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I was able to get a table when they first opened during the week. The food was delicious I really liked the cod omelet and the pork. I also got the soup and a drink. Everything had wonderful flavors and I would definitely go back. The area is a little cramped but its busy and they try to get people in and out.
Waited around an hour for a seat for Saturday lunch. Walk in only, no reservations. Heard only good things so I had high expectations and even so I was impressed. Tight seating and super busy but service is still super quick and attentive if you need something. - Perilla seed tofu soup: Highlight dish. Never had this outside of Korea, loved this a lot. Would come back just for this. - Seafood and scallion pancake: so good! Had low expectations because it's such a common dish but wow they do it good. Seafood is perfectly cooked. - Spicy galbi jjim: maybe we came on an off day but the meat was a little tough. Marinade was good, not overly sweet like most restaurants.
Was incredible! I got here early on a rainy day and only waited ~45 minutes for a table for 4. We got their veggie pancake, spicy galbi jjim, and tofu stew. The banchan were all really delicious, and we appreciate our server for being super honest with us about the vegetarian options (rec was to NOT get the vegetarian soondooboo jjigae). The galbi is just as good as everyone says, and I would come back in a heartbeat!
I came here with my partner for dinner and we had a great time! Inside is small with lots of tight seating, but service is impeccable. Everyone is so kind and efficient, we had a great time. I shared a duo set and seafood pancake with my partner and all the dishes were superb! The seafood pancake was crispy and a little gooey, which I love. It could be more generous with the protein, but a very solid option. The cod roe omelette is always amazing, I love how creamy the roe is and it adds such a nice texture and lightly umami flavor to the egg. The Galbi Jjim was so tender and generous. It looks small, but there is a lot of meat inside. I loved the sauce and it may be one of the best galbijjim I have had. It paired very well with the eggplant rice, which is my favorite rice, and the kimchi tofu bean curd biji was warming and soft. Overall we had an amazing time and I am happy to be back!
About a 1-1.5: Cho Dang Gol is known for their housemade tofu and their tofu jjigaes and bijees - We came here for lunch, and decided to focus on the lunch combo - I went for: +the Spicy Kimchi & Beef Tofu Stew with the Gochu Jangbokuh Gui (spicy pollock) They brought out a Spicy Seafood soondooboo instead, so we had to send it back and had to wait for the correct one to be prepared. The soondooboo was just not great - it was too thin and watered down, and the kimchi that they used could have been fermented better; didn't really care for the beef in there. The pollock, while had a good paste on it, was super dry and chewy; not sure how fresh this was, but it was not well-prepared. The banchans were mediocre, and they also offer you a small complimentary bowl of their tofu to sample. You don't really get a designated staff member, but it was hard to wave people down to get refills or the check. Not very attentive at all. There's usually a wait, so you'll have to check-in to get on a digital queue. Way overhyped! +overhyped! +inaccurate orders +dried-out dishes +inattentive staff
Everything was so good, including the free tofu starter - already off to a great start. The spicy galbi jjim was so tender and falling off the bone, and I was scooping up the sauce to eat on its own. The spicy chicken also had a great flavor. The buckwheat noodles was a unique menu item, and the sesame paste was soo good. The banchan was not my favorite choices, but still very good and refillable upon request. We joined the waitlist at 5 PM on a Friday and were quoted a 40m wait, but in reality got off after 20m. Unfortunately, we didn't have our full party, so we rejoined, at which point it took probably another 30-40m to get off
I kid u not, I understand why this place is goated now oh my god. The dishes arent super special, but my god is it amazing To start off, the galbi jim was like insane. I usually complain about how korean food is too sweet but this galbi hit just right. The meat easily fall off the bone and very tender to eat. THE SOUP, the soup was insane. When you eat it you will get hit with the savory flavor of the galbi and the bone, but the after taste is what makes it magical. There's a hint of sweetness that was very natural. Off the bat you will be able to tell there's a flavor from pumpkin, radish, gojuberry, and carrot. All of the ingredient combines together to give this dish a story when you eat it. Very surreal. The cod roe egg was great, perfect texture, cook just right. Flavor enhanced by the cod roe. The rice was also great, not chewy, not harsh. And its sweetness was enhanced naturally by eggplant which was really cool. Beside that, staff was attentive, friendly, approachable. ambience is a bit cramp but that's just how new york is.
I came after seeing so many videos talking about Cho Dang Gol all with very positive reviews. The wait was approximately 1.5 hours, but it did not feel too long luckily. The service was good and the food came out fast. Overall the food tasted good and everything had good flavor but it just tasted similar to most other Korean food I have had. They are really known for their tofu but their tofu had a texture similar to scrambled eggs but did not stand out to me. Some of the portions felt a bit small for the price tag, but overall was a good experience. I would go back from time to time, but only if the wait is not too long.
So so so good! Food is just so heartwarming to eat. Our eyes were hungry so we ordered too much for us 3. We got the set for two and an additional seafood tofu soup. I would say just the set would've been enough for 3 of us. The highlights were the roe omelette and the kalbi jim. Those are my must order the next time I'm here. The omelette was soft while having a strong roe flavor that isn't overpowered by the eggs. The kalbi was fall off the bone and hearty with all the veggies in it too. They don't take reservation so plan accordingly to put your name down for a table. On a Saturday, we put our name on the waitlist at 6pm and went out walking around until 7:30pm. The service is friendly and they gave suggestions and advice to any questions we have.
I finally got a chance to check out Cho Dang Gol, and I went for a lunch special. There was still a 30 min wait on a weekday lunch, just FYI. It felt nice inside, very practical but warm. My server was so sweet too! The lunch special is an incredible deal for $20. The banchan and tofu was good, nothing life-changing. I got the bulgogi + kimchi stew. I thought the bulgogi was good, nothing amazing, but the stew was so good. It was, I think, the best tofu stew I've had. Either way, the food was great and super worth it. I'd love to come back and try their special Galbi-Jim!
It was bustling and we had just arrived at opening, but luckily we were seated immediately. Even though it's busy, waiters were attentive. We went during the heat wave and not sure if there was ac. It's cute inside though. We had their lunch specials. Seafood soup with seafood pancake, bean curd soup with bulgolgi - unique to them - and bibimbap. Their seafood soup (tasted oceany) had a good kick and the pancake was pretty good. Overall, I've had better korean food on the west coast, but this just didn't wow me. Worth trying and seeing if you like it.
Every time I walk by, I see a huge line for this place so I came here for lunch. Even though there's a reservation system and an estimated wait time, it's not accurate. Ours said 30 min and turned out to be just over an hour. Although, we did go around the time it opened. The galbijjim was sweeter than I expected. I've never had sweet, spicy galbijjim and although I didn't love it initially, it grew on me. Loved ithe ingredients, especially the pumpkin. Also tried the popular cod roe omelet. It was good with the wasabi sauce, but I think it's a bit overhyped. It was a good pair to balance out the flavorful galbijjim. Because the restaurant was so busy and cramped, servers were walking through fast and constantly. It did feel a bit like we were rushed and pressured to leave so other people could come in. We were there for maybe 20-30 minutes and decided to just pack our food. I would love to try again during an off peak hour.
Best Korean food I've had at a restaurant. The short rib was unbelievably tender and flavorful. The tofu stew was also packed with flavor. The side dishes were also unlimited and clearly had a lot of care put into them as well.
7 days ago
My friend recommended this place saying it was really authentic Korean stew and she was not wrong. This is delicious. I don't remember the name of the food that I ordered, but it was absolutely delicious. And my friend got a dinner special. The interior of the restaurant is very Mom and Pop rustic feel and there's a lot of space. And the server was so nice and she was even kind enough to make sure my friend was ok with eating her meal because it was something that if you hadn't ordered it before you might not want it but my friend was familiar with the dish, but it was kind of her to mention anything at all. read more
If you come to Cho Dang Gol, you should make a reservation, or come early to put yourself on the waitlist. We put ourselves on the waitlist and the wait was about an hour. Once your table is ready, they give you 10 minutes before your table is given to someone else. We arrived right at the 10 minute mark, but they had already given our table to someone else. The host said they would give us the next available table, so we only had to wait a few minutes outside. When seated, they set the table for you. We ordered a bunch of things to try. We got the Mini Bossam, Bulgogi, Rice, and two soups (not pictured). The side dishes were good. When they bring out the bowls for rice, make sure to wait for the server to serve it. I got told to not touch the bowls and that they would serve it. The food overall was ok. Not the worse and not the best Korean Food I've had before. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back here again, but if I'm in the area and the wait isn't too long I wouldn't mind it. read more
This place is a staple I like to go whenever I am in town. I'm a big fan of soft tofu stew and this place is known for their house made tofu. Doesn't disappoint- can see as this place is always busy. Service is great and even when it's busy, they try to be as accommodating as possible. We took our daughter for the first time to the city and they let us hold our stroller in the front, and were very nice in bringing extra bowls and silverware whenever they were dropped. Iykyk. We went during lunch and got a good amount of food - perilla soft tofu stew, pork and soft tofu biji, and kimchi biji, all as lunch special combos (different mini savory pancake platter, bulgogi and spicy pork) They also had a special item: soy marinated raw crab and it was DELICIOUS. Not fishy in any way, the flavor was umami and very savory. They didn't skimp on the plate size either. The best is to eat with fresh rice and pouring the marinade onto the rice. The Cod roe omlet is also very delicious! Can't wait to go back. read more
I was able to get a table when they first opened during the week. The food was delicious I really liked the cod omelet and the pork. I also got the soup and a drink. Everything had wonderful flavors and I would definitely go back. The area is a little cramped but its busy and they try to get people in and out. read more
Waited around an hour for a seat for Saturday lunch. Walk in only, no reservations. Heard only good things so I had high expectations and even so I was impressed. Tight seating and super busy but service is still super quick and attentive if you need something. - Perilla seed tofu soup: Highlight dish. Never had this outside of Korea, loved this a lot. Would come back just for this. - Seafood and scallion pancake: so good! Had low expectations because it's such a common dish but wow they do it good. Seafood is perfectly cooked. - Spicy galbi jjim: maybe we came on an off day but the meat was a little tough. Marinade was good, not overly sweet like most restaurants. read more
Was incredible! I got here early on a rainy day and only waited ~45 minutes for a table for 4. We got their veggie pancake, spicy galbi jjim, and tofu stew. The banchan were all really delicious, and we appreciate our server for being super honest with us about the vegetarian options (rec was to NOT get the vegetarian soondooboo jjigae). The galbi is just as good as everyone says, and I would come back in a heartbeat! read more
I came here with my partner for dinner and we had a great time! Inside is small with lots of tight seating, but service is impeccable. Everyone is so kind and efficient, we had a great time. I shared a duo set and seafood pancake with my partner and all the dishes were superb! The seafood pancake was crispy and a little gooey, which I love. It could be more generous with the protein, but a very solid option. The cod roe omelette is always amazing, I love how creamy the roe is and it adds such a nice texture and lightly umami flavor to the egg. The Galbi Jjim was so tender and generous. It looks small, but there is a lot of meat inside. I loved the sauce and it may be one of the best galbijjim I have had. It paired very well with the eggplant rice, which is my favorite rice, and the kimchi tofu bean curd biji was warming and soft. Overall we had an amazing time and I am happy to be back! read more
About a 1-1.5: Cho Dang Gol is known for their housemade tofu and their tofu jjigaes and bijees - We came here for lunch, and decided to focus on the lunch combo - I went for: +the Spicy Kimchi & Beef Tofu Stew with the Gochu Jangbokuh Gui (spicy pollock) They brought out a Spicy Seafood soondooboo instead, so we had to send it back and had to wait for the correct one to be prepared. The soondooboo was just not great - it was too thin and watered down, and the kimchi that they used could have been fermented better; didn't really care for the beef in there. The pollock, while had a good paste on it, was super dry and chewy; not sure how fresh this was, but it was not well-prepared. The banchans were mediocre, and they also offer you a small complimentary bowl of their tofu to sample. You don't really get a designated staff member, but it was hard to wave people down to get refills or the check. Not very attentive at all. There's usually a wait, so you'll have to check-in to get on a digital queue. Way overhyped! +overhyped! +inaccurate orders +dried-out dishes +inattentive staff read more
2 months ago
Everything was so good, including the free tofu starter - already off to a great start. The spicy galbi jjim was so tender and falling off the bone, and I was scooping up the sauce to eat on its own. The spicy chicken also had a great flavor. The buckwheat noodles was a unique menu item, and the sesame paste was soo good. The banchan was not my favorite choices, but still very good and refillable upon request. We joined the waitlist at 5 PM on a Friday and were quoted a 40m wait, but in reality got off after 20m. Unfortunately, we didn't have our full party, so we rejoined, at which point it took probably another 30-40m to get off read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
I kid u not, I understand why this place is goated now oh my god. The dishes arent super special, but my god is it amazing To start off, the galbi jim was like insane. I usually complain about how korean food is too sweet but this galbi hit just right. The meat easily fall off the bone and very tender to eat. THE SOUP, the soup was insane. When you eat it you will get hit with the savory flavor of the galbi and the bone, but the after taste is what makes it magical. There's a hint of sweetness that was very natural. Off the bat you will be able to tell there's a flavor from pumpkin, radish, gojuberry, and carrot. All of the ingredient combines together to give this dish a story when you eat it. Very surreal. The cod roe egg was great, perfect texture, cook just right. Flavor enhanced by the cod roe. The rice was also great, not chewy, not harsh. And its sweetness was enhanced naturally by eggplant which was really cool. Beside that, staff was attentive, friendly, approachable. ambience is a bit cramp but that's just how new york is. read more
I came after seeing so many videos talking about Cho Dang Gol all with very positive reviews. The wait was approximately 1.5 hours, but it did not feel too long luckily. The service was good and the food came out fast. Overall the food tasted good and everything had good flavor but it just tasted similar to most other Korean food I have had. They are really known for their tofu but their tofu had a texture similar to scrambled eggs but did not stand out to me. Some of the portions felt a bit small for the price tag, but overall was a good experience. I would go back from time to time, but only if the wait is not too long. read more
2 months ago
So so so good! Food is just so heartwarming to eat. Our eyes were hungry so we ordered too much for us 3. We got the set for two and an additional seafood tofu soup. I would say just the set would've been enough for 3 of us. The highlights were the roe omelette and the kalbi jim. Those are my must order the next time I'm here. The omelette was soft while having a strong roe flavor that isn't overpowered by the eggs. The kalbi was fall off the bone and hearty with all the veggies in it too. They don't take reservation so plan accordingly to put your name down for a table. On a Saturday, we put our name on the waitlist at 6pm and went out walking around until 7:30pm. The service is friendly and they gave suggestions and advice to any questions we have. read more
I finally got a chance to check out Cho Dang Gol, and I went for a lunch special. There was still a 30 min wait on a weekday lunch, just FYI. It felt nice inside, very practical but warm. My server was so sweet too! The lunch special is an incredible deal for $20. The banchan and tofu was good, nothing life-changing. I got the bulgogi + kimchi stew. I thought the bulgogi was good, nothing amazing, but the stew was so good. It was, I think, the best tofu stew I've had. Either way, the food was great and super worth it. I'd love to come back and try their special Galbi-Jim! read more
It was bustling and we had just arrived at opening, but luckily we were seated immediately. Even though it's busy, waiters were attentive. We went during the heat wave and not sure if there was ac. It's cute inside though. We had their lunch specials. Seafood soup with seafood pancake, bean curd soup with bulgolgi - unique to them - and bibimbap. Their seafood soup (tasted oceany) had a good kick and the pancake was pretty good. Overall, I've had better korean food on the west coast, but this just didn't wow me. Worth trying and seeing if you like it. read more
3 months ago
Every time I walk by, I see a huge line for this place so I came here for lunch. Even though there's a reservation system and an estimated wait time, it's not accurate. Ours said 30 min and turned out to be just over an hour. Although, we did go around the time it opened. The galbijjim was sweeter than I expected. I've never had sweet, spicy galbijjim and although I didn't love it initially, it grew on me. Loved ithe ingredients, especially the pumpkin. Also tried the popular cod roe omelet. It was good with the wasabi sauce, but I think it's a bit overhyped. It was a good pair to balance out the flavorful galbijjim. Because the restaurant was so busy and cramped, servers were walking through fast and constantly. It did feel a bit like we were rushed and pressured to leave so other people could come in. We were there for maybe 20-30 minutes and decided to just pack our food. I would love to try again during an off peak hour. read more
Best Korean food I've had at a restaurant. The short rib was unbelievably tender and flavorful. The tofu stew was also packed with flavor. The side dishes were also unlimited and clearly had a lot of care put into them as well. read more
A local hot spot for Korean food with an in person reservation through their kiosk. Lots of people inside and waited around 1.5 hours. Great variety of food and service. Tofu rice - complementary, clean start to the meal Spicy galbi jjim - sweet, meat is tender, love the rice claw and squash White/eggplant rice - eggplant rice has great seasonings Banchan - love the assortment Handmade mandu - soft skin, meaty on inside Mini bossam - balance of tender and fatty meat Spicy seafood rice cake - chewy rice cakes Spicy seafood tofu stew - spicy, savory Buckwheat pancake - different than typical Korean pancakes, onion-y Perilla seed tofu stew - very unique flavor, almost nutty Cod roe omelet - soft, simple read more
Get the cod roe omelette!! If I could I'd order a whole order for myself! The perilla seed tofu soup was a close fav tho. I wouldnt recommend ordering the buckwheat noodles just bc I felt like it tasted quite bland, but it was refreshing. The mandu was on the pricier side, BUT we loved it bc it was enormous and juicy. Unfortunately you can't have a resy, so you have to physically go in and put your name down on the waitlist. read more
Came here with a friend and we were lucky to visit in the afternoon and got a table right away. The food definitely lived up to the hype. I especially loved the tofu--even the complimentary tofu side dish was delicious, and the tofu stew was excellent as well. The spicy galbi jjim was the highlight. The beef short ribs were incredibly tender, flavorful, and the portion was huge. We ended up taking a lot home. We also tried the popular eggplant rice dish, which was good but not as impressive as the galbi jjim. The rice wine was smooth and easy to drink, making it perfect for the two of us. Overall, a great meal, and I'd definitely recommend this place. read more
4 months ago
Longish wait (~45min). Great service. They ran out of the complimentary tofu for the table, but our tofu-based dishes were delicious. The house-made fresh tofu for which the establishment is known is more flavorful and dense than packaged tofu, and that which is used in most other restaurants. Banchan was very good, but more is always preferred. Here they provided five as the standard: radish kimchi, potatoes, fish cake, seaweed, and sesame-braised spinach (new to me). We requested cabbage kimchi and the server brought us a generous heap. Rice is extra charge, but they serve in a cook pot. read more
4 months ago
I understand the hype around it. The galbijjim is incredible and reminiscent of a comfort meal, the bibimbap is pretty standard, and the bossam was swell. Took my non-Korean friends and they were in awe! Cheers! read more
The line was out the door on a Sunday before opening time, which I learned was due to Cho Dang Gol's recent listing on the NYT 100 best restaurants. But I had come here because they are the only restaurant in the city serving a unique dish, 메밀전 (buckwheat pancakes). Despite the cultural importance of 메밀 (buckwheat) to Korea as a whole, ironically it is hard to find the famous dishes that employ it. In Korea, there are specific outlets that focus on it - in addition to pancakes, you'll also often find 메밀국수, a thick noodle that ends up tasting like a cross between udon and soba. The rendition of the pancake done here is phenomenal, with a beautiful layering of chives and eggplant inside the pancake, served with a vinegar-based sauce on the side. And while I came here solely in search of this dish, I had to try some of the tofu stews they're famous for. The 들깨순두부 (perilla seed soondubu) had a delicious grainy texture with silky tofu and small chunks of tteok inside for good measure. Most of the NYT 100 best list is b.s., but this spot is worth the hype and line! read more
The best tofu stew I've ever had!! The first time I came here, I came back the same day for dinner! Delicious! I really like the flavoring of their tofu, especially in the small dish. It tastes sweet and the texture is just right. The tofu in the stew is so soft and fluffy. The soup flavor is also simply delicious! They have a lunch special, where you get a small protein (e.g. bulgogi) and a small stew for $20. Overall, I think it's pretty good price! Cant wait to come back aga read more
Our friend highly recommended this place. It is Michelin recommended. Walk in only, no reservation, but you can put your name in the Yelp waitlist inside the restaurant. We probably waited for a good 60-90min around 1pm on Sunday Luckily, there's 6 of us, so we can share many different dishes. The server and ppl are so nice. We ordered: Cold Roe omelet Mini Bossam Kalbi Jim Spicy seafood tofu stew Perilla seed tofu stew Eggplant rice Handmade Mandu Spicy seafood rice cake Korean buckwheat pancake Comes with complimentary of banchan and plain soon tofu dish The place was packed. Non stop waiting in line. We truly like this place from the food to the service. read more
6 months ago
I'm still thinking about my DELISH meal!! I came for lunch (12-2:30pm), since their lunch sets are ONLY $20!! You can't find deals like that in nyc, esp for a Michelin Bib Gourmand spot! I joined the waitlist upon my 12:40pm arrival and waited ~30 min for my table to be ready. I ordered the Combo Set D, which is their mini seafood & scallion pancake with a mini stew - I chose their Spicy Kimchi & Beef Tofu Stew. Everything was SOO good! Firstly, their banchans/small plate starters were lovely. I especially enjoyed their homemade tofu, which is made in-house - SOO delectable! My Korean pancakes were perfectly fresh, crisp, and paired well with their sweet soy sauce! The Tofu Stew was the STAR, UGH YUM!! Staff were very attentive and refilled my banchans right away. They even offered me a plastic bib bc they saw I was wearing white! I can't wait to come back to try other items on their menu. Highly recommend!! read more
Waited for dinner here on a weekday evening, was quoted 45min to an hour but ended up waiting nearly 1.5 hours instead. It was overall good, but I was expecting a bit more given all the hype and the wait time. Favorites dishes were the banchan and the shrimp pancakes. The CDG spicy chicken was a bit disappointing, mostly just gochujang in flavor. Would come back, but not for a wait. There are definitely other places that serve just as good Korean in the area. read more
1 month ago
I knew going in that I wanted the cod roe omelet and the Homemade Tofu Stew. I had them before and enjoyed both. When we saw that the CDG Best Seller Set for 2 ($93.99) included the cod roe omelet, we immediately decided to order it. The set includes four popular dishes: braised short ribs, cod roe omelet, eggplant rice, and a choice of Kimchi Biji or Kong Biji. In retrospect, this was a non-optimal choice. The set only saves about $3 compared with ordering separately, while imposing major constraints. We liked the cod roe omelet very much. Unfortunately, each of the other three dishes had some major problems. The biggest issue was the Kimchi Biji. I had wanted the Homemade Tofu Stew, and on our previous visit, we enjoyed the Maesaengi Oyster Tofu Stew. However, the set only allows Kimchi Biji or Kong Biji. To a non-Korean customer, the photo can make Kimchi Biji look somewhat similar to tofu stew, but they are definitely not the same dish. We ended up packing most of it to take home, thinking I might be able to rescue it by adding some vegetables. I should simply have ordered another tofu stew this time. AI explanation: Biji (비지) is the soft soybean pulp left after soybeans are ground and filtered to make soy milk or tofu--similar to Japanese okara. Kimchi Biji-jjigae is a thick, rustic stew made from this soybean pulp, usually with kimchi and often pork. Its texture is grainy, dense, and porridge-like rather than silky. By contrast, Homemade Tofu Stew / Sundubu-style stew contains actual soft tofu in a broth, so it is much smoother, soupier, and lighter. The eggplant rice was fragrant and nicely seasoned, but it was simply too much rice at dinner. The heavy carbohydrate load left me feeling noticeably drowsy afterward--almost like a carb crash. I would have preferred the eggplant served on its own, only lightly seasoned. Beef & Mushroom Japchae would probably also have suited us better. The braised short ribs are a huge dish for two, the individual order is $49.99, but unfortunately the meat was much too tough. The tendon was difficult to chew and had to be left on the plate, while the lean meat kept getting caught in my teeth. We packed this dish as well, thinking that perhaps cooking it longer at home might improve the texture. This dish actually made me want to make my own short-rib stew: just short ribs and daikon, enough time to cook, add a little salt and pepper. Daikon develops a gentle natural sweetness as it cooks and makes the broth juicy, soothing, and comforting without needing a heavy or sweet sauce. The set menu design is a major failure. Non-Korean diners won't enjoy Kimchi Biji or Kong Biji with their mushy texture and bitter taste, while Korean diners are comfortable ordering à la carte anyway. The enormously sized short rib dish is enough for two people as the only dish for the meal. Overall, the set is oddly restrictive and poorly balanced, while the wonderful promotional picture gives an appealing impression that is deceitful. I would still come back to Cho Dang Gol, but next time I would take my time and order individual dishes from the menu rather than choosing this set. The wait list situation cost us 60 minutes which is totally unnecessary but the crowd creates a vibe on the street. read more
5 months ago
I'm one month post-Korea and I needed my bibimbap fix. I've been told this place is authentic and I believe it! We judge Korean restaurants by their banchan first, right? I thought it was excellent-- the tofu, broccoli, and fish cakes were my favorite. As for the bibimbap and the soy sauce it comes with, it was delicious and stayed hot the entire meal as it's in a hot pot. I will say though that I wish the rice wasn't so mushy. I would only come back for their lunch special on the weekdays since it gets pretty packed right when it opens on the weekends read more
My wife and I wanted to try out Cho Dang Goi, and it is worth all the hype it gets. We went around 4:30 to get in line so we could get in when they opened at 5:00. They were very fast with the complimentary side dishes. The tofu dish was warm and very comforting. The other sides were very good as well. We ordered the Cod Roe omelette, which I highly recommend. The Cod Roe was delicious! The green mayonnaise drizzled on top complimented it well. We also got the Spicy Galbi Jjim, which was amazing. The beef was so tender and the soup base gave the beef and veggies a very savory flavor. We also ordered Makgeolli rice wine which was very refreshing and went well with the entire dinner. Definitely go out of your way to eat here, their dishes are amazing and the wait staff is exceptional. read more
comforting Korean food! My friends and I ordered food for takeout, so we avoided the lines... the beef and mushroom japchae was delicious and the best I've had! The meat was so well marinated. the spicy tofu stew was very good too. we got a few containers of rice in our order, super hot, so we knew it was fresh. we got a seafood pancake. that one did not travel well, and was soggy and had no crisp unfortunately. the beef bibimbap was good; not a standout to me. read more
1 month ago
3rd time coming here...They don't take reservations...You have to out your name down and get a text with the table is ready ...the wait can be an hour or mord during busy times...I thibk we waited around 45 mins. Their banjan was very good and is unlimited... We ordered the seafood pancake, the soybean kimchi stew, mixed seafood tofu stew and boneless fried chicken...Everything was good but would not order the boneless chicken again it had too much cinnamon in it which i don't like. read more
My new favorite restaurant in NYC! It's a Michelin Gourmand spot, which is very well-deserved. I came on a weekend for lunch and there was already a long line out the door by 11:45am (they open at 12pm and don't take reservations). We tried their famous cod roe omlette, the buckwheat pancake, and kimchi tofu stew. I'm usually not the biggest fan of fish egg dishes, but the cod roe omlette was the most delicious thing I've had in a long while! Super creamy and with the perfect slightly spicy green sauce on top. The meal comes with unlimited banchan which was also delicious! The kimchi tofu stew was also a highlight! It's one of my favorite Korean dishes, and every restaurant does it slightly differently. I felt that the quality of both the kimchi and tofu were exceptional here, and I couldn't put it down! Would highly recommend trying this spot at least once when you're in Koreatown! read more
I came in fully preparing myself to be let down after hearing so much high praise for CDG, but they really do live up to the hype! Even from the beginning, the tofu appetizer and banchan were already so good. The tofu tastes really clean, super soy bean-y and pure. But if you don't like tofu, you probably won't like this dish. My top three of the night were the cod roe omelet, mini bossam, and spicy kimchi tofu stew. The cod roe omelet was so fluffy, and the cod roe wasn't bitter at all which I kind of expected. It was super creamy and the sauce on top made it even better. I saw the mini bossam used to come with the salted shrimp, so I was kind of sad to see we didn't get any. But it was still really good! I'm usually not a big jalapeño fan, but it gave it the perfect kick paired alongside everything else. And the spicy kimchi tofu stew was so good. It was the perfect amount of spice for me, and so so flavorful. It was kind of salty, and I'm sure if I had a whole bowl to myself I'd be really thirsty. But for sharing amongst several people, it wasn't too bad. The only things I was neutral about were the bulgogi and the soybean curd stew. They were good, but just didn't stand out to me the way everything else did. The rice is an additional charge, but it's pretty essential to the meal. I like the bowl it comes in, because it makes the bottom crispy. But the texture reminded me a lot of Korean microwaveable instant rice, which I'm not as big a fan of. The service was really quick too. I was kind of impressed by how fast they brought out food, cleared any empty dishes, and rotated customers in and out. read more
I had high expectations for this one as many people said this is the best Korean restaurant in New York. However, the galbijim was way too sweet. This just made the dish that is suppose to savory, something in between sweet and savory. On a positive note, I would recommend their cod roe omelette and spicy chicken as that was very good. read more
The wait at this place is long but worth it! With it being next to Ktown you have time to explore while waiting for your seats. The service was fast and attentive. The crab roe omelette was delicious and our table's favorite. The japchae and octopus with beef were also tasty, the portions were a bit small though. We also ordered their cold noodles which unexpectedly had like a peanut butter watery sauce. It was okay, not a favorite of ours and a bit bland. Their tofu stew was also interesting as the texture of the tofu was really broken up. It was tasty, but the texture wasn't for me. Overall pretty good, but would def want to try other dishes. read more
We ate here our last night in New York. My only regret was not going earlier because I would have returned for a second time. Food was delicious. Staff were friendly. There is a long wait but you can put your name down and walk around. You can track when you're close to being called. Definitely will return next time I'm in NYC. read more
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Will they be open on New Year's January 1st? I can't find their phone number to ask them.
Most likely they wouldn't be open 1/1/2025 I am eating there later on this week Will try to get you…
Does the restaurant add MSG in most of their dishes? Or is it MSG-free?
Call the restaurant to make sure but I'm pretty sure it's MSG-free.
Would you be able to sit down 8 people together? Not sure how big the restaurant is!
Yes! It might be a wait but we had 7 seated and had another seat available.
Do they make reservations, i cant find a number to their place?
We are walk-in only. You are welcome to come in without any reservations!
Is there purple rice?
No purple rice, always white rice and a seasonal rice such as the eggplant chive rice (my favorite) or the mixed vegetable rice.
Do they have brown rice or mixed rice?
When we went they served white rice, but I believe you can order other types of rice (brown, e.g.).
I've heard great things about the Galbi Jjim and would like to try it when I eat here tonight, but it's a little pricey. Is this the type of dish you split?
Possible to split as long as you snag another dish although I have had the galbi jjim to myself and managed to finish it
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