First visit to H Mart and delighted to find a meal at the fancy (with prices to match!) food court I could share with side dishes and traditiinal pickles. The food court was spacious with ample seating indoor and out. Service was ok, efficient but not overly friendly so room for improvement there. Everything was new, so nice. We ordered the Short Rib Soft Tofu & Salt Grilled Pork Belly Combo. The soft tofu was delicious and the pork belly was quite tasty. The short ribs were good but the meat seemed to have shrunk in the cooking process! Overall the combo cost over $40 which seemed pricey for a food court meal but then again it was pretty tasty with a decent portion. Well... it was cheaper than another establishment with one generously portioned meal for supposedly 2-3 people to share for ... $103 ..! read more

Cho Dang Tofu & Bbq - Grilled Short Rib Soft Tofu & Porj Belly Combo - Korean Near Me - Dublin, California

This location of Cho Dang is located in Dublin Retail Center inside the food hall of H-Mart. Parking is a bit hectic in this plaza, especially on weekends. The main food court entrance is on the outer side of the building. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well. It was a bit difficult to get the attention of the employees here - even though there were 3 standing by the front counter. I could not decide on the beef or seafood, so I opted for their mixed option. Price was a bit steep, as it was $20 for a soft tofu soup, but it does come with a few sides and a small rice. Soup was decent overall, but the shrimps tasted like it was not that fresh. read more

1) Tofu soup is too salty. Not sure what sauce they used for the soup but definitely not the normal tofu soup that you would taste from other authentic k restaurant. The only thing that taste good is the tofu, which aligned with what other reviewer said. 2)beef short ribs are not tender enough, but I do appreciate that there are 2 bones. 3) banchan are mediocre. I hope they could improve their food quality, and I might try again for bbq read more

Cho Dang Tofu & Bbq - Short rib soft tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Dublin, California

I now see why there are only 3 stars for this place. I thought it was a chain and even had to look up their relation to the socal locations bc it doesn't taste like the other cho dangs. it was very oily and greasy. no need to try for your self, definitely not worth a trip. read more

The Tofu Soup and Pork Belly were really delicious! Service was great: ordered at the counter, less than 10 mins the beeper was on and my food was ready! Food Court inside H Mart was very clean and tables were cleaned quickly. Bright and not too loud. Parking maybe a bit difficult, park slightly further away maybe easier. read more

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This place is wonderful I had the tofu soup and it was beautifully made and served. The tofu soup had an egg and came with seaweed snacks. read more

Cho Dang Tofu & Bbq - Pork tofu soup banchan fried fish rice and seaweed - Korean Near Me - Dublin, California

I've been here twice, and both times were enjoyable. Presentation was nice on a hot stone, food was warm and freshly made. It took about 10 minutes to receive our order, which is fine because again, the food was freshly made. Service is okay, but the food is a little pricey. Would still recommend. read more

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Hot stone beef was very good and could serve two. Little on the pricey side looking at the menus. Lots of different choices to try from bibimbap, seafood, tofu bowls. Make sure to try out the different spice levels as this place to spice level is a little hotter than one would think. Overall a good place for a bite. read more

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Not bad, not great. Note: this review is from the grand opening so hopefully it's better once it's the initial traffic has calmed down. If you're in downtown Dublin and craving bibimbap, this will do the trick. They offer a variety of tofu soups and bibimbap. I won't comment on the wait since it was the grand opening so a longer wait time is expected. There was a surprising amount of seating available given how crowded the lines were though. There is both indoor and outdoor seating (with umbrellas). Lively atmosphere but again, grand opening. I got the hot stone beef bibimbap and it had all the standard toppings along with some tasty banchan. However, there was slightly more rice than I'm used to and the beef was ground rather than the usual bulgogi slices. Decent enough for a grocery store food court, but not worth a dedicated outing. read more

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Checked out the food hall and wanted to try their tofu soup. I got a mushroom and a beef dumpling tofu soup. Both were just okay but a tad over salted for my taste. The beef was pretty chewy. Both came with rice and a small plate of banchan. read more

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I got a combo set meal and it was expensive. The flavor is very mild. Service is standard. Portion is on the small side. Items are precooked and placed on stone pan, and bow. It was not stuck on in anyway. It's nice to have tried this place. read more

Took a hot minute to wait in line to order and get food on a busy Sat for lunch but worth it. Tasty beef tofu soup and pork bulgogi and the combo comes with a surprising amount of sides - a small fried fish, some banchan, a bowl of white rice, and a pack of seaweed. Tofu soup hot and tasty, pork bulgogi was very soft and flavorful. Eat the fried fish while it's hot. Regular spicy wasn't really that spicy, will turn up the heat next time. read more

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The Tofu soup is way too salty!!!! I had to ask for hot water to dilute the saltiness. The gave me a small bowl of plain soup which has a subtle taste. PLEASE TASTE YOUR TOFU SOUP!!!!! It is TOO SALTY!!! You'll have your customers have kidney issues and hypertension. read more

Cho Dang Tofu & Bbq - Korean Near Me - Dublin, California

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They would not give me anymore kimchi. Owner is very rude and the staff is also rude as well. Wouldn't eat here again food is decent though. I'm so mad who doesn't give out more kimchi they gave us one spoonful of kimchi read more

Normally I don't like to recommend any tasty food to increase the difficulty of dine in opportunity in the future. But this one, if you like Korean tofu soup, it is a must try. I like its silken tofu texture with various soup choice. Service: it is self serving food court like every food court. Be careful of taking your food to the table. It is hot soup with stoneware and might be dangerous for seniors and children. Ambiance: not for long seating with family and friends. But soup is delicious and always a line at rush hour. Reasonable price ( no tip required) in Tri Valley area read more

Cho Dang Tofu & Bbq - #10 intestines tofu soup set. I pick mild spicy. Good portion $17.99 plus tax - Korean Near Me - Dublin, California

Mediocre at best soft tofu (soon doo boo) soup. Was served lukewarm when it should be boiling hot. Had to ask them to reboil since there was an uncooked raw egg with egg shell in it. First taste was overly salty that had to add water. The shrimp in the soup is not fresh. Added side of pork bulgogi, which was also lukewarm and had pork gaminess to it. You are better off at other local Korean restaurants that have average soft tofu soup but are at least better than this place. This place is popular because it's close proximity to the new H Mart. Basically a new store opening tourist trap to avoid. read more

Cho Dang Tofu & Bbq - Soon tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Dublin, California

Delicious and priced reasonably. I will definitely will come back to try the other tofu soups. I had the beef tofu and it is amazing. read more

We had tofu combo and hot stone bibimbap. I thought food court prices should be cheaper than regular restaurants, but this place was even more expensive than a sit-down restaurant. We had to order at the counter, pick up the food ourselves, and return the dishes after the meal -- so I honestly don't understand why a tip was expected. I spent $78 including tip, which felt way too expensive for such simple, average food. If I'm going to spend that much money, I'd rather go to a regular restaurant and get proper service. read more

We ordered the #2 mixed seafood and meat tofu soup. Overall, I found it a bit pricey at $20. The soup was okay--flavor was there, but it had a strong MSG/instant ramen-type taste. The tofu was soft and held together well, and was probably the best part of the dish. The seafood was decent, but the meat was tough and not cut very well. Service was quick and efficient, more in line with fast-casual dining. It also came with a small selection of banchan, which was average, and a dry fried croaker that was just okay. Overall, an average experience for the price. read more

The galbi and bulgogi were good. I've had better. Both were on the pricey side. The thing to note about eating at this food court is that you need to return the tray and dishware back to the vendor you bought it from. This wouldn't be a big deal except that when it's busy (which it frequently is) you'll likely be sitting outside and will need to bring everything back to the vendor and try to find space for your tray on a cart near the counter. The cart will likely be full and you may find yourself having to bend low to try to load your tray on a lower shelf. The staff won't help you. read more

Cho Dang Tofu & Bbq - Cho Dang tofu & bbq menu - Korean Near Me - Dublin, California

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Visited Cho Dang Tofu & BBQ for the first time and it was very busy over the weekend--waited over 30 minutes for the food. I ordered the #34 Bibimbap, which had a nice, well-balanced flavor overall. I'd recommend asking for an extra container of gochujang sauce--it really takes the dish to another level. read more

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Solid spot to get a bite to eat after shopping at H-Mart. 5/5 for overall experience. Staff did a GREAT job powering through the line of chaos. I ordered a #15 soft tofu + galbi (with an upgrade to the beef short rib). Food came out at a reasonable time (~15 minutes) and was fresh. Rice was soft, not dry. Soft tofu soup was NOT watery and pretty flavorful. Galbi was tender, balanced and easy to bite off the bone. I think they did a great job for such a small shop in such a bustling little food court. I look forward to seeing them thrive. Definitely give them a shot and be nice to them!! read more

Cho Dang Tofu & Bbq - #15 Soft Tofu (with beef short rib upgrade) + Galbi. - Korean Near Me - Dublin, California

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A Massive Disappointment - Skip This Food Court Stall I was really looking forward to trying the food court at the new Dublin H-Mart, but this place was a massive disappointment. I ordered their signature dish--the BBQ Beef Short Ribs--which comes with three side dishes and a bowl of rice. With tax, it came out to about $37. I don't mind paying a premium price if it's for premium quality, but for food court dining, this was an absolute rip-off. ​Here is why you should skip it: ​Deceiving Marketing: The large, bright billboard next to the store is incredibly misleading. The photo clearly shows a small fish included on the side, but the actual meal does not come with it. ​Terrible Quality Meat: The side dishes weren't even worth mentioning, but the real issue was the beef short ribs. More than 50% of the meat was pure fat. It looked exactly like the scraps and trimmings I would normally cut off and discard when buying meat from the supermarket. To make matters worse, the entire dish was soaking in a puddle of oil. ​Abysmal Customer Service: I took the food back to the counter to complain to the cashier. She had absolutely no reaction, completely ignored the issue, and just flatly said, "Ok." ​A lot of my friends have been excited about H-Mart finally opening in the Dublin area and are eager to try the new food court options. I will definitely be telling them to save their money and completely skip this stall. I will never go back. read more

Tofu soup is regular with little add-ons. Long waiting time and very overpriced. I guess you can easily find other options nearby.

Went on 3/31 so less than a week from the grand opening. I'm hoping they get better but for now, certainly below average for this Korean. The tofu soup was watery, salty and lacking content. I know tofu is not that expensive but there was such a small amount of it. Even worse, the rice was hard and it became more difficult to chew with each bite. I mean freshly cooked rice is such a low bar to meet. If the owner is reading this - we want you to succeed. But you need to really focus on your food quality early before words spread. read more