Holy crap. The divine flavor of the beef short rib soup will haunt my dreams until i return; paired with a mildly thick broth that coats your tongue to bomb you with rich umami, and some punchy bonchon to cut through the savoriness, the whole presentation is remarkable... and don't even get me started with how tender the meat is! If I could rate higher I would! read more

Chodang Tofu House - Beef short rib - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Got the seafood and beef tofu soup again like last time but it wasn't quite as flavorful as I remember it being a few years back. The purple rice is an extra/higher cost now and the white rice doesn't go quite as perfectly with the meal as the purple rice did. Very nice people working inside the restaurant though! read more

Chodang Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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Some good dishes but avoid soft tofu dishes at all cost. The people at the register are terrible, rude and bad behaved. read more

A heart warming bowl of Korean stew. I like to come here for lunch because of the big portions and good quality of food. I highly recommend trying one of tofu stew dishes, very hearty and flavorful. Also recently tried the Mungbam pancake that had great texture and taste . read more

Hits the spot after a winter golf round. Delicious! Hits the spot after a winter golf round. Delicious! read more

Chodang Tofu House - 설렁탕 - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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I have been here twice with my partner in the past month already and WOW absolutely amazing, great service, very cozy/homey feel. Food is consistently good and after looking around at other customers' food... I would be confident to order anything off the menu and have a high expectation. Added bonus: PRISTINE bathroom which I think is worth noting and might start doing in other reviews :) 수고했어요~ 초당 두부집! 저는 벌써 여기로 돌아올고싶어요~ read more

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While visiting family in the northern suburbs of Chicago from Orange County, we decided to try Chodang Tofu House for dinner. My boys love soon tofu, so we've been to plenty of places, but Chodang stood out right away. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff was friendly from the start. We ordered several soon tofu stews--seafood, beef intestine, pork & kimchi, and beef. With 14 varieties to choose from, every stew we tried was packed with flavor and served in generous portions. For appetizers, we had steamed kimchi, beef mandu, and a mung bean pancake. The pancake was hands-down the best I've ever had, and the mandu was excellent as well. We also shared an order of galbi, which was tender and well-seasoned. A great touch was the choice of four rice options--we ordered plain, nutritious, and black rice. All of them were cooked perfectly and served in generous portions. The nutritious rice, which included chestnut, jujube, walnut, and kabocha squash, was my favorite since I love kabocha squash. However, if you have a nut allergy, be mindful that it contains walnuts. The service was outstanding. The staff checked in regularly, refilled our many delicious side dishes without us having to ask, and made sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance was calm and relaxing, unlike some tofu spots that can be loud and crowded. If you're craving soon tofu or Korean food, Chodang Tofu House is definitely worth a visit. The stews are excellent, the non-tofu dishes hold their own, and the service is top-notch. Highly recommend! read more

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A no frills clean korean restaurant to get some comfort food. I liked how they had lettuce for wraps available as a side purchase option, and their banchan was also tasty. The kimchi steamed dumplings were very good and homemade as well. The other dumpling options are store-bought so we didn't order them. I got the combo spicy tofu stew, but should've ordered the spiciest version because it wasn't very spicy. There were barely any pieces of seafood or meat too. Otherwise, service was great, and the food hit the craving. read more

Chodang Tofu House - Steamed Kimchi Dumplings - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Everything on the menu is awesome (been many times). The owner personally greets and mingles with customers and also presents items off menu for tasting if you happen to be there at the right time. Nicely lit and quaint spot. read more

I'm not even Korean, but when I need some comfort food, soon du bu is what I search for. This is my OG soon du boo spot, and I can honestly say it still slaps! I'm here on a Monday and there's no one here, but the service and food were top notch. SDG is near me, but I do prefer to support local and eat at places like this. The ban chan was fresh and I didn't even need to ask for them to refill it. The waitress noticed and got it right away. Superb service. Excellent presentation and authentic with a great price point. Will come here again and again and again. read more

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Food is fresh and prepared well. Great place for lunch with a friend. Kimchi dumplings were on point. read more

Amazing food, been here a few times now and their soondubu always satisfies. They have a new menu item: grilled intestines, which may sound intense but is seasoned so well that I feel like everyone should give it a try. The flavor is so addicting, I can eat like five bowls of rice with it. Highly recommend! read more

Chodang Tofu House - Grilled intestines, kimchi dumpling soondubu - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

It's a must-visit authentic Korean restaurant. The food was amazing and delicious, and the banchan was very tasty; we had seconds. The service was great, and I will come back to try other dishes. The kimchi stew was much better than at other restaurants. read more

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Enjoyed the clean and bright dining environment, homey vibes, friendly service, and yummy tofu dishes here. Parking is very easy in the open lot. We got Pureed Soybean Porridge, Chodang BBQ Short Ribs, and two Tofu Soup with Rice. I really like my creamy and flavorful porridge - tasted like a bowl of smashed tofu. The black rice is served in a hot bowl and is soft and nutritious. The side dishes are also good - I like the kimchi here a lot. The bbq ribs are thin, soft and juicy - a good option to share. Overall, we recommend this place if you are in the area and look for Korean food. read more

Chodang Tofu House - Pureed Soybean Porridge, Chodang BBQ Short Ribs, Tofu Soup with White Rice - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

My entree combo meal package, which included Korean barbecue and tofu soup, arrived scorching hot. The beef short ribs had a subtle sweetness and were flavorfully seasoned. It was cooked to perfection; the meat retained its juicy texture and was tender. The ribs go really well with the seafood tofu soup. The soup has a pleasant spice touch and is rich and savory. Silky tofu, clam, and headless shrimp made comprised the soup's ingredients. It's less, but because it was fantastic, it doesn't really worry me. read more

Chodang Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Really good Korean food. No frills atmosphere. Service is acceptable but a bit on slow side. Food is really good at reasonable prices for quality. Free parking out front. This is a joint worth checking out. read more

I travel for business and enjoy finding local spots that make me feel like I'm home. Chodang Tofu House was wonderful. The staff was awesome. When I sat down and they sat the menu out for me I was so delighted to see the exact thing that I wanted to have for dinner was right in front of me. The service was great. The ambience is very calm and comfortable. And the food was the best I've had in a while. I was glad have been redirected to this place. It's a place that I will visit again next time. I'm in Chicago area. read more

It is absolutely divine! It's one of the best korean places I've tried in the burbs!! It was my first time trying a cold noodle & it was pretty decent, unlike anything I've had before. Bulgolgi & kalbi are always good but the star of the show was the seafood & beef soon tofu stew!! The atmosphere is very comfortable and good for small gatherings. read more

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A little gem along a strip mall. Stopped by for lunch after landing in ORD one at to Schaumburg. Service was fast and food was delicious. The soon doo boo came out bubbling hot and you get to crack your own egg into the boiling soup. Monday late afternoon (2:30pm) still had 3 other tables of patrons. Clean and fresh atmostphere - doesn't smell of bbq. read more

Chodang Tofu House - Seafood Tofu Soup with White Rice - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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It's been 11 years since I stepped foot in here, but I was delighted to see that the restaurant survived Covid and that business was still good. I picked up a carryout dinner of their combo Korean BBQ with seafood & beef tofu soup ($28.99). I got the combo with white rice and with a mild spice level on the tofu soup. The tofu soup and BBQ entrees were hearty, with deep flavor, and simply delicious. The flavor was the best part, but the portions were on the somewhat skimpy side. There wasn't much seafood or beef in the tofu soup. The carryout came with 3 banchan - kimchi, bean sprouts, and cucumber. Overall, a delicious meal that I'd be happy to have again, and maybe all I saw was the effect of our rampant inflation on the serving sizes. The dining room was vibrant at about 70% capacity, with 100% Korean diners, and t'was nice to see. read more

Just ordered again! So good! The food, service, and atmosphere top notch. I had their mung bean pancakes and steamed kimchi dumplings for the first time. So good! Will order again from this restaurant! read more

Amazing. The food here is super flavorful and good, as on the day I ate this scrumptious meal I had a stomachache, and this meal made it feel better. The service here was very friendly. The restaurant itself is a cozy Korean soul food place where I wanted soon doo boo. I love this place. At the end, I put the corn tea inside my dolsot rice, making a nurungi to end off this delicious meal. I recommend the seafood soon doo boo, white level of spice ( non spicy), and regular rice. The rice is the best here. read more

Chodang Tofu House - Finished this - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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We absolutely love this place. I think recently the restaurant changed ownership however I think the cooks are still the same. Food is healthy and service is great! Noise level is to a minimum. You can feel the comfort as you walk inside. Restrooms are clean. My kids love to go there. Tofu and dumplings are their favorite. You can adjust the spice level which is a plus for us. Lots of vegetarian options. read more

Excellent recipes delivered with top notch service in a warm friendly environment. A definite regular go-to for us

I ordered the nutritious rice and kimichi jjigae, bulgogi, and bibimbap and I left with the biggest smile on my face!!! This place is a 10000/10 and will be coming again, HIGHLY recommend!! This is the type of food that will change your entire day. read more

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Delicious!!!! We went to this little whole in the wall because we couldn't get in to another place nearby. This was a blessing. This place is amazing. We all had something different and we were silent and eating because it was so good. I had a soy bean porridge (?) and I could eat it weekly. So delicious. read more

I don't often write reviews unless it's really bad or it's really good. As you can see this is only my second review that I have done on Yelp! 1. Service - My biggest concern when visiting a Korean restaurant is the "Ahjumas." They can often times be rude and try to rush you out when it's busy but to my relief this was not the case. I was there 8/19/2023 for lunch and the restaurant was very busy. Even though the restaurant was super busy the waitresses were very attentive and checked on us numerous times. Even the owner stopped by to ask if everything was good. Excellent service and a very wonderful experience. 2. Food - Now Soon Tofu is a Korean comfort food that I really enjoy. I usually get Soon Tofu two or three times a month. There are two main places that you can get it in the Suburbs. SGD Tofu or Cho Dang. My preference is Cho Dang and not SGD Tofu. The main reason is because SGD just has that I am a chain restaurant with a corporate recipe flavor with lots of MSG and too be honest it doesn't have that deep flavor. It's not to say that SGD Tofu is not good. I do like SGD but Cho Dang has that homemade taste that grandma used to make. I live in Northbrook about 5 minutes from SGD but I will drive out of my way to go to Cho Dang. You are limited to so many meals in your lifetime and I would like to make every one of them count. I also really enjoyed the Mool Neng Myun. The Cold Buckwheat Noodle with Beef Broth was also fantastic. The Marinated Beef Short Ribs were also cooked perfectly, not too sweet and just the right amount of flavor. 3. Overall a great experience and I will be returning very soon! read more

Chodang Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Super good hot stone chicken and nice folks behind the counter. The food court in HMart has the most ghastly pop music playing and I wish they'd turn it down. read more

I visited Chodang Tofu House over the weekend. A cozy and homey vibe. It's been a long time and I'm more of a firm tofu gal, but there are rare occasions when I crave soft tofu stew because of its visuals. I usually go to SGD, so it's been a while since I've been to this location. I ordered the spicy silken tofu stew with kimchi and beef and my papa got the regular silken tofu stew with everything. They start you with a potato salad, four different side dishes including kimchi, some radish and squid dish, mung bean sprout side dish, and pickled cucumber. All are well-seasoned and delicious! If their side dishes are good, then many times, you don't have to worry about their food. The stew comes boiling for your raw eggs. Crack your egg in and let it cook in the boiling stew while you scoop your rice into the bowl. Then add hot water to the scorched rice in the bottom to eat it at the end with some kimchi! The flavors were perfect. I did leave some soft tofu because there's a lot in there. Service was great and it really hit the spot. I need to go back to try their summer special, Naengmyun and Kalbi combo! read more

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We dined at Chodang the other day, and it was better than I remembered! Since my last visit a few years ago, I've noticed Chodang spruced up the interior, menu offering, and serving bowls. We've become regulars of So Gong Dong since it's closer to our place, but I had forgotten how good Chodang is. Service was friendly. They were generous with the side dishes, which I always appreciate. I ordered the kimchi + pork soondubu, and it was most excellent. The hubs was excited when he saw curry soondubu on the menu; he equally enjoyed his choice. I also loved the new black rice option. Overall Chodang's broth is heartier and more traditional than SGD imo, and the dining experience is definitely cozy and homey. Quite a contrast from the lines and hustle and bustle of SGD. Both places are solid, but I'd give Chodang an extra notch. read more

This is by far the best sundubu place in Chicago. If you have never had sundubu, soft silky tofu soup with optional meat/seafood or veggies you must try it. I would argue it warms the soul even better the chicken noodle soup with its rich flavor, silky soft tofu and spicy kick. When you dine in you receive unlimited panchan (korean side dishes) and your rice is served in a traditional korean hot bowl where if you left it sit, it will get crunchy at the bottom. If you don't get to the bottom of the rice til the end of your meal, it is so hard to scrap off. I found the key is as soon as you get the bowl, use your spoon and run it along the bottom. The rice will still stay crispy but won't stick to the bowl. The star of the meal is definitely the sundubu, but their panchan is some of the best as well. Most restaurants have a few standout panchan and the rest are very pedestrian but not at Chodang. Pickled cucumbers: the best! great pickling with very robust sour and sweet with a nice crunch Bean sprouts: a nice soy/sesame oil flavor Kimchi: good heat with some crunch, could use a little more sour Soybeans: love the sweet/savory glaze Chodang also has wonderful service and they are great with food allergies. read more

Chodang Tofu House - Seafood Sundubu and panchan - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Spicy bulgogi is as spicy as it gets!! Try their short ribs, theyre tender and juicy. Got our meal as take out and our meal also came with sides of kimchi and pickled veggies. Will be back for a sit down meal this place soon! Thank you for the food experience! read more

I was craving cold noodles and this place was IT! The food was soooo good and the people are even better. They are super nice, check it out! read more

Chodang Tofu House - 6. Spicy Cold Noodles - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

I just ordered food for to go, We ordered beef short ribs (the most expensive dish in the menu I guess) spicy tofu soup, spicy pork bulgogi. Very small portion. Beef kalbi was just 6 tiny thin sliced ribs which is 3 of them separated from the bone already. Tofu soup was half of the smallest soup bowl ( usually other korean restaurants serve for rice cup or soybean soup) I paid $85 for this meal and it is not acceptable. I called them as soon as opened the boxes but they are asking me to come pick up some more beef short ribs to fix this, which I was very busy to pick up the food by myself so I paid extra for doordash with my original order. Very cheap portion I have never experienced this kind of experience with the restaurants before. They charging maximum amount and giving this smallest portion. Almost like cheating for people who is ordering for to go?!! read more

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I love this place because the menu isn't over-complicated. Instead of having a huge Korean menu, they have one main specialty, tofu soups with just a few other options. But as a fan of variety with each meal, I appreciate the fact that you could get a small order of soup with a small order of marinated grilled beef as a combo for lunch. It was the perfect meal. Another reason why this place gets a 5 from me is the care and dedication they have for rice. People often overlook the importance and the wonderfulness of rice. Make it well, and it can define a meal. Make it bad and it will ruin it. So for Chodang to serve their variety of rices in a separate containers and take the time to cook it perfectly made Lily F. very happy. Also, the ladies running this place are all really nice. They seemed to have a lot of repeat customers. read more

Chodang Tofu House - $20 for the combo: tofu soup + beef = worth it! It was so good! - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Delicious food, nice staff, and fairly priced. I'll definitely be recommending this place and will go back!

The menu selection is not big. In fact it has only a few appetizers (3), some soups, and few combo,along with a few other items I cannot think on top of my head. However, their food is delicious. We ordered the fried beef dumplings,a scallion pancake , and spicy tofu seafood soup for each of us. It comes with your choice of rice. The pancakes were crispy. It's not the typical pancakes I'm used to but it's fine and tasted great. The beef dumplings were tasty as well. I ordered a "hot" level spicy seafood tofu soup. The spice was on point. It was a delicious bowl of soup. The black/purple rice was very chewy and has a nice texture. Matches well with the soup. I love how the waitress offered to refill our bonchons/sides. Also, they included raw eggs for the soups we ordered. Super nice staffs! The food came out quickly and I love to come back when I have time. read more

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I'm not too well-versed with Korean food, but I like to try different things. Chodang Tofu Village is highly-rated by my Korean friends so I'll take their word for it. They have several options, including seasonal items, like the cold noodle, which my friends raved about, as it's a great summer dish. I'll take their word for it. The way it works is, you pick your rice, tofu soup, and meat. Or you can not go the tofu soup route and just order a normal entree which are either ribs, bibimbop or bulgogi ssam bop. I went ahead and ordered the Case Iron Skillet BibimBop, which was a hearty-sized portion of food. It consisted of tofu, rice, and beef bulgolgi with assorted vegetables. It was delicious. I also ordered some white rice with seafood tofu soup. the seafood tofu soup was fantastic and included a decent amount of shrimp, oysters, clams, and mussels. My friends enjoyed their meals as well. While you wait for your food, which comes out super-fast, they give you some Banchan, which are tiny little appetizer side dishes. I've had better Banchan quite honestly, that included fish cake. No fish cakes here unfortunately. BATHROOM REVIEW: Located past the kitchen, the bathroom is rather small and dimly lit. Definitely not my favorite bathroom I've been in. Sit or squat? Squat. read more

First time here and was so impressed! The staff are friendly and our food was delicious . I can't wait to come back and get the healthy rice with the seafood & beef tofu soup! read more

Chodang Tofu House - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

I've gone here consistently for the past 7+ years and have always loved it. The prices are reasonable and the soondubu is just amazing. I've gone to numerous Korean restaurants in the Chicagoland + DC/VA area (has a large population of Koreans) and never have had soondubu as good as this place. The side dishes are also just exceptional. I absolutely love the mung bean sprouts and the cucumbers. I'm going to miss this restaurant so much when I move :( read more

Chodang Tofu House - Dumpling soondubu, highest spiciness level - Korean Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois