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    Cho Dang Soon Tofu

    3.4 (91 reviews)
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    CHO DANG SOON TOFU ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bulgogi Bento box
    Michelle N.

    Doesn't look very nice from street view, but this is hidden gem for soon tofu. my family has been coming here for years and they love the soon tofu. I decided to order the bento box this time around and it was on par to the soon tofu. The fried fish appetizers and the the dishes with kimchi are always delicious, however beware the staff can get grumpy if you ask for seconds! I recommend ordering the fried or fresh tofu- this is delicious and you won't be disappointed !! food is very authentic and wait can be long sometimes especially for dinner

    Belinda I.

    So my rant is just about the take out for this restaurant. So they obviously listed that they do take out on their window, but when I called, they lady hung up on me after tell me "no take out over phone". Came to the restaurant to order, they have menus for people to take away for take out order . Had to wait about 20 mins to pick it up. I asked for less spicy and pretty much got just tofu broth with seafood. No, I kid you not, the broth tasted like tofu water without salt.... Never coming back again... this is total bullshit!

    John S.

    Over the past five or six years I have been here over a dozen times and still love coming back. Especially on a cold day, this wonderful Korean gem of a place will warm you to the core! This place is not fancy and as the sign on the fridge says. They make food to be good quality and are willing to sacrifice taste. However I think it tastes great every time. Today we had two salmon soon tofu bowls and the toasted dumplings. Everything is so fresh and made with great ingredients. You can actually taste the goodness in every bite. They actually make their own fresh tofu here from organic non-gmo soy beans and it is amazing. For those who are new to Korean fare, the meal starts with a fried fish which is just perfectly cooked. You get one each. You can order some appetizers like the toasted dumplings (think Korean perogies, or gyoza). They are cooked crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Careful, as they do come very hot. You can also get them boiled only, but toasted is better. And you usually get sprouts kimchi, tofu and other little bowls for extra flavours. The soon tofu bowls are hot and have tofu in them. Surprise! Ours had salmon which is more expensive but, so tasty. The soup can be mild, medium or spicy and I would always recommend the medium or spicy as you get another bowl of hot water with rice and can always add some water if yours is too spicy. You also get an egg that you crack into your soup and it cooks in the bubbling broth. Other varieties include pork, mushroom, kimchi, seafood and other soon tofu bowls. You also get purple rice with the bowl. I like to throw it into the soup, some people like it on the side. And if you are wondering, it is a combination of white and another rice that gives it the magical colour. Warm, delicious, hearty and definitely filling. You will not be disappointed. On a funny note. One lady and I believe her husband in the back do it all. So service may be a little slow and she does have an interesting attitude but I like it. Some may be put off by it. So just a little warning. In a quirky way I think it adds to the experience!

    Dumpling soon tofu
    Summer G.

    I love Korean food - gamjatang, bibimbap, pancakes, dumplings, rice wine - but I had no idea what soon tofu was. But after reading all the great reviews here, we decided to go for it! And I must say - where have you been all my life soon tofu?! I had the dumpling soon tofu which came with purple rice and fried fish and it was so so so very good. They also give you an egg which you need to break and stir into the steaming hot bowl so you get a poached egg and creamy, think sauce. Nom nom nom. I still don't exactly know what soon tofu is - soup, tofu, rice, whatever - all I know is that it is a bowl of yumminess and deliciousness that I still dream about days after I had it. Maybe I should go again tomorrow... PS: I would have given 5 stars if not for the slightly slow service the night we were there. But hey, it was well worth the wait!

    Chicken Teriyaki Bento - $8.99
    Stephanie S.

    The thing to order here is any of their soontofu. Bibimbap is decent too, but my real enjoyment is in their stews! Personally, I'm not really big on katsu/schnitzel meals, so I don't order them. However, I do notice that their Eastern European clientele tend to order these dishes. Again, I like slightly more balanced meals, so I skip this section of the menu! Yesterday, I ordered Spicy Chicken Bento. And although I loved the other elements that came with the bento, particularly their tofuyaki/yam makis (side salad is also very fresh), I wasn't totally in love with their Spicy Chicken. Note: It actually is spicy and there's lots of it! A good 2-3 servings for me, so I took the rest as a takeout. What I'm not fond of in their Spicy/Teriyaki Chicken is the cut of chicken that they use. I think it's dark meat which also includes the skin, some fat/gristle. So going forward, I think I'll stick to one of their homey stews and if I'm really, really hungry, an app of their tofuyaki!

    Side dishes!
    Peter C.

    Great place for delicious silky soon tofu soup and rice meals! I really like to and always start with the yaki tofu. Then I usually go for the seafood or oyster soontofu. Taste delicious and very cozy place. Recommended!

    Monica L.

    Chodang is a little restaurant that doesn't seat many and it's usually pretty busy (unless you go on a weeknight) because it's gaining popularity everyday. They are known for making their own tofu in the back of the restaurant. They sell the tofu seperately as well. Their menu is simple enough to read since it's in Korean and English. They don't have a lot of variety but most people that go there eat the Soontofu (tofu stew). The portions are for one person and it's definitely enough but if you're hungry enough, you can try the boiled or toasted dumplings! As with all Korean meals, it comes with side dishes that include fried fish, cold tofu, bean sprouts, kimchi and sometimes tofuyaki if the restaurant is not busy. I ordered the pork soontofu and Monica ordered the oyster soontofu. Each bowl of soontofu comes with a raw egg that you can break into the stew to make it thicker if you want. You can choose how spicy you want the stew to be. She prepares the rice into a separate bowl and then pours hot tea into the stone pot to loosen the rice. You eat the soaked rice at the end and it's good for digestion. The price including tax and tip is around $10 for each bowl of soontofu and it keeps you very full and is a great source of protein. It's definitely a place worth checking out as it's the BEST soontofu in Toronto. We go every couple of months with famiyl and friends.

    Olivia T.

    I've been here four times and have ordered the Soon Tofu Bowl with beef every time. I'm sure the other things they serve are great, but somehow I can't order anything else... It comes to the table piping hot and NEVER cools down. On a cold day, it's the best way to warm up. On a warm day, you end up a touch overheated... But always satisfied! So good. Can't wait for winter!

    tofuyaki
    Maggie P.

    This is my favourite restaurant for soon tofu. Their tofu so soft and delicious, and there's always a generous portion of it in the soup. They also offer a great variety of soon tofu, ranging from mushrooms to seafood to dumplings. If you are especially hungry, I highly recommend the tofuyaki, deep fried tofu smothered in sweet soy sauce, black and white sesame seeds and green onion. Eat it while it's crispy and piping hot! Great food aside, the service is seriously lacking (and this has been repeatedly noted here). If you come during peak lunch hour, be ready to be frustrated while waiting for upwards of an hour. There's only one old lady working the front of the restaurant, and it's way too much for her to handle. Between taking orders, delivering the food, cleaning up tables and taking money, service slows down tremendously. Even when tables are vacated, it takes her at least 15 minutes to clear them before a new group can sit down. When you finally get to order, everything else speeds up. Food comes quickly and it's obvious that the slow turnover is not the kitchen's fault. The main caveat is only come here if you have the patience.

    Chicken katsu- very saucy
    Mii B.

    Quaint mom and pop shop. Service is not exciting but efficient. Side order of one small fish, was very nicely fried with a light crisp outer shell. Tofu was silkie smooth and tasted homemade. Would come again if I were in the neighborhood but wouldn't necessarily cross town for.

    Authentic Korean food (owned by Koreans for what I observed) specializing in variations of tofu soups and bento boxes. Place is indeed bare-bones but has a cozy ambience. The soups are spicy and hearty and served boiling to accompany the raw eggs and purple rice. The traditional side dishes includes a small fried fish which is I think unique. The kimchi tofu soup I ordered was once unbearably salty that I could not continue eating. I would return however for other dishes. Otherwise, general favourable reviews for each time I've visited.

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