Authentic Korean home-style cooking w/ exceptional house-made tofu & hearty stews. A must-try in K-town!
A beloved Korean establishment, Cho Dang Gol is celebrated for its authentic, home-style cooking, particularly its exceptional house-made tofu and hearty stews. The restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere, making it a great spot for both solo diners and groups seeking traditional Korean flavors.
Cho Dang Gol is renowned for its authentic home-style Korean food, with a particular emphasis on its exceptional, house-made tofu and various tofu stews like Spicy Seafood Tofu Stew and Perilla Seed Tofu Stew. While many rave about dishes like Bibimbap and banchan, some debate whether the menu has become too modernized. The restaurant is also noted for its unique tofu curd soup with fresh soy flavor, a dish not commonly found elsewhere.
"Customers frequently recommend the house-made tofu, tofu stews (such as Spicy Seafood Tofu Stew and Perilla Seed Tofu Stew), Bibimbap, and the unique tofu curd soup."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic home-style Korean cuisine, especially the tofu dishes and stews, though some mention long wait times and a debate about its traditional vs. modernized aspects.
Important Note
Some diners debate whether the restaurant has become too modernized or Americanized. Wait times can be long, especially for larger groups, and it does not accept reservations. Some reviews indicate a potential decline in quality in recent years or a cramped atmosphere.
"The commenter suggests Cho Dang Gol as a place that 'will not fail to impress' when looking for traditional Korean food, and also mentions Myung San in Flushing as another good option."
Positive"The commenter recommends Cho Dang Gol for a more traditional Korean dining experience, considering it the best among casual, mom-and-pop style places in both LA and NY."
Positive"This commenter expressed confusion about the claim that LA Korean food is superior, stating that after trying the recommended places in LA, none were better than the food at Cho Dang Gol in NYC, though they might have been marginally cheaper."
Positive"Cho Dang Gol is listed as a general recommendation for experiencing diverse cuisines in NYC."
Neutral"This user finds the restaurant fantastic, highlighting the clean flavors and delicious food."
Positive"The commenter expresses their love for Cho Dang Gol, describing it as great home-style Korean food."
Positive"The user misses the big perilla tofu soup from this restaurant, stating it was their favorite."
Positive"Cho Dang Gol was recommended as a dining option within a 10-15 minute walk of Madison Square Park."
Positive"This commenter suggested Cho Dang Gol as a place that serves great spicy tofu stew."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a place to repeat."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended."
Positive"The commenter recommended Cho Dang Gol for better Korean food."
Positive"Cho Dang Gol is mentioned as an example of authentic Korean food in Koreatown."
Positive"Cho dang Gol is mentioned as a Korean dining option."
Neutral"Cho dang Gol is recommended for Korean food."
Positive"The author cited spicy kimchi tofu stew from Cho Dang Gol as a favorite dish for a hypothetical 'last meal'."
Positive"This user mentioned Cho Dang Gol as a place to go for traditional Korean food, but noted that the lines are always very long."
Neutral"This user listed Cho Dang Gol as one of the more traditional Korean spots in Manhattan."
Positive"Cho Dang Gol is listed as a recent recommendation in Ktown."
Neutral"This Korean restaurant offers a $20 lunch special which includes a choice of different combos, such as a mini stew and a mini main. The banchan (side dishes) are also noted as being great."
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