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The best tofu stew I've ever had!! The first time I came here, I came back the same day for dinner! Delicious! I really like the flavoring of their tofu, especially in the small dish. It tastes sweet and the texture is just right. The tofu in the stew is so soft and fluffy. The soup flavor is also simply delicious! They have a lunch special, where you get a small protein (e.g. bulgogi) and a small stew for $20. Overall, I think it's pretty good price! Cant wait to come back aga
Waited for dinner here on a weekday evening, was quoted 45min to an hour but ended up waiting nearly 1.5 hours instead. It was overall good, but I was expecting a bit more given all the hype and the wait time. Favorites dishes were the banchan and the shrimp pancakes. The CDG spicy chicken was a bit disappointing, mostly just gochujang in flavor. Would come back, but not for a wait. There are definitely other places that serve just as good Korean in the area.
Our friend highly recommended this place. It is Michelin recommended. Walk in only, no reservation, but you can put your name in the Yelp waitlist inside the restaurant. We probably waited for a good 60-90min around 1pm on Sunday Luckily, there's 6 of us, so we can share many different dishes. The server and ppl are so nice. We ordered: Cold Roe omelet Mini Bossam Kalbi Jim Spicy seafood tofu stew Perilla seed tofu stew Eggplant rice Handmade Mandu Spicy seafood rice cake Korean buckwheat pancake Comes with complimentary of banchan and plain soon tofu dish The place was packed. Non stop waiting in line. We truly like this place from the food to the service.
The line was out the door on a Sunday before opening time, which I learned was due to Cho Dang Gol's recent listing on the NYT 100 best restaurants. But I had come here because they are the only restaurant in the city serving a unique dish, 메밀전 (buckwheat pancakes). Despite the cultural importance of 메밀 (buckwheat) to Korea as a whole, ironically it is hard to find the famous dishes that employ it. In Korea, there are specific outlets that focus on it - in addition to pancakes, you'll also often find 메밀국수, a thick noodle that ends up tasting like a cross between udon and soba. The rendition of the pancake done here is phenomenal, with a beautiful layering of chives and eggplant inside the pancake, served with a vinegar-based sauce on the side. And while I came here solely in search of this dish, I had to try some of the tofu stews they're famous for. The 들깨순두부 (perilla seed soondubu) had a delicious grainy texture with silky tofu and small chunks of tteok inside for good measure. Most of the NYT 100 best list is b.s., but this spot is worth the hype and line!
I'm still thinking about my DELISH meal!! I came for lunch (12-2:30pm), since their lunch sets are ONLY $20!! You can't find deals like that in nyc, esp for a Michelin Bib Gourmand spot! I joined the waitlist upon my 12:40pm arrival and waited ~30 min for my table to be ready. I ordered the Combo Set D, which is their mini seafood & scallion pancake with a mini stew - I chose their Spicy Kimchi & Beef Tofu Stew. Everything was SOO good! Firstly, their banchans/small plate starters were lovely. I especially enjoyed their homemade tofu, which is made in-house - SOO delectable! My Korean pancakes were perfectly fresh, crisp, and paired well with their sweet soy sauce! The Tofu Stew was the STAR, UGH YUM!! Staff were very attentive and refilled my banchans right away. They even offered me a plastic bib bc they saw I was wearing white! I can't wait to come back to try other items on their menu. Highly recommend!!
I'm one month post-Korea and I needed my bibimbap fix. I've been told this place is authentic and I believe it! We judge Korean restaurants by their banchan first, right? I thought it was excellent-- the tofu, broccoli, and fish cakes were my favorite. As for the bibimbap and the soy sauce it comes with, it was delicious and stayed hot the entire meal as it's in a hot pot. I will say though that I wish the rice wasn't so mushy. I would only come back for their lunch special on the weekdays since it gets pretty packed right when it opens on the weekends
My wife and I wanted to try out Cho Dang Goi, and it is worth all the hype it gets. We went around 4:30 to get in line so we could get in when they opened at 5:00. They were very fast with the complimentary side dishes. The tofu dish was warm and very comforting. The other sides were very good as well. We ordered the Cod Roe omelette, which I highly recommend. The Cod Roe was delicious! The green mayonnaise drizzled on top complimented it well. We also got the Spicy Galbi Jjim, which was amazing. The beef was so tender and the soup base gave the beef and veggies a very savory flavor. We also ordered Makgeolli rice wine which was very refreshing and went well with the entire dinner. Definitely go out of your way to eat here, their dishes are amazing and the wait staff is exceptional.
My new favorite restaurant in NYC! It's a Michelin Gourmand spot, which is very well-deserved. I came on a weekend for lunch and there was already a long line out the door by 11:45am (they open at 12pm and don't take reservations). We tried their famous cod roe omlette, the buckwheat pancake, and kimchi tofu stew. I'm usually not the biggest fan of fish egg dishes, but the cod roe omlette was the most delicious thing I've had in a long while! Super creamy and with the perfect slightly spicy green sauce on top. The meal comes with unlimited banchan which was also delicious! The kimchi tofu stew was also a highlight! It's one of my favorite Korean dishes, and every restaurant does it slightly differently. I felt that the quality of both the kimchi and tofu were exceptional here, and I couldn't put it down! Would highly recommend trying this spot at least once when you're in Koreatown!
comforting Korean food! My friends and I ordered food for takeout, so we avoided the lines... the beef and mushroom japchae was delicious and the best I've had! The meat was so well marinated. the spicy tofu stew was very good too. we got a few containers of rice in our order, super hot, so we knew it was fresh. we got a seafood pancake. that one did not travel well, and was soggy and had no crisp unfortunately. the beef bibimbap was good; not a standout to me.
Per my partner, Cho Dang Gol is his Korean best friend's all-time favorite Korean restaurant in the states. After having dinner here last night, I can see why. This was some of the best Korean food I've had, and there are plenty of options on the menu - perfect for sharing with a larger party. As a forewarning, waits for a table can take betwen 60-120 minutes. But that makes for a great opportunity to get light bites or drinks elsewhere. Standouts from CDG were the spicy galbi jim (not too spicy, for those like me who have low tolerance for heat) and mussel rice. The banchan here was also delicious. While waitstaff were scrambling to serve all the patrons, it was relaticely easy to flag them down for water and banchan refills. All to say, this place is popping and should be on your NYC hit list.
I came in fully preparing myself to be let down after hearing so much high praise for CDG, but they really do live up to the hype! Even from the beginning, the tofu appetizer and banchan were already so good. The tofu tastes really clean, super soy bean-y and pure. But if you don't like tofu, you probably won't like this dish. My top three of the night were the cod roe omelet, mini bossam, and spicy kimchi tofu stew. The cod roe omelet was so fluffy, and the cod roe wasn't bitter at all which I kind of expected. It was super creamy and the sauce on top made it even better. I saw the mini bossam used to come with the salted shrimp, so I was kind of sad to see we didn't get any. But it was still really good! I'm usually not a big jalapeño fan, but it gave it the perfect kick paired alongside everything else. And the spicy kimchi tofu stew was so good. It was the perfect amount of spice for me, and so so flavorful. It was kind of salty, and I'm sure if I had a whole bowl to myself I'd be really thirsty. But for sharing amongst several people, it wasn't too bad. The only things I was neutral about were the bulgogi and the soybean curd stew. They were good, but just didn't stand out to me the way everything else did. The rice is an additional charge, but it's pretty essential to the meal. I like the bowl it comes in, because it makes the bottom crispy. But the texture reminded me a lot of Korean microwaveable instant rice, which I'm not as big a fan of. The service was really quick too. I was kind of impressed by how fast they brought out food, cleared any empty dishes, and rotated customers in and out.
The tofu has a rich soybean taste. The kimchi biji has a balanced flavor with kimchi that brings a slight sourness but not too much, but enough to give flavor to the tofu stew. The oyster stew tastes really fresh too, if you want something simple but comforting this will be the pick. I like the way they make their steamed rice, it gives fluffy texture. Shrimp pancakes are solid, i can taste chunks of shrimp meat. I loooove their banchan. They refilled for us too. I can definitely eat a whole bowl of rice only with the banchan. The service was pretty good, they kept checking in with us and making sure everything was good.
Came here with a friend and we were lucky to visit in the afternoon and got a table right away. The food definitely lived up to the hype. I especially loved the tofu--even the complimentary tofu side dish was delicious, and the tofu stew was excellent as well. The spicy galbi jjim was the highlight. The beef short ribs were incredibly tender, flavorful, and the portion was huge. We ended up taking a lot home. We also tried the popular eggplant rice dish, which was good but not as impressive as the galbi jjim. The rice wine was smooth and easy to drink, making it perfect for the two of us. Overall, a great meal, and I'd definitely recommend this place. read more
14 days ago
Longish wait (~45min). Great service. They ran out of the complimentary tofu for the table, but our tofu-based dishes were delicious. The house-made fresh tofu for which the establishment is known is more flavorful and dense than packaged tofu, and that which is used in most other restaurants. Banchan was very good, but more is always preferred. Here they provided five as the standard: radish kimchi, potatoes, fish cake, seaweed, and sesame-braised spinach (new to me). We requested cabbage kimchi and the server brought us a generous heap. Rice is extra charge, but they serve in a cook pot. read more
14 days ago
I understand the hype around it. The galbijjim is incredible and reminiscent of a comfort meal, the bibimbap is pretty standard, and the bossam was swell. Took my non-Korean friends and they were in awe! Cheers! read more
The best tofu stew I've ever had!! The first time I came here, I came back the same day for dinner! Delicious! I really like the flavoring of their tofu, especially in the small dish. It tastes sweet and the texture is just right. The tofu in the stew is so soft and fluffy. The soup flavor is also simply delicious! They have a lunch special, where you get a small protein (e.g. bulgogi) and a small stew for $20. Overall, I think it's pretty good price! Cant wait to come back aga read more
Waited for dinner here on a weekday evening, was quoted 45min to an hour but ended up waiting nearly 1.5 hours instead. It was overall good, but I was expecting a bit more given all the hype and the wait time. Favorites dishes were the banchan and the shrimp pancakes. The CDG spicy chicken was a bit disappointing, mostly just gochujang in flavor. Would come back, but not for a wait. There are definitely other places that serve just as good Korean in the area. read more
Our friend highly recommended this place. It is Michelin recommended. Walk in only, no reservation, but you can put your name in the Yelp waitlist inside the restaurant. We probably waited for a good 60-90min around 1pm on Sunday Luckily, there's 6 of us, so we can share many different dishes. The server and ppl are so nice. We ordered: Cold Roe omelet Mini Bossam Kalbi Jim Spicy seafood tofu stew Perilla seed tofu stew Eggplant rice Handmade Mandu Spicy seafood rice cake Korean buckwheat pancake Comes with complimentary of banchan and plain soon tofu dish The place was packed. Non stop waiting in line. We truly like this place from the food to the service. read more
The line was out the door on a Sunday before opening time, which I learned was due to Cho Dang Gol's recent listing on the NYT 100 best restaurants. But I had come here because they are the only restaurant in the city serving a unique dish, 메밀전 (buckwheat pancakes). Despite the cultural importance of 메밀 (buckwheat) to Korea as a whole, ironically it is hard to find the famous dishes that employ it. In Korea, there are specific outlets that focus on it - in addition to pancakes, you'll also often find 메밀국수, a thick noodle that ends up tasting like a cross between udon and soba. The rendition of the pancake done here is phenomenal, with a beautiful layering of chives and eggplant inside the pancake, served with a vinegar-based sauce on the side. And while I came here solely in search of this dish, I had to try some of the tofu stews they're famous for. The 들깨순두부 (perilla seed soondubu) had a delicious grainy texture with silky tofu and small chunks of tteok inside for good measure. Most of the NYT 100 best list is b.s., but this spot is worth the hype and line! read more
2 months ago
I'm still thinking about my DELISH meal!! I came for lunch (12-2:30pm), since their lunch sets are ONLY $20!! You can't find deals like that in nyc, esp for a Michelin Bib Gourmand spot! I joined the waitlist upon my 12:40pm arrival and waited ~30 min for my table to be ready. I ordered the Combo Set D, which is their mini seafood & scallion pancake with a mini stew - I chose their Spicy Kimchi & Beef Tofu Stew. Everything was SOO good! Firstly, their banchans/small plate starters were lovely. I especially enjoyed their homemade tofu, which is made in-house - SOO delectable! My Korean pancakes were perfectly fresh, crisp, and paired well with their sweet soy sauce! The Tofu Stew was the STAR, UGH YUM!! Staff were very attentive and refilled my banchans right away. They even offered me a plastic bib bc they saw I was wearing white! I can't wait to come back to try other items on their menu. Highly recommend!! read more
1 month ago
I'm one month post-Korea and I needed my bibimbap fix. I've been told this place is authentic and I believe it! We judge Korean restaurants by their banchan first, right? I thought it was excellent-- the tofu, broccoli, and fish cakes were my favorite. As for the bibimbap and the soy sauce it comes with, it was delicious and stayed hot the entire meal as it's in a hot pot. I will say though that I wish the rice wasn't so mushy. I would only come back for their lunch special on the weekdays since it gets pretty packed right when it opens on the weekends read more
My wife and I wanted to try out Cho Dang Goi, and it is worth all the hype it gets. We went around 4:30 to get in line so we could get in when they opened at 5:00. They were very fast with the complimentary side dishes. The tofu dish was warm and very comforting. The other sides were very good as well. We ordered the Cod Roe omelette, which I highly recommend. The Cod Roe was delicious! The green mayonnaise drizzled on top complimented it well. We also got the Spicy Galbi Jjim, which was amazing. The beef was so tender and the soup base gave the beef and veggies a very savory flavor. We also ordered Makgeolli rice wine which was very refreshing and went well with the entire dinner. Definitely go out of your way to eat here, their dishes are amazing and the wait staff is exceptional. read more
My new favorite restaurant in NYC! It's a Michelin Gourmand spot, which is very well-deserved. I came on a weekend for lunch and there was already a long line out the door by 11:45am (they open at 12pm and don't take reservations). We tried their famous cod roe omlette, the buckwheat pancake, and kimchi tofu stew. I'm usually not the biggest fan of fish egg dishes, but the cod roe omlette was the most delicious thing I've had in a long while! Super creamy and with the perfect slightly spicy green sauce on top. The meal comes with unlimited banchan which was also delicious! The kimchi tofu stew was also a highlight! It's one of my favorite Korean dishes, and every restaurant does it slightly differently. I felt that the quality of both the kimchi and tofu were exceptional here, and I couldn't put it down! Would highly recommend trying this spot at least once when you're in Koreatown! read more
comforting Korean food! My friends and I ordered food for takeout, so we avoided the lines... the beef and mushroom japchae was delicious and the best I've had! The meat was so well marinated. the spicy tofu stew was very good too. we got a few containers of rice in our order, super hot, so we knew it was fresh. we got a seafood pancake. that one did not travel well, and was soggy and had no crisp unfortunately. the beef bibimbap was good; not a standout to me. read more
Per my partner, Cho Dang Gol is his Korean best friend's all-time favorite Korean restaurant in the states. After having dinner here last night, I can see why. This was some of the best Korean food I've had, and there are plenty of options on the menu - perfect for sharing with a larger party. As a forewarning, waits for a table can take betwen 60-120 minutes. But that makes for a great opportunity to get light bites or drinks elsewhere. Standouts from CDG were the spicy galbi jim (not too spicy, for those like me who have low tolerance for heat) and mussel rice. The banchan here was also delicious. While waitstaff were scrambling to serve all the patrons, it was relaticely easy to flag them down for water and banchan refills. All to say, this place is popping and should be on your NYC hit list. read more
I came in fully preparing myself to be let down after hearing so much high praise for CDG, but they really do live up to the hype! Even from the beginning, the tofu appetizer and banchan were already so good. The tofu tastes really clean, super soy bean-y and pure. But if you don't like tofu, you probably won't like this dish. My top three of the night were the cod roe omelet, mini bossam, and spicy kimchi tofu stew. The cod roe omelet was so fluffy, and the cod roe wasn't bitter at all which I kind of expected. It was super creamy and the sauce on top made it even better. I saw the mini bossam used to come with the salted shrimp, so I was kind of sad to see we didn't get any. But it was still really good! I'm usually not a big jalapeño fan, but it gave it the perfect kick paired alongside everything else. And the spicy kimchi tofu stew was so good. It was the perfect amount of spice for me, and so so flavorful. It was kind of salty, and I'm sure if I had a whole bowl to myself I'd be really thirsty. But for sharing amongst several people, it wasn't too bad. The only things I was neutral about were the bulgogi and the soybean curd stew. They were good, but just didn't stand out to me the way everything else did. The rice is an additional charge, but it's pretty essential to the meal. I like the bowl it comes in, because it makes the bottom crispy. But the texture reminded me a lot of Korean microwaveable instant rice, which I'm not as big a fan of. The service was really quick too. I was kind of impressed by how fast they brought out food, cleared any empty dishes, and rotated customers in and out. read more
The tofu has a rich soybean taste. The kimchi biji has a balanced flavor with kimchi that brings a slight sourness but not too much, but enough to give flavor to the tofu stew. The oyster stew tastes really fresh too, if you want something simple but comforting this will be the pick. I like the way they make their steamed rice, it gives fluffy texture. Shrimp pancakes are solid, i can taste chunks of shrimp meat. I loooove their banchan. They refilled for us too. I can definitely eat a whole bowl of rice only with the banchan. The service was pretty good, they kept checking in with us and making sure everything was good. read more
Delicious food, been here a couple times when we visit NYC and it still remains top places to visit for me. The wait will be long if you come at peak hours, large parties and they don't seat you until your full party is there. We went right when it opened and got the spicy Kalbi tang, the small pork bossam and egg roll with roe filling. Each dish seemed to get better and better with the highlight being the Kalbi tang, spicy and sweet, tender pieces of short rib on the bone with rice cakes and cooked with various vegetables. That dish itself is worth the visit. They also give you a small bowl of their homemade tofu in its broth free. It's a hopping restaurant so if you're wanting to relax, it's probably not here. The ambiance is bustling. The servers are bali bali (fast) and the food is worth it! read more
If you don't get here early, you'll have to wait at least 1.5 hrs to get a table. Honestly, it's worth it though. They told us it would be about 1.5 hrs wait for 7 people and it was about that. It wasn't too bad though, we just sat outside and waited. When we got in, they gave us menus and then we split everything (that's the move in big groups honestly!). It is pretty loud, but you can still hear each other it you speak up. We ordered the cod roe omelette, kimchi stew, bulgogi, soybean stew, and bossam. They give you an appetizer of bean curd and while it doesn't look appetizing; it's really good. I was hesitant cause I don't like grainy things, but this was yummy. My favorites was the stews and cod roe omelette. The bossam was yummy, but I wished we had lettuce with it. Bulgogi was good, but nothing special. I'd go for lunch because they had a pretty solid lunch deal! read more
27 days ago
pretty good korean food! the wait is very long so be prepared to wait up to an hour on a weeknight. the banchan are really good, the fish was a bit too salty though. the fresh tofu tasted like a good fresh soy milk from china. the bibimbap is pretty regular, nothing to write home about. I wish the rice would have gotten crisped up at the bottom. service was great! the buckwheat pancake was very flavorful and crispy! read more
I've visited CDG several times, and it never disappoints. The wait can be long, but adding your name early and exploring nearby keeps things easy--and the food is absolutely worth it. You're welcomed with complimentary tofu cooked in-house and a rotating seasonal banchan that sets the tone beautifully. What we ordered: * Spicy Galbi Jjim (5/5): Possibly the best in the city--perfectly tender meat in generous portions, especially divine with the accompanying rice, that we also ordered. * Cod Roe Omelette (5/5): A standout dish with subtly sweet egg and salty, umami-rich cod roe that balance each other perfectly. * Buckwheat Pancake (4.5/5): A unique, hearty complement to the Galbi Jjim--delicious fresh and even better reheated the next day, though a touch oily. The warm, homey Korean ambiance and kind service round out an experience that feels both comforting and consistently exceptional. read more
Got there right at 11:00 and got the second to last table. Word of warning they won't seat your party until everyone is there so if someone in your party is habitually late you may have a long wait. Had the spicy seafood tofu stew which was amazing. Great banchan too. Reasonably priced too. read more
We got the dinner set and bossam and it was enough food for 4 people. The total came out to be around $150. For a Friday night, we had to wait 2.5 hrs which is not something I would normally do. The best part was the service. Staff is attentive and kind and they filled the empty banchans without us having to ask. I don't normally see that in Korean restaurants so that is amazing. Food was quite good as well. The Galbijjim had good flavor but probably could've been a bit more tender. The egg omelette was soft and tasty. The bossam was pretty good but I wish it came with pickled daikon or pickled cabbage(not kimchi) and the portion was small. Tofu pork soup was good! I would come here again as long as the wait is below 30 minutes. read more
It's always busy here but for good reason. I came right after 5 pm on a Wednesday and was quoted a 30 min wait for 1, but as soon as I stepped outside I got the text that my table was ready! Not sure how much easier/harder it is to dine with a group vs. solo but I've come many times alone and usually have to endure a short wait. By the time I was done with my meal, there was a sizable crowd outside waiting for tables. The service is attentive and quick, very well orchestrated for a no-fuss, efficient meal. They do check in and ask if you want refills on the side dish, which I always do. They always change up the banchan but on this day I had some simple vegetables, a radish (?) kimchi, fish cakes, a sampling of fresh tofu and a braised fish dish that blew me away. I ended up focusing on that more than the spicy seafood kimchi stew that I came for, which was warm and not too spicy and filled with a variety of shell fish. I may prefer this over the beef kimchi stew I usually get. You have the option of getting plain or eggplant rice with the soup, but I'd recommend just plain. The eggplant doesn't really go with the soup in my opinion, though it is a great dish in its own right. I will definitely be back, hopefully with a bigger group so I can try some of the large format dishes. read more
We went on a Thursday evening right around opening and was pleasantly surprised that we were able to walk in given the expected hype. The service was very attentive and the waiters were super nice! Not sure if they give bonchan refills cuz we were so full from the food. The restaurant itself was cozy and the layout had a row of connected 2-seater tables separated by a divider. The perilla seed tofu stew had a nice texture with the diced mushrooms and tofu. It was a bit salty but offsets nicely with the rice (which is $2 for a large bowl btw) The galbi jjim meat was so tender and fell off the bone! The soup itself had the sweet fragrance of dates. The seafood pancake was delicious and loaded with squid pieces. read more
We went after the blizzard in NY and thought it would be empty but we were so wrong haha. There was a wait but we were lucky enough to get a table within 20 minutes of queuing. Their tofu is housemade and is the star of their menu. Asides from their tofu dishes, you MUST try the cod roe omelette. 10/10! The wooden interior really felt like it transported me back to Korea. read more
A perfect cold-weather meal! I stopped by this cozy spot for some comfort food. They don't take reservations, but as a solo diner, I was seated immediately. Even though the seating is family-style, they use a divider, so I still felt like I had my own space. I ordered the Spicy Seafood Tofu Stew with Eggplant Rice. The stew was incredibly hearty and flavorful, and the texture of the tofu was perfect. The eggplant rice was a delicious, unique pairing. They also bring out a huge spread of banchan with the stew, which made the meal feel like a feast. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic, warming Korean food! read more
2 months ago
Finally took it upon myself to come here right when they opened and put my name down immediately to avoid the otherwise 2 hour wait that they always have. I got there 20 min after opening and they told me 30 minute wait. I put my name in and went for a nice long walk to kill the time. Came back and was sat for my meal. Service was quick and all of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I got the spicy baby octopus & beef bulgogi entree and it was soooooo good. I get the hype. I will definitely be back here ASAP to try all of the other wonderful dishes on the menu. This is a must-try if you enjoy Korean food. read more
2 months ago
The Galbi Jjim was super tender and the rolled omelet's flavor was unique and very yummy! Service was super friendly, attentive and fast! Make sure your whole party is present and don't be put off by a long line if you get there before it opens. read more
Update: I WAS WRONG!!! So glad I gave this place another chance. Upping my rating to 5 stars. Joined the waitlist on a Sunday in November at 12:28 pm, and my boyfriend and I were seated for lunch at 1:11 pm. We just shared the spicy tofu kimchi stew, which was sooo good. Added white rice for $2 and they gave us like a whole pot omfg. Banchan also rules - and free refills! It was the perfect amount of food for the two of us and I think we spent like $20 total... insane deal. Service was also super friendly. read more
The restaurant is a little cramped but definitely busy. There was a long wait, so definitely come early if possible. I was excited to try their various homemade tofu dishes, and it was a bit underwhelming. I think i personally don't like powdery textures, and the tofu taste was very poignant. My favorite dish was definitely the cod roe omelette, and I loveddd the green sauce on it. Servers were really quick and friendly. read more
Arrived here at 11:40 AM on a Sunday, and was able to get a table immediately once they opened at noon. The line got very long, so I definitely recommending arriving at least 15 minutes before opening. They make their own tofu in house, and you can definitely taste the quality of it. They provide a complimentary tofu starter. I ordered the veggie tofu bibimbap, and while it was tasty, I didn't find it super memorable. The rice was wetter than I'm used to, and it wasn't super crispy at the bottom despite the hot stone bowl. The banchan was also not outstanding and they did not offer any refills. However, they did regularly fill our barley tea. They also forgot to give me the bibimbap sauce, but were very quick to bring it once I asked. Keep in mind that it isn't a very vegetarian-friendly spot, as dishes all have some sort of seafood-based broth or sauce. Overall, it was a solid meal, but didn't live up to the hype as much as I had expected. It was very affordable at around $23 after tax and tip. read more
Ate lunch at Chodangol in Koreatown, Manhattan NYC today. Outstanding cuisine and great service. Note: it closes 230 to 5 pm daily. We were walkins and seated 3 minutes later. Got the lunch specials: spicy chicken and spicy tofu stew and beef bulgolgi with spicy seafood tofu stew. The housemade makgeoli was outstanding. We got pear flavor. Best makgeoli we've ever drank. Priced well. Can't wait to go back! read more
Shoutout to Paul! Really friendly, fast, and professional. Top tier and absolutely amazing. It's a highly popular restaurant, with really high quality food, and the 2-person set is $99! That's a steal for sure. I can't wait to come back. The two-person set contains quite a bit * eggplant over rice: This is my favorite of all the dishes. The eggplant was soft and tasty. The rice was cooked perfectly. I'm a big rice lover, and I gotta say this is tough to top! * galbi jjim: This was very delicious. The spicy flakes were just the right amount of spicy, and I'm a big fan of all the veggies -- the daikon, the carrots. The beef itself was soft. Not the most marbled, but that's okay. Leaner is better for my cholesterol, marginally. The restaurant is perfect for a cold day. Cozy interior and warm tofu/soups. The egg and the tofu soup weren't bad -- not my favorites, but the above two dishes make the 2-person set absolutely worth it in my opinion. Next time, I'll probably order just one bowl of white rice to share. Gosh, this was really good. Highly highly recommend, and I'm sure everyone in the massive line outside would agree. read more
BEST KOREAN JIGAE that I've ever had and it's such a reasonable price, especially when you consider that you're in nyc and they make their tofu in-house. I would literally eat here once a month, if I lived in nyc! I loved everything, so I'd say everything is a must-try! Come with a big group if you're able to so you can have some of everything. Even during lunch time, 1 jigae / 2 people is the perfect amount, if you're also getting the eggplant rice and rolled omelette. - rolled omelette with roe: so fluffy, perfectly rolled, and the roe adds a nice umami flavor - eggplant rice: perfectly cooked eggplant with fresh chives is the perfect combo! - cdg spicy pork and tofu: pork is so flavorful without being too salty and the tofu is so silky; the bland tofu and flavorful pork are a great combo; great dish if you want protein - kimchi biji: soooo good! I accidentally got this both times I've been here (I wanted to try something else); you typically can't get this at other Korean restaurants so try this here if you're interested!! It is a little on the salty side tho - makgeolli: get the homemade makgeolli! I love the honey jujube and Asian pear flavors. I can't pick which I like more, sorry! read more
multiple friends have told me this is their favorite korean spot in nyc and i can finally see why. the space reminds me of a spot in la ktown. the food is delicious (the cod roe omelette was recomended to us by a server as the number one item and it lives up to the hype especially if you like roe). other than that the food meets the standards i hold to korean food and was a great place to chat and eat. read more
Great hearty Korean meal right next to K-Town. We had to wait 45 minutes on a weeknight to get seated, but weren't disappointed - the food and service were great! Space was busy when we were seated and still bustling despite it being past 8 on a weeknight. The menu had a good mix of Korean dishes and I was most excited to try their tofu soups which they were known for. The one I got which wasn't traditional as it wasn't spicy at all was refreshing and super delicious. The omelette we got to share was great as well and the bossam rounded the meal out perfectly. Eggplant rice was also a nice touch and a tasty addition that I opted for. Overall, while pricy, the meal was great and I would gladly come back if in the area again. Thanks, Cho Dang Gol! read more
6 months ago
Make sure you get on the waitlist and come here a bit before opening bc there's always a wait. That being said, the wait is always worth it bc the food is so good here. Came here with a big group of friends and we ordered the following: Cod roe omelet Seafood pancake Bossam Spicy seafood soondubu Beef bulgogi bibimbap Beef bulgogi hotpot CDG spicy chicken Everything was great, especially the soondubu, beef bulgogi dishes and CDG spicy chicken. I will say that I wish we got refills on our banchan. Usually they refill without us asking but not this time. read more
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Will they be open on New Year's January 1st? I can't find their phone number to ask them.
Most likely they wouldn't be open 1/1/2025 I am eating there later on this week Will try to get you… Read more
Does the restaurant add MSG in most of their dishes? Or is it MSG-free?
Call the restaurant to make sure but I'm pretty sure it's MSG-free.
Would you be able to sit down 8 people together? Not sure how big the restaurant is!
Yes! It might be a wait but we had 7 seated and had another seat available.
Do they make reservations, i cant find a number to their place?
We are walk-in only. You are welcome to come in without any reservations!
Is there purple rice?
No purple rice, always white rice and a seasonal rice such as the eggplant chive rice (my favorite) or the mixed vegetable rice.
Do they have brown rice or mixed rice?
When we went they served white rice, but I believe you can order other types of rice (brown, e.g.).
I've heard great things about the Galbi Jjim and would like to try it when I eat here tonight, but it's a little pricey. Is this the type of dish you split?
Possible to split as long as you snag another dish although I have had the galbi jjim to myself and managed to finish it
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