Authentic Korean comfort food w/ amazing house-made tofu & stews. A cozy, rustic spot w/ unique dishes.
This Korean restaurant in Manhattan's Koreatown offers a rustic and cozy dining experience with a strong emphasis on house-made tofu. Known for its comforting stews, casseroles, and traditional Korean favorites, it provides a welcome alternative to Korean barbecue. Many reviewers highlight its authentic, home-style cooking and unique dishes that are hard to find elsewhere.
This Korean restaurant specializes in rustic, home-style dishes, with a particular focus on its exceptionally soft, house-made tofu. Popular items include comforting stews like Spicy Seafood Tofu Stew and Perilla Seed Tofu Stew, as well as bibimbap and pajeon. Some diners consider it a top choice for traditional Korean cuisine, though a few have noted it can be perceived as 'Americanized' or that its quality has declined.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Spicy Seafood Tofu Stew, Perilla Seed Tofu Stew, Bibimbap, and various house-made tofu creations. The cod roe omelette and seafood scallion pancake have also received specific praise."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its authentic, home-style Korean food, particularly its house-made tofu and stews. Some note it can be busy with long waits, and there's a minor debate about whether it's
Important Note
The restaurant can have long wait times, especially during peak hours, and does not accept reservations for large groups. Some diners have noted that the restaurant can be perceived as 'Americanized' or that its quality may have declined.
"Cho Dang Gol is a good pick if the diner does not have access to good homestyle Korean food at home, otherwise it might not be a must-visit."
Positive"This user enjoyed the sweet and simple Korean-style macaroni salad served at Cho dang gol."
Positive"This Korean eatery, famous for its sundubu, typically has very long lines at most times. However, arriving at opening for lunch allows entry without a wait."
Positive"Cho Dang Gol is recommended for experiencing the history of Korean American food."
Positive"Cho Dang Gol is mentioned as not too pricey and offering great Korean food, though it is quite popular."
Positive"The commenter believes Cho Dang Gol has been popular for a while, potentially due to mentions in the NY Times and subsequent social media attention."
Neutral"The commenter expresses surprise that Cho Dang Gol has become very busy, recalling a time when they and others tried to keep its popularity understated."
Neutral"Cho Dang Gol is suggested as a dining option if one is willing to wait for an hour, implying it is a popular and potentially time-consuming choice."
Neutral"This commenter confirmed that the seafood scallion pancake at Cho Dang Gol was the best they've ever had, based on a recent visit."
Positive"This commenter recommended the seafood scallion pancake from Cho Dang Gol."
Positive"Cho Dang Gol in Manhattan was suggested as a good option for authentic Korean food."
Positive"Spicy beef kimchi stew from Cho dang Gol is mentioned."
Positive"Cho Dang Gol is suggested as a Korean restaurant near Midtown."
Positive"Cho Dang Gol is recommended as being super close and very good."
Positive"Cho Dang Gol is known for its Soondubu and is located in the 30s."
Neutral"This is a recommended Korean restaurant that is not KBBQ or fried chicken."
Neutral"Cho Dang Gol is mentioned as a budget-friendly restaurant in Ktown with options for walk-ins."
Positive"This user recognized Cho Dang Gol from a picture before even reading the written list."
Positive"The author mentioned Cho Dang Gol as a top choice for Korean food."
Positive"This commenter noted that Cho Dang Gol is a Korean restaurant in K-Town and praised the original poster's choices."
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