Came here with some friends after skiing and wanted something warm to eat. we got here around 5 and it was really empty. By the time we left around 6 it was fully packed. We were seated immediately at they serve hot barley tea instead of water. (you can ask for water). The inside is decorated nicely with plenty of seating great place for families and friends. They start you off with a fried fish and a couple of side dishes. I requested only the vegan side dishes. The big ones were bean sprouts and cucumber, and they were delicious. I ordered the dumpling tofu soup. As a vegetarian, it's very difficult to get delicious Korean food, but this was so good! The dumplings were really soft and the soup had a great flavor. It comes with a bowl of rice. The portions are plentiful, so come hungry! My friend got the Mixed tofu soup which he didn't like as much (wanted more meat).They also got the Bulgogi Bibimbap and order of the bulgogi which they enjoyed. I will definitely be visiting again! read more

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Been here a couple times for lunch in the belred area for Korean food (that wasn't kbbq). Love that they have the combos because then I get tofu soup and some meat. Solid tofu soup, I get it spicy. The meat is usually pretty good too. But I think the short rib is better than bulgogi here. I also didn't see they had chicken cuz it wasn't in their menu but it was on the wall I think. Friends like the bibimbap. Seemed fresh. Their side dishes solid although the serving plate is small. They make up for it with constant checkins for more refills though so that's good. They also give the little fried fish as a side (one though and no free refill) I like it though sometimes I get the one with eggs and I don't like that. But generally fine, could be a bit more fried/hot but again not every place has that. read more

This is a simple delicious fast restaurant! I ordered the tofu soup with pork and it was simple filling and delicious ! Sides were also good especially the yellow Crocker. Service was quick and interior was clean and simple! Plenty of parking at this strip mall. read more

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Still good but service not as warm as it was in early years. Got spoiled those early years as they raised the bar. This last visit the food is still solid albeit the meats are a tad too sweet. Service as always prompt but a bit cooler, food is fast and tasty. A solid spot still and in consideration when nearby. read more

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Got the beef tofu soup with kalbi for $40. They both were good and also it came with a side of fried fish and three banchan that were refillable. Service was quick. There's many tables to sit at and very warm tone colored restaurant. read more

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I always love Cho Dang. The first one I tried years ago was in Federal way and we've been back since then, also the other location which is in Tacoma. Now they open one in Bellevue, in safeway complex with ezell fried chicken. Parking: so easy, free shared retail parking. Restroom: men and women restrooms This Bellevue location is twice the size of both Tacoma and federal way ones. No reservation needed for lunch, at least for us. It was quiet empty when we got there around 11:30 on Friday. But it filled up pretty quickly. Service: very nice and friendly ppl, but it was kinda chaotic a bit, it seems they dont know who covers what area to serve, because some ppl waiting to get their bill, some waiting to order or to get refill. But once you got their attention, they serve you right away and fast. What we ordered for lunch: Combo B : bulgogi + soon dobu - we chose beef for our tofu Seafood pancake Their food is still as good as I remembered. Banchan: refillable and so does the potato salad that came w the complimentary small fried fish. The fried fish is NOT refillable. Rice is included. Once you are done with your rice, you can ask to pour tea into the rice bowl, it was so good. Always my fav place! read more

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Craving a soon tofu soup and we found this place. The restaurant is big and plenty of seating; we went for an early dinner but it got busy very quickly. Small menu but plenty if options; and they all look really good. The staffs were friendly and fast. What we got: Nakdol bibimpap (4/5) Big portion and very flavorfull. It came in a hot stone bowl and it stays super hot the whole time. Dont scrape the bottom and let it sit; the rice got so toasted and it was soo good. I personally think it was too much perilla leaves; but my wife loves it. Mushroom Tofu Soup (4.5/5) This was really good and very flavorfull. Plenty of mushrooms and tofu. You have to request for the egg if you want one. It came with a side of rice that served in a hot stone as well. I didnt get the egg but i recommend to get one. Haemul Pajeon (seafood pancake) (3.5/5) This was alright. Its on the thicker side so it wasnt as crispy. They put plenty of seafoods so it was good. The sauce for it also pretty good. Both of our meal came with banchans which were all good; and feied yellow croaker. Overall its a good spot We will go back for sure and try their other offering. I am hoping this will be our to go spot for soon tofu soup. read more

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How does this restaurant have a rating of 4.1? This is the BEST Korean restaurant in Washington -- and I'm Korean!! FYI: The three locations in Lakewood, Federal Way, and Bellevue used to be owned by the same person, but now I believe Bellevue is the only remaining original. The other two have changed owners, and you can definitely taste the difference. This place is hands down the most consistent Korean restaurant I've ever been to. The food tastes exactly the same every single time. I honestly don't know how they do it. Everything here is delicious. I love their banchan--especially the radish and the little fried fish is a nice bonus. Service is friendly and despite being pretty big and busy, they are still quick. Anytime someone asks me for a recommendation, especially for Korean food, this spot is always on my list. I could literally eat here every day. read more

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One of our go-to spots. Not many Korean restaurants in the area, so this hits that craving. Usually my husband and I each get a tofu stew. The fried fish that comes with your meal is yummy although most of the time not crispy enough. read more

The galbi is usually very good and flavorful, but this time it had quite a bit of fatty meat mixed in. Just something to be aware of if you prefer leaner cuts. Overall, still a good dish, but I'd recommend checking the meat quality. read more

Best Korean food in Bellevue! The side dish fish is my favorite. The seafood pancake is crispy and the dipping sauce is a little sweet and spicy. Always go for the Kalbi combo. read more

Cho Dang Tofu - seafood pancake kalbi - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Came here since I was craving tofu soup, Cho Dang hit the spot. I had the kimchi tofu soup although there didn't seem to be that much kimchi in it. I did like the kimchi that came with the free banchan though, so should have asked for more of that to add to my soup. My husband enjoyed his galbi bibimbap, I had a few pieces and they were tasty. They give each person their own serving of banchan which is nice and a free bone-in fried fish. There was no wait at 11am on a holiday Monday although it filled up closer to noon. Free parking in the lot. Service was pretty quick! read more

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Good korean food in a while lowk, the pork bulgogi was so good and the cho dang noodles. Staff's attentive and very nice. Was pretty busy but cozy! read more

Cho Dang Tofu - Kimchi soon tofu - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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As a Korean, this is my favorite casual, soft tofu soup spot in the area. Whenever I'm craving soondubu, this is where I go--I've always felt like soft tofu soup is one of those dishes that just tastes better at a restaurant, and this place proves it every time. I even brought my grandma here, and she approved, which says a lot. She specifically mentioned that they use good-quality rice, something she's never commented on at other restaurants. My go-to order is the mixed or beef intestine tofu soup--always satisfying and full of flavor. Pro tip: to easily debone the fish they serve on the side, press down along the back of the fish and it'll naturally open up and separate from the bones. Overall, a comforting, reliable spot I keep coming back to. read more

Got the kimchi tofu soup with pork. It tasted exactly like it should and hit the spot on a cold day. Comes with a stone bowl of hot rice and banchan which are refillable upon asking. Hot barley tea comes with the meal as well. The bibimbap was good too and a very generous portion. Overall not too bad for the price, came out to be ~$20 per person for lunch. The restaurant itself had plenty of seating, good service, and clean facilities. I would definitely return when craving some hot soup! read more

Cho Dang Tofu - Kimchi tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

A local spot that I never got the chance to visit until recently! I was impressed by the banchan and fish, very BCD-reminiscent. I was confused why we got a teaspoon of potato salad that wasn't refilled though. I love that stuff so would've appreciated some more! The army stew didn't have as much cheese as I'd like (it wasn't visible, but I did taste a little bit in the noodles) and I wish I could adjust the spice as it wasn't enough. The stone pots are so hot! They really keep everything scalding. I understand the appeal but it really did hurt while starting out the meal. The seafood tofu soup was very tasty but I wish there was some more substantial seafood. The shrimp was tiny and packed with flavor, just not as satisfying as I hoped. They come around to refill banchan very frequently so that is pleasant, and it was lively for a Friday night which made for a solid trip. Yum! read more

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Side dishes are the same as they were before and the servers will refill your side dishes throughout your meal. I did notice that there has been a shift in their spice levels as I had ordered extra spicy and it tasted bland and mild. Probably got the wrong order but my friend who also got a medium spice said hers was also more bland than usual. Still a great spot to go for tofu soup in the bellevue area! read more

Cho Dang Tofu - Mixed tofu soup + rice - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

This was the first Korean restaurant I went to in the Bellevue area that I thought was really really good. I enjoyed this so much. and their soybean soondubu (된장 순두부찌개) was off the charts ... forgot to take a picture of it but it was amazing. read more

Cho Dang Tofu - I forget the name but it's spicy octopus with stir fried kimchi - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I'm a fan. Quality food and ingredients. Price is typical for their menu. Service is always good. Chice and clean decor. Easy parking.

i love this place sm!! reliably good food and great environment. the servers are very efficient, refilling tea and side dishes at a great pace! we got japchae and dolsot bibimbap-- both were super fresh, flavorful, and satisfying! Would definitely recommend :) read more

Cho Dang Tofu - japchae - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The restaurant's name is Cho Dang tofu soup restaurant of course every person coming here has a steaming piping hot pot of tofu soup in front of them!! The menu has a wide choice of tofu soup, seafood, pork, clams.... A whole column! Of course there is Kalbi and other meat dishes. The server brought a little fried fish, complimentary, and ban chan. I appreciate that she gave the fish and ban chan to my 4 yr-old grandson too! Lots of tiny bones, but my grandson loves that fish, he ate his, his mom's and his dad's!! And yes, he ate rice and kalbi too. Every dish came in an abundant portion. The server came around to replenish any ban chan that you like. The rice came is a piping hot stone pot too. Everything tasted so delicious!! Scrumptious food, excellent friendly efficient service! We will be back for sure!! The restaurant fills up very fast, so it's very lively with conversations, but not too loud. Great modern decor. Lots of parking, it's strip mall that has many many stores from Starbucks to Safeway and many more.... read more

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The food (Tofu Soup, Spicy Pork and Kalbi) was delicious. I especially like the tofu soup. The service was great. They came by and offered a re-fill on the side Dishes. That's very good. read more

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Visited Cho dang tofu as a recc from a friend and it did not disappoint! The soft tofu soup here is flavorful and hits the spot. The restaurant was busy but not full at noon on a Sunday. We were seated immediately and all ordered the mixed tofu soup. MIXED TOFU SOUP (EXTRA SPICY) - 5/5 They have 5 spice levels from no spice to extra spicy. I opted for extra spicy (lvl 5) but tried my friend's spicy (lvl 4) tofu soup and thought that was more enjoyable - the spice didn't overpower the flavor at lvl 4. The set comes with fried fish and 4 side dishes per person. The service was really good! They kept coming back with the side dish cart to refill our side dishes without us asking. The restaurant is pretty big with many tables and has a clean and comfortable interior. There's plenty of parking in the plaza as well. I'd definitely come back to visit to try other items on their menu or if in craving soft tofu soup!! read more

Very expensive for small eats. But restaurant looks cleans and presentable. Feel like I have had better Korean food at the Hmart deli.

One of my most frequented restaurants -- we go here when we want to guarantee a satisfying meal. I grew up going to the original location in Fed so I'm glad the Bellevue location still does justice to the food. This is hands down better than any soondubu in Seattle or Bellevue. My husband and I usually share a soondubu and bibimbap but this time we tried their relatively new menu item -- chicken bulgogi. I will say it is taxing at $30 but the combo is $35 and comes with soondubu. The non-combo option is mad expensive considering you can get a six pack of chicken at Costco for the same price but the combo is reasonable considering the soondubu by itself is like $19. Plus it tastes great! A little sweet for me but it's bulgogi so that's to be expected. We also tried the haemul pajeon (seafood green onion pancake) and it was delicious. My husband is a fan of this dish so we've tried it at many different restaurants and I was really impressed by how crispy the Cho-Dang version was. I think it's because they fry both sides and have a higher batter-to-ingredient ratio that they're able to achieve the level of crisp. I usually prefer more a more ingredient-heavy pancake (jeon) but the flavor was still great and the crispy-ness made up for it. Dipping sauce was very good too. Service is always fantastic and friendly and they always come around multiple times to ask for refills on water and banchan. read more

Cho Dang Tofu - Chicken Bulgogi Combo & Haemul Pajeon - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Delicious and high quality but quite pricey ~$40 for combo of tofu soup, rice, and small grilled meat portion. Comes with small selection of refillable banchan. Great service Family booth dining table read more

It's too bad I did not enjoy the service or food here since I had high hopes for this place. I ordered the soondubu but it came out orange colored. It tastes just like it looks, very bland. I couldn't taste anything. I did enjoy the tea at least. read more

Cho Dang Tofu - Beef soft tofu soup with enoki mushroom - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I came here on a weekday at around 7pm and there were plenty of seats available. Services were prompt and polite and the menu is substantial. I got the bulgogi bibimbap and it came with a little tray of sides which were offered to be refilled as well. A very tasty experience and I'm excited to come here again in the future. read more

Cho Dang Tofu - Bulgogi bibimbap. - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

One of my favorite restaurants in Bellevue! I usually get the tofu soup and it's so flavorful. They also give you rice in a stone pot so it gets crispy! The sides here are AMAZING! They give you fish, potato salad, kimchi, cucumber salad, bean sprouts, and fish tofu. One of the few restaurants that actively refill your side dishes! I could get full off the sides alone. They also give you barley tea! Another favorite of mine is the acorn noodle salad. It seems unassuming but it is the best salad I've ever had! The sauce is amazing and pairs perfectly with the noodles and lettuce. However, the seafood pancake could be improved. It's quite oily and not as thick as other places, would like to see more seafood. They also only have white rice and prices are a little high at $20 for tofu soup and $20+ for seafood pancake. Service is great and space is super clean and spacious. read more

Cho Dang Tofu - acorn noodle salad - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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This one is really close to where I live, but I had been avoiding this place cuz I thought it looked too expensive. I finally came with some visiting friends. I was wrong! They give a lot of food for the price, and the special service of personal banchan and fried fish was really nice. All the food was delicious and very clean- I'm used to bulgogi being quite greasy/saucy but the bulgogi here was extremely flavorful without being dripping in soy and sugar. I definitely had too much food- we all did, and we took home quite a portion. Next time I want Korean food this is definitely a contender! read more

Cho Dang Tofu - Bulgogi tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Hot and tasty bowl of soondubu to warm your soul as well as your insides. The soondubu is tasty and is comparable to other places in the US and Korea. Standard but good soondubu. The meal comes with a few side dishes (can ask for more) as well as a fried fish. Clean, spacious restaurant with ample parking outside. Fast and attentive service. read more

Cho Dang Tofu - Soondubu - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Stopped by for a hearty meal featuring grilled meats, fish roe, and classic side dishes. The galbi slices were well-marinated and grilled nicely, while the beef short rib slices were thicker than usual, making them a bit tough to bite into. The fish roe still had its membrane, so don't be alarmed by the veins--it helped keep the roe intact in the soup. The side dishes came in small portions to prevent overcrowding, and the server refilled them quickly. Even the rice was served in a stone pot, adding a nice touch. Unfortunately, I was seated by the entrance, and every time the door opened, a cold draft rushed in. Since everything was in a hot pot, the food stayed steaming hot, but the intense heat made it hard to distinguish individual flavors. If you love your meals piping hot, this is great, but if you prefer tasting each component separately, it might be overwhelming. read more

Cho Dang Tofu - Galbi with fish roe sundubu - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Taste was not 100% authentic but doesn't mean it was not good. Staff was attentive, the soup was served piping hot. Nice place for lunch and a quick meal. They also had BBQ chicken which was not on the menu. read more

Cho Dang Tofu - Mushroom soondubu and somaek - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

My go-to sundubu spot. Never disappoints. Sometimes spice levels are not consistent - I would recommend one higher than you might normally go. Also know that you can do "extra spicy" that is higher than their stated rating system. Service is always fast and friendly. read more

Cho Dang Tofu is a chain of Korean tofu restaurants that is similar to BCD. I have been to a BCD maybe twice long time ago, so I won't compare. They are kind of fast-food Korean with a simplified menu, but also seems to have everything I want. The interior is clean-lines and minimalist. The service was swift and no-fuss. Full disclosure that prior to coming here, I already read up that the combo meals are spendy, and their prices are higher than Lynnwood and Federal Way. Honestly, not a surprise for a Bellevue address. I knew what I was walking into, so I won't ding them for cost. Nakdol Bibimbap, $19.99 - 4 Stars Menu: Crispy Rice served with Diced Kimchee and Spicy Marinated Octopus in a Hot Stone Bowl This is the dish that will bring me back. It is a thing of beauty. The seasoning is potent and impeccable. The presentation is beautiful. The crispy rice is amongst the best I have ever seen. Separate photo provided. Dolsot Bibimbap, $19.99 - 4 Stars Menu: Crispy Rice served with Sauteed Vegetables, Beef, and Egg in a Hot Stone Bowl This is the standard version that most places offer. Theirs meet expectations. Theirs cost $2 to $4 more than further places. Banchan - minimalist with two standouts - saba fried fish and the daikon soup. Both are favs that are rarely served. Bravo! read more

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Cho Dang Tofu is where you will find all the real life ahjoomas come take their families to eat tofu soup. Great flavors and very filling pots in sizzling hot soup in classic stone bowls. Soup flavor is strong, and what you would expect from a Korean tofu soup place. Spice level is adjustable, but even at no spice... it's feels very soulful. Soups will come with freshly purple rice. Why purple? Because it's healthier for you. Lots more grains and vitamins, and it's just so much prettier to look at. Standard set order comes with a tiny variety of side dishes. But it's all the basics you need: kimchi, marinated bean sprouts, spicy pickled cucumber, and slices of fish cake. Sometimes they also have their potato mash with corn. It also comes with a nice fried fish with all the tiny bones. It's to test your patience and abilities to debone a fish. Your reward is a delicious nutritious white fish. Mmm. It also has a drop of spice goochojang? I love that stuff. Perfect amount of drop to tease you with. One set is really perfect for two people, especially if you get the combo that comes with an extra sizzling hot plate of bulgogi. After you spend all that time deboning that fish, it's good to eat some very juicy and flavorful beef with no work needed. Haha Sides dishes and tea are all refillable. You'll just need to wave them down. Service is efficient and friendly. Establishment is bright and clean. You definitely leave feeling great, and warm... and have an inkling to travel to Korea, where things should just be slightly cheaper than this establishment as $19 for Korean hot soft tofu soup is pretty pricey... but still worth it. read more

Cho Dang Tofu has been recommended by several of my family friends and so my family and I decided to give it a try one weeknight. Even on a weeknight though, the restaurant was PACKED with people, most who were of Korean ethnicity (which is always a good sign when trying a new Korean restaurant). Thankfully, they were able to seat us within about 15 minutes after arriving. Their menu is extremely extensive, but they do have many tofu soup (soondubu) varieties, which is what they're known for. They also have galbi (Korean short ribs), daegi (spicy Korean BBQ pork) and bulgogi (grilled marinated beef) as well as acorn noodles and different bibimbaps (rice dishes). My family ordered the BULGOGI and OYSTER TOFU SOUP (mild) combo, the DOLSOT BIBIMBAP, and the HAEMUL PAJEON (seafood pancake). You get one banchan (with unlimited refills) per dish. The banchan included kimchi, sesame sprouts, cucumber kimchi, fish cake, and fish cake. They also served a fried fish that was very bony (almost like a mackerel but without the excessive fishy taste) and a small scoop of potato salad (which was my least favorite as it wasn't sweetened). Even though it was super busy, we got our food within 15 minutes and all at once. The BULGOGI and DOLSOT BIBIMBAP were still sizzling loudly and the OYSTER TOFU SOUP was bubbling hot when they were served. THE BULGOGI was alright. It honestly needed to be marinated longer as it lacked the deep caramelized soysauce mix sugar flavor, but the meat was hot and tender. The DOLSOT BIBIMBAP was very good. It had all the usual vegetables including spinach, carrots, sprouts, mushroom, and zucchini. The rice was also super crispy in the stone pot and the egg melted perfectly into the dish. The waitress even poured in some hot tea to get the final bits of rice that were stuck to the dish. With a side of gochujang sauce drizzled on top, it was perfection. The OYSTER TOFU SOUP was excellent, and probably the best of all the dishes. It had large pieces of oyster and lots of tofu. The mild really wasn't spicy at all (you never know with Korean dishes), and so we would probably try at least a medium next time- the spice ranged from "no spice" to "extra spicy"). Even though it wasn't spicy, it was bursting with seafood flavor. No wonder their tofu soup is their signature dish! The HAEMUL PAJEON was also just okay. I've definitely had fluffier and crispier pancakes in the past. Regardless, the pancake had a decent amount of seafood and green onion. The dipping sauce was good too. Service was fantastic. Even with the dinner rush, the servers came by to refill our banchan and water multiple times. They were also super friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is clean, just crowded. But the tables were spaced far enough away from each other so it wasn't claustrophobic. Overall, 4/5 for food, 5/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere read more

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A comforting bowl of hot tofu soup on a cold day makes for a delicious meal. This location is pretty big and parking is easy to find in the lot. There is lots of seating in this restaurant and staff is welcoming and friendly. I got their mushroom tofu soup mild. I should have gotten the medium spice level because the soup was good but not as flavorful as I'm used to at other tofu houses. I was also a little sad that it didn't include the egg. This is the first tofu house I've been to that doesn't do the included egg. I do appreciate that their banchan is tasty and also comes with a fried fish. Rice was delicious and perfectly cooked and they serve tea. In my opinion, this spot is a little pricier than I'm used to back in California but the food is solid and service is great. I would definitely come again to satisfy my tofu soup craving. read more

Cho Dang Tofu - Korean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Cho Dang Tofu has been on my list to try for quite some time, and I'm glad to check this place off! There really isn't a good list of Korean restaurants on Eastside that have affordable prices for they quality of food, but I think Cho Dang Tofu is definitely one of the better options on Eastside. We paid Cho Dang a visit on a Friday around 7pm and had no wait time to get seated. Cho Dang Tofu is located in the shopping plaza of a nearby Safeway, making parking accessible to the restaurant. During busy times of the restaurant, you may have to park in the shopping lot and walk over. The ambiance of the restaurant is sit down - the restaurant does do takeout orders, but the restaurant itself is cozy and has a decent amount of indoor seating options. I got the Nakdol Bibimbap, which came with some delicious banchan. The banchan consisted of a small fried fish, a wintermelon (? could also be radish) soup bowl, and small dishes of kimchi and fish cake. These dishes were delicious - the fish was fried to a pleasing crispiness, the soup had a comforting and subtle flavor, and the kimchi served as an excellent palate cleanser. As a plus, you can also ask your server for more of the kimchi/fish cake banchan too! For the Nakdol bibimbap, I would say that Cho Dang Tofu is generous when it comes to portioning - this was a hefty bowl of rice and octopus. As a heads up, as good as the flavor was, texture and taste does start to get a bit monotonous after eating half of the bowl. But there is a strong spice flavor and plenty of crispy rice, which is great. The Nakdol Bibimbap by itself is $20, which I think is a pretty solid price given the service and amount of food received. I personally think that in terms of Korean food on Eastside, Cho Dang is one of the more affordable options. I would definitely like to revisit in the future to try their other options (4.5 stars) read more

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I'd realistically give this place a 3.5 star review. Busy and efficient restaurant. Service was prompt. Food was not bad. I ordered the combo and got Galbi plus mushroom tofu soup. Galbi was tasty but the texture was a little gummy (I don't know how else to explain it lol). Mushroom tofu soup was tasty, but not the best I've had. I was surprised that it came with white rice (not purple rice) and did not include a raw egg. I was impressed by how hot the clay pot was though. Soup did not go cold!!! I really liked that their complimentary bonchon included a fried fish. Also barley tea was complimentary which is always nice. Would I come back here? If I lived in the neighborhood, definitely. It was very reliable and quick. read more

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