Craving some soondooboo so we decided to go try the OG Tofu shop that has been here for a long minute. The last time I ate here was during the pandemic and finally came back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place seems to really show its age with the floors really dirty and the wood floors are showing a lot of wear and tear.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got there for an early dinner and the place was empty. The lady seemed tired or just not in a friendly mood. The food was still reasonably priced. Much better than the Tofu Chain's and food as good as I remember. I went with the short rib Tofu soup and it came with two nice size beef short ribs and the meat peeling off the bone. Ban Chan was good but could not eat a few of them because they had bean sprouts in it. Nice to see Chodang doing strong. Hopefully the next time back won't be a 3-4 year gap. read more

I wanted to share my experience since I come here about twice a week. I keep coming back because I genuinely love the food. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the quality is consistently great. The service is usually very good, depending on the day and time you visit. I often come late at night, and there's a woman who occasionally works those shifts whose customer service is outstanding. She's always friendly, attentive, and makes every visit enjoyable. Unfortunately, my experience has been different with one of the night employees, a tall gentleman. On multiple occasions, he has come across as rude and often stays in the back without acknowledging customers, even when you're clearly trying to get his attention for assistance. It can make the experience feel unwelcoming. Overall, I still highly recommend this place because the food is excellent. I just hope management can address the inconsistency in customer service so every visit is as enjoyable as the food. read more

Me and my friend came in early and got the seafood soup and grilled mackeral. the seafood soup gave me and my friend a stomach ache and threw it up hours after. it think it was old shrimp. quite disappointed. service was nice. though. read more

We stop by Chodong Tofu because we like the tofu soup here. The place was quite busy, as we stopped by during dinner rush so there was a bit of a wait. My husband always gets the spicy intestines tofu while I typically get the spicy seafood tofu, we usually get medium spicy level. The soups are always flavorful and has enough of a spicy kick for me. We got the meals as a combo, with the spicy pork bulgogi and spicy beef bulgogi added on. Both of the meats were on the sweeter side, but still delicious. read more

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Solid food and good service. I tried a variety of dishes with my family. Our usuals are seafood pancake, galbi, japchae, bibimbap and pork katsu/cutlet. Everything tasted good and came quickly. My favorite was the bulgogi japchae noodles. My least favorite was the bibimbap, which is usually my go-to order at most Korean restaurants. I've had better and wouldn't get the one here. All the other items we ordered were tasty though. read more

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It has become one of our family restaurant.s. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy seating arrangements.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Always felt pampered when enjoying the small plates of side dishes. The tofu soup allows for vegetarian options which is a plus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only thing lacking is a snowy or rainy day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Consistently good food and good service. I've been going here for years and can say that the food is consistently good and so is the service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Expect it to be cold in there no matter the day or season - gotta keep you cool when you're eating hot soup![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables can feel a bit close to each other depending on where you sit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]And it does get busy during the usual nights & weekends so expect that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, delicious food with a home cooked feel and good service. I'd say my only gripe is that parking can get busy, but there's plenty of parking throughout the plaza. read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - N.1 Cold Noodle / 물냉면, Q1. Galbi / 갈비, T5. Mixed Tofu / 섞어 순두부 - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Service was good. Side dishes were good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They played Kpop when I was there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was my first time there and I ordered perilla seed tofu stew because I looooooove perilla seeds! I was so excited to try and it tasted good other than the fact that it was super salty. I would have asked to have it remade but it was my lunch time at work so I still wanted to be able to eat something or else I'd run out of time. On the bright side, they added a lot of perilla seeds to my liking. read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - T10. Perilla Seeds Tofu / 들깨 순두부 - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Amazing soondubu We got a combo dumpling tofu soup with galbi and oyster tofu soup The size of the tofu soup were huge Broth flavorful - plenty of dumplings and oysters The banchan were delicious and the servers came by often to refill them. Banchan included grilled fish and a packet of dried seaweed Galbi was marinaded well - not too sweet and very delicious Lots of parking Takes cc and opens early at 1030am! read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Dined here last night after going to the movies. Ordered the soup dumpling with mild spice. While waiting for the soup to come out, I was given salad and side dishes. After finally getting my soup, a rush of people started to come so it was hard to get any of the servers attention for a refill on side dishes. As a result, I ended up walking to the front counter and asking instead. The soup was great but definitely could hire an additional server or two! read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

TL;DR: Fast service, hot food, perfectly seasoned unlimited banchan, and homey food that gets you coming back - unlimited banchan: everything was tasty except for the seafood pancake which was cold. Be forewarned they may charge you for extra banchan at their discretion. - galbi beef: perfectly seasoned and juicy - complimentary fish: perfectly moist and salted! - tomato tofu stew: this is their newer broths and it tasted like they added tomato and cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Definitely an interesting taste that grew on me. My partner was not a fan tho. read more

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In the OC area and craving late-night comfort food? Chodang Tofu House is open until 2am! They offer a wide variety of comfort dishes, including tofu soup, cold noodles, bibimbap, grilled fish, bulgogi, galbi, and more. I love their banchan, especially the seaweed and squid Looking for something shareable? The hot pot bulgogi is a must -- huge portion and tons of meat! IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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Opens at 10:30 am and closes at 2 am. Never had issues with parking. This establishment is across the street from brewesters icecream. Dol sot bimbap is my go to dish. Fresh and good selection of banchan. I like that they will give you more banchan without making you feel like you're a damn big. Oyster sundubu is tasty you can get it spicy or mild. Will keep coming back. read more

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Visited Cho Dang after going to BCD Tofu House with friends, and one of them told us that since we liked BCD, we would love Cho Dang, and they were absolutely right. Service was great, everyone working was very sweet. All of the banchan was so flavorful and delicious. The soft tofu stews were amazing, and the galbi was very juicy and tender, not chewy at all. The spicy pork was super tasty, it had great flavor without being overly spicy. The bibimbap had very fresh ingredients and was so satisfying. Everything was delicious, and we'll definitely be returning. Super excited to try the seafood pancake next. :) read more

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Cho Dang is truly an institution. I've been coming here for about 22 years, and that kind of longevity speaks for itself. Over all these years, the food has remained incredibly consistent, which is one of the main reasons I keep coming back. They've done a great job evolving without losing what makes the place special. The furniture has been updated, and they've added new items to the menu, but the core experience is still the same dependable, satisfying Korean comfort food. I almost always order their tofu soup and barbecue combos--they're classics for a reason. Most recently, I tried the tomato version of the tofu soup, and it was absolutely delicious, with a rich, comforting flavor that felt both familiar and new. read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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What I Ordered: Ham, Sausage, and Cheese Tofu Soup ($16.99) Soft Tofu + Galbi Combo ($32.99) Hot Stone Bibimbap - Bulgogi ($22.99) Food: ChoDang tofu was a soondubu/tofu soup spot restaurant that I hadn't visited in literally 10 years, so I was excited to see what they were like now. I was so happy to find that there flavors hasn't changed after all those years! Obviously when people think about tofu soup, we all think of BCD first. However, I love this spot even more than BCD because I am able to taste that they don't use as much MSG as BCD so the flavors of each of the ingredients are much more distinctive. My favorite was the Ham, Sausage, and Cheese Tofu soup, which has a unique flavor different from the other tofu soups. The cheese and ham/sausage in the tofu soup allows for more of a flavorful taste compared to other tofu soups that are more clean and smooth. Obviously, everyone has different tastebuds so people will prefer different things, but I personally loved it. What really surprised me was the hot stone bibimbap with bulgogi. They put in a ton of vegetables and bulgogi to make sure that each bite is full of flavor. You're also able to put in as much red pepper paste, or gochujang, onto the bibimbap. With all of these ingredients combined, you end up with a spicy, savory, and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. The Hot Stone pot really does make a difference with the bottom portion of the rice continually cooking on high temperatures to create a crispy finish. The galbi, or beef ribs, were well cooked using high quality meats that provided a soft and tender side dish. It is delicious eating as is, but it is also great to eat with a bowl of rice. Each piece were nicely marinated and full of flavor, which I personally loved eating with the bibimbap. It would have been nice if the portions were a bit bigger, but it came as a combo with a kimchi tofu soup, so the meal itself was definitely filling. Service: All of the staff members were nice and friendly, they all spoke both English and Korean. Ambiance: [[HIGHLIGHT]]Indoor seating only with plenty of seats. I appreciated the inside decorations with traditional Korean paintings and window/wall decorations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It felt a lot like the restaurants in Korea.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The parking space is shared with a neighboring restaurant, which is a bit small. However, there is another much bigger parking lot literally right next to them that you can use, which provides ample parking space. read more

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Came here for a quick dinner and the army stew was comforting! I ordered seaweed in the side to eat it with some rice like a masubi. I recommend that little hack. The soup did get salty toward the bottom is my only complaint. The stew was large enough for two people to share, so we just ate that. Service was good. read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - Army stew - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

This was our go-to spot for tofu soup + galbi but during our last visit, we received such rude service and probably will not return. Plus the food quality has changed. The galbi used to be flavorful and tasty but now it was too fatty, dry and no flavor at all. read more

Ordered the spicy beef tofu soup & was so impressed with how flavorful the soup was. I wish it was a bit spicier though. They were very generous with the beef portions too! read more

They were open until 2 a.m. on a Saturday night. Normally I go to BCD Tofu in Cerritos, but I decided to give ChoDang a try. Honestly, I wasn't impressed with what I ordered. I might try a different entrée in the future, but with BCD as a reliable alternative, I'm not sure it's worth it. Pros: 1. Side dishes were solid--similar in number and taste to BCD, but I thought ChoDang's ingredient quality was a notch higher. For example, the grilled yellow croaker (조기구이) was larger and less dry than what I usually get at BCD. I normally skip the fish, but I tried it here for comparison and noticed the difference. 2. Other sides seemed less salty, which makes me think ChoDang uses less MSG than BCD. (BCD says they don't use MSG, but how accurate that is, I'm not sure.) 3. Staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Cons: I ordered the beef soon tofu, and the broth--and especially the beef--just didn't taste right. They gave a lot more beef than BCD, but the texture and smell suggested poorly thawed frozen beef or lower-quality meat. It really threw the dish off, and I only ate about a third of it. Overall: I'd say give ChoDang a try if you're curious or want to compare their other entrées. For me, though, I'll probably stick with BCD. I'd love to hear what other Yelpers think of their different dishes--one reviewer said they liked the galbi here, but I have a hard time believing it's better than BCD's in Cerritos. (For reference, BCD in Garden Grove or NYC isn't nearly as good as the Cerritos location either.) read more

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I've been coming here for the past 7 years since my last review. I think it's time I updated my review. Food has been consistently solid. The price is still reasonable, and the taste is still great. Their Galbi and spicy pork are tender and juicy. The beef bimbimbap is well proportioned. I love the fact the banchan still comes with a fish. When I'm craving some good comfort Korean comfort food, I come here. Service hasn't changed much since my first review which may be due to understaff. read more

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Ordered Bulgogi Combo via UberEats and even though it was quite far (16 miles), it only took 45 minutes. I thought it would be cold by the time I got it but the soup was still sizzling hot and the bulgogi was still warm! Menu has a good variety of bibimbap, tofu soups, and BBQ dishes/combos. Pricing was reasonable and most items were $20-$30+. The Bulgogi Combo ($31.99 on UberEats & $26.99 lunch special & $29.99 dinner price) came with 4 banchans - bean sprouts, pickled cucumbers, kimchi, and bean sprouts, as well as a fried yellow croaker. The banchans tasted very delicious and fresh. The croaker was a little too oily but it was nice and crispy! Also, it came with a box of bulgogi, bowl of rice, and choice of tofu soup. Banchans were 8/10 The bulgogi was decent. It had a lot of onions underneath to make it appear like there was a lot of meat inside the box. The meat was a little bland and would have been better if it was more marinated. I enjoyed how it was quite tender and not too fatty. This was 7/10 The beef tofu soup was ok. Loved that there were so many options to choose from - beef short rib, beef, kimchi, seafood, etc. It was also nice that there was an option for spiciness level. I got the mild and it wasn't too spicy! The tofu was so soft that it just melted in my mouth. There was lots of beef inside! I would have enjoyed it more if the soup wasn't so salty and oily. I was very thirsty afterwards and it's probably because they used a lot of MSG. This was 6/10 Probably won't return or recommend read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - Bulgogi Combo - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

This cute mom & pop restaurant is hands down a better version of BCD. I love this place -- the staff is always so friendly and the vibe is bustling in the best way. There are so many delicious Banchan and they're always quick to refill them. My go-to meal is the dinner deal with Galbi and the medium spice pork and kimchi soup. Today it was just as good as it always is -- flavorful, comforting, and hits the spot every time. My friend always gets the mixed seafood and says it always hits too. With the amount of Banchan, my girlfriend and I can always split the dinner duo, so for around \$40 including tip, it's really not a bad spot for dinner. I adore this place and will definitely keep coming back! read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

10/10 Cheese Soft Tofu - This was delicious! A little hack- If you want kimchi flavor, simply mix in the kimchi from the side dishes. 10/10 Spicy Pork - Loved the way this was seasoned. My go-to meat choice. 5/10 Price - $33.04 with tax but not including tip. It's pricier than Kaju Soft Tofu by $3.00 more. Why does eating korean soup so dang expensive! read more

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I've been coming to Cho Dang for about 2 year now and it never disappoints. I've had the same order every time and it is always consistent. The entire staff team is very friendly and efficient, the service is always great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is always clean and there are plenty of tables so you never wait too long.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The soondubu is the best I've had across different places in the area and the sides are always delicious. I love coming here when I have a bad day or a good day, it is such a comforting meal and I always look forward to coming back. read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - regular pork tofu soup - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I loved: Galbi Ban Chan Spread I liked: Dumpling Tofu The banchan #goodears here are excellent. They give you a solid spread with bean sprouts, kimchi, potato salad, fish cake, and a crispy chive pancake. It's generous and hits every note. The galbi is a standout. A little fatty in the best way, thick cuts, and grilled just right so the meat pulls clean off the bone. Dumpling tofu is fine. Nothing wild, but warm and comforting. Service could be better. Staff tends to ignore you until they decide to stop by, which can be frustrating when you need something. The restaurant itself is clean, and they do have a policy against taking leftover banchan home (unfortunate). While it makes sense from a business standpoint, it still feels wasteful when you're too full to finish. read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - Galbi Ban Chan Spread Dumpling Tofu - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

They are open until 2 a.m.! Good late night spot with friendly and attentive staff. Food is not authentic Korean food. Kimchi soon tofu would've been good, but they added a bad hot sauce and there was some other odd flavor. The japchae was pretty bad, it was all watery like noodles with sugar water, and they hardly put any meat or veggies in it. So $25 for just some noodles with sugar water. We threw it away because it was so bad. However, service was really good and they are open late. read more

The signature LA Galbi is a must-order: perfectly marinated with a hint of sweetness, tender, and beautifully charred. The Japchae was also spot on with perfectly chewy glass noodles. Between the sizzling hot stone bibimbap, the rich seafood tofu soup, and the generous complimentary banchan (they even give you a whole fried fish!), you really can't go wrong. Authentic flavor, great service, and amazing value. Will definitely be back! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is clean, spacious, and has a great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was excellent too--the staff was super attentive and kept checking in on our banchan refills. read more

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Cho dang had become one of our go to places.. breaks my heart that this happened at our last visit there 12/26/25. We found hair in our seafood pancake. Told the staff and she just came to take it away like I was doing way too much. Not an apology, just a side eye and asked what I wanted to do. If I wanted to cancel or have them make a new one. Then, almost half way through my daughter's tofu soup we found a small roach. I showed it to the ladies working and they tried to pass it off as a piece of seaweed. Insisting that it was just seaweed! As you can see in the pictures, I don't believe any type of seaweed have legs. I was absolutely livid. I told them seaweed do not have legs and this roach definitely has legs. Aftr zooming in a couple of times they admitted it and apologized. They did not try to charge us for the food but I dnt feel like they were very apologetic about the whole situation. I no longer recommend this place. Not just because of the "extra items" in our food but the unwillingness by the staff to address the situation properly. I would give less than 1 star if I could. For those that still choose to dine there, throughly check your food, especially if you are feeding your babies! read more

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Order: - Hot Stone Bibimbap - Beef Short Rib Soondubu - Seafood Pancake - Fried Dumpling - Pork Cutlet Ever since I discovered Cho Dang last year, it's become a staple in my local restaurant rotation. Chodang in Cerritos hits the spot when you're craving comforting, cozy Korean eats. Their popular soondubu is rich, flavorful, and served boiling hot, just the way it should be. The sizzling stone pot bibimbap has the most perfect crispy rice layer on the bottom. Other dishes we tried included the donkatsu/pork cutlet and the seafood pancake. Each and every item was delicious! There was nothing I would change about any of the food I had. It was and is always the perfect cozy meal. Service is great as well, and the portions are extremely generous. Hope you can try Cho Dang soon if you haven't already! read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Came here for the beef soup and galbi combo, and it totally hit the spot. The tofu soup was rich, flavorful, and comforting. The galbi was tender and nicely grilled with that classic sweet-savory Korean BBQ flavor. They also serve a generous spread of banchan that was refillable. Service was quick and efficient. Great spot for a late-night Korean fix. read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - T7. Beef or Pork Tofu / 소고기 또는 돼지고기 순두부. Q1. Galbi / 갈비 - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

I came for the sundubu because it's my favorite but I left loving the galbitang maybe even more. Soft tofu soup will always hold a place in my heart for being one of my top comfort foods. I'm pretty basic so I ordered the beef soft tofu soup and galbi combo. The galbi was shared with the table and was cooked perfectly with a great charred flavor. The soup was also perfect with a good ratio of meat and tofu. They also have unique flavors like mala but it got rid of the traditional Korean soup base flavor too much so it wasn't my favorite. The galbitang is a must if you're not in the mood for sundubu. The glass noodles were chewy and the meat was pretty fall-off-the-bone tender. The bulgogi in the japchae is also tender and marinated well so it's a good sharing plate. Cho Dang is a great place to come with a group since they have plenty of seating and the food comes out relatively quickly. There were only two workers on the floor and they worked efficiently for how busy it was. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect for a cold rainy night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Visited this local favorite in Cerritos for Soon Tofu (soft tofu stew) and certainly lived up to expectations. Warm & prompt service and the side sides were fresh, crisp, and unlimited. I would have to say quality and price is the best in town. read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - Chewy Noodle Soon Tofu (soft tofu stew) - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

I can't believe I have been sleeping on this place for all these years! I was introduced to this Tofu spot last year by my boyfriend. Now I love coming here more than other Tofu places that are closer to me! I love that the staff is super friendly, welcoming and attentive! They are usually open from 10am-2am and there is plenty of parking as they are part of a strip mall. My boyfriend and I usually do a Tofu Soup Combo and add another food item. Last night we got a Beef Soup (White) with Beef Bulgogi. We also paired it with a Seafood Pancake. They start you out with a small salad, and then bring out the banchan that comes along with your combo. Even thought it was starting to get busy, our food came out quick! Everything tasted great and the servers came by checking in on us to see we needed refills of our banchan. We left with filled bellies and ready to come back on a cold night. Thank you for the hospitality! read more

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I came here the other day with some friends. It was a warm day, but tofu soup is always delicious. I couldn't decide what I wanted to eat so my friend and I shared a seafood pancake and tofu soup. The seafood pancake had tons of seafood in it, but I wish it were crispier. It was Friday so my other friend ordered the stir fried squid bibimbap. I've never had it before, and it was so delicious. It was very flavorful. I would definitely get that again. The service is so so. I had asked for an extra bowl, but I think they forgot about it and never brought it. Overall, they have decent tofu soup, and I would definitely go again read more

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This place is open until 2am! My group of 7 looked at the menus outside deciding to go in and the lady was so sweet and asked if we were hungry. The food is good, just decent. We got the hot stone bibimbap combo with an oyster tofu soup and everything was piping hot. I loved the amount of banchan they gave and their hospitality in general is very homey. It's a good late night choice, but definitely very homemade-esque. read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - Hot stone bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Literally last night I arrive from Santa Cruz to Long Beach airport. I was starving had my sister pick me and my fiance up (pregnant) and decided to go to go this restaurant. They then gave us the menu and I ordered the short rib soup 20.99$ US dollars currency. I then receive a bowl with 2 dog bones w meat and a couplenoodles. Possibly the worst bowl of Korean food I ate in my life. I bit one of the dog bones w meat. Some of the sauce jumped off landed on my shorts. I decided this was a no. I then tried to eat the noodles but there were maybe 5 noodles. Possibly the most disgusting bowl of soup I ever ate in my life. I then chugged the whole Korean beer. The beer was actually really good. Other than that this will be the last place I ever eat in my life I will not wish this on my enemy.. read more

Went around 11 PM. I'm surprised we weren't able to get immediately seated when there were empty tables. It took around 10 minutes for the food to come out. Food was amazing. I got the beef tofu soup. The tofu was the perfect firmness. The soup was rich and flavorful. The ban chan was REALLY good too. I loved their kimchi and fish cake. I was very satisfied with my meal. I would give it 5 stars if service was a bit better. read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - T7. Beef or Pork Tofu / 소고기 또는 돼지고기 순두부 - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came for lunch on a Friday and wasn't crowded at all, got seated right away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I usually see a line outside in the evenings so was happy they were not busy for lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got the seafood tofu soup and got plenty of sides. Service was fast and food was good but the soup seemed slim; not as rich with tofu as we usually get. Other than that, everything was tasty. read more

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I'm here from LA and saw a concert at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center. I was excited to see dining options and this place looked unique. There was one poor skinny woman running around crazy. I got the mushroom regular and it was okay. I couldn't really taste the mushroom. The banchans were ok. Actually a bit spicer than I could handle. I only got 1 cup of water. Everyone else got the pitcher. I tried over and overt get her attention for more water and more banchans but she was moving fast. She did stop by two tables and helped one. I kept waving and waving my cup. So I just got up paid and left. She did apologize and said today she wasn't doing a good job. Well. I should have gone to BCD and maybe better service. The food was ok. read more

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ - The banchans - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California