist

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:24:30 -0600

Sorry, been pretty busy to respond. I think it'd be fun. We gotta remember to wear something that's going into the wash the next day cause otherwise you'll go around smelling like burnt meat for a long time. Feel free to email, if schedules work out then I'm game!

Kaonashi

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:55:05 -0600

Hmm...cheaper than Mitsuwa? I'll have to check that out!

Rachelle Bowden

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:21:32 -0600

mitsuwa is great!

L. Stolpman

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:39:05 -0600

Dave! - I go to the one Sonic mentioned (Chicago Food Corp) on 3333 N. Kimball. I'm afraid that and some others in Chinatown are the only ones I ever go to. Now I want to check out Mitsuwa. Actually...now that I think of the 'burbs - there's one in Schaumburg that I hit every so often off of HIggins road next to Seoul restaurant.

Dave!

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:32:34 -0600

I *love* Super H Mart... that place is awesome. I also love Mitsuwa Marketplace, up in Arlington Heights for some Japanese imported stuff (I still haven't found Peach Qoo anywhere...*sigh*). Anyone know of other Asian "marts" in the Chicagoland area?

sonic

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:25:18 -0600

yeah, I was going to ask you when you took those photos because the place is a zoo whenever we go. Joongbushijang (Chicago Food Corp on Kimball) is also way cool and very inexpensive and right near my apartment. H Mart just blew me away, though.

L. Stolpman

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:01:01 -0600

Matty and The Meteorologist - Want me to e-mail you jokers on going? I have a friend who'd like to go eat there, too. We can meet up and grab some grub. :) sonic - I admit that another reason I went so early in the morning is specifically because of those crowds. I wish there was one near me because the produce is fantastic.

L. Stolpman

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:53:09 -0600

Mike! That is an incredible meal you put together. Wow, that's very impressive! Easy to kill-- just drop in salt water, it die real fast. That best way! Haha! Nice. They didn't stop me from taking pictures but I was also there at 8:15 in the morning, right when it opened so I could get some decent shots without too many people in the picture. Maybe they didn't say anything because I'm just a nice Asian girl. :) -L.

Mike G

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:36:08 -0600

So they didn't stop you taking photos? I was stopped one time. Then there's the time I tried to buy a live eel. It's in the middle of this (see First Course): http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?p=111294#p111294

matty

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:15:41 -0600

"WHEN ARE WE GOING? :)" Whenever you feel like schooling me on some korean food (no really, my knowledge is embarrassing). :D

The Meteorologist

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:03:05 -0600

I'm the worst Korean ever. I haven't been there yet (I know, I know). I just go to the Joongbushijang (Chicago Food Corp on Kimball). I have a car, too. I guess I'm just a lazy ass. If you guys go to BBQ maybe you can convince me to come along too!

sonic

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:43:01 -0600

My wife and I shop there every other weekend. It gets crowded but the prices are great and their produce is usually amazing.

L. Stolpman

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:01:21 -0600

Matty - I think the food is great. It's pretty authentic (the Korean stuff). WHEN ARE WE GOING? :) Lodasi - Oo, I don't think I knew that. I'm going to look it up and add the address to the entry. Thank you! -L.

lodasi

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:58:24 -0600

I know this may exist outside of Cook County, but there is also a Super H Mart located in Naperville on Ogden Avenue.

matty

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:34:37 -0600

I've heard the actual cooked food their is pretty good. I think I shall make a weekend of it sometime soon.